A Little Kepa History

I've always thought that the story of the vespa was pretty interesting, so I decided that I'd include a short summary of it on this page.

Vespas story begins in the bombed out, war-ravaged, Italy of 1945. All its people returning home from the battlefields, with no jobs, and very little hope of finding employment in a country so hard hit by such a major war. Most of the countries resources, food and vehicles had been used by Mussolini's army and now lay wasted and ruined. The Piaggio company that had produced airplanes (among other things) during the war lay in ruins too. The two owners, brothers Enrico and Armando Piaggio had to find a way to save their company, or watch it become another casualty of the war. They decided the best way to go would be to build a new form of transportation that would be fast, simple, easy on gas, and affordable. They considered motorcycles, but when they looked around and saw that what they had left to build with was mostly airplane parts. Ever notice that the front forks on a vespa scooter is just one sided? One side of the wheel, the left side, is open. It doesn't connect to the fork.

The first vespa forks were actual pieces of landing gear from Mussolini's airplanes, and the design has stuck since. Also, the first engines were used by the Italian Air Force as starter motors for their propeller planes. They would wheel up carts with engines mounted to them to spin the props/engines. The large amounts of airplane sheet metal were used to make a revolutionary new machine that would use its body as a frame also. Pretty clever, eh? The engine was so simple that it didn't even need an oil pump and by combining engine and transmission, a minimum of space was used. Most parts were cast in aluminum to prevent corrosion, the engine would only weigh 45 lbs.

There were only 6 moving parts!

The dirty hot mechanics of the machine would be put behind the driver, and legsheilds and a floorboard would help to keep road grime off the rider. The design would allow men to stradle the long seat as they would a motorcycle, but allow ladies to ride in a skirt with their knees together. The scooter would be tough enough to travel bumpy backroads, but quick enough to travel in cities with ease. When the people at the Piaggio plant saw the first hand-built Vespa they said, "who would buy that?".

The bulbous rear, thin mid section and wide front earned it the name "vespa" which means wasp in Italian. But people were hired and the scooters started rolling off the assembly line. They caught on like wildfire, so in demand that Piaggio had to triple the size of their already sizable factory. There were waiting lists and the Piaggio Company employed one fifth of the population of Italy in some capacity, and millions more abroad were selling the Vespa. In 1956, only 11 years after it started, Piaggio produced its 1millionth Vespa. A Vespa culture had sprung up, not only was it transportation, it was a hobby. Clubs began all over Europe and in America, there were several accessories you could buy such as a wicker child seat that attached to the front, or a vanity antennae that provided stations to a non-existant radio, flags, pinstriping, and lots of chrome. The vespa was well designed and largely trouble-free with simple maintenance.

It was easy to work on. It was unique. No young Italian would be without one, and now a new generation of Americans are discovering the great little wasp and reviving them. Alot of the vespas driven today outdate thier riders by a few years, but still provide reliable and fun transportation.

*kepa : vespa (versi keLantan)

how to use communication in getting a job??

~it's simple.....
At every opportunity, step up to the plate, speak up in an authoritative voice, and present a message that’s clear and communicates your firm belief in it. Such directness and clarity can be half the battle in your goal to getting ahead.

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Manage Your Emotions To Succeed
When something does not go as you expected, and you begin to feel anxious, it helps to understand, that is part of the package. The most seasoned professional in the world still feels anxious, at times, just like the most seasoned opera singer or matinee idol still feels stage fright; the trick is to keep it under control.

A big part of achieving success is learning to manage your own emotions. We all have "hot buttons" which can lead us to feel anxiety, anger or even burn-out. Learning to be sensitive to our own feelings, to problem solve in order to analyze the surrounding situation and develop alternative responses, will allow us to redirect our emotions in a positive, constructive way which fosters success.

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True Friendship

Have you ever wondered what the real essence of the saying "A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed" is? People talk about the true value of friendship actually without knowing what it stands for. True friendship is the one, in which the individuals do not have to maintain formalities with each other. Sharing true friendship is the situation, when the person you are talking about is counted as one among your family members, when the relation you share with him/her reaches a stage that even if you don't correspond for sometime, your friendship remains unscathed. Best friends need not meet up often to make sure that the friendship remains constant.

