...Maynard/Stow — “Every once in a while, people need to be in the presence of things that are really far away.” This was the concluding sentence of a short essay by Ian Frazier appearing in the New Yorker magazine, February 2011. You know – like mountain tops, the Grand Canyon, the Empire State Building or the bow of the Titanic (before it sank). Maynard and Stow offer remarkably few opportunities to be in a place where distant vistas are a view. Once upon a time Summer Hill, now tree-covered and trail-crossed, was open pasture. History Society pictures taken as recently as World War II show an expanse with few trees. Decades earlier, state surveyors installed an official stone marker atop Summer Hill, with the expectation that from that point, clear viewing was available in all directions. Marble Hill, at 440 feet, the highest elevation in Stow, is similarly tree-obstructed. Stow does offer a hill with a present-day view. Stories hold that ships’ pilots in Boston harbor used the stand of pine trees atop Pilot Grove Hill as a navigational landmark, suggesting that in the reverse direction a person atop the hill could see Boston’s skyscrapers. Alas, not so. Mayhap from a treetop, but not from ground level. However, Birch Hill Road, elevation 370 feet, does offer a glimpse of Mt. Wachusett, twenty miles to the northwest. Bridges can offer vistas. White Pond Road over the Assabet River, on the Stow/Maynard border, offers good views up and down river – albeit less than...
Words: 772 - Pages: 4
...SYNTHESIS An English man named Andrew Stow and his wife opened the Lord Stow’s Bakery in the 1980s in Coloane Village in Macau. It was a modest small village shop wherein the pastries are supposed to catering hotels in Macau however neighbours insist to buy the good smelling goodies baked in the store. Lord Stow’s Bakery suddenly became famous for one item – Andrew’s egg tart. Macanesians and tourist alike won’t mind going to Coloane just to get a taste of the egg tart and bring some home for their family and friends. The bakery became Macau’s tourist attraction and even can be considered as the country’s trademark. As for Lord Stow’s, the egg tart sales comprise about 60% of the bakery’s revenue. Lord Stow’s business philosophy is to ensure that his produce is always fresh, healthy, natural, and of the highest possible quality. He refused to allow his range to include additives and preservatives which is common to other bakeries. Although reluctant to go international, there were a lot of offers to franchise from people around the globe. The first franchise store opens in Mongkok, Hong Kong in 1997, in Taiwan in 1998, Japan in 1999 and also in the Philippines later that year. Thailand in 2000, South Korea in 2001. There were a lot of hesitations as there were a lot of copy cats of the egg tarts suddenly came in existence in the market and such has greatly affected the sales of Lord Stows Bakery. CURRENT SITUATION After Andrew Lord Stow passed away in 2006, His sister Eileen...
Words: 740 - Pages: 3
...In the 15th century Tenochtitlan and Cuzco were among the largest cities in the world, with between 100,000 to 200,000 inhabitants. Both cities maintained their high degree of urbanism with a complex command system of labor services and goods (von Sivers, Desnoyers, and Stow 450). In the center of Tenochtitlan there was a large platform with the main pyramid with temples for the gods on top, along with various ceremonial centers (von Sivers, Desnoyers, and Stow 450). Adjacent to the platform was a market and a series of palaces for the ruling elite, including guest quarters, administrative offices, storage facilities, kitchens, the high court of the elite, court of appeals for commoners, low court for civil cases, workshops for craftspeople,...
Words: 330 - Pages: 2
...Sustainable Companies Sustainable development is a concept that looks to meet “the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (Lawrence & Weber, 2011, p. 223). Weyerhaeuser and The Stow Company are two companies that are known for their production of sustainable products and their commitment to social responsibility. Weyerhaeuser has been in the business of making wood products for over 100 years. During this time, their commitment to the sustainability of the environment has been unwavering. Weyerhaeuser has always been concerned with the sustainability of the forests that they log and as environmental concerns have arisen and technological advances have been made, they have adapted their sustainability goals to include such things as a 10 percent reduction of waste water discharge, a 40 percent reduction of emissions, a 20 percent energy efficiency improvements in their facilities, a 10 percent reduction in solid waste, and a supplier code of ethics (Progress towards sustainability, 2011). Weyerhaeuser’s efforts to improve their social responsibility commitments has helped them to increase their net sales, revenues, and net earnings despite the housing market slump over the past 5 years (Financial results, 2011). Weyerhaeuser’s vision and mission statement is “to release the potential in trees to solve important problems for people and the planet. We do this through strong leadership, unwavering values,...
