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

25% off UberX and UberPool Rides This Weekend in DC

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Just a quick note that Uber is offering 25% off UberX and UberPool rides this weekend in the DC metro area. From the notification that I received: The discount maxes out at $5. UberX is the non-black car version of the personalized service.  With UberPool, you may have to share …

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The Winners of Free Inflight Internet!

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The winners have been chosen! The beginning of their email addresses are listed below. I’ll be reaching out to the winners tonight with a digital copy of their Gogo pass. Congrats to all the winners! ——————————————————- Internet on airplanes is proof that the future is now.  (Well, okay, flying cars …

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Video of a 747 Emergency Landing Due to Gear Failure

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This video is incredible.  Not because of what happens, but because of what doesn’t happen. When you watch it through the first time, it doesn’t look remarkable.  Because the pilot did such a good job. But the right outer landing gear never deployed.  That means the right wing wasn’t supported at …

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DC/NoVA Meet-Up: August 24th in Crystal City #GeekyPizza

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There is going to be a DC/NoVA Frequent Traveler Meet-up on August 24th in Crystal City, VA at the Tortoise & Hare Bar and Grille. Myself and Ed from Pizza in Motion are the hosts, and we welcome local travelers and not-so-locals-who-feel-like-popping-into-the-area-alike. The hashtag for the event is #GeekyPizza   It …

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Awesome R2D2 Thermos for only $12

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Amazon has a highly rated R2D2 thermos on sale for only $12. It will keep your beverages cold for up to 12 hours, and easily stores the location of brooding jedi. This is also one of those thermoses with a retractable straw.  I’m not saying you should drink at a …

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