tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post89881813555855289..comments2024-01-11T21:56:10.122+11:00Comments on The Daily Gaggle: Check out INDIA'S Shocking Out sourcing SlaveryVesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390020901033513032noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-80150590382491316512007-10-30T18:58:00.000+11:002007-10-30T18:58:00.000+11:00The CureOOOPS.......A black man goes to a doctor w...The Cure<BR/>OOOPS.......<BR/>A black man goes to a doctor with a problem - he can't stop jogging!<BR/>To cure the man, the doctor puts two lines of white powder on his desk and tells him to snort them.<BR/>The black man does what the doctor says and immediately after, he stops dead still.<BR/>"Rock me. Is that cocaine?" he asks the doctor.<BR/>"No" the doctor replies. "It's Omo washing powder- guaranteed to stop coloureds from running."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-41972935070039283502007-10-30T18:50:00.000+11:002007-10-30T18:50:00.000+11:00Jim: Regarding HNT, being the owner of a 23cm 4 po...Jim: Regarding HNT, being the owner of a 23cm 4 pounder kransky is HARD to keep a secret, without displaying this phenomena to all and sundry, especially wanton female bloggers and the odd flower boy.Vesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15390020901033513032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-77154585885877796432007-10-30T18:34:00.000+11:002007-10-30T18:34:00.000+11:00Jim And Mike: Our mutual friend Keshi should you c...Jim And Mike: Our mutual friend Keshi should you compare women to a particular make of car; would contain the quality of a Rolls Royce and the desirability of a Red Farrari.Vesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15390020901033513032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-85538845640832477302007-10-30T15:47:00.000+11:002007-10-30T15:47:00.000+11:00REALITY of LIFELife isn't just full of happiness,I...REALITY of LIFE<BR/>Life isn't just full of happiness,It's sunsets, it's love, it's tears.<BR/>It's the thoughts of yesterdays memories,That can wash away all out fears.<BR/><BR/>It's that very painful experience,That each one of us has had.<BR/>It's the laughter that fills the air,<BR/><BR/>It's the tears when you are sad.<BR/>It's loving that someone special,<BR/>That at one time made you smile.<BR/><BR/>It's the pain of losing that person,<BR/>But the memories that make it worthwhile.<BR/><BR/>It's that child in every one of us, Although in time we'll all be old.<BR/>It's the good times we'll never forget,<BR/>It's the memories we'll always hold.<BR/>It's the hug that we all need,When we'd rather drown in our sorrow.<BR/><BR/>It's the hope in every one of us,That makes us hold on for tomorrow.<BR/>Copyright © By Stephanie Clark<BR/>Posted by Nicholas at 9:55 AM 6 comments <BR/><BR/>Posted by Jim at 6:14 AM 0 comments Links to this postJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09793792829148051260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-1120270405251248892007-10-30T15:36:00.000+11:002007-10-30T15:36:00.000+11:00At 1:23 PM, Jim said... the worst evil MADISON AVE...At 1:23 PM, Jim said... <BR/>the worst evil MADISON AVENUE guys created was the BARBIE DOLL image<BR/><BR/>an impossible body type that all women wud aspire for<BR/><BR/>this gave birth to the medical cosmetics industry where the female body is redesigned by plastic surgeons<BR/><BR/>so we had breast enlargements<BR/>breast reductions<BR/>tummy tuck ins<BR/>and ANOREXIA<BR/><BR/>God forgive the MADison Avenue guys<BR/>for they know not what they do<BR/><BR/> <BR/>At 1:29 PM, Jim said... <BR/>then the simple living of Gandhiji was destroyed<BR/><BR/>dal roti kapda and makan was not sufficient for guys<BR/><BR/><BR/>for more visit Keshis current postJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09793792829148051260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-43494562976882201592007-10-30T15:35:00.000+11:002007-10-30T15:35:00.000+11:00if u want more visitorsu need to do HNTrather ask ...if u want more visitors<BR/>u need to do HNT<BR/><BR/>rather ask Rosemary to do itJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09793792829148051260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-90562695625272035142007-10-30T14:13:00.000+11:002007-10-30T14:13:00.000+11:00i bid 4 ferrarisi bid 4 ferrarisJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09793792829148051260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-23360746940509010402007-10-30T09:57:00.000+11:002007-10-30T09:57:00.000+11:00Appears to me that Keshi in the eyes of vest might...Appears to me that Keshi in the eyes of vest might be worth a ferrari or two. Mike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-89099452250425825692007-10-30T09:47:00.000+11:002007-10-30T09:47:00.000+11:00The Average number of callers per day to this site...The Average number of callers per day to this site over the past month stands at 57.4. Yesterday the number of callers was 387. 