16Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Short Speech on “The Love of Money is the Root of all Evil”

Essays
It is with our desires as it is with money; they are bad masters and good servants. In today’s world, arranging for the basic necessities— bread, clothes and a small house calls for a fortune. So why should money lead to evil?Money cannot be described as evil. After all, the salary that a hardworking man takes home is but a recompense for a month’s dedicated work. It is what one requires to live with dignity. A son buying medicines for his mother, a mother buying books for her son, an entrepreneur building his dreams, a priest trying to set up an orphanage—all need money. Money in the cases mentioned here is nothing less than sacred. It is a medium through which some people with good intentions aim at creating a…
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16Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Speech on the Diversity of India

Culture
India is home to some 1,800 languages and 20,000 caste groups. It is the most culturally, linguistically and genetically varied geographical entity after the African continent. Religion-wise it is the most diverse country in the world, with significant Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Bahai, Ahmadi, Jain and Parsi populations.More than the inhabitants of any other nation on Earth, Indians are used to living with differences, and because democracy involves the peaceful coexistence of people with differing and even disparate points of view, it is the form of government most suited to the Indian ethos.Ramakrishna Paramhansa, one of India’s most revered saints, said, ‘A truly religious man should think that other religions also are paths leading to the truth.’ Mahatma Gandhi once, on being asked which religion he belonged to, remarked…
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16Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

What is the Scope of Macroeconomics? – Explained!

Economic Problems
According to Kenneth E. Boulding, “Macroeconomics is the study of the nature, relationships and behaviour of aggregates of economic quantities…”According to P.A. Samuelson, “Macroeconomics is the study of the behaviour of the economy as a whole. It examines the overall level of Nation’s output, employment, prices and foreign trade.”The definitions given above and a few other similar definitions capture the central theme of macroeconomics but they do not fully capture its subject matter. As stated above in the introduction of this chapter, macroeconomics covers a wide range of economic activities and the related theories in respect of the lumped or the aggregated units or of the economy as a whole, as to Image Source: 2.bp.blogspot.com ADVERTISEMENTS: (a) How they generate and spend income through production of goods and services,(b) How…
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16Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Useful Notes on the Method Statement for Scaffolding

Construction
Useful Notes on the Method Statement for Scaffolding are given below: 1. Scope: The scope of this method statement is to describe the procedure for erection and dismantling of scaffolding for Rehabilitation of Seawater Intake Structures. Image Source: ollsscaffold.com 2. Responsibility: ADVERTISEMENTS: Scaffolding subcontractor’s supervisor shall be responsible for erection and dismantling of scaffolding works under over all supervision of main contractor’s Project Engineer and foreman. 3. Work Permit: All the necessary work permits shall be obtained from IOC prior to start of scaffolding works. 4. Safety: Adequate safety precautions shall be ensured by safety officer and scaffolding supervisor as per standard safety procedure of IOC during the erection and dismantling of scaffolding.Proper PPE shall be worn by scaffolding operators while carrying out the scaffolding works. At no stage the…
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16Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Speech on the Modern Fashion Trends (337 Words)

Fashion
‘Are you wearing the latest from Gucci?’‘No, I prefer the latest designer wear from Rohit Ball’ ADVERTISEMENTS: These are lines often heard in the fashion conscious creme de la creme of Indian society. The story is the same in almost any commercially ‘happening’ city in the world except that the names of the designers keep changing. This does not mean that the national designers have not made a dent in the world market! The Indian fashion world got global attention after Miss Sushmita Sen and Miss Aishwarya Rai won the much coveted Miss Universe and Miss World titles respectively in 1994. Critics look upon these victories as a multinational conspiracy to promote European and American products in post-liberalisation global India. But the reality of the Indian fashion world having made…
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16Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Method Statement for Repair of Access Road – Civil Engineering

