...traffic accidents among motorcycle drivers . The study was focused to determine if the ability of motorcyclists to be seen on the road to be a vital cause for motorcycle accidents on the road (Wells , et al , 2004 The study was conducted over a period of three years in Auckland , New Zealand where the authors selected 150 survey sites on major motorways The study was conducted on random times between six in the morning and midnight on different days of the week and different directions of travel . The participants of the survey were randomly selected on the road and were interviewed as to whether they use their headlights during the daytime , if the driver uses reflective or fluorescent clothing materials while on the road , the color of the motorcycle vehicle , the color of the clothing of the driver and the helmet color used by the driver . Based on their findings , they were able to conclude that the use of headlights during the daytime , reflective or fluorescent clothing and light color helmets greatly reduced the chances of the driver from being involved in a motorcycle accident that may result to severe injuries or death (Wells , et al , 2004 Although the article was informative as to what precautions a motorcycle driver can take in to avoid getting involved into a major road accident that could kill the driver or leave the driver permanently disabled , the study is very limited in that they only concentrated on how the visibility of the motorcycle driver is on the road...
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...motor on a motorcycle. The shovelhead motor was made between the years 1966 to 1983. It is called a shovelhead because the rocker box (or the heads) looks like the top of a shovel, hints shovelhead. The name of my bar alone will help differentiate my bar from other bars and it will let my demographic group, more specific bikers, know what kind of bar it is just by seeing the name. Shovelheads will be located in Birmingham, Alabama around the 5-Points area. I chose this location because it’s a centralized location for a lot of biker. This is a heavily populated area with a lot of traffic, so a high quantity of people will be passing by and hopefully they will see us and come in for a drink. I just hate people driving and especially riding a motorcycle after they have been drinking. I want to limit the amount of riding for bikers. Hopefully I will be able to accomplish this for a large number of bikers who live in the suburbs surrounding the Birmingham area. After a while at the Birmingham location if Shovelhead’s is doing well, I would like to open one more out in the country around Columbiana. This will be in a more rural area, which will let the bikers be able to get rowdy and loud without bothering anyone around them. But that will come later. Now that I have told you where Shovelhead’s will be located, let’s see what Shovelhead’s will look like. The color scheme for Shovelheads will be a Kelly Green and Midnight Black. All the walls will be painted in Midnight Black. Black...
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...As of April 1, 1994, all new drivers applying for their first car or motorcycle licence enter Ontario's Graduated Licensing System (GLS). Graduated licensing lets new drivers get driving experience and skills gradually. The two-step licensing process takes at least 20 months to complete. To apply for a licence, you must be at least 16 years old and pass a vision test and a test of your knowledge of the rules of the road and traffic signs. After you pass these tests, you will get a Class G1 or M1 licence and a driver information package for new drivers. You must pass two road tests to become fully licensed. New drivers earn full driving privileges in two stages and have five years to complete the program (Classes G1, G2, M2 or M2 with condition "L") and graduate to a full licence (Classes G, M or M with condition L). Graduated Licensing for Automobile Drivers Class G1 New drivers of passenger vehicles learn to drive with six important conditions with a G1 licence. A new driver must hold a G1 licence for a minimum of 12 months before attempting the G1 road test. This time can be reduced to eight months if you successfully complete a Ministry-approved Beginner Driver Education Course . Drivers earn more privileges after passing their G1 road test. As a G1 driver, you are required to: * maintain a zero blood alcohol level while driving; * be accompanied by a fully licensed driver, who has at least four years driving experience, and a blood alcohol level of less...
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...track into the way humans think. The importance of the physiological need is that we need oxygen to breathe and live. Just like we need water every day to wash clothes, dishes, take a shower and drink. We need food to eat and give us strength. My physiological needs were tested to the fullest. With the Benning phase (squad patrols), Dahlonega phase (mountains platoon patrols) and the Florida phase (swamp operations). First I needed to survive the grueling torture that my body would take over the next three months. In the first week of Ranger School we had to do the following: Monday, we arrived at four in the morning and began filling out paperwork. Then at six we began the physical fitness test. After that we had briefings all day. By midnight thinking that we were going to be able to go to bed, we were tricked by having to stand on a gravel pad for two more hours. That was the first of many mind games the Ranger Instructors would play on us. For the first week lack of...
