SMALL-SCALE MINING (Lives at risk in the Philippine Gold Mines) INTRODUCTION Gold is the number one mineral produced by the Philippines in value terms. Although total local production was low relative to world production‚ it ranked 2nd to Africa in gold production per unit land area in 1988 and ranked 29th as top gold producer in 2002(Israel and Asirot 2002). In the year 2002–2007‚ the Philippines’ gold production increased by 8.2%. This contributed an average of 2% gross domestic product (GDP)
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The worker complained of mismanagement of her return-to-work programme‚ including inappropriate exposure to the client that had assaulted her‚ physically unsuitable duties‚ and poor communication between staff who appeared unaware of her problems and needs. The worker reported constant and moderately severe central lower back pain that radiated up her spine to the dorsal back and down through the groin and core of her thigh on the right only. The report notes no lower limb neurological symptoms‚
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Return on Investment In Information Technology: A Guide for Managers Anthony M. Cresswell Center for Technology in Government University at Albany‚ SUNY 187 Wolf Road‚ Suite 301 Albany‚ NY 12205 Phone: (518) 442-3892 Fax: (518) 442-3886 E-mail: info@ctg.albany.edu www.ctg.albany.edu August 2004 ©2004 Center for Technology in Government The Center grants permission to reprint this document provided this cover page is included. CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY IN GOVERNMENT—RETURN ON INVESTMENT
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Everest The Hard Way‚ which is an extract from a non-fiction book. 3) Explain which parts of Pete Boardman’s story of the return to Camp 6 you find tense and exciting. (8 marks) The part which i find tensing is in the bit where the title speaks to the reader saying ‚ ’But their companion Mick Burke is still on the summit... this shows that they need to go back to the camp but Mick Burke is still not with them‚ also ’ten more minutes’ this shows that there is a time limit which creates more
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Analyzing Tests and Scales within Adhd CHILDREN Testing is the process of measuring variables by means of device or procedure designed to obtain a sample of behavior‚ when assessing the information that you have gathered the main purpose is to collect data which will educate you on the tools used for testing‚ interviews‚ case studies‚ behavioral observation‚ and specially designed apparatus and measurements. Testing should be conducted in an unbiased manner. Scales are considered to be rigorous
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“Thank you‚ David‚” said Joan‚ pulling the boy down toward her and embracing him. He gave her a light‚ hesitant squeeze‚ then stood and ran off. Joan and Carina stood and ran for Return Road as quickly as their feet would carry them. When the two arrived at the roadside‚ several dozen people stood there‚ all with anxious looks on their faces‚ waiting to learn the fate of their king. Dozens more people arrived‚ and before long‚ the crowd swelled to hundreds‚ then hundreds more. Grumbles of concern
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job. This phrase has been repeated over and over through the years‚ from parents to their children. With so many job opportunities in the world today‚ and different socioeconomics‚ we have to ask‚ “Is the investment in higher education worth the return?” The goal of all Americans is to be able to graduate from college and have a successful life. Due to the rising costs of tuition‚ grants that don ’t cover the cost of college‚ and families that can ’t afford to pay for their children ’s education
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Making Research Decisions Rating Scales As a researcher‚ one must choose which rating scale is going to be the most effective method. Once choosing the scale‚ he/she then must decide the amount of choices the subject has. We are going to explore four different scales: 1. Yes/Depends/no‚ 2. Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor‚ 3. Excellent/Good/Average/Poor‚ and 4. Strongly Approve/Approve/Uncertain/Disapprove Strongly Disapprove. I believe that the yes –maybe-no scale is somewhat week unless used in
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preventing relapses into depression. Producing an increase in mindful conditioning and improving results answers the hypotheses of the two questions put forward (1) Could the increase in the mindfulness condition (using the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)) aid veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? (2) By increasing the mindfulness condition does the Stroop Interference outcome change? Undergraduate students‚ over the age of 18‚ from Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP)
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Economic Downturn That Causes Decrease In Demand for Factories Export Trades Introduction An economic downturn will have an adverse impact on many sectors. One of which is the manufacturing sector. Companies seek to reduce manufacturing costs by sourcing for cheaper alternatives. For instance‚ importing raw materials from cheaper nations will help in cost reduction. As such‚ demand for local manufacturing and production will decrease. The article "Singapore factory activity shrink for 7th straight
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