#organizations

[pratchettquotes]

It is a well-known fact in any organization that, if you want a job done, you should give it to someone who is already very busy. It has been the cause of a number of homicides, and in one case the death of a senior director from having his head shut repeatedly in quite a small filing cabinet.

In UU, Ponder Stibbons was that busy man. He had come to enjoy it. For one thing, most of the jobs he was asked to do did not need doing, and most of the senior wizards did not care if they were not done, provided they were not done by themselves.

Terry Pratchett, Unseen Academicals

#ponder stibbons #unseen academicals #discworld #terry pratchett #unseen university #academics #faculty #wizards #organizations #management #delegation #very busy #oblivious #effective #a number of homicides #that busy man

[transformationsproject]

Good News <3

 We’re starting the week with good news out of Michigan and Idaho, and a debut of a trans character in Archie comics! Read more here.

#good news #good trans news #trans joy #michigan #idaho #entertainment #organizations #join us #share #reblog #trans #transgender #trans rights #transgender rights #lgbtq #lgbt #lgbtq+ #activism #politics #political #nonprofit ⁠community justice #US news #news #protect trans kids #protect trans lives #trans formations project #queer activism #trans is not a crime #nonprofit #us politics

[mapsontheweb]

African Union joins G20

The African Union became the second regional grouping to be admitted to the Group of 20 leading industrialized and developing nations as a full permanent member, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Saturday at the start of the two-day G20 leaders’ summit in Delhi.

The widely-anticipated move underscores India’s wide-ranging agenda to elevate the global multilateral forum’s focus on the Global South in its presidency of the G20 this year. The 55-member bloc of African nations joins the European Union as only the second regional organization to become a permanent member of the G20.

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#maps #g20 #african union #organizations

[script-a-world]

Submitted via Google Form:

I would love to ask about the logistics, legal and financial options for a world with worldwide secret organisations that are not the government because they deal with things unknown by the government. I'm not sure how to deal with this other than completely ignoring all that and say it's just the way it is or if they ever do get on the government radar, the government is just given the complete runaround with no consequences.

Addy: So first off, you're going to need to think about the dynamics of how this all is going to actually work.

- where do they get their money

- what sort of regulatory body controls them/do they have relations with (as in who protects them/organizes things as they go abroad, how do they deal with political fallout if an agent gets caught, how do they bargain for access into closed countries, who do they have in their corner)

- how do they hire people

When you get any kind of organization with power, governments want to have some kind of relation for their own security. If some random person gets caught in a high-security area, the government officials in charge aren't going to go "oh, they refuse to answer our questions, I guess we'll give up"

You're going to get invaded. You're going to get a highly organized military force breaking down your doors, taking your family hostage, and tying you up and prying your jaws open so you can't crack open a suicide tooth. If you refuse to answer questions or play along, and they know nothing about you, they are going to assume that you are a threat that has infiltrated the area to an unknown extent, and they are going to excise that influence in their country.

That happened to a mafia family once when some of their guys ended up in the secure areas of a naval base that did work on nuclear subs. Their houses got broken into in the middle of the night with strange figures holding automatic weapons, and the whole family got strung up, strip-searched, and had their teeth checked. 

When the Navy found out that it was just a small gambling ring, they let 'em all go, because they didn't really care about that.

They cared about people trying to get access to highly sensitive files in a sensitive location in a controlled & classified environment.

You can do something like the Red Cross or Doctors Without Borders, where it's an international service organization, but with a sort of dedicated task force for supernatural threats or diseases, but... governments don't like threats to their security

You could also have something like the Plumbers, which was an illegal group run by Nixon. They're the people who did Watergate. 

But also like... if you are *ever* part of an intelligence organization (like if you worked at the FBI food court or something), you cannot work in the Peace Corps. They will not accept you, because they do not want their reputation tarnished by aspersions of spies or whatever 

.... I think the closest equivalents I can think of are

- human trafficking organizations

- drug cartels (which are known *about,* to an extent, though the details are unknown)

- Epstein's island (money from an external source used to fund interior operations and stuff)

But seriously, how do you hire people? Who runs your food courts, how do you find interns? Who does your plumbing? What if they switch jobs (say they had a kid and want a different life), and they need to explain what they did on their resume? What about the daily commute?

