Global cio is cisco blasting to $100 bil…

In spite of its vast and mercurial product mix and strategy, Cisco’s financial track record and the ongoing leadership of longtime CEO John Chambers would seem to make it difficult for an analyst to convincingly describe how the company would allow itself to begin bumbling its way toward irrelevance. What type of malaise, what type of tragic missteps, what sort of un-Chambers-like strategic blunder could force Cisco into the assisted-living neighborhood of the IT community where it settles in with other companies that are not only too big to fail but also too muddled to matter?Conversely, is it possible to project a scenario over the next several years in which Cisco exploits some of its new global initiatives—TelePresence, smart grids, consumer products and services, and most of all its Smart+Connected Communities—so successfully that it can become a $100-billion company?

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I know most health professional schools (Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, etc.) usually accept 3.5+ GPA's, but do I have a chance at ANY school with a 3.2 (possibly a 3.3 upon graduation). I also have lots of community involvement and leadership roles and have been a hospital volunteer for a number of years. Would a PhD program be easier to get into? Thanks =)
by DrIG @ November 21, 2010 9:33 am
You do have a chance but the odds are against you./
A friend of ours was in a situation yesterday: Her husband and herself were watching a dog that they were planning on adopting. Within minutes of arriving back at their apartment complex, the said dog attacked the neighbors dog, the end result providing the need for extensive vet bills and emergency room costs for the people involved in breaking up the issue. My friend, lets say her last name is Smith, has renters insurance. The question is, will the vet bills and other bills be covered? Her Insurance states: Coverage F- Medical Payments To Others We will pay the necessary medical expenses that are incurred or medically ascertained within three years from the date of an accident causing "bodily injury". Medical expenses means reasonable charges for medical, surgical, x-ray, dental, ambulance, hospital, professional nursing, prosthetic devices, & funeral services... To a person if the bodily injury ... (D) Is caused by an animal owned by or in the care of an "insured".
by Dragon @ July 21, 2008 3:24 am
Two points to consider: 1)You said that they were "planning on adopting", which infers that they had not yet assumed ownership of the dog. Some insurance might not cover them for this reason, but according to the medical payments section cited they should not be denied coverage for this reason as the dog was in their care (per section D). 2)The medical payments section quoted says "bodily injury" but does not define that term. The "...To a person" taken out of context doesn't let me ascertain whether it refers to the injury itself or to the expenses. It's possible that liability for medical expenses could be limited to injuries sustained by a person or persons, rather than by another dog. Your friend might want to have someone with a legal background review the entire relevant portion of the policy. What is clear is that because they were watching the dog they are responsible for the dog whether or not they actually own it, and that coverage under the policy is not excluded simply by virtue of the fact that they may not actually own it.
Hello all, I have a question about the college program I am in. I am 18 years old, and started college when I was a senior in high school. I have maintained a 3.8 GPA. I plan on becoming a Dentist or a Physician's Assistant. My adviser put me in the Pre- Professional Health Sciences program because it can go towards any field of medical science that I choose to pursue. Any ways now that you have a bit of my history, I graduate with my Associates in Pre- Professional Health Sciences in December. I need only 4 more classes to graduate. So.... What can I do with this degree? I am well aware I cannot do open heart surgery with this LOL... But I would like to work in an environment that deals with medicine - possibly a hospital or a dental clinic, so I can get exposure to what I plan to do in the future. I am open to any advise about dentistry, PA, or about this program (Pre- Professional Health Sciences). I don't want to go to school for 20 years, so if you can help a girl out I would appreciate it. Thanks ALOT in advance. =)
by Holly @ April 19, 2011 6:46 pm
There are many career paths you can take with your associates degree. If you are interested in becoming a dentist, you should look into dental schools in your area and see what the requirements are. A solid GPA in the sciences and english would provide you with a good foundation. A Bachelors degree might also be necessary. In addition, some offer dual programs, allowing you to receive your BA and move on to their D.D.S. program. Do keep in mind dental school usually takes 4 years to complete. Research different health industries to figure out which is a correct match for you and your academic background. Consider reaching out to current professionals and students about their experiences. Also research the business and liability aspects of possible career paths. There are several organizations that can provide you with information, http://www.edic.com/. The ASDA could also be helpful in your research.
age 40 100% until the time of such distribution the trustee shall also pay to such beneficiary so much of the principal of the trust estate as the trustee in its sole descretion shall determine necessary to provide such beneficiary with expenses of health education support or maintenance. this included maintenance and health in reasonable comfort, support in such beneficiary's accustomed manner of living, education including college and professional education, and medical, dental. hospital and nursing expenses of invalidism. I am not yet 40, if the grantor passes before I am 40 what happens? the trust states 100% at 40. I have a copy of this trust in my hands, i have read it a couple times but I do not understand it. please give your opinions thank you I am humbled by the intelligence of the folks on here. what is principal? I do not understand.
by raichasays @ March 27, 2008 5:56 pm
From the very limited amount of information here, it sounds like: If you are not yet 40, the trustee of the trust gets to decide how much you will receive of the amount left to you in the trust. If the trustee does not pay you everything before you turn 40, when you turn 40 you get everything that is still being held for you. If you are over 40, you get your total share, no waiting. Principal usually means: the trustee pays out "income" until you are 40--that is interest or investment income earned on the amount that has been left to you. But the trustee in this case is also authorized to pay some of the actual amount left to you in the trust. Example: you are left $100 in trust. That is the principal. The $100 earns 7% interest, or $7. The trustee pays this to you as a "income" distribution of $7. Then the trustee decides that $7 is not enough and pays you another $20. That $20 comes out of the original $100, out of the "principal". You then have $80 left in your trust account. When you turn 40, you receive $80.