April 9, 2014

Twitter Changing it’s Website

Twitter is looking to broaden it’s appeal to new users with some changes over the next few weeks that will resemble Facebook . It’s going for a more visual  look to attract people who are unfamiliar with Twitter’s @…

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InFlight wifi speeds will greatly increase.

Gogo, which dominates the airline wifi business, announced that it’s rolling out much faster wi-fi service on planes in flight.  Instead of using air to ground links, new satellite connections will be used.  Speeds will be up to a lightning…

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May 31, An Epic Reenactment in France.

On May 31, 2014, the town of Montmirail, France, not far from Paris, will host a reenactment of Napoleon’s victory near the town 200 years ago.  It sounds like a wonderful opportunity for visitors, as well as the battle, a dinner, by reservation,…

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Airfare bill would roll back consumer protection

An airline-industry-backed bill in Congress would roll back the requirement that airlines and travel agencies advertise the fare you’ll actually pay. Before the 2011 Department of Transportation rule—which has been upheld in court—airlines…

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Gallery: Bicycles, Lucca, Italy

  Lucca is a perfect place for bicycles.  It’s flat, not big, most of the streets are reserved for walking and riding and it has the added attraction of a raised circular park surrounding the town, atop its wall, wide and perfect for a…

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Where in the World is Gumbo: #30

Like Puzzle #29, whose answer will be revealed tomorrow in a full-scale blog, this one is also has a connection to literature—but unlike #29, the connection is not to “historic documents and texts.” In fact, quite recent literature.   To…

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Twitter Changing it’s Website

Twitter is looking to broaden it’s appeal to new users with some changes over the next few weeks that will resemble Facebook . It’s going for a more visual  look to attract people who are unfamiliar with Twitter’s @…

Read More

InFlight wifi speeds will greatly increase.

Gogo, which dominates the airline wifi business, announced that it’s rolling out much faster wi-fi service on planes in flight.  Instead of using air to ground links, new satellite connections will be used.  Speeds will be up to a lightning…

Read More

May 31, An Epic Reenactment in France.

On May 31, 2014, the town of Montmirail, France, not far from Paris, will host a reenactment of Napoleon’s victory near the town 200 years ago.  It sounds like a wonderful opportunity for visitors, as well as the battle, a dinner, by reservation,…

Read More

Airfare bill would roll back consumer protection

An airline-industry-backed bill in Congress would roll back the requirement that airlines and travel agencies advertise the fare you’ll actually pay. Before the 2011 Department of Transportation rule—which has been upheld in court—airlines…

Read More

Gallery: Bicycles, Lucca, Italy

  Lucca is a perfect place for bicycles.  It’s flat, not big, most of the streets are reserved for walking and riding and it has the added attraction of a raised circular park surrounding the town, atop its wall, wide and perfect for a…

Read More

Where in the World is Gumbo: #30

Like Puzzle #29, whose answer will be revealed tomorrow in a full-scale blog, this one is also has a connection to literature—but unlike #29, the connection is not to “historic documents and texts.” In fact, quite recent literature.   To…

Read More