Tagged With "Oscar Munoz"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 24, 2014: Statue of Oscar Wilde, Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland
So that's Oscar Wilde lying on the rock? I thought it was you, Ottoman!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 24, 2014: Statue of Oscar Wilde, Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland
DrFumblefinger... The gentleman sitting on the rock isn't holding a Guinness, that's how you can tell it's not a picture of me
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March 9, 2017: Statue of Oscar Peterson, Ottawa, Ontario
This life size statue of jazz pianist Oscar Peterson is located at the corner of Elgin and Albert streets in Ottawa, Canada, outside Canada's National Arts Centre.
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El Capitolio de Puerto Rico (Where Gumbo Was, #117)
Puerto Rico's Capitol building is not quite iconic—although its decor includes artwork of iconic themes and events in Puerto Rican history that will probably come clear now that you know where it is...and Jonathan L did. It sits on a bluff...
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What's next for United, as CEO is ousted?
The unexpected departure of Jeff Smisek as CEO and president of United leaves many open questions about United and its future, beyond the possible corruption issues involved in his departure. Smisek has been replaced by Oscar Munoz, who has been...
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Is United floundering? You decide...
A few weeks ago, United Airlines seemed poised to make some big changes, with a new CEO on-board, Oscar Munoz, from rail giant CSX. Munoz acknowledged that United, one of the Big-3 legacy airlines, has struggled since its 2010 merger with Continental,...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 24, 2014: Statue of Oscar Wilde, Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland
This captivating statue of Oscar Wilde can be found in Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland. Commissioned by the Guinness Ireland Group and sculpted by Danny Osborne, this fetching statue was unveiled on October 28, 1997. Oscar...
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United CEO: No more squeezing
Oscar Munoz says air travelers are unhappy, and the airlines will have to win their hearts by competing on service. One hopes...
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OMG! United brings back the snacks in economy
Just when you thought all the news for back-of-the-plane flyers was bad, United Airlines has announced that starting in February, there'll be free snacks in coach. Not the meals that once there were, but at least a little something to look forward to. It's part of United's "sorry" for the rocky times since its troubled merger with Continental; New CEO Oscar Muniz promised a focus on customer service, and here it is... The change applies to flights that don't already have free food or snacks,...
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Hirshhorn Museum, Washington, DC
George G reveals Gumbo's not-so-mysterious hide-out for the past week: One of the nation's top art museums at the Smithsonian.
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Re: March 9, 2017: Statue of Oscar Peterson, Ottawa, Ontario
Interesting post of an immense talent -- a force of nature, really. Thanks, Ottoman.
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Re: March 9, 2017: Statue of Oscar Peterson, Ottawa, Ontario
It's good to see a statue that needs no description - an amazing guy with a likeness that credits the artist. High class street art. Love it !
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Portugal: Street Art, Street Politics
Looking back at an 'art collection' amassed during a trip to Portugal during its austerity crisis.
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Lucille Ball Hometown Experience, Jamestown, NY
Explore the lives, careers, and legacies of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz while immersing yourself in Jamestown, New York. Samantha and her husband had a great time exploring this wonderful museum and city.