...isolation. Isolation was a factor that played for all three main characters; Fin, who isolated himself from society because of his appearance, Joe, who isolated himself from friends because of his father’s business and Olivia, who isolated herself after the death of her son and the separation from her husband. The only way isolation can be prevented for these three characters is for them to feel a sense of belonging. Finbar McBride, also known as Fin is a little person. He does not like socializing with others, instead he much rather enjoys being left alone. In the beginning of the movie, I begin to think that maybe Fin loves trains so much because it’s a way for him to hide behind them. At work, in the train toy shop, he stands behind shelves and desks, making him barely noticeable and even outside near the train tracks, he tends to explore underneath the train. This focuses the movie on him being behind the bigger picture most of the time. Fin enjoys being left alone and isolated because it seems to be the only time where he is not mocked or seen as an amusing feature at an expedition. When Fin’s friend passes away and gives him the railway house, Fin is more than happy with his inheritance because he believes that it’ll give him full privacy. After moving into the railway house, Fin finds out that privacy is the last thing he will be receiving in this small town. The barrier between...
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...* CONTENTS PAGE no. 1. Dynamic Economy 1-2 2.1. Strategies for further development 2. Integrated Transportation system 3-5 3.2. Failures 3.3. Strategies 3. Green city: Environmental Sustainability 5-6 4.4. Failures 4.5. Strategies 4. Distinctive Singapore Identity 7 5.6. Failures 5.7. Strategies 5. Online references 8 * Land Use Plan 2030 Singapore and A New Vision To it Creating Dynamic Economy * Creating a dynamic economy which will generate good jobs, opportunities and resources so as to invest in the city and the people thus help them achieve their aspirations. As poor growth also affect the people who are less educated and the employment. * Looking at the demographic profile it is seen that Singaporeans are becoming better educated with 70% of citizens aged 25-29 have diploma qualifications and above. By 2030 the expected rise in PMET jobs will be nearly 50% to about 1.25 million compared to 850,000 today while the other non-PMET jobs are expected to fall by 20% to about 650,000 compared to 850,000 today. By 2030, two-third jobs will be held by Singaporeans compared to about half today. * To create this number of good jobs it is needed to i. remain competitive to tap Asia’s growth, ii. make a strong Singaporean workforce, iii. Complement the Singaporean core with the foreign workforce. * Creating more commercial and...
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...I.D. no.________ College_______ Gender_______ Age_____ 1. What Mode of Transportation do you use going to school? A. Car B. Train C. Bus D. Jeep E. Others (specify) _______________ 2. How long is your trip going to school? _______ (min) 3. How much do you spend for your transportation weekly? _______ (pesos) 4. Are you satisfied with your current transportation? ___Yes ___No 5. What mode of transportation do you prefer? A. Car B. Train C. Bus D. Jeep E. Others 6. How many cars do your family own? _______ 7. Do you know how to drive? ___Yes ___No 8. How many can drive in your family? Z___________________ 9. Does your family hire a driver? ___Yes ___No 10. How many drivers do you have? (Skip if none) ___________________ Rate from 1 for strongly disagree, 2 for disagree, 3 for neutral, 4 for agree and 5 for strongly agree ______ 11. Using a car is the best mode of transportation ______ 12. Public transportation is for the poor ______ 13. Waiting in traffic is better than waiting for a train/jeep/bus ______ 14. Knowing how to drive is a privilege ______ 15. Someone who uses a car going to school is considered rich ______ 16. Riding in a train is more practical than riding a car ______ 17. Riding a jeep is better than riding in a train ______ 18. Driving is more tiring than standing in a train ______ 19. I am satisfied with my mode of transportation ______ 20. I would use a bike going to...
