Jul 14th, 2011 at 8:30AM:
One thing you won't find in New York City, at least at my apartment, is a screened-in porch. But in the summer in the south, the porch is the living room, kitchen, dining room and bar, a focal point of a home to rival the greatest of fireplaces. I know because I had the pleasure of enjoying a porch for a couple of days recently in Raleigh, North Carolina. ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Staying with Friends: On the Porch in Raleigh, North Carolina
Jul 14th, 2011 at 8:30AM:
One thing you won't find in New York City, at least at my apartment, is a screened-in porch. But in the summer in the south, the porch is the living room, kitchen, dining room and bar, a focal point of a home to rival the greatest of fireplaces. I know because I had the pleasure of enjoying a porch for a couple of days recently in Raleigh, North Carolina. ...657 new islands discovered across the globe
Apr 21st, 2011 at 8:00AM: A new geographic survey, conducted by researchers from Duke University and Meredith College, located in Raleigh, N.C., has discovered more than 650 new barrier islands, spread out across the globe. The team used a collection of satellite images, navigational charts, and topographical maps, all of which are available to the general public, as part of their research. They counted 2149 barrier ...NHL All-Star Game travel advice: what to do in Raleigh, NC
Jan 26th, 2011 at 12:00PM:
It's shaping up to be a busy, busy weekend for sports. The NFL's Pro Bowl is set to take place Sunday night, and a few hours prior, the NHL's All-Star Game will kick off in North Carolina's capital city. This weekend will be the first that Raleigh has hosted the All-Star Game, with the Carolina Hurricanes being the host team and their RBC Center being the host facility. Those living here (like ...Airport efficiency: the world's winners
Jul 23rd, 2010 at 2:00PM: Do you get frustrated when you walk into an airport? Even before you get there? On good days, it's a painful experience, with long lines, the security gauntlet and procedures (which may or may not be appropriate) that are guaranteed to annoy. It should come as no surprise that some are better than others. While the hope for a headache-free flight may not change your vacation plans, knowing that ...Odds are, you'll be on a smaller plane
Dec 5th, 2009 at 10:30AM: Airlines are using the little planes for longer runs, these days. According to the Las Vegas Sun, the average regional airline flight hit 461 miles in 2008, up profoundly from 274 miles in 2009. That's an increase of 41 percent! This is an industry-wide trend, so shopping around isn't likely to help you get a larger jet. The major carriers are relying on regional affiliates, so you'll probably be ...American finds $2.9 billion: more routes added
Sep 17th, 2009 at 9:00AM: It's hard to see how the machinations of Wall Street affect the end consumer, sometimes. In the case of American Airlines and its recent pickup of $2.9 billion, you can draw a straight line from the money to the exit row.
The hefty infusion, a risky move because revenues are down and this is not a trivial amount of debt, has already prompted announcements of schedule changes ... for the better. ...Photo of the Day (6/9/07)
Jun 9th, 2007 at 2:57PM: Finding this photo in the Gadling Flickr pool took me on a trip down memory lane when I once went to a rodeo. It was the one and only rodeo I have been to and I don't think I'll be making it to many more. As a child it tore my heart to pieces to see the animals treated in such a manner and so I rooted every time the bucking broncos and bulls got extra excited and out of control. Anyhow, I noticed ...
