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Archive for May, 2009
Auto emissions deal a win for California (Los Angeles Times)
by Admin on May 21st, 2009
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The state is the model for a compromise with U.S. carmakers and the federal government to curb greenhouse gases. The agreement that the Obama administration will announce today forcing dramatic reductions in vehicle greenhouse gas emissions and improvements in auto mileage marks a potentially pivotal shift in the battle over global warming — and a vindication of California’s long battle to …
Collecting cash was his ‘labor of love’ (China Daily)
Some people collect stamps, others memorabilia, model trains or Pokeman cards. For former official Huang Peng, his hobby was collecting cold hard cash – like the HK$2.2 million ($322,300) police found in his bedroom when they searched his house last year.
Ontario model train convention planned June 6-7 (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)
ONTARIO – Model train enthusiasts will find Ontario the center of the universe June 6 and 7 at the 19th annual Big Train Show at the Ontario Convention Center.
Branson to appear online in advert (The Herald)
by Admin on May 21st, 2009
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Online viewers will be able to watch Sir Richard Branson reject model Caprice on a railway platform tonight – as part of a new advertisement for Virgin Trains.
Model trains large scale
by Admin on May 20th, 2009
Model trains large scale
The world of model trains is growing pretty fast. Once upon a time these model trains large scale was limited for some elite people. These model trains large scale were invented about a century ago. But there was not much growth in this industry. But in the last ten years this model trains large scale industry is growing fast. There is good demand for these model trains large scale. In this short article about model trains large scale let us get more info about this topic. These model trains large scale have lot many other names also. Some people prefer to call them simply big trains. Some people like to call them garden trains as they are4 essentially for the outdoor purpose. All the name emphasizes only one fact, they are largest model trains. There are some interesting points regarding these model trains large scale. The first point is that this has become a family hobby. Every member in the family can participate in this hobby. There are lot many things that can be interestingly shared by the family members. The youngest kid in the family can enjoy this hobby. The grand pa can also enjoy this hobby. You are operating these large scale trains in the open outside areas. This essentially means you will be dealing with the nature. This is another fascinating point about these large scale model trains. The local atmosphere will matter a lot when you decide to buy this type of large scale model train set. The tracks in this case are always kept in the open atmosphere. They are made up of quality steel. They remain unaffected by the sun rays or the snow or the rain. All other parts can be taken away in the home. The interesting part is that there is no good or bad about any of the large scale model trains. You can have real and full freedom in building these types of large scale model trains. There are lot many clubs about this hobby. If you join any of these hobby clubs then you will get lot of guidance regarding these model trains large scale in a friendly manner. The variations in the basic theme of these large scale model trains can be infinite. These large scale model trains are battery operated. These model trains can be handled by the youngsters as they are rugged in the nature. They are generally from one is to twenty two point five to one is to twenty five in size. Many of these models have working parts which make these model trains fun to play with. There are lot many web sites marketing these model trains large scale.
All aboard the locomotive – Daily Pilot
by Admin on May 20th, 2009
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Toot Toot! Thats a sound you wouldnt expect to hear on a weekend trip to the park, but on the third full weekend of every month the Orange County Model Engineers provide free rides to the public on a stretch of Fairview Park bordering the …
Melksham train show is
among the best in the region
– This is Wiltshire
A two-day model railway show held at a sports centre near Melksham is one of the best in the region, according to one of the exhibitors. Trainwest 2009 attracted hundreds of people to the Christie Miller Sports Centre in Bowerhill at the weekend …
Brunswick Railroad Museum celebrates re-opening with Train Fest (Gazette.net)
by Admin on May 20th, 2009
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Stephen Sell of Frederick, with son Ben, 3, watch model trains during the Brunswick Railroad Museum Train Fest on Sunday. Loading…
Java Program Uses Neural Networks To Monitor Games (source: Slashdot)
by Admin on May 18th, 2009
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tr0p writes ”Java developers have used the open source Neuroph neural network framework to monitor video game players while they play and then provide helpful situational awareness, such as audio queues when a power-up is ready or on-the-fly macros for co… (source: Slashdot) – RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
Swine flu: For once the media are right (source: Guardian)
Even if the predicted millions don’t die, a risk is still a risk and that’s why I’ve turned down everyone from the BBC to al-JazeeraFirst it was the emails, and the tweets. This is all nonsense about the aporkalypse, surely? Just like with Sars, and bir… (source: Guardian) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Star Trek’s Warp Drive Not Impossible (source: Slashdot)
Trunks writes ”No doubt trying to ride the hype train that’s currently going for the new Star Trek film, Space.com has a new article detailing how warp drive may not be impossible to acheivefrom the article,”’The idea is that you take a chunk of space-tim… (source: Slashdot) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com