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Aloha, Hawaii!

Chris — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:47:47 +0000

Aloha, Hawaii! is a post from Chris Pirillo

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Here I am, leaving Hawaii again. I had an amazing time at the [re]Think Hawaii last week. I not only made some new friends, I was able to gain several new perspectives on many things.

If you wanna know what it’s like to land in Hawaii, simply play this video backwards!

The next time you take off from an airport, upload your video and post it as a response to this one. It would be cool to see takeoffs from different places.

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How to Entertain Yourself on an Airplane

Chris — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:20:24 +0000

How to Entertain Yourself on an Airplane is a post from Chris Pirillo

Both @flyhawaiian [a good group to follow if you wanna know more about traveling to Hawaii] and I are asking… How do you keep yourself occupied when flying?

suddenlysmilee: I sing… I believe I can fly :)

about 5 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 19:36:43 +0000 2009

tmartin62: sleep

about 5 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 19:37:25 +0000 2009

LashaKrikheli: Interesting magazine articles. iPhone. Book.

about 5 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 19:37:44 +0000 2009

lrv94: I would say either sleep, or if your flight has wifi then use the internet!

about 5 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 19:38:09 +0000 2009

MrRichmond1995: my alptop

about 5 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 19:38:18 +0000 2009

SimonTheSnowman: Gadgets!

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Mon Aug 31 19:39:16 +0000 2009

1lyserg2: on a plane? iPhone all the way

about 5 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 19:39:50 +0000 2009

iThomasina: Flying? Sleep. And try not to snore. Audiobooks are good too. And there's always the amazingly awesome in flight magazine! XD

about 5 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 19:40:13 +0000 2009

Bethanyb17: I watch a movie, listen to music, or read a book or magazine to keep myself occupied while I am flying.

about 5 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 19:40:41 +0000 2009

pierce40: when i am flying i tend to listen to music with a good set of in-ear headphones to isolate sound. The other is to sleep!

about 5 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 19:40:48 +0000 2009

VOIDMunashii: DS, reading, sleeping (if possible), complaining about the lack of legroom.

about 5 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 19:41:06 +0000 2009

hectic92: watch tv.

about 5 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 19:41:16 +0000 2009

lalalolly88: I become immersed in a good book :)

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Mon Aug 31 19:41:28 +0000 2009

mehalchin: Old fashioned here, I like to catch up on hard copy reading materials while flying; altho I am increasingly using iPod too

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Mon Aug 31 19:42:21 +0000 2009

jondthompson: Last time I flew, I was amazed at the feeling of sitting in a backwards facing chair. Of course, I was one of six in the plane

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Mon Aug 31 19:43:12 +0000 2009

jonathanstark: Podcasts.

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Mon Aug 31 19:43:31 +0000 2009

jondthompson: Including pilots. Normally, I just enjoy the flight and the tops of clouds/rolling terrain below.

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Mon Aug 31 19:43:55 +0000 2009

robertohoyos: sleep and keep my arm to myself.

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Mon Aug 31 19:44:37 +0000 2009

mviloria1: first skim through the airplane magazines then read a non-fiction book. when all else fails watch podcasts and listen to music

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Mon Aug 31 19:45:43 +0000 2009

g3houdini: ipod touch podcast

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Mon Aug 31 19:46:42 +0000 2009

paperfairy: I usually keep flapping my wings. Don't you?

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Mon Aug 31 19:47:30 +0000 2009

SuziBeerman: — I read or nap. It is a great relief to have quiet time for hours at a time.

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Mon Aug 31 19:48:49 +0000 2009

grumpytechs: I hit myself with a sledgehammer if rum and Coke doesn't do the trick.

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Mon Aug 31 19:49:27 +0000 2009

twobears29: I just keep telling myself “don't say bomb” over and over again.

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Mon Aug 31 19:49:36 +0000 2009

LindseyGroepper: I try to catch up on some zzz's if in window seat. Don't underestimate the dorky travel neck-pillow

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Mon Aug 31 19:50:07 +0000 2009

ArttLaFlamme: I don't fly I pull the John Madden and travel via bus on land.

