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John Anderson

Jul 28, 2010 music cassettes

John Anderson

John Kanzius:inventor of the Cancer Killing Radio Wave Machine

What is Thermal Destruction of Cancer Cells? John Kanzius says he uses radio waves in a noninvasive way to heat nanoparticles which can kill cancer. John Kanzius is not a doctor. In fact he holds no degrees at all, not even a college bachelor degree. Who is he? He is a man, like so many, diagnosed with cancer.

Five years ago, John was informed that he has b-cell leukemia. John understood and witnessed first hand the devastation the current cancer treatment wrecked on one's body and spirit; seeing the hopeful smiling faces starting chemo therapy and radiation turn sickly and zombie like as treatment progressed. These difficult, toxic cancer treatment sessions prompted him to invent the use of radio wave frequencies to kill cancer. So, John started working in his garage. Since childhood, John had been fascinated by radio waves. He soon discovered that nanoparticles and other molecules can be heated with radio waves and that cancerous cells are eradicated! In testing he discovered, that cancer cells could be eradicated, without side effects, in an 8 week period of time!

John Kanzius, sans the professional degree, has worked as owner and operator of a radio station and also engineered and managed TV stations. Radio waves were a childhood fascination and a major component of his adult work. Prior to Kanzius' breakthrough, using radio waves to cure cancer had not been an avenue pursued by ANY mainstream researchers. Contrary, researchers have concentrated their efforts on drugs, surgery and other medical cancer treatment interventions. Now, thanks to Kanzius' pioneering work, researchers are finding solutions through the science of physics. When John was queried as to what made him think he could invent a cure for cancer?, he responded, "no one else had done it."

This possible cure gives many people hope but unfortunately, it is quite likely that the inventor himself might succumb to his cancer prior to benefiting from it as a curative cancer treatment. Preparing for such a scenario, John Kanzius has proactively made arrangements for his discovery to be handled by a corporation, and ensured that his hometown in PA could benefit once the FDA gave approval for the Radio Wave Machine's use in killing cancer. It means a lot to his hometown in Erie county. The machine to cure some of the worst cancers, manufactured and then conducted at their local cancer center, will put the small town of Erie PA on the world's map. It's anticipated, that once instituted and approved, that visiting cancer patients will be coming in from all over the world.

Is it a little too early to call it a cure? Maybe? but the medical profession is very hopeful. The FDA has given Kanzius testing phase approval to receive international patients. The county of Erie is excited about the economic growth that will likely be experienced if the treatment is approved. It could mean a 10 billion increase in revenue for the county. A lot of key people and resources are behind Kanzius. Dr. Stephen Curly is a surgical oncologist and does cancer research at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Curly said, "This has the most fascinating potential I've seen in anything in my twenty years of cancer research." Dr. Curly continues to provide fund raising support so the research can continue at it's miracle accelerated pace.

We at Boomer Yearbook will continue to follow John Kanzius's Radio Wave Cancer Killing Machine and update you regularly. We hope you will write in to us and let us know what you think. We'd love to hear from you.

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The legend of John Dodd Anderson - Elon College?

Does anyone know the legend of John Dodd Anderson?

are you sure you got the name right?
or that there actually this person exist or has existed?

John Anderson Swingin'

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John Berry

Jun 7, 2010 music cassettes

John Berry

Acai Berries And Its Nutritional Benefits

What is acai berry? Acai berry is a tropical fruit from an acai palm, one of the 8 species of the palm genus Euterpe. This type of palm grows mainly on swamps and flood plains in the amazons of Brazil, some parts of Peru, and Central and South America. Euterpe palms are usually slim and tall, growing up to 15 to 30 meters in height, with leaves extending up to 3 meters long. Acai palms, scientifically known as Euterpe Oleracea, are famous for their highly nutritious fruit and superior hearts of palm. The acai berry fruit, which is purple, round-shaped fruit much like a grape fruit, contains high nutritional value that made acai berries popular worldwide.

What makes acai berries good? Research showed that acai berries contain the following properties: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and cardiovascular benefits. The antioxidant property of acai berry is 30 times greater than red grapes, and 10 to 20 times more anthocyanins than red wine. That makes acai berries more than 200% anti-oxidant than any other fruit and vegetable known; and the best known source of antioxidant so far. A university of Florida study in 2006 showed that the antioxidant property of acai berries destroyed cultured human cancer cells. Further studies revealed that it triggers a self-destruct response in up to 86% of tested leukemia cells.

Acai berries provide a good source of Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, C and Vitamin E. It also contain good amount of fiber that help promotes healthy digestive system and reduce the risks of developing some types of cancer.  In Brazil, acai berries are used to treat digestive disorder and some skin condition. Essential fatty acids; such as omega 3, 6 and 9; are also found which contribute to low incidence of cardiovascular disease for people who consume acai berries as part of their diet.

