Driving, texting, cell phones.  They are gadgets and tools that just don’t mix.  It seems like a basic concept, one that didn’t really need a statue, but starting with my own state of Washington, other states have followed suit, enacting legislation that regulates cell phone use, text messaging, and driving. While I’ve been known to [...]

AAA has released a new FREE iPhone app, allowing members to easily locate establishments that offer a AAA discounts. No more toting around your guide book, all you have to do is download via iTunes are from the App Store on your phone or iTouch, and 160,000 discount locations are literally at your fingertips. So [...]

I was staying at a hotel in Chicago a couple weeks ago, and thoroughly enjoyed the spaciousness of the room, the good-sized desk and work space, the upscale bathroom amenities, the robe in the closet, the wonderful bed and pillows, and the FREE gourmet coffee that I could make in the morning.  In other words, [...]

If you’re using your laptop during your flight, and who isn’t these days, there are a few basic steps you can take to ensure the privacy of your work, extend courtesy to those around you, and keep your laptop safe.  Security: If you have wi-fi access, encrypt it.  You should not have it enabled on [...]