Ecopark in the Amazon Jungle near Manaus, Brazil
Ronaldhino to Milan?
April 14, 2008 by 5 Comments
It is rumored that the former two time world player of the year for FC Barcelona and Brazil, Ronaldinho, could be leaving the Catalans for AC Milan. Inter Milan also seems to think they have a shot at signing the ailing, aging and struggling superstar, but Ronaldinho’s brother and agent says that AC Milan has […]
Lonely Planet Fabrications?
April 14, 2008 by 3 Comments
There is an Associated press report out that could potentially damage the global reputation and world dominance of the Lonely Planet travel guidebooks. A former Lonely Planet author who contributed to over a dozen LP books claims, “They didn’t pay me enough to go to Colombia (referring to LP),” Thomas Kohnstamm was quoted Sunday as […]
First Day of Spring in New York
April 11, 2008 by 5 Comments
As I exited the West 4th Street subway in Greenwich Village after work yesterday, I felt something for the first time this year. I felt like Spring had actually arrived and that the long and miserable New York Winter was finally over. Yesterday was the epitome of what makes Spring in New York great. As […]
American Airlines Flight Cancellations
April 10, 2008 by 3 Comments
So after reading the news the last few days I am sure everyone is aware that American Airlines has cancelled a number of flights the past few days. However, luckily for me I don’t fly to Phoenix until tomorrow but alas I called just a second ago to find out the status of my flight […]
The New Heathrow Terminal 5
April 9, 2008 by 2 Comments
I’ve been meaning to write about this for a week or so now and finally I can’t think of anything else to write about so I can now take the piss out of the Brits and their brand spanking new Terminal 5 that opened to the public on March 27, 2008. And what an opening […]
Population Trivia
April 9, 2008 by 2 Comments
Based upon the most recent census, what is the only metropolitan area in the world with more than 30 million people? The megalopolis of Tokyo, Japan
Champions League Quarters
April 8, 2008 by 6 Comments
Today begins the Champions League Quarterfinals Second Leg with my favorite team Arsenal heading up to Anfield to face Liverpool for the third time in 6 days. The first two matches at the Emirates in North London ended in draws and Arsenal needs at least one away goal tonight to give them a chance to […]
