...English 122 Nature vs. Man In the world now there are views of what can or should be done with the environment, use what is available to save any animal/plant/bug for the future. Then there are the options that go between those two extremes. Looking at some of the views from our readings as well as other sources, we’ll see what is looked at as right and wrong ways to use and preserve nature. There are many views on how the Earth should be used or preserved, but the how to do it with the world’s increasing population makes the answer so important to those that will come after us. While not about nature, Aldous Huxley’s “Time and the Machine” talks about time and how man has made himself a slave to time. Knowing that we have a limited amount of time in our lives, many want to do as much to fill that time as can be done. Most in the western world view time as something that needs to be taken advantage of, that there’s always a deadline for creating or making something. In some eastern cultures, there isn’t the hurry seen like we have. They aren’t as concerned for man-made time as they have “not been made conscious of the existence of minutes.” (Huxley, 366) He goes on to say that people living in large cities can live “without being aware of the daily march of the sun across the sky; without ever seeing the moon and stars.” (Huxley, 366) This goes to show that people are too into the passing of time and don’t look at taking time to relax and exist with nature. ...
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...Eco Terrorism Eco-terrorism is the term used to describe the violence in the interests of environmentalists. There have been cases when environmentalists have inflicted damage to the industrial factories, due to the fact that, they cause pollution and other environmental problems. According to Manning (2012), “Eco-terrorism can be defined as the act of violence or sabotage against person and property commits and support animal right activist.” There are some organizations that participate in it, such as, Earth Liberation Front (ELF) and Animal Liberation Front (ALF). These organizations managed to burn down a ski resort and blow up a laboratory among other things. On the other hand, some groups such as the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society are labeled as eco-terrorists although they do not commit such acts of violence against humans- they do not attempt to injure or kill people, but only provoke people through property. This has led to a debate that touches on whether or not to classify these actions as "terrorist" or not. The FBI has given the environmentalists a definition ‘the use or threatened use of violence of a criminal nature against innocent victims or property by an environmentally-oriented, sub national group for environmental-political reasons, or aimed at an audience beyond the target, often of a symbolic nature.’ John Lewis, a top FBI official says, ‘The number one domestic terrorism threat is the eco-terrorism, animal-rights movement.” Eco-Terrorists...
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...Internship Report on | | A Study of BRAND REPOSITIONING STRATEGIES AND BRAND PERCEPTION OF CITIZEN ECO DRIVE WATCHES By Vivek Kumar 149010108 (BIM BANGALORE) To Bharathidasan Institute of Management Period (March 2009 –30th May 2009) Declaration I hereby declare that that the dissertation titled “A Study of BRAND REPOSITIONING STRATEGIES AND BRAND PERCEPTION OF CITIZEN ECO DRIVE WATCHES” is done for partial fulfillment of internship which is a part of study “under the guidance of Sharon Andrew and I have invested my earnest effort to accomplish the task and it has not been submitted anywhere for any other award. Where ever I had made any references I have furnished the source of information and they have been acknowledged. Vivek Kumar PGDBM BATCH-06 Bharathidasan Institute of Management ...
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...Mercedes Davis English 091 March 11, 2011 An Open Reader Reading is the foundation of our life. Without reading we would be like lost souls in the world. Everywhere we go and anything we do we have to read; at work, school, driving, etc. People who do not know how to read are limited in life, they cant get a job, and the everyday life would be a struggle. Someone who knows how to read has no restrictions, the sky is the limit for them, they are our lawyers, doctors, and teachers. In Moody’s article “The Joy and Enthusiasm of Reading”, he expressed his love for the unpopular selections, and how he learned how to dissect his readings. Moody also states that nobody will ever be able to tell him how to read, and also believes there is no right or wrong way to read. In Moody’s article “The Joy and Enthusiasm of Ready”, he explains his high school and college reading experiences. He tells us how his, Mr. Buxton, taught him how to analyze Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Mr. Buxton did not give him his own interpretation and made sure Moody noticed how Shakespeare repeated somethings to help Moody come to a conclusion. In eleventh grade Moody’s teacher Mr. Flanders encouraged Moody to develop his own relationship with the Gospels, in his religious studies. Then Moody continued onto college where he read Umberto Eco’s Role of the Reader, where he was introduced to Eco’s “Open Text” philosophy. He also read some of the great European and Latin Americans articles. After his...
