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There is nothing like the attraction of having your very own view of the ocean with fish swimming around in an aquarium. You may decide choose some custom made aquariums, which they can make yourself or get someone else to do it for you, because the space you have chosen does not take the standard size aquarium that you can buy and it is already made. An aquarium, whether it is in the office or at home, is very relaxing and is something that can be captivating for a long period of time, as well as setting off the room as a beautiful highlight. Live coral and plants can be added to the aquarium to create the illusions of a miniature reef in an office or home. As well you can use different colored...

Brisbane - Sunshine Coast - Gladstone - Rockhampton - Airlie Beach - Townsville - Cairns Total Distance 651kms Highlights * Crocodile Hunters Australia Zoo * Sunshine Coast * Mon Repos Beach, with the largest loggerhead turtle rookery in the South Pacific * Great Barrier Reef * Kuranda Scenic Railway in Cairns Queensland is known as the Sunshine State of Australia, boasting perfect tropical weather and the world's largest coral reef. With the azure waters of the Coral Sea and the South Pacific Ocean lapping its coastline, Queensland has something for everyone from adrenaline pumping adventure to relaxing on the sun-drenched beaches. Day 1 - Brisbane to Sunshine Coat (93 kms) Start your day early and...

Corner computer desk is a handy kind of desk that gives maximum efficiency as far as amount of space available is concerned. These are available in different sizes and you can choose one that best suits your requirements. You can choose between small/ upright design/ with side tables/ extending along both walls/ one with glass top along with open design to give modern feel/ oak desk with carved ornate details and many more. Corner desk are very popular these days and are especially purchased by people who purchase personal computers. Almost all the homes need a PC and if in case your problem is limited space then corner desks are here to solve your problem. If you have decided to buy a Corner...

Investing in "green" companies has become popular as people have become more aware of environmental issues such as peak oil and global warming. But just as investing in "dot coms" during the 90s was the trend of the times, "green" is also a trend and should not be taken as an indicator of guaranteed profits. In fact, investing in "green" companies can be quite risky due to under-capitalization and lack of operating history due to their start-up status. But you can reduce the risk by investing in established companies that are strategically adding green methods and systems to their existing business models. Here are a few industries to consider. Existing energy companies across the globe are...

Green plumbing, or eco-friendly plumbing, is designed to complement other sustainable home improvement initiatives, in the move to reduce the environmental footprint of our activities on the planet. Plumbers armed with these skills can implement and install a variety of energy saving systems and appliances in the home. A green plumber typically has to obtain certification by attending a number of relevant courses, after which they are considered accredited. This confirms that they have expertise in a number of areas, including water efficient technologies such as solar hot water systems, rainwater tanks and grey water recycling systems; amongst others. They also should be in possession of the most...

An environmentally-sound home is one that makes less of an impact on the environment. This example of home can include adding things like energy-efficient appliances or low-e windows to make your home more efficient or maybe even adding more substantial items like solar power or a water recycling system. If you are making these modifications now, the neat thing is that many of the products cost less now than in the past. If your home is in the process of being built, you can elect to have the home constructed to take maximum advantage of the natural illumination of the home. Making a home more efficient or purchasing an eco-friendly home will not only save you costs on things like utility bills, but...

As a society, we are more environmentally conscious than ever before. Everywhere you look there is mention of recycling and Earth Day, of saving money and saving the ozone. Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality recently conducted an analysis of the environmental effects of drinking tap water versus bottled water. Their conclusions showed that recycling, while beneficial, may not be the best option. DEQ compared the effects of drinking tap water in reusable bottles, like those available from Back 2 Tap, against the potential damage to the environment caused by the "production, packaging, and transportation of bottled water," according to Scott Learn in The Oregonian. While, obviously...

Reno's, Office is populated by electrical engineers, auto cad technical support personal and they have been trying to grow Spectrum Begonias with marginal success. Now in all fairness to the Reno office it's located on the 4th floor facing due west in northern Nevada which is approximately 4400' feet above sea level, in high desert geological bowl, air is thin, dry, hot during the day and cold at night with zero humidity; the only humidity in the office is large plastic pond the engineers filled with water, recycling water pump and gold fish; all of tropical plants begonia including leaf plant tropical are located around the pond for humidity. Reno's senior cad operator went into office on Saturday...