74.8 were new callers, but sadly the number of comments was a miserly 14.<BR/>Probably the info in the last post had bloggers stifled for words. However,if it reaches into areas where it will do something to alleviate this disgusting practice it will be another step towards making our world a better place to live in.<BR/>Thank you callers. Particulaly JIM. Also sweet Keshi who can always find time to call xxx. <BR/>VEST.Vesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15390020901033513032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-84283496131300047412007-10-30T06:36:00.000+11:002007-10-30T06:36:00.000+11:00Monday, October 29, 2007India on top Mukesh become...Monday, October 29, 2007<BR/>India on top<BR/> <BR/>Mukesh becomes world's richest, Sensex hits 20k<BR/><BR/>By IE<BR/>Monday October 29, 07:43 PM<BR/>Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Monday became the richest person in the world, surpassing American software czar Bill Gates, Mexican business tycoon Carlos Slim Helu and famous investment guru Warren Buffett, courtesy the bull run in the stock market.<BR/>Following a strong share price rally today in his three group companies -- India's most valued firm Reliance Industries, Reliance Petroleum and Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Ltd -- the net worth of Mukesh Ambani rose to 63.2 billion dollars (Rs 2,49,108 crore).<BR/>In comparison, the net worth of both Gates and Slim is estimated to be slightly lower at around 62.29 billion dollars each, with Slim leading among the two by a narrow marginJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09793792829148051260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-43983106393464348602007-10-29T19:17:00.000+11:002007-10-29T19:17:00.000+11:00Thank you to those who responded to the plight of ...Thank you to those who responded to the plight of these youngsters in India and elsewhere, as far as I can work out the problem, it seems that it will continue on its merry way until poverty is reduced by the Indian Govt by way of a living minimal wage and shorter working hours. <BR/>I am certain these industries will survive under these conditions, a little less perhaps in the pockets of the marketeers, and I am sure the western consumer would only be too pleased to know by paying more they are easing the suffering of the exploited under privileged.<BR/>Let us all hope something good will happen soonest, this smacks of 19 century British and Yankee slavery.<BR/>Vest.<BR/><BR/>Graeme: Are you sure that Italian bloke wasn't a New Delhi sweatshop tycoon?Vesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15390020901033513032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-52432266117251961482007-10-29T15:37:00.000+11:002007-10-29T15:37:00.000+11:00ewwwwwwww now we may hv to think twice b4 outsourc...ewwwwwwww now we may hv to think twice b4 outsourcing to India then!<BR/><BR/>Keshi.Keshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147250771662427208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-78701585441118440722007-10-29T14:55:00.000+11:002007-10-29T14:55:00.000+11:00http://newsticker.welt.de/index.php?Gap Inc. Issue...http://newsticker.welt.de/index.php?<BR/><BR/>Gap Inc. Issues Statement on Media Reports on Child Labor<BR/>In response to media reports issued today, Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) issued a statement clarifying information surrounding a UK media report on the use of child labor in an unauthorized facility that produced a single product for Gap. Earlier this week, the company was informed about an allegation of child labor at a facility in India that was working on one product for GapKids. An investigation was immediately launched. The company noted that a very small portion of a particular order placed with one of its vendors was apparently subcontracted to an unauthorized subcontractor without the company’s knowledge or approval. This is in direct violation of the company’s agreement with the vendor under its Code of Vendor Conduct. Marka Hansen, president of Gap North America, made the following statement today: "We strictly prohibit the use of child labor. This is a non-negotiable for us – and we are deeply concerned and upset by this allegation. As we’ve demonstrated in the past, Gap has a history of addressing challenges like this head-on, and our approach to this situation will be no exception. "In 2006, Gap Inc. ceased business with 23 factories due to code violations. We have 90 people located around the world whose job is to ensure compliance with our Code of Vendor Conduct. "As soon as we were alerted to this situation, we stopped the work order and prevented the product from