Jeanne Marie Hoffman

Former bartender, still a geek. One equal part each cookies, liberty, football, music, travel, libations. Stir vigorously. +Jeanne Marie Hoffman Jeanne on Twitter

Did Someone Get Kicked Off a Flight for Being a Trump Supporter?

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When perusing the web today, I started seeing articles about a woman who was kicked off a flight for being a Trump supporter.  This didn’t seem quite right to me, primarily because I don’t see politics intersecting with everyday air travel much. Flight attendants seem to care more about whether …

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These Pills Will Make You Poop Glitter

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A conversation I was having about the latest thing Moxie has (literally) gotten into reminded me of this interesting product. For the low cost of $10, you too can have poop that sparkles. (Read also: How glitter can be mistaken for bomb residue at airport security). Although the product insists …

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Fly to Milan, Italy for only $486 on American Airlines

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The great fare sales to Europe continue.  You can fly to Milan, Italy on American Airlines for only $486 from Miami. I’m currently pricing this one out for myself potentially. I’ve been planning an Italy trip with my mom, but this may be too soon for that.  Even still, I’m …

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Fly from the US to Sweden for Only ~$440 on United

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Here’s yet another great European fare.  You can fly to Stockholm, Sweden for only about $440 on United Airlines. From the Flight Deal: Valid for travel on the outbound in early December or January, 2017 – March, 2017. A 7 day minimum stay is required. Availability is limited. Must purchase …

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Man Tries to Catch Flight by Claiming There’s a Bomb on Board

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Recently, I’ve written on a few instances of outlandish, drunk behavior in the air.  It’s easy to know what the passenger is thinking because, well, they aren’t. They’re drunk. But there are times when I can’t even begin to imagine what could have possibly led someone to believe something was a …

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Why Few People Have *Actually* Died in Flight

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I was reading through a discussion on deaths in flight when I came across a very interesting point someone made. Now, I don't exactly know what I decided to go down this morbid rabbit hole, but it's quite fascinating. There are only a few people in history who have actually died in flight.

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Fly from the US to Shanghai, China for Only ~$400

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Delta has a great deal on flights to Shanghai, China.  You can fly there from Portland for only $423. This deal is:  Valid for travel on the outbound until early December. Must purchase at least 3 days in advance of departure Read more: http://www.theflightdeal.com/2016/11/06/delta-423-portland-shanghai-china-roundtrip-including-all-taxes/#ixzz4PGAyp4uM I subscribe to the Flight Deals …

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The Penguin Cheating Scandal that Has Shocked the World

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Imagine you are a penguin, coming home from a long day in the office–only to find your wife-penguin shacked up with another. This is the situation that faced one of our flippered friends recently.  This penguin–let’s call him Franklin–Franklin arrived home to find his home was no longer his and his wife …

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