Packaging is something that is incredibly common and used for a huge range of products. Packaging can even be used to the extreme, as seen earlier this year when many large supermarkets came under fire for using excessive packaging. Wrapping your product in swathes of plastic just doesnt cut it anymore. Not only could you come under fire from an environmental point of view, consumers are now demanding more from their packaging. Bespoke packaging...more
Shake off the long, cold winter and soak up some sun and fresh air.Stab the throttle of the incredible 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder and hold on for an amazing ride as 560 horsepower launches you to 60 miles per hour in less than four seconds. Squeeze the brakes, tap the left paddle shifter once or twice for a lower gear as you turn into a curve with a simple flick of the wrist, and then roll back onto the throttle as the 10-cylinder...more
Managing mortar in extreme conditions When modern Portland cement mortars provided an alternative to lime-based mortar almost 100 years ago, it looked as though bricklaying had been freed from the restrictions traditionally imposed by the weather. Mortar made using Portland cement sets at relatively low temperatures and as it sets quickly, it was less likely to be damaged by rain or frost.Of course, life is never quite that simple and in extreme weather a few simple precautions are needed to ensure a good result.In very hot weather the main concern is the rate at which water is removed from the mortar either by suction of the masonry or evaporation. Experienced bricklayers know instinctively that on very hot days warm bricks and blocks will generally absorb more water from the mortar. The mortar will also tend to lose its plasticity at a faster rate due to the evaporation of the water from the mix.Mortar mixed at high temperatures may have a higher water content, a lower air content and a shorter board life. The quality of the bond between the mortar and the brick or block is dependent on having the correct amount of water and so in high temperatures this bond may be...more
In the words of Warren Buffet, an American investor and the third wealthiest man in the world, The basic ideas of investing are to look at stocks as business, use the market's fluctuations to your advantage, and seek a margin of safety. The statement holds true for investors not only in the share market of India but the world market. People in...more
Tech Help for Averaging Quarterly Figures on Excel in an Ongoing Basis You were trying to customize Excel sheet (version 2007) so that it becomes easier to manage on a monthly basis. You had business data for 1 year and corresponding fields for the quarterly averages. You were trying to to make it as user friendly as possible for anyone to...more
Steps to Managing Multiple Projects Juggling multiple projects can be a hassle for both a company and its project manager. A highly trained and skilled manager should be able to organize a proper plan to help reduce the stress of many projects. Below are five easy steps that will assist in managing overload and overlapping tasks. The steps are provided by Just Enough Project Management by Curtis R. Cook. Five Steps to Coping with Project OverloadStep One: Compile a list of all your projects – In addition to listing your current projects, it is also best to complete a project task worksheet for each project. Make sure that it is clear as to which phase or step you are currently in. Step Two: Distinguish the next step for each project – looking at next steps can lessen a surplus to a manageable size. Occasionally, the work that we have not begun becomes (in our minds) a huge responsibility.Step Three: Identify the "quick hits" – Ask yourself this question, out of all of your tasks, what are the 20 percent that would give you an immediate substantial boost in gaining control of your overload?Will a small amount of time keep the project moving forward?Is the project almost...more
What HGH Can Do To Help With Aging? Human Growth Hormone is a normally developing material identified in your body and one of the most important features when we are younger to aid our bodies to rise. HGH is the rationale why we grow during...more
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Every person is unique. So it should come as no surprise that skin is also completely different and unique from person to person. Thus, it is ridiculous to assume that everyone's skin care regimen would be exactly the same. If you are thinking about...more
Managing Your Time Starts with a Clean Desk Time is the invisible and irreplaceable resource.Making sure you have the time to devote to your goals is the role of time management. We all have the same amount of time. We can only control how we...more
Packaging Consultancy Current era is the era of rigorous marketing and brand building wherein impressive packaging plays a crucial role. Package is the first thing which a consumer sees and hence, it has to be attractive enough to bound the...more
Managing Temporary Workers within the Construction Industry Temporary or agency employees are a very important resource for management in the development industry. They are used to satisfy a brief-term would like for labour, generally of a...more