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Emergence of Third Party Logistics in India (Contd./-)
September 26, 2019 Divya Prabhat
In my last article related to emergence of 3 PL Service providers I have focused on the role of 3rd party logistics service providers and why companies need them.Now we will see what is the significance of this market related to distribution and delivery.
The Indian Transportation Environment
The Indian logistics structure consists of Surface transport, railways, air freight , Multi-modal transport , ports and shipping . Their performance is dependent on the state of infrastructure – roads, railways, ports and airports.
Roads & Trucking: The Indian Roadways play an important role in joining the various parts of India.The National Highways network of India is a network of trunk roads that is owned by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. It is constructed and managed by the National Highway Authority Of India (NHAI), the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL), and the public works departments (PWDs) of state governments. These highways as of April 2019 measure over 142,126 km (88,313 mi).The Indian government has vowed to double the highway length from 96,000 to 2,00,000 km in next 5 years.
The development of the Transport Infrastructure in India across various areas such as roads, railways and ports has gained tremendous pace in the last few years. The Transport sector in India is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 5.9 per cent, thereby becoming the fastest growing area of the country's entire infrastructure sector.
Rail Transport: Rail transport is an important mode of transport in India. As of March 2017, the rail network comprises of 121,407 km (75,439 mi) of track over a route of 67,368 km (41,861 mi) and 7,349 stations. It is the 4th largest railway network in the world (after USA / Russia & China). It is one of the busiest networks in the world, transporting approx. 10 billion passengers and over 2.10 billion tons of freight annually, as of 2018.
Using the rail transportation is expensive due to handling requirements and the time and cost involved in pick-up and drop of consignment to and from railway facilities. Although Indian Railways has improved its services by introducing special freight trains, which provide much quicker transportation times, and giving multi-modal facilities to cut down time required in handling but still there is scope of improvement.Now even private operators are allowed to run container trains and manage railway terminals.
Seaports & Shipping: According to the Ministry of Shipping, approximately 95 per cent of India's trading by volume & 70 per cent by value is being done through sea route.India has 12 major and 205 notified minor and intermediate ports. The Indian ports and shipping industry plays a vital role in sustaining growth in the country's trade and commerce. India is the sixteenth largest maritime country in the world, with a coastline of about 7,517 km. The Indian Government plays an important role in supporting the ports sector. It has allowed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of up to 100 per cent under the automatic route for port and harbour construction and maintenance projects.
Air Freight/Cargo – The domestic air freight demand is expected to touch 1.1 million tonne by the fiscal 2025 at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7-9 per cent propelled by rapidly growing e-commerce activity, increasing capacity and improving airline connectivity to smaller cities, according to a research note.
However, cargo capacity of airlines is expected to grow at a higher CAGR of 13-15 per cent, given the impending fleet expansions. This will further shift the market towards airlines, rating . The estimated Rs. 600-700 crore domestic dedicated air freighter market stood at 0.8 million in 2019, logging a CAGR of 8 per cent in the last five fiscals, it said. Ironically, the domestic dedicated freighters fleet currently stands at just seven planes compared with about 680 passenger aircraft, including of the grounded carrier Jet Airways. ( Data Source – The Economic Times)
3rd Party Logistics market
The global 3rd party logistics market size has been valued at approx. USD 700 billion in 2018 and is expected to register a CAGR of 8 % from 2019 to 2025. Service providers have emphasized on enhancing their supply chain activities to address the growing demand. They are now seeing the benefits of automated freight payment and audit services for minimizing & reduction in costs.
Companies who outsource their supply chain & logistics to specialized 3PL players have managed to considerably reduce their capital expenditure (CAPEX), mitigate risks, and more importantly, focus on the core competencies of their business operations, which helps them gain a high degree of competitive advantage.
Demand for efficient inventory management and improved working capital is expected to increase the dependence on 3PL providers. Growth of the e-commerce industry across several regions has increased freight transportation, thus creating new opportunities for 3PL providers.
Mahindra Logistics Ltd in one of reports said that the domestic third party logistics space is expected to grow at a 19-20 per cent CAGR to reach Rs 58,000 crore by 2019-20. The CAGR of 19-20 per cent has been projected for the period between FY 2017-2020. There is huge growth opportunity in third party logistics (3PL) and the same is expected to grow at a CAGR (compounded annual growth rate) of 19-20 per cent and reach "Rs 570- 580 billion by FY20 from Rs 325-335 billion in FY17.( Data Source – The Economic Times)
In next and concluding part will focus on the impact of outsourcing the Supply Chain and Logistics functions to a 3 PL service providers.
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Walking the Leaway
Robin Hood Gardens
Balfron Tower
Swanscombe Marsh
Carpenters Estate
2012 pin trading
These images were made eight years ago today and show pin badges being traded at the end of the 2012 Olympics fortnight. The etiquette of pin trading is that the pins are always swapped and not sold and if pins are worn they are usually not available for trade. Pins are produced commercially as Games merchandise but other pins that were never officially available for sale such as those given to staff or athletes are more elusive. The serious traders go from Games to Games in the expectation of adding some missing pins to their collections and it really adds to the social atmosphere in a host city.
Olympic-Park 2012
Masjid Jamek - Kuala Lumpur
Jamek mosque, Kuala Lumpur (January 2019)
Designed in the Mogul style by British architect A.B. Hubback, the Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek mosque in Kuala Lumpur opened in 1909 and is one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia. I have been visiting Malaysia for over twenty years but only recently researched its preserved colonial architecture. This image shows the grand staircase from the mosque to the river which was 're-discovered' in 2014 having been covered over as modern Malaysia developed.
This and other heritage images of Kuala Lumpur have been contributed to the RIBApix library.
Kuala-Lumpur heritage RIBApix
History Trees - a self-guided walk
Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) August 2019
With my photowalks remaining on hold, I've put together this self-guided walking tour around the Olympic Park using the ten History Trees, by the artists Ackroyd and Harvey, as markers to the route. The History Trees was a public art commission for the 2012 Games that involved planting ten semi-mature trees at locations that were planned to be future 'gateways' into the Park. The trees are all different specimens and at the time of planting were some of the most impressive of the 6000 new trees in the Park. Suspended within the canopy of each tree is a large metal ring, six metres in diameter and weighing 500kg, with text engraved on the inner surface memorialising a history of the site. These rings are substantial and the trees are mainly easy to spot so long as you know where they are located.