The main problem with sponge filter media of any type is clogging due to mechanical filtration. The better designed sponge filter media is one that maximizes the amount of time between cleanings that the sponge media will not clog under normal use. When the flow slow or water begins to flow around the sponge media (such as in many Aqua Clear Filters), you need to rinse/clean your sponge filter media. The best method is to use used aquarium water from a water change and squeeze the sponge several times until nothing more is expelled form the sponge. You also may use de-chlorinated tap water or well water (without added chemicals) for rinsing your sponge media. I often will use both methods and I will...

orld is in dire need of help, so it is definitely a good thing that a lot of companies are taking the initiative to preserve the environment. One of them is Hewlett-Packard. One of the giants when it comes to printing and desktop solutions for personal and business use, they have taken eco-friendly steps not just for marketing but also for their social responsibility. Energy-efficient Desktop PCs Why do they have to convert their PCs to be more energy-efficient? Every time a person uses electricity, he or she is actually burning coals and fossil fuels. In case you do not know, they can be potentially harmful to the environment because of their emissions and increase air pollution. HP decided to...

Permanent Culture, or Permaculture, was initially conceived as a self-sustaining agricultural method, where agricultural systems are designed to require minimal, or ideally, no external human intervention. In modern days this term has been extended to describe a holistic approach to designing self-sufficient and ecologically-balanced human settlements, which minimizes our dependence on industrial systems of production and distribution and promotes synergy and harmony among the different components of our immediate environment. Permaculture aspires to establish an ecological balance within the system. A perfectly balanced system is one that does not require external modifications and relies...

A fish aquarium light compensates for the lack of direct sunlight suffered by tanks kept away from light source. You need not be a limnologist to provide the right light settings for the fish. A basic understanding of light types and the recommended hours of light exposure for fish types is enough. The lighting needs vary between freshwater and saltwater aquariums. The timing of exposure also varies between fish only tanks, reef tanks, and live plant tanks. Too much radiance can induce the growth of algae, while appropriate exposure maintains the balance and growth of algae. Too much luminosity can affect the health of the fishes. It stresses them, decreases their activity, and overall growth. Use a...

Having your water delivered right at your doorstep is the most valuable convenience of the modern time. Gone are the days when people only relied on water from faucets or wells, especially now that we know more about contamination tendencies of these sources. For human consumption, cleaner water is better opted, and so bottled distilled or pure water is selling bigger than before. There are also many companies or even retailers that offer refilling of water containers and they have caused a reduction in the production of plastic bottled water and generation of plastic waste which is something that environmentalists are happy about. If you are opting for water to be delivered to you, keep in mind...

Did you know it takes eight gallons of water to produce one tomato?  And one hundred and twenty gallons to grow one egg?  Or what about the sixty thousand gallons of water to make a car?  Commercial and industrial usage of water is mind boggling.  While in some cases water is a necessary component to producing the food and equipment we need to be comfortable, there is definitely room for cutting out water waste.  Here is an overview of some key industries and the areas in which they use water. Office buildings and other commercial establishments typically use water for rest rooms and other domestic uses (like water fountains), cooling, heating, and landscaping.  Some buildings also have...

When you own custom fish tanks it is very important to keep your fish healthy. The confined space means that disease will spread rapidly through the aquarium if you don't take measures to prevent this happening. As your experience with fish grows, you will spot signs of illness early. If you are going to populate your tank with expensive fish or a lot of different species it is wise to consider buying a separate tank to act as a hospital tank. If one of your pets is sick you can move him to the new tank to help him recover quicker, stop the other fish harassing him while he is in a weakened state and also prevent the spread of infection. If you suspect your fish is ill get the proper attention for...

Residual income affiliate programs can be some of the best and most lucrative business opportunities that are currently available on the Internet today. Residual income programs have become more popular because they are simple to set up and once up and running work mostly on autopilot. These types of business opportunities are also very cheap to set up and run. Start-up costs can be as low as $10 and monthly running costs around $10-$30. Once you have grasped the basic concept of a residual income affiliate program you can be up and running and making money within a few days. By promoting digital information products from places such as ClickBank and commission Junction you will receive a commission...

