Shell trains helicopter passengers in survival

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Like other oil companies, Shell relies heavily on helicopters to transport its crews and contractors to offshore oil platforms. While most helicopter flights go smoothly, Shell is investing big in training and equipment to reduce the chance of disaster and boost the odds of survival in a crash over the cold, open sea.

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Model Train Enthusiasts Share Hobby, History Of Trains

Monday, March 12th, 2012

Folks in Bozeman got a chance to learn the history of trains in Montana through model railroads.

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Cars, Trees & Traditions Lights Up the Holiday Season at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Opening Reception, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18Children's Crafts and Running Model Trains Weekends through Dec. 18Chrysler-Theme Model Trains Enhance 2011 ExhibitPresented by Ally and the Metro Detroit Chrysler Dodge Jeep®...

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Model-railroads show returns after a year’s hiatus

Saturday, November 27th, 2010

Eleven-year-old Robert Brockmeier examined the miniature city with a train running through trailing a cloud of smoke.

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Subway report card: Trains cleaner, few breakdowns, clearer announcements

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

Subway riders are enduring far fewer train breakdowns, according to a report giving riders a much-needed dose of good news.

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Ford To Introduce Eight New Vehicles In India By 2015

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Ford To Introduce Eight New Vehicles In India By 2015

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Metro Atlanta’s transit woes, service cuts capture Economist’s attention

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Whenever I read The Economist 's blurbs about issues impacting Atlanta or Georgia, I imagine some diplomat or corporate titan doing the same thing. Only he's on a private jet. [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

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A Guide to the Aug. 10, 2010 Connecticut Primaries – Governor, Republican Candidates

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Why are you running? I immigrated to this country 52 years ago with my parents from Italy. Im running because I dont believe the opportunities this country provided my family are here today for us and will be here for our future generations if we dont get the state moving in the right directions.

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Malloy Plays To Base, Lamont To Middle

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

One said hes ready to raise taxes on the rich. One said hes not. One said hes ready to launch universal pre-kindergarten public education in Connecticut and spend more state money to promote tourism. One said hes not.

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German rail operator Deutsche Bahn plans record investment

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn has said it will pump over 40 billion euros ($51.5 billion) into operations over the next four years, which marks the largest investment in the company's history.

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