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VIDEO: German armor company blows the crap out of a Rolls-Royce {Autoblog}
Oct 20th 2009 8:13PM As sad as it is to see any expensive car destroyed, if I (or whoever) were to buy a car like this, and have it armoured, I'd like to know that it would survive whatever threats were thrown its way. It is a shame the car was destroyed.
German tuner builds V10-powered BMW M3 wagon {Autoblog}
Oct 13th 2009 8:10PM I WANT ONE!
Porsche Unveils new 911 GT3 Cup for the Gentleman Racer {Luxist}
Aug 29th 2009 10:06AM Ken,
In case you missed it, and it appears that you did, the GT3 Cup car is a RACE CAR. It is meant for one passenger (driver). It is meant to go fast. It is meant to handle well (which it does exceptionally on both points. 16 miles per gallon for a race car is actually pretty decent, though when you're on the track racing, gas mileage isn't usually of any concern.
Galley Gossip: Nonrevs, deadheads & commuters in (and out) of uniform {Gadling}
Aug 6th 2009 4:35PM JD - just like you may have a bad day at work when you're washing lettuce, wiping tables, or refilling napkin dispensers, Flight Attendants will also occasionally have a bad day, and like you, it may show through every once in a while. We're human, it happens to all of us. The majority of Flight Attendants are quite helpful, and friendly, and do the best they can with what little they're given. Give them a break, sit back, be quiet, and keep that special needs tag on your shirt visible so they know you need assistance.
Galley Gossip: Nonrevs, deadheads & commuters in (and out) of uniform {Gadling}
Aug 4th 2009 6:16PM It never ceases to amaze me that passengers will, without fail, blame a flight attendant for the performance of a flight. Flight attendants have as much control over flight delays, cancellations, and weather, as passengers do. The fact that FA's can serve your drink, sell food, try to make passengers comfortable, render some degree of medical assistance, as well as get your a## off of the plane in case of an emergency is pretty remarkable, passengers still expect more. I'd like to see any passenger do the same job, in fact, I doubt they even could do half as much as their job.
I'm not an FA, but I do appreciate what they do, which is more often than not, the reason I'm the passenger that is barely noticed.
Unaccompanied minor told to drink coffee by Northwest Airlines employee - gets sick {Gadling}
May 5th 2009 6:39PM Never too young to start drinking coffee!
Extra seat charges: big bias or svelte snobbery? {Gadling}
Apr 28th 2009 6:14PM There is absolutely nothing wrong with the pay-for-what-you-use model. It applies in many situations, from buffet restaurants, shipping companies (UPS, FedEx - see if they have a one price shipping rate structure), and cars (Honda isn't going to give you an Accord for the price of a Civic because you don't fit in the Civic). Can someone REASONABLY explain to me why the above article is biased?
United airlines "fat passenger" policy prompts plenty of backlash {Gadling}
Apr 19th 2009 11:13AM I don't see anything wrong with United's policy. I pay for one seat, I should be entitled to the entire seat. I should not have to unwillingly share any part of that seat with anyone. It is actually inconsiderate of the fat passenger (I'm tired of being politically correct), to pay for one seat, and expect partial use of anyone else's seat, especially for their benefit.
Jetstar charges passengers by the pound {Gadling}
Feb 8th 2009 7:12PM It's about time an airline started charging airfare in this manner. I also feel that those of us who are not in the not-so-trim category, should be able to purchase extra seat space, should we so desire, for our comfort.
British tour company offers "redneck free" vacations {Gadling}
Jan 29th 2009 8:56AM Tom,
Just wanted to let you know that rednecks exist in ALL socioeconomic classes. With money, does not come class, elegance, sophistication, or culture. As there are poor, intollerant, and uncultured people, there are also many rich, intollerant, and uncultured people. I wish to get away from, any, and all, of them, and would be willing to pay for a vacation that keeps me away from such. Rich, poor, or otherwise.
