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Jan 27, 2011, 2:18 pm
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Jan 27, 2011, 2:19 pm
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Jan 27, 2011, 2:23 pm
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Jan 27, 2011, 2:23 pm
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Jan 27, 2011, 2:29 pm
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Try Whole Foods.
BSG is ^^....
And #6 is SUPER^
BSG is ^^....
And #6 is SUPER^
Jan 27, 2011, 2:30 pm
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I also really liked the Delta MD80 shuttle. Snag an exit row on one of those puppies, disembark on the back stairs, and I was at my car within 5 min. at LGA. Our office in DC is in Crystal City so I'd often just walk off the plane, into the terminal, snag a Dunkin' just outside security, and walk across the flyover into our office. All in 10 min. flat.
Next week I'll be doing DCA - LGA - BOS one afternoon for the miles.
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Jan 27, 2011, 2:32 pm
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Richard Branson, discussing his new Virgin Hotels concept at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit:
After being escorted on stage by four Virgin flight attendants (he did have a recent skiing accident), he wasted no time taking a shot at Marriott saying his hotels will be fun and there will be no frustrations. “If you want breakfast at 3 a.m. you should be able to get it, and you won’t be banned from watching sexy films. We will have great quality sexy films.” The overflow luncheon crowd howled. In fact, the publicity surrounding the news that Marriott will be pulling porn from its in-room entertainment systems had people smirking throughout the conference.
After being escorted on stage by four Virgin flight attendants (he did have a recent skiing accident), he wasted no time taking a shot at Marriott saying his hotels will be fun and there will be no frustrations. “If you want breakfast at 3 a.m. you should be able to get it, and you won’t be banned from watching sexy films. We will have great quality sexy films.” The overflow luncheon crowd howled. In fact, the publicity surrounding the news that Marriott will be pulling porn from its in-room entertainment systems had people smirking throughout the conference.
Jan 27, 2011, 2:44 pm
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Remembering the 10 members of the Oklahoma State men's basketball team that died in a horrible plane crash 10 years ago this week. It came on the heels of our bonfire collapse when I was at A&M, and it really hit everyone hard.
http://blog.newsok.com/photo/2011/01...member-the-10/
http://blog.newsok.com/photo/2011/01...member-the-10/
Jan 27, 2011, 2:45 pm
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Congrats!
Thanks!
I just enabled the new SSL log-in on my 
book account. In doing so, I realized my account had someone log into it last night that was not me. Fortunately nothing harmful appears to have been done. I'm now in the process of changing passwords everywhere. My old password was strong and secure, but if someone managed to get it and figure out where else I go online, they'd have access to me on a variety of other sites.
book account. In doing so, I realized my account had someone log into it last night that was not me. Fortunately nothing harmful appears to have been done. I'm now in the process of changing passwords everywhere. My old password was strong and secure, but if someone managed to get it and figure out where else I go online, they'd have access to me on a variety of other sites.Thanks!
Jan 27, 2011, 2:47 pm
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Jan 27, 2011, 3:00 pm
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Well, I hope I did the right thing. After BBQ Thursday with Starwood Lurker, I stopped by the Target across the street to get a baby shower gift for my cousin as directed by my wife.
Upon receipt and review of the registry list, no one had bought the new kid any diapers.
That has all changed.
Upon receipt and review of the registry list, no one had bought the new kid any diapers.
That has all changed.
Jan 27, 2011, 3:04 pm
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Conference call finished. Next stop: Happy Hour!
Jan 27, 2011, 3:05 pm
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Jan 27, 2011, 3:06 pm
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Jan 27, 2011, 3:07 pm
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I'd say SPG has a good thing going with W and Le Meridien brands. However, Hyatt has some pretty plush properties, as well. Hyatt Regency DFW was a refreshing change from most airport properties I've stayed at. And that's just an airport property - they have some real :-::-::-::-::-: properties out there.