Turkish haze (Corylus colurna) August 2018
The whole walk is about four miles as the History Trees are largely located around the perimeter of the Park but it works well as two shorter walks too. On this map I have pinpointed each tree and made an anti-clockwise route starting at the Turkish hazel tree (Corylus colurna) on the Hackney Wick edge of the Park. Ackroyd and Harvey list all the different tree specimens on this page along with background information about the commission. As well as visiting the trees, this self-guided walk will lead you past the 2012 Games venues from the Copper Box, Olympic Stadium, Aquatics Centre, the former Athletes' Village, now East Village and the Velodrome.
London plane (Platanus x acerfolia) March 2015
Having photographed the History Trees on my walks around the Park for over five years I know the locations can be at times subject to construction works. The silver lime (Tilia tomentosa) was inaccessible for several years when a section of the Greenway was closed. Access to other trees such as the London plane (Platanus x acerfolia) has also been restricted by post-Olympics construction. Ackroyd and Harvey are often described as artists who work with time-based process and so these photographs, while often showing temporary obstructions, are about a gradual rooting into place. The current Park legacy plan concludes after 25 years in 2037 and it follows that the trees and their gateway settings will both reach maturity at around the same time.
Olympic-Park photowalks
Oslo Opera House
In 2012 I ended a holiday in Norway by staying two nights in an Oslo hotel that overlooked the city's waterfront regeneration. The cultural centre-piece was the National Opera & Ballet building which had opened in 2008 with the architecture practice, Snohetta, winning the Mies van der Rohe Award in 2009. The building still looked like new with its angular exterior of glass and granite and interior of oak louvres and white marble.
There is much that I like about this building but in particular how the architecture embraces the public realm as if the building and landscape are from the same idea. A continuous surface from the rooftop to where the building disappears into the fjord invites an interactivity between the building and the people visiting. They enjoy the views, hang out on the slopes, find spaces to play and can, of course, go to the opera too.
At the end of the stay I spent a couple of hours making photographs though not solely for the architecture. It felt plausible instead to work like a street photographer would in a public space that was full of people and life. Recalling such memories is just what is needed when updating my journal at this time.
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The Leaway - a walking tour online
Today I was due to lead a RIBA Friends architecture walking tour along the Leaway in East London. Given the current restrictions it has been postponed though it is hoped the walk will take place later in the year. The Leaway is the backbone for a proposed 26 mile Lea River Park extending along the Lea from Hertfordshire to the River Thames. This walk is a two mile section from the southern tip of the Olympic Park to Cody Dock and this journal post looks at some of the highlights. Photographs are talking points on all my walking tours and I have included images from across the last ten years as a way to show features of the route and some of the changes.
The walk starts at Pudding Mill Lane DLR station which was rebuilt in 2014. This remains a somewhat isolated location with hoarded land left from when the Olympic Delivery Authority was sited here. The last time I looked there was still a hut with remnants of the 2012 logo. The future of Pudding Mill Lane is at the design masterplan stage and is the last of the Olympic Park legacy housing projects to begin construction. What is known is that some 900 apartments, townhouses and maisonettes as well as workspaces are proposed to be developed.
City Mill Lock cottage (April 2012)
Leaving the station in the direction of Stratford High Street the route turns left after the bridge onto the towpath of the City Mill River. By the lock there is a small lock-keepers cottage which is now squeezed between two new larger buildings and so looks very different to my photograph from 2012. The cottage was the home of amateur meteorologist Luke Howard who, in the early nineteenth century, proposed the names of clouds - cumulus, stratus and cirrus - as still used today.
The next section of the walk looks at some of the surviving buildings from Stratford's industrial manufacturing past. Leaving the lock, detour briefly up the High Street to look at Warton House with its distinctive 'Flowersellers' tiled logo. This Art Deco building from 1937 was the headquarters and box-making premises of the soap manufacturer Yardley and has been preserved with an elegant addition to the roof.
Sugar House Island (December 2011)
Cross the High Street and take the towpath along the Three Mills Wall river which passes the Sugar House Island development and Conservation Area. I have mainly photographed from the other side of the 'Island' and this image from 2011 shows that view and how the site looked before it was cleared. With a significant industrial heritage since mid-nineteenth century, Sugar House Island has several retained industrial buildings including those of the Dane Group which was based there from 1853 to 2005. The Dane Group produced inks and dyes for the printing industry and became the largest producer of day-glo pigments in the world. Another retained building is the Sugar House - a distinctive red brick building dated 1882 - which was a warehouse for the sugar industry with the first refinery recorded on site in 1843.
Three Mills Lock control tower (September 2011)
The towpath then crosses the Prescott Channel which was created as a flood relief channel in the 1930's and named after Sir William Prescott, then the chairman of the Lee Conservancy Board. As the path widens again there is a possible detour to cross Three Mills Green and see Three Mills Lock which was constructed in 2009 as a London 2012 project. The lock controls the tidal reach to the upstream River Lea and has enabled greater usage of the waterways.
Three Mills Island (August 2019)
The surface of the path changes to cobbled stone as the route passes through the Three Mills Conservation area. Milling in this location has over a thousand years of history and was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. The House Mill that remains today was built in 1776 is Grade 1 listed and the world's largest surviving tidal mill. As well as providing flour the Mill has a history of producing gin from the time of the Gin Craze in the 18th century. The elegant Clock Mill with the twin conical roofs and cowls of oast kilns is opposite and is a rebuilt structure from 1817. This little bit of Georgian East London is always a surprise to anyone unfamiliar with it.
Bromley by Bow gasholder (November 2017)
Once the concrete path resumes it follows a thin spit of land in the direction of Bow Locks. Take the new ramp onto the Twelvetrees Bridge and then descend to the other bank of the River Lea. From the bridge there are good views of the Bromley by Bow gasholders which were built between 1872 and 1878 and are all Grade II listed. The Twelvetrees Crescent ramp, opened in early 2017, is one of the Leaway interventions by the architecture practice 5th Studio. This has made easy access to the other bank of the River Lea which used to be quite a long 'out of the way' walk.
