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Letter: D.H. Hetcher to Ida M. Tarbell, February 3, 1896
No full textHandwritten letter telling of Elijah Lott's Lincoln ancedot
D.H. Lawrence, Figli e amanti
No full textSi tratta della traduzione del saggio di D.H. Lawrence, Foreword to Sons and Lovers e della traduzione delle parti del romanzo tagliate da Edward Garnett per l'edizione del 1913 e pubblicate per la prima volta in Inghilterra nel 1992
Further letters of D.H. Lawrence
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An investigation into the legal performance of small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs), encompassing compliance levels, the impact and effectiveness of environmental legislation and improving SME environmental compliance control systems
No full textThere has been a great deal written about the difficulties faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) compared to larger businesses. SMEs face difficulties complying with environmental legislation, particularly because of the amount of complex law. This can result in the ‘environment’ being treated as less of a priority even though SMEs collectively have a significant environmental impact. Over the past few years, the UK has been focused towards achieving ‘better regulation’. In particular, Hampton highlighted the need for more strategic thinking when it comes to developing regulation. Hampton suggested that regulators should use a risk-based model similar to that used by the England and Wales Environment Agency (EA). This view is shared by Local Authorities and other environmental regulators; however, there has been criticism from some commentators who suggest that certain legislation is not successfully enforced.The increased use of risk assessment by the EA has reduced the number of inspections resulting in more ‘pressure’ being put on remaining inspections as well as there being less opportunity to identify non-compliance. In addition, those businesses not included under direct regulatory regimes are unlikely to be audited for compliance against any environmental legislation; consequently a significant portion of all businesses go un-inspected and uncontrolled. Because of the number of SMEs, there needs to be an effective system of regulation that controls activities and targets those businesses that pose a risk to the environment, without unnecessarily over-burdening SMEs. It is clear from the coalition Government’s planned austerity measures in 2011 that management of the environment will have to be done with less resource than before. This thesis draws together findings from research conducted between 2005-2011. Previous research on compliance with legislation has often been conducted in isolation with little research comparing compliance across a range of legislation, and certainly not using triangulation methods to assess SMEs’ overall legal performance.This study aimed to investigate the legal performance of UK SMEs with a range of environmental legislation. This study identifies: • the level of compliance (‘spirit’ and ‘letter’ of the law) with environmental legislation;• the impact and effectiveness of environmental legislation; and• ways of improving the environmental compliance control systems for SMEs.The study incorporated a wide range of environmental legislation, including that covering:waste management/ transfer, environmental permitting (including waste exemptions), site waste management plans, WEEE, RoHS, packaging, oil storage as well as identifying other potential environmental offences. Detailed compliance audits were conducted with 44 SMEs from 5 different sectors from the north-west of England. Interviews with SME management, site staff, regulators, Government policy officials and support organisations; in total 99 individuals were interviewed. The study indicates: • Low levels of compliance with the ‘letter’ and ‘spirit’ of the law.• Knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation was poor; no single SME, regulator or support organisation appreciated ‘environmental compliance’ as a whole.• Enforcement activity and surveillance of the SMEs audited was very low; this reflected nation enforcement figures.• The impact of environmental legislation on SMEs is overstated. The impact increased commensurate with ‘effort to comply’ and ‘enforcement action’.• There was evidence of direct and indirect environmental harm as a result of noncompliance.• Regulation can only be effective if it is complied with; measuring the link between the legislation and environmental protection must be accompanied by a clear understanding of compliance levels.This study produces an initial assessment methodology for SMEs, compliance performance indicators and recommendations to improve SME compliance controls
[Letter to Hartsford Howard from D.H. Sesk, October 8 1874]
No full textLetter from D.H. Sesk to Hartsford Howard. The letter is dated October 8, 1874
Multivariable norm optimal iterative learning control with auxiliary optimization
No full textThe paper describes a substantial extension of Norm Optimal Iterative Learning Control (NOILC) that permits tracking of a class of finite dimensional reference signals whilst simultaneously converging to the solution of a constrained quadratic optimization problem. The theory is presented in a general functional analytical framework using operators between chosen real Hilbert spaces. This is applied to solve problems in continuous time where tracking is only required at selected intermediate points of the time interval but, simultaneously, the solution is required to minimize a specified quadratic objective function of the input signals and chosen auxiliary (state) variables. Applications to the discrete time case, including the case of multi-rate sampling, are also summarized. The algorithms are motivated by practical need and provide a methodology for reducing undesirable effects such as payload spillage, vibration tendencies and actuator wear whilst maintaining the desired tracking accuracy necessary for task completion. Solutions in terms of NOILC methodologies involving both feedforward and feedback components offer the possibilities of greater robustness than purely feedforward actions. Robustness of the feedforward implementation is discussed and the work is illustrated by experimental results from a robotic manipulator
D.H. Evans & Co. Ltd., Our Original Tyrolean Beaver, Black & 60 Colours, in two sizes, Price 15/11, Made in Germany
No full textD.H. EVANS & CO. LTD., OUR ORIGINAL TYROLEAN BEAVER, BLACK & 60 COLOURS, IN TWO SIZES, PRICE 15/11, MADE IN GERMANY
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D.H. Lawrence 1885-1930 A celebration
No full text2.75; Jnl. of D.H. Lawrence Soc. 1985 v. 3(3)SIGLEAvailable from British Library Document Supply Centre- DSC:86/05319(Lawrence) / BLDSC - British Library Document Supply CentreGBUnited Kingdo
Letter from D.H. Sargent to James B. Finley
Get PDFRev. D.H. Sargent (appointed to Franklin MEC) writes to Finley concerning the pew question. Sargent wants Finley to know that he has not changed his position and still supports Finley\u27s view that churches should be able to allow mixed seating ( promiscuous seating - men and women sitting together in church pews). As a young man in the Cincinnati Conference, he has not felt able to express his own position publicly, but wants Finley to know that he stands with him on the issue -- A society should be able to govern itself with regard to seating, singing, etc. Abstract Number - 477https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/finley-letters/1675/thumbnail.jp
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