...Transport and its conveniences and inconveniences is a daily thought that doesn't escape most people's minds from the moment they are ready to leave their homes, to the moment they are ready to leave their offices, or schools. The MRT (Taipei Metro Rapid Transit System) has worked its way into being regarded as a convenient mode of transport. In this essay the MRT transit system's convenience will be assessed in terms of its schedule, comfort, and payment system. Firstly, the MRT's schedule is considered convenient due to its constant arrivals and departures from station to station. This allows users to have confidence in it as they are able to arrive at their destination on time. As long as the users set an approximation of the time required to reach somewhere, they are most likely to arrive punctually. Also, the availability of the MRT at late night hours is convenient, as it allows its users to spare more time on their daily recreations as they are able to have a transport system available until midnight. This also caters for the working population who work night shifts and are in need of such a service. Furthermore, the MRT has 70 stations, with a train departing approximately every three minutes at these various stations, all around Taipei City. This reflects that the MRT has established a large network, judging from the number of stations available. Secondly, the comfort is another dimension in which the MRT's convenience can be assessed, as it provides priority seats...
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...Factory JoinSearchBrowseSaved Papers Home Page » Social Issues Evaluating Taipei Metro System In: Social Issues Evaluating Taipei Metro System Transport and its conveniences and inconveniences is a daily thought that doesn't escape most people's minds from the moment they are ready to leave their homes, to the moment they are ready to leave their offices, or schools. The MRT (Taipei Metro Rapid Transit System) has worked its way into being regarded as a convenient mode of transport. In this essay the MRT transit system's convenience will be assessed in terms of its schedule, comfort, and payment system. Firstly, the MRT's schedule is considered convenient due to its constant arrivals and departures from station to station. This allows users to have confidence in it as they are able to arrive at their destination on time. As long as the users set an approximation of the time required to reach somewhere, they are most likely to arrive punctually. Also, the availability of the MRT at late night hours is convenient, as it allows its users to spare more time on their daily recreations as they are able to have a transport system available until midnight. This also caters for the working population who work night shifts and are in need of such a service. Furthermore, the MRT has 70 stations, with a train departing approximately every three minutes at these various stations, all around Taipei City. This reflects that the MRT has established a large network, judging from...
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...Introduction In Dec 2010, China airlines Ltd, announced that it had recorded sales revenues of 138.14 Million dollar as for flights carrying people. The company’s Sales Revenue increased by 41 % from Dec 2009 in which the company had achieved 98 Million Dollars. This increase was followed after the company’s announcement in January 2010 that its recorded Sales reached an amount of 358 Million dollars in Dec 2009 including civil and cargo services. These numbers show a huge deficit in the total revenue of flights carrying civilians where the main source of profitability was based and focused on Cargo flights services. Still CAL, China airlines Ltd, didn’t complete its Mission well in terms of increasing profitability and developing its services in order to boost its revenues. Still Civil flights consider covering 38% of the company’s recorded sales. In our paper we stated the company’s Vision, Mission, and Objectives in order to state a plan for developing the company’s civil flights using an edited Business Model. CAL’s problem was in its high costs among competitors who used the LCC (low cost control) in their business in order to create a competitive advantage. In our paper we edited the company’s business model in which we entered some of LCC programs that may attract more customers and compete strongly with competitors. For that CAL developed its systems to be number one leading systems among other airlines especially those in emerging markets such as Mainland china. We...
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...PBL ASSIGNMENT (10%) TOPIC : INTERNET (INFORMATION SEARCH) Lecturer : (2) Acer (3) Google.com (4) Aspire V3-471G (5) Acer Inc. . (Hongqi Corporation) commonly known as Acer, stylized as acer, or formerly as acer) is a Taiwanese multinational hardware and electronics corporation specializing in advanced electronics technology and is headquartered in Xizhi, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Acer's products include desktop and laptop PCs, tablet computers, servers, storage devices, displays, LED, LCD and plasma televisions, smartphones and peripherals. It also provides e-business services to businesses, governments and consumers. In 2014 Acer was the fourth-largest personal computer vendor in the world. In the early 2000s, Acer implemented a new business model, shifting from a manufacturer to a designer, marketer and distributor of products, while performing production processes via contract manufacturers. In addition to its core business, Acer owns the largest franchised computer retail chain in Taipei, Taiwan. (6) PRODUCT | DESCRIPTION | Operating System | | Operating System | Windows 8.1 | | | Processor & Chipset | Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Processor Type | Core i5 | Processor Model | i5-5200U | Processor Speed | 2.20 GHz | Processor Core | Dual-core (2 Core) | Memory | Standard Memory | 8 GB | Memory Technology | DDR3L SDRAM | Memory Card Reader | Yes | Memory Card Supported | Secure Digital (SD) Card | ...
