Tag: airlines
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Is making a phone call really the most annoying thing you can do on a plane?
In 2016, US regulators were considering making phone calls on a plane against the law. Was that wise?
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My delicious.com bookmarks for November 18th through November 19th
The religious excuse for barbarity – "No, we don’t respect your desire to needlessly torment animals because some hallucinating desert nomads did it centuries ago. We don’t respect it at all. You can cry that we are “persecuting” you if we stop you committing acts of cruelty if you want." Penn & Teller – Penn…
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My delicious.com bookmarks for May 8th through May 18th
New Zealand Launches Hookup Airways – Not sure whether this is a good idea or a bit creepy. An intercontinental flight is a long time to spend cooped up with a bad date! Scientists put psychic's paranormal claims to the test – If you can prove a paranormal claim under controlled conditions you can win…
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My del.icio.us bookmarks for February 12th through February 22nd
Behind the Scenes at the Bay Bridge Construction Site – I saw the construction going on a few times last year, but from a distance while driving past. Interesting to see what they're doing in more detail. Hand-wringing About American Culture – Are Americans Hostile to Knowledge? – "Not only are citizens ignorant about essential…