A thread for extraordinary blog posts with original content
Sep 10, 2014 | 11:38 am
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A thread for extraordinary blog posts with original content
We have threads for inane and ridiculous blog posts.
Here's one for really extraordinary original reporting by bloggers.
Mega-kudos to Seth for his award data mining project and reporting.
Really, really fascinating stuff, with visual representations to make points about award availability!
THIS is the kind of stuff that really sets bloggers apart!
http://blog.wandr.me/2014/09/the-sca...ard-inventory/
http://blog.wandr.me/2014/09/330-day...ard-inventory/
Bravo, sir. Bravo!
Here's one for really extraordinary original reporting by bloggers.
Mega-kudos to Seth for his award data mining project and reporting.
Really, really fascinating stuff, with visual representations to make points about award availability!
THIS is the kind of stuff that really sets bloggers apart!
http://blog.wandr.me/2014/09/the-sca...ard-inventory/
http://blog.wandr.me/2014/09/330-day...ard-inventory/
Bravo, sir. Bravo!
Sep 10, 2014 | 12:06 pm
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I also want to give a (smaller but equally grateful) kudo to Seth for taking the time to type out sections of the proceedings of the United MM case from the recording!
http://blog.wandr.me/2014/09/united-...ama-continues/
You're no stenographer, but the effort is certainly appreciated!
Especially compared to other who used that work to take credit for the phrase 'fingers crossed.'
(but that's a subject for another thread...)
http://blog.wandr.me/2014/09/united-...ama-continues/
You're no stenographer, but the effort is certainly appreciated!
Especially compared to other who used that work to take credit for the phrase 'fingers crossed.'
(but that's a subject for another thread...)
Sep 10, 2014 | 2:36 pm
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We have threads for inane and ridiculous blog posts.
Here's one for really extraordinary original reporting by bloggers.
Mega-kudos to Seth for his award data mining project and reporting.
Really, really fascinating stuff, with visual representations to make points about award availability!
THIS is the kind of stuff that really sets bloggers apart!
http://blog.wandr.me/2014/09/the-sca...ard-inventory/
http://blog.wandr.me/2014/09/330-day...ard-inventory/
Bravo, sir. Bravo!
Here's one for really extraordinary original reporting by bloggers.
Mega-kudos to Seth for his award data mining project and reporting.
Really, really fascinating stuff, with visual representations to make points about award availability!
THIS is the kind of stuff that really sets bloggers apart!
http://blog.wandr.me/2014/09/the-sca...ard-inventory/
http://blog.wandr.me/2014/09/330-day...ard-inventory/
Bravo, sir. Bravo!
+1. I was thinking the exact same thing when I read his blog today. This is some of the best and most useful content I have ever seen on BA.
Sep 11, 2014 | 5:58 pm
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Dec 18, 2014 | 9:07 am
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Another data mining project by Seth, this time on the relative 'value' of a hotel point:
http://blog.wandr.me/2014/12/real-va...campaign=12798
http://blog.wandr.me/2014/12/real-va...campaign=12798
Dec 18, 2014 | 11:13 am
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Feb 27, 2015 | 2:06 pm
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Not a P&M blogger per se, but still, incredibly funny and spot on:
http://dougdemuro.kinja.com/for-god-...ine-1688251059
HT, Mr. Pickles on the face book.
http://dougdemuro.kinja.com/for-god-...ine-1688251059
HT, Mr. Pickles on the face book.
Feb 27, 2015 | 2:44 pm
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Our own techgirl has some great original posts about being an UberX driver, this is the first of many great posts that give you a look behind the scenes: 24 Hours as an UberX Driver
Feb 27, 2015 | 6:56 pm
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Hey, this is up my territory:
Blogs I Love: http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/blog-reviews/blogs-i-love/
Blogs I Like: http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/blog-reviews/blogs-i-like/
I have one more list but I ignore it...for the most part
Blogs I Love: http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/blog-reviews/blogs-i-love/
Blogs I Like: http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/blog-reviews/blogs-i-like/
I have one more list but I ignore it...for the most part
May 20, 2015 | 7:33 pm
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Really appreciated this one from WA rebuilding the DL award chart:
http://blog.wandr.me/2015/05/rebuild...s-award-chart/
http://blog.wandr.me/2015/05/rebuild...s-award-chart/
May 24, 2015 | 6:14 am
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Really appreciated this one from WA rebuilding the DL award chart:
http://blog.wandr.me/2015/05/rebuild...s-award-chart/
http://blog.wandr.me/2015/05/rebuild...s-award-chart/
May 24, 2015 | 10:09 am
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And I've added about 75,000 data points in the past 3 days. The available data is growing and I expect that to continue for a long, long time.
May 24, 2015 | 11:53 am
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Incomplete is different from incorrect. All those prices were published and bookable at the time of the search. And the site clearly states that higher and lower rates may also be available.
And I've added about 75,000 data points in the past 3 days. The available data is growing and I expect that to continue for a long, long time.
And I've added about 75,000 data points in the past 3 days. The available data is growing and I expect that to continue for a long, long time.
As I posted, I hope the project is moved along further so that this handy tool provides the info I think most people want (and need).
Very unique work being done by Seth, for which should all thank him.