More details on how BC's German Ferries May Be Lemons

"Heavy fuel use, noise, vibration and air-sucking propellers said to be problems."So much for the Campbell Liberals' green agenda..."On Dec. 13, 2007, the first of three Super C-class vessels built for $542...

Britain goes slow as trains, planes and ships cut fuel costs

Even jet planes are slowing down to save fuel - well really to save 'fuel costs' which is perhaps slightly different - an economic rather than environmental decision. If that's what it takes to save the planet...

Turkey introduces smoking ban

"ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- A law extending a smoking ban in Turkey to most enclosed areas -- including taxis, ferries and shopping malls -- came into effect Monday in the nicotine-addicted nation. Around 40 percent...

More than 400 Indonesians evacuated after ferries hit reef: official

""We have evacuated 420 passengers out of all 450 passengers aboard the two ferries which hit reefs this morning," said Roki Asikin, chief of Southeast Sulawesi's provincial rescue office."We are now transporting the remaining 30 passengers... There are no victims in this...

Where is Hollywood looking for new talent? Online

Where is Hollywood looking for new talent? Online If you're undiscovered but Web savvy, the new school of the streaming video revolution may be your big break By MELANIE McFARLAND P-I TELEVISION CRITIC For all of...

Storm seriously disrupts trains, ferries

(More information to come) AMSTERDAM — Train traffic was facing serious disruptions from the south-westerly storm that hit the Netherlands on Thursday afternoon. Dutch rail NS said only stop trains will be...

Pictures of Prapiroon

"Tung Wan = East Bay. The winds from Typhoon Prapiroon are hitting Hong Kong from the East, so the typhoon is blowing straight in to Tung Wan. UPDATE: 17:40pm The HKO's regional wind chart is showing a change in wind direction from east to southeast. This means the eye has...

River crossing forces highlight North Korean military strength

Rivers. Go over them, go through them, go around them. Going around them is usually a very long journey. Not to be recommended if you are in a hurry.

Trying to Keep Nation's Ferries Safe From Terrorists

To improve security on the nation's commuter ferries, the Coast Guard is studying screening methods.

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