January 2013 – Page 3 – Sightseers' Delight

Tips for a smooth Walt Disney World visit

January 10, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A Walt Disney World getaway can often seem as stressful as a job rather than as relaxing as a vacation. But with a few simple and easy tips, it doesn’t have to be.

Glitches Aplenty for New Boeing Dreamliner Aircraft

January 9, 2013 Voice of America

For the third day in a row, there are new problems in the operation of the world’s latest long-range jet aircraft, Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.

Food trends for 2013: Local, sustainable and tasty

January 8, 2013 Todd DeFeo

This year looks to be a promising one for foodies.

Survey: Business travel expected to increase in 2013

January 7, 2013 The Travel Trolley

Business travel is expected to increase substantially in 2013 and trigger growth in the travel and hospitality industries according to a new survey conducted by Frequent Business Traveler.

Survey: Americans would rather take smaller vacations, rather than one big trip

January 7, 2013 The Travel Trolley

Nearly three in four — 72 percent — Americans would rather take smaller vacations over the course of a year than take one big trip, according to a new survey from Hotwire.com.

American and U.S. Airways could soon merge

January 7, 2013 Todd DeFeo

American Airlines and U.S. Airways could soon merge, and they already have buy-in from a pair of major unions representing pilots.

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Georgia’s Paul Broun looks to pick up where Ron Paul left off

January 5, 2013 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA – While Ron Paul retired at the end of last Congress, one Georgia congressman wants to pick up where the Texas firebrand left off. “Moving forward, my plan is to pick up right where Congressman Paul left off,” U.S. Rep. Paul Broun, R- Georgia, said in a statement. Broun started this week when he reintroduced “Audit the Fed” legislation for the current session of Congress. The measure, which would mandate the U.S. Comptroller General

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Georgia governor won’t suspend sheriff elected despite a felony indictment

January 5, 2013 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA – When Victor Hill was elected as sheriff of Clayton County, he appeared to make history. It was “the first time in modern history that anyone has ever been elected sheriff in Georgia while under indictment for felony crimes,” according to the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association. Hill was elected as Clayton County sheriff in 2004, but was ousted after one term. Hill’s tenure was controversial from the start after he fired 27 deputies on his

Transportation department issues record number of fines against airlines in 2012

January 5, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Department of Transportation in 2012 leveled more than $3.6 million in fines against airlines for violating various consumer rules, including a regulation prohibiting airlines from keeping passengers on the tarmac for more than three hours.

California court rules bumper cars risky, may cause injury

January 5, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Riding a bumper cars attraction at an amusement park carries with it a certain amount of risk, and the park is not to blame for any injury that results in riding the attraction.