He said the airport is also moving forward with a runway expansion that will give mid-sized aircraft more options during inclement weather, but that project won't be finished until the end of next year.

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Features include lane assistance, traffic rerouting, parking options, safety camera alerts, weather information and much more.

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While I researched options, I also checked the weather in cities that I knew I could connect through, in order to avoid further issues.

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If there is a trend, Mr Rosedale says, it is perhaps that Second Life does best in places with bad weather, fast broadband connections and unexciting entertainment options.

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In addition to music options, the IS9181 also offers localized weather (based on zip code) and personalized horoscope content, as well as a full color LCD for easy viewing.

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