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		<title>What &#8216;Love&#8217; Really Is</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 12:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cuneyt Ersal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have love, you don&#8217;t need to have anything else, and if you don&#8217;t have it, it doesn&#8217;t matter much what else you have. Sir James M. Barrie  In this article, I want to dwell on &#8220;love&#8221;. You know, it’s the thing that we think we know, but in reality we don’t. You probably [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>If you have love, you don&#8217;t need to have anything else, and if you don&#8217;t have it, it doesn&#8217;t matter much what else you have.</em><br />
<em>Sir James M. Barrie </em></p>
<p>In this article, I want to dwell on &#8220;love&#8221;. You know, it’s the thing that we think we know, but in reality we don’t.<br />
You probably have an idea of what love is though. You would describe it by saying things like; love is such a feeling which makes your heart beat faster. It makes you notice your blood pulsing in your veins. Gives you a burst of energy every time the person you love looks at you. And this can go on and on.<br />
Additionally you might mention about some common signs usually occur when you are in love.</p>
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<li>First, you cannot help but think of the person more often everyday.</li>
<li>You wish to always be in his/her company. You alter all your plans to spend time with that person.</li>
<li>You feel overwhelmed because of the feeling called love. You may even lose your appetite.</li>
<li>You become more cheerful. You forgive people easily and nothing will upset you.</li>
<li>You become kinder person and more polite towards others, in brief the whole world.</li>
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<p>It is all these emotions that make the word love so indescribable. But somehow we tend to forget the value of the word love. Most of the times we misuse it. We confuse it with some other notions.<span id="more-4350"></span> <!--more-->Frankly in some instance, I don&#8217;t think people use the word &#8220;love&#8221; properly. These days, everyone consume this word generously. Say, a woman might say to another, “I love your earrings.&#8221; Oh! come on, how can someone love earrings or a hat or something else? Yes, we might “like” an object, but we often tend to misuse the word &#8220;love&#8221; opposed to the word &#8220;like.&#8221;</p>
<p>What we forget is love is so strong that it requires a feedback. In other words, if &#8220;like&#8221; gets a response, it might end up in a &#8220;love&#8221; eventually. Or, it just stays as a &#8220;like&#8221;. The key is here is the response or a feedback. Putting shortly, &#8220;love&#8221; requires at least two sides while &#8220;like&#8221; can only have one. That’s why &#8220;love&#8221; is way stronger than &#8220;like&#8221;. Because love comes with responses, it builds an unshakable bond between those two living things. I say &#8220;living things&#8221; since I believe animals fell love in their world as well. It&#8217;s a scientific fact that dogs get sick if their owners show their anger to them. They are sensitive in their relationships to their owners.</p>
<p>Because of misusing the word, we remember what ‘Love’ really means. To refresh our comprehension of it, I’m adding two anonymous stories below. And please do remember:</p>
<p>&#8220;It’s not hard to find someone who tells you they love you, it&#8217;s hard to find someone who actually means it.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Love doesn’t always have happily ever afters.</strong></p>
<p>A blind girl, who was filled with animosity and despised the world. She didn’t have many friends, just a boyfriend who loved her deeply, like no one else. She always used to say that she would marry him if she could see him. Suddenly, one day someone donated her pair of eyes.<br />
And that is when she finally saw her boyfriend. She was astonished to see that her boyfriend was blind. He told her, “You can see me now, can we get married?” She replied, “And then what? We’d never be happy. I have my eye sight now, but you’re still blind. It won’t work out, I’m sorry.”<br />
With a tear in the man’s eye and a smile on his face, he meekly said, “I understand. I just want you to always be happy. Take care of yourself, and my eyes.”</p>
<p><strong>Without your love, I would die.</strong></p>
<p>One night a guy and a girl were driving home from the movies. The boy sensed there was something wrong because of the painful silence they shared between them that night. The girl then asked the boy to pull over because she wanted to talk. She told him that her feelings had changed and that it was time to move on.<br />
A silent tear slid down his cheek as he slowly reached into his pocket and passed her a folded note. At that moment, a drunk driver was speeding down the very same street. He swerved right into the driver’s seat, killing the boy. Miraculously, the girl survived. Remembering the note, she pulled it out and read. “Without your love, I would die.”</p>
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		<title>Refrigerators on Ocean</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 03:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gozde Koksal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever thought how foods such us fruits, fish, vegetables travel across the world to the USA? Since first cargo container invented in 1950’s ocean shipping industry improved with high technology. Shipping food products became much more easier than before with a high tech reefer containers. International trade is getting global and technology enables [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever thought how foods such us fruits, fish, vegetables travel across the world to the USA? Since first cargo container invented in 1950’s ocean shipping industry improved with high technology. Shipping food products became much more easier than before with a high tech reefer containers. International trade is getting global and technology enables us to reach different foods and goods from different counties. Now we can easily find tropical fruit or vegetables in off-season when you go to your local supermarket.</p>
