Archive for May 17th, 2004

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French Fries

The
big news from Cannes is
that Michael Moore’s new anti-Bush flick received the longest standing
ovation in the history of the festival.
It is [...]

Another Train Story

It seems train stories are
all the rage this week, so here’s another one. Almost 150 years ago,
in 1869, in Promontory, Utah, the Union Pacific tracks joined those of
the
[...]

Lucio – A Lover AND a Fighter

One
of the requirements for leading a nation is the ability to make the tough
choices and decisions which face Presidents and Prime Ministers on a
daily basis. One such choice was [...]

Down the Devil’s Nose

Riobamba, Ecuador
– One of the true jewels of adventure tourism, and an unforgettable experience
for train buffs like the Dowbrigade, has been off-line for over a month
and is in danger of disappearing forever. We [...]


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