The trust between best friends is such that if one friend falls in trouble, the other will not think twice to help. If the bond between two friends is strong, true friends can endure even long distances. For them, geographical separation is just a part of life. It would not affect their friendship. They make it a point to stay in touch, even in the verge of being exhausted due to the drudgery of everyday life. True friendship never fades away. In fact, it grows better with time. True friendship thrives on trust, inspiration and comfort. Best friends come to know, when the other person is in trouble, merely by listening to their "Hello" over the phone. They can even understand each other's silence.

True friends don't desert each other when one is facing trouble. They would face it together and support each other, even if it is against the interests of the other person. Best friends don't analyze each other; they don't have to do so. They accept each other with their positive and negative qualities. Nothing is hidden between true friends. They know each other's strengths as well as weaknesses. One would not overpower the other. They would respect each other's individuality. In fact, they would understand the similarities and respect the differences. Best friends don't stand any outsider commenting or criticizing their friendship and they can put up a very firm resistance, if anyone does so.

True friends are not opportunists. They don't help, because they have something to gain out of it. True friendship is marked by selflessness. Best friends support even each other, even if the whole world opposes them. It is not easy getting true friends for the lifetime. If you have even one true friend, consider yourself blessed. Remember, all best friends are friends, but not all friends can be best friends. In this world of cynics and back stabbers, there are still some people who are worth being friends with. They have to be recognized and respected for being best friends, for the lifetime.

The power of nonverbal communication and body language

Nonverbal communication, or body language, is a vital form of communication. When we interact with others, we continuously give and receive countless wordless signals. All of our nonverbal behaviors—the gestures we make, the way we sit, how fast or how loud we talk, how close we stand, how much eye contact we make—send strong messages.

The way you listen, look, move, and react tell the other person whether or not you care and how well you’re listening. The nonverbal signals you send either produce a sense of interest, trust, and desire for connection—or they generate disinterest, distrust, and confusion.

Types of nonverbal communication and body language

There are many different types of nonverbal communication. Together, the following nonverbal signals and cues communicate your interest and investment in others.

Facial expressions

The human face is extremely expressive, able to express countless emotions without saying a word. And unlike some forms of nonverbal communication, facial expressions are universal. The facial expressions for happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust are the same across cultures.

Body movements and posture

Consider how your perceptions of people are affected by the way they sit, walk, stand up, or hold their head. The way you move and carry yourself communicates a wealth of information to the world. This type of nonverbal communication includes your posture, bearing, stance, and subtle movements.

Gestures

Gestures are woven into the fabric of our daily lives. We wave, point, beckon, and use our hands when we’re arguing or speaking animatedly—expressing ourselves with gestures often without thinking. However, the meaning of gestures can be very different across cultures and regions, so it’s important to be careful to avoid misinterpretation.

Eye contact

Since the visual sense is dominant for most people, eye contact is an especially important type of nonverbal communication. The way you look at someone can communicate many things, including interest, affection, hostility, or attraction. Eye contact is also important in maintaining the flow of conversation and for gauging the other person’s response.

Touch

We communicate a great deal through touch. Think about the messages given by the following: a firm handshake, a timid tap on the shoulder, a warm bear hug, a reassuring pat on the back, a patronizing pat on the head, or a controlling grip on your arm.

Space

Have you ever felt uncomfortable during a conversation because the other person was standing too close and invading your space? We all have a need for physical space, although that need

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simple and cute

bloggerly persona : ??

um, who else... (me)

why i write blog :

for me, honestly i write this blogs becoz this is Madam asz's instruction and to complete my task for eng264

what have i learnt of being blogger :

being blogger was make me stay in networking , more over my friend have been around the internet... it also giving me a wide base or peers to market tooooo....

what did i think about blogging :

i think blogging is just a site provide commentary / news on particular subject.

what do i think of it now before this class :

after this class, i love blogging ! ! ! it's more then just a personal online diaries.

It's is a webpage fir advertising and financially purpose too!

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