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Updated April 19, 2022

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How to Get Free Upgrades on Flights - NerdWallet

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Code-sharing confusion scuttles Bahamas vacation

What?!

Since when does a colleague qualify to be a person's supervisor.  Give us a break!

Code-sharing confusion scuttles Bahamas vacation:

"When you're on a code-sharing flight, it means you need to be extra careful. Don't just call your airline to confirm the flight - call the airline operating the flight. A system error like this, while rare, might be caught with a simple call.

If you're stuck in a situation like this again, politely ask the Expedia representative to escalate the call. You can do that by calmly asking to speak with that person's direct supervisor - not "a supervisor" or "someone in charge" since that can be interpreted in many ways and could land you with an agent's colleague who will proceed to tell you it can't be done."

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Overhead Bin - Mishandled bag rates drop, but tensions remain in the airline cabin

Updated April 25, 2022:

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I'm definitely in the 72.4 %.   ... and I've certainly seen my share of attempts to put a piano in the overhead bin, 'nuff said.

Overhead Bin - Mishandled bag rates drop, but tensions remain in the airline cabin:

"Either way, for many travelers, the improvement in mishandled-bag rates is likely to be considered small consolation in light of the crush of carry-on bags in the cabin. In fact, according to a report issued by U.S. Travel, an industry trade association, last November, 72.4 percent of air travelers listed “people who bring too many carry-on bags through the security checkpoint” as one of their top five frustrations — more than any other complaint.

“All [the airlines] have done is move the problem from the belly of the plane to the cabin,” said Hess. “You sit there and someone comes in and insists they can fit their piano in the overhead bin. It’s ridiculous.”"

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Mesothelioma Blog: Golfer Fred Couples designates Presidents Cup funds to mesothelioma research

Updated April 25, 2022

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Golf Legend Fred Couples Directs Presidents Cup Money to Mesothelioma Research Funding - Asbestos.com

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Mesothelioma Blog: Golfer Fred Couples designates Presidents Cup funds to mesothelioma research | myMeso:

"Professional golfer Fred Couples designated $25,000 from the 2011 Presidents Cup tournament to go to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. The Presidents Cup tournament raised a record-setting $4.5 million in proceeds to be distributed to charitable organizations around the world. Beneficiaries are chosen by the 30 players, captains and captains’ assistants. Couples chose the Meso Foundation with his girlfriend and caddy, Midge Elo Trammell, whose father, George Sheldon Elo, passed away in 2009 after a battle with pleural mesothelioma."

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Beer makes men smarter: study

Researchers report that men with a couple beers under their belts were actually better at solving brain-teasers than their sober counterparts.

Beer makes men smarter: study - NY Daily News:

"“Sometimes the really creative stuff comes out when you’re having a glass of wine over dinner, or when you’re taking a shower,” Wiley said."

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Google HotPot - One of 10 Google Products You (Probably) Never Knew Existed

Updated July 8, 2022

Sadly, Google HotPot was discontinued in 2011.

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I never knew about this until today.  Check it out!

10 Google Products You (Probably) Never Knew Existed:

"Google HotPot – With SO MANY food review and recommendation services in existence, this seems like an odd one to add to the Google bucket list. And although it sits pretty seamlessly on top of Google Places. But I don’t know anyone who uses it, do you?"

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Pickpocket-proof pants and other gear to keep your valuables safe

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Can Tiger Woods win? Watch for these signs

Watch for these signs and more . . .

• Keep track of his three-putts: No more than four
• Translating his Masters IQ into well-executed shots
• Is he pulverizing the par-5s?

Can Tiger Woods win? Watch for these signs – USATODAY.com:

"Woods has 12 top-10s in 15 starts as a professional at Augusta National. In his last seven starts here, he hasn't done worse than a tie for sixth. Over time, patterns have formed regarding what happens when he wins here and when he doesn't.
Here are factors that might decide whether Woods breaks through again this weekend and dons a fifth green jacket."

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Wine-Knows Travel: Truffle Oil --- Buyer Beware!

Say it isn't so!  I didn't know any better until now, so I'm sure I've fallen for the knockoffs in the past.

Let the buyer beware!

Wine-Knows: Fine Wine and Gourmet Food Journeys for the Discerning Traveler: Truffle Oil---Buyer Beware!:

"Mama mia…imagine my surprise when I came across an article in the New York Times talking about knock-off truffle oils.  If it says "Truffle Essence" or "Truffle Aroma" it is SYNTHETIC, made in a laboratory from chemicals that mimic the smell of the glorious tuber.

Buyer Beware!  If you’re shopping for truffle oil be sure to carefully inspect the label to make sure it says “infused with white truffles.”  Don’t even think about labels that have “essence” or “aroma,” as their imposters made with 2,4-dithiapentane in some lab."

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Tiger Woods faces psychological must-win with 54-hole lead at Bay Hill

This is a critical juncture for Tiger. I agree. He really needs to win this one . . .

Mark Cannizzaro: Tiger Woods faces psychological must-win with 54-hole lead at Bay Hill - NYPOST.com:

"The greatest closer on the planet this side of Mariano Rivera must close today, put his foot on the throat of Bay Hill’s 18 holes and the remaining contenders in the Arnold Palmer Invitational field and win.

In a year when blown 54-hole leads have trended toward an epidemic (Kyle Stanley at Torrey Pines, Spencer Levin in Phoenix, Charlie Wi at Pebble Beach and Bubba Watson at Doral), Woods today will try to close out his 49th victory in the 53 career events in which he’s entered the final round with the lead.

If he does, it will be Woods’ first PGA Tour victory since the BMW Championship in September 2009, which also happened to be the last time he carried the outright 54-hole lead into a Sunday and closed the deal."

