Monthly Archives: March 2011

How to game the frequent flyer system on airlines

Lifehacker posted this video of Evan Handshaw-Plath giving a quick 5-minute talk at OSCON 2011 on how to hack (or game) the frequent flyer system that many airlines offer. This is like extreme coupon clippers but for flying and his … Continue reading

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Clarks billboard near the High Line

Remember how I said those Clarks ads popping up all over NYC that I did will be on billboards too? Well, here it is! Thanks to Drew for spotting this one and letting me know where it is (19th Street … Continue reading

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One studio’s plans for The High Bridge

Arch Daily has posted some amusing mockups from in situ studio of their proposed High Bridge restructuring and revitalization plan. in situ studio hopes that the opening of the High Bridge will bring back a sense of community to this … Continue reading

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The President’s Secret Tent

Photo: The White House GOOD writes briefly about the super-secret mobile command center known as the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) that the President travels with at just about all times. The White House Flickr recently posted an image of … Continue reading

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iPad 2 Smart Cover video

The iPad 2 Smart Cover is one of those things you see at first and think “Well, that’s sort of stupid”. But once you get your hands on one and actually see it snap strongly in place and realize how … Continue reading

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Bike preview

The warmer weather is slowly (very slowly) creeping up on those of us here in NYC and if you’re in the market to purchase a bike for cruising around town, I highly suggest that you hold off for just a … Continue reading

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