Mahmoud R. Hejazi (Harrison Hejazi) received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering from Sharif University of Technology and University of Tehran, respectively. He was then involved in research and development of advanced IT systems at Iran Telecom Research Center for six years . In 2008, Mahmoud took his Ph.D. degree in Image Processing from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology. His dissertation was on content-based image retrieval systems, in which he proposed modified discrete Radon transforms for texture analysis . He then worked as a lecturer and research professor with Department of Digital Information Engineering of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies for two years before moving to Canada . Mahmoud is currently a senior data mining analyst and consultant at Ontario Ministry of the Environment. He is also an active peer reviewer for different scientific journals, including TMM, TCSVT, and PATREC.
In order to control business travel costs, companies will implement a companywide travel policy that will typically become a part of the employee handbook.
These policies and procedures are designed to act as a guideline for business travel and entertainment expenses and miscellaneous expense reimbursements. The policy contains expense limits and negotiated vendor rates. The policy also defines the process by which a traveler can deviate from the defined standards.
Travel policies can be written in a way that protects employees by giving the company access to their travel arrangements so that if an advisory is issued in an area where an employee is traveling, the company has the information to track down the traveler.
Ideally, travel policies ensure that employees understand all travel and expense policies and procedures, establish a system where travelers can be easily reimbursed for related expenses, and provide a reasonable level of service while keeping costs to a minimum. Implementing a travel policy is a part of global travel consolidation of a travel program.
A corporate travel management company can write a company’s travel policy for them and negotiate rates with travel vendors.
Travel Policy (Trade) Organizations
Association of Corporate Travel Executives
National Business Travel Association
These policies and procedures are designed to act as a guideline for business travel and entertainment expenses and miscellaneous expense reimbursements. The policy contains expense limits and negotiated vendor rates. The policy also defines the process by which a traveler can deviate from the defined standards.
Travel policies can be written in a way that protects employees by giving the company access to their travel arrangements so that if an advisory is issued in an area where an employee is traveling, the company has the information to track down the traveler.
Ideally, travel policies ensure that employees understand all travel and expense policies and procedures, establish a system where travelers can be easily reimbursed for related expenses, and provide a reasonable level of service while keeping costs to a minimum. Implementing a travel policy is a part of global travel consolidation of a travel program.
A corporate travel management company can write a company’s travel policy for them and negotiate rates with travel vendors.
Travel Policy (Trade) Organizations
Association of Corporate Travel Executives
National Business Travel Association
Individualized Auditory Stimulation (IAS) is a procedure developed in Denmark by Kjeld Johansen, PhD, Msc, as a process for increasing the perception and processing of sounds, in particular speech sounds for individuals with dyslexia. It is a noninvasive music listening program that was created with the understanding that individuals can have normal hearing, but still have a weakness in the brain's ability to perceive and process speech sounds which can then lead to poor language and reading skills. The music can be individualized and utilized at home or in a school setting by listening via headphones. The procedure for developing the Individualized Auditory Stimulation (IAS) typically involves completing a pure tone screening for listening with the use of an audiometer, as well as screening for an ear preference and auditory discrimination. The screening results are then used to specifically tailor specialized music to follow the optimum hearing curve developed by A.A. Tomatis, by either increasing or decreasing the sound frequencies with the use of an equalizer.
The specialized music was developed by Kjeld Johansen and Bent Holbech of ROTNA Music, to contain specific rhythmical changes and right ear stimulation to enhance the awareness and perception of speech sounds as well as use of the left brain for processing these sounds for better language development. The current name for the program using the individualized listening process is Johansen's Individualized Auditory Stimulation (JIAS). Other names that have been used in the past have included Johansen Sound Therapy (JST), Auditory Discrimination Training (ADT) and Hemisphere Specific Auditory Stimulation (HSAS).
The specialized music was developed by Kjeld Johansen and Bent Holbech of ROTNA Music, to contain specific rhythmical changes and right ear stimulation to enhance the awareness and perception of speech sounds as well as use of the left brain for processing these sounds for better language development. The current name for the program using the individualized listening process is Johansen's Individualized Auditory Stimulation (JIAS). Other names that have been used in the past have included Johansen Sound Therapy (JST), Auditory Discrimination Training (ADT) and Hemisphere Specific Auditory Stimulation (HSAS).
BIOGRAPHY
Darrell Sundai was born on the 2nd of March, 1986 in Brunei, capital of Borneo. He is now based in Perth, Western Australia, and is noted for his roles in the band Seraphim, Myles Vincent, Luna Parade and Carl Fox. He is also known for his visual production contribution to the band Carl Fox.
