Northwest Airlines broke over 1,000 safety orders, probe alleges
Northwest Airlines violated more than 1,000 federal safety directives, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel reported, validating a whistle-blower’s complaints. An investigation determined Northwest, now part of Delta Airlines, engaged in “systemic non-compliance with (Federal Aviation Administration) Airworthiness Directives,” government rules designed to remedy unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions, CNN reported Friday. In a statement released Thursday, the FAA said it “has taken corrective action on the issues identified in the whistle-blower complaint and is continuing to monitor compliance.” Airplane Flying Handbook: Federal Aviation AdministrationThis official U.S. government guide to piloting aircraft-created by the Federal Aviation Administration-is the essential resource for finding the kn... Read More > The Whistle BlowerOscar® winner* Michael Caine gives a riveting performance (The Hollywood Reporter) as an ordinary man caught in a web of … Read entire article »
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Travel to South Africa and get back safe
By Mariana Israel Before heading out to the African continent where the World Cup will take place, it is recommended that you load up a First-Aid kit, find a pre-paid medical coverage plan, vaccinate yourself against yellow fever, and take prescription antimalarial medication to prevent malaria if you plan on visiting any national parks. Months and days spent thinking on the flight dates, on itineraries, purchasing guidebooks, and researching maps on the Internet. Researching the climate, hiring … Read entire article »
United’s board approves merger with Continental
By News Services The parent company of United Airlines, the UAL Corporation, and Continental Airlines are expected to announce on Monday that they have agreed to merge in a deal valued at more than $3 billion, people familiar with the discussions said. The transaction would create the world’s biggest airline. Music to Jet By 4 Track Stereo 3-3/4 IPS Tape 3 Hour Play VOLUME 2ella fitzgerald, larry elgart, mel tormei, ray charles, tons more The Airline BusinessThe airline industry is currently faced with its longest and deepest crisis to date: many airlines are losing hundred of millions of US dollars, se... Read More > United Airlines 6 Piece Toy Airplane SetUnited Airlines 6 Piece Toy Airplane Set. This toy airplane set includes a Boeing 377 Stratocruiser, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 767-300, B... Read … Read entire article »
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U.S. intensifies screening for travelers from 14 nations
By News Services Citizens of 14 nations including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria who are flying to the United States will be subjected indefinitely to the intense screening at airports worldwide that was imposed in the aftermath of the Christmas Day bombing plot, Obama administration officials announced Sunday. But American citizens, and most others who are not flying through those nations on their way to the United States, will no longer automatically face the full-range of intensified security that had been imposed after the attempted bombing of a Northwest Airlines flight, officials said. Citizens of Cuba, Iran, Sudan and Syria, which are considered “state sponsors of terrorism” as well as citizens from “countries of interest” that consist of Afghanistan, Algeria, Lebanon, Libya, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Yemen, will also face … Read entire article »
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Marveling at America’s wackiest attractions
By Brooke Ferencsik TripAdvisor, the world’s most popular and largest travel community, today announced the top ten wackiest attractions in America based on TripAdvisor travelers and editors. 1. Potty Time: Toilet Seat Museum, Alamo Heights, Texas More than 800 decorated toilet seat lids (and counting) adorn curator Barney Smith’s oversized garage, now a site that draws around 1,000 visitors a year. The lid themes range from license plates to military memorabilia to commemorations of major historical events, and … Read entire article »
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Camping 101: Camping etiquette key to getting along on an outdoors adventure
By Tammie Dooley A series on camping wouldn’t be complete without a discussion about etiquette. We camp to get away from it all. The problem with that yearning is during high season, most quickly accessible campgrounds are crowded. So you either need to toughen up and camp during the off-season (meaning you’ll need to deal with colder weather), or learn some manners. Even for those considering themselves a seasoned camper or outdoors person, the leap to … Read entire article »
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Camping 101: Outside The Tent
By Tammie Dooley More and more baby boomers are retiring and heading back to nature after decades of material excess. But we’re no longer interested in crawling in and out of a small tent, sleeping on the ground, scrounging up a meal over a 3 inch burner, and deploying the grunge look for that week in the wilderness. Yet camping still holds the same nostalgic allure, is a very affordable means of travel, and unfortunately still … Read entire article »
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Admission fees waived at 147 of the biggest U.S. National Parks for three weekends this summer
