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31 octobre 2011

Tailored styles have the potential to be worn for daytime

Instead of ringing phones and honking horns, all you'll hear are the faint sounds of distant music, carefree laughter, and the ebb and flow of the ocean.Once you've recharged a bit, you'll begin to notice the vast array of diversions that South Padre Island has to offer. Some make socializing on the beach and in the bars (hello, college kids) their primary focus, but in reality there are plenty of diverse and family friendly activities to fill your sunny days. Sail boating, parasailing, boogie boarding, and wave running are a few ways to experience the joys of being on the open water, so get ready to finally satisfy your craving for all things aquatic. Further from the salty spray are golf courses, tennis courts, nature trails and the happening waterfront scene. It's all here, so make a list and start checking things off.

Other designers work for highly prestigious design firms that develop jackets and outerwear for those with a lot of disposable income. The clothing designer needs to have the ability to envision interesting designs without breaking the firm's project budgets.While design and technical skills are key for clothing designers, an eye for marketing is equally important. During the conceptual phase of clothing design, the savvy professional will be able to figure out the best way to design a clothing item that is comfortable, affordable, and can easily be marketed. Since big fashion shows and advertising campaigns are designed around new clothing items, this skill is key for the successful designer.Many young professionals interested in clothing design break into the industry as freelancers or interns. Freelance workers help with individual projects or perform piecework from their home studio in order to help out a smaller company.

The Acropolis is in fact the name of the hill upon which there are three main temples: Parthenon, Erechteion and Temple of Athena Nike; as well as the Acropolis Museum and Propylaea, which was the original entrance to the Acropolis.Being a fan of archeology and Greek classical studies, I was absolutely enthralled by the place. The total size of the Parthenon is extraordinary, when you comprehend it was built 2,500 years ago. The museum houses artifacts found in the temples on the Acropolis, which were put there to avoid weather damage.Acropolises is a hill, and a pretty steep one, so take good quality walking shoes and bottled water with you when you go. And take careful steps, because the marble steps are very slippery. I introduced myself to the marble the hard way: face first, and let me tell you: it's not an enjoyable experience.

In reality people are buying products that will cause more harm than good. The demand for such "skincare" products is part of an India-wide trend of women wanting to lighten their complexions in the belief that lighter is better. This desire has a long history, a hangover from India's colonial past fuelled by contemporary global perceptions of beauty that give prominence to western marketing and fashion styles. The advertisements shown fail miserably at all levels of advertising ethics.One of the concepts that can be used to explain the practices of Unilever advertising is Moral myophia, the failure of Unilever to see the moral dimension at all. The advertisements done by the firm have probably been successful. How else would you explain the never ending promotional campaigns all over the media; print, display or broadcast. Success in this case relates to the increasing profitability of the firm after a particular ad campaign.

Tailored styles have the potential to be worn for daytime, especially if the colors are fairly classic. A navy or black faille strapless dress to the knee can be worn with a little jacket and a pair of slingbacks to an office with a fairly traditional dress code. If your workplace is more relaxed, the same dress would look super cute and chic with a brightly colored cashmere cardigan and a pair of ballet flats with a print on them. Gold or silver jewelry will enhance the daytime look, especially chunkier pieces like silver or gold charm bracelets. Hoop earrings are also a great way to transition the former bridesmaid dress to a more everyday style, as opposed to the more formal crystal or pearl bridesmaid jewelry you wore the first time around.If you are really lucky, you may even be able to talk a bride into choosing convertible wrap dresses for her bridesmaids.

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28 septembre 2011

Kitten heels would be the lowest heel available on the market and are completely suited for all ages

Searching for a great new pair of heels for this summer? Not stunning, as there are many diverse forms of heels to select from. The diverse heel varieties for women's shoes are summarized under to make your choice somewhat easier.

The Christian Loutuin that tower previously mentioned all other people are the stilettos. These sky large beauties can reach as much as eight inches and require a experienced operator as the heel alone is skinny and supplies little stability. Stilettos compliment knee length and shorter skirts and dresses. Stilettos leading the checklist for sexy women's footwear.

Popular with business lady, regular pumps are a much more suitable and practical shoe. These heels are marginally wider than stilettos and shorter so offer far more balance.

Platform heels are greatest suited for females who want the height the stilettos can offer but have to have balance and are not patient enough to train by themselves to have the ability to stroll comfortably, permit by yourself in any way on the stiletto heel. Supported by a elevated segment below the ball of the foot, the super substantial heel is produced to feel decrease and also the shoe feels much more strong general as the heel is usually a great deal thicker and bulkier. The platform was most common in the 70s but is till lining the shelves.

Kitten heels would be the lowest heel available on the market and are completely suited for all ages. Originally designed to help young ladies get utilized to wearing heels, these reduced heel shoes may be worn with most clothes types and come in a really wide range of designs, colours and fabrics.

