...1 NASA OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 303 E STREET, S.W., #P WASHINGTON, D.C. 20546 (202) 358-1600 GLOBAL EXPLORATION STRATEGY AND LUNAR ARCHITECTURE SPEAKERS: SHANA DALE, Deputy Administrator DOUG COOKE, Deputy Associate Administrator, Exploration Systems Mission Directorate SCOTT HOROWITZ, Associate Administrator, Exploration Systems Mission Directorate [Moderated by Dean Acosta, NASA Press Secretary] Monday, December 4, 2006 Johnson Space Center [TRANSCRIPT PREPARED FROM A DIGITAL RECORDING.] MALLOY TRANSCRIPTION SERVICE (202) 362-6622 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 P R O C E D I N G S MR. ACOSTA: Good afternoon, and welcome to Johnson Space Center here in Houston for today's exciting announcement for the Global Exploration Strategy and Lunar Architecture announcement. Secretary. It is an exciting day at NASA and exciting week, and joining us for today's announcement, to my right, is NASA's Deputy Administrator Shana Dale. To her right is I am Dean Acosta, NASA Press the Deputy Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems Directorate, Doug Cooke, and to Doug's right is the Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems Directorate, Scott Horowitz. We are going to go through a presentation, and then we will get to your questions and have a question-and-answer session later in the announcement. So right now, I would like to turn it over to Deputy Administrator Shana Dale. DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR DALE: Thank you, Dean. I am so...
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...3-30 1 202 - Compliance with standards 2 501 - Acts discreditable 3 502 - Advertising and other forms of solicitation 4 503 - Commission and referral fees 5 302 - Contingent fees 6 101 - Independence 7 101 - Independence 8 201 - General Standards 9 101 - Independence 10 505 - Form of organization and name 11 102 - Integrity and objectivity 12 203 - Accounting principles 13 302 - Contingent fees 14 301 - Confidential client information 15 202 - Compliance with standards 3-35 1 a - The independence has been impaired b - A partner cannot be employed by a client. This violates Section 101 2 a - Ethical Manufacturing Co. has been involved in fraud. b - Herb standard did not violate any section. His client refused to fix the audited financials and he reported them to the IRS. 3 a - b - 4 a - The independence has been impaired b - This violates Section 101-5. A member cannot can not have a loan to or from an audit client. 5 a - The independence has not been impaired b - As long as Herb does not get involved in the transactions between the two clients, the Code of ethics is not violated. 4-20 Constructive fraud -...
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...I. TEAM AGREEMENT: A. Introduction/Scope/Objective Our team is a network of consultants geared toward analyzing corporate behavior and providing recommendations for improving corporate social responsibility efforts. B. Mission Statement: Universal Responsibility Solutions will be the leader in providing social responsibility solutions to organizations around the world. C. Vision Statement: Universal Responsibility Solutions seeks to be the social responsibility stewards for today and tomorrow and the future. D. Shared Values: Fairness: It is important to be impartial and to treat everyone equally. Reliability: Since this is a group project, we’re relying on one another to perform all tasks and duties assigned. It is important that each member performs to the best of his/her abilities and remains accountable for his/her actions. Diversity: Instill a more racial and gender diverse workplace environment. We believe that diversity helps us embrace a broader approach to issues and solutions. Ethics and integrity: Each member is doing quality work to the best of his/her ability. E. Desirable team behaviors and consequences for non-compliance: Respect: Show others respect in discussions by having an open mind about different positions. Communication between group members should always be courteous. We can respectfully disagree. Activity Documentation: Document progress (decisions and processes) Accountability: Tasks assigned should be completed on time....
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...United States Government Accountability Office Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 25, 2014 INFORMATION SECURITY VA Needs to Address Long-Standing Challenges Statement of Gregory C. Wilshusen, Director, Information Security Issues GAO-14-469T March 25, 2014 INFORMATION SECURITY VA Needs to Address Long-Standing Challenges Highlights of GAO-14-469T, a testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives Why GAO Did This Study The use of information technology is crucial to VA’s ability to carry out its mission of ensuring that veterans receive medical care, benefits, social support, and memorials. However, without adequate security protections, VA’s systems and information are vulnerable to exploitation by an array of cyber-based threats, potentially resulting in, among other things, the compromise of veterans’ personal information. GAO has identified information security as a governmentwide high-risk area since 1997. The number of information security incidents reported by VA has more than doubled over the last several years, further highlighting the importance of securing the department’s systems and the information that resides on them. GAO was asked to provide a statement discussing the challenges VA has experienced in effectively...