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...English 175-‐02: Introduction to Literary Genres Instructor: Aaron Schab aschab@uidaho.edu 209 Brink Hall Department of English University of Idaho Course Meets: Life Sciences South 163 Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:30 am – 10:20 am January 9, 2013 – May 10, 2013 Course Description In this class, we will learn about the basic conventions and terms used to understand and discuss the three major genres of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama. This class will help you understand the sometimes baffling world of literature, and is intended to provide the general student with basic experience in literary analysis. Additionally, I hope this class will lead you to a lifelong appreciation for (and engagement with) reading literature. Although this class features extensive reading and writing, it is not necessary for you to be a bookworm or a writing superstar to succeed in this class – if you ...
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...profitable motorcycle manufacturers in the world; a mechanical concern into a global brand; a fast motorcycle into a symbol of Italian design and tradition, extreme performance, and technical excellence. Under Minoli, Ducati had enjoyed explosive growth and profitability. Revenues had quadrupled since 1996; EBITDA had grown from 33.4 million Euros in 1997 to around 60.0 million Euros in 2000; the market share had gone from 5.1% in the sport bikes segment in 1997 to 6.7% in 2000 (see Exhibit 1). Despite this success, Minoli was concerned with the future of the company. He knew that Ducati could not grow indefinitely, and was struggling with what strategy might overtake these bounds. Minoli and the rest of Ducati’s top management team were considering different alternatives. One alternative was to attack Harley Davidson’s niche with a Ducati interpretation of a cruiser. Was this broadening of Ducati’s traditional niche the right move to sustain the profitable growth of the company? The Market for Motorcycles in 2001 The roots of the motorcycle industry date back to 1868, when Louis Perraux installed a steam engine on a rudimentary bicycle. In 1894, the Hildebrand brothers and Alois Wolfmüller produced the first motorcycle with an internal-combustion, two-cylinder gasoline engine. The motorcycle quickly became a cultural icon. As T. Krens, the curator of “The Art of the Motorcycle” exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, observed: The motorcycle is a perfect...
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...most profitable motorcycle manufacturers in the world; a mechanical concern into a global brand; a fast motorcycle into a symbol of Italian design and tradition, extreme performance, and technical excellence. Under Minoli, Ducati had enjoyed explosive growth and profitability. Revenues had quadrupled since 1996; EBITDA had grown from 33.4 million Euros in 1997 to around 60.0 million Euros in 2000; the market share had gone from 5.1% in the sport bikes segment in 1997 to 6.7% in 2000 (see Exhibit 1). Despite this success, Minoli was concerned with the future of the company. He knew that Ducati could not grow indefinitely, and was struggling with what strategy might overtake these bounds. Minoli and the rest of Ducati’s top management team were considering different alternatives. One alternative was to attack Harley Davidson’s niche with a Ducati interpretation of a cruiser. Was this broadening of Ducati’s traditional niche the right move to sustain the profitable growth of the company? The Market for Motorcycles in 2001 The roots of the motorcycle industry date back to 1868, when Louis Perraux installed a steam engine on a rudimentary bicycle. In 1894, the Hildebrand brothers and Alois Wolfmüller produced the first motorcycle with an internal-combustion, two-cylinder gasoline engine. The motorcycle quickly became a cultural icon. As T. Krens, the curator of “The Art of the Motorcycle” exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, observed: The motorcycle is a perfect metaphor...
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...Highways and interstates will, by design, have a shoulder - a strip of land along the roadway that may be paved or consist of gravel or dirt. Shoulders should be engineered to support the weight of an automobile, leaving a place for drivers to stop in an emergency. They are not, however, designed to support extensive driving. Other safety features found on highways may include guard rails, street lights and electronic notification signs. These features, as well as vehicle safety technologies, are in place to protect drivers from the dangers inherent in driving. However, the number one cause of collisions is driver error. Traffic safety is the primary responsibility of all highway users. You can carry out this responsibility by practicing safe and courteous driving behavior. Texas has a highway system that is considered to be one of the most extensive systems in the United States. Annually, Texas drivers will log over 187 billion miles. In recent years, the state of Texas has seen the numbers of traffic fatalities increase. Two primary contributors to this increase are speeding and driving while intoxicated (DWI). Any driver in the United States can reduce fatalities and injuries by simple acts such as using safety belts. If we all contribute to responsible driving, we can drastically decrease highway fatalities. It begins with YOU. Make a personal commitment today to carefully pay attention to the content of this course and to study the Texas Driver Handbook. Do this to develop...
