This paper provides the first large-scale study measuring the bias in favour of going concerns induced by court-administered bankruptcy procedures. Although it is found that the large majority of bankrupt firms in the authors sample of Hungarian firms are kept as going concerns, the evidence suggests that the going concern...
As an organization readies itself to target what is commonly referred to as a Market of One, a number of issues will typically arise. The article comprises a list of the most common concern in involving executives into a major account program. If these concerns go unmanaged, serious revenue shortfalls...
Article explains that the printed annual report remains as important a communications tool as ever despite the arrival of new technology with which to disseminate the corporate message. Online information puts pressure on the printed version to really come up to scratch; it must now entice the reader with the...
Most people don't view their homes as posing any particular impediment to living there as they age. For those with concerns, stairs are the greatest worry. Those surveyed were asked if there is something about their homes they think could make it difficult or uncomfortable for them as they age...
INTRODUCTION Streptomyces are one of the most attractive sources of biologically active substances such as vitamins, alkaloids, plant growth factors, enzymes and enzyme inhibitors (1-3). Soil Streptomycetes are of the major contributors to the biological buffering of soils and have roles in decomposition of organic matter conductive to...
INTRODUCTION Co-ferrites have attracted much attention in recent years as one of the candidates for high density magnetic recording and magneto-optical recording media because of their unique physical properties such as high Curie temperature, large magnetic anisotropy, moderate magnetization, excellent chemical stability and large Kerr and Faraday rotations...
INTRODUCTION Rapid industrialization worldwide has triggered off a wave of economic development bringing prosperity and advancement for many nations. However, such activity has not been without degradation of the environment, through the depletion and contamination of existing natural resources and discharge of pollutants into air, water and dumping...
INTRODUCTION Harmonic distortion has experienced a continuous increase in power systems owing to the growing use of nonlinear loads. Many studies have shown that harmonics may cause serious effects on power systems, communication systems and various apparatus. (1) As a result, there is a growing concern to limit...
In reference to Chick Blood's article "Trigger Jobs In A Jar" (July/Aug, 2008), Brownells had this concern: "While we all know gunsmiths use abrasice stones to smooth a trigger, and lapping compounds to seat bolt action rifle lugs, Brownells does not recommend anyone other than a trained gunsmith place any...
Because I've been writing a number of articles in these pages concerning shooting World War II era firearms, a number of readers have written or e-mailed me wondering about my "new love." Many are concerned I've lost all feeling for the Colt SAAs, Winchester lever guns, and BPCRs--guns for which...
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As a person goes through life, he's a lucky man if he's able to pursue his passions and make a few friends along the way. Like many American Handgunner readers, my passion is shooting, in particular, competing at the World Speed Shooting Championships, known as the...
To have a Canadian reader lecture us on government and specifically judicial liberalism would be downright laughable if it weren't so darned true. Maybe the Canadians should be more concerned about the state of their own gun climate rather than ours, especially in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling....
INTRODUCTION Geomorphology is the study of surface land forms and their changing (2) Therefore, geomorphologists are concerned with the forms and processes of the earth's surface, paying heed to any form of activity transforming the form of the earth and triggering movement and replacement of materials or introducing...
INTRODUCTION In the past few decades, the mobile communication has been evolved from analogue system to latest digital cellular communications. In Macau where is a small city with an area of around 28 K[m.sup.2] and located 60 Km from Hong Kong, its mobile communication also evolved from GSM...
Moraga's six Town Council candidates hardly agree about anything. Howard Harpham, Janice Kolbe and Dennis Wanken said the town's fiscal situation is the most critical issue the council faces. Incumbent Michael Metcalf said police understaffing is first on his list; Brad Kvederis said development is most pressing....
CHARLOTTE, N.C. AP -- Throughout his vagabond, Hall of Fame coaching career, Larry Brown has never been shy to say what he really thinks. Michael Jordan was his target on Monday. Preparing to begin his record ninth NBA head coaching job, Brown hinted that...
Who would have thought that Steven Gerrard, the Liverpool captain, happily toils away in the kitchen cooking up a sumptuous dish of aromatic sea bream? Or that Scotland's Barry Ferguson plumps for fruit salad? Those are just two recipes recommended by leading footballers in a new cookery...
INTRODUCTION Environmental concerns and limited resources of fuels have been the major constraints in designing combustion systems. These constraints have triggered researchers and manufacturers of combustion systems to develop low polluting and fuel-efficient combustion systems. The major pollutants produced by combustion are unburned and partially burned hydrocarbons, nitrogen...
Brook Barth California Age 28 Height 5'4" Pounds lost 65 At this weight 1 year Brook's challenge Through her early 20s, Brook was slim thanks to cheerleading and regular workouts. But after the birth of her...
Since its founding in 1941 until the 1980s, "Pinecrest" School was dominated by children from "Baywoods," an economically privileged and largely Jewish neighbourhood. In the late 1980s, the population of the school changed to include children of immigrants in an adjacent neighbourhood, "Kerrydale." Seeking to protect their children's cultural capital...
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