Truemors
Socialism on a bus route
Is it capitalism or socialism when a company owned by another company who then states it will not provide a social necessity unless they are subsidised by the public purse?It is often said here and elsewhere that capitalism should be allowed to run its course because that is... 
St. Charles Avenue streetcars win federal stimulus cash
For some light relief, I'm pleased to announce the streetcars in New Orleans will get Federal Stimulus cash. " If you live in Uptown New Orleans, part of the $787 billion federal economic stimulus package is coming... 
Urban Orgs. to Question City Council and Mayoral Candidates
Ten urban-minded organizations are combining forces to question City Council and mayoral candidates about their vision for Austin’s urban core.Event details:WHEN: Saturday, April 4th, 10 am – 1:30 pmWHERE: St. David’s Episcopal Church @ 304 E. 7th StreetAttendees are...
March 11 marks the five year anniversary of the Madrid bombings
Today, March 11, marks the five year anniversary of the Madrid bombings that killed 191 people and wounded 1,800. It was on March 11 2004, that during the morning rush hour in the Spanish capital, terrorists boarded... 
Is Ignorance Really Bliss?
As a student of Simon Fraser University active in both Burnaby and Surrey campus, an inherent need for using the Translink system is required to get to each location. All these transiting experiences have brought... 
Harper, Campbell make Evergreen Line funding announcement in BC
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and BC Premier Gordon Campbell announced today that there will be an Evergreen Skytrain Line to the Tri-cities area of Vancouver. Harper thinks that the new project will boost... 
Record-high gas prices make Americans use transit instead of cars
Americans seem to realize, that money saved on mass transit is a good thing instead of the daily pain at the pump. " Americans hopped on buses, subways and commuter rails more last year amid record-high gas prices...
Commuters face traffic hell due to Pattullo Bridge closure
Barry Artiste Op/Ed Commuters this morning are in for a surprise as the Putallo bridge they rely on to get across the Fraser River will be closed for 6 weeks, apparently a homeless person decided to warm himself... 
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Two million descend on Washington for Obama's Inauguration Day
Two million people have descended on Washington DC for the Inauguration of Barack Obama, and the crowds have clogged the mass transit lines and security checkpoints as they try to get a spot to witness a moment in... 
Deal finally reached in Russian-Ukrainian gas dispute
It if confirmed. After lengthy negations, Russian and Ukrainian PMs have signed a deal that will not only see gas transit to Europe restored but will resume gas supplies to Ukraine itself. This is a major break in...
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 47 wks ago | updated 47 wks ago
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Ukraine signs Russian gas transit deal
The Ukraine has signed a deal to allow the exchange of Russian gas supplies to Europe, according to the Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko." "We signed the protocol today," Tymoshenko said after talks with Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek in the Ukrainian capital... 
Atheist "No God" Ad Campaign Launches in UK
An atheist ad campaign launched today in the UK, with hundreds of advertisements splashed over buses and within the London underground that question the existence of God and encourage people to simply be good and... 
created by Terri Potratz | 49 wks ago | updated 49 wks ago
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