<p>Special refrigerated containers that commonly called reefers, is one of the biggest improvement in the shipping industry. They provide us with tropical fruits and veggies off-season. Reefers can control temperatures, allowing everything from fish, fruit, meat, and vegetables to pharmaceuticals traveling big distances from far lands. Moreover, refrigerated containers offer more energy efficient ways to move fresh products from point A to point B.</p>
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<p>Reefer containers generally come in 20 foot and 40 foot lengths, with the same general dimensions as that of dry cargo containers of the same size. Though, there is just a little less space available inside the reefer container due to the space occupied by the refrigeration unit and ventilation equipment.<strong> </strong>Some reefers also allow the atmosphere in the container to be controlled so for example, bananas can be shipped between continents without turning brown. <span id="more-4325"></span>Because of reefer containers, that your local grocery store  is able to stock and sell all kinds of fresh products all year round.</p>
<p><strong>What is controlled atmosphere container?</strong></p>
<p>CA (controlled atmosphere) containers regulate oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen levels, as well as temperature and humidity. Managing the balance of atmospheric gasses can help to maintain product quality over longer shipping and storage periods.</p>
<p>Advanced technology let the container maintain level of CO inside the container. Let ‘s say CO2 levels exceed their optimum, the membrane will be activated and start to permeate CO2 molecules away from the cargo space. If O2 level decreases below the set point, the fresh air intake will automatically open up, to let in ambient air. At 2-5% O2 and 2-7% CO2 CA delays ripening and reduces respiration and ethylene production rates. Postharvest life potential of mature-green bananas: 2-4 weeks in air and 4-6 weeks in CA at 14°C (58°F)  Exposure to&lt;1% O2 and/or &gt;7% CO2 may cause undesirable texture and flavor. Use of CA during transport to delay ripening has facilitated picking bananas at the full ripe stage.</p>
<p><strong>What are the benefits of using controlled atmosphere?</strong></p>
<p>Companies are able to ship easily and safely from long distances regardless the type of commodity, long shelf life, decrease in product loss caused by deterioration.<strong> </strong>There is substantial increase in the range of commodities suitable for sea transportation, eliminating the need for expensive airfreight and an important extension of the distribution radius. Since fresh Bananas are the most sensitive cargo prevalent. These specially designed CA (controlled atmosphere) containers to carry bananas over longer distances. It can let you carry fresh bananas for up to 45 days, which enables you to reach more distant markets than ever before. It creates new opportunities for suppliers and buyers to reach more distant markets. Furthermore, CA containers give shippers and receivers far more flexibility compared to break bulk. As you know there are two common container types: 20 foot and 40 foot. A single 20-foot container can hold about 48,000 bananas. Bananas are worldwide a very crucial source of food with production per annum more than 125 million tons.</p>
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<p>I was surprised when I heard that India is the largest producer of banana in the world. Their average banana production is about 30 million tons per year. However, Latin America dominates the international banana trade. To sum up, reefers play a significant part in our everyday lives. The banana you have everyday for breakfast is being imported from South America or India or  Brazilian mango you have every night… They come to your table in reefers from long distances. How? In reefers of course. Due to refrigerated containerized services perishable cargo transport is now safer and more affordable than ever before.</p>
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		<title>America’s Other Favorite Pastime, the Theme Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 12:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alison Cordero</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If there is something I can never get tired of it’s theme parks. The thrills of rides, mystical atmospheres and enormous amounts of imagination that go into many of these places is enough to keep people coming no matter how dangerous, costly or how far they are located. Here in the U.S. alone we have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If there is something I can never get tired of it’s theme parks. The thrills of rides, mystical atmospheres and enormous amounts of imagination that go into many of these places is enough to keep people coming no matter how dangerous, costly or how far they are located. Here in the U.S. alone we have the privilege of housing some of the best amusement parks in the world. I myself have had the privilege of visiting a lot of the ones I am about to mention.</p>
<p><strong>Disney:</strong>What better place to set the mood for our fun-seeking mission than the happiest place on earth. Welcoming families and big kids alike for decades, the Disney parks are beyond magical.</p>
<p>In Anaheim, CA you will find Disneyland &amp; Disney’s California Adventure. Walt Disney started his dream with Mickey Mouse and his films, and took the next step when he opened Disney Land in 1955. History is alive throughout the place and the rides from the Pirates of the Caribbean to Space Mountain are legendary. There is also California Adventure, which is a more recent addition and has a load to offer on it own.</p>
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<p>Then there is Disney World, comprised of 6 different parks: Magic Kingdom (for the lovers of fantasy, this is the home of Cinderella’s Castle); Epcot (for a trip around the world without leaving Florida), Hollywood Studios (the Tower of Terror is a must), Animal Kingdom (for “wilderness” enthusiasts), and the water parks- Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon (if you are not afraid to get a little wet!). <span id="more-4291"></span>I’ve been lucky enough to have the opportunity of visiting several times growing up, each time proven that Disney truly is timeless.</p>
<p><strong>Universal Studios: </strong>With two locations in the U.S., one on each coast (Hollywood, CA and Orlando, FL), you have to find a way and get to one. As a movie buff myself I really enjoy what these theme parks have to offer. The 3D &amp; 4D (Including Spiderman &amp; The Mummy) rides are as realistic as something not realistic can be.</p>
