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August 1, 1966: Austin, Texas Charles Whitman points a rifle from the observation deck of the University of Texas at Austin's Tower and begins shooting in a homicidal rampage that goes on for 96 minutes. Sixteen people are killed, 31 wounded...
...Airbus configuration of seats (which can be customized by airlines) put 12 first class seats and 307 economy seats on the first deck, and 63 business class seats and 137 economy on the upper deck - all distinguished by different pastel colored upholstery. In any other circumstance the scene would have been a flight attendant's nightmare with so many people moving about but, of course, the demonstration flight meant that people had free range to get a better sense of the craft - and who else was riding...
...Antarctic expeditions. One year, in fact, the weather was so poor that runners didn't even get to the start line: The sea was too rough to allow a landing. They raced on the ship that had carried them south to Antarctica instead, running hundreds of laps on deck. But that's all part of Antarctica's appeal, says Gilligan, eyes gleaming. "I like the challenge, the unknown," he says. "It's certainly not boring." Nor, in the end, is it just about a long run in the cold. "You don't get many opportunities," says Gilligan, "to introduce people...
...that they include many side trips, so you can escape most of the crowd if you want to. Guided pagoda tours, market hopping and a train ride into the Kachin jungle are among the offerings. Alternatively, while the other guests are on excursions, you can simply sit on a deck chair, cocktail in hand, and take in the stunning riverscape. The four-night cruise to Mandalay and Bagan costs about $2,100; an 11-night cruise, including Bhamo, Bagan, Katha, Rangoon and Mandalay, is far better value at about $2,400. Even the most jaded travelers among you should prepare...
Thanks to “High Fidelity” and John Cusack, the art of mixtape-making has been hammered into each and every one of our music-loving heads. Hours spent alone in front of a fancy tape deck lead to masterpieces that could win hearts or make dance parties rumble.But does anyone else remember the other tapes you used to make? You know—the ones that were decidedly less high art and more about good luck. The ones over which you had little to no control. The ones that could feature anything from Pavement...