Lock Keepers development (January 2016)
Just south of Bow Locks and on the edge of the Lime House Cut Conservation Area there is a new housing scheme 'Lock Keepers' completed in 2016 by architects Allies and Morrison. The design of the three blocks in red brick and built close to the river edge evokes the industrial warehouses of this part of East London. Then, continuing on this penultimate section of the walk, look out for public art as the route mirrors a section of The Line Sculpture Trail.
Cody Wilds to Cody Dock (April 2016)
Once into the Cody Wilds there is noticeable increase in wildlife, or more specifically birdlife, and a flourishing reed bed at the last turn before reaching Cody Dock. A decade ago the dock was filled with rubbish and had been neglected for years. Since then through volunteers and the drive of the Gasworks Dock Partnership it has become a creative community with the potential to completely revitalise this once forgotten corner of the River Lea. There is a cafe with outside seating and a lot to see so take time to look around all that Cody Dock is doing. From Cody Dock it is a short walk to Star Lane DLR station and services to Stratford or Canning Town.
Maps of the walk are in two sections up to and from the Twelvetrees Crescent ramp.
Leaway photo-walks
Burano mono
Burano is usually a busy tourist ticket on any visit to Venice but my trip there last November was out of season. I arrived early in the morning when few others were around and it was cold and grey with a clearing mist. These mono images capture something of that atmosphere before the sun arrived bringing warmth and colour.
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Industrial colour
These photographs of the Olympic Park Energy Centre by John McAslan were made in early 2017 as part of a larger set that is now with the RIBA image library. I had photographed the building before under leaden grey skies so it was pleasing to see the way the two main colours worked together in these images. The industrial design, inspired by London's great historic power stations such as Bankside and Battersea, and use of Corten steel makes this a fun building to photograph.
Olympic-Park RIBApix
Barbican photo walks
Five images made over the last couple of years while planning and leading photo walks for Barbican Members. The walks encourage a discussion about the architecture and ways of seeing it whether through shadow and light, lines and perspective, size and scale and the sense of place. I'm delighted that the walks are continuing in 2020 and all the new dates will be posted on the photo walks page in the new year.
Barbican photo-walks
These light-table leaf images were created for a community outreach photography class that I'm currently teaching. Each leaf comes from one of over 6000 trees that have been planted in the Olympic Park and include birch, elm, poplar, wild cherry and oak. Almost all the existing trees were removed during the demolition and land clearance for the Games but many of these tree species were then re-introduced to maintain local provenance. The Park landscape was shaped over a couple of years from 2010 during which these semi-mature trees arrived, so to speak, on the back of a lorry.
Olympic-Park
Canada Water and Rotherhithe
A set of images prepared for the recent RIBA Friends walk and which architecturally mark some of the way from Canada Water to Rotherhithe. I've yet to photograph the many converted warehouses which in many ways define the 19th century heritage of the area. Nelson House, which was listed in 1949, dates from the early 18th century and is London's only surviving example of a type of Georgian property once common with prosperous ship-building owners.
photowalk Rotherhithe
I added a series of photographs of the Balfron Tower which were made in 2015/6 prior to the refurbishment that is currently underway. I will return once the new look is revealed which is likely to be in 2019/20. These photographs have also been added to the RIBA image library.
Balfron-Tower RIBApix
Over the summer I spent several days walking the perimeter of the Olympic Park looking at its boundaries. Ten years before a blue construction hoarding separated the land into an inside and outside. These are a few of the images made that explore how photography can evoke, through traces and memory, what has otherwise gone from the landscape.
Instone Wharf
London clay excavated from the Crossrail tunnels was removed by barge from Instone Wharf to Wallasea Island in Essex where it was used to create a nature reserve. In future plans, the wharf becomes a terminus for a new 'ecologically focussed' Limmo Park, making accessible a large section of riverine landscape after the Crossrail compound at Canning Town closes. These images are from the last bend in the River Lea landscape and are part of Walking the Leaway.
Leaway Crossrail
The Robin Hood Gardens estate was completed in 1972 and now, some forty five years later, it is undergoing phased demolition to make way for the Blackwall Reach regeneration scheme. I made several visits to photograph during 2015/16 and more images are now on this page about Robin Hood Gardens.
Robin-Hood-Gardens
I have a new set of photographs from circumnavigating Iceland in June. If I had the chance to return I would go back to the West Fjords region for the dramatic landscapes and scenery. But that aside I was mostly interested in the vernacular architecture of Icelandic housing and industrial buildings and some of these photographs will be added to RIBA image library.
Iceland RIBApix
Gold Olympics
After choosing images for a symposium (Gold Olympics at Goldsmiths, University of London) later this week I found there are more I can add to my Olympic Park page.
Saddlers House
"The friezes helped us to express some of the paradoxes involved in making a piece of city out of a transient festival event" Niall Mclaughlin Architects.
Digital scans of the Parthenon Stones were cast as concrete panels for the exterior of Saddlers House and show athletes getting ready for a festival. The Athletes' Village fades somewhat into memory as East Village develops and so the design statement of this housing block seems ever more provocative and interesting.
As London hands over to Rio some photographs of my favourite temporary venue which was the short-lived 12,000 seat Basketball Arena by Wilkinson Eyre Architects.
Basketball-Arena Olympic-Park


Hong Kong may seem like an overwhelming city to visit alone for the first time. However, I went here by myself and found it was an excellent city for solo travel. Here are four reasons why Hong Kong is a perfect solo travel destination.
English is prevalent including in street signs. Can you figure out how to get to Disneyland?
From 1841 to 1997, Hong Kong was a British colony. While it is now a Special Administrative Region of China, its British past is still noticeable. Cantonese and English are the official languages. Most signs, especially those on the subway, in the airport, and on the road, are in Chinese and English. Announcements on the MTR (the metro) are in Cantonese and English, and many businesses and restaurant menus also use English. Enough people speak English that it's easy to get around and communicate with others.
