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…
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…
Missing Baggage
Even for short trips with small bags, I prefer checking my bag because 1) I'm lazy and don't want to drag it around the airport until boarding and 2) I…
Unexpected Anonymity
Starting May 7, 2025 (today), a REAL ID driver's license is required to travel within the United States: alternatives do exist but driver's licenses are ubiquitous for intra-national air travel.…
Meandering Thoughts #33
"Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy" by ups2006 is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Writing science fiction allows the author to present a future that doesn't exist today: faster-than-light space travel, sentient robots, moneyless…