There's something mysteriously appealing about subways, and in particular, about abandoned subway routes and disused stations. Legends abound about hidden/secret subway lines (for example Moscow's alleged 'Metro 2' subway system, which, if it exists, may […]
New York’s Splendid – but Closed – City Hall Subway Station Read More »
As travelers, we all too often leave our homes unoccupied and vulnerable. Technological advances in camera design and – of course – the wonder of the increasingly omnipresent internet have allowed home security systems to
How to Design and Set Up a Home Security Video System Read More »
Emirates has posted its first half results for its 2010-2011 financial year, with an extraordinary leap in profit from $205 million last year to $925 million this year. The airline reported a 19.4% increase in
Emirates More Than Quadruples its First Half Profit to $925 million Read More »
Christmas is coming a bit early this year, at least if you are flying on an AirTran, Delta or Virgin America flight between 20 November and 2 January. Google is sponsoring free on-board Wi-Fi on
Imagine two men going through the airport security line. One is the pilot of the plane, in his uniform, complete with all official IDs. He is also a Federal Flight Deck Officer and so has
Good morning – and happy Guy Fawkes Day to all of you who celebrate this auspicious event. For our American friends, here's a Wikipedia entry to explain this semi-interesting bit of English history, and for
The rapidly evolving marketplace for smartphones – a market re-invented by Apple with its release of the first iPhone in 2007 – now has at least seven different platforms/operating systems from which to choose. Apple
British Airways and Chase have come up with a new deal for their cobranded Visa card, a deal giving it significant added value if you travel on British Airways and spend reasonable sums internationally. The
Interesting Twist Makes a Good Value Credit Card Deal Read More »
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