It only costs $2HK to take the ferry from Kowloon Hong Kong island. Plus you get great views of the amazing skyline.
I usually get lost when I travel, but that wasn't an issue here. Walking around Hong Kong is easy. There are tourist signs that point the direction to various attractions. The subway system is simple to use and offers access to the whole city. You can even take the subway to and from Hong Kong Airport. For a first-time visitor, I didn't have to worry about getting lost.
I felt safe at night.
Like any city, there is some crime, but for travellers, Hong Kong is a pretty safe city. As a woman, I felt safe travelling alone to Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Lantau Island, and the New Territories. The most prominent issue you're likely to encounter is people trying to sell you fake goods. Ignoring them or saying "not interested" and walking away is all you need to do. Should you require assistance, the police are readily available, and you can reach them by calling 999.
Entrance to Hong Kong Park, which is a lovely park in the middle of the city with a small (and free) zoo.
In Hong Kong, you can stay in a five-star hotel, shop at designer stores, eat at fancy restaurants, and spend a lot of money. If you're on a budget, this is the perfect city to visit. There are plenty of guesthouses and hostels for medium to minimal budgets. There are lots of markets in Kowloon if you want to shop without breaking the bank. There are also lots of free attractions like Kowloon Park, and the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery. You'll also find cheap street foods like egg tarts and low-cost local restaurants.
This city has something for everyone. There are temples, museums, parks, markets, beaches, and mountains. It even has its own Disneyland. Plus, you're only a ferry ride away from Macau and an MTR ride from Shenzhen in mainland China. Hong Kong is a city that's bustling 24/7. There is always something to see or do in Hong Kong.
This post is a paid post with a promotional link that I (Alouise) wrote. I spent five days in Hong Kong in March of 2016, and I wrote this post from my own experience. Hong Kong quickly became one of my favourite cities, and I sincerely recommend it as a solo travel destination.
While in Hong Kong I stayed at the Peak Premium Guesthouse inside Mirador Mansion in Kowloon. I was delighted with the quality of the guesthouse and the location, which was a 2-minute walk from Kowloon Park as well as the subway.
If you are not on a strict budget, there are plenty of high-end hotels that you can book here.
Would you take a solo trip to Hong Kong? What's your favourite solo travel destination. Let me know in the comments below.
I never really thought about Hong Kong being an ideal spot for solo travel, but you make some pretty good points. I know that having a language barrier can be a bit of a problem, so for me personally, it's nice to know that English is one of the dominant languages. I love walking around new cities, so it's cool to know that HK is walking-friendly!
Hong Kong is one of my most favourite places in the world. I did a five week house sit there on Hong Kong Island by myself and felt perfectly safe and yes it's so easy to get around. I totally agree with you that Hong Kong is a perfect solo travel destination. Just reading this makes me want to return.
It's true that it's a very easy city for English-speaking travellers, and also good for different budgets as well. Easy to get around, lots to see and do, and some great food, often at the kinds of places you don't feel uncomfortable if you're on your own.
Hong Kong is on my bucket list but I've always been a bit overwhelmed at the thought of planning it. SO glad to hear you think it is a great solo place to visit. I love walking cities and it is so important to feel safe!
I went to HK many years ago with a partner, but agree that it's great for solo travellers too. The city is very safe, and with plenty to do for all budgets. The English signs really help too; my Chinese is non-existent!
I never really thought of Hong Kong as a solo destination. Big cities tend to scare me if I'm alone so I'm glad to hear that this is different. And I also get lost easily but sounds like Hong Kong is tourist friendly!
For solo travel, safety is the main criteria to select a place. As HongKong is safe, I would love to travel solo without any tensions. Also it suits to all budgets which is another good point to visit this place all alone. Thanks for sharing all wonderful points to convince me to go for HongKong all alone.
I actually never thought that Hongkong is a good place for solo travel, but you definitely make your points! Safety is really important for solo travelers, and being able to communicate in English will be useful too. It's great that Hongkong provides different options for travelers too. As a budget traveler, I would love to visit here.


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Consistent, timely and accurate information is essential, they say
'The number one thing any business can do right now is to think of the health and safety of their customers and staff,' says Jayme Simoes, CEO of Louis Karno & Company, a Concord-based marketing and public relations firm.
Across New Hampshire, businesses, schools and organizations are grappling with the ever-changing policies related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
It's an unprecedented time for everyone, and with so many unknowns, the need for consistent, accurate and timely information couldn't be greater.
Jayme Simoes, president and CEO of Louis Karno & Company LLC, a marketing and public relations firm based in Concord, says most businesses were unprepared for this public health crisis.
"We are reacting, not acting," he said. "I met with a group (recently), and the responses ranged from 'Everyone is overacting' to 'let's just see what happens.'"
That's not good enough, said Simoes, adding, "the number one thing any business can do right now is to think of the health and safety of their customers and staff."
The second thing to consider is how best to communicate with staff and customers. Simoes said to make it clear what steps your business is taking to keep customers and employees safe.
"My advice is to take a cold, hard look at your protocols and be ready to change. Send a message that you care," he said. "Finally, something like this will happen again. Take the time to prepare and plan."
For some organizations, planning and preparing are essential parts of their organizations.
"We pre-worry about everything that could happen and have a plan. While we didn't anticipate this specific situation, we already have protocols in place," said Cathleen Toomey, vice president of marketing for The RiverWoods Group, a continuum of care retirement community for people age 62 and older with campuses in Durham, Exeter and Manchester.
"We serve the highest-risk population and are the largest independent continuing care retirement community in northern New England," she said. "We conduct desktop drills so that everyone understands who does what. We want super-clear role specifications so we are not stepping on each other's toes. "We have an entire notebook of scenarios responding to different situations."
Lauren Keane, assistant vice president of communications at Southern New Hampshire University, said the university's crisis management team has been meeting daily for the past three weeks.
"We have had a crisis management team for years, and we meet bimonthly and do quarterly training exercises so we have a good foundation," she said. "It's not just about having a crisis communication plan that sits on a shelf. You need to have the team at the ready where everyone knows their roles and responsibilities."
