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Redeem This: Why United’s Voucher-Redemption System Sucks
In the last two days, I’ve made two trips to JFK, neither of which culminated in a flight anywhere. Instead, I was there to cash in one of the vouchers I’d received after being bumped last summer. I’ve never before had a problem redeeming a voucher — from any airline — even though United makes the ridiculous requirement that you visit an airport in order to do so.
Google Text Saved My Life
Google Text no longer exists, but when it did, it helped me out in several situations. It has been replaced by services such as Siri and Alexa.
From Hush Puppies to Chicken Without Sexual Life
With the upcoming Beijing Summer Games (auspiciously beginning on 8-8-08), China’s hot to trot out preparations for its upcoming world party. Not only has the Forbidden City undergone extensive renovations, but now Chinese menus are getting a facelift. Being the grammar Nazi that I am, I find menu typos more […]
La Isla Bonita (St. Lucia)
Caribbean adventures underwater and onshore await in the country that boasts the “world’s only drive-through volcano.”
The World’s Most Unusual Place Names
Ever been to Fucking, Austria? How about Hell, Michigan? Whoever came up with these strange (and sometimes NSFW) place names must’ve had writer’s block.
Faithful and Devoted
As a love letter to fellow music lovers, the memoir of Robbins' time following Depeche Mode on the 1993 Devotional tour brings readers face to face with the artists she idolized, while speaking directly to the heart of every music fan.
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