Thought about it a bit more, have some extra thoughts:

I think it's really easy to look at something and go "oh, they'll just refuse to answer" without thinking about what that looks like for the people asking the questions. If I have someone in custody who I think may be part of some kind of terrorist cell (planting weird devices, asking strange questions, found in a place they were not supposed to have access to), I'm going to think that we have a security leak. Leaks are not be left to fester - leaks are arrested, charged with espionage, and imprisoned to use later as a political bargaining chip.

Everyday social interactions, if someone refuses to answer your question, you back off and let them be. That isn't how a government works, not with threats.

For the suspected terrorist/spy… Warrants, warrants everywhere. Your house, your family, your friends, your workplace, your digital information, everything - all of that is going to be pulled and examined because you are a threat and you are not talking.

If you want to give the government (any of them, really), you need to think about what that looks like and who your organization has in their corner to back them up. What's their leverage?

… can you tell I like spy dramas?

Licorice: the main obstacle to your scenario is this: “they deal with things unknown by the government.”  There are no things on the scale you’re thinking of - worldwide secret organisations - that are unknown to all governments. The security agencies of powerful governments know far, far more than they ever make known to the public. Worldwide secret organisations normally have a base of operations  in at least one friendly country where the government is sympathetic to their objectives. If those objectives are nefarious, then their activities are usually directly at some specific country, group of countries, or ethnic group. If, on the other hand, they are working for the good of humanity, then there usually isn’t much reason for them to be secret unless they’re handling something so scary (like aliens from outer space) that it’s deemed better the general public never know about it. 

One of the main purposes of government security agencies is to identify, monitor, and if necessary infiltrate, take over or destroy secret organisations. They’ve been doing this for a long time and are extremely good at it - much better than would-be secret organisations are at hiding themselves. No one gives government security agencies the runaround. Individual hostile agents may occasionally, through sheer luck or by identifying a rare blind spot, fly under the radar or slip through the net, but a whole big global organisation, for decades on end? That isn’t possible, not in this world.

#google submitted #organisations #organizations

[wickedsrest-rp]

NAME: The Good Keep

LOCATION: Seven Peaks

While most of The Good Neighbors are well-intended vigilantes, a small faction of them know a lot more than they let on: the supernatural is real, and monsters walk the town wearing human skin. So what are humans to do? Winnifred, one of the founders, leads the charge. She has the neighborhood watch locate potential threats and then swoops in, working with hunters and spellcasters to capture monsters. Winnifred has no intent to kill, but wants to keep these monsters far away from people. So out in Seven Peaks, she and some others constructed a second base carved out into the side of a mountain. This dimly lit and heavily reinforced base that winds deep into the belly of the mountain is really more like a dungeon, with iron, crucifixes, and other repellents scattered throughout and used to contain monsters. Some monsters have been there for years. And Winnifred knows that, should one thing fall out of place, they would all go for her throat.

Only Winnifred and her inner circle know of The Good Keep, and they’re not going to give away the location or even confirm that it exists. 

Winnifred has no supernatural abilities to speak of, though it’s likely some people assume she’s a hunter or similar. In truth, she is motivated by being so ordinary and growing up in a town where she was constantly under supernatural threat. She has a short list of hunters and casters who agree to work with her, either for money or because they believe capturing monsters is better than killing them. (Conversely, some hunters would likely be appalled – Winnifred is cautious.)

The Watch doesn’t know about any of this, for the most part. Some may have noticed that an identified threat simply… disappeared a couple of weeks later. But people move or go missing all the time. 

For extra security, most of the cells used to contain monsters are not in the same space, but rather in separate rooms.

There is a werewolf named Kirk who has been in the Keep for about six years – in fact, he was one of Winnifred’s first captures. He’s been upgraded to a more comfortable cell over the years and Winnifred seems to even have some fondness for him, regarding him as an old friend, while knowing he’d probably kill her if he got loose.

Species with unusual dietary requirements are in trouble if they end up here. While Winnifred and others may try to source blood, brains, or dreams, they won’t go out of their way to sustain a vampire or similar for the long term. Some have perished behind bars.

#locations #seven peaks #organizations #the good keep

[pandemichub]

The Project N95 shop will remain OPEN until December 15th, 2023.

Reblog to circulate post on Tumblr

I'm uncertain if there's a way to save this non profit but I'd like to encourage us all to try. We already lost another this past year 'Body Politic' because they did not get the financial supported needed to continue, which included expansion to be able to operate well.