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Mon Aug 31 19:50:14 +0000 2009

LGatCEA: ipod, catch up on podcasts, macbook pro, watch a movie or read a book. Can't sleep. wish i could on a plane.. but just can't.

about 5 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 19:52:39 +0000 2009

chena007: I either watch movies or play games :)

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Mon Aug 31 19:52:55 +0000 2009

gWhiteNights: zzzzzzzzzzzz

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Mon Aug 31 19:54:28 +0000 2009

maritbergh: read a good book or listen to music or sleep :D btw im norwegian and i can show u how to pronounce KJØTTKAKER :D

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Mon Aug 31 19:54:57 +0000 2009

schottsi: i read a book, usually on my iphone. wish i could sleep on the long flights.

about 5 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 19:55:30 +0000 2009

AnthonyTuch: mile high club is a good way ;-)

about 4 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 19:59:18 +0000 2009

ToniMorenoURV: Solving Sudokus.

about 4 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 20:01:23 +0000 2009

Sharonrey: By running my fingers through the hair of the passenger next to me. Then when they request a seat change, I listen to my ipod

about 4 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 20:03:57 +0000 2009

blindkangaroo: usually one of three things. Reading, sleeping or listening to podcasts

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Mon Aug 31 20:08:11 +0000 2009

WebGalPat: If my husband is the pilot, I am usually in a death grip on the seat cushions. Otherwise, watching movies on my iPhone!

about 4 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 20:08:50 +0000 2009

Flander_Mi: sleeping or movie on laptop

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Mon Aug 31 20:19:44 +0000 2009

n3vqh: by flying the plane… FAA Prefers I do that …

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Mon Aug 31 20:24:44 +0000 2009

householdhacker: Netbook + airline wifi

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Mon Aug 31 20:26:40 +0000 2009

I_PRODUCTIONS: Remember your not falling

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Mon Aug 31 20:34:06 +0000 2009

cbgfilms: when flying I take my videocam, & film stuff like the lady behind me who sticks her bare foot between the crack of my seat.

about 4 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 20:50:49 +0000 2009

Ebzeek: play psp lol they have great battery life and you can download movies onto them

about 4 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 20:51:16 +0000 2009

cliff538: When flying it's; iPhone: watching podcasts, reading books on Stanza. MacBookPro: trying to better Photoshop skills.

about 3 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 21:43:09 +0000 2009

Frezkee: delta wifi and lots of movies

about 2 hours ago

Mon Aug 31 22:05:10 +0000 2009

shand1: Flying? I read or sleep, or watch the airline TV. I'm afraid of heights, lakes and pools.

about an hour ago

Mon Aug 31 23:32:11 +0000 2009

KayDee28: reading is always a win when flying. I always seem to obsessed with gadjets to ever sit down and read :)

about an hour ago

Mon Aug 31 23:43:26 +0000 2009

Why I Love Flying Virgin America Airlines

Chris — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:07:51 +0000

Why I Love Flying Virgin America Airlines is a post from Chris Pirillo

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I recently flew on Virgin America airlines, for a trip to California. Traveling life doesn’t get much better than this, I’m telling you.

I had access to wireless Internet. I was able to watch some television via Hulu and even keep an eye on my Email. There was a USB plugin and a regular AC outlet right at my fingertips. Heck – I even had a nice glass of wine! The seats were actually comfy, and I had enough room for myself and my stuff.

Can you think of a better way to travel? Leave me a follow-up comment, and let me know what your favorite way of travel is. What airline do you prefer, and why? Do you even fly? Personally, I love to fly and I love to travel. Virgin America has it going on!

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WiFi on Airlines: Great Idea, Bad Users

Chris — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:44:37 +0000

WiFi on Airlines: Great Idea, Bad Users is a post from Chris Pirillo

I’ve learned that quite a few airlines are starting to offer in-flight WiFi service. The addition of this amenity has been long overdue.

I’m just hoping that people will be responsible with the wireless connection at 30,000 feet. It won’t take much to ruin a nearby passenger’s flight. How about some guidelines?

Either hit the mute button or use your headphones
Avoid browsing adult Web sites (or anything like ‘em)
Shut down all Bittorrent / P2P clients

And, under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you open up a Skype video / audio call if there’s someone sitting next to you. I tweeted about it the other day – with some of my followers in complete agreement, and others completely oblivious to the reasoning:

randallholahan: why no skype? Bandwidth?

about a day ago

Sat Feb 07 21:30:02 +0000 2009

iBetaTest: Thanks for that great Video review about beta testing and mentioning iBetaTest.com :) Much appreciated!

about a day ago

Sat Feb 07 21:00:02 +0000 2009

DirkBeveridge: Agreed Chris. They MUST block Skype at 30,000 ft! Personal space is already invaded – I need my thinking or resting space!

