Interest in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-speed_rail">high-speed rail</a> (HSR) is growing around the world and the number of countries running these trains is expected to nearly double over the next few years, according to new research by the Worldwatch Institute for <a href="http://vitalsigns.worldwatch.org/" target="_blank">Vital Signs Online</a>. By 2014, high-speed trains will be operating in nearly 24 countries, including […]
Annual Darbar of J&K reopening on November 07 at Jammu
Srinagar, October 10 (Scoop News) – According to a Government Order issued by General Administration Department here today, the Government offices observing five days week shall close at Srinagar on October 28, 2011 (Friday) after the office hours whereas the offices observing six days week shall close on October 29, 2011(Saturday) after the […]
Darbar Move offices to close on April 29 reopen on May 09 at Srinagar
Jammu, April 8 (Scoop News) – According to a Government Order issued here today, the Government offices observing five days week shall close at Jammu on April 29, 2011 (Friday) after the office hours whereas the offices observing six days week shall close on April 30, 2011.( Saturday) after the office hours and reopen at […]
Eurostar’s New Logo: A New Look For The Same Old Story?
Eurostar has recently changed its original 1994 logo for something more… Hum… Modern? Swish? Stylish? Different? Vulgar? Cheesy? Ugly? Spermatozoid-like? You name it; most passengers already said it. . According to the Channel tunnel high-speed passenger rail service, the update was necessary; and to explain on the company’s official Facebook page, that the logo is “to […]
The Invisible Cyclists: Immigrants and the Bike Community
By Alex Schmidt First published by Good Magazine and Streetsblog LA thanks to the support and funding from the Spot.Us community and a grant from the California Endowment. They ride on the sidewalks around the city, many of them without helmets or lights. For thousands of immigrants in Los Angeles, the bicycle is their primary means of transportation. But […]
Delegate’s Call: Hang Up and Drive
By Destiny Shelton Capital News Service RICHMOND – When you’re driving and you suddenly hear your phone ring, your first reaction is to answer it, right? Satisfying that urge would be illegal under legislation before the Virginia General Assembly. Delegate Vivian Watts, D-Annandale, has proposed a bill to prohibit any driving while using a cell […]
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