Acai berries are not recommended to be eaten directly. It should be processed first.  To maximize the full nutritional benefits acai berry, it should be freeze dried once it is picked. It loses its nutritional value every minute after picking the fruit. This is one quality aspect of different acai berry products, the method and means of freeze drying the fruit pulp of acai berries. 

Acai berry products have proliferated in the market in different forms; drinks, food supplements, and diet pills. They all differ in quality based on the amount of acai berry concentration in their product, as well as the method and technology used in processing them. The amount of nutrition incorporated on each product depends so much on the way they are processed. Be wary of poor quality products, massed-produce for the sake of profit. Make sure that the source of your acai berry products are verified companies well known for quality.

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Wasnt it Kiss Me In The Car?

Your Love Amazes Me - John Berry

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Goodbye Yellow

Jan 17, 2010 music cassettes

Goodbye Yellow

When we meet someone who has a white smile we normally wonder how they got their teeth so white. For some individuals they have very naturally white coloured teeth but in many cases these days they are doing some sort of whitening to keep their smile looking a million dollars.

The thing is that teeth whitening is so simple to undertake either at home using the many DIY or home kits options available or having them whitened using the laser or zoom system which is more money but takes less time and effort.

Whatever system to select the main thing to think about is keeping the teeth looking white. If you smoke or drink lots of coffee as two examples then your teeth will eventually re-stain and the yellowing of the teeth will occur again so make sure you look at this as a long term initiative otherwise your new smile might last as long as you hoped!

Nobody could argue that a white smile looks much better and makes you look younger and more attractive in the process but having white teeth is only part of the story as having a good dental health is paramount so this requires regular visits to the dentist.

Whitening is sometimes oversold by companies so do not expect miracles as everybody's teeth are different as the type of staining we have gotten will range from the person to person. It should always work but unless you had a Hollywood smile when you was young it is highly unlikely you are going to achieve this impact now.

Most of the Hollywood stars will have veneers fitted over their natural teeth and these perfectly shaped and pearly white cosmetic teeth will look amazingly bright but these high profile individuals sometime raise the bar when it comes to teeth whitening as we see their teeth and want teeth what white and beautiful.

The systems like zoom or lazer whitening will work quicker than other products and services because the impact of the light will heat or charge the gel to remove the stains and this is a big advantage as we get older and stains are more stubborn to release.

White teeth whatever system you select will need to be looked at for the long term as previously stated the staining will re-appear but also deeper stains might take a while to fully change brighter or whiter so be patient as it has taken many years for staining to appear and unlikely to disappear with little effort and money being invested in to them in the process.

So to keep it short and sweet and summarise - keep your expectations open, keep working on the deep staining and look at whitening for the longer term to maintain a wonderful smile.

See lots more at teeth whitening Milton Keynes or explore the Fast teeth white

Song Poll: Billy Joel's-Say Goodbye to Hollywood or Elton John's-Goodbye Yellow brick Road?

goodbye yellow brick road.

The Muppet Show - Elton John

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John Williams

Jan 6, 2010 music cassettes

John Williams

Dog ticks are another one of those terrible little pests that can really irritate your dog during the summer or warmer months of the year, theses creatures hid in grass and other surfaces and insert themselves within your dog's skin in order to live off your dog's warm blood.

Ticks are especially bad for carrying diseases and enjoy and can survive in the nice warm heat of your home, ticks get carried into the home on pets and preferably dogs and once they have had their feed, fall off and seek cover in a safe area out of site which makes theses pests hard to find and get rid of.

A tick's life can be up to around 2 years long, and within that time the tick can live on 2-3 hosts to maintain its feeding habit, this feeding habit only happens at certain times of the year around august to November.

Ticks are a fast growing arachnid that lives and are born on long grassy areas, and climb to the top of leaves and grass to wait for a host to feed off and survive off, theses arachnids can live off many different animals and not just dogs, theses commonly include humans, birds, and mice. Ticks get and carry diseases from theses other animals and can spread them to their next host which may be your dog.

During the summer months it is important to check your dog regularly by running your hands through the dog's fur and coat to check for small lumps, some pressure is needed to detect these pests and it is wise to check thoroughly every day during the hotter months.

If you detect a lump or suspicious area then you should part the hair or fur to investigate further, you should be able to see a brown tick digging beneath the skin if there is one there. Popular areas to find ticks is in places that do not have much fur for the tick to climb through, these include the face, paws and behind and around the ears.

If you detect a tick, you should notify and take advice from your vet or a professional; if you remove the tick yourself you may leave part of the tick still within your dog's skin which will be irritating for the dog.

For more information on Dog Behavior Training take a look at Dog-Behavior-Training.co.uk

Did John Williams compose the most recent Olympic Games theme song?

I have only heard since the 88 Olympics but it might be older than that.

