A Dangerous Occupation
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:14:38 PDT
The work of the firemen on the early trains was a dangerous undertaking, and something I personally would never have been able to do no matter how great the pay. The firemen had to frequently crawl along the running boards as the engine thundered onwards. They had to do this in order to place grease in all of the bearings. This work became extremely dangerous in freezing or rainy weather. Yikes! Early Train Fireman At Work For a great resource on old railroad jobs, and their description
Tracks up the Hill
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:37:44 PDT
Biting political commentary on today' news. Featuring stories about Obama, McCain, abstinence, the death penalty, energy, the environment, Iraq, military contracts, oil, fundamentalism and more. Be the big wig at the water cooler today with all the smart news. Astound your friends and your boss about how much you know. Read it here, and be informed
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
What you need to know about business credit cards
Southwest lags in health insurance coverage, CDC says (USA Today)
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:08:27 PDT
The Southwest has the lowest health insurance coverage in the country, with 30% of non-elderly adults and 18% of children uninsured, according to a new government study.
House Natural Resoures Committee Invokes Rarely Used Powers to Block Uranium Mining Near Grand Canyon
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:37:20 PDT
House Natural Resoures Committee Invokes Rarely Used Powers to Block Uranium Mining Near Grand Canyon. Ascribe Newswire. There is also an AP story on this unusual emergency action. This is not only a threat to the scenic national park, but to the drinking water of 25-million people.
Pets win reprieve on trail to Makapu'u (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:12:13 PDT
HAWAI'I KAI — The state Department of Land and Natural Resources will work with the community to keep the Makapu'u Lighthouse trail open to pets, a state official told a crowd of more than 60 residents last night.
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:08:27 PDT
The Southwest has the lowest health insurance coverage in the country, with 30% of non-elderly adults and 18% of children uninsured, according to a new government study.
House Natural Resoures Committee Invokes Rarely Used Powers to Block Uranium Mining Near Grand Canyon
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:37:20 PDT
House Natural Resoures Committee Invokes Rarely Used Powers to Block Uranium Mining Near Grand Canyon. Ascribe Newswire. There is also an AP story on this unusual emergency action. This is not only a threat to the scenic national park, but to the drinking water of 25-million people.
Pets win reprieve on trail to Makapu'u (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:12:13 PDT
HAWAI'I KAI — The state Department of Land and Natural Resources will work with the community to keep the Makapu'u Lighthouse trail open to pets, a state official told a crowd of more than 60 residents last night.
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