"department-of-transportation" Articles & Blogs:
Bike sharing - the new public transportation
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Bike culture goes big as bike sharing takes hold. An affordable, clean and simple way to get around town, bike sharing promotes cleaner air, land, and water, while encouraging people to meet their transportation needs through an active lifestyle and commu...[Read on] |
Volleyball reinstated at QU, Men's Track eliminated
| After being temporarily enjoined from cutting the women's volleyball program, Quinnipiac University has decided to permanently reinstate the team. This move will likely result in a settlement of the Title IX lawsuit against the university, according to t...[Read on] |
Donald Trump Unclear on Roe v. Wade Decision
| • The Japanese government is considering restricting re-entry access to evacuated areas surrounding the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant until all the radioactive containment water has been removed. Removing the water safely could take months. [The Huffington P...[Read on] |
NWLC Applauds Confirmation of Patricia Smith for Key Labor Department Position
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The National Women’s Law Center applauds the confirmation of Patricia Smith as the Solicitor of the Department of Labor by a vote of 60 to 37. The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) strongly supported Ms. Smith’s nomination.
“The National Women...[Read on] |
Oprah Winfrey, DOT, NHTSA, and Others Endorse National "No Phone Zone Day" Friday, April 30
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"A call or text isn't worth taking a life," says entertainer Oprah Winfrey. "We must not allow more mothers and fathers, daughters and sons, sisters and brothers to die before we take action against distracted driving. Let's put a stop to it now, by join...[Read on] |
All-Women Public Transportation in India
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Tired of sexual harassment in the form of pinches, stares, taunting, groping, and catcalling, Indian women now have access to all-women commuter trains, dubbed the Ladies Special, in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta.
India would seem to be a count...[Read on] |
Hot List: High-End Jewelry from Deep Under the Sea
| The hottest trends in fashion according to Vanity Fair's fashion department. The fantasy animals and flowers in Dior designer Victoire de Castellane's eight one-of-a-kind Idylle aux Paradis cuffs drip off to become brooches or pendants. Take a dive with t...[Read on] |
Brace Yourself: 40 Percent of Republicans Regularly Watch Fox News
| • From the department of statistics that won’t surprise you, 40 percent of Republicans watch Fox News regularly. [AP] • Resident Evil: Afterlife topped the box office this weekend taking in an estimated $27.7 million. [Variety] • Former House Spea...[Read on] |
Zipcar launches FastFleet, partners with ZimRide
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Have you heard of Zipcar?
Begun in Cambridge, Massachusetts nearly a decade ago, the startup pioneers the European idea of car-sharing here in the U.S.
Its concept is simple: offer self-service vehicles by the hour or day to city residents and busi...[Read on] |
Help keep buzzed drivers off road on St. Patrick's Day
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"I'm fine to drive." Expect to hear this line a lot on St. Patrick's Day. Known as much for drinking as it is for shamrocks and the color green, the March 17th holiday is a great time to be out with friends, but can be a dangerous time to be out on the r...[Read on] |
Disturbing Video of Girls’ Dance
| I became aware of this video, via a friend’s post on Facebook (thanks EH). It is a video of girls who appear to be between the ages of 8-10 years of age, dancing to Beyonce’s “Put A Ring On It”. Despite the face these girls are great dance...[Read on] |
Buckle Up Memorial Day Weekend, Or Be Prepared For A Ticket!
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Hey folks, it's Memorial Day Weekend, and the police are out in force to help keep you safe behind the wheel. As the weekend kicks off, law enforcement officers and safety officials are mobilizing across the nation to enforce safety belt use laws in orde...[Read on] |
MOMA Honors Kathryn Bigelow
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Last week the Museum of Modern Art in NYC feted Kathryn Bigelow for her body of work. The event raised $1 million for the work of the film department.
There was not much press on the event which I find kind of strange since this could have and should...[Read on] |
There’s a Title IX Game Being Played (and it’s NOT helping female athletes)
| By Laura Pappano
Whether or not a judge rules that Quinnipiac University has violated Title IX by cutting its Women’s Volleyball team is less newsworthy than what we learned in court today.
That is, coaches manipulated rosters to meet Title IX require...[Read on] |
Madoff Victims Come Together to Find Justice — or at Least a Little Relief
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Victims of Bernard Madoff’s alleged Ponzi scheme saw their financial lives disappear — and now they’re trying to find their way backPost | Today 10:30 am
Ronnie Sue Ambrosino, 56, and her husband aren’t quite sure where they’re goi...[Read on] |
US Government Fleet To Get A Little Greener
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More than 17,600 American-made, fuel-efficient cars and hybrids will soon be entering the government fleet, thanks to President Barack Obama. Putting his money (or more aptly, your money) where his mouth is, the president plans to use $285 million in Fed...[Read on] |
Top 10 tips for senior drivers
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As the baby
boomers head en masse into their senior years, they have more options than ever
to help them stay on the road longer and safer. It's not just about protecting
drivers, either: Other drivers and pedestrians are also at risk. Auto insurance pr...[Read on] |
Hearst Cohort Sara Jane Olson Released From Prison
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62-year-old terrorist-turned doting housewife spent 7 years in prison for 1970s violence blamed on Symbionese Liberation ArmySara Jane Olson | Today 10:05 am
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Sara Jane Olson — a domestic terrorist-turned soccer mom — was released fro...[Read on] |
From Cars to Motorbikes: The “Tuk Tuk” Phenomenon
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The automobile has been one of the world’s greatest inventions, giving people an affordable and convenient method of personal travel. Although the versatility and usefulness of cars still reign in many parts of the world, in Southeast Asia motorcycles...[Read on] |
Vacation Planning for Chicks on a Budget
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For most college students, the end of the school year comes early. Luckily, there is usually a pretty decent gap of time between the conclusion of final exams and the beginning of summer jobs or internships. So, Chicks, you know what this means: time to s...[Read on] |
Michael Jackson's last ride through Los Angeles
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Michael Jackson, the King of Pop took his last ride through Los Angeles today, starting early this morning with a funeral caravan from his family's home in Encino, California, escorted by police guards across the 101 freeway to a private service held at ...[Read on] |
Wheel Action: May is National Bike Month
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Despite what recent chilly temperatures (at least in LA) may be telling us, spring really is on its way! Today is the start of National Bike Month so we thought we’d bring you some new bikes and cycling accessories to get you and your family read...[Read on] |
Nearly half of U.S. pregnancies are unintended
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Did you know that 49% of pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended? I sure didn't.
Thankfully, people like Krystale Littlejohn and Professor Paula England of Stanford University's Sociology Department - are looking into how we can change that statistic:
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Pappano on Title IX: “It’s been slow progress and we certainly are not there yet.”
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The institutionalization of any movement’s ideals – whether that be educational ideals at the local level or political ideals at the national level – is often a double-edged sword: although it may represent a “victory&rdquo...[Read on] |
Dept. 180: Still the Coolest Job at Chevy
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As the blog editor at AskPatty.com, some days I feel like I spend more time talking about one particular brand or other - which isn't the goal, honest, I really do try to keep my content as universal as I can - but when Chevy is doing such a great job rel...[Read on] |
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