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Tiger Woods holds share of lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Go Tiger!

Tiger Woods holds share of lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational - ESPN:

"On Friday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Tiger Woods looked like the player who had won the tournament a record six times.

His second-round 7-under 65 gives him a two-day total of 10 under, and with 36 holes to play, he has a share of the lead with Charlie Wi."

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Rick Smith on The Big Miss: Hank Haney violated player-coach confidentiality

It's good to see that some folks have some common sense and a moral compass . . .

Rick Smith on The Big Miss: Hank Haney violated player-coach confidentiality - ESPN:

"Rick Smith, a long-time swing instructor on the PGA Tour and former teacher to Phil Mickelson and other notable players, including Rocco Mediate and Lee Janzen, spoke out on Wednesday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational about Hank Haney's forthcoming book, "The Big Miss," about the teacher's six years as Tiger Woods' swing coach.

"I would rather be broke and not have a penny to my name before I violate the code of player-teacher confidentiality," Smith said. "In 27 years out here, I've never done that. I'm personally upset with Hank because he's broken and violated our code of ethics. If you have the opportunity and you're privileged to conversations, you will not and should not share anything from them with anyone. I don't care who it is.

"For all the guys who have committed their lives to teaching, this should be very upsetting and I know that I'm not the only one that feels this way. What Hank did is against the rules.""

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Tiger Woods' Achilles' tendon injury is a mild strain

Tiger Woods' Achilles' tendon injury is a mild strain - latimes.com:

"Woods disclosed late Monday that tests on his sore left Achilles' tendon revealed a mild strain, keeping open the chance he could return in time for next week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational.

“Got good news from doc tonight,” the golfer told his Twitter followers. “Only mild strain of left Achilles. Can resume hitting balls late in week and hopeful for next week.”"

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Women Who Drink Moderately Have Lower Stroke Risk : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

Women Who Drink Moderately Have Lower Stroke Risk : Shots - Health Blog : NPR:

"Good news for those of us who see a glass of wine at the end of the day as Mom's reward: Light to moderate drinking may reduce the risk of stroke in women.

Women who drink a glass of wine, beer or a mixed drink daily were less likely to have strokes compared to women who don't drink at all, according to a findings from an ongoing study that has followed the health of more than 80,000 women for 26 years."

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Swing for the moon: No. 16 at Olympic to play 670 yards for U.S. Open

June 24, 2024

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Whoa! That's one heck of a long 670 yard hole.

Swing for the moon: No. 16 at Olympic to play 670 yards for U.S. Open | On Golf with Ron Kroichick | an SFGate.com blog:

"Memo to Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson and their power-hitting cohorts: Bring all you got.

The Olympic Club’s Lake Course counts as a short track by modern standards, but No. 16 will test even the big boys during the U.S. Open in June. That par-5 officially will measure 670 yards, making it the longest hole in Open history."

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Naples - the Birthplace of Pizza - Wine-Knows Travel

Sharing a snippet from my favorite travel maven. I learned a few things from this latest post, Naples - the Birthplace of Pizza:

Wine-Knows: Fine Wine & Gourmet Food Journeys for the Discerning Traveler:

"I am told by professionals that one of the secrets of a perfect pizza is the oven. Not only must it be wood-fired (which adds complex flavors), but a faultless pizza must also be cooked at temperatures as high as 700-800 degrees. At this heat pizzas only need to bake one minute. In Napoli, less is more with toppings. You’ll never see a combo. Simplicity reigns supreme and most shops feature only one or two toppings…usually as separate pizzas and not together. San Marzano tomatoes, discussed a few days ago, are the basis for the sauce, however, many pizzas do not have a sauce.

A jug of wine and thou…and a slice of pizza from Napoli."

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How Waiters Read Your Table

This is an interesting read. Waiters are watching your every move!

How Waiters Read Your Table - WSJ.com:

"The Signals You May Be Sending

If a waiter reads the needs of your table correctly, you're likely to end up with a good experience. Inadvertently giving off the wrong signals can doom a table to service that's too rushed, too slow or just off kilter. Here, how to work the system."

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Wine-and-Golf Pairings Back in Season

Unfiltered: Wine-and-Golf Pairings Back in Season | Unfiltered | News & Features | Wine Spectator:

"It seems golf and fine wine have become ubiquitous, with good reason—they're probably the only two vices that retirees and their cardiologists can agree on."

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CLEAR - Speed through Airport Security

Updated July 6, 2023

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I'm thrilled that CLEAR is back with us! Speed through security lines, once again!

CLEAR blog | Speed through Airport Security | CLEAR Blog:

"San Francisco International’s Airport Commission confirmed today that CLEAR, the nation’s pre-eminent biometric secure ID program, has been awarded a lease to operate an expedited traveler service at SFO. This means that travelers can soon pass through security, efficiently and predictably, saving time otherwise spent standing in line.

CLEARmembers will have exclusive access to CLEARlanes at SFO."

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Mike Weir’s Winning Wines

Updated 12/11/2022

Sad news.

Canada’s Mike Weir Wine placed into receivership - The Drinks Business

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Mike Weir’s Winning Wines - Business Review Canada:

"Did you know that Weir has a passion for wine? Not many people do, as his professional golfing career overshadows his business ventures in the media. Getting into the industry with his wife based on a passion for wine, Weir entered the wine industry with just five rows of vines in his front yard. Parallel to growth of the Niagara wine industry recognition, Weir’s interest in wine-making increased and he launched his first wines in April of 2005. Today, Mike Weir Winery is award winning and has become a successful venture for Weir, something he is proud of." 

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