If you are not really ready to tackle the mid to high heels, or if you are a substantial heel veteran and really feel it's time to give your feet a relaxation then kitten heels are excellent, fashionable yet comfy and over all really practical.

The easiest of the heels to walk on may be the wedge, which specific shoe style is ideal suited for that summer season months. The wedge heel arrives in a variety of materials, ranging from cork to leather. The majority of the surface area with the sole is within the ground that is why the wedge is comfy and sensible, in spite of the heights some wedges can get to. Wedges are very best worn with flowing skirts and dresses as they've a tendency to appear clunky when worn with tight fitting clothes.

For those a lot more adventurous and trying to find something that isn't in each shoe store around the higher road, be daring and opt for the heel less shoe. The designer labels along with the celebrities have already been spotted around the red carpet and also the catwalk sporting these gravity defying shoes. It might take some acquiring utilized to, but you will be sure to have a comment or two.

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26 août 2011

Measuring Culture: A Necessary But Insufficient First Step

We know how to measure culture. A key finding here comes from a study performed by Geert Hofstede and his associates (1990), who examined organizational culture in 20 units of ten organizations in Denmark and the Netherlands. They found that differences among the cultures could be explained by the practices employees of each firm said they shared in common (similar to what Schein called "artifacts"). Hofstede et al. further concluded that differences among organizational cultures can be described by focusing on very few--perhaps only six to eight--dimensions of organizational practice. Two key dimensions they found were the extent to which the culture was employee- versus job-oriented and whether it was process- or results-oriented.

The important point here is that in studying an organization's culture we can focus on practices (behaviors and performance) rather than on values, which are much harder to measure. One caution: in measuring culture, we need to recognize the possibility of important subcultures in different areas of the organization. Though there may be a general consensus on how things should be done, variations will occur within certain units--variations that do not violate the broader culture but which can make those particular units somewhat unique.

Assessing a firm's culture is not the same as changing it. Furthermore, it cannot be changed by top management edict. As Paul Bate's study of British Rail found, organizational culture develops over a long period through the interactions and relationships of key individuals and groups-- some outside the organization (Bate 1990). Note that the most recent attempts to change GM and IBM involved pressure from outside board members to replace top management teams. GM's team was from the Roger Smith school, and IBM's had come up through the "mainframe" ranks. It's too early to say, but bringing in new top management teams---with new interactions and relationships--may be what is needed to turn those two companies around. My point is that those attempting such change must understand the network of relationships and the dialogue among interest groups both inside and outside the organization. As Bate concluded, this network of relationships, and not the formal authority structure, is the foundation upon which culture is created and adapted.

The influence of outsiders--the firm's environment--is further highlighted in a study by George Gordon (1991). He concluded that the basic assumptions and values of business organizations are influenced substantially by three outside factors: customer requirements, the competitive environment, and societal expectations. Organizations facing dynamic and complex competitive environments can be successful with cultures that are flexible and adaptable. U.S. auto makers have known for some time now that they face this type of environment and must change accordingly (note Chrysler's efforts in recent years to downsize). Companies in the high-technology area, facing rapidly changing consumer demands, support cultures that call for risk-taking and individual initiative. Intel's culture has shown a recognition of this idea since the company's inception.

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26 août 2011

Today's iron lofts are about a club and a half stronger than they were 25 years ago

FILL THE GAP IN YOUR WEDGE GAME

Today's iron lofts are about a club and a half stronger than they were 25 years ago. (Jack Nicklaus' 8-iron of yesterday is nearly equal to some of the stronger pitching wedges out there today.) Club manufacturers have designed them that way to make us feel as if we're hitting the ball farther. The problem, however, is the loft on the typical sand wedge has remained at 56 degrees. Consequently, there's probably a gap somewhere in your wedge game. Here's what to do: Identify the loft on your 9-iron or pitching wedge (if you don't know, your club pro or the manufacturer can tell you). Decide if you need a wedge with a loft between your sand wedge and pitching wedge. You don't want more than 4 or 5 degrees loft difference between your wedges, otherwise you'll find yourself with a yardage and no full-swing club that carries that distance. Furthermore, if you buy a lob wedge (and I'm not convinced most players need one), be careful not to get one with too much bounce (the trailing edge of the club's sole is lower than the leading edge of the club). A lot of bounce, typically found on a sand wedge, is only helpful out of heavy rough or soft sand. From a tight lie, you might blade shots over the green.

USE CLUBS WITH PROPER LIE ANGLE

Once you reach the intermediate level, getting fitted for irons is important. Well-struck approach shots may miss the green if your clubs don't fit you. Specifically, the issue is lie angle. Ideally, the sole of the club as it makes contact with the ball should be level with the ground. If the toe is up, then well-struck shots will go to the left and you will need to flatten the lie. If the heel is up then well-struck shots will go right, and the lie needs to be more upright to correct. Make sure you're being fit for your swing, not just your setup. A good clubfitter will have you hit shots off a lie board, which is a type of mat that will leave a mark on the sole to show how to adjust the lie if necessary.

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