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...INT401I/202/0/2015 Tutorial letter 202/0/2015 Information and Technology Management INT401I Year Module School of Computing IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This tutorial letter contains model answers for assignment 6. CONTENTS 1 Tutorial letters that you should have read to date .......................................................................... 3 2 Model answers for assignment 6................................................................................................... 3 Unisa PO Box 392, UNISA, 0003 Copyright © Unisa 2015 In terms of the Copyright Act 98 of 1978 no part of this material may be reproduced, be stored in a retrieval system, be transmitted or used in any form or be published, redistributed or screened by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Unisa. However, permission to use in these ways any material in this work that is derived from other sources must be obtained from the original sources. Printed in South Africa by Unisa. 2 INT401I/202 1 Tutorial letters that you should have read to date Title TUTORIAL LETTER 101/0/2015 TUTORIAL LETTER 201/0/2015 TUTORIAL LETTER 202/0/2015 (this tutorial letter) Description Tutorial letter 101 contains important information about your module. Tutorial letter 201 contains model answers for assignment 5 and the Oct/Nov 2015 examination and Jan/Feb 2016 supplementary examination preparation...
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...UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK ___________________________________________ ) SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ) 450 Fifth Street, N.W. ) Washington, D.C. 20539 ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) ) WORLDCOM, INC., ) ) Defendant. ) ___________________________________________) Civil Action No. COMPLAINT (Securities Fraud) The Securities and Exchange Commission (“the Commission”) alleges for its Complaint as follows: 1. From at least the first quarter of 2001 through the first quarter of 2002, defendant WorldCom Inc. (“WorldCom”) defrauded investors. In a scheme directed and approved by its senior management, WorldCom disguised its true operating performance by using undisclosed and improper accounting that materially overstated its income before income taxes and minority interests by approximately $3.055 billion in 2001 and $797 million during the first quarter of 2002. 2. By improperly transferring certain costs to its capital accounts, WorldCom falsely portrayed itself as a profitable business during 2001 and the first quarter of 2002. WorldCom’s transfer of its costs to its capital accounts violated the established standards of generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). WorldCom’s improper transfer of certain costs to its capital accounts was not disclosed to investors in a timely fashion, and misled investors about WorldCom’s reported earnings. This improper accounting action was intended to manipulate WorldCom’s earnings in the year ending...
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...GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Child and Family Services Agency CFSA Contractor __________________________ Agency Name Request for a Child Protection Register Check (CPR Check) This form may be used for either 1) an in-person request for a CPR Check (Part IV-A); 2) access to substantiated reports of child maltreatment to chief executive officers (CEO) or directors of day care centers, schools, or any public or private organization working directly with children, for the purposes of making employment decisions (Part IV-B); 3) or a child-placing agency licensed in D.C. for purposes of making placement decisions. (Part V). INSTRUCTIONS: Please PRINT or TYPE, filling in all requested information, and sign in the places marked “Applicant Signature.” Please do not use initials to represent your first or middle name. However, if your first or middle name consists of only an initial, please indicate. A complete street address is required in addition to P.O. Box numbers. All in person applicants are required to present one of the following valid photo identifications: Drivers License, State Identification Card, or Passport. All requests for a CPR check in accordance with Part IV-B shall attach this form, with Part I, II, III and IV-B completed, along with a written request from the CEO or director which clearly articulates the basis for the request. All requests for a CPR check in accordance with Part V shall attach this form, with Part I, II, III and IV-B completed. Note...
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...INT401I/202/0/2013 Tutorial Letter 202/0/2013 Information and Technology Management IV INT401I Year module School of Computing This tutorial letter contains the model answers to assignment 1 & 2, and the Oct/Nov 2013 examination and Jan/Feb 2014 supplementary examination preparation notes. Bar code CONTENTS 1 TUTORIAL MATTER THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED TO DATE .................................. 3 Plagiarism ................................................................................................................................... 3 2 THE MODEL ANSWERS TO ASSIGNMENT 1 ........................................................................... 3 3 THE MODEL ANSWERS TO ASSIGNMENT 2 ........................................................................... 6 4 THE OCT/NOV 2013 EXAMINATION AND JAN/FEB 2014 SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION PREPARATION NOTES ............................................................................................................12 2 INT401I/202 1 TUTORIAL MATTER THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED TO DATE Title Description TUTORIAL LETTER 101/0/2013 Tutorial letter 101 contains important information about your module. VERY important information. TUTORIAL LETTER 201/0/2013 TUTORIAL LETTER 202/0/2013 Tutorial letter 202 contains the model answers to assignment 1 & 2, and the Oct/Nov 2013 examination and Jan/Feb 2014 supplementary examination preparation notes (this tutorial letter). Plagiarism NB: Plagiarism is the act of taking words...
