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rice, wheat and maize) grown in more than 120 countries over a harvested area of approximately 10 million hectares. The annual production of banana is about 88 million tonnes (Frison and Sharrock, 1999). It is the crop in superior position due to all year round fruiting habit. Therefore it contributes significantly to food and income security…

After years of steering clear of sexually explicit material in favor of the frisky but softer content favored by Hugh Hefner, Playboy has embraced hardcore pay-per-view programming and has launched the hard porn channels, Spice and Vivid. In the beginning the shift proved beneficial to Playboy as in 2001 the TV production had higher margins (26%) than the magazine ones (2%) and the television business made up 45% of the revenues (Business Week, 2002). Thus, Playboy decided to expand even further…

good, but the negative effects on physical health last much longer. Junk foods have become a prominent feature of the diet of youngsters, especially in the developing country. The health problems that stem from overweight and obesity can shorten the life span. Future medical practitioners should know that these kinds of eating habits will create nutritional deficiencies along…

of us get at least seven hours of sleep per night? That 's a serious problem, according to sleep researchers. On average, Americans are racking up sleep debt at an alarming rate -- approximately 336 hours - or two entire weeks worth of sleep - every year. The benefits of sleep, both health and cognitive, might surprise you. Benefits of Sleep: Diabetes An eye-opening study by researchers at the University of Chicago highlighted several areas in which sleep prevents health problems. Eleven…

Bridgestone Behavioral Health Center: Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis INTRODUCTION In June of the current year Dr. Thomas Russell, Executive Director, and Susan Smyth, Accountant, at the Bridgestone Behavioral Health Center were discussing the necessity of gaining a better understanding of how to monitor the Center’s operating and financial performance. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Bridgestone provides prevention, intervention, and treatment services for individuals with substance abuse…

....... Sales Discounts Forfeited .................. ($8,000 – X 2%) 160 180 6,000 160 This entry may be made at the next time financial statements are prepared. Also, it may occur on 12/29 when Harding Company’s receivable is adjusted. 12/29 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts ............... Accounts Receivable—Harding Co. .. [$7,840 + $160 = $8,000; $8,000 – (10% X $8,000) = $7,200] 7-25 7,200 7,200 EXERCISE 7-13 (10-15 minutes) (a) Cash ........................…

post-World War II subsidences before the mid 1990s, it took a normal of 10 months for the economy to recover the occupations it had lost amid the subsidence. Yet, after the mid 1990s retreat, it took almost two years, and after the mid 2000s subsidence, it assumed control more than three-and-a-half years. Sadly, the recuperation from the Great Recession is taking after the slow example of these last two recuperations, yet likely with a much more timetable. In October 2010, 16 months after the…

The real test will be for the students to document their work adequately (i.e. cross-referencing and tieing balances back to the trial balance). • The lead schedule must be adjusted like the accounts receivable schedule. • There is a problem with inventory obsolescence. This amount is subject to student estimate. We have come up with an estimate based on day sales in inventory and using last year’s %. • The student…

Orwell and The Vision of 1984 When George Orwell finished his landmark novel 1984 he had lived a life that is difficult to compare. His first hand experiences with totalitarianism and imperialism culminated in one the best and wildly known dystopian novels. Though known primarily as a journalist during his life, his success is associated with 1984 (“Biography of George Orwell”). The story shows the reasons why this is true. It is difficult to read this book and not worry about what one…

John Miller working with SEIU, Raiseup, and the MTA on the fair share amendment explained that, “we would be able to make investments in people and physical infrastructure that could strengthen our economy, expand opportunity, and directly improve the life…