The Transparency International annual Corruption Perceptions Index has been released. This year, the least corrupt countries in the world are Denmark, New Zealand, and Singapore. They all finished with a score of 9.3, which tie them for being the least corrupt nations. The unfortunate country that finished last out of the list of 178 was [...]
Strong winds and storms have caused many flights to be canceled at Chicago O’Hare Airport this morning. Delays are expected to continue all day today and perhaps even into tomorrow. The Chicago weather outlook for the next 48 hours is a bleak one. The midwest states are experiencing some of the strongest storms in recorded [...]
A NJ Transit train derailed earlier today, and it has caused delays for New Jersey and New York Commuters all day long. There have been numerous canceled trains, delays, and route changes. Luckily for the 300 passengers on board of the train that derailed, there were no serious injuries. NY Metropolitan Transit is advising passengers [...]
The 27th Annual Lexington BBQ Festival takes place today from 8:30 AM until 6:00 PM in Uptown Lexington, North Carolina. The Barbecue Festival takes place every year for 1 day out of the year. Each year close to 150,000 visitors attend the large event. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 9:00 AM and bbq tents [...]
The 2010 Wings Over Houston Airshow is going on this weekend on October 23rd and 24th at the Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas. There will be plenty to do and see at this year’s event. There will be modern aviation displays spread throughout the show, including displays of a “Hurricane Hunter” aircraft and other modern [...]
The website for Southwest Airlines was experiencing problems for much of this morning and afternoon. Customers looking to check in via the website were met with the inability to do so. Although there are no official announcements that have been made, it appears as though Southwest Air was either working on upgrading their website or [...]
The 9th Annual Taste of Atlanta kicks off this weekend at Tech Square in Midtown Atlanta. It will take place at Spring Street and 5th Street. If you are a lover of food, it’s an event that you should not miss. Taste of Atlanta 2010 will feature food from over 70 of Atlanta’s restaurants. There [...]
The 2010 Arizona State Fair is underway today in Phoenix, AZ. The state fair began back in 1884, and has been running ever since, with the exception of several years when there were issues with cotton crops. Each year, the Arizona State Fair includes approximately 300 Commercial Sales Booths, and 75 different rides. It is [...]
The Gotthard Base Tunnel, has been in the making for over 14 years. It is a 35.4 mile long tunnel through the Swiss Alps. Today was a joyous day for all those taking part in the project. Drilling for the soon to be railroad tunnel has finally been completed. The Gotthard Base Tunnel was being [...]
The 2010 Wings Over Atlanta Air Show will be taking place this weekend on Saturday October 16 and Sunday October 17th at the Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Atlanta, Georgia. The air show is one of the biggest and best in the United States, as it will feature close to 50 different formations, and the [...]