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...(Certificate of Entitlement) and other taxes based on TIDE Plus scheme by Singapore Energy Market Authority and Land Transport Authority. • COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS Though the Nissan LEAF has many market competitors in Singapore, its main rivals are the Mitsubishi I-MiEV from the electric vehicles segment and the Toyota Prius C from Hybrid segment. The following is the competitive analysis between these two major brands and Nissan LEAF: |Name/ Specifications |Nissan LEAF |Mitsubishi i-MiEV |Toyota Prius C | |Engine |80 kW, 280 Nm Torque |47 kW, 180Nm Torque |HSD Electric motor~40 kW, 90NmTorque | | | | |Hybrid output ~90 kW | |Type |5-seater hatch back |4-seater hatch back |5-seater hatch back | |Range |100 Miles |80 Miles | NA...
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...Vivek Banka | 59 | Mr. Somen Dutta | 30 | Mr. Kumar Amitabh | 18 | Mr. Ashutosh Prasad | Submitted by : (A) Case summary India has a serious shortage of electricity, and people living in villages suffer the most. this is particularly acute in the state of Bihar, where even for those that are connected, the supply is very unreliable. Most households have to use kerosene for lighting, and businesses turn to diesel generators for power. The founders of HPS looked for affordable ways to address this shortage of electricity, and identified the potential for making gas from rice husk – a plentiful local resource – and using this for power generation at village level. The objective of HPS was to provide a comparatively cheaper, eco friendly, reliable power system for the poor living in the rural and remote areas of Bihar (initially), while making sufficient profit to ensure that the business model could function smoothly in the long run. To achieve its objectives, HPS carried out a detailed study before setting up the husk power plant. It first tried to understand the types of electricity, existing source of energy, and the per kWh (kilowatt hour) cost to the target customers. The business model of HPS was well suited for Indian environment and the country’s demographics and geography spoke loudly to the market size and to the potential entry barriers and operational challenges. So the market’s size and scope were enormous. The energy supply was sustainable and...
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...Marketing Plan: Phase II Stacie Bradley, Joshua Czygan, Teresa Flores, Michael Lucas, Shemika Savage Marketing 421 April 29, 2012 John Brady University of Phoenix Ford Motor Company has been a fierce competitor in the auto industry and is emerging into a new market of complete electric transportation. In doing so the company must identify the target market and the needed segmentation criteria to do so. The organization should take into account, the different types of consumers of the Ford Pure EV, the influences of these consumers, and their competitors. Identification of Target Market and Segmentation Criteria Market segmentation for the Ford Pure EV will define the possible target markets for the intended consumers. Market segmentation is defined as “a two-step process of naming broad market-products, and segmenting these broad product-markets in order to select target markets and develop suitable marketing mixes.” (Perreault et. al., 2011). Market segmentation will allow The Ford Motor Company to identify the needs of consumers, develop a marketing mix, and identify the target of each segment. The criteria for segmenting a broad-product market should include “homogeneous, heterogeneous, substantial, and operational markets” (Perreault et. al., 2011). The demographics of potential customer play a vital role in market segmentation. Some important demographic dimensions include criteria such as age, sex, income, location, and family size. Additionally, the process...
