http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:11:56 -0700 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:38:44 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Update-Latest-Flight-253-incident-described-as-not-serious?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner The incident on today's December 27th incident on Flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit is now being characterized as "not serious".  No device of any kind has been found on the passenger, who was described as "unruly" ... Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:38:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Update-Latest-Flight-253-incident-described-as-not-serious?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Flight-253-Janet-Napolitano-Dept-of-Homeland-Security--Statement-on-Dec-25th-incident?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, issued this press statement about the December 25th attack onFlight 253: "I am grateful to the passengers and crew aboard Northwest Flight 253 who reacted quickly an... Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:30:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Flight-253-Janet-Napolitano-Dept-of-Homeland-Security--Statement-on-Dec-25th-incident?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d27-NEW-incident-on-2nd-Flight-253--Obama-to-release-statement?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner A new alarming incident has occurred on *today's* Flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit. The plane has been met by emergency crews and investigators. The earliest reports are saying that a passenger became "unruly" apparently on the a... Flight 253 Dec 27th - #2 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:07:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d27-NEW-incident-on-2nd-Flight-253--Obama-to-release-statement?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d26-Flight-253-Jasper-Schuringa-talks-about-bringing-down-suspect-in-CNN-video?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner Passenger Jasper Schuringa, who subdued  suspect  Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab in the Flight 253 terror attempt, talks to CNN in the video below. This "Flying Dutchman" proved to be more than a match for the suspect and his quick... Flight 253 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:31:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d26-Flight-253-Jasper-Schuringa-talks-about-bringing-down-suspect-in-CNN-video?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d26-Flight-253-Sahara-Reporter-releases-picture-of-alleged-terror-suspect?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner Citizen journalism site Sahara Reporters is reporting that the terror suspect in the attempted attack on Delta/Northwest flight 253, Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab, is the son of a prominent Nigerian banking official. It has released a pictu... Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:09:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d26-Flight-253-Sahara-Reporter-releases-picture-of-alleged-terror-suspect?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d26-DeltaNorthwest-Terror-Attack-Latest-Update-from-TSA?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner The Transportation Security Adminstration (TSA) has issued an initial statement in response to the Christmas Day terrorist attack on Delta Flight 253. While the incident is still under investigation, and new security measures may be implemente... Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:33:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d26-DeltaNorthwest-Terror-Attack-Latest-Update-from-TSA?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d26-Terrorist-Attack-on-Delta-Flight-?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner The Christmas Day terrorist attack on Delta Flight 253 from Nigeria via Amsterdam's Schipol Airport  to Detroit by a Nigerian national claiming Al Qaeda ties resulted in no direct injuries except to the suspected terrorist himse... Delta Flight 253 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:14:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d26-Terrorist-Attack-on-Delta-Flight-?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d24-The-Yule-Lad-of-the-Day--December-24th--Candle-Eater?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner The Yule Lad of the Day - December 24 - Kertasníkir - Candle Beggar, Candle Eater, or Candle Sneaker. This last of the Yule Lads is stealing candles from December 24 through January 6th. No, he isn't looking to catch up on some late-night... christmas christmas in iceland Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:01:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d24-The-Yule-Lad-of-the-Day--December-24th--Candle-Eater?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d23-90-Injured-in-American-Airlines-landing-accident-in-Jamaica?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner Heavy rain may have contributed to the dangerous landing of American Airlines Flight  331 from Miami. The plane broke into at least three parts shortly after touching down on the runway at Kingston, Jamaica. The plane came to a stop just befo... American Airlines Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:20:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d23-90-Injured-in-American-Airlines-landing-accident-in-Jamaica?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d23-The-Yule-Lad-of-the-Day--December-23rd-?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner  The Yule Lad of the Day - Meat Hook December 23 - Ketkrókur - Meat HookThis rather ominous-sounding Yule Lad goes after meats between December 23 and January 5th.Who are the Yule Lads of Iceland?The Yule Lads of Iceland are a group of mi... christmas christmas in iceland Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:59:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d23-The-Yule-Lad-of-the-Day--December-23rd-?