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Unimin makes history by shipping longest frac sand unit train on record

2015-07-07 05:24:49| Railroads - Topix.net

Unimin, together with Union Pacific Railroad and Twin Eagle Sand Logistics, LLC, delivered a 140 car unit train to the Mission Rail Terminal in the heart of the Eagle Ford shale at Elmendorf, Texas. The unit train, powered by four diesel engines and measuring 6,200 ft, is the largest single frac sand rail delivery on record.

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Being on the Right Side of History is a Pretty Cool Way for Companies to Celebrate Independence Day

2015-07-04 12:07:49| Apparel - Topix.net

The landmark Supreme Court ruling that legalizes marriage amongst all people, regardless of sexual orientation, offers a clear demarcation line between the right and wrong sides of history. For company leaders who have been bold enough to speak out through their brands in support of LGBT equality, the Supreme Court decision validates a stance that continues to be controversial.

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1955 piece honors nation's history - Sat, 04 Jul 2015 PST

2015-07-04 10:39:28| Railroads - Topix.net

Dear Readers: Happy Fourth of July! Here's one of our favorite pieces, originally written in 1955 as a public relations advertisement for the Norfolk and Western Railway company magazine and updated in 1976. Although some of the statistics have changed over the years, the sentiment remains the same.

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Being on the Right Side of History is a Pretty Cool Way for Companies to Celebrate Independence Day

2015-07-03 20:18:50| Footwear - Topix.net

The landmark Supreme Court ruling that legalizes marriage amongst all people, regardless of sexual orientation, offers a clear demarcation line between the right and wrong sides of history. For company leaders who have been bold enough to speak out through their brands in support of LGBT equality, the Supreme Court decision validates a stance that continues to be controversial.

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Solar plane breaks record for longest non-stop solo flight in history

2015-07-03 19:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Guardian: A plane which is attempting to complete the first ever round-the-world solar powered flight lands in Hawaii. The plane took off from Nagoya in Japan on 29 June, meaning the flight has broken the record for the longest non-stop solo journey in history. The previous record was 72 hours; pilot André Borschberg lands after having been in the air for just under 118 hours.

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