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Monthly Archives: December 2018
What my dad, who died on Christmas Day, taught me by always giving awful presents
Dad poked his head out his bedroom door, saw me passing by and yanked me inside. “Help me wrap!” He needed help with gifts for my younger brother and sister. We sat on the floor, surrounded by ribbons and scraps of … Continue reading
You bought your airline ticket, now pay to pick a seat
Airplane seat assignments have gone the way of free checked luggage and in-flight meals, as major airlines shift from selling all-inclusive tickets to an a-la-carte business model, offering seat selection at an added cost to consumers. While airlines reap the … Continue reading
Deerfield resident turns love of model trains into a holiday tradition
Trains, planes and automobiles are all passions of longtime Deerfield resident Richard Southon. He is currently sharing that love of railroads with the community at the Patty Turner Center. When he was 5 years old, Southon’s love affair with planes … Continue reading
What my dad, who died on Christmas Day, taught me by always giving awful presents
Dad poked his head out his bedroom door, saw me passing by and yanked me inside. “Help me wrap!” He needed help with gifts for my younger brother and sister. We sat on the floor, surrounded by ribbons and scraps of … Continue reading
Review: Singapore Airlines premium economy, A350 from SFO
When flying in premium economy on Singapore Airlines, the solo seats at the rear of the A350-900ULR are the best seats in the house When flying in premium economy on Singapore Airlines, the solo seats at the rear of the … Continue reading
We’ve been warned about drones but can we prevent another Gatwick?
Waiting at the airport in Antigua on Friday evening with her 10-year-old son, Shemar, Shemika Simon must have wondered whether she would ever make it to Britain in time to spend Christmas with her family. Earlier in the week, Gatwick … Continue reading
DX Chogokin VF-1J Valkyrie Toy Review: Easily One Of The Best ‘Macross’ Toys Ever Made
The DX Chogokin VF-1J Valkyrie is a very good toy indeed.Credit: Ollie Barder Even after all this time, Super Dimensional Fortress Macross is easily one the most successful mecha anime franchises ever made. Not least for its ground-breaking approach to transforming aircraft, … Continue reading