Part of building community and a better future involves investing. And we cannot hope to have resources, infrastructure and responses to meet the progressive derailing and degrading conditions and societies around us without doing so.

It requires time, energy, heart and sometimes yes, money. The more we put into projects like this, local and small companies, sustainability, kindness, deconstructing & decolonization and less of ourselves and resources into people, organizations and projects that do not care about us or are harming us, we actually have a road to the bright possibilities we hope and speak of so beautifully.

#Respirators #Non-Profit #Non profit #Orgs #Organizations #PPE #PPE supplies #Personal Protective Equipment #NPIs #Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions #Non Pharmaceutical Interventions #Pandemic #SARS-CoV-2 #Sars Cov 2 #SARS 2 #ProjectN95 #Project N95 #News #Please reblog

[mondalhimadri]

 The Silent Struggle: Challenges Faced by Retired Parents in India :

Introduction:

Retirement is meant to be a time of relaxation and enjoyment after years of hard work. However, for many retired parents in India, this phase of life brings a multitude of challenges. In this article, we shed light on the social issues faced by our beloved retired parents in India, exploring the daily struggles they encounter and the impact on their well-being.

In this article we will discourse about on serious issues , challenges faced by retired parents.

Challenges Faced by Retired Parents : Here are some challenges that our elderly people faced a lot on daily basis.

Financial Insecurity :

Financial insecurity is a prominent concern for retired parents in India. With limited pension amounts or savings, they often struggle to meet their daily needs and rising expenses. Lack of adequate retirement planning, increasing healthcare costs, and inflation contribute to their financial woes. This issue highlights the need for comprehensive social security measures, financial literacy programs, and investment options tailored to the elderly population.

financial insecurity

2. Healthcare Challenges :

Retired parents face various healthcare challenges as they age. Chronic illnesses, limited access to quality healthcare, and affordability issues add to their burden. Geriatric care facilities, specialized medical services, and affordable healthcare options are necessary to address their unique healthcare needs. Government initiatives and public-private partnerships should focus on improving healthcare infrastructure and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for the elderly.

health issue of older people

3. Emotional Well-being :

Retirement often brings a loss of purpose and identity for retired parents. They may feel a sense of emptiness or lack of direction, leading to emotional struggles such as depression and anxiety. Promoting mental well-being through counseling services, support groups, and recreational activities can help alleviate these challenges. Encouraging them to pursue their interests, hobbies, and engage in social interactions can provide a sense of fulfillment and purpose.

Older people offend face lots of Emotional issues

4. Social Exclusion and Ageism :

Retired parents frequently face social exclusion and ageism, limiting their opportunities for engagement and participation in society. Discrimination based on age hinders their access to employment, cultural activities, and societal decision-making processes. Creating age-friendly environments, promoting intergenerational interactions, and challenging age stereotypes are crucial steps towards fostering social inclusion and combating ageism.

For older age people social exclusion and ageism can be a serious issue.

5. Caregiving Support :

Many retired parents require caregiving support due to declining health or limitations in performing daily activities. This places a significant burden on their adult children, who must balance work, personal life, and caregiving responsibilities. Developing robust caregiving support systems, including respite care services, home healthcare options, and caregiver training programs, is essential to ensure the well-being of both retired parents and their caregivers.

Its important to have a right partner to hold your back,, specially for an old aged people.

6. Loneliness and Isolation :

Retired parents often experience feelings of loneliness and isolation. With adult children living in different cities or countries, they may lack regular social interactions and emotional support. Establishing community centers, senior citizen clubs, and organizing social events can help create a sense of belonging and combat the negative impact of loneliness. Encouraging the involvement of retired parents in volunteer work and mentoring programs can also foster social connections and enhance their overall well-being.

You cant live alone .

Conclusion :

In conclusion, the silent struggle faced by retired parents in India is a pressing social issue that demands our attention and action. The challenges of financial insecurity, healthcare burdens, emotional well-being, social exclusion, caregiving responsibilities, and loneliness impact the daily lives of our beloved elderly. It is imperative for society, policymakers, and individuals to come together to address these issues and create a supportive and inclusive environment for retired parents.