While visiting your friend you could not avoid noticing a beautiful fish tank standing in the living room. You want to have one too? In this freshwater setup article I would like to help you to setup your own freshwater tank, starting with the necessary fish supplies. Equipment list: 1- Aquarium- bigger tanks will be easier to maintain then smaller tanks. In small tanks any water parameters change or drop in temperature will lead to disaster while large tank is more tolerating. 2- Aquarium gravel. 3- filter- internal, hang-on or external filter it all depends on your fish stock, fish type and tank size. 4- Filter media. 5- Fish net. 6- Fish food. 7- Heater. 8- Other decorations such as rocks, fake...

As a beginner aquarium keeper, one of the first types of mechanical filter that you encounter is probably the trusty old corner filter. The corner filter is inexpensive to purchase compared to many other types of mechanical filters, and also easy to install. The basic corner filter will be a plastic container filled with a filter medium, e.g. foam or floss. An air pump will be used to force water through the filter, thus trapping larger debris. A corner filter will therefore often also function as an aerator for the aquarium. Be careful when you clean your filter medium and never use hot water or detergents. When you have performed a water change, the discarded water can be used to wash the filter...

Back during WWII, a substance was needed to use as a filter for drinking water for the troops. Many of them were finding themselves in parts of the world where they had no access to the water they needed for drinking and basic sanitation. The filtering device also needed to be lightweight enough for soldiers to carry with them wherever they went. In answer to this need, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Laboratories created a filtering system made from diatomaceous earth (DE) which fulfilled all of the criteria required. After the war, the production of DE filters continued. So what makes diatomaceous earth work so well for filtration? To start with, it's naturally-occurring, and there...

Coming from the old school of aquarium keeping I had never tried cycling a tnk with ammonia so a new tank gave me agreat opportunity to try this out with great results It seemed quite logical to me. Rather than putting fish food or a frozen prawn into the water as I had done in teh past why not short circuit the first step by just adding Ammonia rather than waiting for things to start decomposing. The main question was how much household ammonia to add. Back to the internet and it was suggested that 4 ppm was sufficient to replicate the amount of waste that a tank full of fish would produce in a day So I added a teaspoon of ammonia to my forty gallon tank, checked the ammonia levels and then added...

How many fish in a tank is a common question but not one that necessarily has a straight answer. One inch per gallon is the rule quoted by most people but does this actually work. If you look at nature the answer would be much less than this in most cases. As a lot of our tropical fish come from flowing streams and rivers they are used to swimming in water that is constantly being changed and renewed. There are a lot of factors to take into account when planning your fish population. If the tank is new then the bio filter may not be fully established and so a smaller load of fish is necessary. Are you a lazy fish keeper or do you manage your water changes and maintenance on a rigorous timetable. If...

> With it’s long flowing fins and vibrant colors, it’s easy to see why the Betta Splendens or Siamese Fighting Fish is a favorite fish for fresh water aquariums. Often seen in tiny little bowls in the pet store, this male of this species is fiercely territorial and must be kept in separate bowls or aquariums or they may fight to the death. These interesting fish are equipped with a tipped up mouth that enables them to get air from the surface of the water and, therefore live in small bowls or those plant vases that are so popular today. If you want to have a long lived healthy fish, however this method of keeping him, is not recommended. The ideal environment for a Siamese fighting fish...

Though there are many reasons why one should have some proper aquarium lights and we cannot mention all of them here in a small article, yet we would try to make an attempt that would elaborate the importance of installing appropriate aquarium-lights. The first and foremost reason in this regard is that appropriate aquarium lights are necessary for the survival of fish. No matter whether you have some fresh water fish or you have saltwater fish, both of them would equally require an ample amount of light. Though there can be a difference as different kind of fish requires different kind an amount of light, however, presence of aquarium light cannot be excluded altogether. Aquarium-lights are...

Its very important to learn to test the water in fish tanks especially if you're having a problem. Fish can get diseases from water conditions that aren't healthy. Testing equipment can measure and sustain aquarium water parameters. One fairly common problem is too much ammonia. Ammonia is a byproduct of fish waste and food decomposition. Over time, ammonia converts to nitrites. Both of these chemicals have detrimental effects on the environment in the fish tank. If testing indicates that levels of these two chemicals are abnormally high in your aquarium, it's important to take immediate corrective measures. Ammonia is more dangerous than nitrites, but these can also reduce the levels of oxygen in...

