Millions of people around the world have seen the brutal video and photos of a man dragged off a flight, kicking, screaming and knocked unconscious, because United Airlines wanted his seat for an employee. Do you have rights when airlines overbook flights and bump you? It depends. United's shameful treatment of a paying customer set off a social media storm, including Twitter hashtag … [Read more...]
Foreign cars made in America
As the new US administration considers new tariffs on vehicles not made in America, let's focus on the foreign cars, SUVs and trucks made here: Japan's Toyota, Honda and Nissan; Germany's BMW, Mercedes-Benz and VW; Korea's Hyundai and Kia. Coming soon are Audi and Porsche, which have announced plans to build factories in the USA. Of course, American companies General Motors and Ford build cars … [Read more...]
Fight sex trafficking with your camera
Travelers can fight sex trafficking during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January) by taking a photo of your hotel or motel room and uploading it to a free anti-trafficking app. Photos uploaded with the TraffickCam app are added anonymously to a national database that's used by law enforcement and criminal investigators to locate victims and their pimps. The … [Read more...]
Scam alert: stop junk mail senders
Tired of junk mail stuffing up your mailbox? US households throw out around 40 pounds of junk mail a year. That’s millions of wasted trees, plus wasted energy to produce the paper, chemicals for the ink and U.S. Postal Service time and fuel costs to deliver junk mail, just so you can recycle it. Although federal laws require that ad mail addressed to you give you the option to opt out of … [Read more...]
Tracking Santa on Christmas Eve 2016
Where's Santa? Since 1955, the team at North American Aerospace Defense Command (better known as NORAD) has kept track of a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer. Curious kids can follow Santa’s route on Christmas Eve, as well as receive updates from the North Pole online at NORAD Tracks Santa. We are told Rudolph’s glowing red nose gives off an infrared signal that can be detected by NORAD’s … [Read more...]
Veterans Day 2016 freebies and deals
Restaurants and other businesses want to thank our veterans and active military members on Veterans Day with FREE or discounted food or services on Nov. 11, 2016. Proof of military status is required for most offers, so be prepared to show ID verifying your service, or be in uniform. As always, the Veterans Day freebies and deals don't cover alcohol, gratuity or tax, and most restaurant offers … [Read more...]
Be ready for emergency with a GO Bag
Grab and GO: How to prepare for an emergency. Even if you are not in the path of Hurricane Matthew, now barreling towards the Eastern Seaboard, it's important to be ready for an emergency. Pack an emergency Grab and Go bag and be ready for storms, floods or hurricanes, in case you have to evacuate quickly, or even a personal family emergency that requires immediate travel. Here's the list of … [Read more...]
World’s fastest VW Beetle hits 205MPH
A specially-tuned Volkswagen Beetle LSR just hit 205MPH on Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats, making it the world's fastest VW Beetle, and one of the fastest four-cylinder cars from any manufacturer. The world's fastest VW Beetle is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injection four-cylinder TSI gasoline engine. Plus, the suspension was lowered, special Salt Flat wheels and tires fitted, a … [Read more...]
Broadway for Orlando fund-raiser recording
Broadway for Orlando: More than 60 top Broadway stars have recorded a special version of "What the World Needs Now Is Love" to benefit victims of the Orlando shooting massacre at Pulse nightclub. Broadway for Orlando is available starting Monday, June 20 as a digital download from Broadway Records, with all proceeds going to the LGBT Center of Central Florida. It could be the best $1.99 you … [Read more...]
The Bison is Our New National Mammal
In case you hadn't heard, the American Bison, also known as the American Buffalo, has been named the national mammal of the USA, joining the Bald Eagle as an official symbol of our country. The two animals share a lot in common. Both are majestic animals. Both were made nearly extinct from hunting and the effects pesticide use. Both have made astounding comebacks that are truly success … [Read more...]
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