John Williams has composed music for four of the Olympic Games held in the last 26 years. They are:

- "Olympic Fanfare and Theme" (1984 Summer Olympics, Los Angeles) - in a 1996 re-release, the opening trumpet fanfare was replaced with Bugler's Dream, a previous Olympic Theme written by Leo Arnaud. This recording has been used as theme for NBC's Olympic coverage ever since. It was released in its entirety to the public on the albums "The Official Music of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984" and "The Official Music of the 1984 Games."

- "The Olympic Spirit" (1988 Summer Olympics, Seoul) - the 1988 theme was commissioned by NBC Sports and was the theme for their television coverage of the 1988 Summer Games.

- "Summon the Heroes" (1996 Summer Olympics, Atlanta) - it commemorates the Centennial Celebration of the Modern Olympic Games and was premiered on July 19, 1996. The piece features heavy use of the brass and wind sections and is approximately six minutes in length. It is featured on the album Summon the Heroes. The opening trumpet solo in that recording is played by Timothy Morrison, then–principal trumpet of the Boston Pops. The piece has been arranged for various types of ensembles, including wind ensembles. This theme is now used prevalently by NBC for intros and outros for commercial breaks of the Olympics.

- "Call of the Champions" (2002 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City) - premiering at the Opening Ceremony on February 8, 2002, it begins with the call by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir of "Citius! Altius! Fortius!" (Faster, Higher, Stronger), which is the Olympic Motto chosen by the founder of the modern Games, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. The recording of this theme heard during the 2002 Winter Games was made November 27, 2001 in Maurice Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City, with the composer conducting the Utah Symphony Orchestra and the 360-voice Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Call of the Champions was also heard during NBC's coverage of the 2006 Winter Olympics, but that recording was by a different orchestra and choir.

Movies Rock - John Williams and Orchestra

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Montgomery John Michael

Oct 5, 2009 music cassettes

Montgomery John Michael

Washington Metro

History

Metro under construction at the Navy Yard in 1989

During the 1960s, there were plans for a massive freeway system in Washington, but opposition to this freeway system grew. Harland Bartholomew, who chaired the National Capital Planning Commission, thought that a rail transit system would never be self-sufficient because of low density land uses and general transit ridership decline. Finally, a mixed concept of a Capital Beltway system along with rail line radials was agreed upon. The Beltway received full funding; funding for the ambitious Inner Loop Freeway system was partially reallocated toward construction of the Metro system.

Intersection of ceiling vaults at Metro Center, a major transfer station

In 1960, the federal government created the National Capital Transportation Agency to develop a rapid rail system. In 1966, a bill creating WMATA was passed by the federal government, the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, with planning power for the system being transferred to it from the NCTA.

Interior of a rehabilitated Breda car

WMATA approved plans for a 98-mile (158 km) regional system in 1968, and construction began in 1969, with groundbreaking on December 9. The system opened March 27, 1976, with 4.6 miles (7 kilometers) available on the Red Line with five stations from Rhode Island Avenue to Farragut North, all in the District of Columbia. Arlington County, Virginia was linked to the system on July 1, 1976; Montgomery County, Maryland on February 6, 1978; Prince George's County, Maryland on November 20, 1978; and Fairfax County, Virginia and Alexandria, Virginia on December 17, 1983.

The 103-mile (166 km), 83-station system was completed with the opening of the Green Line segment to Branch Avenue on January 13, 2001. This did not mean the end of the growth of the system: a 3.22-mile (5.18 km) extension of the Blue Line to Largo Town Center and Morgan Boulevard opened on December 18, 2004. The first in-fill station, New York Avelorida Aveallaudet U on the Red Line between Union Station and Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood, opened November 20, 2004, and planning is underway for an extension to Dulles Airport.

Station display indicating approximate wait-time for upcoming trains

Metro construction required billions of federal dollars, originally provided by Congress under the authority of the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 (Public Law 91-143). The cost was paid with 90% federal money and 10% local money. This act was amended on January 3, 1980 by Public Law 96-184, "The National Capital Transportation Amendment of 1979" (also known as the Stark-Harris Act), which authorized additional funding of $1.7 billion to permit the completion of 89.5 miles (144.0 km) of the system as provided under the terms of a full funding grant agreement executed with WMATA in July 1986, which required 25% to be paid from local funds. On November 15, 1990, Public Law 101-551, "The National Capital Transportation Amendments of 1990", authorized an additional $1.3 billion in federal funds for construction of the remaining 13.5 miles (21.7 km) of the 103-mile (166 km) system, completed via the execution of full funding grant agreements, with a 63% federal/37% local matching.

The highest ridership for a single day was on the day of the inauguration of Barack Obama, January 20, 2009, with 1,120,000 riders. It broke the previous record, set the day before, of 866,681 trips. June 2008 set several ridership records: it set the single-month ridership record of 19,729,641 total riders, the record for highest average weekday ridership with 772,826 weekday trips, had five of the ten highest ridership days, and had 12 weekdays in which ridership exceed 800,000 trips.

