PHOTOS AND STORIES Hurricane Dorian developed on August 24 as a tropical wave in the central Atlantic. Further development occurred from August 26 to August 28; the storm affected Caribbean nations and territories devastated by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Hurricane Dorian was the fifth tropical storm of the season. As Dorian […]
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THE TRAVEL LIFE: AIRPORTS AND HOTELS
NEWS FOR AUGUST 13, 2019 http://l.mail.travelandleisure.com/rts/go2.aspx?h=8415871&tp=i-H43-9U-1k51-PghkMx-Hv-5BLBI-1c-PgfmKq-2B47q7&x=e537b7478612c6b10f03b59c8876f77e13b54e20%7c415463%7c20190812%7c081219%7c415463%7c23534353263 http://l.mail.travelandleisure.com/rts/go2.aspx?h=8415874&tp=i-H43-9U-1k51-PghkMx-Hv-5BLBI-1c-PgfmKq-2B47q7&x=e537b7478612c6b10f03b59c8876f77e13b54e20%7c415463%7c20190812%7c081219%7c415463%7c23534353263 http://l.mail.travelandleisure.com/rts/go2.aspx?h=8415883&tp=i-H43-9U-1k51-PghkMx-Hv-5BLBI-1c-PgfmKq-2B47q7&x=e537b7478612c6b10f03b59c8876f77e13b54e20%7c415463%7c20190812%7c081219%7c415463%7c23534353263 http://l.mail.travelandleisure.com/rts/go2.aspx?h=8415886&tp=i-H43-9U-1k51-PghkMx-Hv-5BLBI-1c-PgfmKq-2B47q7&x=e537b7478612c6b10f03b59c8876f77e13b54e20%7c415463%7c20190812%7c081219%7c415463%7c23534353263 http://l.mail.travelandleisure.com/rts/go2.aspx?h=8415898&tp=i-H43-9U-1k51-PghkMx-Hv-5BLBI-1c-PgfmKq-2B47q7&x=e537b7478612c6b10f03b59c8876f77e13b54e20%7c415463%7c20190812%7c081219%7c415463%7c23534353263 Riot police storm Hong Kong airport as protesters force second day of flight cancellations Hong Kong International Airport has canceled all remaining flight departures for the second straight day due to protests. https://twitter.com/akcay_nuri/status/1161304509068578817 Severe storms to rumble across 1,000-mile stretch of eastern US into Tuesday […]
THE FLYING LIFE: AIRPORTS AND AIRPLANES
JULY 31, 2019 An @AirCanada B787 flying over Airport Rd.#Planespotting #B787 #Dreamliner. pic.twitter.com/mSA2wHVOu5 — Damian Baranowski (@DamianDC7) August 1, 2019 May Evening Spotting at TPA READ ME Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and hit the “bell” for more content! Hit the like if you enjoyed it! Connect with me: Instafly: https://www.instagram.com/danihsel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaNihsel This work is […]
THE TRAVEL LIFE: FLYING AROUND
NEWS JULY 28, 2019 TWA Hotel Now Charging Non-Guests for Pool Access – The Points Guy The TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport has ditched free pool access and is now charging non-guests for observation deck day passes. Effective Wednesday, July 31, @JetBlue will relocate its operations at O’Hare from Terminal 3 to Terminal […]
INFORMATION OVERLOAD FROM THE (ALMOST) 100 ANNIVERSARY OF THE N.Y POST
Classic photos from the New York Post Newspaper Flashback Friday! 📸 Nostalgic photos from the Daily News See how New York’s hometown paper 🍎 – the first daily tabloid in the U.S. when it debuted in 1919 – looks back at these famed archives. 2019 marks 100 years for us.https://t.co/05cRlBpqSJ — New York Daily News […]
THE TRAVEL LIFE: PHOTOS FROM NOTRE-DAME FIRE
NOTRE-DAME IN ENGULFED IN FLAMES THOUGHT TO BE ACCIDENT 800-YEAR-OLD STRUCTURE SUFFERS MASSIVE DAMAGE Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed […]
Philadelphia digs out after latest blast of winter weather
Wet, heavy snow hits City of Brotherly Love only a few weeks before the start of spring Powered by WPeMatico
Malkin: California is sabotaging the sovereignty of America
California officials face backlash for not complying with federal immigration laws, including the Oakland mayor who shared a warning about ICE raids; Michelle Malkin and Sebastian Gorka speak out on ‘Hannity.’ Powered by WPeMatico
Supreme Court rules that detained immigrants don’t get automatic bond hearings
A sharply divided Supreme Court concluded certain immigrants or asylum seekers do not have an automatic right to periodic custody or bail hearings. Powered by WPeMatico
Federal judge rules against challenge to Trump border wall
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against an environmental challenge to President Trump’s border wall, delivering a win to the Trump administration in a decision that allows construction plans to move forward. Powered by WPeMatico
New satellite photos show Iran establishing another base in Syria
Iran has built another permanent military base outside Syria’s capital city complete with hangers used to store missiles capable of hitting all of Israel, according to Western intelligence sources. Powered by WPeMatico
United passenger records heated exchange with ‘rude’ airline staff over carry-on bag
Though the pair were eventually allowed to board, Natalia says the event left her and her Russian-born mother, who speaks limited English, feeling humiliated. Powered by WPeMatico
Texas girl, 17, stabs newborn to death minutes after giving birth, police say
A 17-year-old from Texas is charged with capital murder after she allegedly stabbed her minutes old child nine times and put it in a shed. Powered by WPeMatico
Rare blue ice stacks ‘as high as a three-story building’ form along Michigan’s Great Lakes
