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In the News (Sun 27 Dec 09)

  
  Treasury Portfolio Budget Statements - APRA - Section 3: Outcomes
Levies collected by APRA on behalf of the Australian Government are swept to the Consolidated Revenue Fund from where APRA is appropriated a proportion of the collections in accordance with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Act 1998, to fund its operating (departmental) activities.
The primary business outcome of APRA is to protect beneficiaries of regulated financial institutions and to enhance public confidence in Australia’s financial institutions through a framework of prudential regulation which balances the objectives of financial safety and efficiency, competition, contestability and competitive neutrality.
The estimated percentage distribution of APRA’s operating expenditure across these three elements of the APRA outcome in 2006-07 is 84 per cent for supervision, rehabilitation and enforcement, 13 per cent for development of prudential policies and standards and 3 per cent for prudential advice.
www.budget.gov.au /2006-07/pbs/html/apra-03.htm   (722 words)

  
 American Popular Revolutionary Alliance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
APRA is as much a social phenomenon as a political movement, with a membership whose loyalty to the party has been unwavering for several generations.
APRA is a member of the Socialist International.
The youth organization of APRA is known as Juventud Aprista Peruana.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/American_Popular_Revolutionary_Alliance   (884 words)

  
 QAS customer case studies - APRA
APRA sets up and enforces prudential standards and practices to ensure banks, insurance companies, superannuation funds, credit unions and building societies meet financial obligations.
APRA's national call centre, based in Canberra, receives calls from customers who might want to have their superannuation released early, or from financial institutions/trustees requiring advice.
APRA is now using QuickAddress Pro in its call centre in conjunction with customer spreadsheets.
www.qas.com /au/customers/casestudies/apra.htm   (474 words)

  
 The Australian Pain Society - APRA
APRA's aim is to improve the treatment of pain by researching the causes, mechanisms and methods of alleviating pain in adults and children.
APRA sponsors a Doctorate of Philosophy postgraduate scholarship for study in a pain related field in an Australian university.
APRA is in urgent need of funds to expand and improve these research activities and to explore new ways of assisting in pain relief.
www.apsoc.org.au /apra.html   (240 words)

  
 Apra Harbor Guam, Apra Harbor, Guam Tourist Attraction
Apra Harbor Guam is a port on the western side of Guam.
Apra Harbor is a deep-water port, located near the Mariana Islands and close to the Mariana Trench, which is the deepest portion of ocean in the world.
Apra Harbor is considered to be one of the best natural ports in the Pacific and is a major Guam tourist attraction.
www.destination360.com /north-america/guam/apra-harbor-overlook.php   (507 words)

  
 This is Oxfordshire | CommuniGate | APRA
APRA - the Anomalous Phenomena Research Agency - is a collection of like-minded people, who have spent many years researching all manner of what we have come to term 'anomalous phenomena'.
APRA was conceived in 1996, and finally set up during the summer of 1998.
The people who are involved with APRA have come from various backgrounds of phenomena research, but most have been involved in some form or another for nearly 25 years — they are determined to put their knowledge, and experience together, in order to find answers to many mysteries.
www.communigate.co.uk /oxford/apra/index.phtml   (211 words)

  
 APRA - About Us
APRA is a not-for-profit organisation that collects royalties on behalf of its 44,000+ members, and by agreement, for all the copyright owners around the world.
Since 1997, APRA has also been able to offer a number of reproduction licences through AMCOS (Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners' Society), a music copyright collection society that represents music publishers and writers from around the world for rights in the reproduction (copying) of their music.
APRA is deeply committed to supporting new and established Australian songwriters and composers, across all genres of music.
www.apra.com.au /general/aboutUs.asp   (529 words)

  
 Apra Harbor
Apra Harbor is located on Guam's west coast at approximately 13°26'N 144°40'E. Agana, Guam's largest city, is located approximately six nmi east-northeast of Apra Harbor.
Apra Harbor is an improved, natural basin that consists of an Outer Harbor and an Inner Harbor.
It was noted during a 1994 visit to Apra Harbor that a pre-positioned Military Sealift Command vessel was moored in a position at or near Buoy 702.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/apra.htm   (2576 words)

  
 Debbie at APRA
APRA is the organisation that pays royalties to the people who create the music, and is affiliated with societies such as ASCAP and BMI in the United States, PRS in the United Kingdom and SOCAN in Canada.
The 2002 APRA Music Awards were launched with a media event on 8 May 2002 and the focus was very much on the songwriting of today and the future – the new wave of Australian songwriters.
APRA runs songwriting seminars and in 2003 held a cocktail party for members, industry guests and international songwriters who were in Tamworth.
www.debbiekruger.com /pr/apra.html   (2176 words)

  
 APRA
Following from the first presentation of the APRA NZ Professional Development Award in 2005, entries are...
APRA is pleased to announce its final 'Songwriter Speaks' seminar for 2006.
The first copyright collecting society set up in Australasia, APRA represents over 5,000 NZ music writers and publishers in their total membership of more than 42,000.
www.apra.co.nz   (304 words)

