Archive for the ‘travel’ Category

Cost of oil, gas is totally bogus for surfers

Monday, July 7th, 2008

"We all think about oil in our cars, but very few of us really consider the fact that every little piece of manmade equipment around you is oil-based, and surfing's no different," said Mauro, who's seen the price of some surfboards double to $750 or higher. "The price of ...

Enough of the Hills and Woods, Can I Send Grandma an E-Card?

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

I like this article for taking on the entitlement of air travel and social networks like Facebook all in one swoop. Read the full story

Sex on a plane? Not if airline can help it

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

The carrier said it would ask passengers on the A380 to refrain from sex while ensconced in one of its 12 first-class suites, which boast the world's first airborne double beds. Clearly, the airlines want to keep their monopoly on screwing you when you fly!Read the full story

America’s Supply Chain Transparency Problem

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

While America’s food, drug and toy manufacturers struggle with a lack of transparency in their supply chain, American consumers live with the consequences of poisoned food, lead coated toys and sick and deceased pets. Recently, I traveled to Peru with American importer Equal Exchange and saw a much different kind of ...