Auto emissions deal a win for California (Los Angeles Times)

posted in Model Railroading, Model Trains 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 …

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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.

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