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Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 9:56 a.m.,
Andrew Mossberg says he thought he was stopping a mugging when an undercover Miami Beach cop kicked him in the face.
Screencap via YouTube/Courtesy of Andrew Mossberg
When Andrew Mossberg, then 50, stumbled upon what he says was a man beating a woman in Miami Beach in 2013, he immediately assumed the man was a thieving bandit. So Mossberg stepped in to help. It turned out the man, Philippe Archer, was an undercover Miami Beach detective — but Mossberg says the cop still didn't think twice about beating his face to a pulp.
After a lengthy complaint process, Mossberg sued the City of Miami Beach this past January. Yesterday he and the city settled the case — and the city paid him $100,000.
Though he says his client feels satisfied the matter is over, Mossberg's attorney, Ray Taseff, tells New Times he hopes the settlement will compel Miami Beach (and other local police departments) to reform their discipline policies. Taseff says there were a host of red flags in Archer's past that should have warned Miami Beach Police to remove the cop from the street. In 2012, he says, Archer was sued four times for misconduct, but the department's "early warning" system to detect bad cops didn't alert anyone to the suits.
"The 'early warning' system is a joke," Taseff says. "It does not pick up lawsuits. Any business or any organization, if you have an employee being sued who's costing your organization thousands, aren't you going to look at that?" He added that this mirrors concerns civilians have with police across the nation.
Late yesterday, Miami Beach Fraternal Order of Police President Bobby Jenkins issued a statement defending the undercover Beach cop.
For over 20 years, Det. Phil Archer has done an outstanding job of serving the community of Miami Beach as a member of our elite crime suppression team and gang unit. This job entails dealing with some of the city's most dangerous and violent criminals including murderers, rapists, drug dealers, terrorists, and burglars, among others. As such, officers who work this detail are much more likely to find themselves in precarious situations that can lead to altercations with the subjects who they encounter.
But Taseff makes a strong case that Archer's career has not reflected entirely exemplary work.
On June 26, 2013, Mossberg says, he was out on a regular evening walk with his son and dog when he saw Archer attacking the woman. Mossberg called 911 and says Archer beat the woman to the ground while the call was ongoing. Mossberg says the cop then beat him to prevent him from speaking to dispatchers.
Mossberg says the cop "judo-kicked" him twice in the head, punched him, and then threw him into an SUV's front fender. He says three witnesses observed the attack.
Despite this, Mossberg was charged with assaulting an officer. (The charges were later dropped.) When police took Mossberg and the assaulted woman to the station, Archer posed for a photo of himself smiling with his arm wrapped around his alleged victim:
Courtesy of Ray Taseff and Andrew Mossberg
Mossberg then filed a complaint, but the department said his excessive-force complaint was "unsubstantiated." Archer also apparently decided to kick the woman while she was back at the station — this, however, was caught on video and led to Archer's suspension. In all, he was suspended for 160 hours.
"That was only because he was caught on camera kicking that woman in the face," Taseff says. "This 'trophy photo' is indicative of the animus, the complete disregard he has. He thinks he can have his buddy take a photo like that. It's just outrageous."
But Taseff says there was ample evidence Archer should never have been on the street in the first place. He says that Archer was the subject of 55 internal affairs misconduct investigations and that 30 of those cases involved excessive force and false arrest. Taseff says Archer had also been sued nine times for civil rights violations.
Jenkins, the union head, disputed Taseff's claims about Archer's background in his statement yesterday. He accused the lawyer of making up facts to make a name for himself.
[T]here were never 55 IA investigations involving Det. Archer, and this is a gross mischaracterization on behalf of Mr. Tasseff. As always, all incidents are investigated thoroughly, and we are proud to say that Det. Archer has never done anything less than exceptional work for the department and we stand by him 100 percent as a member of our force.
It is really unfortunate that Mr. Taseff has turned the sacrifice of officers like Det. Archer into an opportunity to make a name for himself while suing cities for tax payer money, misinforming the public and tarnishing the name of good men and women who put their lives on the line to ensure that we are all safe.
In a statement, Mossberg himself said he was disappointed the city would choose to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to avoid disciplining its own officer.
"As a long-time Beach resident, I'm disappointed that the City would kowtow to the FOP and protect a violent officer who should've been fired years ago. The City did everything possible to avoid accepting responsibility for the heinous actions of their employee and to cast aspersions on the victims of his misconduct." He added, "Every taxpayer in the City should be outraged that this City employee has not been fired, and demand that police officers be held as accountable as any other City employee would be."


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Holiday Style 101: Everything You Need to Know About Champagne
Nothing says "Happy New Year!" like a flute full of Champagne, and this year, we're getting into the spirit early. Whether your preference is sweet or dry, the French O.G. or a California vintage, you're bound to learn everything you need to know about bubbly from our exclusive infograph below. And on the off-chance that you run out of things to talk about with Saturday's midnight kiss, this trivia should keep the conversation flowing! (Pun intended.)
Now that you've got the drink sorted out, it's time to think about shoes. May we recommend the Taimi or the Danya sandal? Both are ready to party in silver and gold glitter. Welcome, 2017!
P.S. If you haven't updated your iPhone's iOS yet, get on it. The new clinking Champagne glasses emoji is available just in time for New Year's Eve festivities!


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Burglary suspect sought in York
The York County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating Brian Cambrin Adams. Adams is wanted for a burglary and assault that occurred at 1846 Sierra Road in the York Area on Tuesday.
Adams is a white male who is 36 years old, approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs about 180 pounds.
Adams is possibly armed and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a red t-shirt. If anyone has information concerning Brian Cambrin Adams' whereabouts they should contact law enforcement.
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Aleafia (TSXV: ALEF) and CannTrust (TSX: TRST) form cultivation and patient relationship.
TORONTO, May 1, 2018 /CNW/ – Aleafia Health Inc. (TSXV: ALEF; OTC: CAMDF) ("Aleafia") or (the "Company"), is pleased to announce a formalized relationship with CannTrust Inc. (TSX: TRST) ("CannTrust"), which both companies feel will be of significant mutual benefit. The companies have entered into a strategic genetic supply agreement through which Aleafia will receive various strains of high-quality starter genetics for its first licensed production facility in Scugog, Ontario, and CannTrust taking the right of first refusal to purchase product from Aleafia.
CannTrust has provided starter genetics to Aleafia for cultivation, which is underway at the Aleafia Farms licensed facility. Aleafia is expecting to complete its first harvest in May and, once completed, Aleafia is expecting to receive its ACMPR sales and distribution license shortly thereafter, subject to a successful inspection by Health Canada.
