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The average daily weekday ridership in Houston is 39,500. Houston operates a fleet of 18 Avanto light-rail vehicles built by Siemens. Each vehicle is 96 foot long and has four low platfrm doors per side and has a capacity of 72 seated and 148 standing passengers.
The arrival of METRORail came 64 years after the previous streetcar system was shut down, which left Houston as the largest city in the United States without a rail system since 1990 when the Blue Line opened in Los Angeles. METRORail is operated by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas, or METRO for short.
Being the second major light rail service in Texas (first is the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system) is the METRORail enough for the residents of Houston? As of April 15, 2006, there have been 129 crashes officially confirmed. One crash has resulted in a fatality; the fatal crash occurred on May 10, 2005 and involved a man in a pickup truck who ran through a red light at the Jefferson Street intersection and collided with a train, killing the driver of the truck instantly and causing minor injuries to several passengers of the train.
There are several possible reasons for the high accident rate; an often proffered explanation is that the entire 7.5 miles (12.1 km) of track runs in city streets unlike systems with private right-of-ways. METRO has consistently blamed driver error as the cause of the high collision rate and the transit agency’s police department regularly tickets motorists who cross paths with the train.
Since its inception, METRORail has been the source of several political controversies in Houston. Taking into consideration the rising gas prices and exhausting supply for global resources, Houston needs more methods of public transport.
The METRORail is a commonly used transportation system for college students and middle-class workers who do not want to be stuck in traffic in peak hours. A number of apartment complexes have been built in close proximity to the METRORail. Some of these apartments include Gables, Waterford Square, Scotland Yard, Broadstone etc. (insert link). With growing Houston population we need more METRorails with mess number of crashes.
To train and empower Children and Adults to pull themselves from poverty and help people of Arusha and Tanzania become self sustainable and educated. As children are educated and become apart of the centre they are encouraged to give back and volunteer themselves, creating a cycle of support to those who need it by those who were and are in similar situations. They serve groups of all ages in the Arusha area. Their schools serve children of all ages and backgrounds. Vocational Training is available to young adults who do not have the skills to enter the workforce while training and council is made available to those affected by HIV/AIDS. On Saturdays clubs are arranged for the children to mix and play together while the younger ones learn from the older children. HIV widows are brought together on Saturdays to support each other. To compensate for the small number of teaching and counseling staff. Capable volunteers are also needed to train teachers and staff as well as help brainstorm and work with the Board of Directors to create and plan new ideas and events.
Volunteers can assist by doing the following tasks:
Tending to and teaching children from 2-10 years of age Planning activities and spending time with the children on weekend clubs from ages 2-17 years of life. Counseling adults, especially widows, about HIV/AIDS and how to cope with the disease Creating discussions among individuals for group support Marking assignments from the school Other tasks that you may be requested to preform outside of your core duties: Aside from regular duties the volunteer is invited to join the directors in brainstorming ideas and initiating new ideas for fundraiser, training, and the website. This can include simple brainstorming and bouncing ideas off of each other to writing and correcting proposals and sending them out to appropriate agencies.
Volunteers with the following specific skills are preferred for this placement:
Doctor Nurse Medical Student Emergency Medical Technician Standard First-Aid Health & Hygiene Training HIV/AIDS Awareness Training Child & Youth Worker Early Childhood Education At-Risk Youth Work Recreational Programming Social Worker (BSW) Program Proposal Writting Social Work Student Day Care Work Crisis Counseling Teacher – English Teacher – Math Teacher – Science Teacher – Physical Education TEFL Certificaiton / Training Computers – MS Office Software Computers – Graphic Design Computers – Web Design Educational Games Sexual & Reproductive Health Training
Basecamp International Centers welcomes all the interested volunteers from around the world to volunteer and make a difference. If you are interested in this placement then please contact us for the details: Email: info@basecampcenters.com Website: www.basecampcenters.com Mailing Address 298 Bagot Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7K 3B4 Phone: 613.541.7862 Toll Free : 866.646.4693 Fax: 613.541.1604
Los Angeles, CA (Dec. 21, 2008) – The holiday season may bring visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads, but trouble can ensue when pies, cakes, cookies and other fatty holiday treats start dancing on our plates.
With careful planning and smart choices, you can have your fill of holiday cheer without filling your plate with calorie-rich foods, said Netty Levine, RD, CDE, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, at Cedars- Sinai Medical Center.
“You can enjoy your favorite traditional holiday foods in moderation without dragging extra pounds into the New Year,” Levine said. “Make smart choices at parties and in buffet lines, and on days you’re not celebrating make sure you’re eating healthy, well-balanced meals.”
Fitting in exercise, drinking plenty of water and maintaining a healthy diet will not only be good for your waist line, but can also ensure you have enough energy for the season’s many celebrations, Levine said.
She offers these suggestions for sensible eating during the holidays:
1. Vow to maintain, not gain. If you’re on a long-term weight loss plan, make every effort to maintain your weight. Maintaining weight despite the season’s many temptations should be considered a reasonable goal.
2. When going to a holiday potluck, bring along a healthy dish or treat you enjoy. Find ways to lighten up traditional recipes, or bring along a vegetable or fruit tray. Presentation and creativity count!
3. Never go to a party hungry. Eat a small healthy meal or snack to ward off cravings, which can help make temptation easier to resist.
4. Drink water. Avoiding high-calorie beverages will make those holiday splurges easier on your waistline.
5. When dining buffet-style, choose a smaller plate and pile it high with fruits, vegetables and green salads. Load up on lean roasted meats, and choose small portions of your holiday favorites
6. Dodge the pre-dinner cocktail. Alcohol makes you hungrier, and lower inhibitions can lead to poor food choices. Opt instead for a drink with your meal. When ordering cocktails, reach for those made with a low- or no-calorie mixer.
7. Don’t be too busy for breakfast. Starting the day with a healthy meal will help control cravings later.
8. Be picky about dessert. Indulge only in your very favorites, and when presented with several dessert options, choose just one. Check in with yourself when eating. Do you want the whole portion of a rich treat, or do you feel satisfied after a few bites?
9. Make time for exercise – be active when you can. Even short bits of exercise can add up.
10. Focus on friends and family, not the food. Make the company of loved ones the center of your gathering – not the tasty treats.
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