Luckily ,theirs a still hope for them even in this busy life generation ... their are some organizations whom are bringing their helping hands for old aged people. They play a crucial role in raising awareness, providing resources, and advocating for the rights and well-being of retired parents. Let us stand united in preserving their dignity and ensuring a fulfilling and empowered life for our retired parents in India.

Here are some organization that you can do check out..

SHANTINIKETAN HOME

GODHULI

ANANDA ASHRAM

JAGRITIDHAM

And final link is =

AUMORTO

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#theslientstruggle #challengesissuesfacedbyolderpeople #oldagedproblems #Financialinsecurity #Healthcarechallenges #Emotionalwellbeing #Socialexclusion #Caregivingsupport #Loneliness #Isolation #Ageism #Retirementhomeinkolkata #organizations #SHANTINIKETAN HOME #GODHULI #ANANDA ASHRAM #JAGRITIDHAM #AUMORTO

[fieriframes]

[Organizations learn by making decisions, even bad ones.]

#s34e03 triple d nation - slurpin' soup #guy fieri #guyfieri #diners drive-ins and dives #organizations #decisions

[crossoverworldtree]

The Council of Watchers/Venatori Umbrorum

Why, When and What: A group of occultists who make it their business to defend the world from supernatural evil.  They are mostly normal people who do a lot of research and training, their greatest weapon being the Slayer.  Given their short life span, they try to be as hands-off as possible aside from assigning watchers to guide and train the Slayer.  The Council was almost destroyed in 2003, which allowed the Slayers to forge their own path (by and large). This change also deepened their ties to the White Council of Wizards.

Clout: Criminal 1, Financial 5, Governmental 3, Supernatural 2 (11) Locations: Huge (5), Worldwide (5), Physical Security 2, Supernatural Security 3 (Total: 5.  15-10 from Clout) Gear: Special Training (Watcher Quality) (5), Computers 1, Lab/Research 2, Medical Facilities 3, Workshop 1, Occult Archives 5, Vehicle Fleet (2), Air Fleet (5), Getting Medieval (1), Paramilitary (3) (total: 19. 30-11 from Clout Total Cost: 35

#Buffy the Vampire Slayers #The Dresden Files #Organizations

[dawnbuckley]

https://www.scribd.com/document/636479638/Dawn-Buckley-A-Successful-Entrepreneur

Dawn Buckley - A Successful Entrepreneur

 Dawn Buckley has maintained a strong commitment to professional growth. She has contributed to several publications and was an active member of organizations dedicated to advancing the profession.

#Dawn Buckley #professional #publications #organizations #member #advancing

[hataraku-web]

今年一年、ありがとうございました。

一年の感謝を込めて、12月には畑楽「冬の感謝祭」を行いました。新鮮野菜の他、炊き込みご飯、豚汁、ぜんざい、パン、ドリップ珈琲などを販売。お買いあげ毎に、ハズレ無しの「ガラガラ抽選会」を行いました。

とても寒い日でしたが、大勢の方に足を運んで頂きとても嬉しかったです。

#畑楽 #就労b #community #organizations #welfare #food #culture

[transformationsproject]

Good News!

 We’re kicking off this week with good news around the globe! Read more here.

#good news #good trans news #trans joy #georgia #new jersey #germany #organizations #trans #transgender #trans rights #transgender rights #lgbtq #lgbt #lgbtq+ #activism #politics #political #nonprofit ⁠community justice #US news #news #protect trans kids #protect trans lives #trans formations project #queer activism #trans is not a crime #nonprofit #us politics #lgbtqia+ #signal boost

[mapsontheweb]

OECD & BRICS +

#maps #oecd #brics #organizations #comparison

[davidthienanhluongbusiness]

David Thien Anh Luong Business Top 5 Books on Leadership For Entrepreneurs

If you want to run a successful enterprise, you have to always be a wonderful leader. Your team is one of your biggest assets, and to be able to maintain a healthy team spirit and have the team work towards a common goal, you should be able to lead them in an inspiring manner. You should understand David Luong Perth Why It Is Important to Have a Strong Team of the Senior Executives in A Business. So, if you are new to business and wish to enhance your knowledge of leadership skills, then these 5 books on leadership will act as the perfect guide for you.

The Top 5 Leadership Books To Read

1.  How To Win Friends & Influence People

Author: Dale Carnegie

Year Of Publishing: 1936

Goodreads Rating: 4.2/5

When it comes to the self-help genre, there is no author who can match the Carnegie brilliance. An extraordinary book that should be on the reading list of every single person, whether an entrepreneur or not, this one is a charm on its own.

