2024 Region 15 Summer Meeting in Columbia, SC - May 31st to June 1st
The 2024 Region 15 Summer Meeting will take place in Columbia, SC, from May 31st to June 1st. Registration details will be available in the Spring Issue of Hemalina and on Region15daylily.org. Hosted by the Region 15 Leadership Team, the event includes garden tours at Walt and Elaine Tyler Garden, P
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Generalizing Research on Older Adults in Seattle Integrated Health System
This research project led by Laura Gibbons focuses on generalizing findings from the Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) study in a Seattle integrated health delivery system to all older adults in the region. By comparing ACT participants with the current Seattle area population and using survey weights
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Comprehensive Overview of Ohio's 2023 Special Education Ratings
Ohio's 2023 Special Education Ratings assess the performance of local districts in implementing IDEA requirements, with categories ranging from Meets Requirements to Needs Substantial Intervention. The ratings, based on compliance data from the previous school year, include indicators such as timely
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Exploring Vulnerability and Access to Primary Care in Brussels-Capital Region
The study titled "Melting Point Situations de vulnérabilité, accès et recours aux soins de première ligne en Région de Bruxelles-Capitale" delves into the challenges faced in the Cureghem neighborhood, focusing on issues like social problems, precarious living conditions, and barriers to health
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Understanding Electricity and Circuits: Components, Cells, Batteries, and Ratings
Explore the fundamentals of electricity and circuits, including circuit components, cells, batteries, types of cells, primary vs. secondary cells, dry vs. wet cells, and ratings. Learn about the relevance of this knowledge in engineering and certifications like NABCEP PV Associate. Discover the work
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Social Conditions in the Sangam Age
The Sangam Age in Tamil Nadu saw a diverse society divided into regions based on landscape, with distinct occupations and deities. People in the Kurinji region were hunters, Mullai region herded animals, Marudham region focused on agriculture, Neydal region engaged in fishing, and Palai region strug
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Choosing the Best Lavender Variety for Loess Hills Region
Farmer Herb is seeking advice to decide which type of lavender to grow in the Loess Hills region. The options include French Lavender, Fern Leaf Lavender, English Lavender, and Spanish Lavender. Each type has specific soil and climate requirements, with hardiness zones varying. The decision should c
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Analysis of Trade Flows in the Eurasian Region
This paper examines the impact of sanctions on trade dynamics in the Eurasian region, highlighting the rise of exports to CCA3 countries and the decline in Russia's export share. The study emphasizes the significance of the increased exports to CCA3 and the implications for Russia's imports from dif
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Anatomy of Paravertebral Region and Root of Neck
This informative content presents the paravertebral region and the muscles of the neck, including the scalene muscles (posterior, medius, and anterior). It covers the origin, insertion, nerve supply, and actions of these muscles, providing a clear understanding of their functions. Additionally, it d
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Enhancing Economic Diversification in the Gulf Region
Economic diversification in the Gulf region is crucial for sustainable growth and development. Productive capacities, defined as the resources and capabilities enabling countries to produce goods and services, play a key role. Economic diversification involves shifting towards a varied structure of
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Anatomy of the Prevertebral Region in the Neck
The prevertebral region in the neck extends from the 1st cervical vertebra to the upper two thoracic vertebrae. It includes structures like prevertebral and paravertebral muscles, cervical plexus, sympathetic chains, and large vessels. The prevertebral muscles, including rectus capitis anterior and
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Estimating Cost of Debt and Capital by Aswath Damodaran
This session by Aswath Damodaran focuses on estimating the cost of debt and capital for companies. It covers criteria for debt, estimating the cost of debt, synthetic ratings, interest coverage ratios, ratings and default spreads, and cost of debt computations with practical examples and strategies.
