Word: parallelism
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Berry admits that his first trekkies would not know where they might emerge or if they would ever get back. One possibility: they could construct a parallel black hole at their destination to bring them home. He also seems unconcerned about another hazard: his creation might explode in a supernova, spraying its builders with deadly radiation. Still, the author writes with such refreshing faith in science's ability to conquer all obstacles of time and space that even skeptics may be willing to suspend disbelief and join him in this dazzling armchair journey across the cosmos. Here, at least...
HARTSFIELD. 27.3 million passengers last year. Averages 1,342 landings and take-offs daily. Three parallel runways, nine airlines. Delays of 30 min. or more: 1,339. Accessibility: good. Allow 15 to 45 min. for nine-mile ride downtown by car or cab ($7.50). Half-hourly limousines downtown ($3.50). Two commuter airlines. Parking: ample. Far-out lots served by shuttle bus. Flow Through: well planned. Sidewalk check-ins, baggage carts for rent (75?). One big central terminal with fingers leading to boarding areas. Longest walk: 2,680 ft. Baggage checkout: good. Hotels/Motels: plentiful. Nineteen near airport. Amenities: unambitious. Adequate lounges...
Averages 835 landings and takeoffs daily. Two pairs of parallel runways, 49 airlines. Delays of 30 min. or more: 7,092. Accessibility: poor. Allow 45 min. to an hour for 20-mile ride downtown by car or cab ($18.50, including toll). Buses downtown ($4) every 20 min., 6 a.m. to 1:05 a.m., then sporadically. Irregular limousine service to the suburbs. Buses to La Guardia Airport ($3) every half-hour. Helicopters to La Guardia ($23.15), Newark Airport ($29.63), daily from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; flights cost less when making certain connections. Five commuter airlines. Parking: adequate...
STAPLETON. 13.3 million passengers last year. Averages 1,150 landings and take-offs daily. Four parallel runways, eleven airlines. Delays of 30 min. or more...
HEATHROW. 21.9 million passengers last year. Averages 850 landings and takeoffs daily. Two parallel runways, 75 airlines. Delays: seldom serious, except for frequent strikes. Accessibility: fair. Allow 45 min. to 2 hrs. for 15-mile ride downtown by car or cab (up to $20). Best bet: speedy, frequent buses ($1.55). New subway extension will begin operation in February. Flow Through: excellent, although no sidewalk checkin. Check-in at downtown terminal for intercontinental flights. Baggage carts. Layout: confusing, but improving. Three separate terminals linked by moving sidewalks. Longest unassisted walk: 950 ft. Baggage, immigration and customs checkout: painless. Hotels/Motels: excellent. Eight...