CannTrust will also have the ability to purchase product from Aleafia's harvest. This would support CannTrust's patient base and provide Aleafia with revenue growth in the near term, augmenting the existing revenue derived from the nationwide Canabo clinic network.
Aleafia chose to work with CannTrust because of CannTrust's demonstrably high-quality production standards and quality genetics. As part of the agreement, Aleafia will also refer a significant percentage of its growing patient base to CannTrust, in cases where patients require strains that Aleafia may not initially be able to supply out of the current facility. Notably, Aleafia has begun an expansion strategy to increase cultivation capacity from its current abilities. The initial-phase expansion of 150,000 square feet is fully funded with plans for future expansion on its 76-acre property in Scugog, Ontario.
"The entire Aleafia team is pleased with this exciting opportunity to work with CannTrust," said Executive Director Julian Fantino. "Standardized repeatable product for our patients is something we feel strongly about at Aleafia and is a critical part of meeting the exacting standards required by our expanding network of more than 30,000 patients. CannTrust already does this very well, which made the decision to work together an easy one. We thank CannTrust for its continued support and look forward to working closely together in the future."
"This relationship is strategic for us as the Aleafia model is complementary to ours on many levels," said CannTrust President Brad Rogers. "Aleafia's ability to meet our rigorous production-quality standards and deliver high-quality product is key, along with CannTrust being the preferred partner in Aleafia's clinic business. This relationship is a real win-win for both organizations."
About Aleafia Health Inc.:
Aleafia Health Inc. is one of Canada's leading, vertically integrated medical cannabis companies with a unique patient-focused, medical cannabis healthcare solution. Led by a distinguished and experienced corporate leadership team, Aleafia Health Inc. is pioneering a patient-centric experience that includes personalized services before, during and after treatment. Aleafia's 22 cannabis clinics are staffed by licensed, practicing physicians. Aleafia Health Inc. has realized sustained patient acquisition growth and retention, underscoring the success of Canada's first "patient-centric" cannabis-based health network. For more information, please visit www.aleafiainc.com.
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Although Aleafia believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking information or statements contained in this press release. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as of the date hereof, and Aleafia does not undertake to update any forward-looking information that is contained or referenced herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information and statements attributable to Aleafia or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.
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Visiting customers
As part of our plans, me myself and two of the developers are meeting some of our customers. We're showing them what we're doing and they share ideas and questions. And here we can see what agile development has meant for my company: instead of shoving over a thick document of written specifications and visio diagrams you need to be insane to understand, we show screen dumps from the actual application and sketches of our most recent thoughts.
Using a written specification, you give the impression that you are so sure. it's like using Microsoft Project: those unfamiliar with the calculations behind the program you as a viewer of a Gantt chart can be lead into the belief that the person presented this has used some kind of scientific method to come up with the perfect solution. Not to mention it's boring to read text and visio diagrams. So the customer think: they seem to have thought this through very well. It must be correct.
So, we just use images and words: explain from the pictures using the right word for just that customer. I spent 20 minutes finishing the Powerpoint presentation. It consisted of less than 10 slides. But we got more questions and good ideas than I would ever have gotten from a 100 pages long document. If I was not interested in spelling corrections that is.


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Air Express Airlines
"As airlines merged leaving small & medium routes, Air Express is in the position to serve these markets with minimal or no competition".
- Stage Concept Only
- Industry Travel
- Location Waterloo, IA, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded January 2010
- Employees 3
Company Summary
Air Express is a new Part 135 charter airline being organized to target a specific niche in the Midwest. The objective is to promote air travel to the neglected, unserved, underserved "19 - 30 passenger" markets, those often reached by one air carrier or none at all. Air Express will fly "on demand" flights, providing the best alternate routing going to mid-sized cities. This airline plans to start with one 19 seater Jetstream aircraft.
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Obama Did It! and Mr. Trump's Village
Last night's Tweets declaring that President Obama tapped the phones at Trump Tower suggests the kind of tattle tale mentality more commonly found on the elementary school play yard. Mr. Trump seems to Tweet to some unseen judge in the sky the media refers to as his "base". Mr. Trump complains a lot, presently doing so to derail any focus on the items in the news about Russia and Mr. Pence, the Attorney General.
Mr. Trump saying he "just found out", as if someone burst into his night room to inform him. There is some news saying he has no proof, others saying the ex-president's response still left some room for this to be a credible story, seeming to ignore the last sentence which declares any such notions are false.
Either way, it seems Mr. Trump has the kind of Karma that pays back rather quickly after the rash of "leaks" that Mr. Trump so adoringly cited over and over during his campaign. Now we find out he has something to hide. Yes. If you're playing it straight, who cares what is overheard or seen? If anything, it would be proof to the powers that would oppose you that you're clean and playing a game they cannot. Instead Mr. Trump has a childish meltdown on Twitter as if some giant Matron of Judgement will emerge from a cosmic closet and sooth him, chastise those that have offended him and give him a cookie. Calling out to the public with false claims, bleating like a lost sheep whenever it suits him is better suited for a High School drama than a grown man, let alone a sitting president.
Our Favorite part is when Mr. Trump described the election process as "sacred", when he exploited same against his opponents, now his chicken has come home to roost.
My fellow orangutans
I am all ears
Tell me what ails you
Tell me your fears
With a nod and a wink
I'll make them go way
Come close to my cliff house
You're beginning
To sway
That's it
Right there…
Over you go!
Did you get that on tape?
Must have been the wind
Poor, unfortunate ape.
#realDonaldTrump weak. Russian loving TRAITOR.


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This exhibition has been haunting me. When I found out it finished today, it was my agenda to see it!
So, yesterday, to the Saatchi gallery I went!
It was everything I expected it to be and more, and most definitely my number one exhibition so far.
Karl is an amazing man and after seeing this, one of my favourite photographers. He captured the beauty and charisma of each of the models. The models, icons themselves, consisted of actors, dancers and models.
Chanel, The Little Black Jacket, portrayed what fashion represents. Stylist Carine Roitfeld's clear talent and creativity, along with Karls shots worked in perfect matrimony. From men to women Chanel seems to suit everyone, and Roitfeld's creations showed that one classic piece can appear brand new every time with just a little imagination. The exhibition represented what fashion and Chanel as a brand is about. Style, collaboration, passion, beauty, fun, but most importantly that underlining innovation that Karl has continued and Coco herself dared to start.
