Arab and the Greek sailors during the medieval era. The myth started in Europe and then was passed down to Africa and America. The sailors claimed to see mermaids while traveling across different parts of the ocean. They say that Christopher Columbus claimed to see three mermaids in the oceans near Haiti in January of 1493. He said that they were not as pretty as everybody said they were. A mermaids description entails a human upper body and a lower body resembling a fish. Some feel that they
Premium Ocean Fish
Business Continuity Planning‚ Backup‚ and Recovery An important strategy for organizations is to be prepared for any eventuality. A critical element in any security system is a business continuity plan‚ also known as a disaster recovery plan. Business continuity is the chain of events linking planning to protection and recovery. The purpose of the business continuity plan is to keep the business operating after a disaster occurs. The plan prepares for‚ reacts to‚ and recovers from events that
Premium Management Business continuity planning Planning
E-COMMERCE LESSON 2: BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS OF E-COMMERCE Topic: • Introduction Everything has its pros and cons‚ same is with E Commerce‚ lets have a look. • Categories of E commerce Benefits and Limitations • Benefits and limitations of E Commerce The Benefits of EC Few innovations in human history encompass as many potential benefits as EC does. The global nature of the technology‚ low cost‚ opportunity to reach hundreds of millions of people (projected within 10
Premium Electronic commerce Marketing
CAC Global trade patterns and domestic economic affairs was significant to the world. It affects how well the country is running and makes it under control. Global trade patterns and domestic economic affairs has changed and continued in China from 500 to 1750. As time progressed‚ trade patterns and the economy became sophisticated and prominent. Many people began to depend and on the economic issues. Currency has changed into silver which became a huge demand. Today‚ the global trade patterns and
Premium Economics International trade Globalization
interrupts the normal flow of business. Disaster recovery and business continuity planning are two key processes that allow organizations to continue normal business functions in the event of an interruption. When business is disrupted‚ it can cost an organization a lot of money. Potential lost revenues‚ in addition to extra expenses‚ means a reduction in profits. Even though insurance is
Premium Management Business continuity planning Risk
best possible experience to its customers and the best possible relationships with employees‚ shareholders‚ and suppliers. To ensure the consistent availability and delivery of its products and services‚ Acronis has developed the following business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) policy in support of a comprehensive program for BC‚ DR and overall business survivability. Acronis is exposed to potential risks that could disrupt or destroy critical business functions and/or the production and
Premium
Ocean acidification is the ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth’s oceans‚ caused by carbon dioxide from the atmosphere‚ Seawater is slightly basic (meaning pH > 7)‚ and the process is a shift towards pH-neutral conditions rather than a transition to acidic conditions (pH < 7). Ocean alkalinity is not changed by the process‚ or may increase over long time periods due to carbonate dissolution. An estimated 30–40% of the carbon dioxide from human activity released into the atmosphere dissolves into
Premium Carbon dioxide Ocean Global warming
Ocean Carriers Objectives • Forecast pro-forma cash flows for a project • Estimate project values using Net Present Value (NPV) • Conduct sensitivity analysis for the forecast inputs Setting • January 2001 • Customer offering attractive terms on 3-year lease for a capesize carrier • Would require purchase of new carrier since existing fleet does not fulfill customer needs • Should it be purchased? Industry Dynamics • Revenue Drivers • Outlook in the: –
Premium Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Net present value Cash flow
During the time between 1750 and 1900‚ there were a lot of changes happening in countries. This period of time was called the Industrial Revolution. In the Industrial Revolution‚ people were moving around a lot. People moved from one country to another hoping that they could find a better way to live life. There were also people who were forced to leave their country because of a crime. The main reason why people moved was because they wanted to find work. A lot of urbanization was happening
Premium Famine Industrial Revolution Poverty
Throughout history different regions have been able to trade with other areas across the continents. Many factors helped facilitate this trade. Among these factors were the laws of supply and demand‚ the presence of middlemen‚ and common religions. Under the influence of these factors‚ silk‚ jade‚ dye‚ horses‚ and many other goods were traded throughout Asia‚ Africa‚ and Europe. Not only did these factors increase trade‚ but it also helped spread ideas and culture across the world. This cultural
Premium Silk Road China Byzantine Empire