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Space Shuttle Endeavour To Fly One Last Time {Gadling}
Sep 1st 2012 2:20PM In case anybody is wondering, I found that the Endeavor is being taken to the California Science Center in Los Angeles. I assume it will eventually be placed on display there.
Why Do I Continue To Patronize Crap 'Mexican' Restaurants Around The World? {Gadling}
Jun 19th 2012 9:14PM I hear ya Holly. Many people aren't even aware of New Mexican red/green chile cuisine. It is pretty unique to the state, but the word is slowly getting out.
Why Do I Continue To Patronize Crap 'Mexican' Restaurants Around The World? {Gadling}
Jun 19th 2012 4:16PM I can sure relate to your experience, and have also learned to ignore my tendency to salivate at the mere sight of a "mexican food" sign. Usually I am hankering for Tex-Mex and will be cautious outside of south Texas where it originated. Even other parts of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona have different takes. What I have had in California approaches the worst I have had in Europe. That would have been in London, something containing the ubiquitous overcooked english peas. Of course, interior Mexico has all types of cuisines, and all are wonderful. Recently in Spain it occurred to me that their bland food could be improved by importing from their former colonies.
Anyway, salivating over my own visions of Mexican food, especially Tex Mex, in my head will remain there until I return home.
Why Do I Continue To Patronize Crap 'Mexican' Restaurants Around The World? {Gadling}
Jun 19th 2012 4:09PM I can sure relate to your experience, and have also learned to ignore my tendency to salivate at the mere sight of a "mexican food" sign. Usually I am hankering for Tex-Mex and will be cautious outside of south Texas where it originated. Even other parts of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona have different takes. What I have had in California approaches the worst I have had in Europe. That would have been in London, something containing the ubiquitous overcooked english peas. Of course, interior Mexico has all types of cuisines, and all are wonderful. Recently in Spain it occurred to me that their bland food could be improved by importing from their former colonies.
Anyway, salivating over my own visions of Mexican food in my head will remain there until I return home.
National Geographic Expeditions announces tour to Cuba {Gadling}
Aug 31st 2011 12:59PM Lifting the embargo and travel restrictions to Cuba is long, long overdue. This is a step forward, but I don't do group tours, nor do I break the law as travel from a 3rd country would be, even if I think the law is inane, stupid and an affront to freedom, democracy, and common logic.
Video of the Day - Paragliding over Spain {Gadling}
Aug 31st 2011 12:42PM I absolutely agree. Very very annoying. I couldn't figure out what was happening and was going to just leave the site.
Please don't do that auto play anymore. Thanks.
Cockpit Chronicles: Landing an airline pilot job just got harder, but here's one way to do it. {Gadling}
Jul 3rd 2011 2:18PM Kent, I concede your point. My observation is entirely anecdotal and certainly overly generalized. But it is valid so far to me. I know that I would not be in the least bored if it were possible to have that discussion with you.
Cockpit Chronicles: Landing an airline pilot job just got harder, but here's one way to do it. {Gadling}
Jul 3rd 2011 1:31PM I remember when virtually all airline pilots were trained in the military. I used to idolize pilots and would seek their company like a rock band groupie. The main reason was that they were usually intelligent, interesting people.
The reason for that is simply that qualification for military flight training is very rigorous, both mentally and physically. No more. Civilian trained pilots are a different breed, often boring and not well rounded educationally.
This may not be relevant to this discussion, but I think it is to me.
Americans still don't like dollar coins {Gadling}
Jul 3rd 2011 12:53PM My understanding is that the coin is cheaper in the long run because of the durability. If what you say is true (which I doubt), there is no need whatever to convert to coins.
I don't like to carry coins of any denomination and always have a horde of them at home.
But given government costs savings, I could deal with the dollar or higher value coin. But as others have said, it won't happen until the government simply withdraws paper bills and replaces them with the coin. That is what other governments have done to introduce coins. Given the option, people will always go with the lighter, easy to carry bill.
Strictest dress codes - 5 countries with fashion police {Gadling}
Apr 15th 2011 4:26PM We appeal for reason and tolerance throughout the world. Except toward the American South, based on residency qualifiers? Ummm, maybe blogs on tolerance is what you are best suited for?
