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  • August 2008
    • Desire Named Streetcar Grips Cities

      Desire Named Streetcar Grips Cities

      (Newser) - Most American cities dismantled their streetcar lines over 50 years ago but a major comeback is gathering speed, the New York Times reports. Cincinnati, Houston, Denver, Salt Lake City and Charlotte have streetcar systems in the works to revive sagging downtown areas. A dozen cities already have streetcars and at least 40 more are exploring the option. More »

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      public transportation   transit   Cincinnati   streetcar system   New Orleans streetcar   tram system

  • February 2008
  • October 2007
  • June 2007
    • Bags of Corn, Beer Make for Fun in the Midwest

      Bags of Corn, Beer Make for Fun in the Midwest

      (Newser) - An uncomplicated game called Cornhole is sweeping the Midwest, attracting players  from bars to church picnics. Competing teams toss 1lb bags of dry corn at a 6-inch hole carved into a wooden platform. Said to have originated in Cincinnati as a backyard diversion, Cornhole is now spreading to such cities as Milwaukee and Chicago, says the Wall Street Journal.   More »

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      Chicago   beer   Midwest   corn   Milwaukee   games   Cincinnati

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