<p>Universal Studios Orlando even has an additional park option to offer. Islands of Adventure has awesome attractions (like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter) and stunning rollercoasters (you cannot leave here without hopping on the Hulk Coaster). These places are hardcore fun and a film lover’s fantasylands.<br />
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Six Flags:</strong>Although I have only been to one, NJ &#8211; right in my backyard, Six Flags houses some of the country’s most sought out roller coasters. Adrenaline Junkies welcome to the mother ship!</p>
<p>With locations in states from California to Illinois, Maryland, Texas, etc. there is no excuse to look for horrifying thrills outside of Six Flags. There are coasters that go beyond the clouds, that plunge you to the ground, and one that even makes you feel like Superman. Plus there are also water parks and Safaris that just add more spice to Six Flag’s adventures.</p>
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<p><strong>Busch Gardens:</strong>Comprised of explorations into two diverse lands, historical Europe (in Williamsburg, VA) and Africa’s wilderness (Tampa, FL), Busch Gardens mixes a bit of learning with a lot of fun. Where else could Apollo’s Chariot soar you into the air like the Olympian Sun God and what a safer way to experience Congo river rapids than in the confine of a controlled waterfall and cave. I’m sure the real life experience of any of these will be so much better but until that day turn to Busch Gardens, trust me it will due for now.</p>
<p><strong>Sea World:</strong>Although I cannot swim (I need to take lessons ASAP), I’ve always loved the water and the world under the sea. Adventures under water are a significant aspect of what these parks have to offer. With massive aquariums and stunning rides to go along, Sea World (in both San Diego and Orlando) is filled with much to learn and explore about marine-life. With unique animal shows, exhibitions and up-close animal tours (meet the penguins and dolphins face to face) packed with the chance to scream your lungs out (on coasters like Kraken), Sea World has a lot going on. I recall leaving my visit to Sea World at 11 years old thinking of a future in marine biology. Well, although that did not come to fruition, I still remember just how much fun I had.</p>
<p>Disney, Universal, Six Flags, Busch Gardens, and the Sea World parks get jammed packed with people for a reason, because we are always looking for a way to find action, adventure and thrills. Not every single one of these amusement destinations will suit everyone, but I am more than certain that at least one of these can more than satisfy each one of us.</p>
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		<title>What Is The Union of South American Nations?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 12:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Monica Sabando</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), also known as Unión de Naciones Suramericanas by the spanish, União das Nações Sul-Americanas by the Portuguese and Unie van Zuid-Amerikaanse Naties by the Dutch,  is an intergovernmental union modeled as the European Union that was launched formally in May 2008. The main aim of forming the union [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), also known as Unión de Naciones Suramericanas by the spanish, União das Nações Sul-Americanas by the Portuguese and Unie van Zuid-Amerikaanse Naties by the Dutch,  is an intergovernmental union modeled as the European Union that was launched formally in May 2008. The main aim of forming the union was to enhance political, economical, social and cultural integration among the South American countries. It would also make to promote environmental and infrastructural development. The idea of ​​South American integration is at the root of the history of South America, is the thought of San Martin and Bolivar among others, the creation of Patria Grande.</p>
<p>The treaty that led to the formation of the Union of South American Nations was signed in 2005 in a summit held in Brasilia by member states of the South American community of Nations (SACN). This treaty was signed by twelve nations, and it replaced the South American Community of Nations (SACN) on May 23, 2008. These nations were Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Guyana, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela and Suriname.</p>
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<p>Panama and Mexico hold observer status in the union. The treaty established goals for integration on related matters and established a general secretariat in Quito, Ecuador and a parliament in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Some of the focus points of the UNASUR were the following: strengthening policy dialogue among Member States to guarantee a space for consultation to reinforce South American integration and participation of UNASUR in the international arena.</p>
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<p>Other focus points are the social and human development with equality and inclusion to eradicate poverty and overcome inequality in the region; the eradication of illiteracy, universal access to quality education and regional recognition of studies and degrees;and the protection of biodiversity, water resources and ecosystems, as well as cooperation in disaster prevention and the fight against the causes and effects of climate change; coordination between the specialized agencies of the Member States, taking into account international standards, to strengthen the fight against terrorism, corruption, the world drug problem, human trafficking, trafficking in small arms and light, transnational organized crime and other threats as well as disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons of mass destruction.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> The integration of South American countries allows an increasing number of cooperation initiatives in order to reduce regional disparities, to promote sustainable development with social inclusion and promoting the competitive insertion of states in the global economy. In the integration process, the development of national science, technology and innovation (ST &amp; I) stands out as a strategic objective for joint action in the region. The Union of South American Nations currently promotes the participation of sectors C, T &amp; I of each country in regional integration through the South American Council of Education, Culture, Science, Technology and Innovation and the Working Group C, T &amp; I, part of COSECCTI.</p>
