Independent Spirits Expo (NYC, June 24)

By Tom K Wednesday June 17, 2009

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Independent Spirits Expo (NYC, June 24)

In New York? Like a drink? Feel like ditching work early to go “research” what the latest spiritis brands are putting out this year? Head down to the New York Indy Spirits Expo on Wednesday night, June 24, 2009 where you can meet the distillers, brand owners, importers and assorted other booze-peddlers who make it possible for you to enjoy a great a variety of small batch, unique and artisinal spirits from around the world.

Our fave brand this year: Macchu Pisco, small-batch brandy/firewater from Peru, perfect shaken with lemon juice, sugar syrup and a dash of Andean canela bark.

http://www.indyspiritsexpo.com/

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Australian Airport secure travel advice - official resource

By Tom K Tuesday June 16, 2009

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The Australian Government, namely the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government have launched a new travel safety and Australian airport security restrictions website called TravelSECURE.

TravelSECURE provides information for domestic and international travellers about Australian Airports and other security information. You will find information about:

  • Prohibited items
  • Passenger baggage screening
  • Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAG’s) restrictions
  • Information about travelling with children, laptops, medicines and sports equipment.

The site is translated into Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish.

http://www.travelsecure.infrastructure.gov.au

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Charlies Burgers - Secret Restauarnt in Toronto

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Rule #1 of secret supper-club: You do not talk about secret supper-club. But we’re going to break that rule and give you the inside tip on Toronto’s Charlies Burgers. Think mid-90’s rave party organisational standards, but applied to Michelin-star level fine dining.
Toronto’s Charlies Burgers is an “anti-restaurant”, which means they have no set location, and [...]

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All-Day Las Vegas Buffet $25 at Excalibur

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All-Day Las Vegas Buffet $25 at Excalibur

With Vegas hotel rooms dropping below $25/night, it seems only right you can also feed your face (and the rest of you) for only $25, for the entire day - at Excalibur.
If you’re up early (or still up late) the [dining] tables open at 7am, where you’ll be presented with a wristband good for all-day [...]

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Free Disney Entry (on your birthday)

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Free Disney Entry (on your birthday)

Wanted to share this Free Disney Parks entry promo that could make your Disney entry oh-so-slightly cheaper.
Go to: http://vipoffers.me/disneybirthday and choose either Walt Disney World Florida or Disneyland California, and if it’s your (or someone else’s) birthday, they get free admission to the Disney park. How nice!
http://vipoffers.me/disneybirthday/
Photo Credit: hyku (flickr)

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Test-flying the Cheapest Brazilian Airline: Azul

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Test-flying the Cheapest Brazilian Airline: Azul

Azul Linhas Aéreas is a new domestic airline connecting Brazil’s major cities: Sao Paulo, Rio, Curitiba, Salvador and about 20 more. It’s headed by David Neeleman, Founder and ex-CEO of JetBlue, and the similarities go beyond the fact Azul means “Blue” in Portuguese.
Strong, pervasive branding, modern operations & innovative perks certainly give it a kind [...]

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Splendour Accommodation Next to Sell Out?

By Tom K Thursday May 14, 2009

3 Good Reasons Why We Use GetSatisfaction

By Tom K Wednesday April 8, 2009