Welcome to LH’s first post from 35,000 feet!  I’m currently flying from Los Angeles to New York on Virgin flight 412.  I’ve got free Wi-fi and a full-touch screen media center embedded in the seat in front of me.  The media center features full satellite television courtesy of Dish Network, so you can follow Sportscenter on ESPN (news flash: reports that Allen Iverson will retire from the NBA), the latest world news on CNN, or follow the latest in culture on Boing Boing.  Of course, the media center also features current, classic, and foreign films.  Both the bottom of the screen, which tilts for ease of use and comfort, and the handy remote that is attached to your armrest feature a slot to slide your credit or debit card, so you can purchase movies or, in my case, a $7 can of 21st Amendment IPA beer.  Needless to say, I’m enjoying this flight immensely.  Oh, and the purple ambient light sure sets a gentle mood.  This is my first flight on Virgin, and I have to say I recommend it highly.  Both the amenities on the flight and the entire staff have been superb.  Here’s to a safe landing!