CAREER
Darrell has played drums in numerous successful bands around Perth, and is known for his innovation and intensity.
Seraphim had started in 2004, initially fronted by recording artist Reigan Derry who also was a finalist on Australian Idol in 2006. The band later disbanded in 2007.
Myles Vincent had formed in early 2007, receiving much notable success after winning a Triple J Unearthed competition in 2008, securing a spot at The Big Day Out festival in Australia, along with peers The Harlequin League, Dyscord and Campus Band winners Will Stoker and the Embers. The band had also won Gozzy Rock Competition in 2008.
The band had undertaken several successful CD Launches before undergoing a lineup change and a change of name to Luna Parade.
Darrell remained a part of the next incarnation, and Luna Parade had gone on to support other notable acts such as Birds of Tokyo, Shihad and . . The group had received notable Triple J airplay for their single "Far Too Young". Darrell was content over the reception of the band at such an early stage of his career.
After joining Perth band, Carl Fox in early to mid 2010, the band has had notable success. Since its formation with Darrell, the band has signed to Sydney based Booking Agent, Archery Club. Since the band has released their debut album ‘Chunky Rainbow’ (released independently and out on iTunes in Australia) they have played slew of festivals including St Jeromes Laneway Festival, Parklife Festival, One Movement Festival and Northbridge Festival and has supported the likes of Miami Horror. The Wire Mag in The West Australian pegs Carl Fox as an up-and-coming artist to watch out for alongside Abbe May, Split Seconds and Shockone and he was also included in The Drum Media’s WAMi feature.
DISCOGRAPHY
SERAPHIM
* Habit EP (2005)
MYLES VINCENT
* Bird of Paradise EP (2007)
LUNA PARADE
* La Luna Corsa EP (2009)
CARL FOX
* Chunky Rainbow (Album, 2010)
HUSBAND
* Ordinary (Single, 2011)
* Husband EP (To be released in 2011)
EQUIPMENT
* Black DW Pacific
* Zildjian Cymbals
* Remo Heads
* Vic Firth 7A Sticks
Darrell Sundai was born on the 2nd of March, 1986 in Brunei, capital of Borneo. He is now based in Perth, Western Australia, and is noted for his roles in the band Seraphim, Myles Vincent, Luna Parade and Carl Fox. He is also known for his visual production contribution to the band Carl Fox.
CAREER
Darrell has played drums in numerous successful bands around Perth, and is known for his innovation and intensity.
Seraphim had started in 2004, initially fronted by recording artist Reigan Derry who also was a finalist on Australian Idol in 2006. The band later disbanded in 2007.
Myles Vincent had formed in early 2007, receiving much notable success after winning a Triple J Unearthed competition in 2008, securing a spot at The Big Day Out festival in Australia, along with peers The Harlequin League, Dyscord and Campus Band winners Will Stoker and the Embers. The band had also won Gozzy Rock Competition in 2008.
The band had undertaken several successful CD Launches before undergoing a lineup change and a change of name to Luna Parade.
Darrell remained a part of the next incarnation, and Luna Parade had gone on to support other notable acts such as Birds of Tokyo, Shihad and . . The group had received notable Triple J airplay for their single "Far Too Young". Darrell was content over the reception of the band at such an early stage of his career.
After joining Perth band, Carl Fox in early to mid 2010, the band has had notable success. Since its formation with Darrell, the band has signed to Sydney based Booking Agent, Archery Club. Since the band has released their debut album ‘Chunky Rainbow’ (released independently and out on iTunes in Australia) they have played slew of festivals including St Jeromes Laneway Festival, Parklife Festival, One Movement Festival and Northbridge Festival and has supported the likes of Miami Horror. The Wire Mag in The West Australian pegs Carl Fox as an up-and-coming artist to watch out for alongside Abbe May, Split Seconds and Shockone and he was also included in The Drum Media’s WAMi feature.
DISCOGRAPHY
SERAPHIM
* Habit EP (2005)
MYLES VINCENT
* Bird of Paradise EP (2007)
LUNA PARADE
* La Luna Corsa EP (2009)
CARL FOX
* Chunky Rainbow (Album, 2010)
HUSBAND
* Ordinary (Single, 2011)
* Husband EP (To be released in 2011)
EQUIPMENT
* Black DW Pacific
* Zildjian Cymbals
* Remo Heads
* Vic Firth 7A Sticks