In February 2006, Metro officials chose Randi Miller, a car dealership employee from Woodbridge, Virginia, to record new "doors opening", "doors closing", and "please stand clear of the doors, thank you" announcements after winning an open contest to replace the messages recorded by Sandy Carroll in 1996.

Metro network

See also: List of Washington Metro stations

System maps

Stylized map of existing lines and stations, based on official published map

Map of system drawn to scale

Since opening in 1976, the Metro network has grown to include five lines, 86 stations, and 106.3 miles (171.1 km) of track. The rail network is designed according to a spoke-hub distribution paradigm, with rail lines running between downtown Washington and its nearby suburbs. The system makes extensive use of interlining  running more than one service on the same track. There are five operating lines and one line under construction:

Line Name

Opened

Stations

Termini

 

Red Line

1976

27

Shady Grove - Glenmont

 

Blue Line

1977

27

Franconiapringfield - Largo Town Center

 

Orange Line

1978

26

Vienna/Fairfax-GMU - New Carrollton

 

Yellow Line

1983

17

Huntington - Fort Totten / Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center

 

Green Line

1991

21

Branch Ave - Greenbelt

 

Silver Line (under construction)

2013

23

Route 772 - Stadium-Armory

There are 40 stations in the District of Columbia, 14 in Prince George's County, 12 in Montgomery County, 11 in Arlington County, 6 in Fairfax County, and 3 in the City of Alexandria. The Silver Line will add 11 new stations, 8 in Fairfax County and 3 in Loudoun County, Virginia.

About 50 miles (80 km) of Metro's track is underground, as are 47 of the 86 stations. Track runs underground mostly within the District and high-density suburbs. Surface track accounts for about 46 miles (74 km) of the total, and aerial track makes up 9 miles (14 km). At 196 feet (60 m) below the surface, the Forest Glen station on the Red Line is the deepest in the system. There are no escalators; high-speed elevators take 20 seconds to travel from the street to the station platform. The Wheaton station, next to Forest Glen station on the Red Line, has the second-longest continuous escalator in the world, the longest in the Western Hemisphere, at 230 feet (70 m). The Rosslyn station is the deepest station on the Orange/Blue Line, at 97 feet (30 m) below street level. The station features the third-longest continuous escalator in the world at 205 feet (62 m); an escalator ride between the street level and the mezzanine level takes nearly two minutes.

The system is not centered on any single station, but Metro Center is at the intersection of the Red, Orange and Blue Lines, the three busiest lines. The station is also the location of WMATA's main sales office. Metro has designated five other "core stations" that have high passenger volume, including: Gallery Placehinatown, transfer station for the Red, Green and Yellow Lines; L'Enfant Plaza, transfer station for the Orange, Blue, Green and Yellow Lines; Union Station, the busiest station by passenger boardings; Farragut North; and Farragut West. In order to deal with the high number of passengers in transfer stations, Metro is studying the possibility of building pedestrian connections between nearby core transfer stations. For example, a 750-foot (230 m) passage between Metro Center and Gallery Place stations would allow passengers to transfer between the Orange/Blue and Yellow/Green Lines without going one stop on the Red Line. Another tunnel between Farragut West and Farragut North stations would allow transfers between the Red and Orange/Blue lines, decreasing transfer demand at Metro Center by an estimated 11%.

Metro runs special service patterns on holidays and when events in Washington may require additional service. Independence Day activities require Metro to adjust service in order to provide extra capacity to and from the National Mall. WMATA makes similar adjustments during other events, such as presidential inaugurations. Metro has altered service and used some stations as entrances or exits only to help manage congestion.

Rolling stock

Main article: Washington Metro rolling stock

Train of Rohr cars arriving at the Cheverly station

Metro's fleet consists of 1,126 rail cars, each 75 feet (23 m) long. Trains have a maximum speed of 59 miles per hour (95 km/h), and average 33 miles per hour (53 km/h) including stops. All cars operate as married pairs (consecutively numbered even-odd), with systems shared across the pair. Metro currently operates 850 cars during rush hours. 814 cars are in active service, and the remaining 36 cars compose gap trains to serve as backup should a train experience problems.

Metro's rolling stock was acquired in six phases, and each version of car is identified with a separate series number. The original order of 300 rail cars (290 of which are in operation as of June 2009[update]) was manufactured by Rohr Industries, with final delivery in 1978. These cars are numbered 10001299 and were rehabilitated in the mid-1990s. Breda Costruzioni Ferroviarie (Breda) manufactured the second order of 76 cars delivered in 1983 and 1984. These cars, numbered 20002075, were rehabilitated in the early 2000s by Alstom in Hornell, New York. A third order of 288 cars, also from Breda, were delivered between 1984 and 1988. These cars are numbered 30003291 and were rehabilitated by Alstom in the early 2000s. An order of 100 cars from Breda, numbered 40004099, were delivered between 1992 and 1994. A fifth order of 192 cars was manufactured by Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) of Spain. These cars are numbered 50005191 and were delivered from 2001 through 2004. A sixth order of 184 cars from Alstom Transportation was delivered between 2005 and 2007. The cars have body shells built in Barcelona, Spain with assembly completed in Hornell, New York.

