Chapter Three Introduction 3.1.1 History of the original Williamsburg Williamsburg is located on the Virginia Peninsula and lies between small tributaries of the York and James River, and was founded as “Middle Plantation” in 1632. The second oldest university in the United States--William and Mary was founded there. In 1698, due to the burning of the statehouse in Jamestown, the first capital of Virginia Colony, Middle Plantation succeeded as the new capital of the Colony of Virginia. A year
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CSR CASE STUDIES Abbott Laboratories Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company with more than 70,000 employees worldwide and operations in over 130 countries. The Chicago-based company develops and produces nutritional products, laboratory diagnostics, medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Its vision and mission focus on improving people's lives by providing cost effective healthcare products and services. Abbott Pakistan started operations as a marketing affiliate of Abbott Laboratories
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Petronas' venture into the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry more than three decades ago marked Malaysia's entry into the modern gas era. When substantial gas reserves were discovered in Sarawak's Central Luconia basin in the 1970's, it was hoped that monetising this resource would bring revenue and foreign exchange needed to spearhead Malaysia's socio economic development and nation building. It was also realised then that Malaysia's proximity to industrialised Japan, opened the opportunity for
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the oil in the factory premises. I have also provided the aerial picture of the factory preemies where oil talk is situated. The company is situated near the bank of the Parramatta River. Part A Background of the Company An Australian energy pioneer since 1975, G&O WELL is one of the country’s leading gas producers, supplying Australian and Asian customers. G&O WELL has been providing Australia with natural gas from the remote outback for more than 40 years. The company today is the largest
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| | | | | |In 1977, the average U.S. manufacturing corporation had its interest covered almost eight times. By the early 2000’s,| | |the ratio had been cut in half. | | |
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Comprehensive Analysis and Recommendation Report By: Submittal Date: May 3rd, 2013. Table of Contents 1.Executive Summary............................................................................................3 2.History / Origins.…..............................................................................................4 3.Company Split-2012...........................................................................................6 4.Porters Five Forces..................
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I. Executive Summery The evening of April 20, 2010 eleven lives were taken, and 17 others were injured. An exploration for crude oil, now remembered as one of our nation’s largest oil spills in history. A well control event allowed hydrocarbons to escape from the Macondo Well onto Transocean’s Deepwaster Horizon, resulting in explosions and fire on the rig. The fire, which was fed by hydrocarbons from the well continued to burn for 36 hours until the rig sank to bottom of the ocean. “Hydrocarbons
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