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Blog entries tagged with " commuting":
commuting: Drive 'til you qualify - 08/20/08 08:54 AM
No, I am not talking about NASCAR...
I am talking about the fact that in real estate, the further away from a metropolitan area you drive, the lower the prices typically are. Builders would have the same homes in different communities for sale, and the further out the subdivisions … (2 comments)
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commuting: Area Bridge Tolls Likely to Increase this Fall - 07/11/08 06:29 AM
By Rich Schiffer, Weichert Realtors
The Delaware River Port Authority, which manages the operation of several bridges in the Philadelphia Area (The Commodore Barry Bridge in the City of Chester, Delaware County and the Walt Whitman, Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross Bridges in Philadelphia) are likely to see fare increases very soon, … (0 comments)
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commuting: Well at least we have roads - 06/07/08 09:25 AM
We all tend to accept commuting and traffic delays as just a part of life.
However, the next time we're stuck in rush hour traffic and are tempted to grumble or get upset, let's just be thankful that we've got a freeway system.
In 1919, it took 62 days for the … (4 comments)
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commuting: You Commute. You Pay. Are You Doing a Cost Analysis for Your Clients? - 05/27/08 10:11 AM
I had a client come into town last week to make a final decision on a house to buy. He will be working in the northern section of Virginia Beach and there are a lot of houses to choose from in his price range. New construction was especially … (46 comments)
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commuting: Using Ethanol and E85? It's just not that simple! - 05/03/08 12:42 AM
Some big car manufacturers are touting the use of Ethanol and E85 fuels as a way to save the planet and a "Green Alternative." George Bush was on TV 4/29/08 pushing growing more plant matter for ethanol as a gasoline alternative. On the surface it sounds OK, but in reality the case doesn't add … (5 comments)
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commuting: Relocating back to town? Gas prices make it too expensive to commute. - 05/01/08 06:19 AM
I can't take it anymore!! I guess we are moving back to town.
I am a country girl at heart, I grew up in a small village in southern England and have always loved wide open spaces. We bought our house a year ago in a rural area outside of Atlanta, we … (0 comments)
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commuting: Fort Lewis Wa Area Commuting - 02/29/08 03:43 AM
Commuting in and Around Fort Lewis Wa
When PCS'ing to a new installation, my first concern was always the commute. Arriving at work before first light, multiple trips back and forth to post, and being close to the unit for recalls and trips to the barracks is a big consideration and has … (0 comments)
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commuting: Gig Harbor's public transportation - 02/28/08 03:12 PM
Many folks moving to Gig Harbor, or thinking of moving to Gig Harbor, often have questions about our transportation system. Many who are considering buying a home in Gig Harbor will be working in Seattle or Tacoma, and want to know what the commute will be like.
I've never ridden the public … (1 comments)
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commuting: A Commuting Guide for Northrop Grumman Newbies - 02/18/08 09:22 AM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
Relocating to Northrop Grumman? If you're trying to decide where to live, let me help by giving you some idea of what to expect for your … (4 comments)
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commuting: Commuters Delight - 02/14/08 09:03 PM
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commuting: Hillsborough - West Trenton Rail Line - 12/21/07 02:05 PM
I am interested in finding out from the residents of Hillsborough andBelle Mead/Montgomery , Somerset County, NJ what their opinion is on the unfunded $219 Million proposal to open the West Trenton rail line.The Belle Mead station on Rt 206 which has been dormant was given the go ahead in a … (0 comments)
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commuting: Horse property Northampton PA $299,000 - 10/12/07 06:12 AM
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commuting: Manassas Regional Airport - 10/10/07 06:20 PM
I wanted to take this opportunity to briefly mention the Manassas Regional Airport and how it might be able to serve your needs in the future. Considered by many to be the largest general aviation aiport in Virginia, the Manassas Regional Airport was built in 1964 and serves as a "reliever" … (0 comments)
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commuting: San Diego Traffic - The numbers are in - 09/19/07 02:37 PM
OK, the numbers are in! We in San Diego have just achieved the dubious distinction of living in one of the most congested metropolitan areas in the country! Yes, do live in a beautiful place with wonderful climate, breathtaking coastal views, and lots of local attractions. We are able to enjoy our mild weather … (2 comments)
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commuting: Morocco, Indiana - Back in Time ==== A Glance at History - 08/21/07 12:56 AM
Residents of this out-of-the way region aren't lacking in opportunities, according to Lake Village librarian Mary Kay Emmrich.
"We do the same things everyone else does," she said. "We just have to travel farther to do them."
The four-square-mile Newton County area is unincorporated, but that doesn't mean it's lacking in recorded … (0 comments)
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commuting: Wheatfield, Indiana - Back in Time ==== A Glance at History - 08/21/07 12:43 AM
Wheatfield was founded in 1883 on land donated by Simon and Mae Thompson. Like many of the communities in Jasper and Newton counties, the land that Wheatfield occupies was once swampland. Wild rice, or swamp grass, grew in abundance before the land was drained in the mid 19th century.