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		<title>Mother&#8217;s Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nergis Isikli</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My mother never missed a chance to celebrate life. Her name was Sirin, that meant &#8220;cutie&#8221;. She used to play many instruments and invite everyone who would like to celebrate whatever came along in life with her. We always saw her happy with this big smile on her face. She used to tell me that her children [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My mother never missed a chance to celebrate life. Her name was Sirin, that meant &#8220;cutie&#8221;. She used to play many instruments and invite everyone who would like to celebrate whatever came along in life with her. We always saw her happy with this big smile on her face. She used to tell me that her children were her biggest accomplishments in her life. I never understood how she always managed to stand strong and found the right words to say to make things alright. She was a single mother, who raised two kids in the best way she knew, and this carried on until the day she was gone. The day when me and my brother felt, for the very first time in our lives, completely lonely.</p>
<p>When I left my home in Turkey to chase a dream to come to America for a brighter future, my mother was my biggest supporter. She was there when I had a heartache, she was there when I was sick. For all the good times and bad that made my most unforgettable memories, I felt her existence by my side. I did not quite understand until I became a mother myself two years ago, how a woman can show that much strength by herself. Now, I am on the other side of the mothers&#8217; day card. It feels like a never ending learning process how to mother a child.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://morethanshipping.com/mothers-day/"><img class="wp-image-4229 aligncenter" src="http://morethanshipping.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Mother_Love2.jpg" alt="" width="442" height="442" /></a>It is confusing at times and contradictory. Patience is the most important virtue when mothering a child. Some days, while I am at work, and my little boy is sick with the babysitter at home, I can not help my mind from traveling home and worrying about him. When he is sick and away, I feel grief about the times I yelled at him for playing on my computer keyboard with his toy cars when I was trying to work. His first day in daycare I found myself worrying about the possibility that he might not be able to talk to strangers and ask for water and that he might suffer from thirst. To be a mother, as a friend put it once, is a sickening thing, indeed.</p>
<p>I have been living in United States for the last 13 years. A couple years ago, my mom got sick. She was taken to the hospital. My brother was by her side as I lived in the USA and I could not be there every time I was needed. She was sent back home with no diagnosis. Then she got worse. Hospital again. Home again. Hospital one more time. She was apparently suffering from something they could not name &#8211; or we were not given the right information regarding her illness. When she was home over the weekends, seeing my little son on the webcam was her biggest joy. <span id="more-4225"></span>She could just spend hours talking to my little son, who could not talk back then as an infant. I remember her face lightening up even in pain while trying to talk with Suleyman Kaan. Four months ago, when my brother called me and said that I had to fly back immediately as my mom was in intensive care, I found myself on the first plane to Turkey. No words are enough to explain to you what was going on in my mind for that 10 hour plane ride. From my best childhood memories, to the times where we all suffered together, from the day that I left Turkey for the United States for a life change, to the day I became a mother myself, those ten hours did not seem to come to an end. Finally, I arrived in Turkey, and went into her room in the intensive care. It was 15 minutes later while I was holding her hand that she passed away.</p>
<p>Wherever you are, whatever you are doing this Mothers&#8217; Day, and just not for this Mothers&#8217; Day, for every day you live, I suggest you call your mothers everyday &#8211; just to ask her how her day is going. This Mothers&#8217; Day, I celebrate my own mother, with your permission, with a different kind of vibe, with the kind of desire to see all of you connecting with your mothers, wherever you are, again. Show your mother some love this Mother’s Day and every day. Before all else is out of your reach, before all has come to an end. I celebrate my mother Sirin this mother’s day more strongly than ever. For what she represented in life: For the endless love and kindness mothers have to offer. Wanting nothing in return. My mother postponed death to be able to hold my hand one last time. That&#8217;s how strong of a mother she was.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Pass this along.<br />
Make your mother feel as strong as she is.<br />
With my best,</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Nergis Isikli Sarigoglu.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sirin&#8217;s daughter.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Suleyman Kaan&#8217;s mom.</p>
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		<title>Story of Logistics</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 13:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mahab Rahman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Logistics is a word that you see most often on the side of trucks. But it has a bigger meaning: the management of the flow of materials through an organization, from raw materials to finished goods. It is to deliver the right product to the right place at the right time. The Oxford Dictionary defines [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Logistics is a word that you see most often on the side of trucks. But it has a bigger meaning: the management of the flow of materials through an organization, from raw materials to finished goods. It is to deliver the right product to the right place at the right time. The Oxford Dictionary defines logistics as “the science of movement, supply and maintenance of military forces in the field.”</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4217" title="logistic-pic1" src="http://morethanshipping.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/logistic-pic13-228x300.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="300" /></p>
