I like the idea of the taxicab. When visiting large or unfamiliar cities, the taxicab is my point-to-point machine of choice. They are quick and convenient. And besides that, they've provided some of the most exhilarating rides I have taken - taxis in Abuja, Nigeria, and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, come to mind specifically. You haven't lived until you've ridden in a taxi in Abuja, and on a trip to Philly a few years ago, like a true NASCAR racer, our taxi driver locked in behind an ambulance with flashing lights and sirens, drafting to get us downtown from the airport like he was on the track at the Pocono 500.

When most people think of business aviation, they visualize a nice eight-to-twelve-passenger business jet with a luxurious interior of leather and fine wood. They think of galleys stocked with prepared gourmet meals and good wine. And, that is part of the industry, to be sure; but, it's not all of the industry.

Click here to read full article...