USA Today: Credit cards, now at 35,000 feet:
I had hoped JetBlue would jump on this more quickly. People are willing to spend a lot more with their card than with cash. I for one hardly carry any cash. Having the ability to process credit card transactions would open up the possibilities of merchandising. To JetBlue's credit, they do accept CCs for the movies on board.
"American Airlines flight attendants may be soon asking if you prefer paper or plastic, but they won’t be asking about grocery bags. The airline will now accept credit cards for onboard purchases such as snack boxes, sandwiches, alcoholic beverages and..."
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
LDS Hold Top Positions at Military Academies
News from the Church: LDS Hold Top Positions at Military Academies:
The world is a better place because of young men who are willing to stand for truth.
"“No matter how busy our lives are, we must find time to keep our lives centered on Christ. Our lives will keep getting busier,” Kadz added. “When I make gospel study, prayers, and Church my first priority, everything falls into place.”
And in a military environment, both Kadz and Gray have been noticed. While Gray says the military environment can be crass, an example can speak volumes.
“When they know how you live, they'll start to hold their tongue,” Gray says. “They'll even begin to change their behavior when they're around you.”"
The world is a better place because of young men who are willing to stand for truth.
"“No matter how busy our lives are, we must find time to keep our lives centered on Christ. Our lives will keep getting busier,” Kadz added. “When I make gospel study, prayers, and Church my first priority, everything falls into place.”
And in a military environment, both Kadz and Gray have been noticed. While Gray says the military environment can be crass, an example can speak volumes.
“When they know how you live, they'll start to hold their tongue,” Gray says. “They'll even begin to change their behavior when they're around you.”"
A mother of television dies
A mother of television dies: "Blog: Elma 'Pem' Gardner Farnsworth, an inventor and the first woman to appear on television, died Wednesday. She was the wife of the..."
How amazing that Philo Farnsworth wanted to share the fame of inventing the television with his wife. A true husband. And she returned his love by fighting for him and his name.
How amazing that Philo Farnsworth wanted to share the fame of inventing the television with his wife. A true husband. And she returned his love by fighting for him and his name.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
JetBlue may face organizing vote
JetBlue may face organizing vote -- Newsday.com:
If JetBlue becomes subject to unions, the company is doomed (although the perenially profitable Southwest is heavily unionized). I do, however, believe the baggage handlers will be loyal and not unionize.
"JetBlue Airways Corp., the low-cost carrier that has lately been struggling financially, may face an election by machinists to organize in what would be the airline's first union.
The International Association of Machinists today said it has filed a petition with the National Mediation Board to organize JetBlue's baggage handlers."
If JetBlue becomes subject to unions, the company is doomed (although the perenially profitable Southwest is heavily unionized). I do, however, believe the baggage handlers will be loyal and not unionize.
"JetBlue Airways Corp., the low-cost carrier that has lately been struggling financially, may face an election by machinists to organize in what would be the airline's first union.
The International Association of Machinists today said it has filed a petition with the National Mediation Board to organize JetBlue's baggage handlers."
Monday, May 01, 2006
JetBlue, Verizon qualify for wireless auction | Reuters.com
JetBlue, Verizon qualify for wireless auction | Reuters.com:
"The Federal Communications Commission said it has approved the applications of Verizon Airfone Inc. and JetBlue's LiveTV LCC to participate in the auction, almost a month after their initial applications were deemed incomplete by the agency."
I would love to see JetBlue's LiveTV division win this auction. Finally we get to see Neeleman pushing innovation, not reacting to quarterly earnings as he has in the last couple months. The beauty about JetBlue's implementation of internet onboard an aircraft is they would do more than just be an ISP; LiveTV would find ways to lower operational expense at the same time. They might even find new ways to raise revenue (ordering products online using the in place screens, assuming they could make the screens interactive at some point).
"The Federal Communications Commission said it has approved the applications of Verizon Airfone Inc. and JetBlue's LiveTV LCC to participate in the auction, almost a month after their initial applications were deemed incomplete by the agency."
I would love to see JetBlue's LiveTV division win this auction. Finally we get to see Neeleman pushing innovation, not reacting to quarterly earnings as he has in the last couple months. The beauty about JetBlue's implementation of internet onboard an aircraft is they would do more than just be an ISP; LiveTV would find ways to lower operational expense at the same time. They might even find new ways to raise revenue (ordering products online using the in place screens, assuming they could make the screens interactive at some point).
O Click All Ye Faithful
BusinessWeek: O Click All Ye Faithful:
Sounds like the Catholic Church is bringing worshipers to be part of a new website. What would the LDS version look like? Would it be an even more active ward/stake website? Some day, I would really like to try my hand as a ward webmaster. The web can be so powerful for good, but we don't seem to know how to harness it best.
"Now Sister Judith is creating a second Vatican Web site, set for launch in the fall, that is aimed at bringing together the faithful so they can interact. Think of it as MySpace.com (NWS ) for Catholics. There will be personal news updates, e-learning programs, and areas set aside for families, young people, and parishes. Collaboration is key, and that should differentiate the site from others in its genre. 'People will be able to find each other and work together online, and then go back and use what they have learned or done in their own communities,' says Sister Judith."
Sounds like the Catholic Church is bringing worshipers to be part of a new website. What would the LDS version look like? Would it be an even more active ward/stake website? Some day, I would really like to try my hand as a ward webmaster. The web can be so powerful for good, but we don't seem to know how to harness it best.
"Now Sister Judith is creating a second Vatican Web site, set for launch in the fall, that is aimed at bringing together the faithful so they can interact. Think of it as MySpace.com (NWS ) for Catholics. There will be personal news updates, e-learning programs, and areas set aside for families, young people, and parishes. Collaboration is key, and that should differentiate the site from others in its genre. 'People will be able to find each other and work together online, and then go back and use what they have learned or done in their own communities,' says Sister Judith."
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Here's one grad who has come a lot farther than most
Salt Lake Tribune - News:
This is my favorite kind of BYU student. How very humbling.
"He paid his way by working early shifts as a cafeteria worker at the Missionary Training Center near the BYU campus and later by teaching Romanian there. He taught himself English - to go along with the Italian, French and Spanish he already knew - and he speaks it with barely an accent. "
This is my favorite kind of BYU student. How very humbling.
"He paid his way by working early shifts as a cafeteria worker at the Missionary Training Center near the BYU campus and later by teaching Romanian there. He taught himself English - to go along with the Italian, French and Spanish he already knew - and he speaks it with barely an accent. "
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