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Kluane National Park and Reserve is located in the extreme southwestern corner of the Yukon territory in Canada. The Kluane National Park Reserve was established in 1976 and was dedicated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the spectacular glacier and icefield landscapes as well as for the importance of grizzly bears, caribou and Dall sheep habitat. It also contains the highest mountain in Canada, Mount Logan of the Saint Elias Mountains. In fact, mountains and glaciers dominate the park's landscape, covering 82% of its area.
Explore the natural history of Kluane National Park and Reserve through world-class wildlife exhibits and native displays. The museum features displays of over 70 different animal species as well as native artifacts of the Southern Tutchone people. (Burwash Landing at Historic Mile 1093 on the Alaska Highway)
Hiking is the most popular activity in Kluane with trails for novice walkers right up to the most experienced hikers. Whether you want a 15-minute self-guiding interpretive trail or a 5-day excursion over mountain passes and roaring creeks, Kluane has it! Check in at the Visitor's Center for more information.
The most unforgettable way to see the otherwise inaccessible icefields is by air. Helicopter tours are available to take you soaring over the park's stunning icy peaks.
The Kathleen Lake Campground is the park's highway-accessible recreation and camp site. There are boat launch facilities, picnic shelters, 39 camp sites with potable water, firewood, bear-proof storage lockers, and outhouses. The campground operates from mid-May to mid-September.
Kluane's varied landscape means a number of different habitats for wildlife species. Along with its non-polar icefields, the park's greenbelt offers its home to the many species of wildlife in this reserve. The largest subspecies of moose in the world, some weighing up to 800 kilograms, range through the park's lower alpine region. Solitary grizzly bears cross between alpine clearings and vales. There are around 4000 Dall sheep, the park's most abundant large animal. Woodland caribou, mountain goat, black bear, wolverine, lynx, red fox and wolf populations share the landscape with the smaller muskrat, mink, marmot, otter, beaver, snowshoe hare and squirrel. The Arctic grayling, lake trout and pike abound in lakes and streams. Some 150 species of birds have been observed in Kluane, including golden eagle, bluebird and ptarmigan.
For as long as 4500 years, ancestors of the Southern Tutchones have lived in camps on the lakeshores and valleys hunting caribou and moose and fishing for salmon or char, their most reliable food.Between 1890 and 1891, Jack Dalton was the first white man to explore the Kluane interior, who later built his own trading post at Neskatabeen and later guided miners and prospectors to the Yukon gold fields. A Canadian-American mountaineering team first successfully ascended Mount Logan in 1925. From the 1930's onwards, mountaineering became the dominant activity in the region, attracting adventurers from around the world.In 1976, the national park was established and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, it attracts over 29,000 visitors annually.
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Animal rights groups, pet lovers and a local newspaper Hankyoreh are demanding President Moon Jae-in make good on his promise to adopt Tory, a 4-year-old dog, from an animal shelter in Seoul.
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Moon was sworn in at noon Wednesday after winning the election the previous day.
During his 60-day electioneering, the liberal politician, who has one dog and two cats, met with fellow pet lovers and supporters of animal rights groups, vowing to make Korea a better place not just for humans but also animals.
Since being saved from slaughter two years ago, Tory has stayed at the shelter, as he was unpopular with would-be adopters. During the meeting, Moon was asked to be its new owner and he had promised then to take it to the presidential residence, if elected.
"My family and I anticipate the day to welcome Tory as a new family member and will make sure he adjusts well to the new environment," Moon said via his camp last week.
|Moon Jae-in talks with pet owners and supporters of animal rights groups at an animal park in Seoul on April 15. (Yonhap)
His election pledges on animal welfare included the construction of more playgrounds for pets and feeding facilities for stray cats. On the dog meat trade, however, he stopped short of pledging an immediate and complete ban, saying it should be phased out.
Moon's predecessor Park Geun-hye had kept Korean indigenous Jindo dogs at the presidential residence. She had been criticized for abandoning them when she moved out hurriedly from Cheong Wa Dae following the historical impeachment ruling that removed her from office.
After facing criticism, Cheong Wa Dae said it had found new owners for Park's nine pet dogs.
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As The Rebel's Lauren Southern continues her European tour, she took part in a gun control debate against Jeffrey Robinson on the UK's Sky News.
Let's just say this got feisty and extremely heated.
Robinson tells "MISS Southern" to go back to Canada, change the gun laws there and then come back on Sky News and see "how well that works out".
"I would love for the gun laws to change in Canada. If I were...in a mass-shooting, the first thing I would think is 'I wish I had a gun on me'. The gun is an equalizer. As an individual, if I was attacked... if men attacked me, I couldn't overpower them. I would want a gun on me to defend myself," Lauren strikes back.
She then goes on to say how people with guns could have prevented mass-shootings in the case of Orlando and Paris.
When the moderator calls Lauren's point 'good', Robinson interjects, "it's not a good point. It's nonsense. It's utter crap."
"What gun laws do is prevent violence," Robinson starts to say as Lauren bring up Paris.
The debate continues with Lauren explaining to the much older Robinson the importance of the second amendment, which he yet again calls "utter nonsense".
"This is exactly why the Libertarian Party in Canada and the Libertarian Party in America have no credibility," Robinson sneers.
"These are personal attacks, sir," Lauren replies.
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Dried chillis
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Chilies are are a frequent ingredient in my cooking, I love these , perfectly real.ReplyDelete
I felt that way myself a couple weeks ago. Moisturizer and some good, sweaty workouts did the trick for me :)ReplyDelete
Beautiful peppers. I love how you captured their shine.
Debra you do such beautiful work! Oh, and I know the feeling...ReplyDelete
These look ready to pick up and crush, fantastic work.ReplyDelete
Oh dear, I am sure you are not.ReplyDelete
Beautiful drawing. How do you capture the shine so well?
I sure miss the days my mom dragged me to the market to get groceries, and picking out there to cook with. =) I much prefer them when they are dried I don't know why, perhaps I secretly likes the textures.ReplyDelete
Very beautifully done Debra, as usual they are as realistic as ever!
This is awesome trompe l'oeiil work. At first I thought it was a photograph. It is very realistic. I am impressed by your drawing skills. Awesome and beautiful work.ReplyDelete
So well done with all the highlights and shadows! They do look so real!ReplyDelete
LOL! Dried up and wrinkled! I doubt it.ReplyDelete
My husband just went to a local chili pepper festival in the Botanical Gardens.
These are great. My mouth is burning.
Dried up, wrinkly, beautiful and full of fire. Hope that's the whole way you are feeling! Nice drawing too!ReplyDelete
Thanks everyone! Guess I need to learn to grow old gracefullyReplyDelete
Freebird I love your line, might have to useit if I'm allowed


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After weeks of feeling horrible, I'm finally feeling well enough to sew. I'm pretty excited because I have to clean out my fabric stash. It's taking over the house...or else that's what you'd think listening to D complain about it. I don't hear him complaining much when I sell my creations, though ;)
My lament is this: On one of my favorite sewing websites they are playing a stash game. You get points for whatever you use that you didn't have to buy. Not that I'd actually ever win the bragging rights, but it would sure be motivation for me to keep sewing!
I've managed to complete several projects recently and I'm really pleased with how they've turned out. I've even purchased some vintage patterns for myself that I need to sew up very soon because I'm running out of clothes. I lost so much weight since I had Lizzy that none of my old maternity clothes fit! I'm trying to find patterns that I could easily modify back into regular wear.
We also have the state fair coming up next month and I do plan on entering my sewing again. I want to win first this time and not second and third. We are entering several cooking contests, too. Oh and the family may make a scarecrow together. We'll see.


