Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Nov 20, 2009
Are cars greener than buses, asks BBC Ethical Man. What did Gaddafi offer the ladies of Rome this week. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Bus Service Due Trial Run On Main Street Nov 19, 2009
Concern about traffic buildup was expressed by the city council, and so the council asked Herr to consider ways to eliminate traffic buildup caused by buses stopping on Main Street. For his revised proposal, Herr said he still recommends using the right lane of traffic for the bus to stop at most intersections -- something which he said is common in urban areas with bus systems. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Seminole Gametime Debuts Sunday Nov 8, 2009
From the moment the Seminoles board the buses for Kenan Memorial Stadium, to the glorious victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels, Seminole Productions was there. The show takes you into the huddles on the sideline, onto the bench with coaches and players, into coaching strategy meetings, into the coaches' box and puts you right into the locker room for pregame, halftime and postgame speeches with and. (Seminoles.com)
Money Matters: Recovery Nov 8, 2009
New BTS Dial-a-Ride buses were purchased with stimulus funds. Ho by Jill Aho. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
'Pieces' coming together 30 years later Nov 5, 2009
While Cassell was loading kids and their wheelchairs into school buses in Mill Valley, he was the unknowing subject of a mysterious fascination shared by these two record geeks meeting at the Warner Bros. offices in Burbank. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Explore Savannah's historic squares, parks, homes Oct 30, 2009
2:46 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Seniors stay busy at center Oct 19, 2009
Drivers using the B.E.E.S. vehicles or buses are routed by dispatchers for a variety of errands, from delivering meals to driving seniors to the doctor, grocery shopping, beauty shop appointments and more. Drivers provide transportation for residents of the mini-rise as well. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Oct 16, 2009
" Nissan worked directly with eBay last year, using print ads to urge consumers to visit eBay Motors and check out a make-believe auction for a ride in a Nissan Altima. Those who followed through found the fake auction, as well as links to real Nissan dealers and to Nissan-brand collectible items being sold on the site. MOST POPULAR - BUSINESS Inside NYTimes.com The highway ripples with rigging trucks, horse trailers and school buses. October has come to Wyoming. A Room For Debate forum on how... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
First indoor flea market soon to open Aug 6, 2009
Tour buses will incorporate it into their swoops through town on weekends, Donnellan said. About a half million dollars worth of improvements have been done on the building so far, he noted. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Buffett Loses to Desmarais as Power Beats Berkshire With a 15-Year Return Jul 31, 2009
The buses carried workers to of Canadas nearby Copper Cliff mine ... Desmarais scrambled to keep the buses running, cajoling a local monsignor and an undertaker for $3,000 loans to meet his weekly payroll ... Desmarais sometimes drove the buses himself, and his wife, Jacqueline, counted the daily receipts on the kitchen table. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Brussels on the cheap: Grand-Place and waffles Jul 15, 2009
From there, subways, buses and streetcars go everywhere. GETTING AROUND: From downtown, you can get to most sights and an infinite number of cafes, restaurants and bars on foot. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Best way to get to know South Carolina city is on your feet Jul 5, 2009
There are four routes through the peninsula and you can change buses, making it easy to get to most places of interest. TOURING THE TOWN: The best way to get to know, and love Charleston, is walking. (Helena Independent Record)
Fourth of July festivities around the area Jul 3, 2009
Acton: The annual celebration at NARA Park, off Route 27 in North Acton, will begin at 6 p.m. with Facepaint, followed by a performance of the Rolling Stones tribute band, the Blushing Brides and fireworks at 10 p.m. There will be food vendors on site, and limited free shuttle buses to NARA Park from Nagog Park Drive beginning at 6 p.m. Rain date is July 5. for updates, visit www. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Charleston: Most polite, for a pittance Jul 3, 2009
There are four routes through the peninsula and you can change buses, making it easy to get to most places of interest; www. ridecarta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Woodbury 350th Committee Seeks Volunteers, Donations May 27, 2009
Mr. Strong is hoping to arrange for shuttle buses to transport people from the Masonic Lodge to Bethel Rock. Tentatively, after the church service has ended, the Masonic Lodge will be open for refreshments. (Voices, CT)
