Riding Amtrak’s New Acela Train: Sleeker, Comfier and a Tiny Bit Faster
The NextGen high-speed trains feel more like those in China, Japan or France. But topping out at 160 m.p.h., they’re still relatively slow. Source link
Lack of resistance from the minor victim will not affect his/her credibility
Dear PAO, My teen-aged son was touched in his private part by Mr. Y (his male teacher). This happened thrice in their school. I want to file a criminal case against him. During the scheduled dialogue with school authorities, Mr. Y claimed that my son’s testimony is not credible for the reason that the location […]
Amid Tourism Boom, Disruptions at Greenland Airport Create a ‘Perfect Storm’
Problems with passenger screening led to a disruption in international flight service to and from Nuuk, a snag in the island’s quest to attract more tourists. Source link
Sexual harassment as a form of constructive dismissal
Dear PAO, I am a new hire in a company. I have been here for about three months and I really want to quit because my immediate supervisor is constantly harassing me. Whenever I am at the copier, she likes to pinch my buttocks. I always tell her to stop, but she insists that she […]
Costa Brava, Spain: Where to Eat, Sleep and Shop
Much of Salvador Dalí’s work was inspired by the Costa Brava’s natural splendor. This less-explored stretch of the Mediterranean is as bewitching as ever. Source link
Their Beach Home in the Hamptons Is a Driveway
Tucked among exclusive real estate, a family’s 18-foot-wide strip of land is not just an oceanside parking spot. It’s their legacy. Source link
‘The Wizard of Oz’ Is Getting an A.I. Glow Up.
The classic film was “enhanced” using A.I. tools so that it could be an immersive experience at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Source link
Salaries of government officials can be garnished to pay debts
Dear PAO, I have a friend who owed me money amounting to P2,500,000 when he was still a businessman. This year, he was elected as a councilor in our municipality. I tried asking him to pay me back but he reasoned that he still cannot pay me. Can I file a case against him and […]
Austria’s Hills Are Still Alive, 60 Years Later
In Salzburg, an anniversary of “The Sound of Music” looks grand through a child’s eyes, even if the locals are gazing elsewhere. Source link
Albania Seizes Its Moment in the Sun
Gorgeous beaches, unspoiled nature, unusual historical sites and low prices have made this former “hermit state” one of Europe’s newest destinations. Source link