Archive for May, 2009
Tornadoes Tear Through Midwest, Killing At Least Three
Tornadoes ripped through four Midwestern states Wednesday, killing at least three people in northern Missouri and damaging businesses and homes. Portions of roads were shut due to fallen power lines and a reported gas leak. The good news, if it can be called that, is that the tornadoes hit just as the largest and most [...]
Buying Antiques on Vacations is a Great Travel Activity
Antiquing can be a great travel activity, especially if you uncover a unique, authentic find for a dirt cheap price. But how do you avoid getting ripped off?
Converted Historic Sites Make Great Hotels
From old factories to warehouses and other industrial buildings, lodgings that have been repurposed and resurrected are giving new meaning to the phrase “historic hotels.”
Buffalo, NY Crash Investigation Raises Training, Safety Questions About Regional Airlines
As more details are revealed about the final conversation between the pilot and co-pilot of the plane that crashed near Buffalo three months ago, serious concerns are coming to light about whether the two should have been flying at all, and how much responsibility should be borne by the airline. The National Transportation Safety Board [...]
The Gadget Guy Reviews, Proclaims the Best Bluetooth Headset
Here’s a look at four new Bluetooth headsets that promise better performance than their predecessors. Of course, we’ve been hearing that for years, so are these really better and worth buying? I tried them under a wide range of conditions: in my car with the air conditioner and radio on; outdoors in the breeze; and [...]
Convenient Apps for Your Blackberry or iPhone When You’re Traveling
If you can’t let go of your Blackberry or iPhone on the road, why not take advantage of your addiction to make your travels easier?
Airline News Roundup: Buffalo Crash Probe, Inflight Internet Wi-Fi and a Big Oops at LAX
The swine flu headlines may have subsided, but airline news abounds. (And it’s only Tuesday!) Check out some of the top stories in airlines today, from crash hearings to Wi-Fi in the sky to what happens when a baggage cart gets a little too close to a 747. Buffalo Crash Probe Commences The National Transportation [...]
Travel Detective Tip on Mexico Travel: Go now
There has been even more fallout from the so-called H1N1 flu, or the “infodemic,” as I like to call it. What’s so crazy about that is that it’s no longer front page news. Gee, duh. I was saying that two weeks ago. Most importantly, it’s become a great time to go to Mexico.
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