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...No. 132 July 1, 2008 Marketing Strategies Targeting the Middle Rich in India Nori KAWAZU and Eisuke ISHIZAKA NRI Papers No. 132 July 1, 2008 Marketing Strategies Targeting the Middle Rich in India Nori KAWAZU and Eisuke ISHIZAKA I Lifestyles of the Middle Rich in India II Mindsets of the Middle Rich in India towards Consumption III Important Points in Marketing Strategies I In July and August 2007, Nomura Research Institute (NRI) conducted the “Survey on Consumer Behavior and Attitude of Middle Rich in India” in three major cities in India (Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai). This survey revealed actual lifestyles and mindsets relative to consumption of the middle rich who earn an annual household income of 250,000 rupees or more. The middle rich segment is expected to rapidly expand in the future. Automobiles (personal), personal computers (PCs) and the use of the Internet are still at the developing phase towards popularity among the middle rich in India. However, mobile phones and DVD players/recorders have already penetrated as deep as the mass segment. As such, the pace of popularization largely varies depending on the product. The survey also revealed these varying growth rates that can be regarded as characteristics unique to the Indian market. Growth is also expected in the leisure market targeting the middle rich. While the middle rich have innovative consumption mindsets, they also give emphasis to “if price matches quality” and “if...
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...Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. • Fax: 202–493–2251. Instructions: You must include the Issued at Washington, DC, on September 8, agency name and docket number DOT– OST–2010–XXXX or Regulatory 2011. Identification Number (RIN) for the LaTanya R. Butler, rulemaking at the beginning of your Acting Deputy Committee Management comment. All comments will be posted Officer. without change to http:// [FR Doc. 2011–23634 Filed 9–14–11; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov, including any BILLING CODE 6450–01–P personal information provided. Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION received in any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the Office of the Secretary comment (or signing the comment if submitted on behalf of an association, a 14 CFR Part 252 business, or labor union, etc.). You may [Docket No. DOT–OST–2011–0044] review DOT’s complete Privacy Act statement in the Federal Register RIN 2105–AE06 published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR Smoking of Electronic Cigarettes on 19477–78), or you may...
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...Programme: PGDM Area: Course Name: Course code: Course Instructor: Objectives: Batch – 2012-14 Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour Individual and Group Behaviour in Orgnisations PGDC 102 Prof. B K Mohanty, Asst. Prof. Amaresh C Nayak This course is designed to help the students to understand why employees behave the way they do and also there by predict how they are going to behave in the future. It is the study of how people think, feel and act in the organisational setting. Prediction and understanding of the behavior of employees as an Individual and in Groups. K. Aswathappa, Organisational Behaviour Stephen P. Robbins, Organizational Behavior. Trimester Credits : 1st :3 Learning Outcome: Text Book: Text Books are only indicative and not subjective and also not a limiting exercise. Being the Post Graduate Students you are required to refer to the online and offline journals. Besides you should also refer to other publications (Journals and Magazines) and books on the subject. Evaluation: Case Studies Current Issues Quiz / Surprise Test Mid Term Class Attendance End Term : : : : : : 15 Points 10 Points 10 Points 10 Points. 05 Points. 50 Points. Case Studies: This would involve the Groups of students taking up a case assigned to them for analysis and Presentation in the class. Besides, students need to produce the Individual analysis in writing of two cases for their evaluation as instructed by the course instructor. Current Issues: This...
