VinoVenue: New Concept in Wine Tasting

If you are ever in San Fran, check outVinoVenue, a new concept in wine tasting faiclitated by prepaid cards and an automatic wine dispensing machine.

We Couldn't Make up this CNN Headline

From CNN:Poll: Nation split on Bush as uniter or divider.

Airline Clubs Need an Upgrade to Compete with the Airport

Airports are becoming much nicer places to hang out, likely because all of the extra time we spend there now has made it economically attractive to sell better dining options, shopping, etc. At the same time, Airlines are in bankruptcy and airline clubs (i.e. Red Carpet Club, President's Club, Crown Room) have become little more than glorified waiting rooms. With the Virgin Airways club as the noted exception, many airports are better places to wait for a flight than in the crowded lounges behind smoked glass doors.

Airlines should get out of the club business and hand it over to private club operators, or hotel companies that understand hospitality and are looking for a brand extension.

iPod Shuffle Sold Out

In Apple store Denver: iPod Shuffle sold out 15 minutes ago.

Something Only the NYT Travel Section Could Ask

Recent headline: Why Is Everyone Going to Bhutan?. Everyone? I.e. if you are not going to Bhutan this year, you are no one.

Mac Mini Not Cheap

As an experiment, went to the online Apple store to try and price out a Mac Mini. With a monitor, speakers, keyboard, mouse and Microsoft Office aded in our total came to $2500.

Advice to W on How Much to Personally Give to Tsunami Relief

Answer: $400k, or his salary for a year.