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New 'Yes' on 1 Ad Featuring ME Rep. Stacey Fitts (R-Pittsfield) Shows People Can Change Their Minds on Marriage
Stacey Fitts of Pittsfield talks about why, as a Republican, he supports the freedom to marry. He voted against marriage for same-sex couples in 2009, but, since then, he's talked with the people in his life and changed his mind.
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PORTLAND – Mainers United for Marriage today released a new statewide TV ad featuring Republican State Rep. Stacey Fitts, who voted against allowing same-sex couples to receive a marriage license in 2009 but has changed his mind and supports a "Yes" vote on Question 1 this year.
"Stacey is an example of folks – from all across the political spectrum – who are changing their minds about the freedom to marry," said Matt McTighe, campaign manager for Mainers United for Marriage. "Through more than 200,000 one-on-one conversations, we know that Stacey isn't alone. Thousands of Mainers have changed their minds and support allowing same-sex couples to receive a marriage license."
Fitts: "I've always been a Republican. I voted against same-sex marriage in 2009. But I know some gay people, and I've talked with them and with my family.
"Deciding who you marry is the most important decision you will ever make.
"I don't believe the government should tell anybody who they can love and who they can marry.
"Voting 'Yes' protects religious freedom and it protects individual freedom. To me, that's what our country is all about.
"We should allow gay people the freedom to marry, and we should protect individual liberty, too. Voting 'Yes' on Question 1 will do both."
The 30-second ad can be viewed at: www.mainersunited.org/ads.
Mainers United for Marriage is the coalition to win marriage for all Maine families. A "Yes" vote on Question 1 in November will allow marriage licenses for loving, committed same-sex couples in Maine while also protecting religious freedom.
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TINDERSTICKS have announced details of a short UK tour to coincide with the release of their new album 'CAN OUR LOVE…' .
'Can Our Love…' is released on May 21 via Beggars Banquet. The band will play a show at the London Blackheath Hall on the day of the album's release, before playing three more shows across the country throughout June.
The band will play: London Blackheath Hall (May 21)
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Prior to the shows, Tindersticks will celebrate their tenth anniversary by playing a four-night residency at The Botanique club in Brussels. The four shows will feature a different set from the band each night, as well as guest DJs including Andrew Weatherall, Arthur Baker, Johnny Chandler and Nick Brown.
In addition to their performance, the band will be exhibiting artwork and video installations that they have been involved with, as well as some new short films commissioned to coincide with the release of 'Can Our Love…'.


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Villa Park's Annual Historic Plaque Award Program includes awards for Historic Preservation, Historic Landmark and Sears Catalog Home categories.
At the May 13th Village Board meeting, the Villa Park Historic Preservation Commission announced the winners of this year's annual Historic Plaque awards.
The Historic Preservation award was given to Warren Stewart for his sensitive restoration of his 1925 "Spanish eclectic" style home located at 307 South Monterey. It is named the Emms House (PDF) after the original owner. Warren researched and restored the stucco and clay tiles to its original color scheme. Early developers had envisioned Villa Park to be a "town of villas". This was influenced by the popularity of Spanish Revival style.
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William and Annette Franz for their farmhouse built in 1864 and located at 747 South Oakland. It is named the Scharlau House (PDF) after the family that first settlers who farmed the land and ran a fruit orchard.
Caroline Hightower, for her farmhouse built in circa 1850 and located at 27 East Jackson. It is named the Golterman House (PDF) after the early settlers who first lived there and raised their 17 children.
Ron Leston, owner of Pioneer Garden and Feed Supply, received an award for his Feed Store (PDF) built in 1908 and located at 118 South Villa. In the early days, the store sold chicken feed and milled grain. Since 1965, the Leston family has owned the business at this location.
Anona Center East, a private club (PDF), for their commercial building built in 1926 and located at 125 South Villa. They have made considerable storefront improvements. Originally, it was an A&P Grocery and a Ben Franklin variety store.
Raymond and Tammy Hensley for their commercial building built in 1915 and located at 7 East Park (PDF). Extensive refurbishing has been done to the exterior and interiors. Back in the early days, it had been Meehan's Drug store then became Hill's Pharmacy. Dr. Cortesi had his practice upstairs. It is currently Doc Hensley's Antiques and Furniture Repair.
The Sears & Davis Commercial Building built in 1928 is located at 336 South Ardmore (PDF). It was here that the Village had their offices for a short period while the Village Hall was built. Sears had been the Village President. The building has very distinctive terra cotta ornamentation on the front façade.
Lastly, the Sears Catalog Home award was given to Robert and Betty Bratschun for their Martha Washington (PDF) model Sears mail-order house, located at 524 South Villa Avenue and built in 1925.
The present owners and caretakers are commended for their contributions to the community and for the preservation and maintenance of these important structures that links the past with the future of Villa Park. These buildings are significant to the history and development of the Village of Villa Park and contribute to its character and heritage.