Seoul's ancient sights on a budget May 16, 2009
GETTING AROUND: one of the world s most densely populated cities, has eight subway lines, hundreds of buses covering every corner and affordable cabs ... From Incheon International Airport, city shuttle buses reach Seoul for about $7 (9,000 won) ... 10 (1,500-won) T-Money Card also works on buses and in many cabs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
See Seoul's ancient sights for less May 13, 2009
Getting around: Seoul, home to nearly a quarter of South Korea's people and one of the world's most densely populated cities, has eight subway lines, hundreds of buses covering every corner and affordable cabs. From , city shuttle buses reach Seoul for about $7 (9,000 won) ... 10 (1,500-won) T-Money Card also works on buses and in many cabs. (MSNBC -- Travel)
S.F. searches for solution to Japan Center woes May 13, 2009
Current planning efforts became focused in 2007 after a Japanese company sold two of the malls to Los Angeles-based 3-D. Since then, city officials, planners and community members have worked together to plot the area's future so that it is well connected to the buses that run on Geary, has open space and maintains Japanese businesses and culture. The city hopes to complete a plan of how to do that by mid-May. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Residents offer views and ideas on urban renewal programme May 6, 2009
The concept takes getting used to but it is easier to use buses as a form of public transport in compact cities, provided the stops are well-planned and routes well-integrated ... The routes and stops have to be well-planned, such that senior citizens in remote suburbs also have access to buses, Lee said ... The buses used to travel to various parts of PJ to service all the residents, but the routes now only go to KL, Puchong and Taman Medan, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
10 things to do this weekend May 1, 2009
TOUCH. Fire engines, ice cream trucks, school buses and more than two dozen other full-sized vehicles will be open to little hands during the Kohl Children's Museum TOUCH-A-TRUCK event at Fields Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Let your kids get up close and personal with the big wheels. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Scene & Herd: Garden Club keeping town green Apr 28, 2009
How should we handle tour buses. How should a stewardship plan be funded. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Newsweek: Interracial adoption in the Obama era Apr 28, 2009
Decades after the racial integration of offices, buses and water fountains, persistent double standards mean that African-American parents are still largely viewed with unease as caretakers of any children other than their ownor those they are paid to look after. As Yale historian Matthew Frye Jacobson has asked: "Why is it that in the United States, a white woman can have black children but a black woman cannot have white children?". (MSNBC -- Race)
Spot the Germany.info Zeitgeist Bus -- Win a Four-Week Trip to Germany Mar 10, 2009
The theme this time is "Zeitgeist is German." You can spot the bold new design--one bus is orange and one bus is bright green--until the end of June 2009, both on the streets of Washington, DC, and as "virtual buses" online ... To enter the contest, simply submit your snapshot of the life-size version of any of the two buses or a screenshot of the "virtual bus" by using the upload form at , where you can also learn more about what "Zeitgeist is German" is all about. (PR Newswire)
Family Allows Look Inside Bedroom Where Haleigh Disappeared Mar 7, 2009
School bus drivers in Baker County are showing support for Haleigh Cumming's family by placing pink ribbons on their buses. Haleigh's grandmother and her great-aunt both drive school buses in the county. (News4Jax.com, FL)
U Street in Washington D.C. charts path of racial progress Feb 19, 2009
This was a major transportation route for streetcars and, later, buses. Racial integration began U Street s decline, Levey said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
MARTA says Clayton buses dangerous Feb 18, 2009
C-TRAN buses too crowded, unsafe, Clayton told ... Clayton County s public buses are overcrowded to the point of being unsafe, MARTA s general manager said Tuesday ... It s going to take at least six more buses, along with new drivers and additional routes to satisfy Clayton residents needs, MARTA General Manager Beverly Scott said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Free and cheap in Los Angeles Feb 18, 2009
A Metro day pass is $5, and a weekly pass is $17, with unlimited rides on trains and buses. The Metro Red Line sweeps from downtown L.A. through Hollywood. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Families of victims tour crash site Feb 17, 2009
On Monday, they boarded several buses at the hotel and drove to the crash site with police escort. Clarence is a small town about 10 miles from Buffalo, N.Y.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