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...Transport and Logistics Systems Name Institutional affiliation Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 1.1. Introduction 4 2. Transport and modes of transport 5 2.1. Transport 5 2.2. The modes of transport 5 2.3. Air Transport 5 2.4. Advantages and Disadvantages of Air Transport 6 Advantages 6 2.5. Economic and Environmental Impacts of Air Transport 6 Economic Impact 6 2.5.1. Road Transport 7 2.6. Advantages and Disadvantages of Road Transport 7 Advantages 7 2.6.1.1. Economic and Environmental Impacts of Road Transport 8 2.6.2. Rail Transport 8 2.6.2.1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Rail Transport 9 2.6.2.2. Economic and Environmental Impacts of Rail Transport 9 2.6.3. Water Transport 9 2.6.3.1. Advantages and Disadvantages of water transport 9 2.7. Economic and Environmental Impacts of Water Transport 10 2.7.1. Pipeline Transport 10 2.7.1.1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Pipeline 10 2.8. Economic and Environmental Impacts of pipeline transport 10 2.9. Interrelationships between transport and logistics 11 Conclusion 12 References 13 Abstract The whole process of transport determines the effectiveness of moving goods and people. The advancement in techniques and management roles improves the moving of commodities, service quality, operating...
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...TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ASSIGNMENT In many countries worldwide, more than 80% of freight is carried by road. Name: Leonora Oosthuizen Student number: 200840019 Name: Jaco Vermeulen Student number: 200833620 Name: Linda Gunther Student number: 200624338 TABLE OF CONENT PAGE 1. Why is such a greater proportion of freight carried by road? 3 2. Identify and discuss the advantages of moving freight by rail. 9 3. In respect of South Africa, how can Government influence freight modal split in favour of rail? 12 4. References 16 (i) Why is such a greater proportion of freight carried by road? It is a well-known fact that ‘without trucks, South Africa stops!’ Trucks are the only way to reach most factories, stores, restaurants and homes. They carry everything, from TVs and computers to clothes, medicine, children’s toys, food and construction materials – all along the production chain, to local stores and doorsteps. The current inefficiencies of the rail infrastructure in South Africa is the main cause why such a greater proportion of freight is carried by road. It is true that approximately 80% of all freight in South Africa is transported by road. The routes travelled include both proclaimed and un-proclaimed roads. The un-proclaimed roads make up an estimated 140,000 km that mostly serve rural areas. The un-proclaimed roads do not fall under the road inventory of Government and as such do not...
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...ST. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum Our intention for this trip was to leave on Friday after Thanksgiving. I wanted to take my 1-year-old grandson with us, as he loves to ride the train. Choosing the Ripley’s train tour because I think it is the most convenient to get off and back on when exploring the many stops they have to offer. In addition to the convenience of getting off and on at will, a narrated history lesson is also included free of charge. On Black-Friday, we started our journey although later than originally planned due to traffic congestion of crazed shoppers. Changing our plans according to our delays, we parked at Sugar Mill Train station to embark on our tour. Our narrator like always was very enthusiastic quickly catching all of our attention in the process. I originally anticipated departing to look around the Presbyterian Church. Unfortunately, due to our late start we were all-hungry and decided instead to get off at St. George Street. My grandson really loved the tram ride and was not at all interested in getting off. Luckily, a distraction by a horse and carriage and the mention of ice cream he soon forgot all about the train. After a snack, a little shopping and a lengthy stroll we were ready to finish our train tour. Completing the train tour, we then chose the lighthouse for our next destination instead of the Fort. Upon arrival to the lighthouse, we were soon disappointed when they would not allow my grandson to be carried to the top...
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...International Tourism and Transport Assignment One: BX660020 Scotland By: To: Word count: 2,459 Date: 23/03/2012 1.0 Introduction The purpose of this report is to examine and discuss land, air and sea transport modes with reference to examples of each type of transportation. The importance of these transport modes will be analysed with reference to regional, national and international networks including supply and demand. The importance of these networks will then be critically evaluated. The country that will be analysed will be Scotland. Scotland is the most northerly of the four parts of the United Kingdom and occupies about one third of the island of Great Britain. “Scotland is bounded by England to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west and north, and the North Sea to the east”(Alice Brown 2012) . A map of Scotland can be seen below in blue. (http://m.wikitravel.org/en/UK) With a population of 5,169,000 (2008), a total land mass of 77,925(sq. km) and the fact that it is made up of over 790 islands an extensive transport system is needed for locals to get around and tourists to see the country (Alice Brown 2012). As stated in the Scotland National Transport Strategy “Transport is an essential part of economic activity. Infrastructure, roads, rail, airports and ports – and the businesses that use these assets - are all vital components of Scotland’s economy. Transport has a significant and positive contribution...