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Spring is probably my favorite season. It?s not too hot, not too cold, everything is in bloom?what can I say, love is in the air! I get to rock romantic frocks and strappy sandals, little sexy blazers for cool nights..and I love the spring breezes. To get myself wardrobe-ready for spring, Kohls Spring Fashion Hangout provides great tips on what trends to look out for right now.
Since I am so over mourning winter in black and gray, it?s time to spring-ify my wardrobe with bright pops of color and some of the latest trends.??? And since pink is in this year, I'm taking Kohl's advice and? will be wearing PINK in a big way.?? I'm loving these Jennifer Lopez Lace Espadrille Flats in ( guess what color) PINK! ?These would be the perfect addition to my wardrobe along with some cute statement jewelry also in pink.
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#ZTE has just taken the wraps off the Nubia Z11 earlier today, sporting a powerful hardware specs sheet underneath. The handset joins the likes of the OnePlus 3 and a couple of other Chinese handsets to feature 6GB of RAM on board. We also expect Samsung to join the bandwagon soon with the Galaxy Note 7 in August.
Barring the hefty amount of RAM, the ZTE offering comes with a quad-core Snapdragon 820 SoC, which is currently considered the gold standard in the mobile industry. The handset also comes with a 5.5-inch 1080p display, a 16-megapixel rear camera, an 8-megapixel front camera, 64/128GB of internal storage, Android 6.0 Marshmallow and a 3,000 mAh battery. Additional features include USB Type-C port, a fingerprint scanner, and Dolby Audio.
ZTE is also offering the Nubia Z11 in a 4GB RAM variant, which will be priced slightly under the top of the line 6GB variant. You will have to shell out 2499 CNY ($376) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model, while the top-end 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant will cost 3499 CNY ($526) CNY in China.
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Versace silk and chain mail dress. Robert Lee Morris necklace (worn as a headpiece) and cuffs; Shaun Leane for Daphne Guinness sterling silver glove; Lynn Ban sterling silver rings; shield created by Julien d'Ys; model's own nose ring.
Jil Sander wool and leather dress. Helmut Lang sheepskin top. True Religion leather leggings. Kat Marks vegetable leather armor. Patrick Ian Hartley neck brace; Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci gloves; Bottega Veneta booties; model's own nose ring.
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Chanel embroidered lace dress. Philip Treacy London disc shield; Chanel necklace; DeMask gloves; model's own nose ring.
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Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci leather, chiffon, and wool crepe dress. 7 For All Mankind lambskin pants. Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci gloves and boots; Mokuba ribbon headband; model's own nose ring.
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For many people, just seeing the flashing lights of a police cruiser in your rear view mirror can cause your heart to sink. While practicing safe driving habits is the best way to avoid being pulled over, knowing your rights as an Ontario Driver can help put your mind at ease in the event of a traffic stop.
Remember, driving is a privilege, not a right. As a driver you must obey the rules of the road and that includes the rules pertaining to traffic stops. Here are some of the top questions Ontario Drivers have when it comes to a traffic stop:
According to the Highway Traffic Act, a police officer has the right to pull you over at any time for any of the following four reasons:
Failing to stop when pursued by a police officer carries a hefty fine, demerit points, and can even lead to imprisonment.
Upon pulling you over, the officer may ask to see your license, registration and proof of insurance. You are not under any obligation to answer any other questions. However, it is advisable to be polite during a traffic stop.
It's also important to remember, a police officer has the legal right to request a sobriety test if they suspect you have consumed drugs or alcohol. Many people incorrectly believe you can decline a sobriety test without repercussions – this is not the case.
It is important to know you do not have the legal right to decline a roadside sobriety test or breathalyzer test in Ontario. Also, you do not have the right to contact a lawyer prior to taking the test . If you decline, you can be charged under the Criminal Code of Canada.
The police cannot search your car at random. According to the Peel Regional Police:
"The police are only allowed to search your car if they have reasonable and probable grounds to believe that there are illegal drugs or alcohol or evidence relating to the commission of a crime in the car. They must also believe that the evidence, drugs or alcohol would be removed or destroyed if they were to get a search warrant."
However, the officer can look into your car windows and can use a flashlight at night. Whether or not they look into your vehicle is up to the officer's discretion. If a police officer requests to search your vehicle, it is within your right to speak with a lawyer first.
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I was pumped yesterday when I got my first comment yesterday from someone I don't know. In honor of her kind words and this momentous occasion in notacrazycatlady.com, I bring you my cattoon inspired by her comment.
Duncan and Smudge both actually really like catnip (as evidenced by Duncan's hidden stash in the pocket of his smart and practical short sleeve button down shirt – those shirts just remind me of my high school social studies teacher). We keep the 'nip in the kitchen so it kind of makes me wonder if when I go get it for them they mistake it for food and that's why they go gaga for it. That would apply at least to Duncan and Smudge is pretty good at following.
The next thing I wonder about is what the heck they are thinking when they are on it. Is is like a hallucinogen and they imagine entering a wonderful world of floating Doritos/birds/squirrels/cheese sticks that they can chase? Because they move pretty darn fast when they've rolled in and licked up catnip. Additionally, when Duncan hears a cheese stick being pulled from the package – let me repeat. Pulled. From. The. Package. Not being opening, not smelling it, not seeing me get it – when he hears that chhhhhhh as it tears from the perforations. He comes RUNNING. So it wouldn't surprise me if he was on some sort of a cheese hunt in his tiny little melon. And Smudge loves
to eat squirrels so that seems reasonable, too. Or are they just all jacked up and ready to go and just have to run, run, run as fast as they can or else their hearts are going to explode? Perhaps they get really paranoid and feel like they're being chased by a noisy plastic bag being crinkled/vacuum cleaner/squirt bottle? Who knows.
And really, who cares? Because when it boils down to it, if they are busy in their own world and aren't marching all over me when I'm trying to type or eat delicious cereal then that catnip is going to be like my new
babysitter catsitter. I mean, I wouldn't ever probably wouldn't do that if I had kids but Duncan and Smudge seem to really enjoy it and they're practically middle-aged so who am I to kill their buzz? Plus they're cats.
On a side note, Duncan LOVES to lick the tops of strawberries when I finish eating them. I did a small bit o' research and found that strawberries and catnip are apparently related plants. So if you are wanting a drug free environment for your cats you must rid your household of strawberries, as well. Boo 😦 But since I'm ok with the 'nip for the boys, it's allllll right with me to keep strawberries in the house…minus the probably tons of pesticides I consume from strawberries. That's probably worse than a high cat.


