Definition of acupressure : the application of pressure (as with the thumbs or fingertips) to the same discrete points on the body stimulated in acupuncture that is used for its therapeutic effects (such as the relief of tension or pain) â compare shiatsu
The SVI is the volume, in milliliters, occupied by 1 gram of settled activated sludge, and it is a measure of the settling characteristics of the sludge.
SVI had annual revenues of approximately $13 million with positive EBITDA and cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2005. Upward rating actions for SVI could arise if there is a material improvement in its risk-adjusted capitalization, accompanied by a stabilizing of its operating performance.