The 7000 series of cars, currently in development, are planned to go into service beginning in 2012. The new cars will be different from previous models in that they will operate as quads instead of pairs. The new design will allow for increased passenger capacity, elimination of redundant equipment, greater energy efficiency, and lower maintenance costs. Metro plans to eventually purchase up to 748 cars to increase system capacity and replace its older rolling stock.

Signaling and operation

Main article: Washington Metro signaling and operation

During normal passenger operation on revenue tracks, trains are controlled by an integrated Automatic Train Operation and Automatic Train Control system that accelerates and brakes the trains automatically without operator intervention. However, all trains are manned with train operators who close the doors (they can be set to open automatically), make station announcements, and supervise their trains. The operator can manually drive a train when necessary.

Security

Main article: Metro Transit Police Department

Metro planners designed the system with passenger safety and order maintenance as primary considerations. The open vaulted ceiling design of stations and the limited obstructions on platforms allow few opportunities to conceal criminal activity. Station platforms are built away from station walls to limit vandalism and provide for diffused lighting of the station from recessed lights. Metro's attempts to reduce crime, combined with how the station environments were designed with crime prevention in mind, has contributed to Metro being among the safest and cleanest subway systems in the United States.

Metro is patrolled by its own police force, which is charged with ensuring the safety of passengers and employees. Transit Police officers patrol the Metro system and Metrobuses, and they have jurisdiction and arrest powers throughout the 1,500-square-mile (3,900 km2) Metro service area for crimes that occur on or against transit authority facilities, or within 150 feet (46 m) of a Metrobus stop. The Metro Transit Police Department is the only U.S. police agency that has local police authority in three different "state"-level jurisdictions (Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia).

Each city and county in the Metro service area has similar ordinances that regulate or prohibit vending on Metro-owned property, and which prohibit riders from eating, drinking, or smoking in Metro trains, buses, and stations; the Transit Police have a reputation for enforcing these laws rigorously. One widely-publicized incident occurred in 2000 when police arrested a 12-year-old girl for eating french fries in the Tenleytown-AU station. In a 2004 opinion by John Roberts, now the Chief Justice of the United States, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the girl's arrest. By then WMATA had answered negative publicity by adopting a policy of first issuing warnings to juveniles, and arresting them only after three violations within a year.

Metro's zero-tolerance policy on food, trash and other sources of disorder embodies the "broken windows" philosophy of crime reduction. This philosophy also extends to the use of station restroom facilities. A longstanding policy, intended to curb unlawful and unwanted activity, has been to only allow employees to use Metro restrooms. Station managers may make exceptions for passengers with small children, the elderly, or the disabled. Metro now allows the use of restrooms by passengers who gain a station manager's permission, except during periods of heightened terror alerts.

Random bag searches

On October 27, 2008, the Metro Transit Police Department announced plans to immediately begin random searches of backpacks, purses, and other bags. Transit police would search riders at random before boarding a bus or entering a station. It also explained its intent to stop anyone acting suspiciously. Metro claims that the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit decision in MacWade v. Kelly, which upheld random searches on the New York City Subway, allows Metro Transit Police to take similar action. Metro Transit Police Chief Michael Taborn stated that, if someone were to turn around and simply enter the system through another escalator or elevator, Metro has "a plan to address suspicious behavior". Security specialist Bruce Schneier characterized the plan as "security theater against a movie plot threat", implying that he does not believe that these random searches will actually help improve security.

Metro Riders Advisory Council recommended to WMATA board of directors that Metro hold at least one public meeting regarding the search program. As of December 2008[update], Metro had not conducted a single bag search.

Accidents

Main article: Incidents on the Washington Metro

Several collisions have occurred on Washington Metro, resulting in injuries and fatalities, along with numerous derailments with few or no injuries. WMATA has been criticized for disregarding safety warnings and advice from experts. The Tri-State Oversight Committee oversees WMATA, but has no regulatory authority. Metro's safety department is usually in charge of investigating incidents, but cannot require other Metro departments to implement its recommendations.

Collisions

Accident at the Shady Grove station on January 6, 1996

During the Blizzard of 1996, on January 6, a Metro operator was killed when a train failed to stop at the Shady Grove station. The four-car train overran the station platform and struck an unoccupied train that was awaiting assignment. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation found that the crash was a result of a failure in the train's computer-controlled braking system. The NTSB recommended that Metro grant train operators the ability to manually control the braking system, even in inclement weather, and recommended that Metro prohibit parked rail cars on tracks used by inbound trains.