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Managing human resource successfully brings with it a number of challenges. With changing times, increasing global competiveness and shortage of skilled employee workforce, companies have changed their perception when it comes to handling HR teams and modules. The biggest asset of most companies is their strong workforce. It is because employees can make or break the organization.
Handling Human resource becomes all the more important since any discrepancies in handling human resource departments can bring a detrimental change to the fortunes of the company. Here are some recommended tips that can help companies to bring the best out of their employees while strengthening the human resource mechanism of the organization in the long run.
Defined HR Role:
For companies having a dedicated human resources team or department, it is essential that the core management of the company works in perfect synergy with the HR team to avoid any communication gaps. The company management must pinpoint the exact HR needs of the company in accordance with its quantum of work and services while the HR department must work in accordance with the overall goals, values and objectives of the organization.
Different companies have different HR mechanisms and hence it is imperative for both core management and HR department to find out the common ground for their respective company and move forward in a strategic manner that can be beneficial to the employees as well as the company in the short term as well as the long term.
Embed Employee Reward Programs:
Companies and organizations that understand employees as their most prized assets usually have a hassle free workflow and faces miniscule employee troubles. One of the best ways to successfully manage people and employee workforce is to have an in-house employee appreciation and reward program in place. It not only acts as a motivational tool but also makes sure that employees doing good, hard and consistent work are rewarded well in time.
Not every reward program works through the prism of monetary gains. Sometimes a small letter of appreciation from the core management can work just as well to motivate employees to continue their good work. Small and medium enterprises face the biggest challenge when it comes to managing their human resources and must try and incorporate a fixed employee reward fellowship program in the work culture of the company that can bring transparency as well as act as a level playing field between company management and its human resources.
Assign Definite Roles:
Having perfectly assigned roles not only increases productivity of the employees but also makes sure that there are specialized people for specific tasks. SMEs or big organization which do not have a well defined role for their workforce usually end up with an unsatisfied employee force which hurts the company in the long run.
Many companies in their effort to employ cost cutting usually force employees to multi task various roles which cuts the opportunities of employees to think out of the box and offer their best to their specialized tasks. Assigning well defined roles is a small step that has far reaching success rates when it comes to increasing the overall efficiency of the company while maintaining employee work satisfaction.
Have a Well Oiled Feedback Workflow Mechanism:
One of the biggest mistakes most business establishments' especially small and medium enterprises make when it comes to handling their human resources is the lack of any feedback mechanism. Having an open door feedback policy can not only allow for mutual exchange of thoughts between the management and employee irrespective of his or her position, it also increases employee accountability.
Incorporate Training and Internship Modules:
Offering training and internships while on the job can be a catalyst in maintaining a long term relation with the employees. In this day of employee poaching and switching jobs far too often, having a well defined training module can act as a motivation for employees to think long term with the organization. Owing to such role, defined training modules can help them in their professional approach. Having a well trained workforce is one thing but to retain the trained employees in the long term is another. Periodic workshops also help in overall development of the employees while cutting out poaching risks from rival companies.


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Sixt hires with a focus on service-oriented, entrepreneurial team players, who are excited about interacting with customers and colleagues from all over the world.
As an RSA at an Airport Branch you will learn every aspect sales and customer service. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to work in a high, volume and fast paced environment. If you are a Sixt Airport employee, this can be your next step to a Senior RSA or other leadership roles.
The operations/shops area deals with all the fields of business operations at SIXT stations. That means: You are involved in direct service for the customer and deal with strategic control of operational metrics and the rental process every day.
Sixt has existed for over 100 years and as the first globally active mobility service provider, we show what innovative products and excellent service look like every single day. We are more than 6,000 employees across 105 countries. Do you want to get a head start for you career? Then you are in the right place. Whether it's at our headquarters in Munich, our Service Centers in Berlin and Rostock, in one of the international headquarters or in one of over 2,100 Sixt branches worldwide - we have the right position for you! To continue to be at the top, we are looking for dedicated team employees who will make Sixt better every day with heart and passion.


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Shankar Singh: From a tout to an activist
Shankar Singh was a tout at the Road Transport Office earlier and used to get people's work done by paying bribes to the officials and take his own cut. Today he is a right to information activist working with a team in Kanpur to check corruption not just at the road transport office but also at other offices.
Born to a family of JK Jute Mill worker, his early days were tough. His father met with an accident and had to leave the job. He became an associate of communist leader S.N. Banerji and started a restaurant named Raja Tea Stall which was managed by eight of the twelve children who survived in the family. As Shankar grew up he managed to get a job with the Roshan Transport Company. He was paid Rs. 2000 a month to be stationed at the RTO to take care of the company's work there. He used to get the roads and goods tax deposited. He used to take care of license, fitness, permit and registration of new vehicles. In 2006 he was unknowingly involved in the illegal sale of a Maruti van which was bought with loan from a company. When the new owner sought loan from another company, the first company objected as its payments were still pending and a complaint was filed. Shankar Singh was beaten by a clerk on the directions of the officer. This provoked his conscience. He decided to take on the system. He lodged complaints with the Chief Minister and the Commissioner about irregularities in the RTO. The Commissioner and the officer at RTO worked out a compromise for him and the clerk was made to apologize to him. That is how his file was closed.
But now he did not want to go back to the rotten system. He saw news about right to information campaign in the newspapers. He was attracted by it. He decided to go to the camp. Before he realized, he became a volunteer with the right to information campaign in Kanpur city. At the RTO where a learning license which costs Rs. 60 but is made for Rs. 200 and the regular license which costs Rs. 140 but is made for Rs. 350, when Shankar and his friends decided to organize a RTI camp, the licenses were made for the actual fees. His role was reversed. He was no longer facilitating corruption. He was there to check it. The staff of the office was terrorized by his presence.
Shankar now finds himself in a piquant situation. 1200 of his old colleagues, who prefer to call themselves as 'transport advisors' and are formally registered as 'Parivahan Salahkar Samiti' since 1982 as a society, want their profession to be legitimized. They claim that if their role is officially recognized and they are authorized to charge a legitimate fees for the service they render, they would stop facilitating corruption at the RTO. They have told Shankar that if he wants a corruption free system then he must lead the struggle for their livelihood rights. On the other hand Shankar has vowed that he would not allow any corruption to take place at the RTO even if it means going against his own former colleagues.
Shankar Singh joined the first RTI camp in Kanpur city on 15th November, 2006, the conclusion of which was attended by Central Government Minister Shriprakash Jaiswal, also the MP from Kanpur . Since then over the last two years Shankar Singh must have been present as a volunteer in hundreds of camps. There are about ten camps organized every month with two to three averaging per week. Anywhere from 50 to 200 applications are prepared in these camps which are filed in different government offices. Most of the applications are concerned with Kanpur Development Authority, Nagar Nigam, Kanpur Electricity Supply Corporation, Water Board, Police, RTO, Social Welfare Department, District Supply Office, Basic Shiksha Adhikari, Kanpur University , Awas-Vikas, Banks, Passport, District Magistrate's office, etc. Recently after results for the High School were announced there was a huge number of students wanting to know whether they could see their answer books. The Kanpur Right to Information Campaign Committee, of which Shanker Singh is now a permanent and important part, immediately organized a six day camp in which 1200 students filed applications seeking photocopies of their answer books for various subjects. They suspect that they have not been fairly evaluated and would like to verify this. The RTI campaign has generated an empowering awareness among people as a result of which people feel that they can ask legitimate questions as their democratic right.
In May 2008 Shankar Singh also participated in a social audit of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in the Miyaganj Block of neighbouring Unnao District. He now feels that his responsibility as a concerned citizen are not just limited to Kanpur city. As his horizon of understanding broadens he feels a growing commitment within him for other social issues too. He spent nine days in rural areas of Unnao trying to understand the way the village panchayats and the Block Development Office functions and how the vested interests are responsible for siphoning off huge sums of money from government schemes and how the papers are fudged. He proved to be an important member of his social audit team too which visited various villagers and interacted with ordinary village labourers and interviewed them to find deficiencies in the implementation of NREGS.
Shankar Singh's life has taken an about turn. From slipping into the ever deadly world of corruption and crime he has dragged himself out with some effort and placed himself in a position from where he is rising everyday as a shining star. He has become synonymous for hope for many a people who have been victimized in some way. And Shankar is full of optimism. He always encourages people to stand up and fight for their rights. His exuberance inspires confidence in others.
Shankar Singh's dream is now to serve the people from even bigger platforms. He wishes to contest an election some day. He has realized that the small battles that he is now fighting every day would become a little bit easier if he acquires a legitimate constitutional position. He wishes to serve more people and at a faster rate.
Dr Sandeep Pandey
(The author is a Ramon Magsaysay Awardee (2002) for emergent leadership, heads the National Alliance of People's Movements (NAPM) and did his PhD from University of California, Berkeley in control theory which is applicable in missile technology. He taught at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur before devoting his life to strengthening people's movements in early 1990s. He can be contacted at: firstname.lastname@example.com, www.ashaparivar.org)
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We are thrilled that George McWhirter, Vancouver's first Poet Laureate, has agreed to judge Pulp Literature's Magpie Award for Poetry for a second time.
Last year's finalists received not only his approbation, but in-depth and often extensive comments from a leader in the world of Canadian Literature.
We are most grateful and honoured to BC's much-honoured poet, novelist, editor, and translator for saying yes to year 2 of the contest.
The closing date for entries to the Magpie Award for Poetry is April 15.
Here you will find an excerpt of George McWhirter's superb translation of "Solar Poems" by Homero Aridjis, at blogcitylights.
And here you will find a copy of his stunning poem "My Mother's Red Shawl" on Alex Waterhouse Hayward's blog.


