ICTS AS ENABLERS OF DEVELOPMENT: A MICROSOFT WHITE PAPER December 2004 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Information and communications technologies (ICTs) are transforming societies and fueling the growth of the global economy. Yet despite the broad potential of ICTs‚ their benefits have not been spread evenly. Indeed‚ using ICTs effectively to foster social inclusion and economic growth is among the key challenges facing policymakers today. As one of the world’s leading ICT firms‚ Microsoft brings a unique
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2013 Indian Badminton League 2013 Indian Badminton League is the first season of Indian Badminton League starting from 14th August 2013.[1][2] Contents 1 Teams 1.1 Mumbai Masters 1.2 Pune Pistons 1.3 Banga Beats 1.4 Hyderabad HotShots 1.5 Delhi Smashers 1.6 Awadhe Warriors Tournament Details Dates August 14 – August 31 Administrator(s) Badminton Association of India Tournament Format(s) Round-robin and Knock-out Host(s) India Venue(s) 6 Teams 6 Final Positions Champions
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(CNN) -- Researchers said they were surprised and even embarrassed to find that smoking cigarettes apparently reduces the risk of breast cancer among women with an unusual gene mutation. Researchers caution that the study does not mean women should smoke. "The risks of smoking are so serious that there’s absolutely no reason that any woman should consider smoking whether she is at high risk or low risk for breast cancer‚" said Dr. Lynn Schuchter‚ an oncologist at the University of Pennsylvania
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Siassi specifically urged the audience to pay attention to the themes of patriarchy and imperialism. “The fate of the women and the fate of the Motherland [Iran] are intertwined‚” she said. “Women Without Men” tells the story of four Iranian women‚ set against the backdrop of the Mosaddegh protests and Britain’s denouncement of the Prime Minister’s (Mohammad Mosaddegh) government. Mosaddegh‚ despite being politically progressive and appointed in a legitimate fashion as the first democratically elected
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1 Introduction 8 1.1 Public Speaking in the Business World 8 1.2 Personal and Social Benefits of Public Speaking 9 2 Evolution of Public Speaking 10 2.1 What is public speaking? 10 2.2 Three Parts of Persuasion by Aristotle. 10 2.3 Cicero’s Five Canons of Rhetoric 12 2.4 Modern Elements of Public Speaking 12 2.5 Three Styles of Speech 13 3 Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking 14 3.1 Introduction 14 3
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perceptions‚ and pay. The difference between women and men in athletes is one of the biggest problems in sports. I have never once watched a women’s sporting event on television. Men’s sports are on a different level than women’s. They’re faster-paced‚ more physical and men are better than women in athletics. No women participate in men’s leagues such as the NBA‚ NFL or Major League Baseball because they cannot compete at the same level. In addition women athletes are underpaid‚ especially when compared
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BUECO5903 BUSINESS ECONOMICS ASSIGNMENTS A and B Semester 1‚ 2013 Due dates for each section are provided in the Course Description. Part B – Macroeconomics – Worth 10% of total assessment: Answer any five (5) of the following questions. Each question is worth 10 marks. Question 10: a) Which of the following are final goods and services and which are intermediate goods and services? Please explain why in your answer. (4 marks – 1 mark each) i) A windscreen purchased by
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|[pic] | |Personal information | |Name | |Aklima Jesmin | |Address | |Nilkhet kormojibi mohila Hostel‚ Dhaka‚ Bangladesh | |Telephone | |+88 0
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Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (4222-21) Candidate logbook 501/1306/9 Mandatory Units All pathways www.cityandguilds.com June 2011 Version 1.0 August 2012 Version 1.1 About City & Guilds As the UK’s leading vocational education organisation‚ City & Guilds is leading the talent revolution by inspiring people to unlock their potential and develop their skills. We offer over 500 qualifications across 28 industries through 8500 centres worldwide and award around two
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Men VS Women What’s the difference between a female and a male‚ other than physical appearance? Growing up you always see in Disney movies and cartoons that women need to be saved from evil and the only person that can save them is prince charming‚ or they show how women have to cook and clean‚ while men are shown fighting‚ hunting and being free in the wild. Also when you go to a toy store or clothing store for kids‚ all the boys’ clothes and toys are in blue‚ everything for girls in pink. Who
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