Jan 12 ( Global-View ) Heading into the mid-week period, the USD is looking decidedly heavy. It appears that EURUSD bottomed late last week on the back of the poorer than forecast employment data. Now the USDJPY has unexpectedly turned south even after new Finance Minister Kan seemed to send signals that a 95.00 level in the pair is what official Japan would like to see. We take the wishes of Japanese officials seriously in forex...more
The heart is one of the most crucial organs of our bodies; it brings life to all the other parts of the body. I love to quote a verse from the bible in the book of proverbs 4; 23 …”keep your heart with all diligence for out of it springs the issues of life…” it is by the way you behave that we can tell what is in your heart. Your altitude is determined by what you are carrying inside your heart. Personal attitude...more
Manufacturers producing equipment that may be exported outside of the United States fall under the rules set forth in ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). Breaches of ITAR can incur substantial penalties, even if those breaches were unintentional.What Is ITAR?ITAR was first enacted in 1976 in order to limit arms exports to Eastern Bloc countries. Items or services on the United States Munitions List (USML) were under strict regulations and companies had to receive authorization from the US Department of State before exporting them. In the last ten years, government enforcement of ITAR has risen dramatically and American manufacturers have had to be more diligent about ITAR compliance.Manufacturers who produce equipment listed on the USML must register with the US Department of State before exporting this equipment to a foreign customer. That customer can be a government, retailer, distributer or even an individual. The company must operate in accordance with ITAR requirements to export the equipment. However ITAR compliance requirements extend outside the company itself.Are Your Components ITAR Compliant?A problem can arise when a company is registered and compliant...more
The 1940s horror film The Wolfman, which starred Lon Chaney Jr. is a horror classic. Lon Chaney Jr. was the perfect actor to portray Lawrence Talbot, the unfortunate soul who was bitten by a werewolf only to find himself become one as well. The film is regarded as a horror masterpiece because instead of focusing solely on the creature for its...more
To achieve positive living, one is first bound to make a lot of mistakes but it is the way we deal with our mistakes that influences our outcome in life. It is not absurd to make mistakes, everybody at some point in life has made mistakes, unlike God; we are not perfect beings. When you make a mistake, practice self forgiveness and...more
When selecting announcements for different types of parties, whether it be for a wedding, a bridal shower or a baby shower you need to know a few things in order to make sure that you get the best possible products at the best prices. There are so many different reasons to invite others to celebrate with you at different times of your life and you want to make sure that you have everything in perfect order for your special day. Not only that, but if you are in charge of making someone elses day really special, you may want to just be sure that you have done everything you can to make that other persons day really special. One of these times is if you are throwing a baby shower or a bridal shower for a very dear friend you want everything to be perfect, and the announcements and invitations that you send out need to be the best possible.Depending on the budget that you have to work with, some people just hand write their invitations and others get them professionally printed. Although it is much more expensive to get them printed, it is also a very nice gesture and is considered more formal if it is done this way. The prices that are charged for these professionally printed...more
Accounting is a methodology by which a company or financial entity measures, discloses, or provides assurance about the financial information of a company that may be used to act as an aid to managers, investors, tax authorities and other decision...more
The Self-Employment tax isnt actually a new tax you have to pay once you start your own business, its a continuation of the Social Security and Medicare taxes that you paid as an employee, but with a variation.Employees have their social security and...more
The world is no longer the peaceful, beautiful and fruitful place God had intended it to be. The truth is that, the people living in this world have become evil and ignore effective living. Hardly does a month end without watching or...more
The common problem with IT based companies of today is that their systems are very much prone to a wide variety of changes which oftentimes deliver negative effects. This is why ITIL best practices were developed to help avoid this kind of things...more
Having an affair with a married man is nothing to take lightly. Yes, it's true that if you find yourself having affairs with married men, you may be excited by the prospect of a future with that man. However, it is important to be grounded in...more
No matter what kind of life you hope to live when you have finally become old and gray, you still need retirement planning services. Grab the opportunity to save some money especially if you are currently enjoying a high paying job. If you would...more