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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
So, this is the last collection of the year. In a few days I will be leaving for my home country Brazil, for a couple of months, and I guess I got inspired by the summer, nature, and sun that I will find there. I can't wait to run away from the Canadian winter! Verde means green in Portuguese. Hope you like it!
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Michael Snow visited several of the organisations that donated to our recent Cancer Council Morning Tea and presented them with our Certificates of Appreciation. Without the help of organisations like these we would not have been able to raise the $1,500 plus for this great cause.
Thank you to Lakside Village Tavern, Hunter Performance Physio, Autobarn Warners Bay and Maitland Auto Parts and as always a big thank you to our MG Member Michael Snow for presenting these Certificates of Appreciation.


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Niagara Gorgeview Inn is a fabulous vacation home that sits on a ridge overlooking the Niagara Gorge. This home originally built in 1912 by local architect JC Phillips was originally built as a tourist home and was originally called the Buttery Inn.
The property is covered with natural greenery and an abundance of mature pine and maple trees which provide a tremendous amount of shade for guests. Relax with a glass of local Niagara Wine on either the front or rear decks.
The Niagara Gorgeview Inn has a collection of reading materials about the Niagara Region for those who would like to find out more about this geologically unique and historically rich area.
Niagara Gorgeview Inn is on a property that has lots of topography, rising and sloping in many directions. The building sits about 50 feet above the level of the street, thereby enhancing the view of the Niagara Gorge. This and an abundance of mature trees also tends to keep the presence of street noise at a minimum.
The staff of Niagara Gorgeview Inn provides service in English, German, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and Hungarian.
Your hosts have been residents of the Niagara Region all of their lives and have extensive local knowledge that they are happy to share. At Niagara Gorgeview Inn, all smoking in indoor areas is strictly prohibited. We are sorry but no pets are allowed. We hope to have the pleasure of meeting you!


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When a water device breaks, it can cause major damage in a very short time. To prevent major plumbing repairs every member of the household should be comfortable with water emergency response.
The first step to preventing major water damage is to create and implement an emergency preparedness plan. Gather all members of the family together for a meeting. Take a tour of the house and identify different areas where water can break through and places where you can turn off the water. If you have small children, you may want to role play different scenarios and have them practice actually turning on and off the water valves.
Generally there are two water valves you can turn off to halt the flow of water in your house.
All appliances that use water have their own shut off valves. If possible, this is the best way to deprive the area of water. For instance, you can turn off the shower valve while you wait for the Roto Rooter repairman to come and make the plumbing repairs in your home. While you are waiting for it to be fixed, the rest of the house can still have water.


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Hindmarsh Property Services' capabilities run far beyond our franchised real estate competitors. Whilst we hold the same licences our services are taken to the next level and beyond to satisfy our valued clients' needs.
We have a long and proud record in Project Management which sets us apart from the rest. Take a look through the case study library for samples of projects big and small that HPS has professionally handled to enhance our client's investments.
Hindmarsh Property Services are Associate members of the Australian Institute of Project Management as well as Accredited members of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland.
As with built structures, a business needs a strong foundation. That is why we remain focused on quality Commercial Property Management at our core. We look after more than $130 million of assets for clients, big and small.
When there are premises becoming vacant, we fill them as quickly as possible. Our efficient marketing strategies sees us find most of the replacement tenants ourselves. To "spread the net even wider" we have the unique general policy of offering to other agents 100% of the leasing commission should they find a new tenant for us.
We are also there every step of the way to support our clients should they wish to sell, or even need our help with further acquisitions.
Hindmarsh Property Services (HPS) started trading back in the year 2000.
At that time Ken Hindmarsh already had lived on the Sunshine Coast for 11 years after a successful career as a site supervisor on major civil engineering infrastructure projects across Queensland and NSW.
When settling on the Sunshine Coast during the time of the Brisbane Expo (1988), he made the transition to real estate and quickly found his experience and training equipped him well for commercial leasing and sales as well as property development. For many years he put together and packaged numerous projects for developers. These ranged in locations from Brisbane to as far west as Goodiwindi and as far north as Cairns, with many many more here on the Sunshine Coast.
Being a "farmer" by nature, Ken set up HPS during the millennium year to grow a commercial property management business from scratch.
The first on the books was a 900 sqm office building in Maroochydore that Ken had packaged, leased to the State Government and project managed for the land owners through to completion.
From these humble beginnings the numbers steadily increased. A referral here, sale of a shopping centre and retained management there, every so often the completion of a new development which HPS would go on to manage. At times a whole portfolio, would come across.
It is remarkable that one of the Sunshine Coast's largest commercial property managers was for so long run out of a home based office.
The steady growth meant more staff to the point that HPS eventually moved into commercial premises in Maroochydore. The location at 28 Maud Street is perfect for the future, being right on the main entry to the huge greenfield development which will see the old Horton Park Golf Course turned into the key regional centre's CBD.
The gradual growth of the core management business has created a solid structure from which to build and diversify. Our clients can be confident HPS has strong thorough systems and a culture that continues to attract a quality team of like-minded professionals with common values and purpose.
Throughout this journey HPS have also provided the ancillary services our clients need. Leasing, Sales and Project Management are all handled competently by HPS and its experienced staff.
HPS has a proud track record in Project Management. These have ranged widely from the simple splitting of tenancies, to full centre refurbishments and complete development projects – from just an idea to settling the new tenants in.
No other licensed Real Estate Agents on the Sunshine Coast can boast such a complete breadth of service to their clients.
For further history of HPS and its founder please click here. Please feel free to browse through our CASE STUDY library to attain a better understanding of what we have achieved for our valued clients so far.


