Oh how sweet it is! Samuel Insull purchased the railroad at public auction in June, 1925 and renamed it The Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad. Insull immediately began a program of moderization which restored the railroad to top condition. Insull purchased new cars, built new stations, and converted the railroad from AC electric system to its current 1500 volt DC system. This was an important change, for new South Shore trains could operate directly and continuously over the trackage of the Illinois Central Railroad from Kensington to downtown Chicago, helping assure the South Shore's long term survival. The railroad remained privately owned with NICTD responsible for paying for the service. Under NICTD's tutelage, a steady series of improvements was funded and ridership increased from 1.48 million passengers carried in 1978 to over 3.5 million passengers at the turn of the century. The railroad is now in the hands of the public sector and profit is no longer the motivation for providing rail passenger service. NICTD operates the rail service as a public service because the people and economy of Northwest Indiana need an alternative, reliable form of transportation to get to jobs, schools, museums, and recreational opportunities found in the City of Chicago. NICTD has helped make the South Shore strong once again. In turn, by providing a balanced transportation system, the South Shore can help make, and keep, the Northwest Indiana economy strong.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Phật Thuyết Kinh Vô Lượng Thọ - Buddha Pronounces the Sūtra of Amitāyus Buddha (Sub)
Download & get free DVDs: phimphatgiao.com Download & thỉnh đĩa DVD miễn phí phimphatgiao.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Three Pure Land Sūtras + One Treatise Tịnh Độ Tam Kinh Nhất Luận: 1. The Buddha Speaks of Amitābha Sūtra ★ Phật Thuyết Kinh A-di-đà www.youtube.com 2. Buddha Pronounces the Sūtra of Visualization of Amitāyus Buddha ★ Phật Thuyết Kinh Quán Vô Lượng Thọ Phật www.youtube.com 3. Buddha Pronounces the Sūtra of Amitāyus Buddha ★ Phật Thuyết Kinh Vô Lượng Thọ www.youtube.com 4. Upadeśa on the Sūtra of Amitāyus Buddha - The Stanzas of Wishing for Rebirth ★ Luận Kinh Vô Lượng Thọ - Bài Kệ Nguyện Vãng Sanh www.youtube.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sutras and Mantras Chanting: buddha-dharma.org Kinh Chú Xướng Tụng buddha-dharma.org
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Riding the South Shore Railroad from Michigan City, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois
A filmlog of railing from Michigan City to Chicago via the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD), The film is about six minutes and is kind of dorky with ambient sound in the background, cheesy graphics, and an introduction.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Tips How to Plan a Vacation in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, Maryland is a fantastic place to consider when planning a vacation. It is known as the ''Land of Pleasant Living'' because it offers mountains and beaches from the eastern shore towards western Maryland, Baltimore and Washington.
Taking a vacation in Ocean city with the whole family can be really great and exciting. Kids will also enjoy with tons of fun activities for them. The city offers family-friendly recreation like fishing, golfing and shopping.
Boardwalk is one of the popular attractions. It is the largest shopping area in the region, offering plenty of entertainment facilities. You can experience some of their popular thrashers like French fries, fisher's caramel popcorn and dollies' salt water taffy.
There are society shops beside the boardwalk. There are souvenir shops and henna tattoo shops. There are train rides that run up and down throughout the day. Strolling around this place may take all day but you will hardly notice the time pass you by as you enjoy the wonderful structures.
You can spend an entire day of sightseeing in their amusement parks. The Timper's rides and Jolly Rogers are really fun for the entire family. Jolly Roger features mini golf, rides, a water park, a go-kart park and so much more.
There are lots of ways to get to Ocean City, whether by car or bus, train or plane. Determine which transportation is best for you, considering where you will be coming from. Also, it is recommended to purchase your tickets in advance.
Check out some hotels and resorts you find convenient for your stay and make sure you also make advanced reservations, especially when visiting during peak seasons. Inquire for tour packages that they might be offering at discounted rates, especially if you are visiting as a group.
Ocean City is big. It is best to plan in advance the places you want to visit. Make the most out of your visit without wasting too much time. Consider also what your group would like to see and experience in the city. Every minute counts when you are traveling. Make the most out of your time always to see as many as you can in the area before going back home.
Get a map of Ocean City and familiarize yourself with some important areas like bus and train stations, shopping areas, hospitals and good dining places. Keeping a map handy with you is also good in case you get lost.
You can get tour guides especially if you are interested in hearing the city's history. This can also assure you that you won't miss out on the important attractions that they have. Be reminded that tours follow strict schedules daily. Be sure you can comply before booking a tour.
Lastly, pack accordingly. Check for weather updates about Ocean City, particularly during the time of your arrival there. Always wear comfortable clothes. And comfortable shoes are also very important as you will most likely do a lot of walking. Rubber shoes or sandals are best. For women, avoid heeled shoes for the meantime.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
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