being sold in stores. While violations of our strict prohibition on child labor in factories that produce product for the company are extremely rare, we have called an urgent meeting with our suppliers in the region to reinforce our policies. "Gap Inc. has one of the industry’s most comprehensive programs in place to fight for workers’ rights overseas. We will continue to work with the government, NGOs, trade unions, and other stakeholder organizations in an effort to end the use of child labor.” For more information on Gap Inc.’s social responsibility efforts, including detailed information on its ethical sourcing program, please see gapinc.com. About Gap Inc. Gap Inc. is a leading international specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies under the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Piperlime brand names. Fiscal 2006 sales were USD 15.9 billion. Gap Inc. operates more than 3,100 stores in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Ireland and Japan. In addition, Gap Inc. is expanding its international presence with franchise agreements for Gap and Banana Republic in Asia and the Middle East.<BR/><BR/>© Welt<BR/>erschienen am 28.10.2007 um 20:59 UhrAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-80776818720889243392007-10-29T14:18:00.000+11:002007-10-29T14:18:00.000+11:00Ooh Ooh, I'll settle for a large shopping mall and...Ooh Ooh, I'll settle for a large shopping mall and used ferrari-quick -wotsis addy.<BR/>Mr (_$_)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-11982507189410913802007-10-29T13:42:00.000+11:002007-10-29T13:42:00.000+11:00DAMNif u r that richu can get away with any thingDAMN<BR/>if u r that rich<BR/>u can get away with any thingJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09793792829148051260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-55594987658410861862007-10-29T12:19:00.000+11:002007-10-29T12:19:00.000+11:00Subject: Fw: Italians An 18 year old Italian girl ...Subject: Fw: Italians<BR/><BR/> An 18 year old Italian girl tells her Mom that she has missed her period<BR/>for 2 months. Very worried, the mother goes to the drugstore and buys a<BR/>pregnancy kit.<BR/><BR/> The test result shows that the girl is pregnant. Shouting, cursing,<BR/>crying, the mother says, "who was the pig that did this to you? I want to<BR/>know!"<BR/><BR/> The girl picks up the phone and makes a call. Half an hour later, a<BR/>Ferrari stops in front of their house. A mature and distinguished man with<BR/>gray hair and impeccably dressed in an Armani suit steps out of the of the<BR/>Ferrari and enters the house. He sits in the living room with the father,<BR/>mother, and the girl and tells them:<BR/><BR/> "Good morning, your daughter has informed me of the problem. I can't marry<BR/><BR/>her because of my personal family situation but, I'll take charge. I will<BR/>pay all costs and provide for your daughter for the rest of her life.<BR/>Additionally, if a girl is born, I will bequeath a Ferrari, a beachhouse, 2<BR/>retail stores, a townhouse, a beachfront villa, and a $2,000,000 bank<BR/>account. If a boy is born, my legacy will be a couple of factories and a<BR/>$4,000,000 bank account. If twins, they will receive a factory and<BR/>$2,000,000 each. However, if there is a miscarriage, what do you suggest I<BR/>do?"<BR/><BR/> At this point, the father, who had remained silent, places a hand firmly<BR/>on the man's shoulder and tells him, "You f*ck her again!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-44685428147095752502007-10-29T11:07:00.000+11:002007-10-29T11:07:00.000+11:00The invisible trade barrier The invisible trade ba...The invisible trade barrier<BR/> <BR/>The invisible trade barrier<BR/>TARUN DAS & SHARMILA KANTHA[ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2005<BR/><BR/>The forthcoming Hong Kong ministerial meeting of the Doha Development Agenda under the WTO has officials of member countries engaging in hectic parleys for a better deal. Attention has focused on the negotiations on agriculture, with non-agricultural market access and services close behind. But one crucial impediment to free and fair trade has not received due attention — non-tariff barriers (NTB). <BR/><BR/>Multilateral and regional trading pacts encourage integration of world markets by mandating lower tariffs, but their gains are being negated by a host of NTB that countries, both developed and developing, use to protect domestic industry. Many regulations are legitimate safeguards for health, environment or others, but some unfairly go beyond accepted norms and act as barriers to trade. At a recent national meet on NTB, Indian exporters stressed that regulatory setups of other countries were hobbling their efforts to step up exports. A recent OECD study on NTB indicates that developing countries have ratcheted up their share of world exports from 17% in 1993 to 27% in 2003, with a shift from low value-added exports to machinery and transport equipment. <BR/><BR/>While the effect of tariffs on trade is easier to determine, the impact of NTB is more difficult to assess as they are non-quantifiable, less transparent, and differ widely. <BR/><BR/>The WTO has classified NTB under seven broad categories relating to NAMA. These include government participation in trade, customs and administrative procedures, technical barriers to trade (TBT), sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS), specific limitations, charges on imports, and others. Members were invited to identify NTB that affected their exports and submit notifications to the WTO.