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Locating sessions at the heart of where young people gather
Eikon's outreach buses have enabled us to locate our sessions at the heart of where young people gather, rather than expecting them to travel to us. Once our presence becomes established, we find young people waiting for the bus to arrive.
Mobile Outreach Van
In early 2014 we launched "Mo"our first ever mobile outreach van, as word of our work in the local area grew so did our demand and we quickly outgrew our beloved "Mo". In 2015 we were very fortunate to receive a generous grant from Charlotte Grobien of Give it Away Ltd which allowed us to purchase 'Maximo' – our bigger and better bus which has allow us to accommodate for more young people out in the community.
At least twice a week we take Maximo into hot spots in the community where young people congregate in the evenings. We provide various activities from the van such as street golf, music workshops, health advice and remote control car racing. Our activity carousel is flexible and is very much driven by feedback from young people.
Mobile outreach offers an informal platform for our youth team to engage with young people who might not otherwise be aware of our services. A key principle critical to our work is the establishment of trust and honesty between our youth workers and young people; our mobile outreach initiative is proving to be a fantastic facilitator in establishing this trust.
Please stop by and say hello when you see Maximo in your local area!
Bus Shelter
The 'Bus-Shelters' are mobile youth centres that operate at locations where young people gather in the Boroughs of Spelthorne and Elmbridge. The youth work teams focus on the needs of young people supporting those at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training).
The 'Bus Shelters' are innovatively equipped to be able to provide programs similar to those in traditional youth centres. Resources are available to support young people's personal, social and emotional growth through a diverse range of programs such as 'Employability skills', 'C-Card', 'Heads Up', cooking on a budget and financial management. With WIFI and the latest technology on board, we are fully resourced to offer an immediate response to young people's initial needs.
For further information about these programmes, please contact the our Youth Work team on email@example.com. or by phone on 01932 347 434.
To find out where we are in your community click here.


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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon jealous of rapper PSY
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he is jealous of South Korean rapper PSY.
The UN chief joked during a meeting with the rapper that he felt overshadowed by the star, whose video has scored over half a billion views on YouTube.
"I'm a bit jealous. Until two days ago someone told me I am the most famous Korean in the world. Now I have to relinquish. I have no regrets," Ban said.
The two lavished praise on each other at UN headquarters Tuesday, with Ban even risking a few of PSY's trademark dance moves from the viral smash video Gangnam Style.
"So now you have first and second famous Korean in the same building," PSY told reporters at a photo opportunity with the UN chief.
PSY also had nothing but praise for Ban.
"For all the Koreans he is the guy, you know, in everyone's heart in Korea, the best among the best. To be here and he knows me, even the thing that he knows me is so touching right now, and he's saying he saw my video. He counted my video views," PSY said. "This is much more better feeling than when I did No. 2 on Billboard."
Earlier, Ban met supersonic skydiver Felix Baumgartner and spoke admiringly of his death-defying leap last week from a balloon 39 kilometres above the Earth. Baumgartner, whose jump broke the sound barrier and set a world record, offered to give Ban skydiving lessons.
It was a break from the conflict and wars the UN chief usually deals with. Ban's spokesman, Martin Nesirky, told reporters the secretary-general thinks it's important to engage different parts of society.


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So I did my occasional new-bra shopping today and oh. my. god. Why does it have to suck so much?
I've gained some weight and needed to go a bit bigger on the band size which is just enough to push me up into the sizes where they don't make anything cute unless I want to pay more than $60 for one bra which GIRLFRIEND CANNOT AFFORD.
So, I bought a bunch of boring-but-they-fit hooter holders. And boring-but-they-fit-my-fat-ass granny panties because comfort > style when it comes to knickers.
Fortunately Mr. Possum couldn't care less about my unders since he really just wants me to be naked anyway.


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Hi all! Thank you for visiting my blog!
I am a girl with a lot of dreams. In this blog, I try to express whatever I think and feel. Maybe it is not always a positive thought, because sometimes I cannot pretend that my life goes so happily.
I also want to share the feeling when I am down and get frustated. When I do not know to whom I can share. Writing can relieve my feeling, so I do writing diary, especially when I get in trouble.
However, don't worry, I also share my happiness here. I want to spread it to the readers too! Sometimes, I do promote my products, especially chocolate, hehe.I would be so glad if you order my chocolates 😉
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Published by Flux on July 8, 2013
Genres: Gothic, Romance, Young Adult
Pages: 350
Format: Paperback
Source: Publisher
*This book was provided by the Publisher for review. No compensation was provided and all opinions are strictly my own.
I can't weep. I can't fear. I've grown talented at pretending.
Elizabeth Caldwell doesn't feel emotions . . . she sees them. Longing, Shame, and Courage materialize around her classmates. Fury and Resentment appear in her dysfunctional home. They've all given up on Elizabeth because she doesn't succumb to their touch. All, that is, save one—Fear. He's intrigued by her, as desperate to understand the accident that changed Elizabeth's life as she is herself.
Elizabeth and Fear both sense that the key to her past is hidden in the dream paintings she hides in the family barn. But a shadowy menace has begun to stalk her, and try as she might, Elizabeth can barely avoid the brutality of her life long enough to uncover the truth about herself. When it matters most, will she be able to rely on Fear to save her?
Heartrending and poignant, Some Quiet Place left me wishing I didn't have a heart to break.
Life can be painful and perhaps we have all wished at one time or another…wished that we couldn't feel a thing. In Some Quiet Place, Elizabeth doesn't have a choice or need to wish that, she really can't feel emotions…but she can see them. They are people, not human, but people from another plane of existence. Perhaps not so dissimilar from you and me.
Quite frankly I'm glad Elizabeth can't experience emotions because she has had it rough. Maybe some of the things she has gone through were a result of her lack of emotions, since this all started after an accident when she was a small child. Regardless, I wouldn't want to feel either if I lived in her home.
Reading a character that doesn't feel emotions is hard because you have to keep in mind that they are going to be much more dry than a normal character. I loved this because it was almost as if Elizabeth was a sociopath (without the crazy serial killer trait) I always imagine thats how they think of things, dry and analytical – Thinking about how they should respond and behave based on what the accepted norm is. Because sociopaths must fit in to blend in thus avoiding notice right? Elizabeth has to essentially do the same thing. She has a mind that I enjoyed diving into, one that was always weighing, thinking and responding. I was so determined I would find the nuances of emotion hidden within her somewhere.
I swear it's there – and my heart was breaking during one particular scene in Some Quiet Place, I literally cried and was railing against the unfairness and brutality of life. I can only hope I have a friend in my life that could be so honest. Even now skipping back to that page I bookmarked and reading it again gives me chills and chokes me up. Here is only a taste of that page.
I feel nothing. I am nothing. pg 5-6
Something different, something strange, one that I will most definitely read again! – How can a girl who feels no emotion make me feel so much? Perhaps it's because I felt I had so much in common with her. I would recommend who has ever wished they could gut rip all the emotions from within them…and throw them all away.
Some Quiet Place
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Down tools day, grab your log, surfboard, barbie and head down the beach and feel your boots!
We have lessons running at 10 a.m and 13.00 down at Rhossili Beach, plus a surf festival at Caswell Bay for young people this arvo.
Last night we went to the Oasis concert in Cardiff, which is only 45 mins away from us here in Swansea.
It felt weird being at the stadium and not watching rugby, talking of which do not forget the British Lions have a tough test which can be viewed on Sky sports at 14.00 onwards.
All in all a great weekend, surf, live music and rugby!


