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For most of us who have flown since 9/11/01, there have been many changes in air travel. Taking our shoes off, longer lines, and the dreaded 3-1-1 “liquids/gels/aerosols in bags” requirement makes it that much more difficult to fly.
The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) has a SimpliFLY program to help you get through the airport more swiftly and easily on your next trip.
I recently did the “carry on” bit, carrying only what I needed for a short overnight trip, and I found I was able to put toiletries, makeup, and other 3-1-1 stuff all in one bag. I was convinced I wouldn’t be able to fit everything in one suitcase, but I was wrong. I flew on regional jets and found that I could “gate check” the bag and get it when I exited the airplane. I’d recommend this if you have a short trip. It’s extraordinary what you can get into a carry-on.
Tags: 3-1-1, 9/11/01, baby boomers, travel, TSA
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Filed under: Estates
For the next couple of weeks we will be checking out some homes in the most pricey zip codes in the United States, up today, 10012. This zip code is in the SoHo area of New York City, New York. This zip code has a median price of $2,460,000 and a massive appreciation rate of 508% since 1990!
We’ve spent a lot of time in this code for estate of the day features in the past because it is a celebrity magnet and home to some of New York’s most attractive real estate. Recently we covered one of the most high-priced condos in the area, an apartment at 76 Crosby, a building that is home to Kelly Ripa and Mark Conseulos.
Today’s estate is in the New Museum Building on Broadway. The 4,678-square-foot loft has maple finishes throughout for a cohesive look. The space was designed by architect Alison Spear and uses the hallways as library and children’s play space. There’s a massive kitchen and a maple-lined central media room with a wet bar. The master bedroom has big south-facing windows, a walk-in closet and an all-marble bath with whirlpool, separate shower and heated floors. There are three additional bedrooms and another full bath. The rest of the home includes a powder room and laundry room and the home has central air and an audio system. The historic building has doorman service, a common roof deck and storage. This home is listed at $7.995 million.
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I have a programmable thermostat in my home. It’s just outside my bedroom door. In the morning, when I get up I turn the temperature up (or down depending on the time of the year). I do the opposite when I go to bed or leave the house. It is more difficult to do that easy manual function on my automated thermostat than it is on an old analog style with a twisty knob. Programmable things are overrated. I know I’ve been in Information Technology for 32 years.
I had one of the first cell phones in the country. It was bolted to the floor of the trunk of my vehicle. I used that more 25 years ago than I use the cell phone that fits in my pocket. I generally keep it turned off. Why? Because I found I really don’t want to be on call all the time. It’s a nuisance. The stipulation to stay in constant touch with someone or a group of people shows a certain level of insecurity.
Why do cell phones have so many functions? Because they have the ability to put them on a chip. Not because they’re useful.
GPS, where’s the fun in that. I used to travel 50% of the time for various companies. Half the fun of going to a new city was finding my way around. Sure I got lost, but I found some great people and had some wonderful times. A GPS would never have told me how to cut through parking lots at Marina Del Ray to avoid a yacht accident on the main road off the island. A GPS would never have sent me though the vacant lots in New York to get from the Ritz to La Guardia in half an hour at 5 PM on a Tuesday.
When it comes to speed, I love speed. Speed is relative. Nothing beats takeoffs and landings. I hate watching auto racing, because I want to drive. But, right now Milwaukee is digging out from 14 inches of new snow and nothing is moving terribly fast. I watching the sun come up on the frosted trees in my backyard while I drink coffee and type this. Right now this is a good speed.
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