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Many UK companies are establishing a physical presence in other European countries. This means owning or leasing property which may need adapting and will need maintaining. Highlights a number of differences in the processes used to have building work carried out by small builders in the UK and France. UK managers unused to dealing with building projects in other countries need to be aware of the possible differences in culture and regulations. Compares current practices in the UK and France.

Seit 1981 wurden in Sarawak (Ostmalaysia) 90% des Regenwaldes vernichtet, die begehrten Tropenhölzer weltweit vermarktet und Platz geschaffen für großflächige Holz- und Palmölproduktion. Einher geht diese Umweltzerstörung mit Landraub, Geldwäsche und gigantischer Korruption. Mit zahlreichen Fotos. (Helga Lüdtke)

In recent years there has been a push by federal and state governments to lower the maximum blood alcohol level at which drivers are considered intoxicated. Many states have lowered the maximum blood alcohol level to .08%. This paper offers insight into drinkers' ability to predict their level of impairment prior to consuming a given amount of alcohol. It addresses the problem of drinkers not knowing how many drinks they can consume before becoming legally impaired. Results indicate males and females differ in their ability to predict impairment levels.