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Change at HCL
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After reading the case study answer the following questions
1.What were the external and internal forces for change at HCL?
2.To what extent did Vineet Nayar follow the change models proposed by Lewin and Kotter? Explain.
3.Which of the target elements of change within the systems model of change were affected by the changes at HCL?
4.What did Vineet Nayar do to overcome resistance to change? Could he have done anything differently? Explain.
5.What did this case teach you about organizational change? Discuss.
Case Study
Vineet Nayar, CEO of HCL Technologies, a Delhi-based IT services provider, was interviewed by The Harvard Business Review regarding the company's transformation. His interview is summarized in this case.
Although the company's revenues were growing by about 30% a year, it was losing market shares and mind-share. Competitors were growing at the rate of 40% of 50% a year, and the IT services industry was changing rapidly. Customers didn't want to work with an undifferentiated service provider that offered discrete services; they wanted long-term partners that would provide end-to-end services. Could HCL become such a company?
History will tell you it did. By 2009 HCL had changed its business model, nearly tripled its annual revenues, doublet its market capitalization, been ranked India's best employer by Hewitt - and pioneered a unique management culture that I call Employees First, Customers Second (EFCS).
How did I do this? I didn't. One hundred senior managers and 55,000 employees, the people of our company, accomplished the transformation.
I realized that no one would jump into the future until the organization acknowledged that we needed to do so. So I spent the first few weeks of my tenure visiting HCL' offices around the world, meeting senior managers in small groups and at larger gatherings. I discussed the company's current situation - Point A, I call it.
I also met with customers during my travels, and it was from them that a potential Point B - where we should land - began to take shape. What struck me was the customers didn't talk much about our products, services, or technologies; they spoke mostly about HCL's employees. The value the company offered lay in the interface between customers and frontline employees - that was our value zone.
However, we weren't organized as if that was the case. HCL was a traditional pyramid, in which frontline people were accountable to a hierarchy of managers. The hierarchy usually made it more difficult for employees to add value.
I had told everyone that we would set up a strategy collaboratively - and I meant it. In July 2005 I convened a meeting of our top 100 managers and proposed that HCL transform itself from an IT services vendor into an end-to-end global IT services partner that could compete against the likes of IBM, Accenture, and EDS.
The "Yes, buts ..." took three forms. Some managers feared that by taking on the major global players, we would forsake the position we had built over the past decade and would lose everything. Others raised issues I hadn't thought of, asking, for example, "The IT analyst favor the established players - how can we get them to recommend HCL?" A third group supported the proposed strategy and was exasperated with the status quo. These managers wanted us to act boldly, and often ignore other's objections.
I said very little during these discussions ... Three days of debate later, we agreed to adopt the strategy I had proposed. Everybody was on board - at least in theory.
During this period, I also held informal meetings with frontline employees, engaging them in discussions about the kind of company they wanted to work for and how they saw their jobs. These meetings became more formal in 2006; with a series of companywide meeting we called Directions (we still hold them). They involve thousands of employees and take place in large venues around the world.
Transformation requires action, not just words, but I don't believe in large-scale technology initiatives or massive reorganizations. We triggered change at HCL through small-scale catalysts.
Sharing financial data. At the time, employees had access to the financial information that pertained to their projects but didn't know how either their business unit or the organization was doing. Nor could they compare the performance of their team to that of others. We decided to share financial data extensively, within and across groups.
The smart service desk. I set up an online system that allows anyone in the organization to lodge a complaint or make a suggestion by opening a ticket. We have a defined process for handling tickets, and the employee who opened the ticket determines whether its resolution is satisfactory. Not only does the system help resolve issues, but it effectively puts managers in the service of frontline employees.
The comprehensive 360-degree. Although HCL had a 360-degree performance review system in place, employees rare reviewed managers because they didn't know what they stood to gain by doing so. I decided to allow anyone who provided feedback to a manager to see the results. I knew I couldn't force managers to make their reviews public, I could only encourage them to do so. The best way to do that was to lead by example. In 2006 I posted the results of my 360 appraisal on the intranet for all the company to see. Most managers followed suit.
The online planning process. Rather than reviewing the business plans of my 100 managers, as had been the case earlier, I asked managers to make video recordings summarizing their plans and post them on an online portal, where other managers could review them, share feedback and discuss changes. This made a difference in how managers formulated and communicated ides. Consequently, plans became more specific and executable.
I wanted passion. We developed a new survey, the Employee Passion Indicative Count, to identify the drivers of the passion in the workplace. This led to the creation of Employees First Councils, groups that focus on specific passions, from art and music to philanthropy and social responsibility. The councils help employees break down barriers between their personal and professional lives and bring more meaning to their work. These groups had one unexpected benefit: some sprang up around business issues, such as cloud computing, which channeled personal passion into company innovations.
The most difficult decision to make about transformation is when to start. We began when HCL was till growing at a healthy clip. We may appear to have been early, but I'm convinced that if we hadn't made our move, HCL wouldn't be so successful today.© BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com October 10, 2019, 7:04 am ad1c9bdddf
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I have used the questions to outline the response. If you have any questions or need any clarifications, let me know. Kotter's 8-step plan in Mindtools is very good as an outlined explanation. I have attached the reference.
HCL case study
1.What were the external and internal forces for change at HCL?
Growth was only in monetary figures and not in market share. When there is limited growth in market share, then companies cannot depend on profits except by raising prices. Also, consumers wanted more end to end access and help. The demand was one that others in the industry were providing. Competitive advantage already showed the frontline interaction as a good place to start, but the company had to move to a more broad based technical base position.
The frontline employees, internally needed more flexibility and help from managers. The frontline employees also needed the authority to do their jobs to the best of their abilities, not depend on management for all decisions.
2.To what ...
Solution Summary
A review of how change worked at HCL as presented in the assignment request.


