Pioneer

Pioneer, The Pioneer or pioneering may refer to:

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Tuas North

Tuas North is a subzone of Tuas. It is bounded by Tuas Road, Ayer Rajah Expressway, Tuas West Road and Pioneer Road.

By 2016, this area will be connected to the MRT network through 3 stations:

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Pioneer (train)

The Pioneer was a passenger train run by Amtrak from Seattle, Washington to Chicago, Illinois via Portland, Oregon; Boise, Idaho; Salt Lake City, Utah; Denver, Colorado; and other intermediate points.

History

In the 1960s two Union Pacific Railroad streamliners provided service to Portland, Oregon via Boise, Idaho: the City of Portland (from Chicago) and the Portland Rose (from Kansas City, Missouri). The City of Portland had an illustrious pedigree: the first streamlined train with sleeping cars and the first streamliner in service between Chicago and the West Coast. Amtrak did not retain either train in 1971, preferring the Empire Builder for Chicago-Pacific Northwest service. Train travel between the Pacific Northwest and Denver now required going either west to California or east to Chicago.

Amtrak sought to fill this gap in 1977 with the introduction of the Pioneer between Seattle and Salt Lake City. The all-coach train operated on a daily 24-hour schedule with connections available in Ogden, Utah with the San Francisco Zephyr (Chicago–San Francisco). Meal service was provided in an on-board cafe, one of the then-new Amfleet "Am-dinettes." Coaches were all-reserved except between Portland and Seattle, where the Pioneer supplemented existing corridor service. In early 1977, Amtrak authorized approximately $500,000 to improve 13 stations along the route in Utah, Idaho and Oregon. Work included installation of passenger shelters, platforms and rehabilitation of existing stations. Regular service began on June 7.

Pioneer (military)

A pioneer (/ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪər/) is a soldier employed to perform engineering and construction tasks. The term is in principle similar to sapper.

Pioneers were originally part of the artillery branch of European armies. Subsequently, they formed part of the engineering branch, the logistic branch, part of the infantry; or even comprised a branch in their own right.

Historically, the primary role of pioneer units was to assist other arms in tasks such as the construction of field fortifications, military camps, bridges and roads. Prior to and during the First World War, pioneers were often engaged in the construction and repair of military railways.

During the 20th century, British Commonwealth military forces came to distinguish between small units of "assault pioneers" belonging to infantry regiments and separate pioneer units (as in the former Royal Pioneer Corps). The United States Marine Corps has sometimes organized its sappers into "Pioneer Battalions".

Origin of the term

The word pioneer is originally from France. The word (French: pionnier) was borrowed into English, from Old French pionnier, which meant a "foot soldier", from the root 'peon' recorded in 1523. It was used in a military sense as early as 1626–1627. In the late 18th century, Captain George Smith defined the term as:

Pioneer (Pioneer album)

Pioneer is a the first studio album by Pioneer. Slospeak Records released the album on January 24, 2012.

Critical reception

Dr. Tony Shore, signaling in a four star review from HM Magazine, opines, "just take a listen to this fun, powerful release from a great band with a new name." Awarding the album four stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, Nathaniel Schexnayder writes, "it spins remarkably well for a new band." Scott Fryberger, rating the album four stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, states, "Pioneer is a good dose of alternative rock with some pop punk qualities." Giving the album three and a half stars at New Release Tuesday, Jonathan J. Francesco describes, "Pioneer offers a thoughtful and pleasant soft rock release". Keith Settles, indicating in a four star review by Indie Vision Music, says, "Pioneer has released an above average full length album thanks to solid production and good song writing."

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Pioneer (band)

Pioneer, formerly News from Verona, is an American Christian music band. They come from Indianapolis, Indiana. The band started making music in 2008. Their membership is Chad Shirrell, Dalton Meyers, Dan Voris, and Dustin Jones, with former members being Josh Randolph and Nick Berry. The band released, an extended play as News from Verona, All I Know Is I Know Nothing, independently, in 2010. Their next release, a studio album, was released by Slospeak Records, Pioneer, in 2012. They released, a second extended play, Passive Aggression, Pt. 1, in 2015, with Slospeak Records.

Background

Pioneer, who formerly went by News from Verona, is a Christian music band from Indianapolis, Indiana. Their current members are lead vocalist and guitarist, Chad Shirrell, lead guitarist, Dalton Meyers, guitarist, Dustin Jones, and drummer, Dan Voris. Their former members are former front man lead vocalist and keyboardist, Josh Randolph, and bassist, Nick Berry.

Music history

The band commenced as a musical entity in 2008, with their first release, All I Know Is I Know Nothing, an extended play, that was independently released, on June 8, 2010. Their first studio album, Pioneer, was released on January 24, 2012, with Slospeak Records. This album had three singles released, where they charted on the Billboard magazine Christian Rock chart, while "Treason" and "Dream" peaked at No. 1 on the chart, "Lights" reached a peak position of No. 6. They released, an extended play, Passive Aggression, Pt. 1, with Slospeak Records, on May 12, 2015.