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...Tender No. KWS/RFP/MBD/42/2012- 2013: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY Closing Date: 21st NOVEMBER, 2012 Time: 12.00pm Kenya Wildlife Service, Headquarters, PO Box 40241- 00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel +254 20 600800/ 602345 Fax +254 20 603792 Email: Website: www.kws.go.ke This Request for Proposal (RFP) includes the following documents: Letter of Invitation Terms Of Reference Instructions to Bidders Data Sheet Technical Proposal – Standard Forms Financial Proposal – Standard Forms Required Documentation Standard Form of Contract Head – Supply Chain Management 2 LETTER OF INVITATION Dear Sir/Madam: RE: Tender No: KWS/RFP/MBD/42/2012- 2013: Kenya Wildlife Service wishes to invite you to submit a detailed Technical and Financial proposal to provide consultancy services to undertake a CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY in (8) major Parks. Kindly submit your formal application in accordance with the requirements set forth in this Request for Proposal (RFP). Suitable consultants will be identified on the basis of their responsiveness to the requirements for the scope of the tasks and contract conditions. Kenya Wildlife Service will thereafter award the tender in accordance with procedures set out in the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 and the Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations, 2006. Eligible firms may purchase the RFP guidelines from the procurement office, Kenya Wildlife Service, between 9.00am and 4.00pm, at a non-refundable fee of Ksh.2,000.00 Further information...
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...FACULTY OF HEALTH, SPORT & SCIENCE Assessment Cover Sheet and Feedback Form |Module Code: |Module Title: | Lecturer: | | |Hydrogen: Fuel Vector for the Future (2012-13) |Jon Maddy | |PH4S01 | | | |Assignment Title and Tasks: | | | |Field trip report from visit to University of Glamorgan’s Hydrogen Research Centre in Baglan. | | | | | |You are required to submit a report of 2500-3000 words relating to the University of Glamorgan’s Hydrogen Research Centre at Baglan: | | ...
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...A REPORT ON CARBON FOOTPRINTING & SOLAR POWER TECHNOLOGY BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE PILANI A REPORT ON CARBON FOOTPRINTING & SOLAR POWER TECHNOLOGY Prepared By: Saurabh Khandelwal (2008B3A3687P) Utkarsh Goklani (2008B3A1685P) Prepared For: Dr. Ajit Pratap SIngh Report submitted in partial fulfilment of requirements of BITS C323 Study Oriented Project NOVEMBER 2011 Acknowledgement We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who gave us the possibility to work on this topic. We would like to thank Dr. Ajit Pratap Singh Sir for helping us choose this topic and guiding us throughout the report. His constant encouragement and infinite support were the key ingredients of our report. We are deeply indebted to Dean ESD Prof. Rajiv Gupta and the faculty members for providing us with the information required in the project. Finally, we would like to thank our college BITS PILANI for providing an opportunity to do this informative report. Abstract Carbon Credits are a tradable permit scheme under United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) which give the owner the right to emit one metric tonne of carbon-di-oxide equivalent. They provide an efficient mechanism to reduce the green house gas emissions by monetizing the reduction in emissions. Rural India has a tremendous potential to earn carbon credits by setting up household based...
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...slowly. This new concept supports and promotes the idea for people to be environmentally conscious. The idea is to care for the place where we humans live. Green is now everywhere. When you go to the market to buy groceries you can find that there is sustainable packaging that will integrate to the planet after its use. Now people take their own cloth bags to carry the products that they purchase so they don’t use plastic bags. This has become a fashion as well. To be more environmental friendly, why not use sustainable clothes? Clothes are one of the major necessities that a human may have. People can look fashionable, in style, and support the planet at the same time. The nonprofit Sustainable Technology Education Project (STEP) defines eco-fashions as clothes “that take into account the environment, the health of consumers and the working conditions of people in the fashion industry” (West). Sustainable fashion is designed to be completely environmental friendly. This whole movement complements a larger trend of "ethical fashion," and according to the May 2007 Vogue appears not to be a short-term trend but one that could last multiple seasons (Sustainable Fashion). Environmentally friendly fashion has increased its popularity in the past decade. This idea has entered the market segment and has have quite success since top designers support it. Top designers have been working and experiencing with new ideas that are involved with sustainable fashion. Designers have been...