<BR/><BR/><BR/>The OECD paper studied 1,200 notifications received from 21 non-OECD countries. It found that almost half the notifications centred on TBT. Stringent technical regulations and standards beyond international norms, expensive testing and certification, and complicated marking and packaging requirements were the main problems faced by traders. Customs and administrative procedures such as rules of origin, customs classifications, anti-dumping duties, import licensing procedures and others were the second major barrier set. SPS measures relating to maximum residue levels, pest/disease free zones, etc. were the third most often cited notifications. Quantitative restrictions, charges on imports and others were at relatively low levels. The national conference on NTB made sectoral presentations on NTB faced by Indian business in the fast-growing export sectors of textiles, agriculture and food processing, chemicals and electronics. In the textile sector, while quotas have been removed, preferences given by Canada, the US and the EU to regional trade partners and least developing countries prevail. <BR/><BR/>Regulations regarding labour standards, such as SA 8000, and environmental norms, such as ISO 14000, as well as anti-dumping duties also act as NTB for Indian textile exporters. In the agricultural and food processing sectors, SPS measures are the dominant concern. Maximum residue levels affected exports of livestock products to the EU, pest/disease free zones were placed by Japan for mangoes and grapes, the definition of whiskey restricted exports in the EU, and equivalence on standards took too long, felt exporters. <BR/><BR/>The chemical sector has to contend with multilateral environment agreements such as the Basel Convention or the Montreal Protocol, as well as environment stipulations from importing countries. The EU has recently instituted REACH, for registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals, with high standards of regulations that has already attracted action by the US, Japan and other countries.<BR/><BR/>The fast-growing electronics industry faces social NTB, such as SA 8000 and OSHAS 18001 for occupational health and safety.<BR/><BR/>Technical barriers mean conforming to TQM practices and attaining voluntary international standards which are costly to acquire.<BR/><BR/>Restrictions on hazardous substances, ISO 14000 and ‘end of life’ disposal form environmental barriers. The ministry of commerce and industry is actively addressing NTB in multilateral trade negotiations on the WTO platform.<BR/><BR/>At the recent mini-ministerial meeting in Dalian, minister Kamal Nath intervened to keep NTB on the table for the G-20 agenda. Under the proactive government initiatives, India is emerging as a major player in negotiations, specially as a voice for the developing countries. Industry is also active in collaborating with the ministry on this issue. Indian industry must identify and highlight such impediments to their export efforts. (The authors are with CII)<BR/>©Bennett, Coleman and Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.<BR/><BR/>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-1303223,prtpage-1.cmsJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09793792829148051260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-43500826786460941972007-10-29T11:05:00.000+11:002007-10-29T11:05:00.000+11:00Firms' worries"A new export barrier!"That is the i...Firms' worries<BR/>"A new export barrier!"<BR/>That is the immediate response when Chinese exporters are requested by foreign clients to obtain a SA8000 certificate.<BR/><BR/>The voluntary standards could become a trade barrier that consumes the profits of Chinese exporters and deny them their biggest advantage in foreign trade inexpensive labour, a key factor of production cost is likely to be reduced, they claimed.<BR/><BR/>"If we run our plant according to SA8000, our profits would be diminished a great deal," said an unnamed manager of a toy company, who said he has studied the standards word by word.<BR/>He insisted that although his plant does not reach the standards in some areas, it outperformed them in others.