Construction
Method Statement for Repair of Access Road is given below: 1. Scope: The intention of this document is to describe the responsibilities of involved, execution procedure for the repair of settled areas of access road top of LPG Tanks area. Image Source: upload.wikimedia.org 2. Responsibilities: ADVERTISEMENTS: The Civil Engineer, Foreman and the safety officer are responsibilities execution of work and for implementing safety measures on site.Inspection and testing activities shall be controlled by the QC Engineer. 3. Plant and Equipments: Transit Mixers, Air Compressor, Mechanical Vibrator, Plate Compactor, tools, Wheel Barrow, Pneumatic Grinder, and Jack Hammers. 4. Relevant Process / Specifications: Contract Scope of work (Clause 2.3, Page 9 and 10 of Part I Section) IOC Specifications for Civil Engineering and Building Works 5. Procedure: ADVERTISEMENTS: General: Prior to commencement…
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16Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Method Statement for Paving with Interlocking Tiles – Civil Engineering

Essays
Method Statement for Paving with Interlocking Tiles is given below: 1. Scope: The intention of this document is to describe the various steps involved to be carried out during the execution of the paving with interlocking tiles to meet the requirements of specifications. Image Source: i.ytimg.com 2. Relevant Process/Specification: ADVERTISEMENTS: Tender Specifications 3. Plants & Equipments: Theodolite/dumpy level, leveling staff, loader, plate/roller compactor, air compressor and jackhammer, hand tools, excavator, dump truck, etc 4. Procedure: Prime importance shall be given for personnel and protection of utility lines/services. It shall be ensured that the personnel involved are aware about the Safety regulations and that the machineries are regularly maintained.All excavation works shall be commenced only after obtaining necessary work permits from the Company. Stepping, shoring and shuttering shall be provided for…
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16Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Speech on the Use of Mobile Phones

Friends
There was a time when friends used to sit by the side of the Ganges in Allahabad and reflect on the mesmerising magic of the sunset wondering at the master painter who created that awesome and enthralling panorama in the firmament. But a group of young friends at the same riverbank today will be busier with their respective mobiles either chatting with some other friend or worse, playing some game on the mobile. They do not have the time to wonder at the majestic movement of the sun or thrill at the song of the birds returning to their nest.The mobile revolution swept India at the beginning of the twenty- first century. The creme de la creme of society were already using it by the late 1990s but the hoi…
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16Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Method Statement for Block Works in a Quality Management System

Management
Method Statement for Block Works in a Quality Management System are given below: 1. Scope: The intention of this document is to describe the various steps involved to be carried out to execute the Block works to meet the requirements of Specifications. Image Source: ufatum.com 2. Relevant Process/Specifications: ADVERTISEMENTS: Tender Specifications 3. Plants & Equipments: Masonry equipments, scaffoldings with platform, plumb bob, straight edge, mobile mechanical mixer, and measurement boxes. 4. Procedure: Prior to the commencement of all construction activities, necessary work permits shall be obtained.All materials identified for the permanent works shall be approved by the Company, prior to the procurement. ADVERTISEMENTS: All HSE activities related to the Project, will be based on the Company issued HSE Management System Guidelines.All quality assurance and quality control activities will be in…
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16Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Method Statement for Asphalt Paving Works – Civil Engineering

Construction
Method Statement for Asphalt Paving Works are given below: 1. Scope: The scope of work of this method statement is to describe the responsibilities of personnel involved, execution procedure, safety factors and documents to be recorded for Asphalt Paving Works. Image Source: pavingatlanta.com 2. Relevant Process/Specifications: ADVERTISEMENTS: Tender Specifications 3. Responsibility: The Construction Manager/Project Engineer is responsible for the asphalt paving works.The Civil Construction Contractor’s Safety Officer shall ensure that necessary work permits are availed before the work commences and that the work is carrying out in safe manner.The responsibility of the survey activities lies with asphalt paving work subcontractor. The survey team of civil construction contractor shall verify the data frequently. ADVERTISEMENTS: Inspection and testing activities shall be controlled by the QC Engineer of Civil Construction Contract or through…
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