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Respite for Commuters
A new ride-sharing app in gaining in popularity as bus and taxi fees continue to rise and commuters continue to look for more efficient routers. Jordan Mills, a small business owner who commutes into downtown from his home in Brentwood has to transfer buses twice, then, take the subway to get to his workplace. Not only did he find the commute quite costly and uncomfortable in the rush-hour crowds, he found it time- consuming. But with the availability of the new app Freewheel, he found that he saved time and money with a quick ride available within 5 minutes of flagging for a ride from any location he was at. “This is definitely the future of transportation,” said Jordan. “I can’t get to work and back any other way now”.Jordan Mills isn't the only commuter who feels this way. An estimated 2000 new commuters in the city of Sherwood alone are expected to use the ride-sharing app within the next year and almost 500 new drivers have signed up to the program.
Freewheel is available for download at the Freewheel website and at Miniapp.com and Amacom.com.
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www.freewheel.com/history
The idea for Freewheel began when Michael Owens and his co-workers first started a carpooling program at the company they worked at. Owens had to transfer the subway three times and the bus twice to get to work and although he could drive, the parking was limited. Fie managed the group by assigning different drivers and mapped out routes to each co-worker’s homes. Fie created an app that everyone could connect and communicate through so that the designated drivers and passengers could easily find each other. Five years later, Freewheel is now a major company with tens of thousands of users, both drivers and commuters around the country.
Freewheel is dedicated to keeping the cost of commuting down and the efficiency up. In time, it hopes to bring its services to people around the world.
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Technology Initiatives
is proud to present the
New Innovation Award to:
Michael Owens, CEO of Freewheel
This award recognizes the innovation and creativity of new talent in the technology industry. It also acknowledges the effort to help consumers through the use of technology with a novel idea that has transformed the transportation community.
Susan Vaneer
Exexutive Mananager, Technology Initiatives
Question 1:
The word “respite” in the title of the article is closest in meaning to A. Employment
B. Immunity
C. A refund
D. A break
Question 2:
What is indicated about Freewheel? A. It started out small.
B. It is an international company.
C. It employs bus drivers.
D. It is good for the environment.
Question 3:
How are Jordan Mills and Michael Owens similar? A. Both started technology companies.
B. Both wanted an efficient way to commute.
C. Both were employed in public transportation.
D. Both won awards for their achievements.
Question 4:
What is the certificate awarding? A. The best drivers
B. Environmental efforts
C. A good idea
D. The highest-earning company
Question 5:
What is most likely true about Michael Owens? A. He dislikes driving.
B. He owns a taxi company.
C. He wants to expand his business.
D. He has met Jordan Mills.
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Language Scholarship
The Blackrock Education Foundation would like to announce that we will begin taking applications for the 24th German Language Scholarship starting March 10 and ending on March 31. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
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- prove advanced proficiency in the German language
- submit a complete health check
- submit a recommendation from a previous language instructor
The German Language scholarship is intended for students who already speak German at an advanced level. Therefore, this scholarship is for students who plan to use the German language to study in Germany in the near future.
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Date: April 15
Subject: Blackrock Scholarship
Attachment: scholarship information
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Randall Auto Body- To: Ken Alberts
From: Clarissa Pierce
Date: June 13
Subject:Shipping Contracts
Hello Mr. Alberts,
I am writing on behalf of my company, Action Services. Our company specializes in creating personalized flower arrangements, gift baskets, and novelty gifts. Recently we have been going over our books and realized we were paying too much to our current shipping company. We would be interested in offering you the opportunity to take over our account if you could provide US with some competitive rates. I have included a recent invoice of shipping costs with our current carrier, Express Corp. If you feel that you could beat their prices, we would like to try to work with you. Please let me know what you think.
Sincerely,
Clarissa Pierce
Account Manager, Action Services
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To:Clarissa Pierce
From: Ken Alberts
Date: June 14
Subject:Shipping Contracts
Dear Ms. Pierce,
Thank you for contacting US at Emergent Solutions. I have taken a look at your invoice from your last bill from Express Corp. and I believe that we can beat their prices. I would be happy to send over my account director to try to tailor a delivery package that is perfect for your needs. Since most of the shipping that you do is within the state and composed of relatively small items, I believe our express courier service will be perfect. We use fuel- efficient hybrid vehicles to run our small deliveries and are able to pass the savings on to our customers. As the Account Director, I look forward to working with Action Services in the future.
