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78,000+ Apply For One-Way Ticket To Mars,... For Real

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 16:34

Mars One has received roughly 78,000 applications for a one way ticket to Mars from 120 countries so far. The Company/Group, based in the Netherlands, is hoping to find suitable astronauts who are willing to make a new life for themselves, and make a Manned-Relocation-Colonization mission to the planet Mars.

To apply, you only need to send in a video application of yourself, explaining why it should be you, and your sense of humor. No college degree, no experience, space travel, science, astronomy, in fact, there are no requirements for any of these pesky and annoying things.

More Bad News For Carnival Cruises; Ship Fails Health Sanitation Inspection; Offers Steep Discounts

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 17:27

Miami, Fla. -

The Centers for Disease Control has given the Carnival ship 'Fascination' an 84 for sanitation in a recent surprise inspection. Anything less than 86 is considered a failure according to the CDC and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Carnival Cruises is based in Miami and has had several recent high profile mishaps on different ships that generated large publicity which has resulted in massive cancellations and low bookings for new cruises.

Airlines Are Cancelling Flights Ahead Of Winter Storm Approaching The Northeast

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Thu, 02/07/2013 - 19:10

As a strong winter storm approaches the northeast, airlines have already cancelled 370 flights by Friday afternoon in anticipation of the storm, which is expected to bring blizzard conditions to some, and heavy winter snow up to 2 feet beginning Friday night.

Most airlines have begun instituting weather waivers, allowing travelers to change their dates of travel to avoid becoming stranded by the weather and cancelled flights. There are no fees associated with weather waivers to change a ticket.

So Far, United has cancelled the most, followed by Delta, America and others.

Massive Holiday Storm Causes Blizzards, Tornadoes, Flight Cancellations And Closed Highways

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Wed, 12/26/2012 - 16:35

The massive weather event moving its way across the U.S. has killed at least two, as blizzard conditions hit nine states, and a tornado outbreak races across the southeast states. Tens of thousands of travelers are stranded in airports from Houston to New York and several roads and highways have been closed because officials can't clear the snow as fast as it is coming down.

The Germiest Places On Airplanes And In Airports

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 11:34

Hey Germ-a-phobes, you'll want to pay attention. Here's a list of the dirtiest places on airplanes and in airports. Charles Gerba, the University of Arizona microbiology professor who is also known as "Dr. Germ" has complied the list toting his swab kits onto numerous flights across the U.S.

On an airplane, the most unhealthy place are those tray tables you use to eat off, put your laptop on and set your books on. Coming in just behind it are the handles to the lavatory and the latch to the overhead bins.

National Park Service Says 69 Parks Closed or Restricted Due To Damage From Superstorm Sandy

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 11:39

Washington, D.C. -

The National Park Service, a unit of the Department of the Interior, has said that 69 parks are either closed or have limited access and restricted hours due to damage caused from Hurricane Sandy.

The hardest hit areas include New Jersey, New York and West Virginia and the Park Service said they have deployed recovery teams to the parks to clean and make repairs.

Statue Of Liberty Will Reopen This Sunday After A Year of Rennovations

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 14:57

The National Park Service will reopen the Statute of Liberty this cming Sunday after undergoing a year of rennovations and improvements.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France and was dedicated in New York City in 1886.
This Sunday will be the monument's 126th birthday.

Of the many improvements, visitors in wheelchairs will, for the first time, be able to go inside the copper mmonument and ascend to one of the observation decks.

New stairs were put in place to allow visitors to climb, and an emergency elevator was installed.

McDonalds To Open Vegitarian Locations

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 16:51

To the dismay of meat-a-tarians worldwide, McDonalds will be opening up new vegitarian fast food restaurants soon. The McAloo Tikki burger already accounts for a quarter of all sales for McDonalds in the land where cows are sacred and meat offerings are significantly reduced, mostly to tourist.

McDonalds already operates 278 location in India, all offering only limited meat options, but the new veggie location being opened in Katra, a town near the Hindu pilgrimage site of Vaishno Devi will be completely vegitarian.

Washington Monument To be Closed Until 2014 Due To Earthquake Damage

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 16:36

Washington, D.C. -

The National Park Service has said the Washington Monument will be closed until mid 2014 to repair damage it suffered during the 2011 earthquake that measured 5.8.

The bidding process began on June 29 and is expected to take between 12-18 months.

According to the NPS the worst damage is between 475ft to 530ft up the structure.

The Washington Monument - built to commemorate the first US president, George Washington - usually has about 700,000 visitors a year.

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Airlines Are Googling You To Find Out What You Look Like Before You Get To The Airport

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Sat, 07/07/2012 - 10:29

Have you ever Googled your name? Most of us have, curiosity and a little bit of fear create the interest. But you're not the only one Googling you, in addition to nosy people, prosecutors and employers, airlines will soon start Googling your picture once you buy a ticket. Seem a little creepy?