The images printed half tone and mostly in monochrome added to that feeling of the classic and the timeless, which Chanel represents to me.
What made the exhibition that little bit special was the distribution of one free poster per visitor. Which meant having the boyf with me paid off. So I now have two. These for sure will be framed and treasured.
Chanel. The Little Black Jacket.
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Our New Intern
So we have a new Intern working in the office. His name is Tyler Moffett and he is a 2nd year law student at the Elon University School of Law in Greensboro. He is very interested in real estate and I think he is very smart. Tyler is working on Fridays until the semester is over and then more regular hours during the summer. Stop in and say hello to Tyler next time you are in the office. I'll try to get my mom to sneak a picture of us so I can post that on here. Later. B Cat
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Jacky Hayward | Chef's Blade
Twitter and Chefs
Everyone and their grandmother jumped on Twitter this year and chefs were no exception. Nor were food carts. And restaurants. Chefs tweet about everything from the newest shipment of beef cheeks to the pie recipe they just discovered. Food carts tell us their whereabouts while restaurants announce promotions that you'll only find out if you follow them. We used to think that food was only for eating. Apparently it's for tweeting too!
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New Life Hiking Spa is one of the oldest and most established destination spas in the country. Founded in 1978, New Life has been set in the Green Mountains for over three decades and is celebrating the 35th Anniversary this year.
Long regarded as one of the country's most affordable destination spas, New Life is offering a tremendous value for Labor Day Weekend. The weekend starts with check-in on Friday afternoon, August 30th. The weekend includes three-nights' accommodations for two, three healthy spa meals a day, healthy snacks, one massage for each guest, three professionally guided hikes, all fitness activities and evening lectures. The all-inclusive price for two is $999. Guests check out on Labor Day, September 2nd. Guests do not need to leave until 1:30 p.m. on Monday, so breakfast, a guided hike and lunch is included the day of check-out.
Additional summer and fall foliage discounts are available on many of the New Life Hiking Spa's vacation packages and weight loss retreats for the remainder of the season and are listed on their website. New Life Hiking Spa is currently accepting reservations for the remainder of the 2013 season which runs until September 27, 2013.
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Have you got cracks in your freezer drawer front, or has it completely snapped off, making storing your frozen foods difficult? With this replacement your freezer will be functioning as new.
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The first tier of the Master Peace Sudan program is the Peace Maker program. The Peace Maker program will provide education in conflict styles, conflict coaching and problem solving strategies such as mediation, conflict resolution, and community dialogue strategies. The second tier initiatives will introduce peace building by exploring economic partnerships, community garden projects, emergency medical training (such as EMT and CPR training) and teacher education. The Master Peace community center will be used to celebrate community peace building projects through the arts, sports and cultural activities, and the Southern Sudan Story Project as well. The third tier of the Master Peace International is the Master Peace Ambassador project which will provide opportunities for students and community members to share their successes, their peace building skills, their emergency medical training and their education and agricultural projects with regional and global communities through presentations, film, and training/education programs.
Includes conflict resolution and transformation training, conflict coaching, mediation skill building and an introduction to dialogue methods as well as classroom/community meetings using the Master Peace book.
Tier II- The Peace Builder Program
Includes education and exploration of projects that increase economic and environmental sustainability, enhance community health, and enhance inter-tribal communication and understanding.
Tier II- Southern Sudan Story Project
Involves gathering stories and engaging community members in the peace building strategies known as Envisioning and Appreciative Inquiry dialogue and the WE3 (the Women's Empowerment, Education & Equality) dialogue project Envisioning and Appreciative Inquiry techniques will be employed to help community members work together to increase understanding between tribes, empower women and create a vision and goals for a peaceful, strong, and prosperous future for Southern Sudan. Following the envisioning process, community members will work together across tribal lines and with their international partners to create plans moving them toward shared goals.
Tier III- Peace Ambassador Project
Includes establishing opportunities for community members to share their strategies for successful peacemaking and peace building projects (from tier I & II) as well as their stories with the wider community.
2012 Report from Master Peace International-South Sudan
The South Sudan Master Peace International program has been developed a program to help the schools and communities build a new peace initiative. The goal of the program is the promotion of positive social change for individuals and communities – thereby reducing tribal violence and restoring a sense of community and a sense of compassion. By providing a conflict resolution program and by promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect, the next generation of South Sudanese will live in a more stable and peaceful environment.
After years of work, in 2011 South Sudan Master Peace International/Jim Thompson delivered the Heydenberks' MasterPeace curriculum for the South Sudanese students to help them gain knowledge of peace strategies, conflict resolution, and reconciliation, The education and skills provided will help the next generation will be better prepared to analyze their current social issues and be better prepared to handle their conflicts in a more peaceful way.
On December, 2011, Jim Thompson from Nebraska traveled to South Sudan with the Master Peace curriculum manuals and met with the program coordinator Deng Akoy Thuch in Juba, South Sudan. During this period a recruitment process was initiated which was aimed at communities and schools that were identified as good candidates for this program. It was determined that a schedule to introduce this curriculum into the schools should began in Twic East County of Jonglei State. On December 27, 2011, the directors of the South Sudan Master Peace program introduced the curriculum manuals to about 900 students from first grade to eighth grade in Pongborong Primary School in Nyuak Payam. More than 300 individuals, including community chiefs, pastors, elders and students attended the openings of the program. On January 5, 2011, a second introduction was conducted in Dong Primary School in Lith Payam, which was attended by 150 students, elders, chiefs, and pastors who witnessed and welcomed the new program. Many cultural speeches on the promotion of peace were delivered in front of the gathered assembly. The ceremonies were opened by prayer and followed by different individuals speaking about social issues and the commitment that is necessary to promote a peace program in the schools. The South Sudan Master Peace coordinator reported that, " the goat was slaughtered" in Pongborong and Dong Primaries Schools and the people believe that the spirit of the departed animal will mark a new beginning in the call for peace in the new nation. The students, elders, women, and pastors want to see the next generation grow up in a more peaceful environment. The students were impressed and welcomed the new program into their school with the hope that it may provide an opportunity for them to set a more democratic method of talking about social issue in their schools, communities, tribes and the new nation of South Sudan.
