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Act Now: Free JetBlue Ticket When You Buy Board Game (for $20)
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Support a Good Cause While Someone Else Does a Polar Plunge
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Monster Brand Headphone Splitters–Two for $4 Today!
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A reader just commented that they were unable to find Expedia’s no-deductible rental insurance on their website–and it appears they’ve gotten rid of that benefit. In May, I wrote about their new no-deductible option. Apparently, it ended up being short-lived (for whatever reason). Now, while the rental insurance is the …
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There’s been a story going around (especially on Twitter) about a family that was kicked off a JetBlue flight because the mother was holding their squirmy toddler. From the Consumerist: A family that purchased a separate seat for their 2-year-old son on a JetBlue flight say they were just trying …
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This Travel Jacket Literally Has Everything Built-In–Including a Neck Pillow
I was poking around on Kickstarter and came across this jacket that claims to be …
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This Product Will Help You Pack Faster and Keep You From Forgetting Things
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This Device Promises to Give You Unlimited Worldwide 4G Wi-Fi
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This “Smart” Belt Helps Your Keep Your Waistline in Check
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Reminder: DC-Area Meetup is October 10th!