by Ned S. Levi | Oct 10, 2011
According to the Vision Council of America, about 75% of US adults use some sort of vision correction. About 64% wear glasses, and about 11% wear contact lenses exclusively, or part time with glasses the remainder of the time. It seems safe to assume that the same...
by Ned S. Levi | Oct 3, 2011
Last week a US Airways plane made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport after the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit. Flight 2588 landed safely, but didn’t taxi to the gate. The 52 passengers and 4 crew members evacuated the plane onto the...
by Ned S. Levi | Sep 26, 2011
After traveling across the US, flying across the “Pond,” or driving hundreds of miles, and touring or conducting business all day, once I’m in my hotel room, a clean comfortable bed is a great start, but in the 21st century, I need more from my hotel and my...
by Ned S. Levi | Sep 19, 2011
According to the Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings, of the US Department of Transportation, more than two million bags were lost, damaged, delayed, stolen or pilfered from US airlines last year. Many of those bags were permanently lost to passengers,...
by Ned S. Levi | Sep 12, 2011
Whether for business or leisure, most travelers eat most of their meals in restaurants, especially in the evening. Often dining in a fine restaurant, while traveling, is more than satisfying hunger. It can be an evening’s entertainment. It’s a chance for...
by Ned S. Levi | Sep 5, 2011
The National Security Preparedness Group, co-chaired by Thomas Kean, Chairman, and Lee Hamilton, Vice Chairman of the 9/11 Commission, has issued their Tenth Anniversary Report Card: The Status of the 9/11 Commission Recommendations. The report acknowledges some...