<p>Logistics might sound a simple enough business of moving things around, but it is growing more complex. Customers are demanding more custom tailored services. Innovative technology and greater use of the internet opens up new ways of passing the information around, Now that companies re-engineered and scrubbed the waste from their assembly lines, logistics seems to get closer attention. Now companies are more demanding, and looking for the right products at the right time, logistics plays a key role in their business plan.</p>
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<p>Good logistics can make all the difference to a company&#8217;s ability to serve its customers. Besides the primary function of delivering the products, logistics serves many other functions to businesses.<span id="more-4205"></span> It is not just what you make or how you make it. These functions include warehousing, customer service, and coordinating with manufacturers. It is how quickly you get the parts together, or shift finished products from mainly Asian factories to western markets. The success of retailers depends largely on getting the right goods to the right place at the right time. Indeed, some companies lost control and were anxious to go in searching of lower costs, it failed to maintain a system that could adapt quickly to what was selling and what was not without logistical help. In an ever changing world, as the process of doing business with end users evolves, importance of logistics becomes more paramount. From importers to freight forwarders to truckers to carriers, everyone has a significant function. Supply chain management continuously evolves with the ever changing supply and demand.</p>
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		<title>Fun Things To Do In The Summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 02:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Methela Naz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With summer coming up right around the corner, many of you are probably making plans or thinking of fun things to do. Because summer is such a short season, it is so easy to forget how to enjoy those lovely few months. One second summer is here and just a simple blink later, it is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With summer coming up right around the corner, many of you are probably making plans or thinking of fun things to do. Because summer is such a short season, it is so easy to forget how to enjoy those lovely few months. One second summer is here and just a simple blink later, it is autumn again and the leafs are no longer green or on the tree. So, let’s make this summer a memorable one shall we? Below are just a few of the infinite amount of things you can do in the summer.</p>
<p><strong>Parasailing </strong></p>
<p>If you are not scared of heights or water, then I can almost guarantee you that you will absolutely LOVE parasailing. It was definitely one of the best experiences of my life. Just being up in the air, relaxing and floating in air is a feeling hard to explain unless you experience it. Besides that, to be dipped in the middle of the ocean is like a cherry on top. I suggest that you add parasailing to the top of your list for this summer.</p>
<p><a href="http://morethanshipping.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/parasailing1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4178" title="Parasailing" src="http://morethanshipping.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/parasailing1-300x213.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="213" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Horseback Riding</strong></p>
<p>Although I don’t believe that horseback riding is a summer activity, I think it is definitely something you should try out this summer.<span id="more-4165"></span> Honestly, I think that horseback riding has a different taste in each season. In the fall it is nice to go on a trail with a group of people whereas in the summer, a semi private or even a private guide would be amazing. Just picture yourself riding through a creek on a horse in a summer day with the love of your life while the sun shines on your lovely face and your hair flowing through the air..Maybe I got a little bit carried away, but you got the point.</p>
<p><a href="http://morethanshipping.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Horseback-Riding.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4197" title="Horseback Riding" src="http://morethanshipping.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Horseback-Riding-e1367594285345-224x300.jpg" alt="" width="224" height="300" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Jet Skiing</strong></p>
<p>I personally am very scared to go on a jet ski by myself but if it is with my boyfriend or even just another friend, I am up for it! It is just a fun activity to do in a hot summer day. However, I suggest that you drive a bit far from New York, because jet skiing in New York is not as fun as New Jersey or Philadelphia.</p>
<p><strong>Camping</strong></p>
<p>This is on the top of my list for this summer! I have never gone camping by myself but heard so many positive things from friends, coworkers and many others. I think it is an experience that everyone should have at least once in their lifetime, so I will make sure I experience it this summer.</p>
<p><strong>Theme Parks</strong></p>
<p>You cannot complete your summer without going to at least one theme park at least once during the few months! My personal favorite is Splish Splash since I am the water ride type of a person but there are so many more! Make sure to plan a day with a group of fun friends to get the most fun out of it.</p>
<p><strong>Brooklyn Bridge</strong></p>
<p>Now who can forget a romantic walk on the Brooklyn Bridge on a lovely summer evening? Try watching the sunset; it is one of the most beautiful things you will ever experience. I personally like to hang out at the South Street seaport for a while and then walk back to the bridge.</p>
<p><a href="http://morethanshipping.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/brookly-bridge1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4188" title="brookly bridge" src="http://morethanshipping.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/brookly-bridge1-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Banana Boating</strong></p>
