Contaminants in the Subsurface

Contaminants in the Subsurface
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2005-04-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 030909447X

At hundreds of thousands of commercial, industrial, and military sites across the country, subsurface materials including groundwater are contaminated with chemical waste. The last decade has seen growing interest in using aggressive source remediation technologies to remove contaminants from the subsurface, but there is limited understanding of (1) the effectiveness of these technologies and (2) the overall effect of mass removal on groundwater quality. This report reviews the suite of technologies available for source remediation and their ability to reach a variety of cleanup goals, from meeting regulatory standards for groundwater to reducing costs. The report proposes elements of a protocol for accomplishing source remediation that should enable project managers to decide whether and how to pursue source remediation at their sites.

Corporate Practices and Conduct

Corporate Practices and Conduct
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 22
Release: 1991
Genre: Business ethics
ISBN: 9780949338969

Booklet outlining the duties of company directors and their ethical and legal responsibilities. Produced by eight business organisations concerned about recent corporate practices, with a working group chaired by Henry Bosch, former head of the National Companies and Securities Commission.

Japanese Foreign Direct Investment and Regional Trade

Japanese Foreign Direct Investment and Regional Trade
Author: Mr.Tamim Bayoumi
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1997-08-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1451948166

We examine the relationship between Japanese FDI outflows, domestic and foreign fixed investment, and the exchange rate. The results indicate that aggregate FDI outflows have been driven by investment in Japan and the exchange rate, while the geographic distribution of such investment has been influenced by foreign economic conditions. We also find that FDI outflows have a temporary impact on exports but a permanent effect on imports. We find no evidence that behavior with respect to East Asia differs from that with respect to North America or Europe.

Producing for the Web

Producing for the Web
Author: Jason Whittaker
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2000
Genre: Authorship
ISBN: 0415231132

Producing for the Web is a clear and practical guide to the planning, setting up and management of a web site. It gives readers a comprehensive overview of the current technologies available for on-line communications and shows how to use then for maximum effect when planning a web site. Producing for the Web sets out the practical toolkit that a web producer will require to create their site, from web and image editors to information processing and programme applications. Supported by a regularly updated and comprehensive web site, Producing for the Web includes: * an introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web * illustrated examples of good page design and site content * on-line support, tutorials and information on latest technologies * advice on content, maintenance and how to use sites effectively * how best to maximise available programmes and applications * tips on writing and style * a discussion about ethics and regulation * an extensive list of resources and Internet terminology.