Accident at the Woodley Parkoo/Adams Morgan station on November 3, 2004

On November 3, 2004, an out-of-service Red Line train rolled backwards into the Woodley Parkoo/Adams Morgan station and hit an in-service train stopped at the platform. No one was killed, but 20 people were injured. A 14-month investigation concluded that the train operator was most likely not alert as the train rolled backwards into the station. Safety officials estimated that had the train been full, at least 79 would have died. The train operator was dismissed and Metro officials agreed to add rollback protection to more than 300 rail cars.

On June 22, 2009 at 5:02 p.m., two trains on the Red Line collided. A southbound train heading toward Shady Grove stopped on the track short of the Fort Totten station, and another southbound train collided with its rear. Four of the cars were stacked on top of each other, and passengers were trapped in the train. Nine people died and more than 70 were injured, dozens of which were described as "walking wounded". According to WMATA, trains were not single-tracking in the area when the crash occurred, but the trains were on the same track. Red Line service was suspended between the Fort Totten and Takoma stations, and New Hampshire Avenue was closed. One of the dead was the operator of the train that collided with the stopped train.

On November 29, 2009 at approximately 3 a.m., two trains collided at the West Falls Church train yard. One train pulled in and collided into the back of the other train. No customers were aboard, and only minor injuries to the operators and cleaning staff were reported.

Derailments

Green Line train following the January 7, 2007 derailment

On January 13, 1982, a train derailed at a malfunctioning crossover switch south of the Federal Triangle station. In attempting to restore the train to the rails, supervisors failed to notice that another car had also derailed. The other rail car slid off the track and hit a tunnel support, killing three people and injuring 25. Coincidentally, this accident occurred as Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge during a major snowstorm.

On January 7, 2007, a Green Line train carrying approximately 120 people derailed near the Mount Vernon Square station in downtown Washington. At the time trains were single tracking, and the derailment of the fifth car occurred where the train was switching from the south to northbound track. The accident injured at least 18 people and prompted the rescue of 60 people from a tunnel. At least one person had a serious but non-life-threatening injury.

The Mount Vernon Square accident was one of a series of five derailments involving 5000-Series cars, with four of those occurring on side tracks and not involving passengers. On June 9, 2008 an Orange Line train (2000-series) derailed between the Rosslyn and Court House stations.

On February 12, 2010, a Red Line train derailed at about 10:13 a.m. as it left the Farragut North station in downtown Washington. After leaving the station, the train entered a pocket track. As it continued, an automatic derailer at the end of the pocket track intentionally derailed the train as a safety measure. The wheels of the first two cars in the six-car, White-Flint-bound train were forced off the tracks, stopping the train. Almost all of the estimated 345 passengers were evacuated from the damaged train by 11:50 a.m. and the NTSB arrived on the accident scene by 12:00 p.m. Two minor injuries were reported, and a third passenger was taken to George Washington University Hospital. The cause is under investigation.

Safety measures

On July 13, 2009, WMATA adopted a "zero tolerance" policy for train or bus operators found to be texting or using other hand-held devices while on the job. This new and stricter policy came after investigations of several mass-transit accidents in the U.S. found that operators were texting at the time of the accident. The policy change was announced the day after a passenger of a Metro train videotaped the operator texting while operating the train.

Fare structure

See also: SmarTrip

Front face of a Metro farecard, listing declining-balance value remaining

Metro fares vary based on the distance traveled and the time of day at entry. During regular hours (weekdays from opening until 9:30 a.m. and 37 p.m., and Friday and Saturday nights from 2:00 a.m. to closing), fares range from $1.65 to $4.50, depending on distance traveled. At all other times, fares are $1.45, $1.95, or $2.45, based on distance traveled. Discounted fares are available for school children, the disabled, and the elderly. Metro charges reduced fares on federal holidays except those during which it provides rush hour service, including Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Presidents Day.

Standard self-service vending machines for passes and farecards located at each station

Riders enter and exit the system using a stored-value card in the form of a paper magnetic stripe farecard or a proximity card known as SmarTrip. The fare is deducted from the balance of the card upon exiting the system. Farecards are purchased primarily at vending machines in each station. Farecards can hold up to $45 in value and are reused until the value of the card reaches zero, upon which the card is "captured" by the exit kiosk. Alternatively, passengers may purchase passes at most farecard vending machines. The passes are used the same way as farecards but grant riders unlimited travel within the system for a certain period of time. Some Metro passes restrict the times and distances that the pass may be used.

Users can add value to any farecard, but riders must pay an exit fare if the cost of a trip is higher than their card's balance. SmarTrip users are allowed to exit the system with a negative balance but must add the fare to the card before re-entering the system. Riders may transfer for free, provided they do not exit through the faregates. SmarTrip users receive a $0.50 discount on bus-to-rail and rail-to-bus transfers.

