Port plan relocates BMW operations
Friday, September 3rd, 2010A grand plan to redevelop downtown Charleston’s Union Pier Terminal means making waterfront land accessible to the public and creating a modern operation for cruise passengers.
Decision on rail line’s fate
Friday, September 3rd, 2010The Board of the National Transport Authority (NTA) is to meet later today to decide the fate of the Rosslare to Waterford rail line, which Iarnród Éireann is proposing to shut down.
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Earl threatens Outer Banks; Va. could escape brunt
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010Even if storm remains well offshore, Outer Banks could feel full force of hurricane; lesser impact expected in Hampton Roads.
Museum Seeks Miniatures
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010The San Lorenzo Valley Museum wants model trains, cars, working mechanical models, dollhouses, miniature books and more for its "Models and Miniatures" show on Oct. 8-10.
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China New Media Corp. Announces Participation in Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010China New Media Corp. , a fast-growing advertising media company operating the largest outdoor media network in Dalian, China, announced today that the Company will participate in the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference, to be held September 12-15, 2010 at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City.
Council approves home-purchase program for flood victims
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Milwaukee flood victims whose homes were razed could buy new houses for $1, under a pilot program approved Wednesday by the Common Council.
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Viridity Energy and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Awarded $900,000 from the State of …
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viridity Energy and SEPTA awarded $900,000 from the State of Pennsylvania for innovative project to recycle energy produced by electric public transit.
Computers aid home schoolers
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Editor’s Note: This story is the second in a series on home school and its popularity throughout the region and the state. Colorado leads the United States in the percentage of home-schooled children.
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Computers aid home schoolers
Train enthusiasts line up for Japan hotel’s railway room
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Some hotels use luxurious spas or spectacular views to attract guests but one hotel in Japan boasts a unique attraction in its star room -- a large, built-in train set.
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‘Tomboy’ on the catwalk
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010When Brooke Evaga's little sister was approached in a shopping mall to be part of the Westfield Style Pasifika Model Search Brooke decided to give it a go as well.
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'Tomboy' on the catwalk