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Traveling By Rail

Travelers have numerous ways of getting from point A to B, but few modes of travel blend relaxation, efficiency, and scenery better than onboard a train. Travelers have numerous ways. Hopefully there will be a U.S. resurgence in construction and service within the near future. Continue reading

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Artemis

The Artemis program, named after the goddess of the Moon and twin sister of the god Apollo in Greek mythology, is a U.S.-funded international human spaceflight program with the goal of returning humans to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo program. Continue reading

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2020 Presidential Candidates

It seems to me…. “Apparently, a democracy is a place where numerous elections are held at great cost without issues and with interchangeable candidates.” ~ Gore Vidal[1]. As of 22 July 2019, there were 791 candidates who had filed to … Continue reading

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Trump And Associates

It seems to me…. “One immutable trait of the gullible is that they are credulous to a fault. Though no-doubt well-meaning, the naïve are Trump’s base.” ~ Pamela Meyer[1]. Legalized casino gambling was approved in my hometown of Atlantic City, … Continue reading

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Education’s Financial Benefit

It seems to me…. “It makes no difference how low tuition is if the student has no source of funds to pay that tuition.” ~ James E. Rogers[1]. Today, in 2016, a college degree is equivalent to what a high … Continue reading

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