Swap.com: an eBay for Sharing

It can be tough to find a home for the unwanted items you own. Swap.com endeavors to solve this sharing problem, connecting people who have unwanted books, music, movies and games with folks who want them, for a nominal transaction and shipping fee.

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Nearly Two Thirds of Americans Would Use High-Speed Rail

Nearly two-thirds of adults (62 percent) said they would definitely or probably use high-speed rail service for leisure or business travel if it were an option, according to a survey from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) released Oct. 28.

Ninety-one percent of respondents said rail should offer shorter travel times compared to driving to their destinations; 91 percent said the rail service should be less expensive than flying; 89 percent said it should be less expensive than driving; &  85 percent said the rail service should integrate with local public transit so they could avoid using &  cabs, & paying parking fees.

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