Words: 1016 - Pages: 5
...Headband missing Pull the dot fastener with tab unserviceable Parachutist retention strap M/R above adjusting buckle Adjusting buckle twisted Parachutist retention strap twisted L/R side Chinstrap reversed Canopy release assembly improperly assembled L/R side Foreign debris in canopy release assembly L/R side Chest strap M/R around main lift web Chest strap twisted Chest strap ejector snap will not seat Excess webbing not stored in webbing retainer Waistband unserviceable Waistband twisted Waistband M/R over D-Ring L/R side Waistband M/R under horizontal back strap Waistband M/R behind main lift web Waistband not routed through waistband retainer L/R side Waistband adjuster panel M/R under lowering line adapter web Waistband adjuster panel M/R under horizontal backstrap Improper quick release in waistband Waistband adjuster panel twisted Quick release snap reversed Quick release snap has locking tie Quick release snap in wrong position on D-Ring Quick release link not routed through “V” ring HPT lowering line M/R through M1950 weapons case Adjusting strap M/R through adjusting strap connectors Adjusting strap no half hitch Adjusting strap twisted Hole in M1950 weapons case Slide fastener not secured Tab thong not secure Tab thong secured by both upper tie down tape and lift fastener Weapon reversed Upper tie down tape below chest strap Left connector snap safetied Lanyard not gutted on reserve parachute Safety wire improperly positioned between...
Words: 669 - Pages: 3
...Part B – Paper 1 – General Ship Knowledge (3 hrs, 50% pass) Function (2): Cargo handling and stowage at the operational level Competence: Monitor the loading, stowage, securing, care during the voyage and the unloading of cargoes Inspect and report defects and damages to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks Criteria: Cargo operations are carried out in accordance with the cargo plan or other document and established safety rules and regulations, equipment operating instructions and shipboard stowage limitations. The handling of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes complies with international regulations and recognized standards and codes of safe practice. Communications are clear, understood and consistently successful. The inspections are carried out in accordance with laid down procedures and defects and damages are detected and properly reported. Cargo handling and stowage 1. Cargo handling, stowage & securing. i. 2. Knowledge of the effect of cargo including heavy lifts on the seaworthiness and stability of the ship. i. When loading due regard must be had for the vessel’s stability. The cargo should be so distributed that there is a reasonable GM on completion of loading. 3. Knowledge of safe handling, stowage and securing of cargoes including solid bulk cargoes and dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes and their effect on the safety of life and of the ship. i. Refer to IMDG Code 4. Ability to establish and maintain effective...
Words: 8160 - Pages: 33
...colony paid about $300 for the bell. In 1732 constructon began on the State House (now called Independence Hall) to house Pennsylvania’s government body—the Pennsylvania Assembly. The bell tower, complete with a bell, was completed in 1751. However, the bell was not audible throughout Philadelphia. Cracking the Original Bell The bell arrived in August 1752—ten months after it was commissioned. The assembly members wanted to test the bell before installing it. However, the bell cracked upon being rung because the metal was extremely brittle. Casting another Bell John Pass and John Stow, two of Philadelphia’s founders, were commissioned to recast and solidify the bell. They broke down the original bell, added more metals to strengthen it, and recast. The new bell was installed in the State House bell tower in March 1753. However, Philadelphians were displeased with its sound. Therefore, Pass and Stow recast the bell once again. The new—and third version—of the Old State House Bell was installed in June 1753. The Old State House Bell became known as the Liberty Bell in 1839 by abolitionists. Ringing the Liberty Bell The bell rang on various occasions from 1753 to 1841. The bell was rung to summon citizens and Assembly members, make announcements, and celebrate historical events. September 1764 Repeal of the Sugar Act. October 1765 Summon citizens to a public meeting to discuss the Stamp Act. February 1771 Call Assembly together to petition the King for a...
Words: 567 - Pages: 3
... He once told me that the pillow he had to wear was like a shelf for his liquor. What did I know? I stopped getting excited at the sight of Santa Claus walking through our trailer door when I was five and Santa pulled off his beard and asked me to get him a stiff drink. So I’ve pretty much been pickpocketing all my life; even after my old man skipped town without so much as a damn note or phone call for his only son. I don’t keep the wallets anymore, but I do keep the cash. Literally. I have this huge cardboard box full of money that I have hidden in the room I rent. I don’t know how much is in there, but it’s a helluva lot. One day Pop will show up again. I’ll hand him the boxful of money, he will throw me some bills, and then I’ll just stow them away without counting them. That’s what I think. Like I said, it was a Sunday when I saw this man and his son walking around an outdoor fish market. I’d just had a meal across the street at a Chinese restaurant. The food there sucks but they’re pretty generous with their fortune cookies. It’s like they have to make up for the lousy food by burying their customers in cookies and all the packets of 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 100020.indd 21 12/11/10 12.42 Side 8 af 11 sider soy sauce you can carry. That’s fine by me. I love those stupid fortune cookies. Today mine read, “A change in your daily routine will lead you to treasure.” I memorized it and...
