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Sunday, May 13, 2018

A Few Observations on How to Access the Internet in China and more...

I was just in Shanghai for a few days. I haven't been in mainland China for a few years, and I was concerned about 'The Great Firewall' -- China blocks key elements of the internet (or at least elements that are key to how I use the internet). Here's ...

A Few Observations on How to Access the Internet in China and more...


A Few Observations on How to Access the Internet in China

I was just in Shanghai for a few days. I haven't been in mainland China for a few years, and I was concerned about 'The Great Firewall' -- China blocks key elements of the internet (or at least elements that are key to how I use the internet).

Here's how I prepared for that -- and had no problem getting access to the internet sites I needed.

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Chinese Tour Guide Deported for Pulling Flight Attendant’s Hair

At the end of the TV show Lassie there was a lesson to tie the whole story together. It began, "You see Timmy..." And the only one I can come up here is don't attack your flight attendant because while they're there primarily for your safety, if their safety is compromised it won't go well.

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What Happens When American Airlines Tries to Be Hipster?

I like American Airlines Admirals Clubs because of the AAgents who work there. The agents in the Austin club are amazing, they've taken great care of me during mechanical delays, cancellations and weather events. Before I moved to Texas the ladies in the club at Washington National were lifesavers as well.

However there is nothing hipster about an American Airlines club.

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This Woman is Amazing: Facebook Lives As She Gets Kicked Off Spirit Airlines

Earlier this month a woman was kicked off of a Spirit Airlines flight from Atlanta to Las Vegas. And she Facebook Live'd the experience, amassing nearly 4 million views.

Say says she doesn't cuss after dropping numerous profanities. She tells everyone they should be flying Delta. And she calls Spirit 'terrorists'. The video isn't safe for work. But it's hilarious. She even has a tangent discussing trip protection and whether Spirit is named after Jesus.

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Watch: Woman Finds Cheating Husband at the Airport, Grabs His Paramour By the Hair at Check-in

A woman discovered her husband was sneaking away with his girlfriend and she showed up at the airport in Medellin, Colombia. And she was captured on video grabbing the woman by the hair and dragging her away from the check-in line.

The two cheating hearts were headed to Cartagena, though it's not clear whether they actually made the flight. I'm guessing not.

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13,200 Bonus British Airways Avios and Earn Miles for Priceline Hotels

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.

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Business Class Awards Available to Australia – For Just 90,000 Miles Roundtrip!

Four years ago I covered the best uses of Virgin Atlantic miles. That was long before people started talking about amazing 120,000 mile ANA first class roundtrip awards between the US and Japan.

But did you know you can book US-Australia business class on Air New Zealand for just 90,000 miles roundtrip.. and right now there's actually availability?

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