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Portland Man Reveals all at Airport
April 19, 2012
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John Brennan – the Northeast Portland man who disrobed at Portland International Airport – was so fed up with what he sees as a steady erosion of civil liberties that it was time he made a statement. Boy, did he. Slowly and calmly, the 49-year-old high-tech consultant took off all his clothes. Yes, even his […]
Ashton and Alec,am I missing something?
December 8, 2011
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Ashton and Alec one is a tremendous talent, the other takes pictures, both need major time outs. I would have love to have sat next or across from Alec Baldwin on the flight. Trust me, he would have needed an assistant to Tweet. I am constantly running from terminals due to late arrivals and I am sure I would […]
STRAIGHT OUT OF STOCKTON (airport)
November 12, 2011
Weeks of indecision costs me. Was I driving or flying to Las Vegas? A drive would take 10 hours and even in my fuel efficient car, gas would cost about $82 each way. After a few days of an exhausting internet search, the best fare I found was out of Oakland, however parking and fuel cost from Sacramento virtually erased any […]
Japan ‘offers 10,000 free trips to foreigners’
October 17, 2011
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Japan will offer 10,000 foreigners free airfares to visit the country next year, in an attempt to boost the tourism industry which has been hit by the ongoing nuclear disaster, a report said on Monday. The Japan Tourism Agency plans to ask would-be travellers to submit online applications for the free flights, detailing which areas […]
Moo-vin a little closer Airlines will offer less room this fall
September 16, 2011
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Cattle are treated better than airline passengers. Today every pour of the aircraft is filled, gone are the days of the airlines boasting about large planes and extra room. If you want extra travel space, try Greyhound or Amtrak. Gone are the 747, Dc 10 and other jumbo jets on domestic routes. The aircraft of choice is Boeings 737 these […]
20 things to know before moving to Sweden
August 14, 2011
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As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you’re invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Shoes off, please! Photo: Ginny (CC […]
Sorry, but this will P***you off!
August 12, 2011
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Robert “Sandy” Vietze 18, of Warren, Vt. reportedly had 8 drinks before bording JetBlue flight from Portland Oregon to New York City last night. Unable, to find an open restroom, Mr Vietze urinated on a sleeping 11 year old girl. According to the New York Post, the girl was traveling with her sister and her […]
February 11, 2013
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