Fed up with Big Data? Blame the socialists

SYSTEMS: Modern computer nerds (especially those from Silicon Valley) can’t take credit for every trend in technology, not least Big Data. In ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/big-data-socialism/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fed-big-data-blame-socialists

Will increased ebola screenings work?

Another American Ebola patient arrived in the United States on Monday, reminding the nation that the virus killing thousands of people in West Africa, will likely continue crossing U.S. borders.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/06/health/ebola-us/index.html

American Introducing Cadillac Tarmac Transfers… and 7500 Miles for a Test Drive!

There’s a brand new announcement today of an American Airlines Cadillac partnership. It brings tarmac transfers for high value customers making tight connections at certain airports, and a new promotion to earn miles for test drives, with possibly more to come. Make Tight Connections By Driving Across the Tarmac in a Cadillac American launched tarmac […]

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Get proactive about screening for Ebola

With the news that a Liberian citizen has been diagnosed with Ebola on U.S. soil, the Obama administration must finally act to ensure that the disease does not spread further.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/06/opinion/portman-ebola-active-screening-needed/index.html

4 Years of California in 4 Minutes

This incredible 4-minute timelapse video of California was filmed over 4 years. From Santa Cruz to San Francisco, then down to Orange County, Pasadena, and San Diego, I enjoyed the rays in the Golden State all last week during this portion of my latest tour. Thanks, Cali! I’m now on to Toronto… another great place,…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/4-years-of-california-in-4-minutes/

Virgin Atlantic MasterCard Up To 90,000 Mile Sign-Up Bonus Back

Back in August I wrote about the increased sign-up bonus on the Virgin Atlantic MasterCard. While the card has had fairly good bonuses in the past, this was the best I had ever seen, at up to 90,000 miles after qualifying spend. Anyway, a while after I posted the link it seemed to have disappeared, though the offer is back once again.

The Virgin Atlantic MasterCard isn't the most lucrative credit card out there given that I don’t find it to be very rewarding for everyday spend, and I don’t find their Flying Club miles to be all that valuable.

Still, this has the potential to be a good sign-up bonus, especially if you have a lot of the other lucrative cards out there, and if you spend a lot in categories that don't other qualify for bonuses.

The card is marketed as offering up to 90,000 miles, as follows:

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/10/06/vs-90k/

TripAdvisor reveals how users interact with restaurants online

Such is TripAdvisor‘s increasing focus on restaurants that it is now making a big effort to evangelise about the impact of reviews ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/tripadvisor-impact-restaurant-reviews/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tripadvisor-reveals-users-interact-restaurants-online

What Mexicans say vs. what we mean

We say: “Can I call you back in five minutes?” We mean: “Five minutes is long enough for me to completely forget you ever called me. Better call me again.”



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/12-things-mexicans-say-vs-really-mean/

Next time, don’t let your hotel block your wireless hotspot

from Elliott http://elliott.org/deal-of-the-day/dont-let-em-block-hotspot-next-marriott-stay/

8 signs this is your first time in Spain

You think noon is at 12pm. We know it is. Technically. But reality is different in Spain: noon (mediodía) means lunch time or anytime between 1:30 and 4pm.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/8-signs-first-time-spain/

Voices of America's migrant workers

In reality they are travelers, impossibly hard workers, and loving mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters making their way through this country.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/voices-americas-trabajadores-golondrinas/

Should You Apply for the 70,000 Mile Ink Sign-Up Bonus?

I’ve been playing this card game for a long time now and there are few offers that reach the level of attractiveness as the current Ink Plus Business Card limited-time offer. You get 70,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $5,000 in three months. The last time an offer was this good was the 100K from […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/should-you-apply-for-the-70000-mile-ink-sign-up-bonus.html

Should airline extend elite benefits for soldier in war zone?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/can-this-trip-be-saved-2/airline-extend-elite-benefits-soldier-war-zone/

Across the Water Hazard

The Artist This artist that made that statue across the water is Max Patte. Be sure to check out some of his other work too! I believe he’s also the guy that designed the new suit for Batman, among other things! Daily Photo – Across the Water Hazard The Hills golfcourse near my home has […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/10/06/across-the-water-hazard/

Hyatt’s Mobile App Goes “Ooops.”

On Thursday I wrote about a stackable Hyatt bonus — 1000 extra Gold Passport points per stay booked through a Hyatt mobile channel, which can be earned on top of the current 50,000 point promotion. Several readers identified problems completing a reservation with the new Hyatt app. SkiCo asked if I would reach out to […]

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