about a day ago

Sat Feb 07 20:52:50 +0000 2009

cjweeks: just take notes and ask them later if you have any questions

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Sat Feb 07 20:10:31 +0000 2009

RudyMcComb: no skype Chris…lol

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Sat Feb 07 20:00:45 +0000 2009

jamesisapc: yh gd answer I think wifi on planes is great

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Sat Feb 07 20:00:04 +0000 2009

wbahner: @chrispirillo: Skype on a plane? WTF??

about a day ago

Sat Feb 07 19:52:28 +0000 2009

macwhisperer: true that. And stay off those porn sites too.

about a day ago

Sat Feb 07 19:50:37 +0000 2009

TracyRenee: thought you couldn't use internet on planes, what good is skype then?

about a day ago

Sat Feb 07 19:48:43 +0000 2009

ammunix: rofl why? was someone babbling next to you?

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Sat Feb 07 19:48:37 +0000 2009

Swamp_Daddy: so picky

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Sat Feb 07 19:47:54 +0000 2009

JamesNaughton: I completely agree!

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Sat Feb 07 19:47:52 +0000 2009

dougmcarthur: what's your beef with skype on planes? sucking too much bandwidth? too many people making noise?

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Sat Feb 07 19:47:45 +0000 2009

Patrick_Grady: I know, right? I'm not old school about much… but come on. BTW – your piece on CNN was brilliant.

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Sat Feb 07 19:47:36 +0000 2009

Ruben32: why?…

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Sat Feb 07 19:46:25 +0000 2009

Flying Virgin America Airlines

Chris — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:58:10 +0000

Flying Virgin America Airlines is a post from Chris Pirillo

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What is the Future of Air Travel?

Chris — Thu, 22 May 2008 06:24:34 +0000

What is the Future of Air Travel? is a post from Chris Pirillo

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Flying is an excellent way to travel. However, there is much room for improvement, wouldn’t you say? What kinds of things would you like to see on airplanes if you could choose? We had a good time in my chat room discussing this, and throwing around ideas. Some of them were a tad over-the-top, but these are the five things we all agreed on.

Outer Space We’ll be there. I don’t mean just flying to the Moon. I mean we’ll be able to take our crafts higher and higher, and be able to get to our destinations much quicker.
Luggage Tracker I can’t imagine not wanting to have something implanted into your luggage so you can keep track of it at all times. It would be kind of cool to be able to broadcast that, wouldn’t it?
Internet Access I had this once. I was on a connection by a Boeing flight. It was a test flight, flying around Mt. Ranier. The Internet was free-flowing, and it was truly awesome. It would be great to have Internet access, and some kind of powering station. Heck, even a USB port would be good. We could have our iPod going!
Massages!!! Imagine being on a flight, stressed out and in a rush. You could plunk down some money and get a massage. I would totally do that in a heartbeat. Airlines could heal their financial deficits by offering paid massages!
In-Flight Competitions and Gaming You’re not going anywhere. Why not have a LAN party on the plane, and have gaming competitions against other passengers? Have fun on the plane. The best flight I ever took was a trip from Seattle to NewYork. It was a red eye flight. I was in between my wife Ponzi, and a friend. Everyone had their own television screen, pulling in Satellite tv. It was so excellent! Airlines seriously need to offer some type of mindless entertainment.

I know the cost of travel is going up rapidly. The whole industry is in trouble. It needs to concentrate more on consumers. Given a choice between spending a lot of money or not, and possibly postponing a trip due to cost… there’s no contest. It’s a no-brainer. You cannot raise prices without raising expectations as well.

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How to Choose the Best Airline

Chris — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:48:18 +0000

How to Choose the Best Airline is a post from Chris Pirillo

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Do you travel by air often? Are you going to be flying in the near future? What airline do you choose? How do you know which is best? Here are some tips to help you decide the next time (or first time!) you will fly.

