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Don Cornelius, Creator Of Soul Train, Dead At 75
2012-02-02 12:42:00 This news is sad and the story behind it even sadder: Soul Train creator Don Cornelius died of an apparent suicide, and the worst news is his son found him and called 911. Mr. Cornelius presided over Soul Train, which is the longest running dance program of its kind, lasting from 1971 to 1993, and (Read More...)
'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead of suicide
(AP)
2012-02-02 02:35:00 AP - "Soul Train" host Don Cornelius was the arbiter of cool, a brilliant TV showman who used his purring, baritone voice to seduce mainstream America into embracing black music and artists.
Don Cornelius took 'Soul Train' on pioneering trip
(AP)
2012-02-01 23:55:00 AP - In an era when Beyonce and Jay-Z are music royalty, when Barack Obama is the nation's chief executive, and when black stars in the cast of a TV show are commonplace, it may be hard to grasp the magnitude of what Don Cornelius created once he got his "Soul Train" rolling.
Stunned by death of Soul Train's Don Cornelius
2012-02-01 22:48:00 We were all truly hit with a blow this morning with reports of Soul Train Creator Don Cornelius’ s alleged suicide. And this is day one of Black History Month, what a way it to start off, huh? It is disheartening to see a huge contribution to Black History and creatives gone. In 2010, Cornelius... Read more »
Don Cornelius took 'Soul Train' on pioneering trip
(AP)
2012-02-01 21:28:00 AP - In an era when Beyonce and Jay-Z are music royalty, when Barack Obama is the nation's chief executive, and when black stars in the cast of a TV show are commonplace, it may be hard to grasp the magnitude of what Don Cornelius created once he got his "Soul Train" rolling.
'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead of suicide
(AP)
2012-02-01 16:34:00 AP - Don Cornelius, creator of the long-running TV dance show "Soul Train," shot himself to death Wednesday morning at his Los Angeles home, police said. He was 75.
Modelling Spring Powered Drive Train
2012-01-26 20:39:00 Hi there, I'm having some problems modelling a drive shaft for a spring powered dragster based on a spring pulling on a (light inextensible) string which is wrapped around a frustrem connected by an axle to the drive wheels. Assuming you are using a spring with spring constant k, an object of mass
Up to 40% Off Train Accessories
2012-01-09 09:00:00 For a limited time, save up to 40% on select hobby train tracks and accessories.Expires Feb 1, 2012
Carlos Hernndez: Night Train to Chicago
2012-01-05 01:37:00 Carlos Hernndez - improv. on night train to chicago bt
New Train Tech 'Poses Hack Risk'
2011-12-28 20:02:00 From BBC News - Technology: A security expert warns that the move to GSM-R communication technology could allow hackers to disrupt rail travel. Read the whole article
Rob Chappers: Train Your Ears
2011-12-24 18:09:00 Train Your Ears by Rob Chapman (Previously called "Intervalic Ear Training") Train Your Ears is an "Ear Training System" for musicians of all backgrounds and abilities. With guidance from Rob Chapman, an industry professional with more than 20 years experience, "Train Your ears" will help open your eyes to the world of music. Grab it from iTunes here: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/albu-m/train-your-ears!/id491379791- "Train Your Ears" by Rob Chapman - NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES!
How To Train A Property Management Company
2011-12-22 14:07:00 This past weekend I was digging through old DVD’s and “thinning” the big stack of movies we have and I came across a video I ordered online a few years back. It was aDVDon “How To Train Your New Dog At Home”. It was a slow Saturdayand I suddenly found myself on the couch with ...This Article is Copyright © 2004-2011 BiggerPockets, Inc. All Rights Reserved. How To Train A Property Management Company
Winter Flower Shows & Train Gardens in Chicago
2011-12-14 23:18:00 If you’re looking to get a gardening fix this winter, or looking for places to take out of town visitors around Chicago during Christmas may I recommend the winter flower shows and train gardens? Due to the storm damage this year at the Garfield Park Conservatory there will be no winter flower show there. But... Read more »
CTA Tattler's Holiday Train outing is this Saturday - Join us!
