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  • Community Briefs Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 9:35AMThe Soroptimist International Club of San Luis Obispo is accepting applications for financial assistance for women who are primary wage earners for their familes and must enter or return to the workforce but need additional training to be successful.
  • Sun Calendar Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 4:06AM Friday
  • Cambridge, Mass. Is a Science Lover’s Kind of Town Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 1:35AM By Ethan Gilsdorf THE NEW YORK TIMES When you run an ice cream parlor down the street from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, you expect your customers to chat about stem cell research or trade theories about neutrinos between licks of burnt caramel. But Gus Rancatore, whose Toscanini’s shop in Cambridge, Mass., is renowned as much for its deep-thinking clientele as for its sundaes, ...
  • Keeping it electric Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 1:14AMThe perfect way to kick off the holidays? By now, it should be like a light bulb going off over your head — City Lights, of course.
  • Best Bets Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 1:08AMFESTIVAL: Ooh, la la! The couture is hot to trot at the popular Fishy Fashion Show at the 2008 Mighty Maritime Mullet Festival on Saturday in Panacea.
  • Hobbyists create small small-town America Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 12:15AMWhat do Tombstone, a Pennsylvania farm and a mill with Barney Fife have in common? They all can be seen at the Southgate Mall Friday and Saturday when the Yuma Model Railroaders bring their modular display to the old RadioShack location.
  • Model train show Sunday in Wareham Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 12:02AM The fall "World of Trains" show and sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Elks Lodge, 2855 Cranberry Highway, Wareham.
  • St. Lucie County Community Calendar: Nov. 21 Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 11:02PMSt. Lucie County Community Calendar: Nov. 21
  • Who’s moving to Ockawamick? It could be anybody Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 11:01PMCOLUMBIA COUNTY — County departments are getting graded, and their grades will decide where they get to live. All county departments have been assigned “tiers” from one to three by the Board of Supervisors’ County Workspace Evaluation Subcommittee.
  • Bridge Closed After Freight Train Derails Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:25PMA bridge in Kent has been closed after a train carrying coal derailed on the railroad tracks beneath it.
  • Niagara Railway Museum to exhibit across the river Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 6:12PMFor the first time, staff from the Niagara Railway Museum will cross the border and exhibit their goods at the 27th annual Greater Buffalo Train [...]
  • Railroad club plans open house Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 12:48PMMANITOWOC The Clipper City Model Railroad Club will host its Thanksgiving Special open house from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 28 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30 in the Iron Horse Barn on the Manitowoc County Expo grounds, 4921 Expo Drive.
  • Holiday tradition keeps rolling down the track Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:12AMThese days, if you ask children what Christmas is to them, you would hear phrases like "Santa Claus," "presents" and "trees." Ask a child growing up in the first half of the 20th century, and you would have heard "trains" — meaning the miniature kind chugging around the tree on Christmas morning.
  • NYA improves snow clearing capabilities Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 6:37AMMaintaining a regular walking schedule and route will be a little easier this winter after the Norwood Young America city council took action to keep more sidewalks and trails clear of snow at its meeting on Monday, Nov. 10.
  • LEGO sets Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 4:46AM A train rumbled past cornfields, skyscrapers, dragons and spaceships in the display created by the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library.
  • "Honk!" Comes To Iroquois High School Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:30AM"I have to think about this one," said Matt Zydell when asked about the difficulties he has faced in his school play. "The learning process can be difficult, but the director helps us out, and it goes pretty smoothly."
  • Text of the throne speech Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 12:01AMOTTAWA — Text of the throne speech: Members of the House of Commons. Ladies and gentlemen. Two hundred and fifty years ago, on Oct. 2, [...]
  • Here’s Hoping Train Depot Gets Rebuilt Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:15PMLittle more than a month ago, I spent a few hours in Pulaski, Va., driving along the backroads. I wanted to see a recent addition to the New River Trail, a linear state park that stretches nearly 60 miles from Pulaski to Galax and across the New River to Fries, Va., following the path of an abandoned railroad line. For years, this rails-to-trails project, similar to the Virginia Creeper Trail, ...
