Southwest Airlines is at it again. They are the largest airline in the U.S. in terms of passengers carried, yet they still require new hire pilots to pay for their own 737 type rating. What kind of shady deal is this? Not that long ago you couldn't even get an interview without the type rating. Now … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines is hiring pilots, but it will cost you.
The reality of reality TV
I'm not a fan of reality TV. But I do occasionally admit to watching it now and then. This weekend while watching football I got into an argument with my wife over reality TV. There's nothing like playoff football, but those injury time outs and change of possession breaks can take some time. So … [Read more...] about The reality of reality TV
Everything Nonfiction gets its own Facebook page
You think I would have thought of this a while ago. I'm happy to say that this blog gets a fair amount of traffic. Much of this traffic comes from individuals who don't know me. So it makes more sense to have a dedicated Facebook page for these people rather than sending people to my personal … [Read more...] about Everything Nonfiction gets its own Facebook page
Best of Everything Nonfiction for 2010
I haven't seen as many films or read as many books as in past years, but here is my best of for 2010. These are books and films that I saw this past year and may or may not have been released in 2010. Nonfiction books Googled Murder in Baker Company The Glass … [Read more...] about Best of Everything Nonfiction for 2010
Google Places Support
Since I can't talk to a support person, and I need to show you exactly what I'm seeing, I hope this post will help. The problem from day one has been the inability to get rid of this bad listing. When I click on the link provided in the help forum, this is what I see: There are two choices - … [Read more...] about Google Places Support
Unbroken: best nonfiction I’ve read this year
Review of Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Rating ***** There has been a dearth of good nonfiction lately. So much so that this is probably the first book I've read in four or five months, which is a long time for me. But I've been waiting for Laura Hillenbrand's new book ever since I first heard … [Read more...] about Unbroken: best nonfiction I’ve read this year