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23rd September 2009
For many of us (in fact half the adult population) having a bet on the Grand National is about the extent of betting on horseracing but what about if you fancy taking a jump into this jargon fuelled minefield? There is no question that being a beginner in... Read >
Author: wbdoyle03rd September 2009
Last month I must have qualified for the "Frequent Flyer of the Month" Award. I flew over twenty segments (separate flights) on business. When I mention this to friends and associates, their response is always, "It must be exhausting to work like that." ... Read >
Author: Lydia Ramsey03rd September 2009
Freelander is a model manufactured by Land Rover. It is a small 4x4 car that is suited to both tarmac and off road use. It is not however a go anywhere 4x4 as it does not have a low ratio gearbox like some of it’s bigger brothers such as the Defender an... Read >
Author: ched271@gmail.com16th July 2009
On the plane
Babies under two years still travel free on the lap, though there are rumors that this perk may soon be coming to an end. Most airlines charge a hefty service fee ($100 on United) for overseas flights for the same privilege, of traveling w... Read >
Author: Paul14th May 2009
The Ford Fiesta has become the flagship model of Ford and is quite polular among hte car lovers, Fiesa is a compact luxury sedan and is manufactured indigenously in India. Designed by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, it is also available in Mexico, China... Read >
Author: myindiaguide08th May 2009
An Emirates plane that recently tried taking off from Melbounre, Australia had its tail massively damaged when someone entered its incorrect weight into a take-off computer.
Human error was the primary cause of the problem according to the Australian T... Read >
Author: daftpunk14th April 2009
“Mystery Jets” are a four-piece indie rock band from Twickenham, London. They were formed before 2005 and currently they comprise of Blaine Harrison (Vocals, Keyboards and Percussion), William Rees (Guitar, Percussion, Keyboards and Vocals), Kai Fish ... Read >
Author: Darren Tan09th April 2009
The first Mitsubishi Evo arrived in 1992 and the Subaru Impreza quickly followed it one year later. From that moment on, these two cars became arch rivals who would frequently lock horns both on the tough stages of the World Rally Championship, and in th... Read >
Author: Jo Alexander06th April 2009
by: Aslinda Khanaf
It had to happen sooner or later. We already have VIPs, then VVIPs and now, get introduced to another social status that just seeks to make us go green with envy. Known as Commercially Important Person or CIP in short, th... Read >
Author: Aslinda12th January 2009
There are hundreds of fantastic motorcycle routes in Spain. This country, which God must have been created with the biker in mind, offers everything from winding coastal roads to awe inspiring mountain passes. Here are ten of my favourite routes.
SANTA... Read >
Author: Alan Liptrot09th January 2009
I was recently asked about the possibility of a wingtip strike when landing in a typical light plane like a Cherokee or a Cessna 172. Specifically, I was asked about how far tha aileron control could be deflected without hitting the tarmac when one or bot... Read >
Author: Douglas Walker Daniel05th January 2009
Running marathons can be a great way to push yourself beyond your usual limits. They help make getting into fantastically great shape more doable than it ever has been in the past. The intensive preparation essential for running a marathon can often be di... Read >
Author: Darlene Gremlek26th November 2008
Nordic walking poles can be purchased with a pair of rubber paws.
The detachable shock absorbing rubber paws fit over the metal tips, for use on tough surfaces like tarmac and pavements. The paws effectively absorbs the poles bang when walking on hard s... Read >
Author: C.G.09th September 2008
Almost everyone loves to listen to tunes in their car. Whether it’s the oldies or the latest hits, music can convert a hard lonely stretch of tarmac into sheer bliss. That’s the reason why so many people upgrade the audio systems in their car or go fo... Read >
Author: Melina Menny18th August 2008
Before the internet was imagined and even before specialist car sales papers came into print, buying your first car usually involved your dad or a mate taking you across town to test drive a second-hand rust bucket which you inevitably bought in good fait... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell27th June 2008
“Speeding car kills child on the curb”, “Police and speeding car race on the freeway”, “Speeding car falls off the bridge”, these are the scary titles we read in our newspapers daily. Are people in such a hurry that they forget about traffic r... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu30th April 2008
Just as baggage problems were easing at Heathrow's shambolic Terminal 5, heavy snowfall meant that travellers were forced to face more misery. The poor weather, which is said to be our heaviest snow in two decades, caused a number of flights to be cancell... Read >
Author: Cindy Norgte15th April 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Mary Ann Boulette
You have really made me angry tonight. It is my opinion that your "opinions" of Senator Clinton's Bosnia trip, have gotten old and I am sure many viewers agree with me. Do you realize how very "silly" your "news" ... Read >
Author: Mary Ann Boulette02nd February 2008
When it comes to building stuff, the Americans don’t do things by halves. Whether it’s adding to a cityscape with a moon-prodding skyscraper, jetting off to said moon, building the SR-71 ‘Blackbird’ - the fastest plane ever (2,193.167 MPH!), or c... Read >
Author: Ieuan Knox05th July 2007
It is hard to believe the amount of rain that has fallen over the UK in the past month. In fact the majority of the UK has had well above the average amount of rain fall with some areas having their wettest June on record. This rain has caused serious h... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton03rd May 2007
Having an accident on a motorbike is a lot more traumatic than having on in your car. The injuries can also be a lot more severe. With a car you have the obvious protection of your seat belt, air bag and the frame of the car.
I had a motor cycle acci... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton27th April 2007
OK, Hands up those who have experienced the following.
You are sitting there on the plane which has taxied out onto the tarmac ready to go; you are relaxed, enjoying the fact that once in your life you have planned everything to perfection.
Who ne... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan20th April 2007
Elliptical trainers have been around for over a decade now, however it is only really in the last four or five years that they’ve become so popular. Previously in the large gyms there would be more treadmills than any other piece of cardio vascular equi... Read >
Author: Mark20th March 2007
Promotions and incentives companies are constantly being asked to organise events and travel in all corners of the globe. With this comes a whole range of potential problems: delayed planes, potential security risks, late passengers, not to mention the h... Read >
Author: V-One Aviation // Aviation Experts02nd October 2006
The Wall Street Journal reported today that the President of Vanderbilt University receives compensation of $1.4 million. The school also spends in excess of $700,000 on frequent parties, and a personal chef. There's also the issue of $6 million of improv... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer23rd February 2006
Does your idea of a fun and memorable vacation consist of racing around the tarmac in a professional race car, observing the wild in captivity and maybe visiting a winery or two? If so, you should think about planning a family vacation to Indianapolis, In... Read >
Author: Hak Ty
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