Bangkok Highways

Image of the day: Bangkok expressway. A top view from plane before landing to Bangkok airport.(C) Copyright: Schahryar Fekri - http://www.schahryar.com/photoblog/475

Why Doesn't the World Care?

A well-written, pertinent 'argument' by Mosharraf Zaidi about the immediate response to the devastating floods in Pakistan, and their long-lasting impact on the country. " The 2010 floods, however, are a game-changer. The country will not and cannot ever be the same. The...

Pandas Face Extinction In Two-Three Generations

China's giant panda might be exinct in as little as two generations, according to a report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The panda's natural habitat is constantly shrinking, being split up in small patches that do not connect. This is a threat to their genetic...

Chavez Tightens Control of Venezuela

Hugo Chavez announced during his Sunday address to the people of Venezuela that the military would be taking control of all of the country's transportation nodes -- ports, airports and highways. "Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's president, has ordered the military to take...

Snowstorm in Minneapolis and Detroit causes road closures

A snowstorm in Minneapolis and Detroit has caused havoc on the roads and winter storm warnings for the eastern and southeastern Lower Peninsula are still citing that roads will remain snow covered and slippery...

Artificial snow in China closes 12 highways

Twelve major roads in Beijing were closed yesterday due to heavy snow falling on the capital. However, this snow was artificial as the clouds above were seeded with chemicals to make it snow. The northern province...

Public barred from Gateway Announcement

Residents of Surrey and Vancouver were blocked from entering the site of an announcement regarding the controversial Gateway Program on Monday.The announcement was held on private property behind barbed wire...

Northeast snowstorm closes major highways, schools

Pennsylvania is becoming the news capital of the world with Obama and McCain both trying to win the state in the upcoming election, the state home to this year's World Series contendors and now a massive...

A Diesel With Old Worn Out Tires Is An Accident Waiting To Happen

I ran across an article about worn out tires on diesel trucks.  I actually was almost killed by a big rig truck tire blow out due to worn out tires.  This subject is near and dear.  With the high costs of gas, truck operators are skimping on vehicle...

Philippines - New traffic law to meet with UN's international requirements

Seemingly the Philippines has at last caught up to the requirements that it had to take as a signatory of the United Nations Vienna Convention for Road Traffic of 1968.   But the problem is that many...

New strike by Argentine farmers

Farmers in Argentina have issued a strike notice starting at 0300 GMT Sunday June 14, to protest against tax increases on food exports." Argentina is one of the world's top exporters of wheat, soya and beef. A...

TRUCKERS Get Musical Support From Vegas Entertainer

Las Vegas, NV ... When seeing all the recent news about the struggles truckers were having just trying to continue doing the excellent job they do in delivering almost everything we need and use in our...

Manitoba hit by snow and freezing rain

Southern Manitoba is still dealing with snow and freezing rain this morning, and a winter storm warning continues to be in effect. So much for Spring!"Winnipeg could see about five centimetres of snow before...

Massive Snowfall in Denver

Winds and snow just west of Denver (and throughout Colorado) has wreaked havoc, shut down roads and caused several avalanche warnings. Also reports of missing snowmobilers. Developing story, more soon."Colder...

Bigger loads would save money: Forestry Assn

That's all we need bigger loads, grinding along slowly on the highways... just more traffic to try to get past. "There is a big potential to improve the efficiency and productivity of public highways says New Zealand Forestry Owners' Association chief executive David Rhodes....

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