planning department conducted a survey of city bicycle commuters and recreational cyclists in 2006”( Lyon 4) to see the feasibility of NYC city bike share program. The main intention or rather the main motive for introducing a bike share program was to “maximise efficiency of existing mass transit options; generating new jobs and economic activity‚ enhancing NYC attractiveness and quality of life for city visitors and residents” (Lyon 2). Though The program was developed by Michael Bloomberg and
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The more your name is up the more "respect" and "fame" you get. When getting involved in the graffiti game‚ obstacles you encounter are cops‚ fights‚ and risking your individual reputation with society. Graffiti started in New York City in the subways in the 1960s. Graffiti was at a climax throughout the 70 ’s up until the 80 ’s when New York City went through a revitalization period and the trains we buffed. From the early 90 ’s to present graffiti has died out‚ but many [graffiti] writers are
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Thesis: Sharon Olds in‚ On the Subway‚ organizes the poem in three parts to present the contrasting lives of a Caucasian woman and an African American boy‚ which displays the narrator’s realization of the bond they share because of their similar fear of each other. In the first several lines‚ Olds presents the setting of the subway car‚ and the separation between its passengers. A notable simile illustrates the obvious differences between the white narrator and the boy‚ “His feet are huge‚ in
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regarded as one of the world’s leading railways. We often hear foreigners say that the Hong Kong railway is the world’s premier. What is the visitors think about Hong Kong’s subway? Hence‚ we are doing this survey to find out the answer. In this report‚ we aim to survey interviewees’ views about Hong Kong’s subway and the subway in other countries. We also investigated of different ages visitors. Suggestions for improvement were also collected from respondents. This report is based on the results
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“On the Subway” “On the Subway” is a poem by Sharon Olds that unfolds “to convey a sense of fear‚ ambiguity‚ inequality‚ and inner city tension. The situation is set by the title‚ and this makes all that follows clear as far as its meaning is concerned.”(para. 1). Ms. Olds tells the story through the narrator who while riding the train observes that she is alone with a young black boy. “While nothing really happens beyond the two observing each other‚ the poem still manages to shed light to inequality
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food chain‚ a subsidiary of Yum! Brands Inc.‚ the world’s largest restaurant company. It was founded in Wichita‚ Kansas‚ USA in 1958 and is running its operations in about 91 countries worldwide. It is one of the major competitors of McDonald and Subway. Pizza Hut serves a large variety of starters‚ soups‚ salads‚ sandwiches‚ Pastas and deserts. Strategies:- The strategies at Pizza hut are guided by principles like Cleanliness‚ Hospitality‚ Accuracy‚ Maintenance‚ Product quality and Speed (CHAMPS)
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The poem "On the Subway" by Sharon Olds plays off its title to convey a sense of uncertainty‚ dread‚ fear‚ and urban tension. The poem itself details the feelings experienced by the speaker as she sits on the subway‚ though the subway itself is not mentioned in the poem itself. The situation is set by the title‚ and this makes all that follows clear as far as its meaning is concerned. The poet creates a dramatic situation through the eyes of one participant‚ and while nothing really happens beyond
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AP Poetry Essay Question: In “On the Subway‚” Sharon Olds brings two worlds into close proximity. Identify the contrasts that develop both portraits in the poem and discuss the insights the narrator comes to as a result of the experience. Refer to such literary techniques as tone‚ poetic devices‚ imagery‚ and organization. The three sections of “On the Subway” by Sharon Olds express the complicated relationship between Caucasians and African-Americans. In the first section the author presents
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Toronto’s Subway- Time to Expand All over the world‚ underground subway systems are relied on by millions of commuters to get to where they need to be on a daily basis. Large cities are defined by their public transit system and in many cities they are the “go to” method of transportation through the city. In New York City (NYC)‚ the fastest way to commute is by underground subway and the NYC subway transports about 7.5 million people every day. There are many benefits from having a very good and
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New York City encompasses urban ethnographies that represent cultures around the divergent globe. In these cultures‚ one can see the dynamic traditions of China on one street‚ and the traditions of Africa on the next. The city is truly an amazing place to become a global citizen of the world. As a student that gets to live and learn each day in this environment‚ I am blessed. After only a few months‚ my perspective has changed for the better. Viewing new religions and philosophies‚ it is
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