2011-12-07 14:41:00 Mark your calendars and set your clock alarms for 4:30 p.m. this Saturday. That’s when we’ll embark on our fourth annual CTA Tattler Holiday Train outing. This year we’ll ride the Blue Line. Our starting point will be the Jackson subway stop of the Blue Line at about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, which is when... Read more »
Train Your Children ? You Don?t Have Them Very Long
2011-12-01 15:47:00 We’ve received three letters from Taylor to this point, and he’s doing very well in basic training and loving Army life.One of the things Taylor knew when he chose to enlist in the Army was that there probably wouldn’t be a lot of positive Christian influence there. Lea and I have prayed numerous times that ...
By: Trey Morgan.net
J.LO'S GRAFFITI BUST
2011-11-30 18:56:00 Bronx native and internationally-revered songstress/actress, Jennifer Lopez, is under major scrutiny for a recent Fiat commercial that she appears in. First, the ad was criticized when it was discovered that J. Lo's parts were actually shot in Los Angeles and not the New York City streets that the producers would actually have you believe (Brooklyn Bridge and the elevated 6 Train). Now, the ad is under more fire as a copyrighted graffiti mural (I Heart The Bronx) by the infamous Tats Cru was used without permission. Ms. Lopez and Co. can definitely expect a call from their lawyer. Yikes!
The China Train That Doesn't Stop
2011-11-25 05:46:00 The Chinese are known to be speedy and hate to waste time. But the linked video seems to present an interesting concept for rapid transit. I am assuming you should be seated before the train arrives or you will be in the back seat in a hurry. I present this for your information but I wonder if the c
The Santa Train pulls into town
2011-11-16 06:00:00 In Appalachia Santa Claus comes the weekend before Thanksgiving. Since 1943, the Santa Special, more commonly known as the Santa Train, has traveled 110 miles through the mountains of eastern Kentucky, southwest Virginia and northeastern Tennessee to distribute loads of candy, toys and other goodies to eager bystanders, most of whom have made it a ... You Might Also Like:Get ready for the Santa Train
The Cain Train Rolls On
2011-11-09 00:28:00 How bad is the lame stream media? The lame streamers think the President’s opinion of on our closest allies and the the only democracy in the Middle East is somehow private, from Ynetnews: According to a Monday report in the French website “Arret sur Images,” after facing reporters for a G20 press conference on Thursday, the two presidents retired to a private room, to further discuss the matters of the day. ... The conversation then drifted to Netanyahu, at which time Sarkozy declared: “I cannot stand him. He is a liar.” According to the report, Obama replied: “You’re fed up with him, but I have to deal with him every day!” ... A member of the media confirmed Monday that “there were discussions between journalists and they agreed not to publish the comments due to the sensitivity of the issue.” He added that while it was annoying to have to refrain from publishing the information, the journalists are subject to pre...
By: BitsBlog
Amtrak Dealing With WiFi Gay Issues This week
2011-11-08 18:02:00 Despite opposition from anti-gay groups such a the Family Research Institute, in recent years, Amtrak has been very active in marketing to the LGBT communities.While they are not painting the cars rainbow colors anytime soon, they are a member of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association; and they operate a website design specifically for LGBT travelers, Amtrakridewithpride.com; and has been a sponsors of many gay events.Last week Amtrak confirmed that it is conducting a soft launch of free WiFi service on its Northeast Regional trains, which include those serving Washington, DC. WiFi is already available on its Acela trains, some regional trains on the west coast and at select stations. Amtrak is expect to provide a formal update next week about its expansion efforts.Of course they are trying to block porn on the train. But some LGBT news sites were also blocked. Christina Leeds, a media representative for Amrak, also acknowled...
Free Dinosaur Train Educational Toolkit & Poster for teachers
2011-11-03 20:36:00 https://docs.google.com/spreads-heet/viewform This Free Stuff Times . C m feed should only be read in feed readers, on the ????Frstuff ?Tmesemail ?list, or the FST Google Gadget. ? Any other ? use is opyright infringment and should be reported.?
By: Free Stuff Times
Joe Bonamassa: Flu over... time to catch the slow train.
