Posted by Nick on February 15, 2008
Last week there was a news story about a debate regarding driving going on in Ireland.
Apparently there is some debate about making the switch to right-hand driving in Ireland. This is being considered as the tourist numbers in Ireland are swelling and it seems that the vast majority of tourists have trouble driving in Ireland.
Besides Ireland, there are only a few countries that drive on the left. Most of these are British Colonies. The most notable places other than Ireland where driving is on the left is Australia and Japan.
Posted by Nick on February 14, 2008
The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) Fair is an annual showcase of quality antiques held for seven days in Chelsea’s Duke of York’s Headquarters. Furniture, paintings and more are all on show and on sale to the public.
The series of informal talks and events given by members is a highlight of the event. It would not be complete without its glittering Charity Gala, culminating in an auction with proceeds going to ChildLine. Since it was launched in 1986, ChildLine has counselled more than 1.5 million children, and found help for abused children.
The pavilion comes complete with an a la carte restaurant and champagne bar, as well as on-site shippers to assist with the packing and delivery of any precious purchases.
When: March 5–11, 2008
Where: Duke of York’s Headquarters, The Duke of York Square, Chelsea, London SW3
Cost: Single ticket £10; double £15 (includes BADA Annual Handbook and re-entry pass); Gala tickets £45
Opening Hours: Wed 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thu 11 a.m.–5.30 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat–Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Mon 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Tue 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
For more info, click here.
Posted by Nick on February 13, 2008
My favorite airline carrier JetBlue will soon be calling LAX one of their homes.
Flights on JetBlue out of LAX will start this spring on May 21, 2008. There will be three daily round-trip flights between LAX and New York and one between LAX and Boston.
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British Airways will fly five times a week to Hyderabad, India (HYD) starting October 27, 2008.
This is their sixth Indian destination, which means a choice of 48 flights a week to India.
Currently, they are the only carrier flying direct to Hyderabad from London.
Posted by Nick on February 12, 2008
British Airways has unveiled an upgraded carbon offset program with funding to support deforestation prevention.
The new offset program makes use of UN-certified emissions reductions to help finance new initiatives in developing countries such as clean energy projects in China and Brazil. It allows customers to buy their offset in one transaction. When you book your flight at ba.com, you can choose to pay directly into the fund and reduce your carbon footprint.
In addition to the offset program, British Airways will invest in a range of deforestation prevention projects in Brazil. We are striving to effectively combat one of the largest sources of greenhouse gasses.
