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Virginia MagLev Project Back on Track

Raven42rac writes "After much delay, the $14 million Maglev train project is back on track at Old Dominion University in Virginia. All the petty lawsuits have been settled, and a much needed $2 million grant has been approved. Let us hope that this sets a precedent to Americans to not litigate ourselves out of the science and technology markets due to petty disagreements and greed. We do not need to be our own worst enemy. I, for one, would much rather ride a Maglev monorail with others, than drive a gas-guzzling car by myself. (And I apologise for the pun in the headline.)"

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  1. They need to hurry by harmonics · · Score: 5, Funny

    Shelbyville already has one.

    -h

  2. Re:Isn't this a bit much for a university? by Queuetue · · Score: 4, Funny

    I guess we could do it your way, but won't your legs get tired, pedalling all those kids to school?

  3. I think there isn't nearly enough... by Richthofen80 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I think there isn't nearly enough contempt and elitism in the tone of voice in this submitter.

    Where's the demand for the 'heads of the nonbelievers of the maglev'? or the crimes against humanity committed by evil 'automobilists'.

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