By Arthur Frommer Of our U.S. National Parks, 244 are already free to enter; 147 of the big ones charge admission fees of up to $25. This summer, on three weekends (June 20-21, July 18-19, and August 15-16), those admission fees will be waived, apparently in response to the current economic slowdown. “During these tough economic times,” said Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar in announcing the free weekend admission, “our national parks provide opportunities for affordable vacations for families.” The announcement set off triumphant comments by the several organizations that advocate permanent free entrance to the National Parks, claiming that these fees are a deterrent to park visits. “Twenty, twenty-five dollars does mean a lot to people,” said Kitty Benzar, president of the Western Slope No-Fee Coalition. Keep in mind that the … Read entire article »
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Camping 101: getting your beauty sleep
By Tammie Dooley With warm weather finally here, the stage is set for planning summer camping trips. This could be the summer we rediscover the campground as the solution for this year’s vacation quandary – a much needed break juxtaposed over the lack of ability to spend on a foreign destination; the need for frugality versus the promise of rejuvenation. As a long-time camper I’ve morphed over the years from a pup tent with a 1/4 … Read entire article »
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Mysterious disappearance of explorer Everett Ruess solved after 75 years
By Dennis Van Gerven The mysterious disappearance of Everett Ruess, a 20-year-old artist, writer and footloose explorer who wandered the Southwest in the early 1930s on a burro and who has become a folk hero to many, has been solved with the help of University of Colorado at Boulder researchers and the National Geographic Society. The short, compelling life of Ruess, who went missing in 1934 after leaving the town of Escalante, Utah, has been the … Read entire article »
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Late, for nowhere in particular
By Tammie Dooley Rolling down some back-road cloaked in the bliss of anonymity, one arm in contact with the wheel at the point that encourages my wrist to flop carefree at the end of it, head bobbling to a slow rhythmic beat that doesn’t match my rousing vocal accompaniment to Life is a Highway that’s cranked up so loud it’s oozing from the Yukon like displaced mortar, I come across this. THIS is temptation. THIS signifies a … Read entire article »
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Don’t go to Mexico, CDC says; swine flu continues to spread
By CDC News As of 1:00 PM ET on April 27, 2009, CDC has confirmed 40 human cases of swine flu in the United States: California: 7 cases Kansas: 2 cases New York City: 28 cases Ohio: 1 case Texas: 2 cases Of these 40 cases, there have been zero deaths. Only one has been hospitalized. All 40 have fully recovered. At this time, CDC recommends that U.S. travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Mexico. As of April 27, 2009, the Government of Mexico has reported 18 laboratory confirmed human cases of swine influenza A/H1N1 infection. Investigation is continuing to clarify the … Read entire article »
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California’s free road trips guide gets visitors exploring
By Susan Wilcox The newly released California Road Trips 2009 gets visitors exploring the Golden State. The annual guide, produced by the California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC) and Sunset Custom Media Solutions, continues to provide detailed driving maps that take readers to some of the best insider spots in California. But consumers will find a difference this year – an emphasis on getting out of the car to enjoy those unique locales. Readers are encouraged to stretch … Read entire article »
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Afghanistan declares its first national park
By Stephen Sautner The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) applauded Afghanistan’s National Environment Protection Agency (NEPA), which announced today the establishment of the country’s first internationally recognized national park. USAID provided key funding that led to the park’s creation, including support of WCS to conduct preliminary wildlife surveys, identify and delineate the park’s boundaries, and work with local communities and the provincial government. WCS also developed the park’s management … Read entire article »
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2009 State Visitors’ Guide highlights California’s wonders
By Susan Wilcox The California Travel & Tourism Commission (CTTC) just released its 2009 California Official State Visitor’s Guide and Travel Planner, a free comprehensive guide to inspire consumers and help them plan their next California getaway. “We’ve designed this guide to be as irresistible as a glossy travel magazine, yet as practical as a detailed guidebook,” said Caroline Beteta, CTTC president & chief executive officer and chair for the Travel Industry Association. “Filled with new trip … Read entire article »
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Airlines pooh-pooh pets on planes, raise fees, ban travel
By News Release Airlines seem to be waging war on passengers who carry pets in the cabin, judging by a recent rash of fee hikes and new rules. A recent Airfarewatchdog.com poll revealed that 58 percent of respondents believe that pets should be allowed in the cabin, while 42 percent would ban them entirely. According to the founder of Airfarewatchdog, George Hobica, the airlines are sending a message by raising both in-cabin and cargo fees, and … Read entire article »
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