The Master Peace coordinators have successfully recruited four teachers in Twic East County, Jonglei State. Two teachers from Dong Primary School, one teacher from Pongborong Primary School and one teacher from Wangulei Primary School and four other registered members from the communities including women and pastors of the church. On January 14, 2012, the program workshop was conducted in Pongborong Primary School. All Master Peace members from South Sudan attended the workshop in order to practice the peace curriculum before school started. The following individuals were recruited as South Sudan Master Peace members in South Sudan:
1. Deng Akoy Thuch-Master Peace coordinator
2. Mabil Bul Mabil-Master Peace teacher
3. Adhieu Ador Akol-Master Peace member
4. Deng Chol Bior-Master Peace teacher
5. Akuac Ajang Riak-Master Peace member
6. Aleu Garang Aleu-Master Peace teacher
7. Kamic Deng Kamic-Master Peace member
The current goals of the South Sudan Master peace program are to recruit peacemakers, peace builders, and peace ambassadors. These committees will act as tribal peace counselors, and advocates for peaceful resolution of differences. It is the objective of the South Sudan Master Peace program to help students and communities create a peaceful method of conflict resolution and to improve the competency and understanding of the population which will enable future generations of South Sudanese people to unite and work together towards peaceful social change. The program will continue to recruit more schools, more teachers, and more members from the communities as long as resources permit.


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The Bahamas Environment, Science and Technology (BEST) Commission, representing the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the Prime Minister, in collaboration with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (5Cs) facilitated the final meeting of the Caribbean Climate Online Risk and Adaptation Tool (C-CORAL) technical working groups on March 22-23, 2018 in Nassau, Bahamas. The working groups represented various Agencies of the Bahamas Government and NGO community. The BEST Commission was tasked by the Ministry of Finance to coordinate a training exercise on the Caribbean Climate Online Risk and Adaptation Tool (C-CORAL) Country Specific Training and Roll-Out Programme in September 2015. The initial training workshop was held during the period September 7 to 11, 2015 at the Police Training College, Nassau, Bahamas. Funding was provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for this initiative.
The completion of the training was delayed by the passage of two major hurricanes in The Bahamas. The presentations of the training exercise to Senior Government officials were also delayed as The Bahamas managed the aftermath of the destructive hurricanes. C-CORAL is an online support system for climate resilient decision-making that helps users undertake quick screening to understand climate influence and apply climate risk management processes. The climate support system will ultimately help decision makers to view all activities through a "climate" or climate change' lens, and to identify actions that minimize climate-related loss, build resilience to climate change and help to adapt to and/or mitigate its adverse effects across all sectors of the Bahamian economy.
Some 25 experts representing Government Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, Community Based Organizations and the Private Sector attended this Policy Level exercise at SuperClubs Breezes. In efforts to respond to high variability in the current climate, discussions were based on ways in which the C-CORAL tool can be used in the Energy and Housing sectors as well as within critical coastal works and waste management. The C-CORAL tool will assist users in taking appropriate 'actions', applying a risk management approach in decision making and ultimately deliver for The Bahamas, climate resilient development. Ms. Sharon Lindo and Ms. Diana Ruiz representing the 5Cs and the CDB attended the final C- CORAL workshop in Nassau. Ms. Lindo commented that the "delayed completion of the C- CORAL training is evidence of the many challenges the region faced in responding to extreme events linked to climate change over the past two hurricane seasons."
She further expressed the thanks of the 5Cs and the CDB to the Government of The Bahamas and the participants for working to complete this important training exercise. Speaking on behalf of The Office of The Prime Minister and Ministry of Finance was Mr. Philip S. Weech, Director of the BEST Commission who noted "the efforts of the wide cross-section of participants to reach a consensus on projects linked to climate change adaptation." He further added that the work was undertaken "puts The Bahamas in a position to better detail projects for which grant resources, for example from the Adaptation Fund (AF) of the Kyoto Protocol of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change can be accessed." He also stated that "These efforts build upon the work of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in helping to complete a National Energy Policy for The Bahamas." With his final remarks, Mr. Weech noted, "Finding resources to respond to climate change adaptation challenges in The Bahamas, is one of the priorities set by the Government of The Bahamas, and is a challenge we face in detailing to the international community the climate change effects in The Bahamas."


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Akron vs Iowa State : Akron vs Iowa State : Last season, Iowa State football delivered a beat down to Akron on the Zips home turf, how will they fare the second time around coming into Jack Trice?
NCAA College Football 2018
Akron vs Iowa State Live
Date : Saturday, September 22
Start Time : 12:00 PM
Akron vs Iowa State Live
It's a label no one wants to have, but I'm a firm believer that Iowa State is the best two-loss team in all of college football. Even without their original home-opener against South Dakota State, the Cyclones have lost to an Iowa team that should be in the top 25, and an Oklahoma team that appears ready to win the Big 12 once again. Iowa State is in the midst of one of the toughest schedule's to start the season in all of college football.
Even without Kyle Kempt, Iowa State had plenty of positives to take away against Oklahoma. Zeb Noland was tremendous against an improved Sooners defense, and Hakeem Butler was a man amongst children out at wide receiver. David Montgomery returned to his beastly ways as he willed was for plenty of yards after contact. One area of concern for the Cyclones was their defense as they appeared to take two steps back following their stout performance against Iowa.
Akron comes into the game with loads and loads of confidence following their huge win at Northwestern, their first win against a Big Ten opponent since 1894 – yes, 1894. The Zips are coming off a MAC Championship game appearance in 2017 and have a rising, young quarterback by the name of Kato Nelson. Nelson has thrown for 509 yards and five touchdowns in his first two contests after taking over their reigns late last season as a true freshman.


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Hot spots are wet, soft sores or light scabs that can develop on fox terriers when they chew or bite repeatedly on a skin irritation. Fox terriers are tenacious little dogs that can become obsessed with biting and licking, which makes hot spot identification and treatment especially important.
Skin Irritants
A lot of different things can trigger the start of a hot spot. A yeast infection, bug bite, fungal infection, dry skin, eczema or a scratch or wound can all get your fox terrier started with obsessive licking. This breed is also subject to a condition called atopic dermatitis -- an inherited skin allergy related to pollen and dust mite exposure, and even some food allergens. Once the skin is irritated, the fox terrier will chew and lick at it until a moist, open wound appears. It gets the name "hot spot" because the area is often warm to the touch.
Your vet should diagnose a skin irritation as a hot spot and recommend a specific course of treatment. Self-diagnosis and treatment could lead to an untreated infection, or worse, overlooking a substantially more dangerous medical condition. If your fox terrier is prone to hot spots, your vet may help you understand how to identify and treat subsequent occurrences on your own.