<BR/><BR/>South China, with its booming export-oriented economy, feels the pinch of the SA8000.<BR/>An increasing number of plants there have lost international orders due to demerits under the SA8000 requirements.<BR/><BR/>According to calculations, a 1,500-employee company will spend 230,000 yuan (US$27,811) on the first-time accreditation and following reviews for three years.<BR/>These firms also complained about the lack of available SA8000 consultants.<BR/><BR/>Chinese producers of electronic products, apparels, textiles, toys, sporting equipment and shoes are thought to be most vulnerable to the strict requirements.<BR/><BR/>Beijing-based analysts soothed industrial worries that the SA8000 requirements would reduce the benefit of access to an inexpensive labour force and affect its exporting advantage.<BR/><BR/>Long Yongtu, chief negotiator of China's World Trade Organization (WTO), said cheap labour should not be equated with dire working conditions or neglect of social accountabilities.<BR/>Long is now the secretary-general of Bo'ao Forum for Asia.<BR/><BR/>Among 500 million rural labourers in China, 20 per cent will become workers in the coming two to three decades as urbanization gathers pace.<BR/>China's labour price will not be raised very rapidly during this period as the country has such a large number of "back-up" workers, and thus the country's trade advantage will remain at least 20 years, he said.<BR/><BR/>China has formulated a set of laws, regulations and standards concerning labour and work conditions.<BR/><BR/>If the employers strictly abide by these rules, said senior certification verifier Huang Xiaolan, at least 90 per cent of Chinese firms should be fearful of the seemingly harsh SA8000 requirements.<BR/><BR/>"Many SA8000 requirements are within the local laws," she added.<BR/>Firms' concerns are mostly based on their ignorance of the standards and they take it for granted that SA8000 will be very hard to reach, said Fan.<BR/><BR/>Analysts agree that SA8000 will help improve the country's work conditions and rectify the foreign image that Chinese labour standards are low.<BR/>"Those firms who do not plan to pursue certification should also improve labour standards approaching those in the SA8000," said Zhao Shuhua, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.<BR/><BR/>But experts also expressed their concern that the certification would be abused by some developed nations to curb cheap Chinese products.<BR/><BR/>This concern accelerates as the global quotas for multi-fibre products are due by the end of this year.<BR/>It is widely predicted that more trade barriers will be imposed on Chinese textile exports.<BR/><BR/><BR/>"Most imperative for the Chinese Government to deal with regarding the SA8000 impact is to define and specify the standards along with other countries under the negotiating mechanism of the WTO," he said.<BR/><BR/>The standards should not be abused or biased when they are implemented, Fan added.<BR/>"And SA8000 should be localized," she said, "we cannot expect China, a developing country with such a big population, to afford the same high-level labour standards with developed economies."<BR/><BR/>Analysts also call for the government to formulate a set of standards that cater both to Chinese conditions and comply with international norms.<BR/><BR/>In addition, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA) should rev up efforts to put SA8000 on top of its work agenda, Zhao said.<BR/><BR/>CNCA should add SA8000 to its certification list and organize relevant agencies to help firms familiar with the standards.<BR/><BR/>As for how to deal with similar certification requests in the future, Zhao believes an early-warning system is needed to trace the changes in international standards.<BR/>Source: China Daily<BR/><BR/>http://english.people.com.cn/200407/06/eng20040706_148628.html<BR/><BR/>WHAT IS SA 8000?<BR/>SA 8000 Standard Elements<BR/>Benefits of SA 8000 <BR/><BR/>http://www.dqsindia.com/sa8000.htmJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09793792829148051260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-53355199111664734612007-10-29T10:37:00.000+11:002007-10-29T10:37:00.000+11:00I believe that this story has been planted by west...I believe that this story has been planted by western nations<BR/><BR/>who are loosing out to the cheap labor in India and China<BR/><BR/>this story may be true<BR/>but it is not the whole picture<BR/><BR/>I will be back soonJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09793792829148051260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610993.post-18422590165562863122007-10-28T23:35:00.000+11:002007-10-28T23:35:00.000+11:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Rex Venomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474183942428511600noreply@blogger.com