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Discover the Diverse Geography of Oceania
Oceania is a region made up of thousands of islands with major land areas including Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. The physical makeup consists of continental islands, high islands, and low islands. Key landmarks like the Great Barrier Reef and glaciers in New Zealand add to the region's na
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Collaborative Filtering in Data Mining: Techniques and Methods
Collaborative filtering is a key aspect of data mining, focusing on producing recommendations based on user-item interactions. This technique does not require external information about items or users, instead relying on patterns of ratings or usage. Two main approaches are the neighborhood method a
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The Future of Sugar Industry in SADC Region
The presentation at FSSP Conference 2019 highlighted the significance of the sugar industry in supporting economic development, employment creation, and poverty reduction in the SADC region. The industry plays a crucial role in driving industrialization, providing revenue and skills, and satisfying
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Understanding Region PTAs and Their Leadership Structure
Region PTAs are arms of the State PTA that carry out state programs, strengthen local units/councils, and provide leadership training. Region PTA leaders, including Directors and Assistant Directors, play crucial roles in supporting local PTAs and guiding them towards success. This article explores
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Greener Cleanups in Region 10 PCB Program Overview
The Region 10 PCB Program integrates greener cleanups to reduce environmental impact. This presentation discusses the implementation of greener cleanups, using the ASTM Standard Guide for PCB cleanup approvals. The goal is to ensure protection of human health and the environment while minimizing the
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Analysis of Bordeaux En Primeur Wine Ratings with Copula Functions
Exploring the influence of wine critic ratings, particularly Robert Parker Jr., on Bordeaux en primeur wine pricing using copula functions. This study delves into the impact of barrel ratings on en primeur prices, showcasing the significance of critics in the wine market. The Bordeaux en primeur pro
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Evolution of Mobility Landscape in Central & Eastern Europe
The changing mobility landscape in Central & Eastern Europe is highlighted in Alain Flausch's presentation at the UITP 3rd Transport & Logistics Conference 2016. The region's public transport system is undergoing a quality shift, bridging the historical development gap between Western and Eastern Eu
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Effective Evaluation of Teaching: Understanding IDEA Scores and Student Diversity
Heather McGovern, Director of the Institute for Faculty Development, discusses interpreting IDEA scores and standard deviation values to understand student diversity and possible instructional improvements. The IDEA Center recommends using multiple evaluation sources, with student ratings comprising
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Explore the Mountains and Basins Region of Texas
Discover the unique Mountains and Basins Region of Texas, located in the far west with the Rio Grande as its southern border and New Mexico to the north. This region features diverse landforms including mountains, plateaus, basins, deserts, and rivers like the Pecos and Rio Grande. Important cities
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Broadband Infrastructure in the ASEAN Region: Markets, Missing Links, and Policy Options
This report by Terabit Consulting delves into the broadband infrastructure landscape in the ASEAN region, focusing on nine member countries. It covers various aspects such as telecommunications markets, network connectivity, pricing, and international bandwidth, aiming to identify missing links and
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Economic Trends in Southwest Pennsylvania Region
Explore economic conditions in Westmoreland County and the Pittsburgh region through workforce information forums, population changes, and unemployment rates. Discover how the Southwest Pennsylvania region has evolved over the decades in terms of population growth and labor market dynamics.
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Social Economy and Innovation in Emilia-Romagna Region
Emilia-Romagna Region in Italy highlights the importance of social economy and innovation for sustainable development. Various initiatives such as Social Cooperatives and Voluntary Associations contribute to the region's social well-being. The focus on social values and not-for-profit activities dri
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Skin Burn Scars: Diagnostic Codes and Ratings
Explore the diagnostic codes (7800-7805) and ratings for burn scars of the head, face, and neck according to the Skin 38 CFR 4.118 schedule. Understand the criteria for different rating percentages based on visible or palpable tissue loss, distortion, asymmetry, and characteristics of disfigurement.
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Schedule of Ratings for Skin Conditions in CFR 38.4.118
This document outlines the Schedule of Ratings for various skin conditions, including burn scars, dermatitis, leishmaniasis, lupus, tuberculosis luposa, dermatophytosis, bullous disorders, skin neoplasms, infections, collagen-vascular diseases, and more. It provides detailed descriptions and classif
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Intercultural Trends in the Euro-Med Region: Jordan Results
The Anna Lindh Foundation commissioned Ipsos to conduct an opinion poll on intercultural trends in the Euro-Mediterranean Region, including Jordan. The survey covered various aspects such as Mediterranean way of life, hospitality, common cultural heritage, migration issues, and resistance to change.