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...COM 558: Opinion Paper Google and Taiwanese government at odds over Android Market refund Background The Android Market Team of Google issued an important change to paid apps in Taiwan On June 28, 2011. Recently, the Taipei City Government announced that mobile app stores--including Android Market--would be required to provide a seven day refund window for all paid apps. Therefore, we wanted to let you know that we are suspending paid apps in Taiwan while we continue to discuss this issue with the Taipei City Government. (Open letter to consumers from The Android Market Team of Google) What happened was Smartphone users in Taipei city had complained that they were unable to claim a refund if they downloaded and feel unsatisfied about it. The Taiwan Consumer Protection Act requirement of a free-trial period of at least seven days for items purchased is originated from mail-order merchandise which consumers cannot feel or touch the goods before ordering. The seven-day-period also considers time for shipping. Internet was included in the category of Mail Order Purchase Rules in Consumer Protection Act in the amendment to the Consumer Protection Act proclaimed in 2003. Taipei’s Law and Regulation Commission informed Google Taiwan, as well as Apple Asia, of the complaints in a formal letter, demanding an explanation and an outline of improvements by the date of June 23rd of deadline. Apple Asia responded before the deadline and amended its refund policy to comply with Taiwan’s by extending...
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...Us - Employment Tribunals - Free Seminars - Free Advice The China Taiwan conflicts find its history since Taiwan wished to gain its independence since 1949. The China Government is ready to support the economic and political stability in entire East Asia but do not want to come into any compromise where Taiwan's Independence is concerned. While Chinese leaders prefer peaceful means for dealing of the pro pro independence course Taiwan's Taiwan Tours Conflict Tourism China What's New? Check our Blog Taiwan Map Political Map of Taiwan Where is Taiwan Airports in Taiwan Taiwan Lat Long Map Taiwan Outline Map Taiwan Google Map Taiwan Stock Exchange Location Map Taiwan Mineral Map Taiwan Earthquake Map, 2010 Taiwan Rail Map About Taiwan Taipei, Capital of Taiwan Flag of Taiwan Facts about Taiwan Taiwan Independence Day New Taiwan Dollar, Currency of Taiwan Weather Government History People Society Religion Culture Postal Codes Country Codes Area Codes Visa to Taiwan Population Taiwan Embassies around the World Economy Banks Exchange Rates GDP of Taiwan Christmas Celebrations Education System Languages Spoken in Taiwan More Information about Taiwan Cities in Taiwan Chiayi Hualien Kaohsiung Keelung Nantou Beitou Taichung Taitung independence course, the potential for a major conflict remains high. Whenever the Taiwanese moves...
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...Case 1-3 Acer Inc. Acer Inc. is a leading marketer of notebook and desktop PCs. The company, which posted sales of $11.3 billion in 2006, also produces other products such as flat-screen monitors and personal digital assistants. As Taiwan gained a reputation as the “tech workshop of the world,” Acer was able to become Taiwan’s number one exporter by manufacturing and marketing computers sold under its own brand name. Acer also produced equipment on an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) basis for well-known global companies such as IBM, Dell, and Hitachi. As company founder, chairman, and CEO, Stan Shih built Acer Inc. into one of Taiwan’s most successful companies. Despite Acer’s success, the company had trouble breaking into the American market. Between 1995 and 1997, Acer’s U.S. market share dropped from 15 to 5 percent. In the late 1990s, Shih noted, “In the United States and Europe, we are relatively weak. The local players there are very strong. The problem is that we don’t have good experience in marketing in those regions. It’s a people issue, not a product issue.” Shih has discovered that building brands in the business-to-business market is easier than building brands in the business-to-consumer market. “Business-to-consumer brands have more value but also face more challenges. People involved in business-to-business are usually rational, but consumers in business-to-consumer are usually emotional in choosing their brands,” he says. In 2000...
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...China Airlines Ltd. SWOT Analysis SWOT Analysis examines the company’s, key business structure and operations, history and products and provides summary an analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy. China Airlines (CAL) is principally engaged in the provision of airline services. The company offers two major services, passenger transport and cargo transport. The company operates flights to 89 cities in 29 countries. It is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan and employs more than 10.000 people. This report provides all the important information on China Airlines Ltd. and contains a study of the major internal and external factors affecting China Airlines Ltd. in the form of a SWOT analysis. Strengths 1. Fleet age: The average age of their fleet was only 5.6 years, making it one of the youngest and most updated fleet in the world. Their products such as their aircrafts, services and flight networks are more superior to those of Chinese counterparts. 2. Joint Venture: CAL entered a joint venture with Koos Development Corporation to form Mandarin airline in 1991, so that the airline could carry out services to Canada and Australia where CAL itself was directly banned from operating. 3. Branding: By rebranding the Airline with the Taiwanese flag and slogan “blossom everyday” CAL gained new entry to European countries like Amsterdam, Rome, Frankfurt and Vienne. 4. Aviation Market: In 2007 CAL captures one 4th of the aviation market in Taiwan making it the country’s biggest...
