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December 31, 2014

Create metadata preset in Lightroom

"Internet and social platforms have allow photographers to share their images and increase their reach exponentially. But sometimes, essential information, such as copyright details and attribution, get lost in the process. Luckily, we have the ability to attach all this information in our digital images during import or export. This embedded data is called the metadata."

from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/create-metadata-preset-lightroom/

United, Orbitz sue tiny Skiplagged, which crowdfunds a defense

About 1,500 people have donated funds to a 22-year-old entrepreneur, who is crowdfunding a legal defense fund in response to a lawsuit ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/tiny-travel-site-sued-united-orbitz/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tiny-travel-site-sued-united-orbitz

A peek at deserted London

CNN cameraman Woj Treszczynski captured these beautiful photographs of London's deserted streets at Christmas.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2014/12/31/orig-deserted-london-woj-treszczynski.cnn.html

Investigating AirAsia QZ8501: What needs to be done?

The investigation into how AirAsia Flight QZ8501 ended up at the bottom of the Java Sea, involves recovering the bodies, accessing the flight data recorders, and meticulously mapping where debris is found to reconstruct its path.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/31/world/asia/airasia-investigation/index.html

19 events worth traveling for in 2015

From birthday celebrations in Graceland to a Day of the Dead F1 race in Mexico City, travelers have no shortage of events to plan vacations around.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/31/travel/top-2015-events/index.html

51 biggest travel stories of 2014

From a year that's been everything from unpredictable to bizarre to catastrophic, these are the major travel stories.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/31/travel/year-in-travel-2014/index.html

Korean Air Executive Detained Over “Nut Rage” Incident

Here's your weekly update about Heather Cho, the nutty Korean Air executive that had an A380 bound for Seoul Incheon returned to the gate after she was displeased with the way she was served nuts.

To start, here are my previous posts in the saga:

The post Korean Air Executive Detained Over “Nut Rage” Incident appeared first on One Mile at a Time.

from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/12/31/korean-air-executive-detained-nut-rage-incident/

Five Things You Must Do Before the Clock Strikes Midnight

There are five things you should think about or act on today to make the most of your miles, earn the most miles, maximize your credit card benefits, and position yourself for a fantastic 2015. Here’s what you need to pay attention to before midnight (in some cases, in the relevant company’s home time zone): […]

The post Five Things You Must Do Before the Clock Strikes Midnight appeared first on View from the Wing.

from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/12/31/five-things-must-clock-strikes-midnight/

35 moments by age 35

An inspirational read to get you ready for 2015: Rock Climber and Matador Ambassador Katie Lambert reflects on her incredible life through the years.

from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/35-moments-age-35/

15 lesser-known ruins of the world

You've heard of Machu Picchu and Stonehenge. Snore. Here are some beautiful ruins you've never even heard of.

from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/photo-essay-12-lesser-known-ruins-of-the-world/

10 signs you're from Costa Rica

You had your first coffee before you were 5 years old and you include partying in your monthly budget. Sounds like you're a tico or tica!

from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-signs-born-raised-costa-rica/

7 things freelancers are sick of hearing

First up, freelancing IS a real job, and just because someone works alone doesn't mean they're lonely, says Matador's managing editor Katka Lapelosa.

from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/7-things-freelancers-sick-hearing/

Bodies Hold Clues To Final Moments

The flight data and cockpit voice recorders, which could help determine what caused Flight QZ8501 to crash, are yet to be found.

from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/airasia-flight-8501-mystery-grows-over-planes-last-moments-body-found-wearing-life-1770586

Those Miles Are MINE! Reward Currencies That Don’t Expire

The worst thing you could ever do with your miles is let them expire. This won’t happen to those of you who are constantly earning points and miles by traveling or having a co-branded credit card. It also won’t happen if you’re participating in a program that has a no-expiration policy. You can step away […]

from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/12/those-miles-are-mine-reward-currencies-that-dont-expire.html