Flight+: Planespotting Made Easy

I've been experiencing a good luck streak lately when it comes to air travel. There's been no lost luggage, no security incidents, only short delays and some pretty easy itineraries. I realize that I've jinxed it all to hell by writing this, but it was great while it lasted. Even when air travel goes smoothly, though, there are sometimes hectic moments.

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Benedict Cumberbatch's 'Star Trek' Role Revealed?

There have been plenty of big questions surrounding the production of J.J. Abrams' upcoming "Star Trek" sequel. What villainous character will Benedict Cumberbatch be playing? Does Leonard Nimoy actually return in the new movie? And just what will the flick be called other than "As Yet Untitled Star Trek Sequel"? Some of those questions may [...]

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This Hanging Hotel Made of Recycled Materials Is Definitely Weird, Maybe Wonderful [Design]

AirHotel, a sustainable and mobile hanging hotel designed by a group of Belgian artists, is actually a collection of six unique pod-like rooms, each with its own theme. May 10 - June 2, AirHotel will be set up at the Norfolk & Norwich Festival in the UK, where a stay in one of its wacky rooms will begin at about $57 per occupant. More »

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Marley Shelton Welcomes Daughter Ruby Jeanne

Marley Shelton delivered her second daughter, Ruby, on Tuesday, May 1, her rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.

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Australia moves to protect koalas

30 April 2012 Last updated at 07:03 ET

Australia has listed the koala as a threatened species in parts of the country due to its dwindling population, officials say.

Environment Minister Tony Burke said koalas in Queensland, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory are now considered "vulnerable".

Habitat loss, urban expansion, vehicle strikes, dog attacks and disease have contributed to their dwindling numbers.

But conservationists say the declaration should have been national.

Contrary to popular belief, koalas, which are native to Australia, are marsupials and not bears. They only eat the leaves of the eucalyptus tree and sleep for up to 20 hours a day.

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The current size of the koala population is unclear, according to the BBC's Phil Mercer, with estimates varying from several hundred thousand to as few as 43,000.

In New South Wales and Queensland, the numbers have fallen by as much as 40% since 1990.

Mr Burke said that the decision to list the koala "follows a rigorous scientific assessment" by a committee that deals with threatened species.

"We're talking about a species that is not only iconic in Australia, but is known worldwide, a species that has taken a massive hit over the last 20 years and we can't wait any longer before we turn the corner when the scientists are telling us the evidence is in," he said.

But not all parts of Australia will be affected by the listing. Koalas are thriving in the states of Victoria and South Australia.

"Koala numbers vary significantly across the country, so while koala populations are clearly declining in some areas, there are large, stable or even increasing populations in other areas," Mr Burke said.

However, Deborah Tabart from the non-profit Australian Koala Foundation believes that there should be blanket protection for koalas in the country.

She said that "the koala is such an important tourist icon and such an important symbol to Australia".

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Cheapest DIY Home Improvement Tips that Add Most Value to Re-sale

There are still people flipping houses in this down market, but there still are a few things you can do to your home to help up the resell value.? You have to be careful in this economy to not spend much money trying to add value to your home, because many things will not pan out to add more value than cost.

However, there are a few tips that seem to add value to nearly every home that you may be looking at buying and selling.? There is new research indicating some of the most profitable DIY Home Improvement Projects for your Home.

This article states some interesting findings:

?The results from HomeGain?s annual 2012 D-I-Y Home Improvements for Sellers spiked a few myths about what improvements pay off in marketing homes today. Nearly 500 real estate agents nationwide participated in the survey to determine the top 10 low cost, do-it-yourself home improvements for people getting their home ready to sell.

Cleaning and de-cluttering continues to rank as the top suggested home improvement (since the survey was originally conducted in 2003). This low cost home improvement is recommended by 99 percent of real estate professionals. The average recommended cost is $402 with a returning value of just over $2,000 to the home?s sale price, or a 403 percent return.?

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LG opts to focus on Android devices, leaves Windows Phone in the rearview

This should really come as no surprise to many, but LG apparently has decided to put aside hardware for Windows Phone in favor of continuing to bring new Android headsets to the market. Back at Mobile World Congress LG brought nothing to the table except for Android devices, so the writing was on the wall for the Windows Phone folks, but that doesn't soften the blow. LG has only recently been able to turn a profit after seven straight quarters of posting losses, and that could be partially due to their new Android assortment, like the LG Lucid, LG Thrill 4G and the others that have recently hit the market. We know LG has made the right decision here, and we can hope that their dedicated focus on Android devices will lead to even better quality devices, and more.

Source: Korea Herald; via: WPCentral

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