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How Deals Made the USA Suspect I’m a Drug Trafficker

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I’m of the belief that if there’s a good fare, I’m going to take it.  And sometimes when the airfare deals are *really* good, I get creative. There were a bunch of great fares to the Caribbean.  They weren’t mistake deals, but definitely in the $100-$200 range. I decided, instead …

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Carry-On Bags Made Out of JetBlue Uniforms

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What did JetBlue do when they changed uniforms?  Recycle the old ones into bags!   According to USA Today in the Sky: JetBlue joined up with Manhattan Portage, the company that first popularized and continues to make iconic New York City bicycle messenger bags and this week (just in time …

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Staying at the (haunted) Driskill in Austin, TX

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When I’m in Austin, I always try to make sure I’m staying at the Driskill if at all possible.  It’s got the Texas flavor and kitsch-factor I’m looking for. And because since so many people took up residence in it, it supposedly is very haunted! I’ve stayed many times in …

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