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 FLYING LIFE: AIRPLANES
COME TAKE A FLIGHT https://t.co/3iEQzrl78y Spirit Airline Flight Surprise By Bat Seen Flying Around Cabin Mid-Flight The bat is believed to have sneaked onboard during overnight maintenance. Review: Aer Lingus Arrivals Lounge Dublin Airport A detailed review of Aer Lingus’ Revivals Lounge at Dublin Airprot, which is a great place to grab a shower and […]
THE TRAVEL LIFE: AIRPLANES AND AIRPORTS
JUST FLYING AROUND https://t.co/Jp6dSaCwOa 10 Best Cities for Business Travel These cities have it all: great airports, access to comfortable and affordable accommodation, public transport and fun things to do in the off hours. https://t.co/rWT9nKJ60z https://t.co/NeDjZF7JDo Sit back, recline and relax … — American Airlines (@AmericanAir) August 7, 2019 Parking reservation system helps […]
Fate of Mandate Tax Hangs in Balance…
Fate of Mandate Tax Hangs in Balance… (Top headline, 3rd story, link) Related stories:RAND: ‘I won’t be bribed or bullied’ on Obamacare vote…EFFORT WAS ‘FAKE’… Powered by WPeMatico
EFFORT WAS ‘FAKE’…
EFFORT WAS ‘FAKE’… (Top headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:RAND: ‘I won’t be bribed or bullied’ on Obamacare vote…Fate of Mandate Tax Hangs in Balance… Powered by WPeMatico
RAND: ‘I won’t be bribed or bullied’ on Obamacare vote…
RAND: ‘I won’t be bribed or bullied’ on Obamacare vote… (Top headline, 1st story, link) Related stories:EFFORT WAS ‘FAKE’…Fate of Mandate Tax Hangs in Balance… Powered by WPeMatico
MCCAIN STRIKES AGAIN
The Travel Life: Photojournalism Editors Choice Pictures
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Editor’s Choice Pictures
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7.1 magnitude quake kills 61 as buildings collapse in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocked central Mexico on Tuesday, killing at least 61 people as buildings collapsed in plumes of dust. Thousands fled into the streets in panic, and many stayed to help rescue those trapped…. Powered by WPeMatico
BUILDINGS COLLAPSE…
BUILDINGS COLLAPSE… (Top headline, 4th story, link) Related stories:STRONG QUAKE ROCKS MEXICO CITY…ANNIVERSARY OF ’85 TREMOR…70+ DEAD; HOURS AFTER EMERGENCY DRILLS…PANIC, PEOPLE TRAPPED…7.1 MAG…MAP… Powered by WPeMatico
ANNIVERSARY OF ’85 TREMOR…
ANNIVERSARY OF ’85 TREMOR… (Top headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:STRONG QUAKE ROCKS MEXICO CITY…70+ DEAD; HOURS AFTER EMERGENCY DRILLS…BUILDINGS COLLAPSE…PANIC, PEOPLE TRAPPED…7.1 MAG…MAP… Powered by WPeMatico
STRONG QUAKE ROCKS MEXICO CITY…
STRONG QUAKE ROCKS MEXICO CITY… (Top headline, 1st story, link) Related stories:ANNIVERSARY OF ’85 TREMOR…70+ DEAD; HOURS AFTER EMERGENCY DRILLS…BUILDINGS COLLAPSE…PANIC, PEOPLE TRAPPED…7.1 MAG…MAP… Powered by WPeMatico
70+ DEAD; HOURS AFTER EMERGENCY DRILLS…
70+ DEAD; HOURS AFTER EMERGENCY DRILLS… (Top headline, 3rd story, link) Related stories:STRONG QUAKE ROCKS MEXICO CITY…ANNIVERSARY OF ’85 TREMOR…BUILDINGS COLLAPSE…PANIC, PEOPLE TRAPPED…7.1 MAG…MAP… Powered by WPeMatico
Hurricane Maria aims at Puerto Rico after slamming Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica (AP) — Dominica's leader sent out an emotional plea for help as Hurricane Maria smashed into the Caribbean island and caused "mind-boggling" devastation, but an ominous silence followed as the country lost all communications on Tuesday and the Category 5 hurricane barreled toward Puerto Rico, which looked likely to take a direct hit…. […]
Tour Europe and America’s Wacky, Culture-Swapping Festivals
It’s not exactly historically accurate, but it’s certainly entertaining. Powered by WPeMatico
The Latest: Mexico quake forces cancellation of soccer game
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Latest on the strong earthquake that hit Mexico City (all times local):… Powered by WPeMatico
Analysis: Trump insists on ‘America First.’ Who will follow?