Most hot spots are treated by trimming the hair around the affected area, cleaning the wound and drying it. Your vet likely will prescribe a topical ointment designed to reduce the potential for infection, to stop itching and to speed healing. If an infection is underway, oral antibiotics may be prescribed as well. Given the nature of your fox terrier, your vet also may recommend a plastic cone to keep your pup from continuing to lick at the wound while it heals.
Use a flea and tick repellent product on your fox terrier to protect him against insect bites. Fox terriers are known diggers, so keep an eye on where he digs. For example, if he digs around your garden or flower beds, he might be exposing himself to insecticides or pesticides that cause the initial skin irritation. Regularly groom your pup, especially if he has wiry hair. This will keep his coat in good shape and help you identify potential hot spots before they get out of control.
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Summer Newsletter 2018
Our first Streets of Hope Newsletter is here!
Heri ya Pasaka!
Happy Christmas Jumper Day!
Thanks to ASV for showing their support to Streets of Hope by donating money to wear their Christmas Jumpers today!!
Streets of Hope Quiz Night
A massive THANK-YOU to everyone that supported us at our Streets of Hope Quiz last night!
We raised an amazing £470!!
1.35 million Tanzanian shillings which will go a huge way in providing street children with the care, support and opportunities that they need to get off of the street and out of poverty.
If you weren't able to make it to the Quiz Night but would still like to support us then please click here to donate.
Update - Kevy & John
The last 2 months at St.Anthony's College has seen Kevy and John settle in well and loving learning new skills of welding and metal fabrication. They have learnt so much already and the teachers are really pleased with their dedication and progression!
The boys still visit us every weekend at Hope House and we love to see how happy and grateful they are for the opportunity that they have been given. :)
18 Street Boys @ Hope House today! Lots of food, football & fun had by all! #NewRecord #BusyDay
Thank-you for your Support!
Thanks to our amazing supporters we raised an incredible £989.34 for college fees!
Thanks to this money John & Kevy were extremely excited to move in to St.Anthony's College to begin their course at the start of this week!
We were delighted that John's mother, pictured in the middle, joined us to help settle John in. Extreme poverty has seen John living on and off the streets for the past 5 years as his family have been unable to care for him; Today we got to see his mother moved to tears that her son has been given an opportunity that she has always dreamt of for him.
The money that you have helped us raise will truely change the lives of these two boys and their families and we cannot thank-you enough!!
Sadly for us, Sami, who was due to join Kevy and John, decided not to go ahead with the course. Unfortunately sometimes leaving behind the streets, their friends and everything that they know can be just as scary as the streets themselves. We will continue working with Sami & hope that we will be able to place him with something more suitable in the future.
Thank-you again to everyone that has supported these boys - we will keep you posted with how they are getting on :)
Baking for Futures!
Thanks to many lovely people @ ASV Global we raised an amazing £268.34 from our bake sale yesterday, raising money to send 3 boys to study Welding & Metal Fabrication @ College.
Thank-You ASV!
Providing Opportunity
At the end of this month we are very pleased to be sending 3 boys to learn Welding & Metal Fabrication @ St Anthony's College, Musoma, Tanzania!
Whilst on the 1 year course the boys will have full boarding at the college, completely removing them from life on the street, and once trained they will be equipped with a profitable lifetime skill that they can use to lift themselves and their families out of poverty!
We would love your help in raising £1,350 to cover all costs of sending these 3 boys. This will include costs for accommodation, food, healthcare and all required equipment.
Please donate generously to give these children the opportunities that they deserve!
Second Chances at School
This week we've had the privilege of sending 3 boys back to school full time to catch up on their learning! Looks like the first week at school was a success - Smiles all round! :)
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It was while one of my dogs was laying next to my desk the other day, that the idea for the next Geek Marketer Must Haves post came to me: Digital Pet tech accessories and gadgets.
Here are some of the more interesting hi tech pet products and gadgets I have come across lately. I hope you enjoy and maybe get a few ideas for your pet. As always, you can find out more information about each product by clicking on the picture. Also be sure to check back occasionally as I will be adding more items to this slideshow when I spot more cool stuff.
Pet Tech Accessories and Gadgets
(Click on each image for more product details including purchasing information)
PetSafe Continuous Cleaning Automatic Litter Box
Simply Clean is an innovative, automatic litter box that continuously self-cleans throughout the day. The quiet, slow-moving bowl constantly turns, making one full rotation per hour. During this time, waste is sifted out and carried up the conveyor belt into the covered, removable waste bin. All you need is clumping litter, and the litter box does all of the work for you.
FROBO Cooling Pet Bowl
Every pet deserves a cold one. Now you can give your pet the thrill of chill. Frobo is the first and only 24 ounce bowl that keeps your pets water cool all day long, so pets stay hydrated, healthy and happy. Dogs and cats (and most pets) naturally avoid stale, warm water, which can be a breeding ground for bacteria. With frobo, pets will enjoy chilly, fresh water for 8 hours and even longer. Unlike fountain style bowls, frobo is compact, hassle-free with no batteries or electrical cords to worry about. Supplemental frobo freezer cores are also available so you can always have a frozen frobo on hand at all times. A unique, simple, innovative solution for every pet owner.
Microfiber Waterproof Dog Seat Covers Car Hammock Pet Seat Protector
Heavy duty microfiber to provides utmost protection and long lasting Use. >>Velcro openings to allow Use with seatbelts, car seats, and pet restraints. Built-in adjustable straps make for installation in almost any vehicle a breeze. when not in-Use you can simply fold away into a compact size for easy storage.It Installs quickly and easily and when used as a barrier.Pet Hammock back Seat Cover is a great way to take your furry friend with you on the road while keeping your upholstery clean and protected. High quality dog car travel accessories pet seat covers Best dog car seat covers bench seat cover for Pets, Clean with a damp cloth or machine wash.
Tagg GPS Pet Tracker – Dog and Cat Collar Attachment
Tagg GPS Pet Tracker is the nation's leader in GPS Pet Tracking Technology. Not to be confused with the common microchip, Tagg uses advanced GPS and the nation's largest wireless network to help you to find your pet anytime and anywhere. Additionally, Tagg can track your pet's activity levels. Give you and your beloved pet the safety and security you both deserve.
Petzi Treat Cam Wi-Fi Pet Camera and Treat Dispenser
A revolutionary remote treat dispenser and camera that makes it fun and easy to connect with your pet from anywhere, at anytime.
SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder
Ensures that the designated pets access their own food. Compatible with all worldwide implanted identification microchips, can store up to 32 in memory. Suitable for animals on prescription diets or weight management programs. Lid forms a seal ith the top of the food bowl keeping food fresher for longer and preventing flies from getting to the food.
Petcube – Interactive Wi-Fi Pet Camera
Petcube is an interactive pet camera that lets you watch, talk to and play with your pets from your smartphone when you're away from home. Beautifully designed with an interactive laser toy, your pets will enjoy regular playtime and exercise. No more sad goodbyes! Now your furry friends are just one tap away.
Whistle Activity Monitor For Dogs
Whistle Activity Monitor provides pet parents a central communication hub for your dog, filled with actionable information to better understand your dog's health, behavior, and well-being. Whistle's sleek, lightweight device attaches to your dog's existing collar and tracks their daily activity and rest. It then wirelessly sends that information to your mobile phone, giving you a visual summary of your dog's day.
ThunderShirt Classic Dog Anxiety Jacket
The original, patented design applies gentle, constant pressure, similar to swaddling an infant. The ThunderShirt produces a dramatic calming effect for over 80% of dogs. The best part is there's no training required.
LED Dog Collar, USB Rechargeable
Vehicles will see your dog well in advance with this bright collar – ALL THE TIME
USER-FRIENDLY, COMFORTABLE AND FULLY ADJUSTABLE – Change the light between steady mode, rapid flashing or slow flashing with just 1 click. Thanks to the easy-to-use clips the LED Dog Collar is no hassle to put on
GoPro Fetch (Dog Harness)
Mount your GoPro to your dog to capture the world from his point of view. This harness features two mounting locations for a variety of perspectives: the chest, for bone-chewing, digging and front-paw action, and the back, for over-the-head shots of running, jumping, fetch and more. Made of washable, water-friendly material, your dog can swim, play and get dirty without a worry. Soft, padded construction keeps your pet comfortable.
Whistle Activity Monitor For Dogs
Whistle Activity Monitor provides pet parents a central communication hub for your dog, filled with actionable information to better understand your dog's health, behavior, and well-being. Whistle's sleek, lightweight device attaches to your dog's existing collar and tracks their daily activity and rest. It then wirelessly sends that information to your mobile phone, giving you a visual summary of your dog's day.
Nightstand Dog House
This is the nightstand with integrated sleeping quarters for a dog. Eliminating the need for a standalone pet bed, the dog house nightstand blends into bedroom decor and has a door that provides dogs access to their own sleeping space.
Hide Away Cat Hammock
This is the space saving hammock that suspends below the seat of a chair to provide a comfortable spot for felines to hang out. The hammock's patented design helps minimize clutter, blends into any décor, and saves space by eliminating the need for a bulky pet bed.
Catproof Computer Keyboard Cover
Solid acrylic cover designed to fit over all standard computer keyboards. Prevents cats and other pets from walking on your keyboard
High Tech Wireless Electronic Pet Door
Power Pet doors are motor driven and activated by a tiny ultrasonic collar. Other electronic pet doors merely unlock a hinged panel, requiring your pet to push it open. That's something that a lot of pets don't like to do. Patented Power Pet doors open completely under their own power. They feature a translucent door panel made of a new super-strength, bulletproof resin. When your pet approaches, the air-tight panel quickly and quietly powers upward, disappearing into the stylish housing. Because the panel moves up and down and does not swing out, it can be mounted in hermetically sealed grooves for air-tight closure. This mounting arrangement makes it impossible for an intruder to kick it out. An automatic dead-bolt locking feature adds a higher level of security to your home. The result is the most secure pet door against intruders and stray animals. Your pets are empowered to come and go as they please. Their animal friends are politely asked to stay out.
Programmable Automatic Pet Feeder
New topPets Large Automatic Dry Food Portion Control Dog Cat Pet Feeder (BRAND NEW) Features: Large volume – 45 cup (10.65L) capacity Feed from 1 to 99 days (or non-stop) Programmable portion sizes – 1/4 cup to 2 1/2 cups Programmable feeding from 1 to 4 times daily Smart sensor prevents overloading of feeding tray Pet-proof lock on lid Prevents accidental spillage Unique Anti-jamming feature Translucent hopper shows food level Tamper-proof clasps on hopper Record a personal message for your pet Alarm sounds when feeding schedule expires Detachable food hopper & feeding tray for easy cleaning Built-in clock with easy to read LCD Built-in microphone, speaker and low battery indicator.
PetZen Doggie Treadmill
The Medium DogTread Dog Treadmill by PetZen is recommended for Dogs Up to 55-60 lbs. Are you searching for a solution to your dog's behavior and fitness needs? DogTread by PetZen is the Answer. Sporty, sleek and whisper-quiet; DogTread by PetZen was specially designed to work with both your dog's anatomy and behavior to satisfy your dog's primal need to be walked the right way. The unique natural low-profile running platform with integrated console helps make Treading easy and fun to learn.
Pet Allergen Removing Air Purifier
This is the air filter specially designed to clean a pet owner's home of allergens and odors cast off by dogs, cats, and other dander-producing animals. Its medical-grade HEPA filter contains 15 lbs. of activated carbon that captures 99.97% of particles larger than .03 microns, making a home more comfortable for allergy-suffering family and guests. The carbon blend incorporates ammonia-absorbing compounds that eliminate common pet odors and leave air smelling fresher.
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- Industrial Burners
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- Valves
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Moro MN Series Combustion Air Fan
The MN range of blowers are suitable for various applications in which moving clean air is required. Standard execution blowers are provided with pressed and spot welded steel sheets casings, forwarded blades galvanized impellers and 2 or 4 poles electrical motors. Transported fluids can reach maximum temperature of 80°C for standard execution; for special executions maximum values of 250°C are allowed. On demand, special stainless steel execution are available, also according to ATEX directive (94/9/CE)


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Practice Areas
Employment Litigation | Commercial Litigation
Nick's practice focuses on commercial litigation and counseling in all stages of litigation, with an emphasis on insurance-related issues, representing insurers in various coverage-related cases.
During law school, Nick served as Comments Editor for the Washburn Law Journal, working closely with junior writers throughout the publication process. Additionally, Nick conducted extensive research on mandatory sentences for criminal defendants in connection with a comment he authored for the Journal, for which he received the John F. Kuether Memorial Faculty Award for Best Comment.
