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... often invaluable in improving urban planning and design. Take the example of CLEAN-Delhi, a joint advocacy initiative of NGOs and schoolchildren in New Delhi, India. Launched in 1996 in the ... and their families can also be included in core planning groups, where those most interested inthe development of their area can represent their commu-nity and take part in decision-making. ... for granted. While enrolment improved inthe rural and non-slum urban areas ofthe United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe inthe late 1990s, it worsened in urban slums.58 The quality...
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... regula-tion: the synthesis ofthe cyclins and their assembly intocyclin/Cdk complexes [14], the phosphorylation of the Cdks, and the inhibitory action ofthe Cdk inhibitors (CKIs) in these complexes ... Immunoprecipita-tion of cyclin D1/Cdk4 and cyclin D1/Cdk6 complexesusing anti-(cyclin D1) Igs revealed an HR12-inducedincrease of p27Kip1levels inthe complexes. This wasaccompanied by increased kinase ... of Rat1/ras cells led to elevated cellularlevels ofthe cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p27Kip1andinhibition ofthe kinase activity ofthe cyclin E/Cdk2complex. This is the first time an...
... reported. The null hypothesis wastested using a maximum of three changes in slope with an overall significance level of 0.05 divided by the number of join-points inthe final model.For the analysis ... Israel),Southern and Western Pacific islands, the interior Ama-zon River basin and certain parts ofthe Caribbean (Haitiand the Dominican Republic) [2]. In Italy, the prevalence of HBV infection is ... Italy as a whole, and such as the otherSouthern Mediterranean European regions, horizontaltransmission is the main way of acquiring infection thusdetermining the highest HBV incidence rates...
... exception.One ofthe main objectives ofthe Institute, as set out in its consti-tution, is to establish and prescribe standards of professional andethical conduct and ensure the observance of such standards. ... licence is being granted. Anyassignment must be in writing. It can be inthe form of a letter andmust be signed by, or on behalf of, the assignor. Licences can eitherbe in writing or granted orally. ... objective and can often become the guardians of the client organizations reputation. In addition they can cover manytopics with advice, both internally and externally, through trained,qualified and...
... coordinate the details ofthe shoot with the photo-grapher, such as timings, the hire or loan of props, hiring of anymodels, transport arrangements, etc.You might want to use a studio setting ... or a buildingsite.Weather watchingOn the day, a weather watch may be needed if there is any questionabout the weather holding. Delays mean money. Inthe event of wetweather there should ... enlargement to almostany size, heat sealing, mounting and many other techniques. If youdo not already know of one, find out where they are, visit them tofind out their range of services, and get a price...
... only inthe planning prior to the event, but also inthe staffingand inthe implementation. After all, you are presenting, or even selling,a professional service on the stand, so why do so inan ... booking, a percentage ofthe fee is payable up front as a deposit.This may or may not be refundable inthe event of cancellation always check the small print ofthe contract. Thebalanceofthe ... planning and slipshod operating ofan exhibition stand is badpublic relations, and the organization being represented on the standwill not be seen to best advantage. An exhibition stand is intended...
... are being developed as the IT industry continuallyrefines and expands the range of its products and services. This chapterdescribes three of these new concepts and how they will alter the way ... with headings that could be used when writing an article about the introduction of a new piece of technical equipment:l the opening paragraph the beginning, should lead into the body of the article;l ... guide78 of food poisoning, a bomb at a mainline railway terminus, a fire in ashopping precinct. These are the sorts of scenarios that could affectyour organization and its reputation. Think of it...