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From the New York Times: By LESLIE KAUFMAN NORFOLK, Va. — In this section of the Larchmont neighborhood, built in a sharp “u” around a bay off the Lafayette River, residents pay close attention to the lunar calendar, much as other suburbanites might attend to the daily flow of commuter traffic. If the moon is [...]

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Nov 26th, 2010 | Filed under Uncategorized

By William Millar, President, American Public Transportation Association  – 10/27/09 03:40 PM ET Although it has been a part of our lives for more than 150 years, public transportation is one of the key investments to create jobs as we address the new emerging green economy. READ MORE: http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/energy-a-environment/65031-investment-in-public-transit-creates-us-jobs-for-new-green-economy

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Nov 18th, 2009 | Filed under Uncategorized

Should We Switch To A Four-day Work Week? Last year, Utah became the first state to shift to a 10-hour-a-day four-day work week for many government employees, shutting down nonessential services on Fridays. The state has saved 13% on energy costs and reduced highway congestion and emissions.   REINVENTING AMERICA – A Free-Wheeling City For [...]

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Sep 29th, 2009 | Filed under Uncategorized