Musings from the tailor shop
When a Cell Phone Rings…in the Cockpit
The debate continues about whether inflight use of electronics--specifically cell phones--poses a safety risk. As the FCC and the FAA ponder this issue, the flying public seems doubtful about the risk but fearful that allowing cell phones inflight might just add to...
Third time’s a charm
Gary Leff, knower of all things frequent flyer, swears that his most important tip is this: Hang Up, Call Back (HUCB). When a customer service agent doesn't give you the answer you want--or even the answer you know to be true--politely say goodbye, dial again and hope...
A map label, politics and a pickle
"Can we change Arabian Sea to Persian Gulf?" the copyeditor asked. A simple question, right? Not so simple, it turns out. The body of water was labeled on an illustrated map of the UAE within a story on Abu Dhabi I was editing. I did a little search to get up to speed...