2011-10-26 01:16:00 Joe Bonamassa-Slow Train @ The Apollo 2011
Why I refused to let my husband train for the Chicago Marathon
2011-10-07 17:40:00 I am a Chicago Marathon H8R. In fact, the Chicago Marathon and I should probably go on Mario Lopez’s show to get to know each other better as people and come to an understanding. But until that time, I remain a Non-athoner, one of millions of people around the world who just don’t understand why... Read more »
LIGHTSABER COMMUTE
2011-09-26 08:40:00 To celebrate (and advertise) the release of the new Star Wars The Complete Saga Blu Ray DVD boxset, 20th Century Fox Japan took to commuter trains for some rather creative promotion. The hand rails inside several train cars were converted into mock lightsabers that actually worked via LEDs. Imagine the surprise when commuters got a load of these during rush hour! May "The Force" get you through a long day of work.
Opera To Train India’s Next Gen On Safe Surfing
2011-08-08 07:33:00 Opera Software, along with Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), have launched an interactive campaign to ensure and promote safe Web surfing among school children in India. The “Safe Surfing Campaign” is meant to give proper education and information to children on how to conduct themselves online. Around 25,000 students from Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Mysore and Ahmedabad are going to participate in this campaign. The interactive campaign which started on 2 August, will focus the campaign on sixth grade students and above. In order to spread the beneficial impact of the Internet to future generations and educating them to be safe, smart and responsible users. Says Shwetank Dixit of Opera Software,“The Internet is an extremely important tool and resource catering to all groups of people, regardless of age or location. However, the Internet is not without its risks and dangers. Internet security is a top priority in Opera Software and education is the key to Inte...
By: WATblog
Alex Hutchings: Night Train to Chicag0
2011-06-28 23:19:00 DOWNLOAD FREE AND WIN 13,000 worth of BOSS PRODUCTS http://www.jamtrackcentral.com/-boss_competition.php This amazing track courtesy of Jam Track Central is one of twelve free tracks in collaboration with Roland and Boss. The package includes Film, Audio, Backing Track and Full and totally accurate Transcription. Download the free packages and enter the competition to win a truck load of BOSS gear from either http://www.jamtrackcentral.com/-boss_competition.php Alex Hutchings - Night Train to Chicago
Meal train etiquette - the rules of giving
2011-06-22 02:00:00 There was a death on our block and it reminded me of a topic I've been dying to write about - meal train etiqeutte. Wait. Was there an awkward pun in there? Maybe you shouldn't listen to me.When someone has a baby, loses a loved one, has surgery and can't take care of their family and such occasions, something nice you can do is bring them a meal. If you want to be really helpful, coordinate a meal train with their peeps (every other night is usually a good pace). But there are rules to being helpful. Rules? Ah, that's why I'm here. 1. Drop the meal and run. This is not the time to take a tour of the...
How CTA derives its Train Tracker data
2011-06-20 14:00:00 Last week, the CTA opened up its Train Tracker API code so outside developers can applications using it. (CTA photo)That's great news. Developers have used the Bus Tracker API to build a number of apps for smartphones and other uses. But what interested me in the announcement was the explanation of how Train Tracker works. From the Train Tracker developer site: How train data gets into our system Information in the CTA Train Tracker beta comes from data fed to CTA from its rail infrastructure (unlike buses, our current railcar fleet does not have GPS hardware). This data is then processed by software we use to monitor our rail system which also generates the predictions for train arrivals based on...
Train arrival screens doubled; added to 16 more stations
2011-06-20 14:00:00 This sign was first installed in 2009 at Addison, but glitches shut it down.An additional 16 CTA rail stations now project next train arrival times on electronic signs. The stations are: Jefferson Park, Logan Square and Clark/Lake (Blue Line) Oak Park and 35th-Bronzeville-IIT (Green Line) Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren and Clark/Lake (Loop Elevated) Pulaski and Roosevelt (Orange Line) Central Park and 18th Street (Pink Line) Davis (Purple Line) 47th Street, Sox-35th, Roosevelt and Addison (Red Line) When Train Tracker launched in January, electronic signs were installed at 13 stations. And in Train Tracker test mode well over a year ago, signs were working at Addison and Sox-35th - until the CTA ran into software problems and revamped the system for...