2.  The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them, And People Will Follow You

Author: John C. Maxwell

Year Of Publishing: 1998

Goodreads Rating: 4.2/5

As the title suggests, the author expertly walks you through the 21 exemplary laws that act as guiding stones toward becoming an inspiring leader. It helps you to realize the areas where you need to make improvements and the habits that can create an impact on your team.

3.  Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

Author: Simon Sinek

Year Of Publishing: 2009

Goodreads Rating: 4.1/5

If you want to know how the greatest leaders in the world think, act and communicate, this book can guide you through all that. It is the perfect leadership book to start with if you are new to the business world.

4.  Leading Change: An Action Plan from the World's Foremost Expert on Business Leadership

Author: John Kotter

Year Of Publishing: 1996

Goodreads Rating: 4/5

If you are looking for a guide on leadership and management from the best, then this book is what you need to read. The secret strategy on how you can become a master in your industry has inspired numerous organizations over time.

5. The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations

Author: Barry Posner and James M. Kouzes

Year Of Publishing: 2012

Goodreads Rating: 4/5

Another interesting book that provides deep insight into how an organization can work extraordinarily under the right leadership; this book is a true gem in all sense. It will be a fantastic addition to your bookshelf if you plan on becoming iconic.

Conclusion

In conclusion, these are among the most interesting books to read on leadership. By reading these books, you can improve your ideas on leading your organization toward progress. These also help you form the right team through David Thien Anh Luong Business 7 Qualities to Look For While Hiring Employees.

#Entrepreneurs #Influence #Irrefutable #management #Organizations #leadership #David Thien Anh Luong Business #numerous #communicate #Books

[wickedsrest-rp]

NAME: Scribe Headquarters

LOCATION: Oldtown

Long before the Wicked’s Rest Scribes ever formed, June Newton housed her personal collection of texts, illustrations, and artifacts in this off the beaten path colonial building. It’s no coincidence this hall turned workspace isn’t passed on any of the historic walking tours or trails. While the “cryptids” made for some interesting merch and traps for tourists, June had always known there was something far darker there just as her parents before her. When the Wicked’s Rest’s Scribes formed, June was in their ranks and offered up her space to serve as a headquarters of sorts. The archive experienced a good deal of security upgrades before new records were brought in as well as more creature comforts. 

Throughout the years, June has maintained her hospitable spirit and always makes sure there’s fresh coffee and a variety of tea and snacks. Given the long hours many of them spend hunched over books trying to find answers to the latest concerning thing in town, she’s made sure it’s as cozy as possible with warm lighting and comfy chairs and desks hidden away between rows of books. Of course, every scribe is expected to pull their weight when it comes to cleaning, buying food and supplies, and organizing.

Despite the various heaters, the one corner of the makeshift library that has some limited information on fae always seems to have a draft. Just one of those historic building quirks!

Like many old structures, it has some weird creaks and gusts that come seemingly from nowhere. It truly is perfectly safe, but it can feel a little eerie if you’re alone in the building late at night reading about various horrors. 

There’s a bookshelf known to have a number of tsukumogami in it, taking the form of especially useful books. Because of the rarity of the books, they can’t be discarded, so scribes have to live with the books being especially animated as they attempt to flip through them. Fortunately, these tsukumogami don’t seem too volatile. Just inconvenient.

Despite the protest of several members, a cactus cat has turned the headquarters into her residence. Most lovingly refer to her as Spike. Bringing in a pet did require some adjustments… like adding sliding doors to bookcases and acceptance that sometimes furniture will just get a little shredded.  

Officially, the building’s basement space is “unfinished” with no further updates. It’s not like June could exactly swing getting permits to build a vault for supernatural items of questionable nature. A variety of different oddities are housed in the vault space with a number of wards and protections in place to keep some particularly unpredictable items at bay.

#locations #oldtown #organizations #scribe headquarters

[sifytech]

How are corporations promoting women in tech?

Felista Gor looks at the top companies spearheading equality and progress for women in the technology industry Read More. https://www.sify.com/women-tech/how-are-corporations-promoting-women-in-tech/

#SpearheadingWomen #TechWomen #STEM #Organizations #Company #CorporateWomen