Smiling at SkyMiles

When Delta announced they were merging with Northwest, many were skeptical - especially those of us who fly Delta a lot.  It seems upon further review that the merger is going to be a good thing for SkyMiles members and today I was very pleased to see that the "new" Delta has brought back segments as a way to earn elite status. 

This is huge for those of us in Atlanta and other hub cities that fly a lot, but cannot seem to to catch a long enough flight to build up the miles for that next elite level and an even bigger deal for flyers out of cities like New Orleans and Jacksonville that must connect to get everywhere they are going. 

I am very pleased with these changes and hope Delta continues to make changes with their loyal customers in mind.

Must See Travel Web Sites

Here is my latest must see travel web sites (in no particular order):

1. Farecast - Predicting airfares is tough. This site makes it easier by giving you advice based on historic data if the price is likely to go up, down, or stay the same based on your travel dates.

2. Happy Median - Ever have multiple friends getting together and you cannot decide where to meet that would be fair to everyone, well Happy Median takes care of this by allowing you to enter multiple addresses, selecting the type of place you want to meet and providing recommendations of locations as central as possible to everyone.

3. Inside Trip - InsideTrip takes flight search to another level by letting you add comfort level as a search parameter. Is legroom important to you? Aircraft type? Lost-bag or on-time percentages? InsideTrip is the sight for you.

4. Trip It - TripIt takes the hassle out of travel itineraries. Simply forward your travel confirmation e-mails to its email address and TripIt will build you a master itinerary, complete with flight/hotel info, maps, driving directions, weather reports, and much more. This site is a real time saver!

Best Undiscovered Web Sites of 2008

It is ironic how the printed press is slowly folding their tents and going home or joining the rest of us on the Internet. PC Magazine is one of those publications making the switch and with their last print issue they did some great work on the "Top 100 Undiscovered Web Sites of 2008".

This is a good list and you will find some sites that do the expected. For me sites like Jott.com, Meebo.com and YouConvertIt.com jumped to the top of my must explore list.

Check out article on the Top 100 here, or, go directly to the list by clicking here.

How To Rob A Vegas Poker Room

Like this....

http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/pokerblog/archives/007012.php

...but who plays at the Sahara anyways?  

The Rat Pack Has Moves

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Our Family's Country Christmas Dance

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The Definition of Politics

Politics comes from two words. Poly, meaning many and tics - a blood sucking parasite. Based on this breakdown I guess many of those that represent us are blood sucking parasites.

Do you need additional explanation?