'Communicate alternatives'
That ability to respond effectively is key. Now is the time for businesses and organizations to show how they can pivot and adapt to this evolving situation, said Robin Schell, senior counsel and partner at Rye-based Jackson, Jackson and Wagner, a behavioral public relations and management-consulting firm that specializes in crisis communication
"Articulate concerns, address them, and help people through them," she said. "Communicate alternatives."
According to Cathleen Toomey, vice president of marketing for The RiverWoods Group, organizations should 'be proactive. Be honest. Be compassionate and human' in their communications.
Toomey also stressed the need to speak with one voice to avoid mixed messages.
"We want to create one message that is then issued to all three campuses," she said, adding that messages are tailored to meet the needs of specific audiences – staff, residents and the families of residents.
Toomey recommended that businesses err on the side of over-communicating.
"Be proactive. Be honest. Be compassionate and human. Involve people in the journey," Toomey said. "Communicate, communicate, communicate"
Schell reminds companies and organizations to take special care of their employees during these challenging times.
"Don't forget about those that work for you. This is an opportunity to build loyalty," Schell said. "It's important to show how much you value them."
However, there are still difficulties because of the evolving nature of the outbreak.
"The biggest challenge has been all of our different audiences and the speed of the information coming in and that it's changing quickly," Keane said.
Those audiences include not only students and faculty, but parents, staff, partners and vendors.
SNHU is known for its online degree programs, but it also has a residential campus of over 3,000 students in as well as 4,000 employees in Manchester. Residential students were sent home on March 13 and will be taking classes remotely for at least two weeks, while Manchester-based employees have transitioned to working from home except for essential staff, Keane said.
What has helped, she said, was the development of an audience matrix so that it is clear who those audiences are, the best way to communicate with them, and how manages those information and distribution channels.
For example, Keane said, SNHU has a robust internal website for staff, students and faculty that is constantly updated, and it has a rapid response team in place answering questions that are coming in through a dedicated email address.
Toomey said employee support is critical and everyone pitches in.
"A few years ago, we had a blizzard, and I live close enough that I could snowshoe in. The CEO and I were serving meals in the dining room," said "We are a 24/7 workplace. We do anything we can to support our employees."
The CDC's communication resources
The Centers for Disease Control has resources to help businesses, schools and organizations communicate, including the following advice:
Promote positive action steps
Keep an honest and open tone
Describe the actions being taken.
Describe what actions will be taken
List information on possible reactions of public and ways citizens can help
Provide assurance
List contact information, ways to get more information, and other resources
Avoid jargon
Avoid judgmental phrases
Avoid humor
Avoid extreme speculation
Finally, people want to know that you care before they care what you know.
Two bills target Sununu's authority over former Laconia State School property
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Heather McGrail named interim leader of Greater Manchester Chamber
Legislative preview: What's coming up this week for New Hampshire lawmakers
NH House panel hears arguments for $250 million in tax cuts


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Thougt this might belong here!
"Waitress, can I ask you something about the menu please?"
Waitress: slaps me right across the face "The men I please are none of your damn business!"
I know a good eye doctor when I see one.
No text found
It do be like that
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There was a fight between 69 and 70
How do you avoid clickbait?
BoomerRemover
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It's almost like someone fucked up
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A new Navy recruit has his first day on the submarine…
He speaks with the officer, who assigns him his post. "Go stand at the periscope entry-way, and make sure no unauthorized personnel touch the periscope." The recruit follows orders, and stands by the periscope. After 15 minutes, the officer stops by. "Son I'm changing your post to the mess hall. Go in there and start washing some dishes." The recruit obeys, and heads to the mess hall. He's cleaned about 3 dishes when the officer walks up again. "Listen here recruit, your new post is in the supply room. I need you to make sure everything is strapped down tight, in case of rough waters." The recruit again follows orders, and heads off to the supply room. There, he sees a crewman, moving some boxes. "Hey there," says the recruit. "is it normal to keep getting reassigned to new posts all day? I haven't kept one position for more than 15 minutes!" The crewman says "Oh yeah- this sub is full of reposts."
This is how most of us are
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Just a bit too much
Me too Phil, me too.
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"This is important"
John decided to go golfing in Scotland with his buddy, Keith, so they loaded up John's minivan and headed north.
After driving for a few hours, they got caught in a terrible blizzard, so they pulled into a nearby farm and asked the attractive lady who answered the door, if they could spend the night. "I realize it's terrible weather out there and I have this huge house all to myself, but I'm recently widowed." she explained. "And I'm afraid the neighbors will talk if I let you stay in my house." "Don't worry." John said. "We'll be happy to sleep in the barn and if the weather breaks, we'll be gone at first light." The lady agreed, and the two men found their way to the barn and settled in for the night. Come morning, the weather had cleared and they got on their way and enjoyed a great weekend of golf. But about nine months later, John got an unexpected letter from an attorney. It took him a few minutes to figure it out, but he finally determined that it was from the attorney of that attractive widow he had met on the golf weekend. He dropped in on his friend Keith and asked, "Keith, do you remember that good-looking widow from the farm we stayed at on our golf holiday in Scotland about 9 months ago?" "Yes, I do." said Keith. "Did you, er, happen to get up in the middle of the night, go up to the house and pay her a visit?" "Well, um, yes!" Keith said, a little embarrassed about being found out. "I have to admit that I did." "And did you happen to give her my name instead of telling her your name?" Keith's face turned beet red and he said, "Yeah, look, I'm sorry, buddy. I'm afraid I did. Why do you ask?" "Well, she just died and left me everything."
Remember to follow the git flow!
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So china is making phones without Google apps now
Guess it was always my way or the huawei i'm so sorry, I tried
I was at the hospital and I walked into a surgeon's office
"Can I help you?" He asked. "I keep thinking that I'm a moth." I replied. "You probably want a Psychiatrist for that." "Yeah, I know." He looked confused. "Then why are you here?" "The light was on."
From a physicist: ICP is actually right about magnets
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Where do crayons go for vacation?
