Today is International Polar Bear Day, a good time to think about how climate change affects these magnificent creatures. It's also an excuse to re-visit my trip to the “Polar Bear Capital of the World”, as Churchill, Canada, calls itself. Today, put on an extra sweater or fleece, and participate in the Thermostat Challenge, an initiative of Polar Bears International to draw attention to the … [Read more...]
JetBlue gives passengers free in-flight WiFi
JetBlue is now giving passengers FREE WiFi on all domestic flights. JetBlue claims to be the first U.S. airline to offer the perk. Other airlines have on-board WiFi, but you have to pay for it. Delta and American Airlines offer WiFi on most domestic flights, for $16 a day, which includes connecting flights. Southwest charges $8 per day per device on domestic flights. Charges vary for … [Read more...]
San Jose Buddhist temple goes solar
One of the newest Buddhist temples in Northern California has installed a rooftop solar system that provides more than 80 percent of the temple's needs, replacing about 57 tons a year of fossil fuel emissions, and saving money in the bargain. “We believe that spirituality includes engagement in ecological issues,” says Loanie Lam, owner of the Chua Di Lac Buddhist Temple & Unified Event … [Read more...]
Safety warning: road de-icers damage brakes
Safety warning: De-icing chemicals used to clear roads of winter snow and ice cost US drivers some $3 Billion a year in repairs to brakes and paint damaged by the corrosive road salt and liquid chemicals. That's an an average of $500 per vehicle, according to a new AAA survey. Rust corrosion to your brakes, fuel tanks and exhaust systems are especially susceptible, along with other vehicle … [Read more...]
Free entry to US National Parks today
Celebrate Presidents Day by visiting one of more than 400 national parks, preserves, historic sites and monuments FREE on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. That list includes sites associated with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, the two presidents whose birthdays we are celebrating. That would include the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, Federal Hall in New York City, … [Read more...]
Travel deals to book now for travel later
We cannot tell a lie. These Presidents Weekend travel deals are a great way to save money, with discounts half off or more on cruises and resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. Book now for travel through Christmas and save money on your next getaway. Half off resorts in Mexico La Colección is a collection of 12 resorts including Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Cozumel, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta and … [Read more...]
Reasons to Renew Your US Passport Now
If your US Passport is expiring in 2017, renew it now to save time and money. Ditto if you are getting a new US Passport. The busy season for applications starts soon, and the longer you wait, the longer it will take to get your new travel document. That delay could prevent you from entering a country that requires a passport to be valid for six months after arrival, a visa, or both. Plan … [Read more...]
Lufthansa in-flight mood lighting
Lufthansa is the first airline worldwide to use a color palette of on-board lighting, designed to fit with the day and night-time biorhythms of passengers. Anybody who has ever traveled across time zones, especially internationally, knows about jetlag, which is what happens when your body clock gets out of sync, and when you don't have enough sleep to fix the problem. Lufthansa's biorhythmic … [Read more...]
How to file your taxes for free
April 15th will be here before you know it. Here's how to file your 2016 taxes for FREE online, even get free help preparing the documents, and a couple of low-cost options if you don't qualify for the tax filing freebies. Note that some free services are not available to homeowners, taxpayers with itemized deductions, or those whose incomes or age are over a certain threshold level. Also, … [Read more...]
Green cars produced in green factories
It makes sense that car companies which want to be known for producing eco-friendly cars would produce them at eco-friendly factories. Here’s how Kia, Ford, Jeep, Nissan, VW and GM are greening their production facilities in the USA and around the world: As we all know, trees soak up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Kia has planted five million trees at its manufacturing plants around … [Read more...]
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