October, 2013

• 9 October

  How Accurate Is the TSA at Catching Terrorists?

  If the TSA’s system at the airport (let’s say for example) is 99% accurate, does this mean they are 99% accurate in catching terrorists?  That would be my assumption, until I read an article our guest poster, Art Carden wrote on Forbes.com. According to Art, when a NSA program (talking …

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• 9 October

  The Radisson Harrisburg, Camp Hill and the Mystery of the Handprint

  When Keri suggested going to Hershey, PA, we searched for hotels in the area.  Even though we would have loved to stay at the Hotel Hershey (and I would have loved to spend all day drinking those peanut butter cup martinis), we decided to be cost effective and use some …

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• 9 October

  Planning a Mileage Run

  How do you make the most out things like going for US Airways Trial Preferred Status, or the Triple EQMs people like Keri got? We don’t have a magic ball that shows us where the fares are.  Unless you count The Flight Deal, in which case–we do! I’m using US …

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• 7 October

  Strange Travel News

  It’s been an odd news day in the travel world. Here are some highlights: A young boy snuck into the airport, past security, and onto a Las Vegas-bound plane–all without a ticket. (Of course, the TSA is already contemplating changes because of this. Their concern was making sure the public …

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• 7 October

  Getting a Steak in Omaha, Nebraska—J’s on Jackson

  Keri and I were determined to get a great steak while in Omaha.  So we were delighted to run into someone at Frequent Traveler University with detailed knowledge of the Omaha area. For everyone else who got that great fare to Omaha (or is just headed there anyway!), here’s a …

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• 5 October

  “Behind the Seeds” of Epcot’s Sustainability Exhibit

  

  One thing I love about Epcot is that there is more to it than just the rides and exhibits.  One thing Epcot does is host a greenhouse aimed at finding more sustainable ways of growing food.  When I was here with Keri, I noticed some people walking around while we …

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• 5 October

  Sipping Your Way Through Epcot

  One of the most fun things for me in Epcot is trying the food and beverages in the different countries.  Keri and I went wine tasting through the different countries, and my sister and I decided to take a different tack.  We attempted to go through each country drinking what …

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• 4 October

  Flying By the Seat of Your Pants

  The one thing I really love about miles is how flexible it makes travel. Last month, my ice skating coach of ~15 years passed away, and I was trying to get funeral and service information.  I found out the service by the other figure skaters was in a few hours. …

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• 3 October

  PC Version Now Available Again! Free Photo Editing Software Still Live

  It’s still alive! Amazon.com has a deal on Corel Aftershot Pro for Mac AND PC that marks the product down from $99.99 to $12.99. They are also offering a software coupon code that takes $15 off: MACR0913 which makes this product free. The coupon is also valid on the PC …

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• 3 October

  Free Photo Editing Software Still Live, Plus Take Better Photos!

  It’s still alive!  Amazon.com has a deal on Corel Aftershot Pro for Mac that marks the product down from $99.99 to $12.99. They are also offering a software coupon code that takes $15 off: MACR0913 which makes this product free. The coupon is also valid on the PC download edition, …

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