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Here is a follow up to my post from December 7, 2007 “JetBlue Airways will begin offering on Dec. 11 limited in-flight broadband Wi-Fi service“, Continental Airlines announced yesterday that it will offer live television and e-mail service on domestic U.S. flights, starting in 2009.
According to Reuters…
With the economy slowing, U.S. carriers have stepped up [...]

 
 
 
If you are wondering what to do and where to go on your next business trip in any major US city, check out AOL’s CityGuide.
According to AOL’s CityGuide…
What is AOL CityGuide?
AOL’s CityGuide is a leading network of local entertainment information on the Web, covering more than 300 cities nationwide.
As the ultimate resource for people [...]

Here is another product that was featured at the recent 2008 Consumer Electronics Show that I thought executives could really benefit from… an in-dash PC for your vehicle via Azentek.
According to CNET…
All of the core features we want in car technology–GPS navigation, Bluetooth cell phone integration, and audio and media playback–can be handled [...]

Here are some etiquette tips on dealing with the restaurant check from Emily Post…
“Everyone has at some time or other been subjected to the awkward moment when the waiter presents the check to the host. For a host to count up the items is suggestive of parsimony, while not to look at them is disconcertingly [...]

 
 
Here is a pretty cool concept… designer Hideaki Matsui is developing an “information ring” to record who you have met.
As reported by Yanko Design, “This product is designed to exchange basic information with new people in the first meeting by shaking hands. Handshake operates when people first meet and shake hands, and the rings on [...]

 
 
 
If you are in need of expediting your passport or visa application, check out The National Association of Passport & Visa Services.
According to the The National Association of Passport & Visa Services (NAPVS) website…
NAPVS represents an industry dedicated to assisting American citizens travel abroad. Our member passport and visa services (PVS) companies aid travelers who [...]

 
 
If you frequently encounter questionable drinking water when traveling, a new portable water purifier concept by BottomsUp may provide the answer if / when it comes to market.
As reported by Yanko Design, “You fill any PET type bottle with water, screw on the top and like Brita (or Pur), what comes out is a whole [...]

This company / service is pretty cool. Rearden offers a Virtual Personal Assistant service that acts as a concierge for all your travel, dining, event tickets, conference calls, and shipping needs.
You can check out the demo videos here.
According to Rearden website…
Let’s face it: going online to find, buy, and manage the services you need [...]

 
 
Here are some etiquette tips on men’s clothing from Emily Post…
“The well-dressed man is always a paradox. He must look as though he gave his clothes no thought and as though literally they grew on him like a dog’s fur, and yet he must be perfectly groomed. He must be close-shaved and have his hair [...]

Following the heals of the 2008 Consumer Electronic Show, Steve Jobs from Apple revealed some cool products at Macworld 2008, including the laptop called MacBook Air ($1799) that is super thin (0.76 inches) and light (3 pounds). Check out Apple’s guided tour here.
Some key features include:

Intel Core 2 Duo chip running at 1.6GHz, with [...]

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