Words: 1293 - Pages: 6
...COMM 225, FALL 2015: CASE STUDY DUE: November 28, 2015, 23:55 HR, SUBMIT ONLINE IN THE DROP BOX Each group is required to solve both cases provided below (i.e., answer all 4 questions) TO BE DONE IN GROUPS OF MAXIMUM OF 3 STUDENTS FROM THE SAME SECTION (WITH SAME CONTENT EXPECTATIONS) CASE 1: Cold Stone Transforms the Ice Cream Social with Facebook By Casey Hibbard (Published November 22, 2010) (Full length article available at http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/cold-stone-transforms-the-ice-cream-social-with-faceb ook/) Ice cream has always been social. But Cold Stone Creamery has found a way to make it even more so—with Facebook. Today, Cold Stone continues to innovate outside the kitchen, recently releasing what may be the first eGift feature on Facebook, and running contests that get thousands engaged even more deeply with the brand. The payoff goes well beyond greater customer engagement; Cold Stone’s promotions add to the bottom line by moving people from their computers to physical stores. In July 2010, Cold Stone made eGifting more tangible. Now you can send Facebook friends a code for an actual ice cream creation eGift, ranging from $5 to $7, right from the Cold Stone Facebook fan page for delivery via Facebook or email. Like a gift certificate, recipients can instantly redeem the gift at any of the retailer’s American locations by showing a printout or the code on their mobile phones. For a viral effect, the eGift shows up in the recipient’s...
Words: 2150 - Pages: 9
...Dick DeVos recently selected Phil Dolci, former President and CEO of the Crosman Corporation, to head the Stow Company Inc., a leader in home organization and storage products. Dolci, who holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, bring decades of experience to the Stowe Company. Devos said that he hopes Dolci will help the company continue to grow as he takes over as President and Chief Executive Officer. Dolci replaces the retiring Frank Newman, who led the company for the last four years. I am an admirer if Dick DeVos, primarily because of his business acumen. He grew up in the family business; however, he didn't officially start working Amway Corporation until 1974. Most men who have a cushy job in...
Words: 253 - Pages: 2
...City of Simi Valley Transit City of Simi Valley Transit provides a convenient and inexpensive way to travel in and around the City. Modern air-conditioned buses transport you in comfort to most major points of interest: shopping , schools, parks, public buildings and more! To fully enjoy the benefits of using the buses, please remember: • Food an beverages are not allowed on the buses. • Please extinguish all smoking materials before boarding a bus. • Radios, tape recorders, and electronic devices must be turned off when boarding a bus. Headphones are allowed. • Drivers cannot make change. Please be prepared to pay the EXACT FARE. • For Lost & Found items, call City of Simi Valley Transit at (805) 583-6456. Items may be retrieved from the Simi Valley Police Department Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Bus Stops are located approximately ¼ to ½ mile apart along routes within Simi Valley. For safety reasons, drivers are prohibited from making service stops in unauthorized areas. Please stand by a designated bus stop. • For your safety, all activities on-board buses may be recorded by video and audio. Routes A, B, & C provide bus service Monday through Saturday. Route D operates Monday through Friday. No Service Is Available On: New Years Day Labor Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day 4th of July Christmas Day Comments & Compliments Please call (805) 583-6456 We appreciate your comments and ensure that your...
Words: 2886 - Pages: 12
...2. Which boarding scenario among the different ones proposed would you recommend for implementation? Why? These are some recommendations we think Southwest should implement: * Putting more effort in educating customers on the boarding procedure * Make sure to board families with children first * As we know a lot of passenger especially new passengers are not familiar with the boarding process and this might cause delays. So by explaining them from the beginning what they can expect next or should do next you could speed up the boarding process. By boarding families with children first would give them more time to stow their entire luggage and settle down and avoid causing deletion by getting in the way of other customers. So by doing this people who are traveling alone or with their partner will not have to wait unnecessarily. 3. How should Southwest evaluate the gate boarding and plane turnaround process? We think Southwest Airlines should think of evaluating this by measuring the customer satisfaction after the changes are made. They would have to measure the performance of operations to see whether operations have improved or not and afterwards measure the plane turnaround time. Every minute they would be able to save would mean to save more money and at the end make more profit. 4. How would southwest know that the bottleneck has indeed been eliminated after the change in boarding process? To be able to know whether the bottleneck has indeed been...