Colorado. (My 8 year old just made it up)
Trump's new lawyer Trey Gowdy looks like a Harry Potter villain.
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How does Winnie the Pooh eat his honey?
With his bear hands
Waiting for even more complicated equations in the comments
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What did the painter say after his vehicle was stolen?
Where'd the Van Gogh?
Boy aged 4: Dad, I've decided to get married.
Dad: Wonderful; do you have a girl in mind?! Boy: Yes… grandma! She said she loves me, I love her, too….and she's the best cook & story teller in the whole world! Dad: That's nice, but we have a small problem there! Boy: What problem?! Dad: She happens to be my mother. How can you marry my mother! Boy: Why not?! You married mine!
A new business is opening and one of the owner's friends wants to send him flowers for the occasion.
They arrive at the new business site and the owner reads the card: "Rest in Peace." Understandably the owner is angry and calls the florist to complain. After he tells the florist of the obvious mistake and how angry he is, the florist replies, "Sir, I'm really sorry for the mistake, but rather than getting angry, you should imagine this. Somewhere there is a funeral taking place today, and they have flowers with a note saying, 'Congratulations on your new location.'"
Haha redditor chungus
Student: Are well and actually both one syllable words
Teacher: Well yes , but actually no
I drive around and sell pies. Key Lime for $6 and Pecan pie for $8.
Those are the pie rates of the car I be in. (I married two old jokes together, I hope that's ok)
My neighbour and I became good friends, so we decided to rent a space together to park our cars.
We have….a lot in common.
Ain't nobody got time for that
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Answers On A Postcard.
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Yo what the fuck
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A Drunk Man Stumbles Out of A Bar…
…and sees two priests walking across the street. He staggers towards the two priests and stops in front of them. He turns to the first priest and proudly says, "I'm Jesus Christ!" The first priest shakes his head and replies, "No, son, you're not." He then turns to the second priest and says again, "I'm Jesus Christ!" Again, the second priest replies, "No, son, you're not." The drunk man finally says, "Follow me, I'll prove it too you!" Curious, the two priests follow behind him as he walks back into the bar. Immediately upon entering, the bartender takes one look at the man and says, "Jesus Christ, you're here again?!"
If sandman had plushie, what would it be called?
Hear that Karen!
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Many years ago, all the female Warlocks perished in the desert.
The individual male Warlocks, try as they might, could not master the art of bringing back their counterparts and all seemed lost. Then, two young Warlocks found that, by working together – one recreating the body while the other recreated the soul – they could bring them back to life from the very sand they died in. It's crazy but they could finish each other's Sand Witches.
Wakanda man is this Find the comment here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j9cftvLhDI
Aah yes let me see what the problem is…
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The female janitor at my building asked if I would chill and smoke some weed with her…
I said no. I can't deal with high maintenance women
What do you call someone who is gifted a goat?
A goatee
Slav 100
Two plus sized woman walk into a bar
At the bar sits a drunken Irish man. As the two women approach, the Irish man sees them and exclaims: "Ah, two fine lassies from Ireland!" Defiantly, one responds "It's Wales!" The man corrects himself, "Ah, two fine whales from Ireland!"
I don't think this Belgian comic about social distancing needs a translation, the 'boomerness' speaks for itself
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Its really ads a lot
That's a great logic
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When your city/state have shut down non-essential businesses but your still working at a non-essential business
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There is a new lord
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The cold is nice to a certian degree
Why is Peter Pan always flying?
He Never Lands! I like this joke because it never grows old 🙂
What did Master Yoda say when he first saw himself in 4k resolution?
M3ME 😎 1S🤫 L0V3 👨👨👦👦 M3M3 😎 1S 🙊 L1F3 👨🚒
My dad called. He said he's coming back home after all this years.
The Boomer Rang
What do you call a broken can opener?
A can't opener.
I taught a wolf to meditate
He's now Aware Wolf
fat woman = funny
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I might try this.
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Saint Ricky on God Emperor Bone Spurs.
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I don't know why sex with miners isn't widely accepted…
Got sent this by a friend.
Panda! You missed all the excitement!
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Shared completely unironically on a family text
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German, Englishman, and Irishman
So a German, an Englishman and an Irishman were all in Saudi Arabia, sharing a smuggled crate of booze when they were arrested by Saudi police. The mere possession of alcohol is a severe offence in Saudi Arabia, so they are all sentenced to death! However, after many months and with the help of very good lawyers, they were able to appeal their sentences down to 20 lashes each of the whip. As they were preparing for their punishment, the Sheikh announced: "As it is my first wife's birthday today, she has asked me to allow each of you one wish before your whipping." The German was first in line; after thinking for a bit he said, "Please tie a pillow to my back." This was done, but after only 10 lashes the whip had shredded the pillow. When the punishment was done the German had to be carried away bleeding and crying in pain. The Englishman was next up. After watching the German in horror he asked, "Please tie two pillows to my back." This time it took 15 lashes, but once again the pillows were shredded, and the Englishman was led away bleeding and whimpering in pain. The Irishman was the last one up, but before he could say anything, the Sheikh turned to him and said: "You are from the most beautiful part of the world I have ever seen. Because of this, you may have two wishes!" "Thank you, your Most Royal and Merciful highness," the Irishman replied. "In recognition of your kindness, my first wish is that you give me not 20, but 100 lashes." "Not only are you an honorable man from a beautiful island, you are also very brave," the Sheikh said with admiration. "If 100 lashes is what you desire, then so be it. And your second wish?" And the Irishman said, "Tie the Englishman to my back."
Trying to make a meme out of a serious topic and failing
Those Guys Freak Me Out, Man
Meanwhile, in Scotland…
The new baby gate can't contain his tantrums
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This man is smart
It made me laugh, but also think…
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A millennial buying a home
What did one saggy boob say to the other saggy boob?
If we don't get some support, people are going to think we're nuts!
The irony is lost on her
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Why did the Pepsi rep get fired?
His blood tested positive for Coke.
Laughing so hard rn 🤣🤣🤣😂🤣
It's rewind time
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Listen, Gramps, you should be the last person lecturing us about reality
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A cloud is trying to be cool.
