On Route 66, its history can be traced back to the late 1920s, when it was first offered and stocked. But it was not until 1938 that the road was completely paved from its eastern beginning in Chicago, Illinois, to its western end in Santa Monica, CA, about 2,450 miles later. Of course, this route […]
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Gangster in America – Jack "Legs" Diamond – Gangster who did not die
Jack "Feet" The diamond was shot and wounded so many times that he was called "The Gangster Who Didn't Die." Born on July 10, 1897 in Clarus, Kilrush, Ireland, Diamond, Diamond spent his first years in Philadelphia. After his mother died of a viral infection at the age of thirteen, Diamond and his younger brother, […]
The stages of deregulation of US airlines
I. The Regulation Although it was originally thought that deregulation of US carriers would increase the number of carriers whose different service concepts, market segments, fleets and route structures would have created new competition, stimulated traffic and reduced fares, it ultimately reached a full cycle with only a virtual monopoly. There were three distinct stages […]
Mobsters – Big Bill Dwyer – King of Runners
As a simple docker, he melted heavily and was known as the "King of Rummy Runners". Big Bill Dwyer made so much money by partnering with famous gangsters at several crazy New York nightclubs. Dwyer also owned two professional hockey teams, including New York Americans, and was the owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers football team. […]
Types and characteristics of restaurants
Broadly speaking, restaurants can be divided into several categories: 1- chain or indy and franchise restaurants. McDonald's, Union Square Cafe, or KFC 2 – Quick Service (QSR), sandwich. Burger, chicken and so on; convenience store, noodles, pizza 3 – Fast random. Panera Bread, Atlanta Bread Company, Au Bon Pain, etc. 4- Family. Bob Evans, Perkins, […]
What food does the cruise ship crew eat?
Food keeps crew members completely out of integration, perhaps more than anything else on big ships. The availability of home food at sea is dramatically different, as home food varies dramatically. Some cruise lines have more Indian or Eastern European or Caribbean dishes, depending on the crew. Fortunately, cruise lines take food very seriously for […]
Passenger safety – How to stay safe while out of your comfort zone and while traveling
The following suggestions have been derived from my travels worldwide for 20 years or more. These observations are provided as a helpful supplement to other online resources that address travel-related personal security issues. I apologize to those who do not find these observations relevant to their particular situation. Let me say that these proposals are […]
Carmine "Lilo" Galante – Cigar
He was as vicious as Mafia boss Vito Genovese, as ambitious as Vito Genovese, and he dealt deeply with the heroin business as Vito Genovese. However, Carmine "Cigar" Galante does not die for natural reasons like Vito Genovese (though in prison). Instead, Galante was murdered as one of the most memorable mob hits of all […]
Drive through the desert
One of the most life-changing experiences in my life – perhaps because it was extremely traumatic – happened to me when I first traveled to the beautiful state of California to take up my new job in 2000. At that time I was working at St. In Louis, MO, and I had just accepted a […]
How do your household chemicals affect the environment?
Millions of people use household chemicals every day to keep things clean, fresh, and pest-free. Unfortunately, we do not understand the damage we are doing to the environment during this process. If we look at the ingredients of these chemicals and how they are harmful to the environment, perhaps it is enough to make us […]