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Collector helps keep holiday spirit on track – Richmond Times

Steve Holic started his train collection at a very young age — 6 months, to be exact. On his first Christmas, his father, who was stuck overseas helping the U.S. war effort in Germany, arranged for the gift. Holic, now … Continue reading

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As Other Paparazzi Chase the Kardashians, They Stalk Dreamliners

Bernie Leighton leans out an open-sided helicopter into a chilly breeze, Nikon camera glued to his face as he focuses on his unsuspecting photographic quarry. The celebrity in his lens is no Kardashian. It’s Etihad Airways’ first 787 Dreamliner, parked … Continue reading

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Model from Old Church literally has a ‘hands-on’ career – Richmond Times

On any given day, you might find Ashly Covington of Old Church wearing a diamond ring worth $30 million, crouching on a box with her arm wrapped around Saturday Night Live star Andy Samberg, gently holding a huge black snake … Continue reading

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188 House members urge Norwegian Air rejection

A bipartisan group of 188 lawmakers is urging the Department of Transportation (DOT) to reject Norwegian Airlines’ bid to increase flights to airports in the U.S. and Europe.  Norwegian Air is attempting to gain access to airports that are covered … Continue reading

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Raging Protesters Set Ferguson on Fire

It’s nearly impossible to capture the pain, frustration, and sadness in Ferguson following the announcement that a white cop will not be charged for shooting an unarmed black teen three months ago. But if the faces partially hidden by gas … Continue reading

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Flying Coach Is the New Hell: How Airlines Engineer You Out of Room

Some 24.6 million people (equal to the whole population of Australia) will be heading down the aisle toward a seat on an American airline during this Thanksgiving holiday. That’s an average 31,000 a day more than last year— including international … Continue reading

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Popes Blistering Attack on Haggard Europe

Pope Francis launched a blistering attack against Europe Tuesday claiming that the former cradle of democracy was growing “haggard,” soulless, and irrelevant. Francis became the first pope to address the European Parliament since the end of the Cold War, but … Continue reading

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