He's being smog
Taken from a post in r/7daystodie I enjoyed it. I think you "wood" too 😁
These scare me most about the future when it's a younger millennial sharing this drivel.
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Everything is terrible. [OC]
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I'll give you a reason to scream
I just saw a woman on horseback.
I never knew horses even got tattoos.
CAUTION: THIS POST IS A BLUEBEE TRAP!
This bookstore display
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What are boobs called when there's a little air left in them after getting breast transplants?
Boobles.
Where did Noah keep the bees on his Ark?
The Ark hives.
Protest behavior
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A woman is deciding between three suitors which one to be with. She says to the three men, "we are still young and inexperienced, go out there and travel around the world, we'll see when you come back."
So the first guy goes to Europe and tours the different countries there. The second guy goes to Europe, then Asia, then Africa, then Australia and basically goes everywhere. The third guy doesn't go anywhere. 6 months later they all meet up and the first guy says, "I went to all the countries in Europe and have become more cultured after visiting all their historic sites. The second guy says, "I went to Europe and became more cultured, Asia and learned martial arts, Africa and fed starving children and Australia and fought a stingray, and survived. It cost me $400k but it was well worth it and is only a drop in the bucket to me." The third guy who didn't go anywhere walks around the woman once, stops in front of her and takes hold of the woman's hands, "I've just traveled around the whole world, because you are my whole world." Upon hearing this, the woman became emotional and with tears of happiness running down her face , she says, "That is by far the sweetest thing I've ever heard in my entire life. " After this man spoke such sweet words. She was finally ready to make her the obvious choice… She then choice the second guy, the one with the most money.
I insist
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Making me puke 🤢🤮
A day seems like a century
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I got fired on my first day as a car salesman
Customer: "cargo space?" Me: " no, car no fly, car go roads" Manager: " can I see you in my office?"
LMAO IT DO BE LIKE THAT XD
This is so sad, yet i enjoy it
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It used to be that when people would tell me to go to Hell, I'd say "I don't believe in Hell."
But then I got married.
Sitting here staring at a post on one of the other pages on reddit for like 2mins, not realizing I was not paying attention nor i was actually reading the post because I was high on weed.
Scientists have grown human vocal cords in a petri dish.
The results speak for themselves.


Plastic. Plastic is a 360Works product that allows users to run credit card transactions from FileMaker. You'll need either the Enterprise or Portfolio License of Plastic, which allows for server side scripts. The demo version does work for this example; however, it will require a restart after 2 hours. You'll also need an Authorize.net or PayPal merchant account for this to work.
360works.com/plastic. I've already loaded this file into FileMaker Server.
forums, or visit us at 360works.com.


I'll be the first to admit this "recipe" is not much of a recipe at all. Adding fruit to water is a pretty "been there, done that" recipe scenario, but flavoring water with Buddha's Hand citron really is muti-purposeful. This particular citrus is fairly uncommon and unbelievably fragrant, I'm talking stop you in your tracks wonderful, therefore I wanted to help encourage public awareness because they have recently started showing up in more super markets across the United States. The second purpose of using an infused water recipe is to encourage substituting more processed beverage options. I am a huge proponent of making refreshing beverages at home, which are always customizable unlike mass produced soft drinks, which are often much more harmful to the human body than homemade alternatives. Check out my recipe for Pecan Lemonade for more information on this.
Citrons of various varieties have long been valued throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East, and East Asia for both traditional and culinary purposes. The citron came to the Middle East from the Himalayan foot hills around 700 BCE and the Mediterranean around 300 BCE, The peels of citrons have long been candied, pickled, and used to perfume rooms in Asian and Jewish religious ceremonies (McGee, 373).
I would highly suggest picking up one of these citrons if you happen to see them in your super market, the seasons in which they may appear are late autumn to early spring. If you don't wish to use this citron for a culinary purpose, just cut it open, and leave it to fill the room with its essence, it is one of those simple pleasures everyone should experience.
Slice the citron into 1/4" circles, place in the pitcher of water, and place the pitcher of water in the refrigerator overnight.
Karp, David. "Buddha's Hand Citron." Flavor & Fortune 1998: 5-6. Print.
Smith, K. A. "What the Heck Do I Do With a Buddha's Hand? Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/what-heck-do-i-do-buddhas-hand-citron-180949871/#GOYYMtt6RUop4cU6.99 Give the gift of Smithsonian ma." Smithsonian.com. Smithsonian, 24 Feb. 2014. Web. 1 Mar. 2015. <http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/what-heck-do-i-do-buddhas-hand-citron-180949871/?no-ist>.


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83 How Do I Complete This Mission?
 "For the sake of the child's future recovery and your personal safety, please be careful."
"I understand."
After hanging up the phone, Chen Ge leaned against the toilet's wall. His mind was a clotted mess. If the killer was not Fan Yu, then it had to be Fan Yu's aunt. They were the prime suspects but also the victims' closest family.
In any case, it is certain that Fan Yu's aunt is hiding something from me. Something else must have happened that rainy night several years ago.
Their closest family turning into their killer, this was a mystery that stumped Chen Ge.
The crime scene was at Mu Yang High School, perhaps I can find some clues here.
Chen Ge reopened the livestream. The chat was still lagging, but at least the footage had gotten much clearer. After apologizing quickly to his viewers, Chen Ge walked out of the second-floor toilet with his mallet in hand. He stood at the door and waved his flashlight at the floor-there was not anything like footprints.
When I was hiding behind the toilet door earlier, I really did hear footsteps. They stopped before the toilet entrance, but the lack of footprints suggests that the owners of the footsteps are not living humans.
Chen Ge glanced down the stairs. Last he heard, the sets of footsteps did head downstairs.
Chen Ge was unsure whether the footsteps belonged to the red shadow mentioned in the mission or not, but for the sake of safety, he decided to avoid it for now. Brandishing his flashlight, Chen Ge headed up to the third floor. However, when he was at the landing between second and third floor, the sound of footsteps reverberated in his ears again.
They seemed to be coming from the first floor. Two 'people' standing side by side were heading upstairs.
