The 20ft shipping containers were available more than 50 years ago. The first containers were used to send goods in metal boxes that could be loaded and unloaded by crane. The first businessman to load a ship with several dozens of 35ft shipping containers was Malcolm Mclean, a North Carolina resident.His route was Newark, New Jersey to Houston, Texas. A shipping container is made up of a body with bottom, top, and side walls having upper and...more
Ireland is on the brink of insolvency too, which has helped drive down the S&P 500 stock index by nearly 4 percent over the last few days. But unlike Greece, Ireland is a relatively wealthy country, with per capita GDP of nearly $38,000. That's 21 percent higher than per capita GDP in Greece, and in the top third for European countries. Low corporate tax rates and a skilled workforce have made Ireland a haven for some of the world's biggest...more
Overview: The public media has been reporting the abuse of narcotic drugs prescribed for pain management with its focus on the legitimacy of prescriptions and the dispensing by a pharmacist. Both federal and state regulations have placed the responsibilities on the physician who wrote the prescription and the pharmacist who filled the prescription.Today's pharmacists will need to familiarize themselves with the stringent laws and regulations enforced by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) through their Office of Diversion Control (Diversion). Since the focus of any DEA investigation is the legitimacy of a prescription, the initial target is the pharmacist who fulfilled the prescription. The pharmacy may be inspected in order to determine their handling of controlled substances purchased and dispensed as a prescription. The inspection targets record-keeping requirements, security of all controlled substances, and review of dispensed prescriptions.Class participants will familiarize themselves with federal laws and DEA regulations requirements for handling of Schedules II though V controlled substances in a pharmacy setting and the record-keeping and security responsibilities...more
Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) Global Supply Dynamics to 2020 - Production from Coal Derivatives Emerging as a Cheaper Alternative in ChinaSummaryThe report "Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) Global Supply Dynamics to 2020 Production from Coal Derivatives Emerging as a Cheaper Alternative in China" provides an in-depth analysis of the global VCM...more
Food services in the form of contract catering have acquired global dimensions in growth and popularity. Executive dining, outsourcing of food services in education, healthcare, travelling, sports and leisure facilities and other walks of life, have seen a continuous growth and have made contract catering a source of employment generation as well....more
Globalization's Impact on Accounting Education Globalization is the process of integrating economies, societies and cultures through communication, transportation and trade. Large businesses and corporations now have to be mindful of not only the environment and cultures within their region but throughout the nation and ultimately across the world. Some people do not support globalization because they are afraid that it will result in sweat shops and environmental degradation amongst many other negative outcomes; however, since globalization is inevitably becoming the societal norm, it is important that future business leaders are taught with this objective in mind. While globalization is nearly impossible to prevent, with the correct education and practice, future business leaders should be able to reduce the preconceived destructive results of globalization from occurring. With that being said, Globalization has a huge impact on accounting education.Education policies and practices is one factor that has been affected by globalization. More specifically, many concepts are being reevaluated and taught differently. These terms include but are not limited to the...more
Spending One Month's Bacon in Purchasing a Purse Isn't Worthwhile Is it annual purchasing a purse by spending one month's salary? Anybody has its own view. In my opinion, spending one month's bacon in purchasing a purse isn't...more
We hear a very good deal about how the government is offering grants and financial assistance but perhaps, the most promising among these provisions is the first time home buyers grants. The authority understands how tough it would be to buy a...more
Local sports brand ignited a new round of international expansion flamesThe recent news from the industry to find out, Fujian Peak Group Co., Ltd. is scheduled to be held in mid-autumn and winter product orders will be unprecedented apply "global...more
Small businesses looking for affordable ways of insuring their employees may find purchasing alliances and association plans as good alternatives to typical group plans. Health purchasing alliances that are also known as purchasing pools are private...more
New Year - Global Celebration Event around the World Celebrating new year 2011 is all about, how to enjoy last day of the previous year and welcome the coming New Year. People enjoy 31st December eve of the previous year by usually attending...more
The call center industry of the Philippines is known today as the leading provider of live answering service to the global market. It was until recently that the Philippines have finally overtaken India as the call center capital of the world after...more