The travel industry in the United States suffered a US$2.2 billion loss of revenue because of the shutdown of the US Federal Government, the US Travel Association estimates, putting tens of thousands of jobs at risk.
Sports: Raider Fans Rally in Support of Coliseum City
Raider fans cheers and Oakland City Council votes to extend planning period for Coliseum City, which would include up to three sports stadiums.
Aviation: United Airlines Equips 100 Aircraft with Wi-Fi Connectivity
United Airlines is installing Wi-Fi connectivity on 30 airplanes a month. 200 Internet enabled aircraft will have been equipt by year's end.
Lucky 13 Sports Bars to Root for the Oakland A’s If You Can’t Watch the Game in Person
Sports bars throughout Northern California are putting out the welcome mat for Oakland A's fans. We've even turned up a few spots as far afield as Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, DC
Aviation: United Airlines Friendly Skies Go Flyer Friendly!
United Airlines updates its "Fly the Friendly SKies" branding campaign with 'flyer friendly". How will it go down with consumers?
Singapore: Where to Eat the World’s Best Zha Jiang Noodles
Food and Beverage My 30 year search for the perfect Zha Jiang Mian, or Noodles with Minced Pork in Bean Sauce, began when I left New York City for California in 1985. It continued - in vain - through China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. I discovered the dish by accident one night when I …
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United States: Yosemite Valley Remains Open Despite Fires Along Park Rim
Yosemite National Park remains open, and most lodging and campsites have been unaffected by the forest fires.
United States: Jack Daniel’s Plans Massive Distillery Expansion
The booming whiskey market has prompted Jack Daniel's to launch a more than US$100 million expansion of its distillery in rural Tennessee. Global sales of the brand grew 9% last year.
New Zealand: Same Sex Couple Weds Aboard Aircraft at 30,000 Feet
A same sex couple in Auckland, New Zealand, was married aboard an Air New Zealand airliner. They were winners of a contest celebrating the country's legalization of gay marriage.
Sports: Top Bars to Root for the Oakland Raiders in Texas
Top 10 sports bars in Texas for fans of the Oakland Raiders.