In the middle of her work shift Sunday morning, Tori Burley received a text from her father that gave her a tingle of excitement: “The blue ice is back!” Powered by WPeMatico
Buyer pulls out of home sale after discovering its porn past
This home’s seen its fair share of happy endings — but not for the person who was about to buy it. Powered by WPeMatico
Florida man gives police son’s phone over concern for gun posts; cops say they found child porn
A concerned Florida father turned his son’s phone into police after seeing disturbing posts with guns shared on social media only to have him arrested after investigators say they found child porn on his devices. Powered by WPeMatico
Comey swipes at Trump: ‘Lordy, this time there will be a tape’
Former FBI Director James Comey, preparing to launch his new tell-all book, took a swipe at President Trump on Tuesday. Powered by WPeMatico
American Airlines staffer filmed squabbling with passengers over missed flight
All was not well in the high skies. Powered by WPeMatico
Liberal New York Times staffers ‘embarrassed’ by paper’s diverse opinion section, report says
Liberal journalists at the New York Times are “embarrassed” and concerned about the paper’s credibility because they’re unhappy with the content of its op-ed section, according to Vanity Fair. Powered by WPeMatico
Teacher talks about safety after Florida school shooting, is told to get psych exam, go on leave
By nearly every account Timothy Locke is one of the most beloved teachers in the Cherry Hill, New Jersey school district. Powered by WPeMatico
Threat to use AR-15-style rifle ends stabbing incident, officials say
A person in Illinois who was witnessing a stabbing verbally threatened the assailant with an AR-15-style rifle and ultimately stopped the attack, officials said. Powered by WPeMatico
Nevada police say woman went to school playground with ax, threatened to kill everyone
A woman in Nevada who allegedly carried a pickaxe as she shouted threats at a playground where hundreds of children were playing has been arrested. Powered by WPeMatico
‘Cocaine babe’ pleads guilty to smuggling drugs on Princess Cruise following sentencing of porn star friend
Melina Roberge, 24, and Andre Tamine, 63, have entered guilty pleas in connection with the Aug. 2016 incident after their partner in crime already pleaded guilty in November. Powered by WPeMatico
Education Department Wants To Protect Student Loan Debt Collectors – NPR
NPR Education Department Wants To Protect Student Loan Debt CollectorsNPRUpdated at 11:09 a.m. ET. Student loan debt collectors have been accused of deceiving and abusing student borrowers and have been sued by attorneys general in a handful of states. Now, they may be getting some relief. The debt collectors, that is. Not …DeVos moves to […]
The Fierce Mistakes of Urgency – U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report The Fierce Mistakes of UrgencyU.S. News & World ReportPart of this is driven by the type of people who get involved in education reform. If you scroll through the “About Us” pages of education reform organizations, you see a mélange of bright-eyed, smiling faces looking back at you. They tend […]
Obama’s Education Legacy Has Been Forgotten. Now He Has to Save It. – New York Magazine
New York Magazine Obama’s Education Legacy Has Been Forgotten. Now He Has to Save It.New York MagazineOn February 17, 2009, Barack Obama signed one of the most sweeping federal education reforms in American history. You may not have heard of it. His program was a federal grant, called “Race to the Top,” which was doled […]
Murphy says teachers union did not ask him to fire top education official – NJ.com
NJ.com Murphy says teachers union did not ask him to fire top education officialNJ.comGov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday said New Jersey’s largest teachers union had nothing to do with his decision to fire an assistant state education commissioner just hours after she was confirmed for the job. “Ridiculous,” Murphy said when asked about …Phil Murphy: […]
States’ Strong Education Systems Often Cost Students – U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report States’ Strong Education Systems Often Cost Students U.S. News & World Report The 2018 U.S News Best States ranking data show that of the states ranked in the top 10 for education, half rank in the bottom half of states for low debt at graduation, including New Hampshire, which […]
More Scottish school leavers stay on in education – BBC News
BBC News More Scottish school leavers stay on in educationBBC NewsThe percentage of Scotland’s school leavers staying on in education has continued to rise while the numbers going into training continue to fall. New figures showed the percentage signing up for university last year was 40.7%, up from 37.8% six years … and more » Powered […]
Discovery Education to Find a New Owner in SF Private Equity Firm – EdSurge
Washington Business Journal Discovery Education to Find a New Owner in SF Private Equity FirmEdSurgeDiscovery Education, a large provider of print and digital textbooks and curriculum, is taking a big step away from its parent company Discovery Communications, best known for its broadcast TV channels. San Francisco-based private equity firm Francisco …Discovery to shed education […]