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...ASUSTek Computer Inc. (traditional Chinese: 華碩電腦股份有限公司; simplified Chinese: 华硕电脑股份有限公司; pinyin: Huáshuò Diànnǎo Gǔfèn Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī), usually referred to as ASUS (/eɪˈsuːs/)[3] and in Chinese Huáshuò (traditional Chinese: 華碩; simplified Chinese: 华硕, literally, "Eminence of/by the Chinese (people)"), and trading under that name, is a Taiwanese multinational computer hardware and electronics company headquartered in Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan. Its products include desktops, laptops, netbooks, mobile phones, networking equipment, monitors, projectors, motherboards, graphics cards, optical storage, multimedia products, peripherals, wearables, servers, workstations, and tablet PCs. ASUS is the world's 5th-largest PC vendor by 2014 unit sales .[4] ASUS appears in BusinessWeek’s "InfoTech 100" and "Asia’s Top 10 IT Companies" rankings, and it ranked first in the IT Hardware category of the 2008 Taiwan Top 10 Global Brands survey with a total brand value of $1.3 billion.[5] ASUS has a primary listing on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under the ticker code 2357 and a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange under a ticker code ASKD. Contents [hide] 1 Name 2 History 3 Operations 4 Products 4.1 Smartphones 4.2 Laptops 4.3 Tablets 4.4 Desktop & All-in-One PCs 4.5 Eee line 4.6 Essentio Series 4.7 Digital media receivers 4.8 GPS devices 4.9 Republic of Gamers (ROG) 4.10 Graphics cards 4.11 Sound cards 4.12 ASUS VivoPC line 4.13 Portable monitors 5 Environmental...
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...Sky runner Running a cross between mountaineering and trail running that involves ascending technical terrain at a runner’s pace. Climber (climbing)：To move upward on or mount, especially by using the hands and feet or the feet alone; ascend La Dura Dura in Oliana, Spain. Skier (ski): one of a pair of wood, metal, or plastic runners that are used for gliding over snow. Skis are commonly attached to shoes. Temple Basin, New Zealand Freestyle skiing, Switzerland Alaska Big-Wave Surfer (Surfing) Hawaii Coast of Half Moon Bay, California Hawaii Explorer Australia Mongolia Alpinist (a mountain climber who specializes in difficult climbs) Norway Snowboarder (snowboarding): A board resembling a small surfboard and equipped with bindings, used for descending snow-covered slopes on one's feet but without ski poles. Alaska What is adventure? An adventure is an exciting or unusual experience. It may also be a bold, usually risky undertaking with an uncertain outcome. For adventurous people adventure is the physical manifestation of human spirit. Adventure is reuniting with your backyard, it is persistence, and it is seeking for the most challenging road. Through adventure we create meaning in our lives and in those around us. We explore educate and inspire. We fall and then pick ourselves back up. Adventure is a path across the globe, it is calculated risk and how we redefine the rules. Be bold, be curious...
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...decided to go to Taiwan. They not only taped the landscape but also themselves. They introduced everyplace they went, they also talked about their feelings at those places. I was really enjoying watching their videos, since their videos make me feel that I was with them in Taiwan. They had been to many places in Taiwan. They start from Taipei, and they went to many small towns and a couple of national parks. Wherever they went, they talked about the food, the hotels, the landscape, and some interesting phenomenon. In general, these videos are very interesting, and they show a lot of things about Taiwan. The first video was basically about the reason why they were going to Taiwan, and the first day in Taiwan. And the first day was all about the food, especially the food at night market. There is very interesting scene on the first day. When they were talking about the bad smell in the night market, I saw a sigh “fried stinky tofu” behind them. This is a cultural difference, they might think the food was terrible because it smells such stinky, they never knew it tastes very delicious. The following days, they continued to explore the city of Taipei, and other areas with their rental motor scooter. They saw interesting buildings, temples, people and landscape. Also, I actually began to love the way they travelled. Kyde said that “sometimes I just don’t prepare anything, and see what’s gonna happen.” Something interesting then did happened, for instance, the local food, lodging,...
