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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Train event set at Senior Center

Monday, August 1st, 2011

Area residents can stop by the Fond du Lac Senior Center this weekend to view model trains and learn about the hobby.

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Delhi lashed by heavy rains; road, rail traffic hit

Sunday, September 12th, 2010

Heavy rains lashed the capital Sunday, throwing life out of gear in many parts due to waterlogging and causing traffic jams, even as a crematorium adjacent to the swollen Yamuna river was forced to shut as it was flooded.

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Heavy rains hit Delhi hard; road, rail traffic hit

Sunday, September 12th, 2010

Heavy rains lashed the capital Sunday, throwing life out of gear in many parts due to waterlogging and causing traffic jams, even as a crematorium adjacent to the swollen Yamuna river was forced to shut as it was flooded.

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Column – Dick Smiths blondes are no way to warn against breeding

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

DICK Smith this week picked the damnedest way to tell us not to multiply

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DOT to Turn Underused Waterways Into Maritime Highways

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Ships, long used to transport goods overseas, may be used to transport goods within the United States. It would be far more efficient.

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Water & Rails Pond & Garden Tour

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Water & Rails Pond & Garden Tour to Benefit ALS of Nevada

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Calendar: June 13

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

Calendar: June 13

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Smethport man creates model train platform layout from memory (The Bradford Era)

Friday, March 5th, 2010

SMETHPORT — Sarge Wright remembers when trains made their way around Smethport. In fact, he remembers it so well that he re-created the train lines from memory. It’s all there, on a platform in Wright’s Smethport home.

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Model citizens gather at Baraboo Arts (Baraboo News Republic)

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

A world of circus shows and circus trains will be on display for the public to enjoy during a gathering of circus model builders Thursday through Sunday in Baraboo.

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