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Insights on Sovereign Credit Ratings: A Study on European Countries' Borrowing Costs
This paper discusses the impact of sovereign credit ratings on European countries' borrowing costs, emphasizing that while ratings do affect costs, the influence is limited except at junk thresholds. It identifies macro fundamentals and global risk as key determinants of credit ratings and suggests
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Understanding Corporate Bond Ratings and Credit Risk in International Finance
Corporate bond ratings provide signals on default probability, impacting borrowing costs. Higher ratings signify lower risk and interest rates. Credit spreads measure the difference between risky bonds and risk-free assets, with risk-free assets like US Treasury bonds seen as default-free. The longe
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Chatham County 2015 Biennial Citizen Satisfaction Survey Results
A comprehensive overview of the findings from the Chatham County 2015 Biennial Citizen Satisfaction Survey, including demographics, government feedback, region ratings, and the most pressing issues facing the county. The survey methodology, respondent demographics, government and region ratings, and
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Transformation of Quality Assessment Framework in Healthcare
The healthcare quality assessment framework is evolving with a new strategy focused on data-led, people's experiences, care integration, and safety culture. The current framework is transitioning towards a new approach by late 2023, incorporating separate registration and monitoring processes, five
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Impact of Rating-Based Platform Screening on New Complementor Entry
This study explores the effects of a platform design that ranks incumbent complementors based on review ratings on new complementor entry and overall complementor quality. The findings suggest that the rating-based platform screening reduces new complementor entry but enhances complementors' overall
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Fire Extinguisher Safety and Ratings
Understanding fire extinguisher ratings is crucial for safety. Classes A, B, C, and combination types determine which fires they can extinguish. Proper training and knowledge are essential for effective use in emergencies. Images illustrate different types of fire extinguishers and their application
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Rob Aavang Huntley Area Public Library Review and Rating
Reasons to love the library include books, movies, online resources, great staff, and computer classes. The individual expresses their feelings at the library and how they feel when leaving. They typically check out non-fiction books, movies, and fiction. Two ratings are provided for customer servic
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Enhancing Road Safety: Current and Upcoming Features Overview
Explore the latest features in the road safety field, including star quality ratings and filters for efficient searching. Learn about criteria such as study design, sample size, standard error, potential bias, and data sources. Get insights on star quality rating criteria like methodology, sample si
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Cook Political Report 2022 House Race Ratings Overview
The Cook Political Report provides insights into the 2022 House races, with ratings for competitive seats held by Democrats, Republicans, and open seats. As of April 18, 2022, ratings have been released for 397 districts in 47 states, with solid, likely, lean, and toss-up classifications. The compos
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Territorial Development in the Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014-2020
The Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014-2020 focuses on sustainable regional development through transnational cooperation projects, addressing territorial challenges, and fostering place-based growth. It covers 11 participating countries and aligns with the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, provi
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Assessing Implementation of FATF ML/FT Recommendations
Explore the assessment and effectiveness of implementing FATF's ML/FT International Recommendations in the region, analyzing technical compliance, risk factors, and contextual integration. Learn about the rating system, inputs to effectiveness analysis, and ratings for effectiveness levels.
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Sports Official Selection and Evaluation Process Overview
The process for selecting and evaluating sports officials involves various steps such as rating on a 1-5 scale, calculating mean, median, and mode of ratings, and voting by coaches and associations. Athletic Directors play a crucial role in submitting their ballots at the end of the season. Official
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Box Office Prediction System Using Graph-Based Navigation
A study conducted by Mat Kelly from Old Dominion University presents a graph-based navigation system for predicting box office ratings. The research used Visual Analytics techniques to analyze data sourced exclusively from movie IDs and listing files. By leveraging tools like D3.js, JavaScript, and
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