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There is nothing that can motivate one to go out and ride than a well maintained and clean bicycle. A rider who takes care of his bike is rewarded not only with the pleasure of getting to know his machine well, but also ends up saving quite a bit of money on replacement parts and frequent visits to your local bike shop for problems which could have been easily avoided!
Why should I do a Quickie bike wash?
So before we get into detail regarding how to do a quickie bike wash, lets discuss why one needs to do so in the first place!
Grime and dirt collecting on the drivetrain components like the chain, cassette, derailleur jockey wheels etc not only reduces the overall efficiency of the rider, but also leads to faster wear and tear of the components due to all the grinding between the metal and the dirt.
Mud and dirt collecting in and around the brake pad area will have the same effect on other components like the rims of your bike (for rim brakes) and the brake rotors (for disc brakes).
So the bottom line here is – Give your bike some love and attention from time to time with a quickie bike wash and you could avoid having to spend exorbitant sums of money on replacement spares more frequently than you would have anticipated. And hey! These spares don't come cheap now do they?!
What are the things I will require for a quickie bike wash?
- Sponge
- Pedros Pro brush Kit
- Finish line Multi Bike Degreaser
- Liquid dish wash soap (Pril works well)
- Pedros Ice wax (dry weather conditions) or Pedros ChainJ (wet weather conditions)
- A rag cloth
- Sponge
- Pedros Chain Machine Tool
- Parktool GearClean Brush
- Liquid dish wash soap
- Pedros Ice Wax (dry weather conditions) or Pedros ChainJ (wet weather conditions)
- A rag cloth
How do I go about doing a quickie bike wash?
Step 1 – Mount your bike on a workstand
It is important that the bike is stable while you are working on it. In case you do not have a bike stand, you could either flip your bike over, or rest it on its side stand (if it has one)
Step 2 – Drivetrain cleanup
If one is short of time, the first (and maybe last) thing that they need to clean on their bike are the drivetrain components (chain, cassette, front derailleur, rear derailleur and crankset).
- Spray liberal amounts of Finish Line multi bike degreaser on the drivetrain components. The degreaser will break down the dirt stuck in hard-to-reach corners of your bike; like the space between the cassette sprockets, the rollers of the chain and the jockey wheel pulleys.
- Run the rag cloth through the chain and use the Pedros Pro Brush kit to brush off the dirt on the other drivetrain components.
- Repeat the above two steps once more if required.
- Use a mild soapy solution of pril and the rag cloth to get rid of all the excess degreaser on the drivetrain and then using a mug of water to remove any soap deposits on the drivetrain.
Note – You could also use the Pedros Chain machine tool for a hassle free and accurate cleaning of the chain on your bicycle. (link)
Note – Do not use a pressure hose to clean the bike with water. Water might seep into the wheel hubs and cause damage to them. Just using a bucket of water and a mug should suffice.
Step 3 – Cleaning the rest of the bike
After cleaning the drivetrain, if you are not short of time, use the sponge and the mild soapy solution of dish wash to clean the frame and rims of the bike. Make sure to get rid of all that soap on the frame and wheels using some water at the end of it all. Again, do not use a power hose for this purpose
Step 4 – Lubricate your chain
Apply an even coating of the Pedros Ice Wax (in case of riding in dry weather conditions) or the Pedros ChainJ (for riding in wet weather conditions or for trail riding) on the chain.
Using the rag cloth, lightly wipe of any excess lubricant on the chain.
Note – It is always better to lubricate your drivetrain at least a night in advance before you head out riding again so that the lubricant can settle well in between the chain's rollers.
And Voila! You have yourself a clean and swanky looking bike!
How often should I give my bike a quickie wash?
Well this is a very subjective thing and depends on a lot of factors. The weather conditions, on-road or off-road and the frequency of riding are some of them. As a rule of thumb, the moment you find a lot of muck building up in and around your drivetrain, that would be a good time to give your ride a wash.
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Talking Dog (Duke) - My Baby Doggie Pup Animal Friend 9+
Cloudburst Games, LLC
- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
#1 kids app! Featured by iTunes in 26 countries!
"Animations look fluid and sharp", iPhoneAppReview
"Main character is likable", SmartPhoneAppReview
More than 2,000,000 downloads!
If you are looking for some fun then Duke is the dog to know.
Capture his lovable goofball personality by making silly videos to share with friends and family, or for your own amusement— you are a part of his happy happenings!
Interact with him with a variety of tricks and cute habits. There are secret trick buttons too; you can unlock all four buttons once inside the app. Curious to know what Duke is up to? Unlock the four mystery buttons and find out.
Duke has that type of character that makes you wish he could be your dog, because he would sit with you at the table… and TALK to you while having a bowl of cereal!
Now go play!
See the fun unfold when he:
‣ Dances to Music
‣ Tries to Eat a Slipper
‣ Almost Gets the Bone
‣ Sings Like an Opera Singer
‣ Show Duke Love
‣ Don't Forget to Talk to Duke and He'll Repeat What You Say! Much More...
‣ And…Much Much More
◆ Messaging
4 minute video recording max for newer devices.
Nearly instant compression for video recording on iPhone 4S, iPod 5, & iPad 2 or better.
Now Duke 2 is useful as a messaging tool.
What's New
Version 5.4
Small fix
Ratings and Reviews
AMAZING but...
So my mom and dad bought this for me and my brothers. I loved it but now it's just kinda creepy even the last one was a bit creepy. And maybe you should delete the one where he's choking on toothpaste. That's the one that I hate most. Can you please just replace that one?
Toooo many adds. But funny
Move out of the way Talking Tom....
This game is a lot more better than Talking Tom! He would give you kisses and he would play ball and after he gave you a kiss he would do the Carramelldansen dance for a few seconds. Best talking game ever!
- Seller
- Cloudburst Games, LLC
- Size
- Category
- Games
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
- Languages
English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
- Age Rating
- 9+
- Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
- Copyright
- © Cloudburst Games, LLC
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
- Remove ads and unlock four animations $0.99
Family Sharing
With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.