If the airline is new to you, you may want to look up their safety record and look at the ways they are criticized by others. If the airline has a crappy safety record and their maintenance allegedly sucks, you may want to give that airline second thoughts. A good place for this is Wikipedia.
You may want to look at reviews of this airline If they allegedly have crappy service and the pilots don’t seem well trained, you may want to reconsider your decision to fly with this airline. But don’t let just one review convince you, only really get concerned when there are several reviews criticizing the same issue.
If you have flown this airline before and you had a pretty bad experience while the reviews are mostly good, you may want to give this airline a second chance; it could just be that one crew.
I know this may sound silly, but research the type of plane you are going to be on; the airline website when you are looking at flights will usually give you the plane model (e.g. 757, 737, A320, etc.). You can look at passenger comfort reviews of the plane and see what type of plane would be your best choice.
And last, but not least, check out other airlines’ prices. You don’t want to spend $1000 on an airline that is the same quality as an airline that offers $100 for the same thing.

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How to Travel

Chris — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 06:40:45 +0000

How to Travel is a post from Chris Pirillo

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Along with the holidays comes travel to visit friends and family. Here are some great tips sent in by a community member to make your traveling a bit easier.

Always plan ahead of time. This will always come in handy especially when holidays come. This is a very famous tip. It will save you money and you will get flight or room ahead of time while late people (people who plan at the same minute as the trip) will have to look and look for a flight or room.
Buy online airplane tickets. You should shop online because you don’t have to go over to the place where they sale the ticket and shopping online will be right in front of you and you might even save gas money.
Car or bus travel. If you can’t find or afford airplane tickets take the bus or drive your car. This will save you money but this will probably waste gas money but you save money on the airplane ticket so you don’t waste money.
Don’t waste money before the trip. You should always save money in case of things you need to eat on the way things you want to buy to remember the trip. The only thing you need to buy before the trip is food and drinks if you are on a car or bus.
Get a travel agent. Usually they can find great deals and save you money and can get you a lot of fun with less money the average person spends without a travel agent.

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The Blue Angels are Here!

Chris — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:52:31 +0000

The Blue Angels are Here! is a post from Chris Pirillo

I just heard ‘em fly overhead – the Blue Angels are here for Seafair! We’ll be organizing a party for friends this weekend (and I hope we don’t leave anybody out). Since Ponzi and I live on Lake Washington, we have front row seats on our deck for the full performance. I get to watch the pilots practice for the entire week, too – filming ‘em again for posterity. I’m usually not into airplanes and airshows, but the Blue Angels are a huge exception to the rule. Here’s last year’s Blue Angels video if you don’t think they’re worth catching in person. Go Navy! Haven’t seen the Thunderbirds yet.

Air Passenger Safety Video

Chris — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:30:10 +0000

Air Passenger Safety Video is a post from Chris Pirillo

If you were looking to view or share the airline safety video that I presented to the Gnomedexers at the top of the hour, it’s been online for quite a while. Link away, though the original video is currently sitting on YouTube. I keep trying to tell people to subscribe to my feed, but noooooooooooo… they prefer laughing at my antics when I have them as a captive audience.

Airport Delays

Chris — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:49:09 +0000

Airport Delays is a post from Chris Pirillo

pt is sending out a warning: “the airports are fzcked today, tell everyone to get to the airports like 3 hours in advance, my flight took off without most of the people because of the lines, and now we’re playing the standby game for the day… so, i might not make it to the party tonight, fyi – but i will be at the airport drinking as soon as the bar opens while i wait to dull the pain.”

Airplane Safety Instructional Video

Chris — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:04:04 +0000

Airplane Safety Instructional Video is a post from Chris Pirillo

Airplane safety is no laughing matter, especially when you’re sitting next to a passenger who smells like he just got out of a tennis game and forgot to shower. Before taking your assigned seat, you should first look for all emergency exits and restrooms (noting that the closest ones may be behind you, and first class asses are better than your class asses). In the event of a water landing, please hold your breath as long as possible. Note that your seat cushion may be used as a makeshift club to knock out the people standing in front of you waiting to jump out of the flaming wreckage. Our pilot is underpaid, our flight attendents are underpaid, and the ground crew is made up of ~~illegal aliens~~ more people who are underpaid. Thank you for flying Generic Air – where our concern is none of your concern. We know you had no choice in choosing this airline, but thanks anyway.
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How to Handle Remote Tech Support

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VMware and Parallels for Virtual Machines

chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:30:00 GMT

It doesn't matter if you're running on Windows or Mac OS X - every power user needs either Parallels or VMware (or both). There's never been an easier way to test software without destroying your primary operating system's stability. Think of how many times you wish you could press a 'reverse' button on your computer. Plus, there's no easier way to try new Linux distributions - see what all the fuss is about. Run Windows in OS X, run Linux in Windows, but the best way to do either is with VMware and/or Parallels.

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