upstream competitors – became the first major producer to departure from its contract with De Beers. This disruption seriously compromised De Beers’ punishment capabilities through stockpiling. Additionally‚ in Canada‚ another major competitor arose (BHP). De Beers had a problem in these two markets. Unlike African countries‚ these are nations characterized by strong institutions‚ with a degree of bureaucratization and stability as well as cultural advancement that do not favor for the kind of “easy
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Proceedings of the ITRN2011 31st August – 1st September‚ University College Cork Kennedy‚ Woods‚ Forrest: Development of an air intake and exhaust system for a race car. DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW AIR INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR A SINGLE SEAT RACE CAR Mr. Damien Kennedy Dublin Institute of Technology Dr. Gerry Woods Dublin Institute of Technology Mr. Darragh Forrest Dublin Institute of Technology Abstract This paper deals with the design‚ analyses and testing of a new air intake system for a single
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1. Koenigsegg CCXR Price: $4‚800‚000 Features: CLASS Sports car ENGINE TYPE 4.7 L V8 (twin supercharger gasoline/ethanol) 4.8 L V8 (twin supercharger gasoline/ethanol) BODY TYPE 2-door with removable hardtop; made from carbon fiber/Kevlar LAY-OUT Rear mid-engine; rear wheel drive GEARBOX 6 speed manual; 6 speed automated manual WHEELBASE 104.7 inch ACCELERATION 62 mph in 3.1 sec FUEL CAPACITY 70 litres Why: The most special feature that CCXR boast of is the fact that it is powered by E85 and E100
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One of the most cherished British classics ever made‚ the T-Series sums up everything that was great about England‚ from a time when Britannia ruled the waves. Oozing quintessential British charm‚ the T-Series lasted two decades and encompassed five distinct derivatives. From the narrow-tracked TA to the Morgan-esque TF with its integrated headlamps and wider bodyshell‚ all these cars have their charms and are well supported by specialists around the country. However‚ while the T-Series was everything
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Over 30 years ago‚ Harry Braverman predicted a trend toward deskilling under capitalism‚ while Daniel Bell predicted a trend toward upskilling. Review the empirical research on skill trends – a minimum of four empirical studies – and provide your own assessment. The two divergent views on the future of capitalist societies consist of a positive and negative one. Both views are concerned with skills. One way of analyzing skill trend is to consider them in relation to how work is organized‚ but
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STRATEGY AND INNOVATION (MMN212602) Coursework Prof David Edgar Critically Evaluate the Strategic Position of Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (Pakistan) & How Emerging Technology May Impact on the Future Position of the Organisation Prepared by Tahir Asif S1214940 Number of words: 3‚840. TABLE OF CONTENT NUMBER OF WORDS ii TABLE OF CONTENTS iii LIST OF FIGURES v LIST OF TABLES vi SECTION I 1. INTRODUCTION
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Women on boards March 2012 FTSE 100 boards. 84.4% men. 15.6% women. Women on Boards | 1 Contents Foreword 2 Executive summary 3 Recommendation 1 5 Recommendation 2 6 Recommendation 3 7 Recommendation 4 8 Recommendation 5 9 Recommendation 6 9 Recommendation 7 11 Recommendation 8 12 Recommendation 9 12 Recommendation 10 13 Conclusion 14 FTSE 350 Board Targets 15 2 | Women on
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The History of cars By Luke Geisz Today‚ we do not think much of our cars. Everyone has them‚ they’re a common object. They weren’t always like that. Cars used to be only owned by wealthy enthusiasts. They weren’t today’s enclosed‚ climate controlled‚ easy to use devices at all. In fact‚ they were incredibly hard to use. There was no standard controlling system like today’s gas/brake/clutch pedals‚ auto transmission‚ steering wheel‚ and other controlling devices. Some had a steering wheel‚ some
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Pumping Systems: Parallel and Series Configurations For some piping system designs‚ it may be desirable to consider a multiple pump system to meet the design requirements. Two typical options include parallel and series configurations of pumps. Specific performance criteria must be met when considering these options. Given a piping system which has a known design flow rate and head requirements‚ Qdes‚ hdes‚ the following pump selection criteria apply. Pumps in Parallel: Assuming that the pumps are
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In 1950‚ Ford took the wraps off a range of cars that were nothing less than revolutionary. Billed as five-star cars on account of the quintet of areas in which they pushed the boundaries‚ the Mk1 Consul‚ Zephyr and Zodiac packed independent front suspension‚ oversquare overhead-valve engines and monocoque construction – all firsts for the Blue Oval. As if that wasn’t enough‚ there were also 12-volt electrics and hydraulic brakes all round‚ making these family cars more usable than anything that
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