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...Japan SALES CONFIRMATION Dear Sirs, Your merchandise has been confirmed and the following is the information: Article: Ladies Slippers Specification: 3 colours assortment with green, red and black Quality: As per our sample airmailed on February 13, 2012 Quantity: 2000 dozen pairs Price: US$12.20 per dozen pair CIF Tokyo Amount: US$24400 Packing: 20 dozen pairs per carton about 1 cbm Shipment: Two weeks after receiving sight L/C Destination: Tokyo, Japan Payment: Draft at sight under an irrevocable letter of credit to be opened by the end of April, 2012 Insurance: Against ICC(B) only Remarks: (1) Your commission 2% on FOB value has been included in the above price. (2) Please open L/C advising through Bank of Taiwan Taipei, Head Office. Yours faithfully, TAIWAN TRADING CO. Manager GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS (Unless Otherwise Specified) 1. BASIS: All business shall be transacted between the buyer and seller on principals to principals basis. 2. QUANTITY: Quantity set forth on face hereof is subject to a variation of 5% plus or minus. 3. SHIPMENT: Date of bill of lading shall be accepted as a conclusive date of shipment. Partial shipments and transshipment shall be permitted unless otherwise stated on face hereof. The seller shall not be responsible for non-shipment or late shipment of the contracted goods due to causes beyond the seller’s control and causes due to failure of the buyer to provide in time the relative letter of credit...
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...2 0 1 6 / 0 7 / 2 5 Proforma Invoice 1 Quotation #: PT201607149 Page: Date: Jul.25,2016 Cust #: SI2018B Messrs: AL AMAL PLASTIC MFG.CO.LTD. Reference #: Tel #: Fax #: Address: ATTN: Mr. Mohammad Abdulgader Turkistani 966-12-6360518 966-12-6376819 Industrial City Phase 2 P.O.Box 1698 Jeddah 21441 Saudi Arabia Customer: AL AMAL PLASTIC MFG.CO.LTD. Validity: Payment : Shipment: WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVED THE SPARE PARTS. From TAIWAN To SAUDI ARABIA 60 days from this date. Price will be adjusted subject to the cost of inflation TERM : EXW Estimated Lead Time: WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF YOUR ORDER CONFIRMATION. The actual lead time can not be assured until placing order. If it takes more time, we will keep you posted. WAY: BY YOUR TNT AC: 4876 Seq Description Quantity Unit Price Amount Sub Description Machine Serial # Item No EXW (USD) 1 WOODEN BOX FEE FOR PT201605198R1 1 * * AS YOUR REQUEST * 0.00 0.00 TOTAL 0.00 WOODEN BOX FEE 150.00 TOTAL AMOUNT (USD) 150.00 SAY TOTAL USD Terms of Payment: Please note that we should receive full payment of this invoice. Any charge required by the bank should be responsible by you. ** REMARK: For special requirements on customs clearance, please tick and mark the value to be shown in the Invoice; otherwise we will make the invoice Normal Price. PS. We cannot accept the overvalue for the invoice...
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...and the view is just amazingly breath-taking. How fortunate i am that I could do my assignment while looking at this sea view. The sound of the rushing waves eases my mind to relaxation and light music as my background to suit my emotion. The only thing that lack, is a partner to share this spectacular moment. Anyway, I should sleep now. Gotta be up early later for another tour around the north-east Taiwan before heading to the capital city Taipei later in the evening. I will update my entry again later whilst exploring every possibility here. Good Night ! Good afternoon, it was quite a day after waking up restlessly. Breakfast here was amazing, I mean, what more can we ask with such nature phenomenal as our spectacular view. After finishing our meal, we headed out for a walk in the street of Jiu Feng and bought somewhat souvenir for ourselves and for friends and families. I got some for my friends as well. After we were done with our souvenir shopping, it's time for us to leave this wondrous highland and head to the capital city, Taipei. So, after we manage our luggages and got into a cab, we finalised our further plans and decided to...
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...FEATURE: Library brings hope to Pingtung County village SUNSHINE AFTER RAIN:The library was relocated and modernized with the help of residents and a generous donation from the Buddhist Fo Guang Shan Foundation By Lee Li-fa and Stacy Hsu / Staff reporter, with staff writer [pic] 1 A boy reads in the Sunflower Library in Terong Village in Pingtung County’s Changjhih Township earlier this month. Photo: Li Li-fa, Taipei Times Taipei Times – A boy reads in the Sunflower Library in Terong Village in Pingtung County's Changjhih Township earlier this month. Photo: Li Li-fa, Taipei Times Named after a flower that symbolizes vitality and hope, the Sunflower Library in Terong Village (德榮) in Pingtung County's Changjhih Township (長治) is more than an ordinary library. Having survived the brunt of storms and frequent flooding, it has become an embodiment of the power of love and collective effort. The establishment of the library stemmed from a tragedy involving a young girl surnamed Huang (黃), who died in a car accident a decade ago while cycling to a downtown library to return some library books. At the time, the village did not have a library, which was why the young girl had to cycle a long distance to borrow books. Saddened by this misfortune, Lee Chen-wei (李鎮衛), who then served as a village coordinator, resolved to take action and push forward with the creation of a library in the remote community. The proposal was encouraged by Lee's wife, Tsai...
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