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...While our nation pays twelve trillion dollars on gasoline every year. With all this useless wasted money we practically are paying our rivals who we are at war with. This is quite sad as they charge us an “arm and a leg” and we compliantly pay in order for us to get around town and to conduct business nationwide. This money that we give to the Middle East is used against us by many to commit terrorist acts, war, and more against our own people. Most people think about the buying smaller cars with better gas mileage, or even buying the mega expensive “electric cars.” But I have never heard anyone I know talk about mass transit. Mass transit would take us back to the “harry potter” days. But engineers have the ability to create fast moving trains that...
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...might hear battle cries, and even see those famous blue and grey uniforms on ghostly soldiers. Gettysburg! It all started with my mother talking about some insane idea to go on a trip back east. She said that we would someday go on this trip, maybe within year or two. I thought it was never going to happen. Three months later, those months filled with talk about it, my mom told me that we would go in April. I could hardly believe what she was telling me. I didn’t believe it so much, that, on April first I thought she was going to say, “April Fools! We aren’t really going on the trip”. That never happened though, and before I knew it we were going on the long plane and train ride. Yes, I said planes and trains. This trip consisted of all transportations, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. It was really crazy. We even time traveled! Well, not really, but when we were in the plane we crossed some vortex that sent us three hours in the future. Other than that, the traveling part of it was really boring. We landed in Baltimore, Maryland. I couldn’t believe that we were on the other side of the county. It all looked the same, it really confused me. After gathering my thoughts and realizing where I was. I and my mother needed to find the...
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...PREFACE Term paper is an important topic in semester – I Post Graduate syllabus of University of Calcutta. My topic is “TRANSPORT NETWORK ANALYSIS and ITS IMPACT on REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT”. The paper begins with ‘The Concept of Transport’; here I discuss what transport means in general sense and the processes of transport. The next sector is concerned with the ‘Modes of Transport’ as it deals with the network directly. Thus modes of transport are one of the important components of the network. Here I have discussed all the modes of transport, transport pattern and a simple model of interaction. The next chapter includes ‘The Transport Network Analysis’ where I discussed Topological Classification of Network, Centrality within a Network, The Spread and Diameter of Networks and mainly the Transport Network Analysis. This discussion is followed by ‘The Concept of Regional Development’ where I discussed the definition of region and short view about regional development. The relation between the Transport Network Analysis and Regional Development is highlighted in the next sector. It is the most important part of the paper. That’s why its include The Role of Transport in Regional Development and also the importance of Transport in Tourism as tourism can be a leading factor in a regions development. Documented with diagrams, couple of tables and written in a simple but convincing style, the paper, it is hoped that it shall attract immense peoples concern. I am highly indebted...
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...Overview of the Project – Part -1 Name of the Project: Illustrative journal and creative writing using Poem as a medium Project Objectives: When students complete this project, they will be able to… * Use prior knowledge to comprehend * Identify factual details from the text * Analyze poems using various comprehension strategies * Use creative writing tools to draft their class poem * Explore and evaluate the different railway systems across the world * Use technology to research about new topics and enhance learning * Use connections from real life to add and subtract numbers * Appreciate rhythm in poems by exploring the nuances of the same * Co-create tune for the class poem * Interview and learn from peers, family, relatives and community members * Design an independent project and co-create the same based on interviews, readings and research. Integration of Other Functional/Academic Skills: Problem Solving, Critical thinking/ Analysis are required throughout all the lessons. Each one of these fundamental academic skills can be integrated with the other to produce a project-based outcome. With respect to integration of subjects, it would be Mathematics, History and Geography along with Reading fluency, Comprehension, Speaking and listening, and Writing. There will be use of technology, music and dance throughout the project. Estimated time and brief outline of the project: The estimated time of the project would be around...
