Seems like the big outfit is gonna lay off more non-essential workers. http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Union-Pacific-Railroad-makes-position-cuts-in-12169011.php#photo-14038515
***'s favorite dictator might be facing a coup d'etat, or a hangman's noose. Maybe even a firing squad... Jeez, can they afford bullets?https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/25/world/asia/north-korea-defector.html?_r=0
Train collision in northern Egypt kills 43; 122 injured Two trains are seen after they collided just outside Egypts Mediterranean port city of Alexandria, Aug. 11. (Ravy Shaker/AP)By Mohammed Wagdy and Menna Zaki|APAugust 11 at 4:16 PM ALEXANDRIA, Egypt Two passenger trains collided on Fri...
...just a few more pics to satisfy Phreddie's curiosity. The dust has given me a cough. It's hard to avoid lately. Perhaps a good old fashioned thunder storm would clear the air, and settle the dust. Alas, we know that ain't happening any time soon!
North Korea shows off new missile at military paradePublished April 15, 2012Associated Press April 15: 2012: North Korean tanks take part in a mass military parade in Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung Square to celebrate 100 years since the birth of North Korea's founder Kim Il Sung. (AP) PYONGYANG, North Ko...
And this may just be the start. Since his aim id to make HIS railroad the best, most efficient, and lowest cost, safest railroad in the US!He'll shed all the 'extras' that do nothing for his plans. Like so called 'safety equipment,' or PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). "You don't need it, we don't p...
...which seems ta be one reason so many folks are on the move to the West. Not just the west per se, but the GPNW. Right into The Krink's 'hood! But that may be good for our bud. Yes and no! His house value may literally jump upwards overnight, but with the higher valuation of real estate property taxes are l...
Found on the FB sight, posted by Phreddie and Troll's phriend SeaCaucushttp://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/jenice_armstrong/3-legs-lost-by-kids-in-train-accidents-20170725.htmlThis shit is hard to wrap the mind around... Is it the latest 'thing' among teens, ta show up at scho...
Just because it's the 'deep south,' and in the 'bible belt,' and a bastion of ignorance, and white supremacy tu!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFVJwFN_a0oFuck Mis sippi!
Apparently Amrtrak has more blood on its hands this morning, after on of its DC bound trains struck and killed two CSX crewmen adjacent to its tracks approaching Union Station last night. Details:http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/amtrak-train-kills-two-railroad-employees-in-downtow...
Let's try this: Camels. That's right camels. How much do ya know about camels? Not much. That's okay because here's our first lesson.Everything ya wanted ta know, or not about 'em! https://www.livescience.com/27503-camels.htmlTres interessant non? Yep!
And here's your answer. The only answer to the most important question ever. Did he, or didn't he?http://www.watchthis.com/story/culture/2017/06/24/caitlyn-jenner-makes-announcement-we-all-saw-coming?fb=ov-...
Not Philly proper, but close enough ta call it Philadelphia. So we will...http://tinyurl.com/y9ztten5-- Edited by Uke on Thursday 13th of July 2017 06:10:33 PM
It hadda happen. Cell fone being charged while soakin' in the tub! A big, yuge no-no! In other words, DON'T! You could very well be electrocuted!http://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-teen-electrocuted-after-cell-phone-falls-into-bathtub/
Another 'mishap' for slAmtrak. Poor guys, and gals! With schitt like this, job security can't be considered as a plus!http://komonews.com/news/local/amtrak-train-derails-in-steilacoom-injuries-reported
PAMPLONA, Spain -- Two Americans and a Spaniard were gored Friday during the first running of the bulls of this year's San Fermin festival, medical officials in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona said.A 46 year-old Spanish man was undergoing surgery for serious injuries to his head and leg afte...
Don't Greyhounds run fast enough as it is that they need cocaine too. This is the greatest waste of cocaine I ever heard of. So what did the guy/owner of these dogs do...setout big dishes of coke in kennel along with their water bowl. This is a crazy enough of a story to make the Daily Journal. http://ww...
Since last year's derailment/fire at Mosier, Oregon the state of Oregon is imposing new rules on unit oil trains moving through the state, over UP/BNSF rails.http://klcc.org/post/oregon-lawmakers-advance-measure-aimed-rail-spill-disastersThis may spell the end for Bakken crude head...
Nothing like keeping your appearance lowkey if you're going to opt for a life of crime.PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) UPDATE | The Pasco County Sheriffs Office says 30-year-old Richard Edward Vidal, also known as Bazooka Ricky has been captured. No further details regarding his arrest have been rel...
The really, really BIG ones. The five "W" queries, and sometimes that little ol' "H" question. Just for shits and giggles.What's the point? Oh never mind! Forgot. Again! Not ta worry however, we're gonna sort this out off line! Later.-- Edited by Uke on Wednesday 14th of June 2017 03:47:20 PM
