Financing is such a very important part of any business for while one might have a business concept that looks good, without the financing to make the business concept become a reality, it will remain just a bu
Roy Farmer: No, sir. That much is about a sixth of my annual take-home pay. Like most of the people we spoke to, Roy Farmer couldn't find a lawyer to help him. There's little financial incentive for attorneys to take on these cases. It took Farmer nine months to get ...
This chapter will lay the groundwork for everything you learn in this book; nothing else will make sense without it. Come back to this chapter once you have finished reading the entire book; you will probably discover that it all makes much more sense then. Definition of Taxes A tax is ...
At home, you will separate the seeds from the chaff. Clean the seeds by removing any husks or pods. Try to separate as much debris from the seeds as possible since chaff can harbor insect eggs or fungi. Be sure they are dry—to a crisp. Even if the seeds appear dry when you collect...
The situation is further complicated by several factors, such as: a) crop development depends on crop type, b) crop calendar differ across space and crop type, c) farmer customize sowing and harvesting dates, and d) local weather conditions affect growth rates (inter- and intraspecific), ...
This chapter covers emerging zoonotic diseases, with a focus on the current understanding of how and where zoonotic pathogens circulate, their pathways to emergence, potential for sustained human-to-human transmission, and gaps in our knowledge. The first cluster of infections among people may be re...
The stakes for DRNSW were high—delivering government services that drive value for citizens is essential. But for corporate institutions, it could very much be a question of survival. “If a government agency like DRNSW can make such a major shift wi...
Borage is a phenomenal companion plant in the garden. Credit: weha Growing Borage grows quickly and will not need much attention once past the seedling stage. Water regularly until established; no fertilizer is necessary. It can be floppy in high winds, so interplant with more stout plants, ...
The reverse T3 (rT3) test measures how much of the active free T3 hormone is able to bind at thyroid receptors. RT3 is produced in stressful situations and binds to thyroid receptors, but turns them off instead of activating them. (Stress is a common cause of low T4 to T3 conversion. ...
The first household may recommend a good installer or show neighbors directly how much their electricity bills have come down. Similarly, companies are more likely to adopt solar panels if other nearby companies do the same. Social contagion and network effects also play a role in the transition...