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...another location. Snow throwers ranges from the very small size, capable of removing only few inches of light snow to the very large size especially designed for moving 10 foot wide snow up to 6 feet deep. Snow Blowers and Throwers use a high speed impeller to move the snow into machine as well as force it out the discharge chute. Snow thrower with a single high speed impeller is light duty machine whereas heavy duty machines are usually self-propelled. On one hand snow throwers is a helpful machine to move snow to another place without any difficulty but on the other hand because of its complicated design it can lead to cause traumatic finger amputations. Electric Snow Blower requires no gas or oil, it is easy to handle, light weight and Eco-friendly. Electric Snow Thrower is best used for small jobs like removing snow from decks, sidewalks. Tractor...
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...Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV), or indirectly using concentrated solar power (CSP). Concentrated solar power systems use lenses or mirrors and tracking systems to focus a large area of sunlight into a small beam. Photovoltaics convert light into electric current using the photovoltaic effect.[2] Photovoltaics were initially, and still are, used to power small and medium-sized applications, from the calculator powered by a single solar cell to off-grid homes powered by a photovoltaic array. They are an important and relatively inexpensive source of electrical energy where grid power is inconvenient, unreasonably expensive to connect, or simply unavailable. However, as the cost of solar electricity is falling, solar power is also increasingly being used even in grid-connected situations as a way to feed low-carbon energy into the grid. Commercial concentrated solar power plants were first developed in the 1980s. The 392 MW ISEGS CSP installation is the largest solar power plant in the world, located in the Mojave Desert of California. Other large CSP plants include the SEGS (354 MW) in the Mojave Desert of California, the Solnova Solar Power Station (150 MW) and the Andasol solar power station (150 MW), both in Spain. The 250+ MW Agua Caliente Solar Project in the United States, and the 221 MW Charanka Solar Park in India, are the world’s largest photovoltaic power stations. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power ...
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...the carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) technology to reduce the emitted CO2 into the atmosphere by storing the captured CO2 underground, it could reduce GHG by 14-19% before 2050. Shell Ltd. Quest project is the first project to use CCS technology in the Athabasca oil sand projects in Canada. The Post combustion method is being used today at a smaller scale than desired. It is estimated that if post-combustion was to occur at a large industrial scale, it required energy of 25-37% of the total energy, and an estimate of about $3500/kW for the capital cost of an IGCC capture plant installation. Pre-combustion capture has a lower cost in carbon capture and higher capture percentage (90-95%) than the post-combustion capture, but requires more expense on the equipment in order for the process to work. Oxyfuel has the best efficiency (~90%) but requires 15% or more of the overall energy with a capital cost for oxyfuel installation of $1000/kW and a $60/MWh retrofit cost. Geological storage is a favourable method, where the captured CO2 travels to the storage site usually through pipelines and injected underground. An estimate of 600 million tonne of CO2/ year can be stored within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. The CO2 injected into the ground have a storage rate of more than 99% over 1000 years in well geological reservoirs. Geohazards are the main concern with CCS technology; leakage could occur during any stage of the CCS (i.e. capture, transport, and storage)...
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...TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT Manufacturing unit of Ashok Leyland BY SELVA PREETHI.P INTRODUCTION Ashok Leyland is a commercial vehicle manufacturing company based in Chennai, India. Founded in 1948, the company is one of India's leading manufacturers of commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, as well as emergency and military vehicles. Operating six plants Ashok Leyland also makes spare parts and engines for industrial and marine applications. It sells about 60,000 vehicles and about 7,000 engines annually. It is the second largest commercial vehicle company in India in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) segment .With passenger transportation options ranging from 19 seaters to 80 seaters, Ashok Leyland is a market leader in the bus segment .The company claims to carry over 70 million passengers a day more people than the entire Indian rail network. In the trucks segment Ashok Leyland primarily concentrates on the 16 ton to 25 ton range of trucks. However Ashok Leyland has presence in the entire truck range starting from 7.5 tons to 49 tons. Mr Raghunandan Saran an industrialist, started automotive manufacturing company in 1948 as Ashok Motors to assemble Austin cars. The company’s destiny and name changed soon with equity participation by British Leyland and Ashok Leyland commenced manufacture of commercial vehicles in 1955. Today the company is the flagship of the Hinduja Group, a British- based and Indian originated transnational conglomerate...
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