Couple of Quick Sports Notes

Joba Chamberlain was released from the hospital today, and Joe Girardi had this to say, “”I am optimistic that he is gonna pitch for us this year, I am,” manager Joe Girardi said Sunday.” Wishful thinking.  Initial reports are 4-6 weeks before he can…

Southwest to Hawaii?

Southwest has prided itself on keeping things simple when it comes to airplanes.  Up until the acquisition of AirTran, they only owned 737s.  And there’s no guarantee they keep the AirTran fleet, with over 70 new 737s on the way over the next two…

Dear Bobby Valentine

Forgot to include this in my sports post last night.  I didn’t really think much of Bobby Valentine becoming the Red Sox manager.  It didn’t work out well for him with the Mets, despite some humor here and there.  And, with the Red Sox…

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Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Review

I find myself in Vegas on business a few times a year, and the Cosmopolitan has become my go-to property.  The crowd there tends to be younger and a bit more, well, Cosmopolitan.  It’s affiliated with Marriott, so there are points to be earned. …

A Busy Day In My Sports World

Where to start? Austin Rivers declares for the NBA:  Talk about my dream come true.  I wrote recently about how Austin Rivers was just plain bad for Duke.  Rivers is a nice kid.  He’s got a great Dad.  He should be a great pro…

oneworldMegaDO Raises $50K For Komen

As reported on Milepoint, Randy delivered our check for $50K to the folks at AA on behalf of Komen late last week. That’s Suzanne Rubin on the right, President of AAdvantage.  We’re so lucky to have her on our team.  She trooped through the…

Some Silly Comments About Boeing and Airbus

A few “industry analysts” recently commented that they think Boeing and Airbus are making a mistake by ratcheting up production: “We are in a bubble,” Adam Pilarski, a respected industry analyst with consulting firm Avitas, told his audience of airplane lessors and financiers. He…

My First TSA Pre-Check Experience

I had almost forgotten how easy it used to be to get through security. Before 9/11, we took for granted how easy it was. Sure, you might have the occasional line.  But, no removing your liquids, laptops, belts, shoes, and spleens as you went…