  
 APRA
APRA has a range of licences available to cover the performance or playing of music at your event.
You will still need an APRA licence to play copyright music if your concert, festival, dance party or event is free to the public.
The Applicant must notify APRA 14 days after the last game of each licence year the number of people admitted to the Games within the licence year.
www.apra.co.nz /html/industry.php?id=5126   (695 words)

  
 RA: Resident Advisor - An insight into Apra with director Dean Ormston - Feature / Interview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
APRA collects licence fees from music users and then distributes the licence fees collected (as royalty payments) to the copyright owners whose musical works have been used.
Put simply, APRA does collectively for composers what would be virtually impossible for them to do on their own; that is administer their public performance and communication right so that their rights are enforced and that there is a fair commercial value attached to the use of musical works.
APRA now has many members who produce dance music, which last year lead to the formation of a specific dance music award as part of the APRA Music Awards.
www.residentadvisor.net /feature_view.asp?ID=311   (922 words)

  
 Peru Election 2006: APRA's Day of Fraternity
Members of the APRA party, or Apristas, refer to this as the Day of Fraternity, and in Lima they typically celebrate with a mass in the San Francisco Church in the historic center of Lima.
APRA has a long history of persecution by the military and the rights of the military would not seem to be a major concern of the rank and file.
García said that APRA has existed for 75 years in spite of persecution by Manuel Odría in the 1950s, the military government in the 1970s, and Alberto Fujimori in the 1990s.
weblogs.elearning.ubc.ca /peru/archives/023230.php   (1280 words)

  
 What is APRA?
APRA was dedicated to Latin-American unity, the nationalization of foreign-owned enterprises, and an end to exploitation of Indians.
The A.P.R.A is a young organization formed by the young men of the new generation of manual and intellectual workers of Latin America.
The A.P.R.A. is a united front of the toiling masses (workers, peasants, natives of the soil) united with students, intellectuals, revolutionaries, etc. The A.P.R.A. is an autonomous movement, completely Latin American, without foreign intervention or influences.
social.chass.ncsu.edu /slatta/hi216/documents/hayaapra.htm   (4158 words)

  
 APRA - For Composers Authors & Publishers of Music
Announcing the inaugural APRA Country Music Stage at The Rocks in 2007.
Sponsored by APRA, the award is presented each year to recognise and further the professional development of emerging SA original music artists or bands.
The 2007 APRA Music Awards will be held in Melbourne on Tuesday 5 June 2007.
www.apra.com.au   (329 words)

  
 APRA-IL - ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL RESEARCHERS FOR ADVANCEMENT
APRA-IL has about 100 members throughout Illinois and is one of 29 chapters in the United States and Canada governed by APRA International, the premier international organization for fund raisers who specialize in research and information management.
APRA International presents an annual conference that provides educational and networking opportunities for prospect researchers worldwide.  APRA members adhere to a statement of ethics that guides how they gather and handle information.  APRA has also established skill sets that inform members about skills expected of basic and advanced researchers. 
Soon after APRA International was established in 1988, the Prospect Research Discussion Group began meeting in Chicago.
www.altrue.net /site/apra/section.php?id=11237   (291 words)

  
 The APRA Letter
APRA is a non-profit association of songwriters, composers and music publishers who, as
APRA is aware that transmissions of its copyright music are occuring on the Internet.
APRA proposes to licence all ISPs on the same terms.
www.users.on.net /~tomk/docs/apralet.htm   (750 words)

  
 Serving the automotive and truck parts remanufacturing industry since 1941
APRA is a non-profit trade association whose members rebuild/remanufacture automotive and truck related "hard" parts for passenger cars, trucks, off-road, marine, equipment and industrial uses.
The Staples Business Advantage staff is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations of APRA members with a dedicated account manager who will work to ensure that your entire procurement process is easy, efficient, and cost-effective; as well as friendly customer service to assist you with your product questions, order status, delivery information, returns, etc.
APRA President Bill Gager, concluded, “After your 30-day free trial you’ll quickly realize that this is a service you can’t live without and you’ll be eager to participate.”
www.apra.org   (635 words)

  
 Partido Aprista Peruano - Comite Sub Regional Miami   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Los cuadros técnicos del APRA afinan a toda prisa el Plan de 100 días que marcará el ritmo de gestión del próximo gobierno, y será eje central del discurso de asunción de mando de Alan García Pérez el 28.
El APRA aspira a incrementar la tasa a 25% al final de su mandato, siempre en el marco de la disciplina fiscal.
Si bien el Apra considera que no es momento para crear macrorregiones, sí cree que debe avanzarse con la descentralización a través de la transferencia de mayores recursos y competencias para los municipios y las actuales regiones departamentos.
www.apra-miami.org   (5811 words)

  
 APRA Home Page
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry...
APRA today released a discussion paper and accompanying draft prudential standard and prudential practice guide on securitisation.
APRA today announced the disqualification of Mr John Stanbridge from being or acting as a director or senior manager
www.apra.gov.au   (135 words)

