Computers IRL #9
From The Independent: United Airlines warns of a planned system outage. United is upgrading (upgraded?) their reservation system, which included (I believe) moving data centers, requiring an outage during which…
Visiting the Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster, the seat of British Government since the creation of the Model Parliament in 1295, is easily recognizable, if for no other reason than the Elizabeth Tower…
Cold Weather Fountaining
Sunday my wife and I visited the Bryant Park Holiday Market on its last day for this year - food, jewelry, clothes, knick-knacks, the usual - but the operating fountain…
New York City Love Letter
Sunday, my wife and I introduced a Connecticut friend to the main branch of the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue. Of course, one must see the Rose Main…
Sint Paulus, Antwerpen
Saint Paul's Church in Antwerp dates from the seventeenth century, built after Calvinists destroyed a former Dominican order church. St. Paul's has been owned by the city of Antwerp since…
Cool Photos #12
The Seamans Center is an ever-extending building for the University of Iowa's School of Engineering. I first saw this extension as I exited Old Capitol Town Center on the back…
Sint-Annatunnel
Sint-Annatunnel (St. Anna's Tunnel) is a 572m/1877 ft tunnel for pedestrians and cyclists crossing the Schelde River, providing an easier trip than detouring to nearby bridges or riding the Antwerp…
Traveling Exceptional II
I previously blogged about getting home in a ridiculous 40 minutes after returning from an international trip. I decided to officially time myself Sunday as I arrived from Amsterdam after…
The Future of Junk Mail
My grandfather strongly believed that bulk, unsolicited mail as an inexpensive way to reach potential customers, no doubt a belief strengthened by his career in advertising. The sheer wastefulness of…
Great Swiss Railway Tour: Final Ramblings
Some post-trip final thoughts, complaints, regrets, or whatever else I come up with. If you've got the time and inclination, plan your own trip. I considered using Swiss Voyages for…