On January 7, 2010, the WMATA board approved hearings to consider a temporary 10-cent fare increase on rail and bus fares to take effect in April through July 2010 in order to make up for a budget shortfall. The increase was approved, took effect on February 28, 2010, and will last until June 27, 2010.

Future expansion

Map of what the Metro system might look like in 2030, based on an April 24, 2008 proposal to the Metro board. In addition to the Silver Line, map shows several light rail lines, service modifications, and a re-aligned Blue line.

WMATA expects an average of one million riders daily by 2030. The need to increase capacity has renewed plans to add 220 cars to the system and reroute trains to alleviate congestion at the busiest stations. Population growth in the region has also revived efforts to extend service, build new stations, and construct additional lines.

Silver Line

The most prominent expansion is the Silver Line, a 23-mile (37 km) extension from the Orange Line into Loudoun County, Virginia by way of Tysons Corner and Washington Dulles International Airport. Rail to Dulles has been discussed since the system opened in 1976. The current Silver Line project was formally proposed in 2002 and initially approved by the Federal Transit Administration in 2004. After several delays, federal funding for the Silver Line was secured in December 2008 and construction began in March 2009. The line will be constructed in two phases: to Wiehle Avenue in Reston, Virginia in 2013, and to Virginia Route 772, beyond Dulles Airport, in 2015.

Blue Line realignment

Blue Line trains share a single tunnel with Orange Line trains in order to cross the Potomac River. The current tunnel limits service in each direction, creating a choke point. A 2001 proposal would have rerouted the Blue Line between the Rosslyn and Stadium-Armory stations by building a bridge or tunnel from Virginia to a new station in Georgetown. The proposal was later rejected due to cost. In October 2008, Metro released a study on the possibility of rerouting some Blue Line trains over the 14th Street Bridge, currently used by Yellow Line trains. This Blue Line realignment would increase service directly to downtown and relieve congestion at the Rosslyn tunnel. If implemented, the new service between Franconiapringfield and Greenbelt stations may be referred to as a new line.

Fort Belvoir and Fort Meade extensions

In 2005, the Defense Department announced that it would be shifting 18,000 jobs to Fort Belvoir in Virginia and at least 5,000 jobs to Fort Meade in Maryland by 2012, as part of that year's Base Realignment and Closure plan. In anticipation of such a move, local officials and the military proposed extending the Blue and Green Lines to service each base. The proposed extension of the Green Line could cost $100 million per mile, and a light rail extension to Fort Belvoir was estimated to cost up to $800 million. Neither proposal has established timelines for planning or construction.

Potomac Yard station

In 2008, officials began to explore the possibility of adding a station in the Potomac Yard area of Alexandria on the Blue and Yellow Lines between the National Airport and Braddock Road stations. The project remains in the exploratory stages, and construction funding (estimated at $150 million) has not been approved.

Non-Metrorail projects

Proposed route of the Purple Line

A number of light rail and urban streetcar projects have been proposed to extend or supplement service provided by Metro. Like the Silver Line in Virginia, the proposed Purple Line has been in planning since the 1980s. The project was originally envisioned as a circular heavy rail line connecting the outer stations on each branch of Metrorail system, in a pattern roughly mirroring the Capital Beltway. The current proposal would create a light rail system in Maryland between the Bethesda and New Carrollton stations by way of Silver Spring and College Park. Such a plan would connect both branches of the Red Line to the Green and Orange Lines, and would decrease the travel time between suburban Metro stations. The project is still undergoing regulatory approval but has received significant backing from local officials and Maryland lawmakers in January 2009.

The Corridor Cities Transitway (CCT) would link Clarksburg, Maryland in northern Montgomery County with the Shady Grove station on the Red Line. The CCT is currently scheduled to open in 2016. In 2005, a Maryland lawmaker proposed a light rail system to connect areas of Southern Maryland, especially the rapidly-growing area around the town of Waldorf, to the Branch Avenue station on the Green Line. The project is still in the planning stages.

In Washington, a new DC Streetcar system is under construction to link various neighborhoods to Washington Metro stations. The first tram line will connect Bolling Air Force Base to the Anacostia station and is expected to open in late 2009. Streetcar routes have been proposed in the Atlas District, Capitol Hill, and the K Street corridor. In Virginia, the Pike Transit Initiative is a streetcar project that will link Annandale, Virginia along Columbia Pike to the Pentagon City station in Arlington. The streetcars are expected to begin service in 2011.

See also

List of rapid transit systems

List of United States rapid transit systems by ridership

Transportation in Washington, D.C.

United States Capitol Subway System

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External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Washington Metro

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Official site

Metro Transit Police Official site

StationMasters Online Neighborhood maps and panoramic photographs of each station

MetroRiders.Org Metro Passenger Advocacy Group

Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project

Dulles Corridor Rail Association

Building the Washington Metro

Transit enthusiast sites

world.nycsubway.org Washington Metro

The Schumin Web Transit Center (Washington Metro)

Oren's Transit Page (Washington, D.C.)