  
 APRA Web Site > Home
APRA's 2006 International Conference may be over but you can still learn from the expert presenters.
Transforming the Future of Fundraising - The APRA Annual Conference is dedicated to giving you premier education and the chance to network with your colleagues from across the world.
The Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) represents over 1,900 development professionals around the world who are dedicated to meeting the data and information needs of the nonprofit community.
www.aprahome.org   (258 words)

  
 Apra - Who we are
APRA (Association of Public Relations Agencies) is a voluntary association of PR agencies operating within the Czech Republic.
It was established in 1995 and currently has 23 member agencies, 20 of which have successfully accomplished the certification process.
APRA is a member of ICCO (International Communications Consultancy Organisation), an umbrella organisation for national PR associations across the world.
www.apra.cz /uk/index.php?show_page=text&section=3.   (119 words)

  
 APRA-MD By-Laws
All Officers are expected to uphold the mission and ethics statement of APRA (International).
The Publicity Chair is responsible for notifying the Board of Directors, the membership at large, APRA (International), and local publications (if deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors) of up-coming meetings, conferences, and workshops.
In the event that APRA-MD should cease to be a viable chapter of APRA (International), the Board of Directors may vote to dissolve the organization.
www.apramd.org /bylaws.html   (1305 words)

  
 Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement - Arizona -
APRA - Arizona is a professional non profit organization created to encourage professional development among members; promote advancement research (also called 'prospect research') within non profit organizations; act as a central source of professional information; advance cooperative relationships; and increase philanthropic resources of institutions served by members.
Using the internet and other current techologies, advancement researchers collect, evaluate, analyze, organize, package and disseminate publicly available information in a way that maximizes its strategic use, and enables accurate and educated decision-making to meet the growing information needs of the fundraising community.
APRA International is holding a seminar in Phoenix about research and capital campaigns, featuring Elizabeth Crabtree and Diane Crane.
www.apraaz.org   (234 words)

  
 APRA Skill Sets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
 APRA has added a new fourth Skills Set on Relationship Management to outline the skills required for a professional whose job is comprised solely of relationship management responsibilities.
The Skills Sets, originally adopted by the APRA International Board in the summer of 1998, were designed to help advancement professionals and human resource professionals design job descriptions, training programs, and performance evaluation tools for advancement prospect research professionals.
Since development organizations come in many forms, it is important to note that the APRA Skills Sets are recommendations that should be customized to meet the specific needs of each institution.
www.altrue.net /site/apraaz/section.php?id=12323   (293 words)

  
 AACR-NCI-EORTC: New Cancer Drug, Apra, Promising Without Conventional Chemo Toxicities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
"This was a strong showing for Apra at this important clinical cancer meeting," said Dr. James Bianco, president and CEO of cti.
By altering the phospholipid composition of tumor cells, Apra appears to have activity against a broad variety of cancers, including those that are resistant to conventional chemotherapeutic drugs.
The company has a second ongoing phase II study of Apra in hormone and chemotherapy refractory prostate cancer and anticipates initiating a study of Apra in combination with conventional chemotherapy for lung cancer early next year.
www.pslgroup.com /dg/14a1fe.htm   (619 words)

  
 Hotel Apra International Delhi, Budget Hotel in Delhi, Delhi Apra International Hotel, Budget Hotels in New Delhi
Apra international conveiently places you right in the hub of New Delhi, indulged with comforts and conveniences, Apra International definitely servers as a royal locate for the business and holiday traveller.
The Hotel Apra International team puts its best foot forward when it comes to hospitality and caters to all the needs of the customer and aim at creating a homely atmosphere for the customer.
Hotel Apra International is a Government recognised with distinguished services and sophistication ambience.
www.cultureholidays.com /hotels/delhi-hotel-apra.htm   (286 words)

  
 Brian Gray Scholarship Program
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Reserve Bank of Australia have established the Brian Gray Scholarship program in memory of Brian Gray, who died on 24 August 2001 while serving as Executive General Manager of APRA’s Policy, Research and Consulting Division.
The scholarship purpose is to support students who intend to focus full time on their studies and research.
Scholarship holders are also given the option of working with APRA for a period during their final year of study to gain valuable work experience.
www.apra.gov.au /Careers/Brian-Gray-Scholarship-Program.cfm   (376 words)

  
 APRA-Europe
APRA Europe wishes you and your family a peaceful holiday season, with health, happiness and prosperity in the coming year 2007.
This site is initiated by the European Division of APRA (Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association) as an information and communication platform for everyone.
Whether you are a public servant, pupil or student, supplier, consultant or remanufacturer, here you will probably find what you would like to know about remanufacturing, along with many contact persons and cross-references for additional information.
www.apra-europe.org   (198 words)

  
 APRA-IN
APRA-IN is the Indiana chapter of the Association of Professional Researchers for
APRA's mission is to foster professional development and career growth, and to promote standards that enhance the expertise of its members.
We play a vital role in the effort to expand philanthropic support for nonprofit organization, and our aim is to continually improve our effectiveness.
www.apra-in.org   (92 words)

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