Nick gained valuable experience as a law clerk in a Topeka law firm primarily representing workers compensation and personal injury claimants. Nick assisted in legal research, trial preparation, and appellate briefing.
Prior to joining Seyferth Blumenthal & Harris, Nick served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Lisa White Hardwick, Judge for the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District. Nick is licensed to practice in Missouri and Kansas.
Phone: 816.756.0700
Direct: 816.886.3909
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Missouri Bar Association
- Kansas Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Publications and Presentations
- Comment, Let the Punishment Fit the Crime (Unless It's a Sex Crime): A Critique of the Kansas Supreme Court's Rubber Stamp of Approval upon Mandatory Lifetime Post-release Supervision for Sex Offenders [State v. Mossman, 281 P.3d 153 (Kan. 2012)], 52 WASHBURN L.J. 649 (Summer 2013).
- Washburn University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
- University of Kansas, BGS, Sociology


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One phenomenon that we may state is the most dominant in the universe today is the globalisation, which has had far making impacts on our lives. One aspect of globalisation is the international trade and investing i.e. exports, imports, transnational and multinational houses, foreign direct investing, regional and economic confederations etc which means the interaction of diverse people with different civilizations, faiths and beliefs is most common in work topographic points. The directors, excessively, have to cover with multiple cultural and cultural groups. It is of import to acknowledge and appreciate that people from different civilizations differ enormously in their personalities, perceptual experiences, traffics, outlooks etc and therefore must be treated consequently.
Culture and concern forms are ever interrelated. Man tends to make an environment at his work topographic point that is nighest to the ambiance in which he had grown up all his life. Equally far as working at local and national degrees is concerned, it faces no job due to the invasion of any foreign civilization. However, whenever an international organisation starts working in a foreign state, it becomes the premier concern whether to follow its ain national cultural values, or the values of the host state, or the 1s that are neutrally and internationally acceptable.
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When we talk about cultural diverseness in the concern context, China and U.K may be one of the most diverse you can acquire. " The jobs involved are considered exponentially greater when there are significant institutional differences and 'cultural distance ' between the host state and a transnational house 's parent state, as is assumed to be the instance for Western houses runing in mainland China " ( Gamble,2006 ) .
Particularly in a state with complex civilizations and traditions in the concern society as China where the workers consider it immoral to divert from their ain roots, the job grows worse. It is said that the Chinese organisational civilization is deeply rooted in the province civilization. " If you want to win in making concern in China, you have to cognize the Chinese civilization. " ( Zhou-Sivunen, 2005 ) . Therefore, all the international houses puting in China have to do certain that their working environment and human resource direction values conform to the national civilization closely. This is the basic ground why UKStore 's successful execution of the international HRM values in China and their meeting with people 's immediate and willing credence has caused surprise among the international concern circles. To understand the basic schemes that this concatenation shop had used every bit good as the grounds for their credence from the local staff, it would be better to distinguish the organisational civilization of UKStore to that of China 's ain local endeavors.
UKSTORE 'S Organizational Culture:
Other than the fact that civilization and organisation is closely related to China, the UKStore had introduced the international civilization successfully. It is said that the company had started in 1999 and it had hired two exiles to function it as adjunct shop director and shop directors, neither of whom had any cognition of the state and its concern civilization. Yet they were successful in carry throughing their responsibilities, and so in the ulterior twelvemonth, local staff was hired to widen the concatenation. From so, the organisation is entering uninterrupted success in the concern sector, having specifically a work environment where work force feels willing to work. The critics feel astonish at the fact that the local staff of this organisation experience so much safe and secure in this occupation that most of the workers have expressed their desire to go on functioning the organisation on long-terms contrary to their local five-year planning. The main characteristics of the organisational civilization of this concatenation store make it different from other local houses are as follows:
The organisation has set up certain office direction techniques that allow an easy entree to the directors of the peculiar section. This is unlike the local Chinese houses where 1 has to acquire permission to run into the caput of the section. The directors of each section are set in the unfastened topographic point offices where anybody can make easy. This creates a trust-your-boss ambiance that makes it rather different from the local organisations.
One of the greatest differences between the organisational civilization of UKStore and that of China 's state-owned companies is that UKStore has introduced level organisational construction in its organisation. Though there are people working in assorted classs ensuing in the high quality of some over others, there is non such superior-inferior ambiance prevalent here. There is a harmonious relationship between the workers and with their higher-ups. They trust each other and give regard. This leads to such a productive and constructive working environment that is rather different from that of the local Chinese houses ' organisational civilization where a solid hierarchy system is followed.
The level organisational construction is farther emphasized by the usage of individual position unvarying across the organisation. There is no differentiation of position between the workers as all wear the same frocks of the same coloring material. This minimizes the distance between the workers even more. This pattern is non applicable to other local Chinese houses where every class of workers has a separate coloring material of uniform to do him distinctive among the batch.
The organisation has promoted an organisational civilization with day-to-day storewide forenoon briefing Sessionss. These Sessionss are held by the directors of the peculiar sections who keep the workers cognizant of the ends that they have to obtain every bit good as the challenges that they may hold to confront. Furthermore, the workers are besides taken into assurance sing the newer merchandises that the shop launches or the newer engineering it hires. In this manner, the workers are made to experience themselves as of import and worthy portion of the organisation. The local Chinese organisations do non keep any such Sessionss that lead to the communicating spread between the officers and the workers.
UKStore has established its reputation for giving an ear to the sentiments and suggestions of the lower staff. During the day-to-day forenoon Sessionss and briefings, the workers are made free to portion their appraisals every bit good as opinions of the freshly introduced or regular class of work. The local Chinese state-owned organisations do non let the lower laborers to give words to their sentiments.
UKStore has besides introduced the construct of the out-of-work leisure activities in which all the staff has to take part including officers and workers, both local and exile. Everyone participates in such merriment activities that are particularly popular among the single and immature staff. At one manus such activities allow workers to cognize each others, these allow the exiles to unify with the local workers without any vacillation.
The candor between the workers is maintained by the debut of the first name civilization within the organisation. Unlike local Chinese shops, the workers at UKStore are asked to name each other by their Christian names. This farther minimizes the feel of ill will that workers normally face while reaching their higher-ups.
This organisation has hired a really low figure of workers and hence, they are to make more work. However, this has been compensated with higher rewards and other installations that make the work profitable and attractive to the workers and they do non desire to go forth their occupations. Chinese organisations offer less work force per unit area with lower wages.