<p>This is another one of those things that are on the top of my list for this summer. Last summer I almost went banana boating, but it did not happen so this summer I will make sure I make it happen. I think it will be super fun since I love all sort of water activities!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://morethanshipping.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Banana-Boating.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-4193" title="Banana Boating" src="http://morethanshipping.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Banana-Boating-300x237.jpg" alt="" width="270" height="213" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Highland Park </strong></p>
<p>Is it one of those days where you want to hangout with friend or your significant other but you do not know what to do or where to go and at the same time you feel extremely lazy? Why don’t you grab a late lunch from any of the awesome restaurants in the meat packing districts and then take a stroll on the Highland Park! It is such a peaceful place even if you just want some time to yourself. Sometimes if you are lucky, you might even get to catch a free movie that is playing. Also if it gets too hot, you can grab a drink or even some ice cream from all the different little food shops nearby.</p>
<p>I hope I was able to give you some ideas on how to spend this beautiful summer and if you have other ideas, please let me know. I hope you guys enjoy the summer!</p>
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		<title>The North American Free Trade Agreement</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeynep Izmirli</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NAFTA, The North American Free Trade Agreement, was signed in 1994. NAFTA is basically a free-trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The idea behind it is to promote the North American economy and to protect the intellectual property rights of the businesses. Under the NAFTA, all non-barriers to agricultural trade between United [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NAFTA, The North American Free Trade Agreement, was signed in 1994. NAFTA is basically a free-trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The idea behind it is to promote the North American economy and to protect the intellectual property rights of the businesses. Under the NAFTA, all non-barriers to agricultural trade between United States and Mexico were eliminated. In 1998, all tariffs related to agricultural trade between United States and Canada was removed. Between Mexico and Canada, most of the tariffs were eliminated within 15 years from the beginning of the NAFTA application.</p>
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<p>Certainly, one sector of the U.S. economy that has been affected the most by the NAFTA is the labor union. Almost all of the labor unions in the U.S. have opposed NAFTA. They fear that they would lose their jobs to the Mexicans because of lower wage rates there. Additionally, there is a trade deficit especially between United States and Mexico. Since 1994, there are many jobs destructed than jobs created in all 50 states. <span id="more-4147"></span>An increase in wages of the workers producing exports, but growing trade deficits have meant that the number of workers who have been hurt by imports has exceed the number who have benefited through increased exports.</p>
<p>In contrast of that, the agricultural sector of U.S.A has seen an overall positive effect with 22% growth of agricultural exportation to Canada and Mexico. It is also important when we look at the national GDP and how United States is a big player under NAFTA. United States&#8217;s GDP is 20 times larger than Mexico’s GDP and 10 times larger than Canada’s GDP.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4152" title="NAFTA" src="http://morethanshipping.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/NAFTA1-300x218.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="218" /></p>
<p>However, Mexican economy benefited from NAFTA more than United States and Canada.  First, Mexico grew into richer countries by the way the per-capita income increased. Second, the unemployment rate decreased progressively, because American and Canadian industries moved and continue moving to Mexico. In addition, the foreign investments and exportation increased to Mexico. As much as of it&#8217;s advantages, NAFTA brought some disadvantages to the Mexican economy. The most important one being Mexico&#8217;s loss of it&#8217;s small businesses, because the trade barriers came down.</p>
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<p>Furthermore, Mexican farmers are against the NAFTA as agreement because they think that US farmers who benefited from their government subsidies, affect the prices of Mexican agriculture. Therefore many Mexican sectors was affected by NAFTA and shown decline in the wages.</p>
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<p>Yet, many economists argue that NAFTA has done well for all three countries. If we focus on United States’ economy, we should think about the recession as supplement problem of the actual situation. Government encourages public spending and adds trillions of dollars on US economy but manufacturing is not improving yet, so this contrast couldn’t accelerate the process of recovery. Thinking about jobs lost in the last three years, about half millions jobs were eliminated by employers; in my point of view government must focus on improving investment on sectors that need to hire more eligible workers to reduce the rate of unemployment for the next coming years.</p>
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		<title>What Makes a Good Feng Shui House?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzan Akkayaoglu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Mandarin Chinese, the word ‘feng’ means wind and the word “shui” means water. As in Chinese superstition both of these words combined is believed to create positive and good energy. That being said, having a good feng shui at your house, is believed to bring happiness and success to your life. In order to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Mandarin Chinese, the word ‘feng’ means wind and the word “shui” means water. As in Chinese superstition both of these words combined is believed to create positive and good energy. That being said, having a good feng shui at your house, is believed to bring happiness and success to your life.</p>
