| Minister lifts bicycle ban on peak-hour trains
PUBLIC Transport Minister Lynne Kosky will today bow to anger from cyclists and reverse a controversial plan to ban bikes on trains during rush hours. Bicycles will once again be allowed on all Connex and V/Line trains at all times - but only in the final carriage of Connex services, and only in set storage areas on V/Line trains. The backpedal comes just six weeks after the rush-hour ban was revealed. The ban was not formally announced; instead, it was found in the fine print of the Government's annual Fares and Ticketing Manual. Ms Kosky, who was on holiday when the ban was revealed, distanced herself from the decision to ban bikes, and immediately ordered a review of the decision upon returning to work last month. The move to ban bikes on Connex and V/Line services sparked heated debate, with many questioning the Government's commitment to more Victorians using sustainable forms of transport.
Clinton lacked coherent game plan for after Super Tuesday
I also believe Obama takes himself a little too seriously and has a difficult time acknowledging his vulnerabilties. I view him as extremly righteous compared to Hillary and if Obama wins the nomination he will internalize these hard hits poorly. .
Times Article Rallies Support for McCain
A Feb. 21 New York Times article examined the relationship between Sen. John McCain and lobbyist Vicki Iseman. The article created a firestorm by asserting, Convinced the relationship had become romantic, some of his top advisers intervened to protect the candidate from himself. The Times quoting John Weaver, a friend and adviser to McCain reported, He [Weaver] had warned Ms. Iseman away [in 1999] because of 'what she had told people' that had 'made its way back' to the McCain campaign." According to the Daily News, McCain, when asked directly if he ever had a romantic relationship with Iseman, replied, "No." He added that if aides were concerned about the possibility of such a relationship, as the Times article said, "They didnt communicate it to me.
REGAN WORRY FOR ENGLAND
World Cup hooker Mark Regan has emerged as England's latest casualty ahead of the RBS 6 Nations Championship opener against Wales at Twickenham. And centre Mike Tindall, who is poised to make a Test return next Saturday after missing the 2007 World Cup campaign through injury, suffered bruised ribs during Gloucester's Guinness Premiership victory over Wasps. A 33-man England training squad assembles in Bath tonight, with Paul Sackey (mumps), Simon Shaw (ankle), Nick Easter (knee) and Lesley Vainikolo (knee) also requiring assessments. Jonny Wilkinson though, reported no ill-effects after being the victim of a reckless high tackle by Leicester fly-half Andy Goode as Newcastle crashed 41-14 in the Premiership on Saturday. Reviewing the incident, Newcastle rugby director John Fletcher said: "It wasn't pretty.
Tomac Launches U.S. Dealer Program
LINCOLN, NE (BRAIN)Tomac Mountain Bikes has launched a U.S. dealer program. Phil Doerflein, a bike industry veteran of 20 years, and a former IBD dealer from the Pacific Northwest, has been hired to manage U.S. sales for Tomac. The response to the new line of Tomac bikes has been phenomenal, said Tomac's owner Joel Smith. Weve expanded the models, introducing three new bikes this year, and now have a line that will be very attractive for dealers. The Tomac brand is the namesake of racing legend John Tomac and was relaunched in 2006 by former Manitou brand manager Joel Smith. The focus is on high-end mountain bikes for discerning riders. Tomac bikes resonate with top tier mountain bikers, and shops who want to service these riders, Doerflein said. The brand is once again situated at the high end and can really help cutting edge shops remain the choice for discriminating buyers.
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