The decision to buy and maintain a 55-gallon fish tank is one that shouldn't be taken lightly. There is a lot of work that goes along with owning and operating a large aquarium, but the joy you receive by taking care of you project will far outweigh all of the work that goes into it. Start Simple With Your 55 Gallon Fish Tank When you first buy a 55-gallon fish tank it is important to know how many fish your tank can hold. Make sure to talk to someone at your local fish store to help you make this decision. How many fish you can have will depend on how big the fish will become as they age. You definitely don't want to over populate your tank, otherwise your fish may turn on each other or not have...

Having an aquarium in your living room adds overall appeal to the room making it livelier. In order to preserve the liveliness of your aquarium, you will need filters so that waste materials do not contaminate the water which gives the aquarium a dirty appearance and can endanger the life of the fish and marine animals in it. There are different types of aquarium filters that can do the job each with advantages and disadvantages and canister filters are among them. About Aquarium Canister Filters Aquarium canister filters serve as both mechanical and chemical filters that can effectively filter huge amounts of water. They are often made of plastic although metal canisters are also available for...

It's really not all that difficult to get someone to read your article. You just have to structure it so your reader feels compelled to read it. There are three ways of doing this. First, create an interesting title. Second, create a compelling motivator. Finally, provide good examples of support. Create an interesting title by answering a burning question. For example, I know for a fact that there are a lot of people who HATE to change the water in their aquariums. "Isn't there an easier way to change the water in my aquarium?" is an example of a burning question. "How to Clean Your Aquarium Quickly and Easily" is an example of an answer to that burning question. Let's move on to the compelling...

Our Earth's surface is covered by water up to 71%. Even thought the ocean's surface is exploited for fishing, transportation and scientific researches, the deepest part of the world's oceans continues to be untouched by any humans. The deepest seas has many untold mysteries, legends and stories which keep Mankind asking for more and searching for answers for thousands of questions. The deep sea is the part of the ocean below a depth of 200 metres that is in permanent darkness. The abyss, with an average depth of 3.8 kilometres, is the most common environment on Earth. The sea floor is covered by vast plains of soft sediments made up of fine detritus and particles that drift down from the surface...

But be aware, if you don't use just the right type of water conditions for them to live in, they may not live for very long. And that would be sad...very sad indeed. But hey, the great news is that today you will learn a little more about exactly what your beautiful swimming friend needs when it comes to the aquarium water environment he lives in. So what do you say, let's get started! One of the first things you really need to be aware of is that water is not just...well, water. There are many things that go into how water functions. Some of them are the pH level in the aquarium, is it acidic or alkaline, or even which filtration options to use. These are really some of the most important things to...

When one looks at television, a newspaper or a magazine it is impossible not to be inundated with ads for various prescription drug medications. This was not always the case. In fact, not until 1997, when the FDA issued its guidelines for direct to consumer advertising, did this massive pharmaceutical advertising expenditure begin. It might interest some to know that only 2 countries in the world allow our brand of direct to consumer advertising of prescription drugs: the United State and New Zealand. The amounts of money involved are staggering. A study done by the Kaiser Family Foundation in 2006 found that for every dollar a drug company spent on advertising, it earned $4 in additional sales...

I recently read an article concerning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in which they announced a proposal for regulating the meat and milk industry guidelines for genetically engineered animals. Genetically engineered animals have extra genes put into them usually from other animal species. Cloned animals are genetic copies. When I read the article I found myself wondering what our society has become. In the name of science and 'for the good of the people' we have crossed the uncrossable line, which differentiates us from mere humans to human Gods. The FDA a government mega agency has near unlimited power and uses this power to further their agenda. It has been reported and substantiated that...

Mutual funds are a group of stocks, which is managed by a professional. That professional uses the money from many different people to purchase stocks from various companies. This way, the people are not as affected by a drop in price by an individual company. An analogy would be ordering desserts with a group of your friends. If everyone orders a different dessert and shares, then everyone can have a taste of many different things. Likewise, a mutual fund allows an individual to own shares of many different companies' stocks without such heavy investment. Mutual funds are attractive to beginning investors because they are relatively easy to understand. They are managed by a professional, so they...

