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China Work Ethics

  Hello Everyone !! In the context of a rapidly growing economy and a globalized business landscape, work culture plays a pivotal role in China’s professional environment.  Chinese work culture, deeply rooted in historical and cultural traditions, significantly influences the way businesses operate, how employees interact, and ultimately impacts professional success.  Some of the primary characteristics of Chinese work ethics are as follows : 1. It is based on the principles of Chinese philosopher Confucius. which demands respect for elderly and perfection in work. 2. Everybody in China strives to do their best and do not depend on government to do everything. They feel themselves to be responsible for their future. 3. They do not live in false ego, do not spend time, money and efforts on useless things, entertainment, religious issues, politics etc. 4. Chinese people are also very competitive and disciplined at work. 5. Work culture in China is characterized by a s...

Woman in the Woods book by Farmer, Kathleen (1976)

  Hello Everyone !! This book is an outdoor guide that focuses on outdoor recreation for women.  The book provides insights, tips, and advice for women who want to explore the wilderness, connect with nature, and engage in outdoor activities. Whether it’s hiking, camping, or other outdoor pursuits, it aims to empower women to enjoy the great outdoors.  Hunting Survival Kit : (Pg # 51-52) Camera, binoculars, sunglasses, metal cup, fishing kit, emergency food (candy bars, beef jerky pack, space sticks, hot chocolate, water), matches, tissue paper-roll, ChapStick, insect repellent, skin cream, Aspirin tablets, chewing gums, nail-clipper, pocket knife, pencil Hunting Gun Tips  : (Pg #229-244) 1. Shooters should attend safety and handling courses which require that a certificate of expertise be earned before taking the field. 2. Begin your training with a 0.22 caliber rifle. It is a relatively small, compact firearm that is easy to hold steady, slight recoil, low firing ...

Equipment of the Bridge Inspector

  Hello Everyone !! Bridges are key elements of the Railway network because of their strategic location and the dangerous consequences when they fail or when their capacity is impaired. The fundamental justification for a bridge inspection program lies in the assurance of safety. Timely and economic planning and programming of remedial and preventive maintenance and repair work, or even bridge replacement with the minimum interruption to traffic are dependent upon detailed bridge inspection. It is particularly necessary in case of old bridges not designed to modern loading standards and also whose materials of construction have deteriorated as a result of weathering. Inspection is aimed at identifying and quantifying deterioration, which may be caused by applied loads and factors such as deadload, live load, wind load and physical/chemical influences exerted by the environment.  Apart from inspection of bridge damage caused by unpredictable natural phenomena or collision by ve...

A Brilliant Little Operation: The Cockleshell Heroes and the Most Courageous Raid of WW2 book (2012)

Hello Everyone !! The complete story of the remarkable canoe raid on German ships in Bordeaux Harbour - by the man who himself served in the Special Boat Squadron.  In 1942, before El Alamein turned the tide of war, the German merchant fleet was re-supplying its war machine with impunity. So, Operation Frankton , a daring and secret raid, was launched by Mountbatten's Combined Operations and led by the enigmatic 'Blondie' Hasler - to paddle 'Cockleshell' canoes right into Bordeaux harbor and sink the ships at anchor. UK Royal Marines Equipment Kit in 1942 : (Pg #265-266) Compass, monocular, maps, flashlights, spare bulbs, pocket watch, matches, camouflage cream tins, fishing lines, water purification tabs., cash, wire-cutters, SD, Marlin spike, pocket knife, metal saw (12cm), sectional chart sets, log-pads, chalks, pencils. Thank you for Reading !!

Shahrukh Khan Work Ethics

  Hello Everyone !! Shah Rukh Khan, also known by the initialism SRK , is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Hindi films. Referred to in the media as the " Baadshah of Bollywood " and " King Khan ", he has appeared in more than 100 films, and earned numerous accolades, including 14 Filmfare Awards. He has been awarded the Padma Shri  (2005) by the Government of India, as well as the Order of Arts and Letters (2007) and Legion of Honour (2014) by the Government of France.  Khan has a significant following in Asia and the Indian diaspora worldwide. In terms of audience size and income, several media outlets have described him as one of the most successful film stars in the world. Shah Rukh Khan has been in the film business for over 30 years at this point, yet when people speak about his work ethic, it sometimes sounds like they are talking about a person who is still struggling to make a mark in the movies.  Let's look at some of his work ethics : Ke...

UK Army Cadets Pocket Book (by John Hobbis) [2016]

  Hello Everyone !! Personal Pocket Kit : Map, compass, protractor, whistle, matches, plasters/ bandages, notebook, pencil. Backpack Kit : Towel, cleaning kit, clothes, mess kit (utensils, KFS, extra food), canteen mug, groundsheet, ropes, flashlight, sleeping bag. Thank you for Reading !!

Soviet Russia Officer & Soldier Equipment

  Hello Everyone !! The Soviet Armed Forces , also known as the Armed Forces of the Soviet Union, the Red Army (1918–1946) and the Soviet Army (1946–1991), were the armed forces of the Russian SFSR (1917–1922) and the Soviet Union (1922–1991) from their beginnings in the Russian Civil War of 1917–1923 to the collapse of the USSR in 1991. Soviet Russia Officer & Soldier EDC : Pistol/ rifle, toiletries kit (towels, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, razor, shaving brush), mess-kit, sewing kit, pocket knife, envelopes, papers, pencil. Thank you for Reading !!

