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Vancouver to spend $8.5M on streetcar route
Looks like the old streetcar line to Granville Island will be brought back to life in time for the Olympics. At 1.8 km, it's a distance you could probably walk, really, but if additional segments are...
created by Rob Peters | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Universal City Gets "smart" :: The EDJE
"Last month saw the launching of the invasion by Mercedes Car Group, a Daimler AG Company of the “smart” Car here in Los Angeles. In a space that was once the longtime house of fashion for designer, Lane...
created by Edmund Jenks | 5 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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2019 views | 24 recommendations | 6 comments
Speaking of futuristic commutes... check out the Sky Commuter
The Sky Commuter was sold on eBay for $131,700."" Govt to stop funding commercial pilot training in 2008
""Starting in 2008, the cost of pilot training will be the responsibility of the airlines. The cost of training one pilot until he obtains a Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating (CPL-IR) is US$35,000 to US$40,000," Transportation Minister Jusman Syafii Djamal told... EU to discuss flight ban on Indonesian airlines in July
""They (EU) said they will possibly discuss the flight ban in July when the European Commission holds a meeting. It is impossible for them to discuss it next April 17," the minister said here on Wednesday.The minister made the statement after receiving the European Union`s...IFALPA concerned about Garuda pilot Marwoto`s fate
""We received a letter from IFALPA expressing serious concern about and conveying sympathy for Captain Pilot Marwoto Komar who has been detained by the Yogyakarta police," APG President Stefanus said here...Toronto Highways Open For Weekend, Streets and Airport Still Have Problems
A day after close to 20 cm of snow came down, the weather warmed slightly, turning it to freezing rain. Less than six hours after that 30 cm of snow dumped down on the GTA, shutting down the city for more than a...
created by Rob Walker | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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862 views | 10 recommendations | 5 comments
Canadian Army Offers Aid After PEI Goes Three Days Without Power
Wow, while my friends and family said it was storming there, I had no idea how bad it was. Typical maritime response when asked how the weather is: "It's storming." Well by storming, you mean at one point 95 per... Why the snow crisis happened in China
The recent extreme cold weather and snowfalls almost handicapped the transportation of the whole China. What makes the situation worse is that it happened during the Chinese traditional lunar New Year when most... Garuda to have extra flights on China routes late this year
Beijing (ANTARA News) - Indonesian national flag carrier Garuda is in 2008 to conduct extra flights between Jakarta and a number of Chinese cities to meet highly increased demand for air transportation during a long holiday season in China and the Olympic Games in the Chinese...Leaky pipe closes I-95 lane in Brevard County
If anyone has new information or pics, please post. We'll be watching for updates."The right northbound lane of Interstate 95 near state Road 520 in Cocoa will remain closed through Wednesday afternoon while workers repair a damaged section of roadway. Construction...Flight ban on Indonesia hopefully lifted at end of this year
"The flight ban imposed by the European Union on Indonesian airlines in July 2007 will likely be lifted at the end of this year after a EU investigation team found some positive signs.Led by Frederico Grandini the five expert member team of the European Aviation Safety Agency... $14 billion earmarked for BC transit
UPDATE: The new transit budget was just announced. Lots of money.What do people think? This is being touted as the biggest infrastructure project in BC's history. Rant or rave in a comment...
created by Rob Peters | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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1126 views | 7 recommendations | 7 comments
GM asks the world: `What`s next?`
"What should power the world's vehicles in 20 years? How can personal transportation become more sustainable in an age of increasing global competition for resources? What role will the automotive industry play in developing markets?Decisions on issues like these will largely...Before spending money on bathrooms or kitchens
" The popular home-repair referral service, Angie’s List, says its annual poll indicates that home owners will spend an average of $11,250 on home improvement and maintenance projects in 2008, up 13 percent over the average they reported spending in 2007. On average,...Top Members Today
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