Pharmaceutical companies spend approximately 10 years and 1 billion dollar per drug to before it is launch to the market. A phase III clinical trial must be conducted for every new drug application to FDA for approval before a pharmaceutical company is able to market this drug to the public. The purpose of the clinical trial is to ensure the safety and efficacy of the new test product . The data collected is analyzed and a clinical study report is submitted to FDA who will the approve or reject the NDA submission. Every clinical trials will have a Investigators Meeting prior to the first patient enrolled. A clinical investigators meeting main purpose is to ensure the study is conducted according to...

If you intend to prosper in your business, you should get hold of an accurate, reliable and updated business email list that will help you to achieve your desired goals. You always hope to take your online business to its highest peak one day. A business mailing list acts as an asset that can add value to your business. There are many online companies who offer business mailing lists so that you can make a wise business decision. How a business email list can help you A business listing specialized company conducts regular checking of their business listings, and keeps on updating them in order to provide you with accurate data. Whether you are a new company or trying to escalate your business, you...

Chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies and inventors spend countless number of hours and a lot of money to come up with a drug for curing killer diseases like cancer or diabetes or a new catalyst that will speed up a chemical reaction towards making a wonder plastic. They protect their inventions by securing a patent. For one reason or another, the patent owner may not be ready to make or sell the patented invention. The patent owner, for example, University or individual inventor, may be thinking of licensing the invention to another who can market the invention, and collect royalty payments rather than undertake efforts to secure financing necessary to bring their works to market...

The pharmaceutical industry is one of the more powerful industries of the economy worldwide, as it may change the life course of an entire generation. Scientific research is constantly improving its tools in their quest to find the perfect match in controlling and dealing with the ideal cure for diseases. As in the similar case of technology research, everything shrinks and turns into more efficient and productive items to help us overcome scientific impediments which we might encounter. "Small" is the hallmark of a new research paradigm. The drug discovery falls under this pattern. The small molecule drugs companies have learned how to enhance their perspective and have reoriented their views about...

There are several ways to get traffic to a blog. Making sure you have a good ping list is the first thing you want to do for generating traffic to your blog. Every time you publish a post to your site, your ping list gets notified that you have added new content. Spiders come and visit your site and index the new post. That's one of the great things about blogs. It's important to add content to your blog regularly. Posting every day is a great goal. You will get more traffic if you post every day than if you post once a week or even every few days. Once you have published your post and the ping list is notified, what else can you do? If your post is well-written and contains information that others...

My most successful homemade hydroponic system is the result of many years of trial and error. The system design eliminates most of the problems I have had with different homemade systems over the years. It is also affordable to build, easy to maintain, and it produces excellent results. The basic plans are for a 4' x 8' system, but the design is very flexible and can be customized to make larger or smaller systems. The heart of this hydroponic system is made up of four 8 foot long pieces of 4" PVC pipe. These sections are placed side by side. Each pipe is connected to the one next to it as closely as possible using two 4" PVC elbows. The first two pipes are connected together on the right side, the...

There is a fast-growing interest in capturing and reusing rainwater in commercial buildings to reduce costs for municipal water and also to reduce the impact that a building has on the surrounding environment and on the municipal sewer and stormwater systems. Rainwater from rooftops can be captured or "harvested" and used to replace municipal drinking water for many non-potable applications. Rainwater harvesting can be categorized as either "active" or "passive". This article will help the reader understand the major components of active commercial rainwater harvesting systems. By "actively" harvesting rainwater, we are referring to formal systems for collecting, filtering, storing and recycling...

Are you planning on making the plunge into green living? If so then you need to memorize a saying that goes like this, "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle." Those three little words will serve as your Bible as you embark on a new greener living lifestyle. If you want to start helping our planet take a look at all of those plastic bottles you have in your garbage. What's the green living saying? Reduce, reuse and recycle...here are some tips to help you begin your journey to green living. We drink water to keep our bodies healthy. Did you know that the plastic bottles that we drink out of, harms our bodies and harms our environment? In reality you are doing more harm then good by drinking water if you are one...

Finishing a room with an awe inspiring aquarium design doesn't just happen over night. Like many a piece of artwork, each nuance is carefully thought out ahead of time. One way to help ensure that your aquarium design turns out the way you want it is to contract with outside aquarium design firm. But if you decide to do it yourself, consider these factors. Location First, where is your aquarium going to be. The aquarium design elements you would want to consider here is position and how it will harmonize with the entire room. Will it sit in a position where it is visible from several angles? WIll you install it in a wall or will it share a wall with another room. When it comes to location, you...

