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On May 19, 1956, the CMR convention came into being in Geneva. This convention laid out a standardized format for a consignment note, with the purpose of confirming a contract of carriage between the consignee, consignor, and carrier for cross-border cargo transport across Europe. According to this agreement, the country of at least one concerning party must ratify the protocols …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death and lead to permanent disability. Additionally, it is among the most widespread health problems in the elderly. The CDC estimates that by 2050, 1-in-3 adults could have the disease and that around 25 percent of older adults at the age of 65 …

For those working in tech support, it can be a pain to explain something to a customer who has zero technical know-how. “What do you mean my computer has bugs? I don’t ever leave it in the garden.” “Did you say I should connect the mouse? Why does that little pest have to do with fixing my computer?” These are …

Burn injuries can happen in an instant and can have a multitude of causes — from defective products to extremely hot food being served in a restaurant — or an improperly set water heater. This infographic illustrates some of the basic facts about burns including causes, treatment costs, and statistics. One interesting fact is that most burn injuries occur inside …

Dog allergies is now a buzzword in the present era. Even you might be allergic to your dog. There are multiple types of dog allergies, such as food allergies, skin allergies, and environmental allergies. Most of the time dog owners become annoyed when their when their dog suffering from allergies especially with the food allergies. I have seen that dog …

Despite the prevailing opinion that health and safety goes too far and “molly coddles” people, there are no signs of improvement in the Health and Safety Executive statistics. In fact the number of injuries and even fatalities in the workplace has increased year on year. This increase is costing businesses, and the UK economy dearly, with an estimated £14.1 billion …

Sales and marketing teams, through the help of technology, has become more empowered to create more meaningful relationships with potential and existing customers. Paying attention to your sales funnel can improve marketing performance because it provides an ideal process for a customer’s life cycle. It guides the marketing team on the steps needed to improve a prospect’s experience—from considering the …

Understanding the purpose and relevance of a surety bond can sometimes be challenging. Most of us have heard the term but we still don’t quite understand it. The simplest definition of a surety bond is that it represents insurance for the party requiring the bond, also known as an obligee. It can also be defined as a guarantee made by …

Structural warranties protect your savings by covering the integral components of a home such as: windows, siding and stucco, plumbing systems, and more. A structural warranty is different from a systems and appliances warranty in that it doesn’t cover appliances like dishwashers or microwaves. If you’re in the market for a new home, check out this infographic on structural warranties …