In its over 300 ongoing matters, the PNF is working closely on trying to address cases at the preliminary
inquiry phase of criminal investigations before an investigating magistrate is appointed, namely, the instruction phase, which limits the leeway for plea bargaining and considerably extends the length of procedures.
In my last blog post I attempted to make sense of the many engagements I had conducted in my initial empathy /
inquiry phase of designing a school design lab for Oakland.
Not exact matches
Confusing matters is that a number
of exemptions were
phased into the law that protect email exchanges between businesses, emails by charities and political parties for fundraising purposes, the first email sent after a third - party referral and emails in response to consumer complaints or
inquiries.
Reason enters all
phases of work: patient
inquiry, critical analysis, mathematical logic, inference and prediction, design
of fruitful experiments.
It is precisely the function
of the category
of testimony — the central category
of this second
phase of our philosophical
inquiry — to dismantle a little further the fortress
of consciousness.
Although not without precedent, the most novel feature
of Browning's proposal is his isolation
of an initial
phase of inquiry called «descriptive theology.»
The general point that has been made is that in the new conditions
of the modern world the comparative study
of religion has moved into a new
phase — first, in that the object
of inquiry has on a quite new scale been seen to be communities
of persons.
It projected the course's movement through
phases of inquiry to those
of theory making and experiment.
It was a by - product
of an age
of scientific
inquiry, in which no
phase of life was exempted from the questioning
of the human mind.
Invariably, during the question - and - answer
phase, an attendee will make an
inquiry along the lines
of the following: «If you could leave us with just one piece
of advice, the most important takeaway from your presentation, what would it be?»
Under state law, commissioners become involved in investigations at three
phases: when the
inquiry is opened, when there is a referral request, and at the closure
of an investigation.
MPs are now voting on Ed Miliband's NC18, calling for what would effectively be
phase two
of the Leveson
inquiry to go ahead.
Lord Justice Leveson opened the latest
phase of his
inquiry by making a statement in which he pointed out that nobody had said the present system
of regulation is «adequate or sufficient».
With further cultivation
of inner silence, we can ease into the next
phase of inquiry by asking, Where in time is this event that causes this?
Learn about a four -
phase cycle
of inquiry that can be applied as a means
of improving practice with teachers and school leaders.
The district has taken significant steps to expand the advanced and higher learning opportunities for all
of its students (over 6,600), including reducing tracking for many courses All fourth - and fifth - grade students now benefit from the English Language Arts enrichment program and the district is in the second year
of phasing in the rigorous,
inquiry - based curriculum in its new International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program to prepare its students for college preparatory courses at the high school.
For example, in a recent study
of preservice teachers» conceptions
of lunar
phases, researchers reported pre - to postinstructional gains in scientific conceptions
of more than 80 % for participants who used an astronomy simulation in the context
of inquiry instruction (Bell & Trundle, 2008).
How to strengthen
phases in the cycle
of inquiry so that teams can ensure the work is impactful.
This 18 - month, mixed - methods, exploratory study, conducted in partnership with the Consortium for Policy Research in Education, will have three
phases: 1) Qualitative
inquiry across K - 8 schools in Philadelphia; 2) Latent class analysis to identify «profiles»
of school disciplinary approaches, coupled with event history analysis to examine student outcomes in context; 3) Case studies to examine contextual themes in depth.
On O'Connor's current show at Fleisher / Ollman, C'OD (e) R, Nell McClister writes: «this is a fresh and promising
phase of experimentation in
inquiry unmoored, a bold investigation into the struggle to make sense
of existence, in art and beyond.»
In a unique blend
of artistic practice and scientific
inquiry, Christopher Badger's «Lunar Mirror,» at Jessica Silverman Gallery debuts the artist's new series
of polished cast aluminum sculptures,» Lunar Mirrors,» and a 7 × 7 foot chalk - and - oil masterwork, «Shadow
Phase.»
89plus This far - reaching exhibition resonated with the lines
of inquiry that guide 89plus: «Since we launched 89plus in January 2013, we have been in a research
phase, conducting workshops and panels all over the world.
According to the PSU
inquiry committee report, the completed
inquiry roughly equates to the first
phase of the process described above by Osteander, the
phase designed to «weed out frivolous claims.»
If it was the
inquiry committee's opinion that the first three allegations against Mann were obviously incredible, then the lack
of contact during this
phase is not necessarily unreasonable or unexpected, and claims
of a whitewash would therefore be premature.
CBC reports, «First Nations chiefs expressed growing frustration with a delay in the federal government's launch
of a national
inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women, calling on both the provinces and Ottawa to stop dragging their feet... [Assembly
of First Nations Regional Chief Shane] Gottfriedson said while the Trudeau government was quick to «spring into action» with the pre-
inquiry phase as several ministers consulted with the families
of the victims, the launch
of the
inquiry itself is now dragging on.»
However, this
inquiry may be resolved at the summary judgment
phase when the «defense is conclusively established by plain, palpable and undisputed evidence» that leave no issue
of fact for a jury to determine.
Her death in August 2014 led the province to
phase out the use
of hotels for kids in government care and renewed calls for a national
inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women.
In
Phase 1 the Ministers will consult with families, communities, national Aboriginal organizations, frontline workers, provinces and territories on the design
of the
inquiry to draw on the valuable work that has already been done.
Car Salesman — Nissan
of Greater Puget Sound — 4/2010 -5 / 2015 ● Assisted customers as they arrived on the lot by asking questions and engaging in conversation to determine their needs ● Demonstrated vehicle features and explained options as well as pricing structure ● Negotiated with customers to agree on a final price and vehicle options; increased sales
of optionals by 10 % on a per - customer basis in first 12 months ● Provided attentive follow - up after the sale for customer retentionSales Floor Lead — Harmon Motors — 9 / 2015 - Present ● Manage the sales floor and supervise four car salesmen at busy local dealership ● Assist customers at all
phases of the sale from
inquiry to closing, including test drives, financing, and follow - up ● Communicate clearly with sales manager to agree on final pricing for vehicles and for achieving sales goals ● Conduct biweekly sales training workshops for staff and monitor sales goal motivation program; salespeople increased their overall sales figures by 20 % in the first six months after training program began
The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects
of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all
phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects
of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association
of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all
phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference
of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including
inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing
of attorney authorizations, the preparation
of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause
of action • Served as second point
of contact for computer
inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent
of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation
Speaking on ABC radio last night, Human Rights Commissioner, Gillian Triggs, proposed a model for a wider
inquiry, in which a Royal Commission could respond quickly to the issues at the Don Dale facility and in the Northern Territory, then move to a second
phase, «which would be a national
inquiry that would get a better sense
of just
of how diverse the practices are across Australia as a whole».