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Walk of the week: Conic Hill, Balmaha
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LOCH Lomond is Britain's largest expanse of fresh water, and
attracts tourists all year round. It is home to the headquarters of
the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Scotland's first to open
in July 2002.
On the loch's eastern side lies the village of Balmaha with its
sheltered bay - an area that has been frequented by outdoor
enthusiasts since Victorian times. Despite its continuing popularity,
the national park visitor centre at Balmaha has been closed since the
end of September, for its winter break, which is a shame as the trees
and hillsides in autumn are a major draw for ...
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NORFOLK SOUTHERN SIGNALS IT'S STAYING RAILROAD PURCHASES DOWNTOWN BUILDING OUTRIGHT, PLANNING TO ADD WORKERS.(FRONT)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot
; Byline: CHRISTOPHER DINSMORE, STAFF WRITER NORFOLK -- Norfolk Southern Corp. sealed its commitment to keeping its...purchase of part of Conrail Inc. later this year. Norfolk Southern purchased the building for $32.8 million...
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NORFOLK SOUTHERN INVADING CONRAIL'S TURF: NORTHEAST.(BUSINESS)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot
; ...DANIEL MACHALABA, DOW JONES NEWS SERVICE Norfolk Southern Corp. is invading the Northeast...which began earlier this month when Norfolk Southern extended its container-shipping...Pennsylvania - comes after months of rumors that Norfolk-based Norfolk Southern wanted to acquire...
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Norfolk, Va., Railroad Firm Reports Worst Quarter in Eight Years.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
; ...Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 28 -- Norfolk Southern Corp. on Wednesday reported...the third quarter ended Sept.30, the Norfolk-based railroad made $19 million, or...the first full quarter that reflected Norfolk Southern's operation of the portion...
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NORFOLK SOUTHERN ANNOUNCES BID TO RETOOL CONRAIL BOARD.(BUSINESS)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot
; ...STAFF WRITER In an expected gambit, Norfolk Southern Corp. said Monday it will move...based railroad's next annual meeting. Norfolk Southern wants to install a board of directors...Corp. for $9.5 billion, has spurned Norfolk Southern's higher offer for four months...
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NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAISES THE STAKES A $10 BILLION OFFER MEANS A NEW CHALLENGE FOR CONRAIL'S BOARD.(BUSINESS)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot
; ...CHRISTOPHER DINSMORE, STAFF WRITER Norfolk Southern Corp. boosted its bid for Conrail...of directors to accept its offer. The Norfolk-based railroad offered $110 a share...It's also a 10 percent increase from Norfolk Southern's initial offer of $100 a...
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NORFOLK SOUTHERN MODIFIES BID RAIL WILL BUY CONRAIL STOCK IF STOCKHOLDERS REJECT CSX OFFER FRIDAY.(BUSINESS)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot
; ...efforts to woo Conrail Inc. shareholders, Norfolk Southern Corp. said it will buy 9.9...rejected in a Friday shareholder vote. Norfolk Southern's offer is a $943 million...stock. If the CSX offer is turned down, Norfolk Southern will pay $115 a share for about...
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Norfolk Southern Increases Conrail Bid to $10 Billion.(Originated from Richmond Times-Dispatch, Va.)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
; Nov. 11--Norfolk Southern Corp. yesterday intensified its game of financial...out further discussions with CSX unless CSX agrees to a Norfolk Southern-Conrail merger. Norfolk Southern's all-cash offer is worth about $17 per share...
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Norfolk Southern Ups Bid for Conrail to $10 Billion.(Originated from The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va.)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
; Nov. 11--Norfolk Southern Corp. boosted its bid for Conrail...of directors to accept its offer. The Norfolk-based railroad offered $110 a share...It's also a 10 percent increase from Norfolk Southern's initial offer of $100 a...
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NORFOLK CITY COUNCIL ELECTION: THE CANDIDATES' OWN WORDS.(NORFOLK COMPASS)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot
; ...percent in enterprise community areas of Norfolk; home ownership has increased by 10 percent...public schools; 9,000 students at the Norfolk campus of Tidewater Community College...efficient work force. The port facilities (Norfolk, Portsmouth and Newport News) are now...
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Norfolk Southern to Change Trains' Toilet Systems.(Originated from The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va.)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
; ...an issue that's raised a stink, Norfolk Southern has decided to change the toilet systems aboard its locomotives. Norfolk Southern officials met Thursday with...Locomotive Engineers at the railroad's Norfolk headquarters to examine options for...
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