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    flying cars, high-speed rail is one of the most iconic futuristic technologies discussed today. With great success, European and Asian countries such as Germany, France, Japan and China have been enjoying bullet trains for decades. Japan has been a leading innovator of high-speed trains, and has currently developed a train capable of 315 mph (Shadbolt). This MagLev is revolutionizing public transport and changing how the world view trains forever. The average European high-speed train can travel

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    federal and local governments. The reliability on private investors for capital funds is questionable approach. The California High Speed Rail Authority has received cautions from the state Senate Transportation and Housing Committee regarding the availability of matching funds for High Speed Rail construction. Most importantly the advisor of the California High Speed Rail Authority, Lehman Brothers has described the risks that are capable of restricting private investment in the project. These risks

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    Would lowering the speed limits on highways actually make driving on them safer? I never really gave much thought about how much speed limits can affect safety. Growing up, it was drummed into my head that speed kills. It wasn’t until I moved to Germany that I was able to even challenge the phrase “speed kills”. Being able to drive at any speed I want on the Autobahn has produced thoughts that completely destroy the phrase “speed kills”. So… Would lowering the speed limits on highways actually

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    Against High-Speed Rail The development of transportation system in the United States is a mandate of the federal government as delineated by the Constitution. The US has enjoyed a legacy in development and exploration of transport system channels. As a result, this has enhanced movement of people and goods across the nation. Presently, the US has an advanced network of paved highways and the world’s most sophisticated commercial aviation architecture. However, triumph of the transportation system

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    (FIRST DRAFT) California State Infrastructure Spending: High-speed Rail a Bad Idea The California High-Speed Rail is a high-speed rail system currently under construction in California and is a bad idea for the state. During the November election in 2008, Californians were asked to approve a $45 billion bullet train. Proposition 1A passed, but just barely. Since then just about everything the voters were promised in 2008 about the rail system has changed. With a $45 billion price tag, and with

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    California High Speed Rail High speed rail transportation has become an important issue in California that could potentially help our current transportation system and other environmental issues that need to be dealt with. This is an important issue to look into because currently our transportation system could be a lot more efficient using high speed rail instead of just the current car and air system that we have right now. Because of this there are a lot of potential benefits from the economic

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    The people of Wisconsin who commute from Madison to Milwaukee and vice versa would find a High speed rail line useful for many reasons. Granted most people that commute from Madison to Milwaukee of vice versa aren’t doing it every day. They are generally just doing it once in a while. The technology of high speed rails is relatively simple; it consists of magnetic tracks repelling the train with a polar opposite magnet on the bottom. This creates a surface with little friction; therefore the train

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    California High Speed Rail Authority has received cautions from the state Senate Transportation and Housing Committee regarding the availability of matching funds for High Speed Rail

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    Takara Kabuto Single Speed Road Bike is one of the most favorable options for commuters who are seeking a quick, affordable way around the city. The bike offers an option to either cruise around for just a relaxing ride or to o off on a biking adventure and even to cruise through the heavy traffic in the city. This single speed bike gives the freedom to escape the delays and unnecessary costs that is associated with a motorcar or taking the bus or train. The Takara Kabuto Single Speed Road Bike is beautifully

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    HR Plan for the UK High Speed Rail Link Project 10/24/2014 Business Report OLUMIDE SHOFOLUWE   Contents 1.0 Introduction 3 2.1 Recruitment and Selection Strategy 4 2.2 HR Management Structure 10 2.3 HR Staff Structure 15 3.0 Conclusion and Recommendation 19 4.0 References 20   HR Plan for the UK High Speed Rail Link Project Using relevant theories and approaches develop an HR plan for the UK Speed Rail Link Project. Focus on designing, recruiting and selecting the HR team. 1.0 Introduction

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