  • The Model T, Ohio license plates introduced in 1908 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:56PMThis year is the 100th anniversary of a number of notable events in the history of the automobile and related things automotive. And as in many other areas in which Ohio in general and Columbus in particular is often at the center of things, so too was the role of the capital city in the emergence of the automobile in America.
  • Smoking And The Bandits Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:04PMThe cabbie was squat and unshaven and had two packs of Seneca Lights jammed into the driver’s-side cup holder. I tightened my seatbelt, and he picked up the radio. “Rails to the Rez,” he informed the dispatcher.
  • Rogers-Lowell Chamber unveils Vision 2025 plan Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:40AMROGERS — Among the requests for better roadways, public transportation, rejuvenation efforts and additional green spaces, the Vision 2025 process turned up an increased demand for beautification projects throughout the region. (Benton County Daily Record)
  • Ex-director must move train on out Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:06AMPEABODY and mdash; Most people clean out a desk or empty a locker when they leave a job. They fill a box with family photographs and the various odds and ends that cluttered their cubicle. Maybe they leave behind an old, coffee-stained mug.
  • Times-Beacon Biz Briefs 11/19-11/20/08 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:56AMStafford Township School District received a $500 grant from the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance through Kamikar Singh, owner of the Exxon gas station on Route 72.
  • Train & Toy Show set Saturday and Sunday Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:52AMToy trains, railroad collectibles, operating model layouts, dolls and a NASCAR attraction will fill the Agri-Center at the Hamburg Fairgrounds this weekend as the Western New York Railway Historical Society holds its 27th annual Greater Buffalo Train & Toy Show.
  • Beaches Area Model Railroad Club to Hold Open House Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:33PMComments ( No comments posted. ) The Beaches Area Model Railroad Club (BAMRC) will hold an open house Nov. 22. The club maintains its HO scale layout in the historic Mayport Depot, part of Pablo Historical Park located at the Beaches Museum and History Center.
  • People got the power Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:02PMGot Milk? (11/5/2008) Will this producer-emcee become the latest rap superstar from Detroit?
  • Local log Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:19PMPelham’s very own Cotton Boll Express opens the Pelham Country Jamboree at 5 p.m., Saturday, followed by Chrystal Thomas, Lala Lehmann, John Rich, Betty Stroud and the Cotton Boll Express closes the show at 9. The event is open to the public at no charge and remember smoking, drinking or profanity is not allowed.
  • Police: Drunk Bicyclist Nearly Hit By Train Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:10PMA 54-year-old man was arrested after police say he was riding his bicycle while drunk and fell on some railroad tracks as a train was approaching.
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  • BUENA VISTA: Santa Express begins this weekend Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 12:49PMBUENA VISTA — The Richland Village Santa Express Trains start this Saturday, November 22 and will continue every Saturday through December 20, Mayor Chuck Chiarello said.
  • Memorial Fund Set Up For Ft. Dodge Mother Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:08AMA memorial fund has been established for 25-year-old Jessica Nickless who was killed in a traffic crash in Fort Dodge Saturday morning.
  • Local model railroad buffs keeps the trains running on timee Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:42AMAn ocean liner delivers the newest models of popular vehicles to the shores across the way from Napa Passenger Station, where commuters wait patiently for the next train with suitcases and handbags in tow; a small dog urinates on a fire hydrant.
  • Holiday festivities begin Friday in Indiana Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:22AMPerhaps Clark W. Griswold Jr., ever in search of the perfect fun, old-fashioned family Christmas, would have found it in Indiana, had he bothered to look.
  • Passion for job leads to travel for Odom Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 7:07AM Benton native Alan Odom is passionate about his job as a food safety manager with Compass Group. His enthusiasm has afforded him an opportunity to be part of high-profile sporting events and a papal visit. The 1982 graduate of Benton Consolidated High School began his advanced studies at Rend Lake College before transferring to John A. Logan College because it was where he was employed.