Behind The Scenes of "Night Train"
2011-06-10 17:41:00 They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and since it's Friday I thought I'd give the keyboard a break and just share some behind-the-scenes photos from our recent shoot for our mumblecore style film entitled "Night Train".
The L Challenge Part 2: "Miniature train highway" and bad bus con
2011-05-20 14:00:00 Editor's note: The following is Part 2 in the detailed story of a Brit who came to Chicago to ride every L rail line through every station in record time. Be sure to read Part 1 first. The "miniature train highway"Just as impressive is when the Brown joins the Red just before Fullerton to form what I can describe as a miniature train highway, with at least four tracks side by side above the roads for a considerable distance. I find this truly fascinating. I transfer from the subway to the Loop elevated station and experience the same wonder as described above, this time spying on second and third floor office workers. I daresay they're used to it. Taking my...
Cell phone blabber on train arrested by police
2011-05-19 21:24:00 Yes! This happened on an Amtrak train out west, but I'm sure that riders in Metra's quiet cars would love to see this happen too. Maybe on the CTA too. Looking at the video, I'd say that this woman looks exactly like the yacker that my wife and I encountered last year on the CTA's red line. The entire car of riders could figure out that she was mad, really mad, at someone on the other end. Every oath, every foul word, every curse, every obsencenity I had ever heard in the shipboard Navy was expelled from this woman's mouth. On and on she went, louder and louider, until the man in the seat in front of her could take...
The L Challenge: A Brit's thoughts on the CTA as he rides every train
2011-05-19 14:00:00 Editor's note: Following is the detailed story of a Brit who came to Chicago to ride every L rail line through every station in record time. The only problem is there is no official recorded record time. And Adham Fisher is quite accustomed to competing to break the record in London's Tube Challenge. I love his account because Adham sees things so much differently than us folks who have been in Chicago for awhile. He noticed things that only out-of-towners might - things we residents take for granted.And a special note: I has asked Adham to give more details of what routes he took, and what line he was on. But he demurred. He was afraid that someone might know...
How to Get Out Of Bogey Train!
2011-05-03 18:10:00 You know many people say golf is all about your mind and it’s true, most of your good golf is played in your mind. I am sure this happens to you on the golf course like every time you play, you get on some kind of bogey train or even worse double-bogey train. It’s one ...This post: How to Get Out Of Bogey Train! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com
By: ProGolferDigest
#9: How to Train Your Dragon (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Dragon Double Pa
2011-04-21 18:36:00 How to Train Your Dragon (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Dragon Double Pack) [Blu-ray] Jay Baruchel (Actor), Gerard Butler (Actor), Dean DeBlois (Director), Chris Sanders (Director)|Format: Blu-ray 258 days in the top 100 (454)Buy new: $39.99 $12...
Drunken Chav loses it on a train
2011-04-09 16:22:00 Lambrini chav starts screaming and shouting on a train after our night out in London. This went on for twenty minutes but i ran out of space on my phone Video Rating: 4 / 5 watch the MILK CHALLENGE FAIL @ www.youtube.com Alli on twitter @ twitter.com Charles on twitter @ twitter.com Charles' Youtube: youtube.com Alli's Youtube:Read more ...
By: Brainwashing
Whackhead Pranks Pizza Takeaway At A NOISY Train Station!
2011-04-02 11:25:00 Whackhead Simpson Pranks A Pizza Takeaway. But The Man On The Phone Can't Hear Because Of All The Noise. Very Funny! haxed the Anchorage AK Scientology mission with a few of the leaked voicemails Video Rating: 4 /Read more ...
By: Brainwashing
The Suffrage Train (3-7-1911)
2011-03-07 14:45:00 One hundred years ago today, a group of Chicago women chartered a train to Springfield--to demand the right to vote.
That Metra Train Kept A Movin'
2011-02-24 19:20:00 Do you have any cool shots from your iPhone you want to share? We are on the edge with this community and all you secret photographers who don't consider yourself 'photographers' in the truest sense... those of you out there posting on Instagram, Facebook, Flickr and Twitpic... you have the best camera: it happens to be a phone, too!100% iPhone. I always have something to say at Twitter. See more of my iPhone goodness at Flickr....