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...apply to more breadth areas than those noted. Also note that many of the following films are available through rental, and many, including documentaries, may be offered free of charge through your local community library system. Prior to selection, students are encouraged to “google-check” films for interest, suitability, ratings, awards, and for foreign language/subtitle information. Please do not re-view films that you have already seen. Use this opportunity to expand your worldview. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (social/civic or value/meaning) The Way (value/meaning or social/civic) The Help (social/civic or art/expression) Contagion (science/description) The Last Lions (science/description) The Iron Lady (social/civic) Midnight in Paris (art/expression) Inside Job (social/civic) Gasland (science/description) The Ides of March (social/civic or value/meaning) The King’s Speech (social/civic) Invictus (social/civic) Creation (social/civic or value/meaning) Eat, Pray, Love (value/meaning) The Cove (science/description or value/meaning) Moon (science/description or value/meaning) The Hurt Locker (social/civic or value/meaning) In the Valley of Elah (social/civic) Rivers and Tides (art/expression) The 11th Hour (science/description) The Reader (social/civic or value/meaning) Defiance (social/civic) Bright Star (art/expression) The Other Boleyn Girl (social/civic) The Visitor (social/civic) Slumdog Millionaire (social/civic or value/meaning) Gran...
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...As for 60’s cinema, an unclear plot with no clear path was sort of common. We see this happen in films such as The Graduate where both the audience and Dustin Hoffman’s character have no idea as to what will happen next or as to what the next move should be. At this point in time, cinema is seriously considered to be a type of art. It is allowed to be confusing and experimental, and as Simon Hitchman claims, “...was thematically complex, formally innovative, morally ambiguous, anti-establishment, and rich in mythic resonance. They spoke for a generation disillusioned by the Vietnam War, disenchanted by the ruling elite, and less willing to conform than their parents” (Hitchman). However, when we think of New Hollywood films, we think of Midnight Cowboy, Bonnie and Clyde, and The Graduate. The last film we think about is 2001: A Space Odyssey, and this is because this film was a little bit ahead of it’s time. Had it come about a decade later, it would have fit in more with the sci-fi movies of the seventies (Star Wars, E.T, etc.). New Hollywood films were all about sex, drugs, and rebelling against the American dream. Kubrick’s film really had nothing in common with the rest of the...
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...STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF TRAFFIC VOLUME IN DAVAO CITY FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS (2007-2011) Reyna Lea C. Rosales Course: Master of Science in Criminology Research Paper In MC 209 Professor: Dr. William A. Revisa TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………..3 II. Discussion A. Traffic Volume Data Collection…………………………………………………...4 B. Objectives of the Traffic Volume Monitoring Program ……………………..5 C. Uses for Traffic Volume Data …………………………………………………….5 D. Ways of conducting Traffic Survey / Methods of Traffic Volume Study……………………………………………...7 E. Importance of Traffic Volume Study …………………………………………..11 F. GLOBAL …………………………………………………………………………….12 G. NATIONAL ………………………………………………………………………….16 H. LOCAL ………………………………………………………………………………17 Table 1 ……………………………………………………………………………...19 I. Data Analysis ……………………………………………………………………….19 III. Conclusion …………………………………………………………………………...20 References ……………………………………………………………………………..21 I. INTRODUCTION Traffic volume studies are taken to determine the number of movements and classifications of vehicles in a specific location. This information can help classify significant flow time periods and determine the influence of large vehicles and/or pedestrians. The time period in which these traffic volumes are calculated will vary depending on what data that is being collected and what its purpose is. Traffic counts are reported as the number of vehicles expected to pass a given location on an average...