A bata fish is the same as a beta or betta fish. There are several different spellings but they all refer to a small fish, which originated in Thailand and Cambodia. There the bata fish is known as a Siamese fighting fish. Bata fish are very small (2-3 inches) and make wonderful fish in an aquarium set-up or just in a regular fish bowl. They don't require a lot of space as they are generally in the two to three inch long range. They have become very popular as an aquarium fish. They have what looks like a huge fan type tail and fins. Bata fish can also breathe the same air we do because they have a special labyrinth organ behind their heads which enables the breathing. Many people buy these fish and...

If you are considering building your own fish aquarium for the first time then there are some fish tank accessories that you must have before you start, people who are new to fish aquariums often get confused by all the different accessories available. Below you will find information on fish tank accessories we hope you find helpful in making your decision on accessories to buy. 1. Filters You must make absolutely sure you buy the correct filtration system for your fish tank, the one way to make sure you have the right system is to find out how many gallons of water your tank will hold and how many fish you intend to keep. The filter systems will be rated by these factors so it is important you get...

Not every type of hydroponics system lends itself well to homemade design. For systems that use drip or spray heads, you have many costly items to purchase before you can produce a properly working system. Usually, you end up learning a lot from your first failed attemp if you choose to build your own drip system or aeroponics system. There is one easy and relatively inexpensive homemade hydroponics system I have found. It is the homemade ebb and flow. For a homemade hydroponics ebb and flow system, you will need two cheap plastic storage totes, an aquarium air pump, an aquarium water pump, a timer, a set of flood and drain fittings, and a short length of plastic tubing. If you are not sure what...

Document management systems are one of the most popular types of computer programs currently utilized in modern business and manufacturing environments. In an era often termed the "Information Age," a document management system provides much needed control over an ever-expanding array of data, words, spreadsheets and statistics. 1) What are DM Solutions? Document management systems are simply computer programs (i.e, software) that manage and control documentation. "Documentation," though defined somewhat differently by separate program developers, often refers to any file type (including spreadsheets, presentation files and even graphics). Document management systems are essentially information...

Hit by the tsunami of recessionary economy causing sales to dip and growth rates forecasted to fall below historic levels, pharma drug companies have hit the panic button and are trying out different ways in their quest to survive. Mergers & Acquisitions Pfizer's acquisition of Wyeth for US$68 Billion is a striking example. The company has acted to safeguard itself, owing to the plummeting revenues from it's popular drug "Lipitor" and several other products, which would soon be faced with expired patent protection. But this is being seen as just the beginning of a whole wave of mergers to come by. Some other expected acquisitions are being speculated such as Roche buying out the remaining share...

The ‘Stem Cells Market and Applications, 2009-2015' reviews the latest Stem Cells market trends with a perceptive to disclose the near-future growth prospects. An in-depth analysis across the geographic regions provides strategic business intelligence for life science and as well as healthcare sector investments. The study offers profitable investment strategies for stem cell banks, stem cells R&D organizations, pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, laboratories, Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and many more in preferred locations. The report primarily focuses on: - Latest Market Trends - Region-wise Demand Factor - Key Growth Areas - Market Sizes - Key Competitors...

Chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies spend large sums of money so that their employees burn the midnight oil and come up with great inventions, be it on a novel drug treat a heart disease or a process to make large quantities of a chemical used in the manufacture of a plastic. They know that patents are powerful when it comes to resisting competition. They also know that a patent provides an exclusive right up to twenty years. Thus, once they get their patent, they should be smiling all the way to the bank ...correct? The answer is not always "yes". The competition will try to unravel the patent and find many ways to discredit the patent. If businesses find out, five or ten...

Pharmaceutical contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) are retained by a wide range of life science companies to perform a even wider range of activities. These companies can range from small start-up biotechnology companies with little experience in the drug development process to large international pharmaceutical companies who are in need of additional manufacturing capacity. Activities performed by these organizations can range from synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients to packaging and labeling of the final product. Frequently, pharmaceutical contract manufacturing organizations will retain the services of a professional occupational toxicologist to evaluate prospective compounds...