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CATERPILLAR INC: BACKGROUND, INTRODUCTION, HOST COUNTRY OPERATION Before there was Caterpillar, a man by the name of Benjamin Holt would build his first combined harvester in Stockton, California in 1886. In the 1890’s, Holt would finish building his first steam traction engine tractor, working for the Holt Manufacturing Company. In 1910, the Holt Manufacturing Company registers “Caterpillar” as a trademark because of the way these track machines crawled around with their track type maneuverability

it is salt water, frozen, or in some way unattainable (Santa Clara Valley Water District, 2016). Humans have found many different ways to obtain this 1 percent of fresh water they need, but the techniques vary depending on location. In San Jose, California the fresh water is obtained through 3 major sources: groundwater, imported surface water, and local mountain surface water. These 3 sources contribute different amounts of water to the San Jose community but their contribution can vary due to factors

Chicanos in the United States have had similar experiences as a culture and as a people when it comes to the space around them. For many Chicanos during the 1820s, the creation of Olvera St. shaped their homes and lives around it while Chicanos in the post-war era have seen the effects of urban renewal and the freeway systems as it has slithered through and around their built environment. The tourist attraction Olvera St. not only produced economic benefits, but it as well brought an oppressive theme

life in a different area of Sacramento, California. Ernesto Galarza 's Sacramento is filled with a lot of Mexican and other Latin American people living in a particular area of the city. Barrio Boy 's Sacramento took place in around the 1910s-1920s which was the early 20th century. Joan Didion 's Sacramento was at a later time which was 1940s-1950s and was also a time when World War II took place. Since these stories both take place in Sacramento, California, they

piece “Barrio Boy” both talk a lot about how life was like in Sacramento while they were growing up. In Ernesto Galarza 's article, he writes about living in lower Sacramento and Didion 's essay, talks about life in a different area of Sacramento, California. Ernesto Galarza 's Sacramento is filled with a lot of Mexicans and other Latin American people living in a particular area of the city. Barrio Boy 's Sacramento took place in around the 1910s-1920s which was the early 20th century. Joan Didion

It is located in the Newport Back Bay for people to visit and learn about the wonderful Back Bay that is only steps from our very own school, CDM. The history of the Back Bay goes back a long time. In the 18th century when the Spanish arrived in California places like the Back Bay were very abundant. However by 1975 less than 10% remained in-between Santa Barbra and Mexico. In 1960 plans were made to make the back bay a large marina with houses right along the water. But in 1967 when a group of citizens

The Bear Flag Cafe, located in Newport Beach, CA, is a family owned business growing and swelling with people every day and hour of the week. Owner, Thos Carson, grew up on the Bear Flag boat fishing with his brother and father. He loved working and learning how to evaluate the different types of fish and figuring out which pieces are the best. He enjoyed the adventure involved with it and the mixture of science and passion involved in the journey. The first restaurant was originally created with

The city of Long Beach has an abundance of culture, resources, diversity and means. This reflection is what attracts many people to visit downtown, attend school and other surrounding vicinities. At the close of Fiscal Year 2015, “the City’s assets increased $118.9 million, or 3.5 percent from the prior fiscal year. Citywide, assets increased $282.3 million or 5.0 percent” (Finance, 2016). The report also states, “sales tax revenues increased 8.6 percent or $5.1 million. Other taxes, inclusive of

Though, the EIR does not provide a number for Car ownership rate, they do provide an approximation of the mode share at a.m. and p.m. peak hours; the data further reinforce the idea that the Plan Area must have a high rate of car ownership. In the Table IV.D-3, the mode share is illustrated as, “Person trips with auto, transit, and others[non-motorized modes such as walking and bicycling] on a weekday basis.” Under the existing condition plus plan, auto has about, “39.6% out of 21,240 persons during

records and information to a third party Veterans Affairs Certifying Official Palomar College, San Marcos, CA 2016 – Present • Knowledgeable on federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations, including the California Education Code and Title IV of the California Code of Regulations • Verify