  • China Advanced Construction Materials Group Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2009 Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 6:30AM China Advanced Construction Materials Group, Inc. , a leading provider of ready-mix concrete in China, today announced financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2008.
  • Readers share memories of old Rutherford County Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:12AMFirst of Two Parts
  • George Soros buys Research in Motion Ltd., Arch Coal Inc., Whiting Petroleum Corp., Global Signal Inc., Suncor Energy ... Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:43AMGeorge Soros is back to his fund. We can see it from the portfolio holdings of his fund. He owns fewer stocks now and he bets big into certain areas. George Soros owns 83 stocks with a total value of $2.8 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells. New Purchases: ACI, AMZN, BAC, BBY, BK, BUD, BWLD, CA, CDNS, CHK, CIEN, CSGS, DPS, ETR, FIS, FRO, GGP, GLRE, GMT, GSL, GSL/WS, HSNI, ITT, ...
  • Club looking for more model train buffs Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 9:32AMSan Leandro Historical Railroad Society to hold open houses Dec. 6, 7
  • Industry -- the early years Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 7:07AMThe railroad did not come, but from the time of its first business in 1870 through the 1930s it had a variety of thriving businesses. Reaching a population of 250, but on which side of the street.
  • Statehouse to get jolly for season Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 3:56AMGov. Ted Strickland and his wife, Frances, will kick off the holiday season Dec. 1 on Capitol Square with the lighting of two Christmas trees.
  • Club Meetings Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 3:31AMPool tournament: 8 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6022, 7001 University Blvd. E., Cottondale. Call 205-553-8040.Kiwanis Club of Tuscaloosa: Noon Monday, the Country Club of Tuscaloosa, 3700 Sixth St.Community Mental Health Task Force: 2 p.m. Monday, Tuscaloosa Police Department Community room.
  • Crash Kills Fort Dodge Woman, 25 Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 4:53PMA crash in Fort Dodge kills a 25-year-old woman and leaves three other people injured.
  • After 50 years, legend of discount store lives on Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:12AMHands crammed in his jean pockets and with a slight shuffle in his step, Jack Zyla led the way. Zyla passed through an old wooden door, through a dim, chilly annex, and then, there it was. The old auction hall. ... - By KAREN LOVETT Staff Writer
  • Best Bets for Saturday Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 1:07AMSay adieu to Dewey
  • All Dates for this Event: Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 3:23PMMinot Area Retired Teachers Association: 11:30 a.m., Holiday Inn-Riverside.
  • All Dates for this Event: Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 3:23PMEASTER SEALS FUNDRAISER: Easter Seals Goodwill ND Inc. will sponsor a performance of "The Velveteen Rabbit" Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Minot Municipal Auditorium. The production will feature the Northern Prairie Performing Arts FM Community Theatre.
  • Daily Herald Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 2:58PMWELDON — Looking at the hand-sketched map, the connections become clear and the potential for a riverfront marketplace in Weldon makes sense. The major crossroads in town — U.S. Highways 158/301 and First Street — lead to a historic mill being renovated for artisan shops.
  • Jean-Marie Eveillard Buys Genentech Inc., AMR Corp., ImClone Systems Inc., Sells Yahoo! Inc., Seattle Genetics Inc., ... Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 9:16AMAt the beginning of the year, Jean-Marie Eveillard did not see many opportunities. Now he thinks that the market is reasonablely priced. Of course stock prices declined even more after he bought some. Jean-Marie Eveillard owns 304 stocks with a total value of $9.7 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells of the third quarter. Jean-Marie Eveillard buys Banco Latinoamericano de ...
  • Rethinking Churchill Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 8:22AMWhen, in a very few years, the pundits start to pontificate on the great question: "Who was the Man of the Century?" there is little doubt that they will reach virtually instant consensus. Inevitably, the answer will be: Winston Churchill.
  • Landfall Foundation awards $221,000 in grants Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 7:39AMThe Landfall Foundation presented checks totaling $221,000 to 52 agencies to fund projects in the greater Wilmington area. In its 13th year of making grants, the foundation was able to exceed the $211,785 to 59 projects in 2007.