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...Johnny Hockett hopped his first freight train at seven years of age. He is currently thirty five and has lived on countless trains and hopped on many more than that. “When I was just a young boy,” Hockett recalls, “most cars contained agriculture related items.”” He used to stay in hostels but now said they are hard to find. He told me about the life of a freight train rider. The secret is the grain car. “There is a little room you can get into from the outside, it’s a great place to sleep.” Hockett told. He goes on to say that for a period of time, agriculture items appeared in less cars every day until they were hardly seen. That is the period of time that agriculture items were mostly moved on trucks. “After a while, agriculture items started to become more prominent once again,” explained Hockett. We aren’t the only ones being...
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...The Crew Lead is also to retrain any employees that fail to meet our QC standards. Crew Lead reports to EML LLC’s Supervisor. 3. Pre-requisites EML, LLC Crew Lead will utilize EML, LLC documents to include time sheets, MSDS books, temporary WO and assigned purchase orders and all associated documents for GSA contract # GS-07P-11-JU-D-0024. Crew Lead has been issued out a copy of our contract and shall reference it at all times. 4. Responsibilities The procedure outlined applies to all EML, LLC employees/ custodians. Items needed to be covered on the training sessions are as follow; • Train custodian employee on using the proper process on this S.O.P. Start point: New Hire Training and Existing Employee Re-Training Sessions • Company policy book • Union book • Safety Signs • Eml Contract Safety Signs Train them to post specific signs when they are working. If they will be mopping floors in walkways, break rooms, restrooms or hallways, make sureCrew Lead will they post a 'wet floor' sign...
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...CONTENTS 1. MEANING-PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION 2. A SYSTEM APPROACH (COMPONENTS) 3. COMPONENTS :- TRANSPORTATION i. MEANING ii. FUNCTIONS iii. MODES – MEANING,FEATURES,ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES * ROAD * RAIL * WATER * AIR PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION MEANING: Physical distribution is the set of activities concerned with efficient movement of finished goods from the end of the production operation to the consumer. Physical distribution takes place within numerous wholesaling and retailing distribution channels, and includes such important decision areas as customer service, inventory control, materials handling, protective packaging, order procession, transportation, warehouse site selection, and warehousing. Physical distribution is part of a larger process called "distribution," which includes wholesale and retail marketing, as well the physical movement of products. Physical distribution activities have recently received increasing attention from business managers, including small business owners. This is due in large part to the fact that these functions often represent almost half of the total marketing costs of a product. In fact, research studies indicate that physical distribution costs nationally amount to approximately 20 percent of the country's total gross national product (GNP). These findings have led many small businesses to expand their cost-cutting efforts beyond their historical focus on production...
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...A COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT REPORT On Effectiveness of Marine Logistics Submitted to S.R. LUTHRA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT OF THE AWARD FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION In Gujarat Technological University UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF Faculty Guide: Company Guide: Ms. Parinaz Todiwala Mr.Pravin Dixit Assistant Professor MD (Kshitij Marine Services Pvt. Ltd.) Submitted by Ms. Harshita Kakar [Batch No. 2011-13, Enrollment No. 118050592001] Ms. Nupur Mishra[Batch No. 2011-13, Enrollment No. 118050592005 ] MBA SEMESTER III S.R. LUTHRA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT - 805 MBA PROGRAMME Affiliated to Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad December, 2012 Company Certificate (For Sem. 3) (On Company Letterhead) This is certified that Ms. Harshita Kakar and Ms. Nupur Mishra from S.R. LUTHRA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, are carrying out the research on the subject titled “ ” at this company / organisation under the supervision of Mr. Pravin Dixit, from Sep, 2012 to Dec, 2012. I also certify that, the above mentioned students have carried the research work satisfactorily. Place: - Surat Date: - _________ ( to be announced later on) ________________ (Name & Designation) Students’ Declaration We, Ms. Harshita Kakar &...
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