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d22-New-Years-Eve-on-Catalina-Island--special-rates-and-party-at-the-Grand-Casino?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner Island getaways are sexy anytime of the year, but if you can spend New Year's Day at the shore, it's even better. The Avalon and Aurora Hotels are offering special 4-day, 3-night packages including round-trip high-speed boat ... christmas Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:14:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d22-New-Years-Eve-on-Catalina-Island--special-rates-and-party-at-the-Grand-Casino?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d22-The-Yule-Lad-of-the-Day--December-22nd-?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner The Yule Lad of the Day -  December 22 - Gáttaþefur - Sniffer or Door Sniffer.This Yule Lad will be sniffing around your door from December 22 through January 4th.Who are the Yule Lads of Iceland?The Yule Lads of Iceland are a group... christmas Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:12:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d22-The-Yule-Lad-of-the-Day--December-22nd-?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d21-The-Yule-Lad-of-the-Day--December-21st--Peeper?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner  The Yule Lad of the Day - Peeper December 21 - Gluggagægir - "Window Peeper" Expect to see this Yule Lad peering into your windows between December 21 and January 3. He's one of the few Yule Lads who is not after food.Who a... christmas christmas in iceland Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:54:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d21-The-Yule-Lad-of-the-Day--December-21st--Peeper?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d20-The-Yule-Lad-of-the-Day--December-20th--Sausage-Stealer?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner The Yule Lad of the Day -  - Bjúgnakrækir - Sausage-pilferer Starting December 20, this Yule Lad is after your sausages until January 2. Also called "Sausage Swiper"More on Christmas in IcelandHere is a rather graphic look... christmas Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:10:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d20-The-Yule-Lad-of-the-Day--December-20th--Sausage-Stealer?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d19-Win-a-trip-to-Alaska-on-Holland-America?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner Feeling the urge to travel north? Holland America is offering a chance to win a 7-day cruise for two. You just need to register and fill out a  short checkbox questionnaire to enter. Full rules on the Holland America sweepstakes are here. ... Cheap Cruises Win Free Travel Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:27:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d19-Win-a-trip-to-Alaska-on-Holland-America?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d19-The-Yule-Lad-of-the-Day--December-19th--Skyr-Glutton?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner  The Yule Lad of the Day - . December 19 - Skyrgámur - Skyr Glutton.This Yule lad breezes in on December 17 and makes himself at home until December 30. Also called Skyr Gobbler.Would you gobble up skyr if you had a chance? If you like tr... Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:26:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d19-The-Yule-Lad-of-the-Day--December-19th--Skyr-Glutton?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d18-The-Yule-Lad-of-the-Day--December-18th--Door-Slammer?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner The Yule Lad of the Day - December 18 - Hurðaskellir - Door SlammerThis Yule Lad arrives with a bang on December 16 and doesn't see himself out until December 29.More on Christmas in IcelandWho are the Yule Lads of Iceland?The Yule Lads of Icelan... christmas Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:06:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d18-The-Yule-Lad-of-the-Day--December-18th--Door-Slammer?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d17-The-Yule-Lads-of-Iceland--Lad-6--Bowl-Licker--plus-samoyeds-in-the-snow?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner The Yule Lad of the Day - Askasleikir - Bowl Licker. This Yule Lad shows up on December 15 and sticks around until December 28.  Who are the Yule Lads of Iceland?The Yule Lads of Iceland are a group of mischievous entities who plague households ... christmas Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:19:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d17-The-Yule-Lads-of-Iceland--Lad-6--Bowl-Licker--plus-samoyeds-in-the-snow?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Travel-stocking-stuffer--WordLock-TSAapproved-luggage-locks?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner After 25 hours on a plane, I've noticed that my brain starts dropping certain functions - and for me, it seems to be numbers. This is not a good thing when you're checking crucial flight numbers, gate numbers, making that cell phone call t... travel with kids travel gadgets Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:53:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Travel-stocking-stuffer--WordLock-TSAapproved-luggage-locks?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d16-The-Yule-Lads-of-Iceland--Lad-5--Pot-Licker?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner This pot definitely needs a good wash!Image courtesy Iceland AirDecember 16 - Pottasleikir - Pot Licker. He arrives on December 16th and stays until December 29th. As more Lads "arrive" you can imagine what havoc they cause in the Icelandic... christmas in iceland Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:46:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-503-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d16-The-Yule-Lads-of-Iceland--Lad-5--Pot-Licker?cid=exrss-Best-Value-Travel-Examiner