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    NYTimes Article About MoneyPak and Fraud

    ByEdward August 1, 2014

    The NYTimes posted an article about MoneyPak, discussing a lot of the ways that it’s used for fraud. A typical example is fraudsters getting victims to load money onto MoneyPaks at CVS or Walgreens and then sending the reload codes to them where they then disappear with the money. It’s also discussed as a way for…

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  • Asiana | Lounge Reviews | Travel | Trip Reports

    Thailand 2014: Asiana Airlines First Class Lounge Seoul Incheon (ICN)

    ByEdward July 31, 2014August 13, 2014

    Introduction Cathay Pacific Lounge San Francisco Cathay Pacific First Class San Francisco to Hong Kong Cathay Pacific Lounge The Pier Hong Kong Cathay Pacific Business Class Hong Kong to Bangkok Millennium Hilton Bangkok Cooking with Poo Overnight Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai Le Meridien Chiang Mai Patara Elephant Farm Bangkok Airways Economy Class Chiang…

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    Thailand 2014: Asiana Business Class Hong Kong to Seoul Incheon (HKG to ICN)

    ByEdward July 30, 2014August 13, 2014

    Introduction Cathay Pacific Lounge San Francisco Cathay Pacific First Class San Francisco to Hong Kong Cathay Pacific Lounge The Pier Hong Kong Cathay Pacific Business Class Hong Kong to Bangkok Millennium Hilton Bangkok Cooking with Poo Overnight Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai Le Meridien Chiang Mai Patara Elephant Farm Bangkok Airways Economy Class Chiang…

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  • Lounge Reviews | Thai | Travel | Trip Reports

    Thailand 2014: Thai Airways Lounge Hong Kong Airport (HKG)

    ByEdward July 29, 2014August 13, 2014

    Introduction Cathay Pacific Lounge San Francisco Cathay Pacific First Class San Francisco to Hong Kong Cathay Pacific Lounge The Pier Hong Kong Cathay Pacific Business Class Hong Kong to Bangkok Millennium Hilton Bangkok Cooking with Poo Overnight Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai Le Meridien Chiang Mai Patara Elephant Farm Bangkok Airways Economy Class Chiang…

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  • Lounge Reviews | Singapore | Travel | Trip Reports

    Thailand 2014: Singapore Airlines Lounge Hong Kong Airport (HKG)

    ByEdward July 28, 2014August 13, 2014

    Introduction Cathay Pacific Lounge San Francisco Cathay Pacific First Class San Francisco to Hong Kong Cathay Pacific Lounge The Pier Hong Kong Cathay Pacific Business Class Hong Kong to Bangkok Millennium Hilton Bangkok Cooking with Poo Overnight Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai Le Meridien Chiang Mai Patara Elephant Farm Bangkok Airways Economy Class Chiang…

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  • Thai | Travel | Trip Reports

    Thailand 2014: Thai Airways First Class Bangkok to Hong Kong (BKK to HKG)

    ByEdward July 27, 2014August 13, 2014

    Introduction Cathay Pacific Lounge San Francisco Cathay Pacific First Class San Francisco to Hong Kong Cathay Pacific Lounge The Pier Hong Kong Cathay Pacific Business Class Hong Kong to Bangkok Millennium Hilton Bangkok Cooking with Poo Overnight Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai Le Meridien Chiang Mai Patara Elephant Farm Bangkok Airways Economy Class Chiang…

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  • Credit Cards

    Results from My Most Recent Round of Credit Card Applications

    ByEdward July 24, 2014

    Yesterday, I said that I had applied for three different credit cards. I was instantly approved for the Barclays US Airways card, but I received pending decisions for the Citi Executive AAdvantage card and the Bank of America Alaska Airlines card. I called reconsideration for both Citi and Bank of America. The Citi call was…

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    My Most Recent Round of Credit Card Applications

    ByEdward July 23, 2014

    I wrote last week that I was feeling pretty meh about credit card churning, which is true. But it’s also true that not applying for new credit cards is like leaving miles on the table, and so I got off my butt today and applied for a couple of new cards. #1 was the Citi…

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  • Thai

    Inefficient Things: The Hour-Long Massage for Thai Airways First Class Passengers

    ByEdward July 21, 2014

    People make such a big deal about the free massages doled out for premium cabin passengers by Thai Airways at the Bangkok airport. Bloggers galore expound upon how the Thai Airways ground experience is one of the best in the world, even if their in-flight product doesn’t measure up (note: I don’t believe that their…

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  • Alaska | American | Travel

    American Airlines Admirals Club Membership Reciprocal Access to Alaska Airlines Board Rooms (SEA, PDX, ANC)

    ByEdward July 16, 2014

    I have an AA Admirals Club membership through the Citi Executive AAdvantage card. I also no longer have an Amex Platinum card, as I cancelled that soon after redeeming my airline credit with them after they got rid of AA/US club access. By canceling my Amex Platinum card, I no longer have unlimited access to Alaska…

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