Acres of this … (0 comments)
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commuting: Roselawn, Indiana - Back in Time ==== A Glance at History - 08/21/07 12:30 AM
When you say "Roselawn" to a Northwest Indiana resident, what comes to mind is not necessarily what Roselawn-area residents want you to think first: nudist resorts and an airline disaster. In October 1994, American Eagle Flight 4184 crashed due to icing in a soybean field near Roselawn killing all 68 people … (0 comments)
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commuting: Lake Village, Indiana - Back in Time ==== A Glance at History - 08/21/07 12:19 AM
LAKE VILLAGE AIRPORT
Residents of this out-of-the way region aren't lacking in opportunities, according to Lake Village librarian Mary Kay Emmrich. "We do the same things everyone else does," she said. "We just have to travel farther to do them."
The four-square-mile Newton County area is unincorporated, but that doesn't mean it's … (0 comments)
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commuting: Wheeler, Indiana - Back in Time ==== A Glance at History - 08/21/07 12:12 AM
Although there are many stories about the origin of the word "Hoosier," early Wheeler residents might be responsible for its common use. In the mid-1800s, one of the first frame buildings in the area became a well-known inn called the "Hoosier's Nest." The fame of Hoosier's Nest was captured in an … (0 comments)
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commuting: Shelby, Indiana - Back in Time ==== A Glance at History - 08/21/07 12:07 AM
Hugging the north banks of the Kankakee River, this sleepy community that once drew Chicago businessmen and political types for plentiful hunting and fishing continues to draw those with a love of quiet, river life.
In 1886, William Shelby, president of the Lake Agricultural Co., laid out the area, which remains unincorporated … (0 comments)
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commuting: Brunswick, Indiana - Back in Time ==== A Glance at History - 08/21/07 12:02 AM
For more than a century, the hamlet of Brunswick has been locked in time - its pristine landscape undisturbed by an influx of traffic, noise or major developments. And Donn Hylek, owner of Reichert's Tavern, one of only two businesses still operating in the community founded by German immigrants back in … (2 comments)
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commuting: Green Tip of the Day!, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 08/01/07 09:36 AM
Here's a great green tip! If you have not considered letting someone else do the driving, do so. It is good for the environment and can be very relaxing!! So, sit back - and enjoy!Ken________________________________________________________________________________________________Each year, Americans waste 3.5 billion hours and 5.6 billion gallons of fuel while they sit in … (2 comments)
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commuting: La Porte, Indiana - QuickFacts - 07/31/07 12:00 AM
La Porte, Indiana, in La Porte county
La Porte (French for "The Door") is a city in La Porte County, Indiana, of which it is the county seat. Its population was 21,621 at the 2000 census. It is one of the two principal cities of the Michigan City-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan … (0 comments)
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commuting: Wanatah, Indiana - QuickFacts - 07/30/07 11:54 PM
Wanatah, Indiana is in La Porte county.
Wanatah is a town in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,013 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Michigan City, Indiana-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
LaPorte County was formed in 1832. The name means "the door" or "the port" in … (0 comments)
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commuting: La Crosse, Indiana - QuickFacts - 07/30/07 11:50 PM
La Crosse, Indiana, in La Porte county
LaCrosse is a town in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. The population was 561 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Michigan City, Indiana-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. LaCrosse is a small farming town with several businesses-The Co-op, Super Foods, a bank, … (0 comments)
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commuting: Long Beach, Indiana - QuickFacts - 07/30/07 11:44 PM
Long Beach, Indiana, in La Porte county
Long Beach is a town in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2000 census, Long Beach population was 1,559. It is included in the Michigan City, Indiana-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. Chief Justice John Roberts grew up in Long Beach.
Located on the southeast … (0 comments)
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commuting: Trail Creek, Indiana - QuickFacts - 07/30/07 11:38 PM
Trail Creek, Indiana, in La Porte county
Trail Creek is a town in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,296 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Michigan City, Indiana-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Trail Creek is home to Nelson Park, which has 2 baseballs fields, a basketball … (0 comments)
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commuting: Westville, Indiana - QuickFacts - 07/30/07 11:20 PM
Westville, Indiana, in La Porte county
Westville is a town in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,116 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Michigan City, Indiana-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Westville is near Michigan City is noted for both its proximity to the Indiana Dunes National … (1 comments)
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commuting: Porter, Indiana - QuickFacts - 07/25/07 02:01 AM
Porter, Indiana, in Porter county
PORTER IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE: Indiana Dunes State Park is located 47 miles east of Chicago, Illinois. The beaches are bounded by Lake Michigan and the National Park Service operated Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The 1,530 acre (66.2 km²) Dunes Nature Preserve makes up the bulk … (0 comments)
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commuting: Hebron, Indiana - QuickFacts - 07/25/07 01:43 AM
Hebron, Indiana, in Porter county
The History of Hebron is intertwined with that of Boone Township. For this reason, both will be mentioned here. The land in Boone Township was opened for settlement by virtue of a treaty between the United Sates Government and the Pottawattomi Indians in 1832. In the early … (0 comments)
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commuting: Highland, Indiana - QuickFacts - 07/16/07 09:20 PM
Highland, Indiana, in Lake county
Highland is a town in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 23,546 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated on April 4, 1910. Highland is a southeastern suburb of Chicago, Illinois.