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To: Ken Alberts
From: Clarissa Pierce
Date: June 16
Subject:Shipping Contracts
Mr. Alberts,
This sounds amazing! You have no idea how much it means to our company that you are using environmentally responsible transportation. Action Services was originally formed by a collection of Environmental Studies students at City College here. Everything we do is ethically sourced and recyclable. We can’t wait to meet with your team.
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Account Manager, Action Services - To: Aaron Donald
From: James Holt
Date: Jan. 12
Subject:First Quarter Performance Review
Dear Aaron,
I just wanted to give you a heads-up that the performance evaluations are going to be going forward as discussed. I know this was an area of stress for you in the fourth quarter of last year, so I wanted to give you plenty of advanced warning. You will need to bring your numbers up significantly if you want to pass the review. As you know, we have been struggling to make our sales goals over the past several years, and I am afraid Mr. Jones is determined to trim the staff if things don't change. I have far exceeded my target numbers, so I have included an attachment with some possible leads for sales. Give them a shot.
Good luck,
James
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To: James Holt
From: Aaron Donald
Date: Jan. 12
Subject: First Quarter Performance Review
James,
Thank you so much for the leads. I will get on them right away. I don't know why my sales are slumping so much lately in the technologies division. It seems like every sales technique 1 learned in school isn't working anymore. I am thinking about changing industries if I don't pass our review when it comes out in March. My sister is opening a beauty parlor and she was asking me to become a barber. Imagine that! Anyway, thank you again for the notice about the possible layoffs coming up. I will try to get my numbers up to standards, but I think that Mr. Jones may have already decided to let me go.
All the best,
Aaron
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Possible Sales Leads for JanuaryName Division Account Potential Rating Sally Jones Technologies $35,000-$50,000 Silver Bod Knuddle Technologies $100,000 and up Gold Marquise Lee Technologies $12,000-$20,000 Bronze/Silver Respite for Commuters
A new ride-sharing app in gaining in popularity as bus and taxi fees continue to rise and commuters continue to look for more efficient routers. Jordan Mills, a small business owner who commutes into downtown from his home in Brentwood has to transfer buses twice, then, take the subway to get to his workplace. Not only did he find the commute quite costly and uncomfortable in the rush-hour crowds, he found it time- consuming. But with the availability of the new app Freewheel, he found that he saved time and money with a quick ride available within 5 minutes of flagging for a ride from any location he was at. “This is definitely the future of transportation,” said Jordan. “I can’t get to work and back any other way now”.
Jordan Mills isn't the only commuter who feels this way. An estimated 2000 new commuters in the city of Sherwood alone are expected to use the ride-sharing app within the next year and almost 500 new drivers have signed up to the program.
Freewheel is available for download at the Freewheel website and at Miniapp.com and Amacom.com.
===========================www.freewheel.com/history
The idea for Freewheel began when Michael Owens and his co-workers first started a carpooling program at the company they worked at. Owens had to transfer the subway three times and the bus twice to get to work and although he could drive, the parking was limited. Fie managed the group by assigning different drivers and mapped out routes to each co-worker’s homes. Fie created an app that everyone could connect and communicate through so that the designated drivers and passengers could easily find each other. Five years later, Freewheel is now a major company with tens of thousands of users, both drivers and commuters around the country.
Freewheel is dedicated to keeping the cost of commuting down and the efficiency up. In time, it hopes to bring its services to people around the world.
===============================
Technology Initiatives
is proud to present the
New Innovation Award to:
Michael Owens, CEO of Freewheel
This award recognizes the innovation and creativity of new talent in the technology industry. It also acknowledges the effort to help consumers through the use of technology with a novel idea that has transformed the transportation community.
Susan Vaneer
Exexutive Mananager, Technology Initiatives