Words: 330 - Pages: 2
...What it is: Portable power chargers are small battery packs that can be used during the day to top off batteries when they get low. What it does and how: Our products will charge your smartphones when you move. Consumers can store power to the ‘portable charger’ like an extra battery for your smartphones, and your smartphone will be refilled by connecting to the ‘portable charger’ whenever you want. How it addresses the problem/pain: While phones and tablets now get decent battery life, frequent travelers can infinitely use their cellphones and students can be unlimited to use their iPhones daily. Long days away from power outlets and heavy usage can drain even good batteries dry. What it is: Portable power chargers are small battery packs that can be used during the day to top off batteries when they get low. What it does and how: Our products will charge your smartphones when you move. Consumers can store power to the ‘portable charger’ like an extra battery for your smartphones, and your smartphone will be refilled by connecting to the ‘portable charger’ whenever you want. How it addresses the problem/pain: While phones and tablets now get decent battery life, frequent travelers can infinitely use their cellphones and students can be unlimited to use their iPhones daily. Long days away from power outlets and heavy usage can drain even good batteries dry. Concept Summary Concept Summary + Local market experts + Reliable Chinese OEM supplier + Easily...
Words: 1440 - Pages: 6
...Ch1~2 There are some forty thousand Chinese restaurants in the United States. They have spreaded nearly everywhere across America. Also, Chinese restaurants have been a weekly or monthly ritual for many Americans. There is a same point that Chinese restaurants had ended with a fortune cookies. Ch3~4 There was a battle between two cities, San Francisco and Los Angles. It was about who is the inventor of fortune cookies. San Francisco thought fortune cookies were introduced by Japanese immigrant. However, Los Angeles argued that the inventor of fortune cookies was a Chinese immigrant. The author began to investigate the fortune cookies. Maybe the question was still unanswered, but more evidences showed that fortune cookies were similar to Japanese deserts. In the past, Americans were always suspicious of Chinese immigrant, especially of the food and table manners. But Americans can accept more Chinese food and restaurants now. The popular dishes one Chinese menu is Chop suey. But Chop suey is not real Chinese food. It can be found in many places. Ch5~6 The Long March of General Tso, where she visited General Tso’s family in China in an attempt to understand how this became the ultimate Chinese-American dish. It also explains the differences between Chinese food in China vs. Chinese food in America. The Bean Sprout People are in the Same Boat We Are, on how fortune cookies became industrialized Ch7 Until the spring of 1989, there was one – and only one – farm...
Words: 389 - Pages: 2
...H: 44" Fine contemporary reproduction of a reclining plantation chair used during Spanish colonial era. The seat and back are in hand woven cane. GALLINERA Also known as a "Chicken Coop" Bench FILIPINO ca. 1880s A handsome 19th century jack-fruit wood bench. Reeded post construction with slatted under seat storage compartment. Single door with original knob intact. The back rest is also constructed in a similar slatted design. Wonderrful patina throughout. Dimensions: 58 inches wide x 20 inches deep x 34 inches high The term "GALINERA" is from the Spanish word Gallo for chicken. According to Philippine furniture oral tradition, this type of bench was placed outside the hacienda owner's office and is used by tenant farmers to stow their live chickens when they came to call on the haciendero to settle their accounts. The Casey Commoda by Apo Lakay Philippine Mahogany Cabinet or Commoda FILIPINO ca. late 19th or early 20th Century Wooden cabinet made of Narra (Mahogany) in the rococo taste. The rectangular top with a rope-twist edge and turreted corners above a case fitted with two paneled cupboard doors, each with elaborate floral and foliate carving, opening to two drop-front cabinets and three pull-out shelves, flanked to either side by a turned and barley-twist upright, raised on scrolled toes. Dimensions: 46 in H X 48 in. W X 22-1/2 in. D The de Leon-Marella Palillera by Leo Cloma Silver H: 14 1/4” (36 cm) /C: 5 1/2” (14 cm) Weight: 538g Estimate:...
Words: 323 - Pages: 2