<p>In order to attract strong Feng Shui energy into your house, first you need to be sure your house is surrendered by good Chi. For the very first step, you can begin with checking out the surroundings of your house. See if you can change or improve anything. You might have to do some landscaping or place some feng shui cures outside your house to have a smooth, strong and clear energy flow to your front door.</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter whether you live in a house by a nice landscape or in an apartment by a crowded street where sunlight is a challenge to catch. Wherever it is that you call it home; it must be a welcoming place for you, starting from the outside look of it.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-4126" title="Feng Shui House" src="http://morethanshipping.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/suzan2-300x203.jpg" alt="" width="337" height="237" />First, give a glance at outside of your house. Is there a big tree, or any other feature blocking the flow to your front door?<span id="more-4123"></span> Is it too crowded by the entrance? Meaning do you block the pathway yourself with recycling bins, old pots, shoes outside the front door? If so, then you need to take care of that before you change anything inside your house. Move the recycling bins, place your shoes elsewhere. If you see anything that is broken or miss-painted, then try to fix or paint over the walls to make your entrance warm and welcoming.</p>
<p>As you enter your home, you want to create a good first impression. It does not matter how big or small your house is; from a modest side table with a small lamp to a big round table placed in the center of your hallway with a flower-filled vase on top, there are a lot of choices to welcome good Chi into your home. If your space is very limited, even a nice rug with vibrant colors or a beautiful art with strong colors will do the job.</p>
<p>After you make sure you have a clear pathway and a nice entrance you can move to the other rooms at your house. For every room you should create the best energy to support the specific activities intended for that space.</p>
<p><strong>Placing the mirrors.</strong> Depending on where you place them, mirrors can bring the best energy or can be a big taboo in Feng shui. A mirror facing the front door is one of the big taboos second one being the mirror facing your bed. The reason placing a mirror facing the front door is not recommended is because it is believed that mirror pushes away all the good energy that is about to enter the house. Therefore, the good energy leaves the house before it can even travel through other rooms. Mirror facing your bed directly is said to deplete your personal energy when you need it the most. Because at night time while you are sleeping your body is doing most of its repair work and that’s when you need your personal energy the most.<br />
Instead place a mirror in the East, Southeast or North areas of your home to bring the water element energy to your home.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-4127" title="Feng Shui House " src="http://morethanshipping.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/suzan1-300x148.jpg" alt="Feng Shui Bedroom " width="341" height="194" /></p>
<p><strong>Locating your bed.</strong> Having a good headboard is the start of good feng shui. If you do not have a headboard for your bed you want to make sure you have a solid wall behind your bed. When you sleep under the window, your personal energy tends to get weaker over time, as it has neither proper support, nor protection.<br />
Organizing your books. You can keep a few books in your room if you read to put yourself to sleep, but too many books can make you feel overwhelmed in the space so try to keep all your books in the office space at your home or if your space is limited put them in a section of your living room. Having a bookshelf above your head by your bed can also bring lots of thoughts in your mind; therefore it might give you hard time to fall asleep at night.</p>
<p><strong>Crystals</strong> are very popular in feng shui cure because they bring strong energy from earth. There is a variety of crystals that can be used for feng shui purposes. Most commonly used crystals for feng shui are the faceted lead crystals (Swarovski-type crystals). These can be purchased at bookstores and gift shops, or on-line. More powerful feng shui rock crystals can be purchased in specialty stores. You can also find some natural crystals in new age bookstores.</p>
<p><strong>Lucky bamboos</strong> are one of my favorite. I love the looks that they create even when they are placed in a simple vase. They could be a very nice interior design for you room and also bring luck to your home. These bamboos can be purchased at many Asian stores. Numerous flower shops carry bamboo stalks of different heights; you can choose your own pot/container, as well as different rocks to go with your very own design of feng shui lucky bamboo.<br />
Water is an element that will bring in wealth and prosperity. So consider fish tank, aquarium or a water fountain in your home for wealth and prosperity. Almost all the Asian family will have some kind of water element in their living house.</p>
<p> <img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4142" title="Feng Shui Bamboo" src="http://morethanshipping.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/clip_image0013-300x209.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="209" /></p>
<p>Last but not least, be sure to treat your home well. Start with keeping your home clutter free. Trust me; in a messy house you will find it harder to concentrate on your plans, therefore it will take longer time for you to finish up your work. Additionally as a common sense air out your rooms daily and make sure your house sees the sunlight or use candles once in a while to create nice scent.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about where to find some of these feng shui elements I suggest you simply visit Chinatown. It is a fun place to visit and I can assure you that you will find almost anything you want there!</p>
