Gothamist recently flew from New York to Paris and back. In the post-Heathrow world of strict carry-on rules, we brought nothing more than a book into the cabin. Consequently, we were stuck eating Continental's dismal dinner, optimistically called 'lasagna bolognese.' It was among our worst meals in recent memory, and we didn't get past the first few bites. Even the brownie was bad. We also don't drink coffee or tea on board, or get ice......

As delays snarled Laguardia, JFK, and Newark with news that British authorities had stopped a terrorist plot to blow up airliners flying the U.S., New York City's security level remained at "elevated" - which is where it's been since September 11, 2001. Governor Pataki increased state police, Port Authority police, and National Guard presence at the airports, and said, "I want to assure all New Yorkers that we have and will continue to provide......

About 10% of the MTA's bus fleet will have surveillance cameras installed as the MTA tries to upgrade security measures on its various vehicles. According to the Daily News, system, called TransitCam, will start out by just recording images for later use (for investigators to refer back to after a crime), but it can be upgraded for live video transmissions. Also, the Transit Authority hopes to use video footage to disprove accident claims. And we're......

LAist has so much fun this week! They go to E3, where they overhear the timeless remark "Man, this is where nerdy girls get laid." Is that a promise? They also give us this week's best CDs and make us realize that LA is the best place to use Zillow. Ah, Houstonist. They're biking to work, that is, if they can figure out how to get there. That's right, Mapquest says "Houston had the......