East Germany NVA Medic Kit (1960s)

  Hello Everyone !! The National People's Army ( Nationale Volksarmee or NVA) was the military force of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) during the Cold War era. Established in 1956 , the NVA served as the principal armed forces of East Germany until the reunification of Germany in 1990 . East Germany NVA Medic Kit : ( 1960s ) Mask, bandages, plaster bandage rolls, perforated pads, syringes, plastic glass, thermometer, medicine bottles & tablets, tweezers, surgical scissors (14.5 cm), knife, pencil. Thank you for Reading !!

Qualities of a Perfectionist

  Hello Everyone !! Perfectionism, in psychology, is a broad personality trait characterized by a person's concern with striving for flawlessness and perfection and is accompanied by critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others' evaluations. It is best conceptualized as a multidimensional and multilayered personality characteristic, and initially some psychologists thought that there were many positive and negative aspects. The Qualities of a Perfectionist are as below : Willingness to improvise and refine himself. Persistence in getting things right Put efforts to know the job as much as possible. Works more to let the mind get used to everything fast and accurate. The Thai work culture consists of " Sabai-Sabai", where you try your best and then just go with the flow. Whereas the Chinese ethics is dogged perseverance to achieve the objective at any cost. Toppers and bright students of school and college continuously look for ways to bring perfection in w...

The Royal Navy of Britain & Medical Locker Kit in World War-II

Hello Everyone !! At the beginning of World War II, the Royal Navy of Britain was the strongest navy in the world, with the largest number of warships built and with naval bases across the globe.  It had over 15 battleships and battlecruisers, 7 aircraft carriers, 66 cruisers, 164 destroyers and 66 submarines. With a massive merchant navy, about a third of the world total, it also dominated shipping.  The Royal Navy fought in every theatre from the Atlantic, Mediterranean, freezing Northern routes to Russia and the Pacific Ocean. Medical Locker Kit : (UK Navy Admiral Fleet Orders No. 1486, Pg #1489) [1942] Adhesive plaster, bandages, absorbent cotton wool, gauze, lint, tourniquets, field dressings, sterile swabs, ligatures, sutures, splints, antiseptics, Methylated spirits, Hypo-morph solution, Lamellae morph solution, hypodermic syringe, anti-burn jelly, needles, safety pins, flashlight, scissors, forceps, scalpel, ID labels, notepaper, pencil. Thank you for Reading !!

Italy Soldiers Equipment in WW-II (1939-45)

  Hello Everyone !! The participation of Italy in the Second World War was characterized by a complex framework of ideology, politics, and diplomacy, while its military actions were often heavily influenced by external factors.  Italy joined the war as one of the Axis Powers in 1940 . Nearly four million Italians served in the Italian Army during this period and nearly half a million Italians (including civilians) lost their lives between June 1940 and May 1945. Italy Soldier Equipment : (1939-45) Rifle cleaning kit (brush, oiler, SD), ration, canteen cup, KFS, (shoe brush, cloth, grease), sewing kit (buttons, threads, thimble, needles, scissors), matches, cigs, candle, med-kit, (towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, soap, shaving kit), Can-opener, pocket knife, booklet, postcards, playing cards, pencil. Thank you for Reading !!

The Escape Factory : The Story of MIS-X book (1990)

  Hello Everyone !! This excellent book recounts the efforts of MIS-X , a top-secret U.S. agency, to help American prisoners of war escape from Nazi stalags during World War-II. The British Army : [Pg #8] [WW-II] # British MI-9 supplied escape aids hidden in game-boards, soaps, shaving brush, razors. # RAF servicemen were supplied with compass & maps concealed in clothes, smoking apparatus, pens, pencils, passport photos, Gigli saw. # The Escape kits contained dry food, money, safety pins, needle & thread, matches. Thank you for Reading !!

Manual on District Election Management Planning (2023) (INDIA)

  Hello Everyone !! Planning is the first and most important function of management. In the absence of planning, all the activities of an organization will become meaningless.  The importance of planning in conduct of election has increased all the more in view of the increasing complexities and multifarious activities. The District Election Officer leads the election at District level. They have to prepare for logistics, deployment and capacity building of human resource, increase participation of different stakeholders in the election process, identify the possible vulnerable areas and address them suitably so that the elections are conducted in a free and fair manner. The District Election Management Plan (DEMP in brief) is a document which helps in planning for election preparations at a glance. It presents the essential work to be done in various aspects of election process. The DEMP uses statistics and its analysis for drawing conclusions from it and undertaking detailed...

The World should Learn Lessons from Japan !!

  Hello everyone !! Japan is one of the safest and cleanest countries, and its inhabitants live longer than anywhere else in the world. Its hardworking people have turned Japan into a global market leader, with work philosophies that have been adopted by businesses throughout the globe.  Culture and traditions change over time. The only difference between the two is that culture, the root of any society, changes very slowly, but changes in traditions are comparatively faster. The same holds true in Japan, where we still witness the society’s deep respect for its cultural values. There are many deep-rooted aspects of Japanese culture and traditions that Japanese people value very highly and follow. Knowing and understanding these cultural aspects of Japan are vital for any foreigner to fit into Japanese society for a better life in Japan. Japanese culture has many peculiar characteristics that shape the Japanese people, society, and life. Understanding these cultural aspects of...