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‘We’ve got to speak up’: A federal judge will hear Hawaii’s lawsuit against Trump’s new travel ban
A federal judge in Hawaii will hear arguments regarding President Donald Trump’s revised executive order restricting travel from six majority-Muslim countries. Doug Chin, Hawaii Attorney General, spoke about the travel ban and drew a parallel to the Japanese-American situation 75 years ago. Following is a transcript of the video. 75 years ago you had — …
Cruise ships are adding spin classes and DJ sets to attract millennials (RCL)
Cruise companies are hoping that it’s no longer just the “newlyweds and nearly dead” who want to vacation on the high seas. Rich millennials — an age group that has been shown to favor spending money on experiences over luxury goods — are becoming a target for the $39.6 billion global cruising industry. To attract …
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Qatar Airways’ swanky new seats will revolutionize business travel
On Tuesday, Qatar Airways unveiled its new QSuite Business Class at the ITB Berlin travel industry trade show. “Today I am proud to unveil the future of premium travel with our new QSuite Business Class,” Qatar Airways Group CEO His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker said in a statement. “Our unique and patented design is …
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10 trendy Austin restaurants you need to try right now
If you’re heading to Austin for the annual SXSW festival this week, you’ll want to make sure you’re hitting up all of the best spots in town. Every week, the Foursquare team puts together a “Trending This Week” list, ranking food and drink destinations by which are generating the most buzz on its two apps. …
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Here are 15 of the most notable members of Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s ‘Winter White House’ that costs $200,000 to join
Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s Florida resort and club, has quickly become known as the “Winter White House.” Trump himself has also referred to it as his “Southern White House,” as he has already spent several consecutive weekends there during his time in office. Mar-a-Lago became the subject of an ethical debate after the president was …
Here’s why the Statue of Liberty suddenly went dark for over an hour
On Tuesday night, the Statue of Liberty’s lights went out for over an hour, likely due to a new emergency generator being installed. However, some people suspected Lady Liberty went dark in conjunction with International Women’s Day. Join the conversation about this story » read more >>> Source : BusinessInsider.Com
How to perfectly fold a suit jacket so it doesn’t wrinkle
You’re a light traveler, so there’s no reason for a garment bag to slow you down on your travels. It turns out that there is a way to fold your suit jacket and stuff it in a suitcase without it getting wrinkled. All it takes is a little know-how. Here’s how to do it: SEE …
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I checked out 2 shows at the biggest art event in New York — here were the highlights
Armory Week is the art-world equivalent of Fashion Week, Sundance, or South By Southwest. The event, which just wrapped up in New York City, takes its name from the Armory Show art fair, though there are several other independently run art fairs happening at the same time. These fairs function like trade shows for art …
Watch Ben Carson refer to slaves as ‘immigrants’
Newly minted Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson appeared to refer to slaves as “immigrants” in an address to department employees. Following is a transcript: BEN CARSON: That’s what America is about. A land of dreams and opportunity. There were other immigrants who came here in the bottom of slave ships, worked even …
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What happens when someone dies on an airplane
More than 3 billion people get on and off flights every year. But what happens when someone dies on a plane? How the crew reacts to the situation and the procedures they follow vary based on the events leading up to the death. Policies can also vary by company. Join the conversation about this story …
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New satellite images show inside China’s ghost cities
China still has a startling number of vacant real-estate developments, judging from new satellite analysis by DigitalGlobe and Business Insider. Chinese ghost cities have made headlines for nearly a decade, with huge new real-estate developments sitting mostly empty for years. Some see them as a sign China is heading for a real-estate crash. Others see …
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These eerie photos of deserted golf courses reveal a new normal in America
Once a community staple in suburbs across America, the golf course is now a slowly dying breed. Over 800 golf courses have shuttered across the US in the past decade, and data from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association has shown that millenials between the ages of 18 to 30 have a lack of interest …
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17 stunning photos that show how Dubai has become the ‘Manhattan of the Middle East’