She Left Harvard. He Got to Stay. – The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education She Left Harvard. He Got to Stay.The Chronicle of Higher EducationKarl went to see Verba, the associate dean for undergraduate education, after some of her friends encouraged her to get Harvard’s administration involved. She hoped Verba would be an ally. He had been the chair of the government department when […]
Public advocate blasts Education Department for closing Renewal schools – New York Post
New York Post Public advocate blasts Education Department for closing Renewal schoolsNew York PostPublic Advocate Letitia James ripped Mayor de Blasio’s cash-guzzling Renewal school program Tuesday at a City Council hearing on the $582 million initiative. “The Renewal schools program was announced with great fanfare in November of 2014,” James told … and more » Powered […]
A Year of Disruption? 7 Education Trends for 2018 – Observer
Observer A Year of Disruption? 7 Education Trends for 2018ObserverLike few other professions, educators have always been experimenters. That’s not going away in 2018; if anything, it’s accelerating. Socrates taught in a variety of forums that wouldn’t fit today’s definition of the classroom. Often in schoolhouses … and more » Powered by WPeMatico
The Travel Life: The Week In Pictures September 30, 2017
THE FEED WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE WORLD AND UNITED STATES THROUGH THE LENS OF PHOTOJOURNALISTS. U. S. Politics A View of Dubai Big Cat, Giant Reptile in Brazil And More Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty […]
The Travel Life: Photos Hurricane Irma
Saturday September 9, 2017 11:10 p.m. Hurricane Irma photos The storm begins to lash Key West Florida Irma is forecast to follow the west coast of Florida from the Florida Keys through Naples, Fort Myers and Tampa.The storm is then predicted to turn north east. Hurricane force winds and tropical force winds are expected to […]
The Travel Life: Massive Gator Edition
Well, it just wanted to get to the next hole! At this particular golf course (The Club at Savannah Harbor) in Georgia, a massive Gator takes a stroll probably looking for stray golf balls or a plump bird to eat while sharp-eyed videographer Austin Swanger films him or her as the case may be. […]
The Flying Life: Big, Big, Big Plane Edition
WoW that is a big Plane Boeing 747 LCF Dreamlifter N780BA Landing at Nagoya Until a short time ago I had no idea that this plane existed. It is used to transport airplane parts for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. At 65,000 cubic feet (1,840 cubic meters) the cargo hold is the largest in the world, […]
The Flying Life: First Class Edition
British Airways London to Abu Dhabi What is it like to fly in ultra luxury aboard a British Airways Dreamliner B787-9? This Youtube video will give you the experience without the cost of the trip from London(LHR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Make sure you zoom over to The Luxury Travel Expert on Youtube for more fabulous videos. [FreshProduct […]
The Flying Life: Airport Edition at CDG Paris
Time-Lapse video at CDG Airport Paris Not much to say about this really engaging time-lapse video of planes at the airport. Really well done. however if you want to slow the video down just a bit and enjoy it just a little longer, try half-speed. [FreshProduct productGroup=”petairlinetravelkit_1462512461″ showimage=”yes” showprice=”yes” showtitle=”yes” align=”left” buttonclass=”” buttontext=”Buy Now” newwindow=”_self”] […]
The Flying Life: Birthday Edition. What Airline celebrates 90 Years of Service?
Happy Birthday United Airlines United Airlines traces its roots to Varney Air Lines air mail service of Walter Varney, who also founded Varney Speed Lines, from which Continental Airlines had originated. Based in Boise, Idaho in 1926, the carrier flew the first Contract Air Mail flight in the U.S. on April 6, 1926, marking the […]
The Flying Life: Airline Bag Edition
Hey, [insert Airline] Where’s my bag? Delta Airlines has a video showing just how your luggage travels from the ticket agent to the airplane and back to you. Delta handles more than 350,000 checked bags a day onboard more than 5,000 domestic and international flights. Behind the scenes, their team of thousands is working hard […]
The Flying Life: What you do and Don’t want to know about Airplane Bathrooms
Ugh! The Airplane Lavatory Via Thrillist Don’t say it because we all know that we would rather cut our arm off with a dull piece of broken glass then use the airplane bathroom. Disgusting, revolting and dirty come to mind. And phew! The nostril clearing odor of the previous occupant might knock you flat. So […]
The Flying Life: At The Airport
I saw this video on youtube and thought it was well done with music and editing. It seems to perfectly capture a day at the airport. The skilled videographer deserves a well done and a visit from my readers. He has many great videos at his Youtube channel DFWdeno. Enjoy this sample video.