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    only train plying from X to Y‚ I had no other choice. The line is a narrow gauge. It passed through farming country and it mainly carried farm produce‚ although passengers were often using it too. At every station on the way to be loaded and unloaded involving much shunting which took a lot of time. It took nearly four hours for a distance of 60 km. I traveled once by that train. At first I could not believe that a train (in this age) could go so slowly. I had to put up with it. The train moved

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    Proceedings of the 2000 Winter Simulation Conference J. A . Joines‚ R. R. Barton‚ K. Kang‚ and P. A. Fishwick‚ eds. TRAIN STATION PASSENGER FLOW STUDY Janice P. Li Booz-Allen & Hamilton Three Gateway Center‚ Suite 1625 Newark‚ NJ 07102‚ U.S.A. ABSTRACT With the increasing demand for public transportation due to congested highways‚ trains have become one of the most viable alternatives‚ especially for daily commuting. While transit agencies are excited with the increasing ridership‚ they are

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    hand with eachother. Metaphorical language in The train from Rhodesia Throughout the short story the train itself is a metaphor. Not easily-envisioned one yet a metaphor all the same. It is mentioned to be a beast. For example “the steaming complaint of the resting beast”. The use of the word beast represents the train as uncontrollable and aggressive. Also the sound of the trains whistle is an eerie sound‚ like the howl of a wolf. The train isnt just an out of control beast‚ it is like a chained

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    1. Increase productivity If staff know what they’re doing and are properly trained‚ the Company’s productivity will increase with better quality service/products and more efficient staff. 2. Reduce employee turnover Investing in your employees will make them feel that you are interested in developing their skills and they may stay with the Company longer. 3. Decrease need for supervision How many times have your managers said that they can’t do something because they are still “minding”

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    It was the cold seemingly endless winter of 1947 in Paris ‚ Latin Quarter. . Sheets of snow put the rest of the district in almost complete obscurity; all but steeples and tall spires were invisible‚ on such a bleak day as this. The railway station was a vast cavity made to look smaller by the hoards of hagglers‚ travellers‚ tourists‚ natives and locals. Beggar boys being whisked from sight and hidden by wardens with preying eyes and superstition written all over them.The wonderful smell of the patisserie

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    fastest and the most convenient way‚ but it is the most expensive too. Travelling by train is slower than by plane‚ but it has its advantages. You can see much more interesting places of the country you are travelling through. Modern trains have very comfortable seats. There are also sleeping cars and dining cars which make even the longest journey enjoyable. Speed‚ comfort and safety are the main advantages of trains and planes. That is why many people prefer them to all other means. Travelling

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    Orphan Train is a beautifully crafted novel capturing your emotions in a story of love‚ hate‚ struggles‚ and a wonderful representation of hope. Every turn you take is full of excitements‚ plot twists. Christina Baker Kline swallows you up in her story. This book is about the relationship between seventeen year-old Molly and 91 year old Vivian Daly who‚ as the result of spending time together and sharing their experiences‚ form a bond‚ learn from each other‚ and change amazing ways. Christina Baker

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    THE POWER OF MYSTERY IN JACQUES JOSEPH TISSOT’S WAITING FOR THE TRAIN (WILLESDEN JUNCTION) When creating a new work an artist carefully considers each decision they make. From the positioning of objects and the composition and framing to the hues of their colours‚ no decision is too small as each not only contributes to the overall meaning of the work but has great effect on how the work is received by the viewer. Closer inspection of the tools which an artist deploys to achieve their goals such

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    perfected by Weir. The juxtaposition of Innocence and corruption is expertly displayed during scenes at the Philadelphia train station. Samuel Lapp oozes innocence. His formal attire complete with the "halo - like" hat confirm his amish background. The use of medium angle camera shots and camera tracking ensures that the viewer explores the unfamiliar territory of the Philadelphia train station from Samuel’s perspective. Close ups and extreme close ups of Samuels facial expressions convey the fascination

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    Running head: POTTY TRAIN How to Potty Train Your Child Brittany Brazee December 4‚ 2011 Ms. McQuinney English110 How to potty train a child can be very difficult and frustrating at times.  All children are different.  For some children it can take them only a few days to master‚ but others can take several months.  It is said the earlier a child starts potty training‚ the longer it will take.  The parent and child have a better chance of success if they understand

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