Reality-based in spite of my best efforts
Edwad Hasbrouck mentions something that might have an impact at work: TSA finally starts talking to travel execs about CAPPS-II
These same privacy clauses in travel management contracts were almost certainly violated when airlines (including jetBleu and Northwest), CRS’s (including Sabre), and third-party PNR processing firms (including Airline Automation — now part of the Amadeus CRS [...]
Last night after our adventures at the Botanic Garden, we needed something to eat, fast. So we went to Sushi Station, which filled the main criteria: it was nearby, fast, and cheap-ish.
Unlike another sushi place we’ve been to with a train motif, this one has a refrigerated case covering the “sushi line,” and [...]
Polar expeditions have always fascinated me - here’s a new one:Serco TransArctic Expedition
Hmm. Makes me want to dig out my old Victory Sings at Sea CD and play “The Northwest Passage.”
Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage
To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea;
Tracing [...]
Even error messages are humorous over at Orkut….
Bad, bad server. No donut for you
Unfortunately, the orkut.com has acted out in an unexpected way. Hopefully, it will return to its helpful self if you try again in a few minutes.
It’s likely that the server will behave this way on occasion during the coming months. We [...]
Kerry Backs State Ban On Gay Marriage (but civil unions are O.K.?)
The Redhead Wore Crimson : won’t be voting for Kerry, and I’m thinking neither will I, unless he waffles back over the line.
Dang it — people should be free to marry the person of their choice (there - nobody marryin’ no trees nor dogs [...]