UrbanRail.net Washington Metro

John R. Cambron. "Various Documents, Pictures and Maps of Washington Metro". Archived from the original on 2007-05-09. http://web.archive.org/web/20070509124714/www.chesapeake.net/~cambronj/. 

Home Page of John R Cambron

"The Pipeshaft: Infrastructure of the D.C. Metrorail". Archived from the original on 2007-04-17. http://web.archive.org/web/20070417222849/www.pipeshaft.com. 

GP Bus Gallery

Maps

ShouldIMetro.com Interactive map of the DC metro system that calculates distances from addresses to the nearest Metro stop and provides useful info like next train times.

DCRails.com Google Maps representation of Metrorail with address lookup.

An alternate Google Maps representation showing all lines drawn in

Archived version of a track map on nycsubway.org that was removed post-9/11 at the request of WMATA.

Track schematic of 106 Mile System

Track schematic of 129 mile system (Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project)

Planned 2030 Track schematic

Stationmasters, map of the Washington Metro with 360-degree photos of each station's surroundings and highly detailed local maps

Washington Metro daily rail operations visualized (Java applet, unofficial)

Equipment

"Document describing line nomenclature, operation and signaling". Archived from the original on 2007-02-10. http://web.archive.org/web/20070210090132/www.chesapeake.net/~cambronj/wmata/track_schematic/wmata_track_schematic_nomenclature.htm. 

"Traction Motor Repair". Swiger Coil Systems. http://www.swigercoil.com/traction-Motor-Repair.asp. 

"On Track With Added Value". Engineered Casting Solutions. November/December 2005. Archived from the original on 2006-10-20. http://web.archive.org/web/20061020015634/www.castsolutions.com/archive/feature_article_1105.html. 

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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Services

Metrorail  Metrobus

Metrorail lines

     Red Line       Orange Line       Blue Line       Yellow Line       Green Line

Future projects

     Silver Line       Purple Line  Columbia Pike Streetcar  DC Streetcar

General managers

Jackson Graham  Warren D. Quenstedt  Theodore C. Lutz  Richard S. Page  Carmen E. Turner  William A. Boleyn  David L. Gunn  Lawrence G. Reuter  Robert Polk  Richard A. White  Dan Tangherlini  John B. Catoe Jr.

Miscellaneous

List of Metro stations  Metro Access  Metro Transit Police Department  Major incidents  Metro rolling stock  Metro signaling and operation  SmarTrip

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Transit in Metropolitan Washington, D.C.

Agencies

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority  Maryland Transit Administration  District of Columbia Department of Transportation  Northern Virginia Transportation Commission  Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission

Metrorail

     Red Line       Orange Line       Blue Line       Yellow Line       Green Line  List of stations

Commuter Rail

MARC Train  Virginia Railway Express

Bus

Arlington Transit  Connect-a-Ride  CUE Bus  DASH  DC Circulator  Fairfax Connector  GEORGE  Loudoun County Commuter Bus  Metrobus (list of routes)  MTA Maryland Commuter Bus  OmniRide  Ride On  TheBus  Metro Access Paratransit service

Future projects

     Silver Line       Purple Line  Corridor Cities Transitway  DC Streetcar  K Street Busway  Pike Transit Initiative  Crystal City - Potomac Yard Transitway

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Currently operating heavy rail rapid transit systems in the United States

MBTA (Blue, Orange, and Red Lines)  MTA (New York City Subway and Staten Island Railway)  Port Authority Trans-Hudson  SEPTA (Marketrankford, Broad Street and Norristown High Speed lines)  PATCO Speedline  MTA Maryland (Metro Subway)  WMATA (Washington Metro)  MARTA  Miami-Dade Transit (Metrorail)  Tren Urbano  RTA Rapid Transit (Red Line)  CTA (Chicago 'L')  BART  LACMTA (Metro Purple and Metro Red Lines)

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What she would have said I can't say
I never did ask and she moved away
But I learned something from my blue eyed girl
Sink or swim you gotta give it a whirl

Life's a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don't worry about what you don't know
Life's a dance you learn as you go

The longer I live the more I believe
You do have to give if you wanna recieve
There's a time to listen, a time to talk
And you might have to crawl even after you walk
Had sure things blow up in my face
Seen the longshot, win the race
Been knocked down by the slamming door
Picked myself up and came back for more

Life's a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don't worry about what you don't know
Life's a dance you learn as you go

Life's a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don't worry about what you don't know
Life's a dance you learn as you go
Life's a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don't worry about what you don't know
Life's a dance you learn as you go

Life's a dance
Life's a dance
Life's a dance
Take a chance on love
Life's a dance
You learn as you go

I just tried the following and landed on it, hope it helps.=)

http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/montgomery-john-michael/lifes-a-dance-7331.html

The Little Girl (with song) - John Michael Montgomery

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