A Piece of Candy on the Train
2011-01-23 20:48:00 Encountering homeless men asking for money on the trains of Chicago is a common occurence. Most people ignore the pleas and continue comfortable on their commute. However, what happens when a homeless man asks for food? Do you continue ignoring?
Mara Thompson?s Campaign Train ? Last Lap for DEM?s!
2011-01-19 02:05:00 Mara Thompson’s St. John by-election campaign train continues its journey. The last lap meeting is on for Massiah Street, St. John on Wednesday, 19th January 2011. Tonight the train will be making a stop at College Savannah, St. John for a Spot meeting. Dem for We and We for Dem. Mara Thompson, the DLP candidate ...
By: Bajan Reporter
Dinosaur Train New Episode Premiers Today (PJs Giveaway)
2011-01-18 04:48:00 In DINOSAUR TRAIN, young viewers join Buddy and his adoptive family of Pteranodons on whimsical adventures through prehistoric jungles, swamps, volcanoes and oceans as they unearth basic concepts in natural science, natural history and paleontology. The Dinosaur Train is a colorful locomotive, customized to accommodate all kinds of dinosaurs, and it has the ability to ...
By: An Island Life
How loud is your train ride?
2011-01-18 01:22:00 Hands-on research conducted by Going Public shows the Red and Blue lines to be the CTA's noisiest. (Brian Cassella/Tribune) By Tracy SwartzRedEyeLast week, Metra made some noise when it began testing "quiet cars" on its Rock Island line between Chicago and Joliet. During rush hour, riders in two designated cars are not allowed to talk on their cell phones and must mute their electronic equipment....
CTA Train Tracker service live
2011-01-13 06:43:00 The CTA's Train Tracker service has finally gone live. Now in a Beta phase, the service couldn't have come at a better time. It helps commuters know when to leave their warm houses to avoid standing for long periods of time in the snow and cold for a train to arrive.The service so far works well and is for the most part accurate. Testing it several times near a Blue Line stop, which is walkable from this place (and hear-able, for that matter), the timing system seems accurate down to the minute. The display then says "Arriving" when a train enters the station.The Train Tracker is similar to those airport "Arrival/Departure" displays. Though this happens to be much more accurate...
Repost: Notes from a beta tester of CTA's Train Tracker
2011-01-10 16:00:00 In case you missed this over the weekend, here's a repost from Saturday. My brother Daniel X. O'Neil was a beta tester of Train Tracker. In this guest post he recounts his experiences with testing.Over the last few weeks, I was a part of the beta test program for the Train Tracker system launched by the CTA today. I tested this Web-based application on the Red, Brown, and Blue lines in about six different trips (riding multiple trains) using an iPhone, an iPad, and an iMac. My main mobile experience was using my BlackBerry Curve that is about 6 months old. In my experience, the system works great and it is a very positive addition to the overall CTA...
CTA Train Tracker Beta Review
2011-01-08 19:49:00 This is a guest post by Daniel X. O'Neil.Over the last few weeks, I was a part of the beta test program for the Train Tracker system launched by the CTA today. I tested this Web-based application on the Red, Brown, and Blue lines in about six different trips (riding multiple trains) using an iPhone, an iPad, and an iMac. My main mobile experience was using my BlackBerry Curve that is about 6 months old. In my experience, the system works great and it is a very positive addition to the overall CTA communications regime. Here's why: SMOOTH DESIGN It is a native Web application that runs in a browser. That means it's not an "app" -- there's nothing...
Train Tracker Beta is Running
2011-01-08 18:41:00 I guess the CTA wasn't joking about releasing the Train Tracker Beta in "early January." It's available now, here, as well as through the mobile site, here. So, some initial thoughts from playing around with it for a bit:Mobile vs. Regular: There are several differences between the mobile and regular Train Tracker sites beyond simple aesthetics. The mobile site doesn't Include the weather (makes sense, you're probably outside in the weather if you're using the mobile site), doesn't list the run number, and says "Due" instead of "Approaching" when a train is less than a minute away.Auto-refresh. Right now, the Regular site automatically updates every 20-30 seconds, which is fantastic. The Mobile site not only doesn't do this, it doesn't... |
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