In 1847, two pioneers, Michael and Judith Johnston, became Highland's first settlers (Judith Johnston Elementary … (0 comments)
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commuting: Hammond, Indiana - QuickFacts - 07/16/07 09:15 PM
Hammond, Indiana, in Lake county
Hammond (IPA: [ˈhæ.mənd]) is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 83,048 at the 2000 census.
The first permanent residents arrived around 1847 to settle on land between the Grand and Little Calumet Rivers, on the … (0 comments)
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commuting: Anne Arundel County MD - Traffic Jams, Another Good Reason to Live Here! - 07/14/07 08:22 AM
I read something online today about America's 12 Worst Traffic Traps.As I watched the slideshow, a familiar "traffic trap" appeared before my eyes: The I-495 and I-270 Interchange in Montgomery County, Maryland. This is one of the worst commuting spots in the nation, according to the AAA, costing 19 million hours … (0 comments)
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commuting: Gary, Indiana - QuickFacts - 06/25/07 01:15 AM
Gary, Indiana, in Lake county
Gary is the largest city in Lake County, Indiana, USA. The city is located in the southeastern portion of Chicago metropolitan area and is approximately 25 miles from downtown Chicago. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 102,746 and is the largest … (0 comments)
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commuting: East Chicago, Indiana - QuickFacts - 06/25/07 01:11 AM
East Chicago, Indiana, in Lake county
East Chicago is a city in Lake County, Indiana, opposite Chicago, Illinois. The population was 32,414 at the 2000 census.
The nearest commercial airport to East Chicago is the Gary/Chicago International Airport in neighboring Gary. The South Shore Line (NICTD) has a station in East Chicago, and … (0 comments)
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commuting: Chesterton, Indiana - QuickFacts - 06/25/07 01:03 AM
Chesterton, Indiana, in Porter county
Chesterton is a town in Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 10,488 at the 2000 census.
United Airlines NC13304, the first known case of an attack against an aircraft, was downed by nitroglycerine bomb above Chesterton on October 10, 1933. All 7 persons aboard the aircraft … (0 comments)
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commuting: Cedar Lake, Indiana - QuickFacts - 06/25/07 12:58 AM
Cedar Lake, Indiana, in Lake county
Cedar Lake is a town in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 9,279 at the 2000 census. The town is known for Cedar Lake (was called Red Cedar Lake before).
Cedar Lake is in the County of Lake = Lake County is a county located … (0 comments)
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commuting: Burns Harbor, Indiana - QuickFacts - 06/25/07 12:53 AM
Burns Harbor, Indiana, in Porter county
Before the Town of Burns Harbor was incorporated, the center of community activity was the Westport Community Club, which was established in 1954. During the next decade, a number of proposals to annex the Westport area to neighboring towns were discussed at meetings held at the … (0 comments)
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commuting: Affordable Housing Near Jobs A Problem for Employers and Employees - 06/13/07 08:23 AM
New Survey from ULI Looks at Impact of Commuting"Concern is apparent within the business community-particularly among larger employers-about the lack of affordable housing for employees, with companies reporting the shortage as being problematic in hiring and retaining entry- and mid-level workers, according to a new survey released by the Urban Land … (1 comments)
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commuting: Meadowview Village - A Redmond Sanctuory - 05/13/07 03:27 PM
If you have never taken up birdwatching, move to Meadowview Village,and you just may take up a new hobby. Located in Redmond, WA just a few blocks from Bella Bottega shopping center, this townhouse development is meant to help those who want to do a lot of walking or bike riding.
Meadowview … (0 comments)
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commuting: Bosque Farms: Far Out? Not Really! - 05/05/07 07:50 PM
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commuting: Los Lunas Rail Runner: Making a Good Thing Better! - 05/02/07 10:46 AM
Plans are being made to make the Rail Runner service an even bigger plus for Los Lunas and surrounding areas, according to a report in the Valencia County News Bulletin this morning.
During the Los Lunas Village Council meeting last Thursday, it was announced that an advisory board of Los Lunas residents … (0 comments)
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commuting: :: Barrie Ontario man's crusade to find fairness in the Oil Industry :: - 02/23/07 09:30 AM
The big oil companies once again have us by the, well they have us where they like to have us. Between a Rail Strike by CN and a refinery fire in Ontario, we in Ontario and parts elsewhere are finding pump prices precariously close to the buck a liter mark despite … (0 comments)
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