Columbus, OH

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Emirates first class is a fantastic way to fly. Emirates offers incredible service and top-notch food and beverage options to first class passengers. And the seats themselves, even the old style ones shown below, are incredibly luxurious. Below you’ll find tips for finding and booking Emirates first class awards.

How to find and book Emirates first class awards

In the post What’s in Greg’s Wallet? 2024 Edition, I explained that I have three Custom Cash cards which I use exclusively for grocery purchases. Since these cards earn 5x on the category you spend the most, but only up to $500 per billing cycle, I can maximize earnings by using them only at grocery stores and only up to $500 each per month. Instead of keeping track of this myself, I used the Curve card to manage my Custom Cash spend. Whenever I spent more than $500 on a single Custom Cash card, I used Curve’s “Go Back in Time” feature to move the charge to another Custom Cash card. That was easy. But now, in the US, Curve is dead.

How I pay for groceries now that Curve is dead

Kissimmee, FL

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One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

In honor of its 50th anniversary, Wyndham Hotels brand Super 8 is “bringing back the iconic 1974 room rates of $8.88” for a limited time. At 8am on 8/8, you’ll be able to “book” one of 800 “throwback” rates of $8.88 plus tax at www.super8.com/50Years. This promotion is actually selling points — and it’ll be a great deal if you can snag it.

Super 8 50th anniversary promo: Reserve (i.e. buy 15K points) for $8.88 on 8/8

If you’re friends or family of an IHG employee, Loyalty Lobby points out that you can sometimes save a nice chunk and/or get a flexible rate that is about the same as the discounted nonrefundable rate, which could be a great option in some circumstances. Like the old saying goes, keep your friends close and your IHG agents closer.

IHG Friends & Family Rate sometimes offers good savings

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Sanford, FL

Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

Florida State

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

A couple of weeks ago, Hilton provided more details about how Hilton Aspire, Surpass and Business card quarterly or twice-annual credits would work when booking stays at their new (to them) AutoCamp and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) brands. Off the back of that post, a few people...

Official: Hilton gift cards can’t be redeemed at AutoCamp or SLH properties

Discover Card holders hoarding cash back rewards may want to log in and check for a discount on Apple gift cards. Doctor of Credit reports that Discover is offering 15% off on Apple Gift Cards, which means that a $100 Apple Gift Card should cost you $85 in Discover cash back.

Discover Card Rewards offering 15% off on Apple gift cards

Chase has expanded DoorDash benefits on several cards. As of August 2024, some cardholders will get several monthly discounts as well as DoorDash membership for varying amounts of time depending on your card. The Deal. Chase has expanded DoorDash benefits as follows:. Chase Sapphire, Sapphire Preferred, and Sapphire Reserve cardholders...

Chase adds DoorDash benefits on several cards

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Certain zodiac signs dread being single. They are emotional and like communicating with their partners. Yet, some signs aren’t lucky in love. They take long to find a suitable partner and start a new relationship. However, August 17 is a memorable day for three lonely zodiac signs who will fall in love shortly.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Loneliness Ends on August 17, 2024

This week saw a couple of big devaluations to LifeMiles and Qatar Airways, and yet Greg’s advice is still to hoard and charry pick. Is he right? Read on for more on the devals as well as the deals you can still get from Virgin points, whether you should spend toward Hyatt’s Milestone rewards and a lot more.

In a world of devaluations, should we still hoard? [Week in Review]

Capital One has increased the welcome offer on the Capital One Spark Cash Plus card, with there being two elements for the bonus you can earn. The first tier awards $2,000 bonus cashback after spending $30,000 in the first three months, then for big spenders you’ll earn $2,000 bonus cashback for every $500,000 you spend.

New Capital One Spark Cash Plus welcome offer: $2k cashback after $30k spend + $2k for every $500k after that

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

(01:40) – Noteworthy perks of the Wells Fargo One Key+ card…. Read more about the Wells Fargo One Key+ card here. (03:52) – Is the Wells Fargo One Key+ a good card?. (08:32) – Good alternatives to the Wells Fargo One Key+ card. Find our Best Category...

Podcast: Wells Fargo One Key+™ Mastercard | Card Talk Ep2 | 8-8-24

Denver, CO

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

We’ve written a bit in the past about Pepper Rewards, an instant gift card app that’s been offering 5% back on wide selection of gift cards, as well as 10% back on all gift cards for new users within the first 15 days. In addition, it’s been regularly running bonus sales that offered as much as 15.-20% back on some fairly desirable gift cards.

Pepper Rewards massively lowers earning rates

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

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An education in finding and booking Emirates first class awards, creating a fee-free wallet, tips for saving on CLEAR and more [Week in Review]

Pop quiz – do you really understand all the different transferable points out there? And speaking of transferable points, with Capital One’s transfer bonus to Qantas...

An education in finding and booking Emirates first class awards, creating a fee-free wallet, tips for saving on CLEAR and more [Week in Review]

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