The Low-Tech Times previously reported that Katie Spotz might be embarking on a solo trans-atlantic rowing trip this month. However, the trip is postponed until December 2009 according to this email received from Spotz. Katie is still trying to line up sponsors:
Hi S.P.,
Thanks for the email. Sorry for the late response, I was gone running [...]
When most people think about buying locally, they think of visiting farmer’s markets in the summer to buy produce. However, you can continue to buy fresh and local goods all year round.
The Piedmont Environmental Council, also known as the PEC, has released winter holiday guides for buying fresh and local goods. Unlike most fruits and [...]
Earlier this week, I posted that Obama and Biden were signaling support for passenger rail by arriving at their inauguration via Amtrak. However, will Obama support freight rail?
The Brothers of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen report on Canadian National Railway’s plan to purchase the EJ&E rail line:
Canadian National’s proposed purchase of the EJ&E rail line would [...]
The Low-Tech Times previously reported that Norfolk Southern (NS) was upgrading it’s B-line from Manassas, Virginia to Riverton Junction (near Front Royal) to increase capacity and take trucks off the highway.
Brief History of the NS B-Line
The line was once a sleepy track with only a couple of trains per day. Then, as real estate prices [...]
In case you’re still stumped on what to give someone for Christmas:
Old fashioned Toys
Scrabble
Classic Video Games
Model Trains
Sleds and Saucers
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