Have they discovered me?
Chen Ge immediately switched off his flashlight, stuck his back to the wall, and stared closely at the mouth of the staircase.
The footsteps did not stop, and they walked onto the second floor.
It sounds like they're heading into the second-floor toilet?
Just as this thought crossed Chen Ge's mind, the sound of cubicle doors being opened appeared beside his ears.
The cubicle doors were opened one after another, six times. They seemed to be checking the toilet cubicles. Chen Ge leaned closer to the railing and tried to poke his head out to take a closer look at the situation on the second floor.
After the cubicle doors stopped moving so did the footsteps. It appeared like everything Chen Ge had heard earlier was part of his imagination. He waited for five minutes on the stairs but could not hear any weird sounds coming from the second-floor toilet anymore.
The lack of footsteps means that the walking spirits are now inside the toilet. They're probably hiding in one of the cubicles, waiting to ambush me.
Chen Ge might have a powerful heart, but it did not mean that he had no fear. A surprise from inside the toilet cubicle would probably scare him quite a bit.
Since the spirit is now hiding inside the second-floor toilet, it's the perfect opportunity for me to check out the third floor.
Chen Ge did not turn on his flashlight. Thanks to the Yin Yang Vision, the reward he had received from completing a Nightmare Mission, even though it was not as magical as described by the black phone, it did greatly improve his sight, enabling him to see better than most at night.
In the darkened night, thunder flashed occasionally across the sky, giving Chen Ge a temporary glimpse of his surroundings. It created an eerie atmosphere. He feared that one of the lightning flashes might enable him to see things that he did not want to.
Chen Ge looked left and right several times as he stood at the entrance to the third-floor toilet. There was nothing in sight, so Chen Ge stepped into the toilet.
The third floor's toilet was even more curious than the ones on the first and second floors. The window was boarded up, and the walls were unstained. The place seemed to have been abandoned even before the school was closed down.
All six cubicles were closed, giving Chen Ge a strange feeling that every single of them was hiding a scary surprise. The fifth and sixth cubicles in the first-floor toilet were closed because they were storage rooms for cleaning supplies. Could that be the case again?
Chen Ge walked to the first cubicle and leaned toward the door. There was no sound coming from within, definitely no crying of babies or giggles of girls like he had anticipated. Then, he did something even braver. He knelt on the floor and peered through the bottom opening.
Empty?
There were no random items like mops or brooms, nor was there a pair of legs; it was just a normal cubicle.
Chen Ge tried pushing the door, and it opened easily. The cubicle was extremely clean. If not for the layer of dust on every surface, he would have believed that this place was cleaned daily.
The whole education block looks like it was burned down in a fire, but this toilet shows no signs of burning-this is similar to that classroom on the first floor.
This similarity attracted Chen Ge's attention.
That basically confirms that this is my mission venue.
He pushed open the other cubicles before stopping at the fifth.
I have a very bad feeling. Could there be a nasty surprise waiting for me behind this door?
Chen Ge patted the doll inside his shirt pocket and used his mallet to shove the door open.
The door fell open, and when he saw what was inside the cubicle, Chen Ge took an involuntary step back. Drawings of eyes covered every surface inside the fifth cubicle, their sizes similar to actual human eyes.
Before opening the door, Chen Ge had tried to envision what could appear behind the door-perhaps it might be pale-faced girl or a scary monster or madman covered with blood-but he definitely did not anticipate this.
Why are there so many eyes on the walls and boards?
This creepy discovery sent a chill down Chen Ge's spine. He felt like there were innumerable eyes looking at him. His legs were shaking as he stood outside the cubicle; one could imagine how unsettling it would be inside.
Which psycho did this and why‽
The pairs of eyes felt like they were peeping on the people inside the cubicle. Shuddering, Chen Ge hurriedly closed the door again. It felt very unsettling being stared at by so many pairs of eyes even though they were mere drawings.
I've found the mission venue, but how am I supposed to find this quest? Hide inside the cubicle with all the eyes staring at me while waiting for the red shadow to arrive? Isn't that asking for a bit too much?
Chen Ge stared at the cubicle for a long time before moving to the sixth cubicle. He found the same drawing of eyes inside the sixth cubicle.
However, different from the fifth cubicle, the eyes in the sixth cubicle were only drawn on the wall and partition that was shared with the fifth cubicle; the other walls were completely clean.


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Home Car News Audi 2016 Audi R8 e-tron and V10 make global debut - Geneva
2016 Audi R8 e-tron and V10 make global debut – Geneva
Pearl Daniels
Two versions of the Audi R8 V10 are being offered, one with 540 hp and the other with 610 hp. Built of a lightweight construction and based on a dynamic chassis with a Quattro drive system, the Audi R8 V10 is powered by a 5.2 liter FSI engine.
In the R8 V10, this engine delviers 540 hp and torque of 540 Nm. The R8 can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 3.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 323 kmph. Audi R8 V10 Plus is the second variant. It is the more powerful of the two and develops 610 hp and 560 Nm peak torque at 6,500 rpm. This version accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 3.2 seconds while top speed stands at 330 kmph.
Weighing a total of 1,454 kgs, the new Audi R8 is around 50 kgs less than its earlier counterpart. It sees extensive use of aluminum and carbon fiber in its makeup while a Multimaterial Audi Space Frame contributes to optimum axle load distribution.
Sporting new hexagonal grill, vertical intakes and two piece sideblades, the Audi R8 receives angular tail lamps, new LED headlamp design and an integrated spoiler at the rear. Interiors are fully digital with button clusters on steering wheel controls, multi media interface navigation and touch sensitive control dials. Sales are slated to commence in summer 2015 with pricing at around €165,000 for R8 V10 and €187,400 for its R8 V10 plus variant.
Besides these two variants, a plug-in hybrid variant of R8 is also be on offer. 2016 Audi R8 e-tron drive train generates 340 kW (456 hp) and 920 Nm torque to all four wheels. It accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 3.9 seconds and has a drive range of 450 kms. Price of this variant is not revealed. Production will commence next year, with limited numbers on offer. It will not be on offer in all markets.
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