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JACK PILE UNDERPINNING This method can be used when the depth of suitable bearing capacity subsoil is too deep to make traditional underpinning uneconomic. Jack pile underpinning is quiet, vibration free and flexible since the pile depth can be adjusted to suit subsoil conditions encountered. The existing foundations must be in a good condition since…

ACKNOWLEDGMENT The authors are very much indebted to the management of NAERLS, ABU Zaria providing support and the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) for their logistic support in the production of this bulletin. We also wish to acknowledge Dr. D. I. Agekpe, Head of Seed Unit, IAR for providing useful information in the production of the…

1) Anita Roddick created the body shop in 1976 with the objective of opening an environmentally conscious cosmetic store. Today, the Body Shop (BS) has grown from being a single “hippie” store in England to a multinational company with over 2265 stores in 50 countries enjoying sales of ? 820,000 in 2006/2007 period. (mintel 2006)…

Tobacco AbuseSmoking can be defined as inhalation of smoke that comes from the burning tobacco covered in pipes, cigars and cigarettes. Tobacco is actually one of the most extensively used addictive substances all over the world. It tends to be a plant native to the Americas and traditionally one of the most essential crops grown…

Lululemon Athletica Lulemon Athletica is an athletic apparel company based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company was founded by Dennis “Chip” Wilson, in the year 1998. Dennis Wilson had been in the skate, surf, and snowboard business for over 20 years when he took a commercial yoga class that was offered in Vancouver….

Do you think that we should behave like ostriches that when they see a threat they put their heads in the sand to avoid confrontation? In my opinion, eliminating competition from schools is a misguided attempt at ensuring that no one’s self-esteem gets trampled. But the ‘real self-esteem’ is built by achieving ‘small victories’- and…

Dropbox is viewed by Houston as a promising player in a crowded market. Their strategy focuses on creating a user-centric product that enables easy file syncing and sharing across multiple computers through online platforms. Users can easily download the service on any computer to synchronize their accounts and automatically update their files. Dropbox’s business model…

In the poultry supply chain, living chickens and perishable products are exchanged. Wings & Legs therefore not only have to take into account variations in demand, but also variations in supply. What information should flow downstream in the supply chain (to the poultry processors) so that Wings & Legs is able to match supply with…

Introduction It cannot be denied that the maritime industry plays an important role in today’s financial system and commerce. It holds key areas in the complex networks that operate worldwide economy. But is it truly a globalised system? This paper will attempt to answer this question and show that the maritime industry has become a…

Strategic Management is mainly concerned with a company’s goals and objectives, which are guided by its mission and vision. These goals serve as milestones to support the overall purpose and direction of the organization. Clear communication of these goals throughout the company is essential, allowing all key individuals to understand and commit to them as…