Just 16 years ago, Dubai was a sparse desert outpost. Today, it’s home to the 2,716-foot Burj Khalifa — the tallest building in the world — as well as the 1,358-foot Princess Tower and more than 150 other towering skyscrapers. Multimillion-dollar apartments and a bustling tourist scene have put Dubai on the radar of the …
Banksy’s latest political art project is a real hotel overlooking the barrier in the West Bank
Banksy is back with his latest interactive art installation, and it’s sure to ruffle a few feathers. The anonymous artist has teamed up with local operators to create a working nine-room hotel overlooking the border wall that separates the city of Bethlehem. It’s called the Walled Off Hotel, and it’s full to the brim with …
14 photos of the most beautiful and remote places on earth
Sometimes it’s worth going far off the beaten path. Photo-sharing app EyeEm recently hosted a contest asking their members to submit shots from their most interesting travel experiences. The results are stunning views from less obvious — but still very tourist-worthy — stops in Iceland, Myanmar, Canada, and more. Ahead, see 14 amazing destinations that …
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Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch — boasting a train station and movie theater — is on sale for $67 million
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch is back on the market for the price of $67 million. Renamed Sycamore Valley Ranch, the 2,700-acre property features a 12,000-foot main residence, a 3,700-foot pool house, a “Disney-style” train station, and a separate building with a movie theater and a dance studio. Prior to his death, Jackson sold the ranch …
The 22 best apps for business travelers
Traveling for business doesn’t need to be a chore. In light of that, we’ve come up with a list of apps that could help make your work trip go more smoothly. From planning the route, to staying organized while you’re away, to keeping in touch with colleagues when you don’t have a computer on hand, …
More than 30 years after the Chernobyl disaster, no people can live in the area — but the animal population is thriving
After the Chernobyl nuclear disaster happened in 1986, 116,000 people in the exclusion area were forced to leave their homes permanently. The empty area has been completely abandoned ever since — with the exception of a somewhat newly developed wildlife population. Due to the lack of human life in the region, scientists are saying it’s …
London mansions are selling at a discount after Brexit — and the wealthiest buyers in the world are rushing to cash in
Anthony Lassman is well-acquainted with the desires of the ultra rich. Lassman and his wife, Elaine, launched Nota Bene Global — meaning “note well” or “take note” in Italian — in 2005 to offer tailor-made, travel-planning services to the ultra high net worth crowd. The Lassmans drew knowledge from their careers as publishers of premier …
Boeing has a new fleet of robots that are transforming the way it builds planes
Robots are changing the way of building airplanes. Automated robots called FAUB are now responsible for tasks that were once only accomplished by human hands. Video courtesy of Boeing. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook Join the conversation about this story » read more >>> Source : BusinessInsider.Com
This high-tech bracelet will let you touch your long-distance partner from afar
Anyone who’s been in a long-distance relationship knows that not being able to touch your partner for weeks or months at a time is one of the toughest parts. While technology has caught up in other arenas — video chatting has never been easier and apps that help you find cheap travel are a dime …
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How one woman saved $17,000 in 10 months while living in one of the most expensive countries in the world
In early 2016, travel blogger Nina Ragusa set a lofty goal for herself: Sock away $15,000 (or more) in savings. And she did it — boosting her savings account by over $17,000 in just 10 months. Ragusa, who chronicles her adventures on her blog, Where in the World is Nina?, has been traveling the world …
Here’s what comes with a $41K ticket for ‘The Residence’ — the most expensive luxury plane suite money can buy
We took a look inside The Residence, Etihad’s most expensive ticket option. The Residence is a full-on home in the sky, complete with a living room, double bed, and even a shower. A round-trip ticket from NYC to Abu Dhabi costs $31,000 for one, and $41,000 for two. The Residence also comes with access to …
The 25 best cocktail bars in America, according to Foursquare
If your ideal night out involves a craft cocktail in a beautiful bar, look no further. Passionate mixologists around the country are creating some of the most innovative cocktails imaginable, and this list brings together the top 25 according to customer reviews. The winners were selected based on data taken from Foursquare City Guide, which …
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Tour the exclusive, $25,000-a-year club where athletes and billionaires vacation in Hawaii
An average of eight million people visit the Hawaiian islands each year. But it’s not likely that many of those tourists will have an experience that parallels what members can have at Kohanaiki, an exclusive club near Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. With an annual membership fee of $25,000 (in addition to a …