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Donald Trump invited the question, and now the world must answer: If America insists on putting itself first, will anyone else follow?… Powered by WPeMatico
Puerto Rico’s Turn: Hurricane Direct Hit… Developing…
Puerto Rico’s Turn: Hurricane Direct Hit… Developing… (First column, 1st story, link) Related stories:MARIA BECOMES CAT 5; 160 MPH WINDS… MORE…CONE… Powered by WPeMatico
PUERTO RICO RATIONS SUPPLIES BEFORE SUPERSTORM
INDICTMENT THREAT…
INDICTMENT THREAT… (Top headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:MANAFORT WIRETAPPED… Powered by WPeMatico
MANAFORT WIRETAPPED…
MANAFORT WIRETAPPED… (Top headline, 1st story, link) Related stories:INDICTMENT THREAT… Powered by WPeMatico
The Strange, Grisly World of Crocodile Hunting in Australia
Once nearly extinct, there are now more than 100,00 crocodiles in northern Australia. And the government keeps the population in check through regulated hunting. Powered by WPeMatico
Space Photos of the Week: So Long, Cassini. Thanks for All the Pics
A glittering barred spiral galaxy, Jupiter’s storms, and Cassini’s long-awaited Grande Finale dive this week in space. Powered by WPeMatico
The Fake Mountain Range That Appeared on Maps for a Century
The Mountains of Kong are magnificent, impassable and totally not real. Powered by WPeMatico
Here’s Where Cold War Radio Stations Broadcast Spies’ Secret Codes
In the 1970s, intelligence agencies supposedly sent out cryptic messages over the radio. Photographer Lewis Bush tries to hunt down their origin. Powered by WPeMatico
The Travel Life: An Enormous Hunk of Ice Gets Stuck in Iceberg Alley
Tourists gawk at the glorious iceberg that appeared in Ferryland, Canada. The mayor remains unimpressed. The post An Enormous Hunk of Ice Gets Stuck in Iceberg Alley appeared first on WIRED. Powered by WPeMatico
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: 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: The Long Delay Flying Edition
The Long Flying Delay, Makes a long day Interesting Youtube video about One Man’s (MKE Aviation and Elevators) experience flying from Milwaukee to Newark to Fort Lauderdale on United Airlines. What a trip it was. After many delays and a missed flight with a long layover in Newark Airport he finally lands in Florida. He […]
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: Book a $24,000 Airline Suite For $104? Yes, You Can!
Travel in Luxurious Comfort and Excellent Airline Service Want to travel in luxurious comfort and excellent airline service? Traveler extraordinaire Sam Huang has som useful tips and advice. Read his blog Topmiles here. Watch the video below. Then get traveling. World-class globetrotting is within reach when you know a few simple strategies for maximizing frequent […]
29 Reasons We Love Belgium
Set on the banks of the Meuse River, Dinant, Belgium, is fairytale-like, backed by an imposing high cliff where the Citadel rests. (VanderWolf Images/Dreamstime) From classic Belgian waffles to fanciful delights like Mini-Europe amusement park, this little country is big on culture, cuisine, and creativity. Belgium pops off the map, alive with modern, artistic lodgings, unconventional […]
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.