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...KENTUCKY BU C K LE U P DRIVER MANUAL St even L.Bes hear G over nor Dear Kentucky Driver, We are privileged each time we get behind the wheel of a vehicle and drive down one of Kentucky’s scenic back roads or expansive highways. Along with this privilege comes a great responsibility – something we should keep in the forefront of our minds as we traverse the Commonwealth. This manual is created to give you the proper foundation for carefully and responsibly taking on your role as a new driver. Study it well and you will be on your way to an enjoyable and safe driving experience. Remember to always wear your seatbelt, require the same of passengers and make sure that all children are secured in a federally approved child restraint seat. Obey Kentucky’s traffic laws. They are on the books to protect the safety and well being of everyone who travels throughout the Bluegrass State. Best wishes for a safe and pleasurable driving experience. Sincerely, Steven L. Beshear Governor KentuckyUnbridledSpirit.com An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D C O M M O N W EALTH O F KEN TU C KY KENTUCKY STATE POLICE Rodney Brewer Commissioner Dear Kentucky Driver, The Kentucky Drivers Manual has been prepared by the Kentucky State Police to provide you with the knowledge and basic skills to become a safe and courteous driver. By thoroughly studying this manual, you will develop good driving habits and a better understanding of the traffic...
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...Tiffany Talks with an Editor for ‘Vogue Girl’ During Her Photoshoot Posted by bhost909 on March 22nd, 2012 Views: 610 Tiffany’s appearance in the April issue of “Vogue Girl” also featured a staff account of the photoshoot by editor Jung Soohyun. #1 West Hollywood “So, should we shoot in my neighborhood?” She spoke lightly as if she was saying to a friend she met on the street by coincidence, “Come over sometime.” Tiffany, who appeared on “Late Show with David Letterman” and performed in concerts in France and Thailand, said that she was going to Los Angeles to meet her family members and friends. Right before she left for the 2012 Burberry Prorsum F/W Fashion Show, she received a short break of five days. Technically, she received four days and a morning, but she spent fifteen hours of that time with Vogue Girl. Moreover, she did not request for a room in the Chateau Marmont (translator’s note: a luxury hotel in Hollywood), nor was she accompanied by a manager. She just wanted to stay in her home with her family. She got on the plane two days before the other staff, and we decided to stay at a place near her house. Ah, I almost forgot: what was worse was that she spent the first day of her break dying her hair for this shoot. She changed the jet-black hair from her musical, Fame, to a bright orange-brown color. To be honest, when we heard from Tiffany’s hairstylist that she was going to dye her hair, I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect of this shoot. I actually...
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...young-adult fiction | |Publisher |Little, Brown and Company | |Published |2005–2008 | |Media type |Print | Twilight is a series of four vampire-themed fantasy romance novels by American author Stephenie Meyer. It charts a period in the life of Isabella "Bella" Swan, a teenage girl who moves to Forks, Washington, and falls in love with a 104-year-old vampire named Edward Cullen. The series is told primarily from Bella's point of view, with the epilogue of Eclipse and Part II of Breaking Dawn being told from the viewpoint of character Jacob Black, a werewolf. The unpublished Midnight Sun is a retelling of the first book, Twilight, from Edward Cullen's point of view. The...
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...The Virginia Driver’s Manual will help you learn and understand safe driving practices. Study this manual to prepare for the knowledge test, obtain a Virginia driver’s license and become a safe driver. The information contained in this manual should be used as a general guide to the motor vehicle laws but not as a substitute for the Code of Virginia, which contains the laws that govern Virginia drivers and vehicles. If you are learning to drive, this manual will give you information you need to study for the knowledge exam. If you already have a Virginia driver’s license, review this manual for new laws or rules of the road. Driving is a privilege, not a right. Your driver’s license carries with it a great responsibility to be courteous of other drivers on the roadways and follow state and federal motoring laws. This manual is also available on the DMV website, www.dmvNOW.com. DMV offers the Virginia Driver’s Manual in an audio format for Virginians with special needs. The audio version is available at www.dmvNOW.com. Virginia Driver’s Manual: Table of Contents Section 1 – Testing Two-part knowledge exam .................................................3 Road skills test ...................................................................4 Vision screening .................................................................4 Vision standards ....................................................4 Traffic signals..........................................................
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