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		<title>Logistics Excellence Trough a Highly Skilled Workforce</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nergis Isikli</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Global Trade]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The logistics and transportation industry in the world is overly competitive. Multinational firms prepare themselves to better facilitate the flow of goods throughout the world. The term “Logistics Excellence” has emerged in the logistics terminology. All companies International and domestic alike therefore employ a highly skilled workforce to ensure excellent service. Over $1.5 billion is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The logistics and transportation industry in the world is overly competitive. Multinational firms prepare themselves to better facilitate the flow of goods throughout the world. The term “Logistics Excellence” has emerged in the logistics terminology. All companies International and domestic alike therefore employ a highly skilled workforce to ensure excellent service. Over $1.5 billion is invested in the transportation business in the United States in recent years, just to give you an idea. MTS is aware of the cutthroat competition and is continuously investing in its skilled workforce and technology to better ourselves in every aspect.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">There are multiple transportation modes, air and express services, maritime transport, freight rail and truck transport integrating supply chains network of producers and consumers.<a href="http://morethanshipping.com/logistics-excellence"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-4107" src="http://morethanshipping.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/shutterstock_91997225.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="432" /></a></p>
<p>There is, as we always say, “more than shipping” to logistics. The product being shipped goes through a complex set of steps from manufacturing to delivery that includes multiple governments, companies, and third party service providers. To serve customers efficiently, multinational and domestic firms need to provide tailored logistics and transportation solutions that ensure coordinated goods movement from origin to end in the most safely and timely manner.<br />
The most important step in providing tailored logistics for such a revenue building industry starts from team building. Choosing the people that will create the most efficient team is key. <span id="more-4095"></span>Providing tailored logistics experience to domestic and international clients refers to wide range of controlled activities. Every step of logistics training under the guidance of experts therefore is designed for improving team performance.</p>
<p>Here at MTS, we are dedicated to building a solid reliable team to provide the customer service that logistics customers need in a highly competitive market. As each team member, we understand our responsibilities to provide support, motivation and recognition to one other to stay on top of our jobs to make our customers satisfied. Most managerial positions at MTS today are held by professionals who have 10+ years experience in their field. Every season we are inviting experts in the business to MTS, to train us; cross sectional studies are being studied to understand customer expectations and psychology with the target of building better teams. Operation managers and sales team support each other extensively. The ongoing success of MTS, depend on people who have different skills, personalities and knowledge. Utilizing all of these different attributes in each team member, we are able to generate more ideas. As more ideas are generated, more creative solutions emerge that are leading to better results in problem solving.</p>
<p>As a result there are some of the value added services our expert team members provide for our valuable customers. Understanding the complexity of each step will provide the readers the basis for understanding the reasons of extensive and continuous training.</p>
<p><strong>1- Shipper Coordination/Shipment Planning and Consulting:</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Depending on your location and your load, we are trained to provide you with the best information before you even choose your means of transportation. This requires us to research about the nature and durability of your load, best storage and transportation idea while your merchandise is being shipped. We then coordinate the shipment with multiple shipping agencies for a smooth operation.</p>
<p><strong>2- DDP Cargo Handling/ Purchase Order Management System:</strong></p>
<p>Our staff is fully versed in INCOTERMS. We follow up on your shipment on every checkpoint, updating you in a timely manner and taking care of everything in between- including customs entrances and clearance, also giving you the option to follow up on your own shipment status through our Purchase Order Management System that allows you for your own password protected entry.</p>
<p><strong>3- Air Cargo Management:</strong></p>
<p>Time is money. We know that well here. MTS organizes and manages air shipments when sensitive deadline delivery of your import or export cargoes is necessary. We book major air carriers to ensure safe and timely delivery of your goods.</p>
<p><strong>4- Warehousing Management System:</strong></p>
<p>MTS team has years of experience in the warehousing and distribution of all types of materials and commodities; textile, high-value, electronics, machinery, oversized equipment.<br />
Many experienced team members make it possible for MTS for providing the quality of the services it does in the logistics business. We go beyond the reach to grasp the needs of the fast growing world, with more multi-national companies who are investing big in transportation of goods that are more in variety and quantity each day. In the four continents that MTS operates in, &#8211; in US, in China and in Turkey, it is because of our dedication to our customers that we only work with the best. In US, our contractors and providers are yearly evaluated for their cooperation and performance level. In addition to that, our web based tracking system allows the customers to track their shipments from China, and all the information regarding the load in real time.</p>
<p>All the steps of the logistics business require detailed calculations, excellent communication and follow up skills in providing a trustworthy service. For conducting business to become trustworthy in logistics business we need to have excellent team mates who not only support each other but understand and rely on each other and trust each other. That is what we believe in here in MTS and that is what we are trained to be.</p>
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