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...Invest. Innovate. Inspire. For a new India. ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 India is at the threshold of a new era of growth and opportunity. This is driven by increasing economic activity, ongoing ‘Make in India’ initiatives and a demographically well-placed, aspirational society. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) continues to be a partner in India’s ongoing journey towards economic and social well-being, and remains committed to investing in and innovating for India. RIL is striving to meet and exceed global benchmarks in product quality and customer service with inspiring ideas and strategic investments. From the manufacturing landscape to high-growth consumer service sectors, RIL is achieving superior outcomes that facilitate India’s drive for global leadership. RIL is delivering industry-leading performance through consistent efficiency in operations and prudent configuration of assets. RIL is making sizable capital investments, focusing on technology and expanding its level of services from the hydrocarbons sector to consumer businesses. RIL innovates for existing businesses and also focuses on developing new business models to deliver g g g y significant value for its growing stakeholder fraternity. In this effort, it collaborates with o s with leading global institutions to help usher in a n era of possibilities. global new is growing o RIL’s focus is to continue growing as a respons responsible organisation, thereby e inspiring progress in...
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...The Influence of Alan Greenspan on the Economy Scott Miller English Composition 1 October 18, 2008 Outline: The influences of Alan Greenspan on the Economy -About the Federal Reserve 1. Year Alan Greenspan appointed. 2. Duties of the Federal Reserve -Alan Greenspan as Federal Reserve Chairman (1987) 1.Stock Market crash -Savings and Loan Crisis (1988-1982) 1. Bank Failures 2. Recession -Economy Growth(1993-2000) 1. Dot.com ere 2. Federal Surplus 3. Millennium 4.Clinton Era -(2001), and beyond on the economy 1.President Bush 2.9/11 3.Recession 4. Dot.com bubble 5. Housing boom and bubble -Conclusion(2006) 1. Greenspan Retires Alan Greenspan was the Federal Reserve chairman for the last nineteen years he was the longest chairman in that position. Alan Greenspan was first appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 and retired under President Bush in 2006. The chairman of the Federal Reserve is appointed every four years by the president, and then the Senate. The Federal Reserve is in charge of the financial system in the United States, and is independent part of the government that is not influenced by politics. The duties of the Federal Reserve are to preserve a sound banking system, preserve the power of dollar, print money if needed, and to regulate interest rate policies. Alan Greenspan had massive...
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...MGMT 520- Legal, Political, and Ethical Dimensions of Business Keller Graduate School of Management May 15, 2014 I choose “Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Coverage for Certain Intermittent Employees”. The Office of Personnel Management controls this proposed regulation. I am pursuing my MBA with a concentration in accounting, but my second choice would have been HealthCare management so by choosing this regulation I will have a better understanding of the type of regulations currently in place or being proposed. At this time the regulation proposed does not have a direct impact on myself, nor the business I am in. I have attached a copy of the proposed regulation at then end of this assignment. The Office of Personnel Management is proposing to temporary adjust the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program regulations to make sure employees who work sporadic schedules are eligible to be enrolled in a health benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). The Office of Personnel Management intentions on proposing this regulation is to allow agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency also known as FEMA to apply to OPM for “authorization to offer FEHBP coverage to intermittent employees engaged in emergency response functions.” The Office of Personnel Management is proposing to provide health coverage to those who work as temps/part time in emergency response functions. This proposal should...
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...Group Project Course: Act 202 Topic: A Master Budget for local Store (Dokan) Date of submission: 7th December 2015 Submitted to: Mohammed Sarwar Rakebder School of business Department of finance and accounting Submitted by: Name | ID | Md Ali AShraf | 1030207030 | | | | | Master Budget for a local tea store (Dokan) Prepared by Ashraf, rafi, mehedi, abrar TABLE OF CONTENTS Serial No. | Title | Page no. | 1. | Letter of submission | 5 | 2. | (Executive Summary) | 5-7 | 3. | Introduction | 7 | 4. | Nature of the business | 8 | 5. | Primary Product | 8 | 6. | Locations | 9 | 7. | Master Budget | 10 | 8. | Reference | 11-14 | 9. | (Appendix) | 14 | LETTER OF SUBMISSION Date : Mohammad Sarwar Rekabder Instructor of ACT 202 School of Business & Economics (SBE) Northsouth University Subject: Submission of the report analysis and master budget of Masum tea stall. Dear sir, We are very delighted to submit of our Report analysis and master budget of Masum tea stall which is situated at Mog Bazar in Dhaka city.as part of the BBA student. We completed this report which is worthwhile experience for us as it was in such an enjoyable work has enriched both our knowledge and experience. We believe that this report will meet your approval. If further information is required. We will be glad to provide that any time of your convenience. Your kind advice will encourage us to do further research in future...
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