Furthermore, the company has non allowed any kind of favoritism to come in the manner of person 's advancement and publicity. The personal abilities and public presentations of the workers are regarded as the exclusive factors upon which their publicity, rise in salary and the proviso of other installations are dependent. On the other manus, the workers at the local houses frequently complain against the unfair favoritism to impede their publicity and growing.
UKStore besides arranges developing plans to supply the on the job persons with better chances to turn and develop. They are provided with interesting inducements that make them all the more interested to function the company.
Unanimity of direction has besides minimized the menace of brotherhood force influences upon the development of the company. This makes the organisation grow without any unreasonable demands from the labour brotherhoods. However, the local Chinese houses ever face the brotherhood strikes that consequence in doing loss to the organisation.
The national civilizations of states govern the personal civilization of the employees, which in bend affect the organisational civilization as a whole. "there are strong cultural factors which limit the acceptance of many characteristics of HRM in China ' .
China being a Communist regulation is a collectivized society. The Chinese frequently view themselves as interdependent or collectivism-oriented, i.e. , accent on society instead than on single. ( Tian, 2007,56 ) Chinese references begin from bigger topographic points to little topographic points while western references are merely the antonym.
Family names come foremost. The Bolshevism is a manifest to the committedness to households and dealingss. This translates into the hiring processes of the administrations as largely members of the household are hired and favoritism and nepotism govern the procedure. The Chinese employees are, nevertheless, more loyal and committed to the organisations. This is besides apparent in the fact that they respect their traditions and there is a opposition to alter in organisational civilizations which Gamble calls the 'inertia ' as the conformity becomes deep rooted in the heads and actions of the employees. Once it becomes an built-in portion of a individual 's head set, they become hard to change/alter. Guanxi is besides an of import factor for constructing relationships and gift giving in concerns is encouraged. UK, on the other manus, is a more individualistic society nationally, and hence organisations value clip and individualism of employees, with the focal point being on extrinsic factors. Lesser committedness to civilizations and an credence to alter indicate that UK houses are larning and unfastened civilizations, which respond to the volatile markets by flexibly originating and implementing the alterations.
China 's national civilization of high power distance is apparent in Chinese SOEs where the organisations have a centralised construction with strong hierarchies and single behavior is guided by the authorization and regard. This means non merely a centralised organisational civilization, but besides clearly defined functions and the fact that determination devising is retained at the top. The stringency in conformity to the undertakings and processs do non allow the organisations be flexible. There is small employee development due to the purely regimented construction. It does non let employees room to develop their accomplishments beyond a well defined undertaking. The wagess in compensations in China are normally based on functions and appellations, nevertheless this is now altering bit by bit to public presentation related pays.In contrast, UK organisations are flatter, with a greater accent on coaction and squad work. The persons are involved in determination devising, and the occupation designs are flexible and enriched.
Promotions and assessments in Chinese SOEs are entirely dependent on senior status and connexions. There is no weight age given to the accomplishments and abilities of the employees, nor is their public presentation of any importance. Therefore, the administration cultures promote doing connexions instead than operative efficiency which would profit the administration themselves finally. The Chinese civilization is in itself a barrier to an efficient public presentation based administration.
The UK based national civilization is free from such cultural patterns and hence, offer a free and more unfastened work environment.
China is a society is male oriented, with adult females non given regard every bit much as in the western societies. Besides, penchant is given to a male kid over female. This is true foe Chinese concerns every bit good, and male group leaders, foremans etc are by and large preferred. United kingdom on the other manus, is an equal chance employer, and the hiring is based on the accomplishments of the employees, instead than the gender.
The committedness to Chinese traditional values of Bolshevism, power distance and regard of authorization in China means wage, working conditions and chances of preparation and publicities in UK shops are higher than the Chinese SOEs. Besides, the Chinese civilization of sing relationships and group coherence has translated into the reluctance of following a direct attack to making concern and dependance on intermediary or being introduced to the party of concern. Guanxi/personal connexion plays a critical function in acquiring things accomplished in Chinese civilization and gift giving is a norm while making concern. However, such Acts of the Apostless are considered a payoff in civilizations such as that of UK.
Since the national civilization of China is really strong, it influences the civilizations of the SOEs in China. Although, Bolshevism instils interpersonal relationships among coworkers, this is marred with the competitions due to favoritism. UK, as a state, is a low context civilization, and civilization does non encroach upon the organisational civilizations. The administrations built their ain construction, design and civilization which means they are more harmonious, flexible and easy to work in. The power distance in Chinese civilizations besides mean that single work on their ain undertakings and there is lesser disposition to squad work. The power distance and hierarchies besides translate into clearly demarcated spheres in the Chinese civilization as a Chinese employee relates, " In my old occupation it was, 'I 'm a leader, you 're a worker ' , it was a really clear divide " .
The leaders/supervisors in UK shops are much more accessible, and the employee-boss dealingss tend to be friendly and affable as an employee by and large regard UK directors to be more polite and easy to work with. The work dealingss are more equal, and there is no divide between the higher-ups and the sub-ordinates. Employees besides feel that distance between leaders and workers is minimum in UK houses and there is intimacy and bonding with the co-workers.
To reason, it may be said that while national civilizations doubtless "generate sensitivities towards certain behavioural forms " ( Child & A ; MarkoA?czy, 1993, p. 622 ) , it is apparent that alterations to structural and organisational characteristics can hold an impact on seemingly deep-seated cultural values ( Gamble, 2006 ) . Therefore although the national civilization remains an of import hindrance to the development of a pure organisational civilization, the civilizations continue to germinate and determine harmonizing to the demands. Although inactiveness may be keeping up the gait of the alteration, but finally alterations do do themselves felt, both in national and organisational civilizations. There is a changeless redefining of the civilizations as organisations face a passage to a globalized economic system, with a diversified work force and with the fluctuating norms and beliefs. China is bit by bit switching from its traditional ways to more modern-day values, which are a consequence from the more unfastened, western civilization influence due to globalisation. . China is undergoing social alterations as the population is acquiring more educated from foreign schools, and as local establishments are following more modern-day educational course of study. Besides, other strong national civilizations in the universe are non inactive and go on to germinate with the transition of clip. Therefore, the organisational civilizations might every bit good reign is supreme in times to come with credence in more transnational patterns. The strong multinational and multinational houses do impact the concern patterns of the local houses, when their patterns are known to be better, more seasoned and more successful. Besides, the go oning development of planetary economic systems means that national civilizations have to follow in order to be making good in this epoch of volatility.