Although many ignition systems on new cars today are computer controlled, your classic or late model car likely has a points ignition system. And if you enjoy working on the car, there are a few things you need to understand before setting its timing, including the importance of setting the dwell. Into the Gap Ignition points are a set of electrical contacts that switch the coil on and off at the proper time....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader Adam tweeted me to ask:@thepointsguy– “Is it worth keeping my Admirals Club membership, or should I drop it for the new Centurion Lounges?“I generally don’t think it’s worth paying for lounge access. Spending $500 for a membership alone doesn’t make sense when you could get that same Admirals Club membership through either the Citi Prestige or the Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard, plus sign-up bonuses and other perks....
The beginnings of punk rock are often furiously debated. This is partially because everyone has a different definition of punk rock, and partially because its foundation stones are found in several places. The Foundations of Punk Rock “Punk Rock” was originally used to describe the garage musicians of the ‘60’s. Bands like the Sonics were starting up and playing out with no musical or vocal instruction, and often limited skill. Because they didn’t know the rules of music, they were able to break the rules....
As one of the strongest pure pop/rock performers of the ’80s — dependent equally on accessible songwriting, a propensity toward love ballads, and powerful injections of rock guitar — music veteran Kenny Loggins found a niche for his work in soft rock and uplifting film soundtracks. Ultimately a perfect match for the ’80s style of bombast, catchy melody and danceability, Loggins stands as an underrated model figure of the era’s music....
United first unveiled its Polaris business-class product in 2016.Since then, the airline embarked on (what has felt like) an endless retrofit project to outfit its existing international fleet with these top-notch cabins.Though the carrier has made substantial progress since rolling out the first retrofitted plane back in 2017, there are still a handful of wide-body jets that feature the old lie-flat product. Fortunately, that number keeps dwindling, and United is now on the cusp of having all of its active international widebodies retrofitted....
The 18-month ban on British and European travelers to the United States is finally coming to an end.From “early November,” the White House will allow fully-vaccinated travelers to enter the United States for leisure reasons, the first time this has been allowed since March 2020. Travelers will still be required to show proof of negative COVID-19 test results in addition to proof of vaccination.For more daily TPG news dropped right in your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....
Do you know what kind of lesbian you are? Did you know there were different varieties of lesbian? Some people take these labels pretty seriously. Others like to joke about them. One newly out lesbian was pretty confused by all these labels. Here’s what she had to say. What Kind of Lesbian Am I? Dear Kathy:Hi I am just in the process of coming out and someone asked me what type of lesbian I was....
There is no easy answer to the question, “should we stay together for the children’s sake?” I do believe that we, as parents owe it to our children to put as much effort as possible into making our marriage work. In other words, no parent should divorce without first putting their child’s need for an intact family before their need for a divorce. Nothing can motivate us to better our situation more than putting another’s needs before our own....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Several airlines (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines) are offering travelers change fee waivers for travel throughout parts of the Northeast. With stormy weather expected, the waivers are for travel tomorrow or Saturday (AA is the only carrier offering the waiver into Saturday).If you’re flying to/from the affected airports, you can utilize these change fee waivers to rebook yourself on a different date....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Loyalty programs are a moving target, with benefits, transfer partners, terms and conditions frequently changing. American Express recently expanded the bonus categories on the American Express® Gold Card to earn 4x points at restaurants, and now Travelwithgrant is reporting a number of broader changes to the Amex Membership Rewards program.The first and most important change has to do with transferring points to an authorized user....
Jump to Recipe You may think a coriander substitute is difficult to find due to the citrus-like and aromatic nature of this spice, but it’s not! With my guide to the best coriander substitutes, you’ll have a delicious dish in no time! The best alternatives to coriander, no matter the recipe! Welcome! If you are here then you have most likely run out of coriander when you were already in the kitchen ready to cook, or you need a similar (or different) flavor exchange for coriander....
Jump to Recipe Know how to choose the best soy sauce substitute when a recipe calls for the salty, umami flavor of soy sauce but you don’t have any! Soy sauce is usually a key ingredient- so don’t skip it, just find the right replacement! All the best ingredients to swap out for soy sauce when cooking! A staple for centuries in Asian cuisine, soy sauce made its way into the hearts of people worldwide in the last century....
This quick and easy succotash with bacon and butter beans is the hearty vegetable side dish that you need in your life! It’s a crowd-pleasing Southern staple that’s perfect for pairing with a wide variety of meaty mains for amazing family dinners! Succotash with butter beans and bacon is hearty, colorful, and full of amazing flavor! Succotash is an easy and delicious way to fill up on veggies! This recipe is filled with sweet corn, tender butter beans, and aromatic onions, red bell pepper, and garlic....
Jump to Recipe These bison burgers are extremely tender, juicy, and packed with flavor- plus, they are ready to eat in less than 15 minutes! You can load these burgers up with your favorite toppings for the ultimate better-than-beef burger! In fact, bison is healthier, more tender, and juicier than beef! Easy Bison Burgers Bison is a healthier alternative to beef that is loaded with natural flavor! Additionally, it is no harder to make than any traditional burger!...
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For more TPG news and deals delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter here: https://thepointsguy.com/mailing-list//Here at TPG, we often find cheap deals to Southeast Asia. But it’s not often we see business class deals to the region. Today, we’ve spotted flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Phuket (HKT) for $1,977 round-trip in business class with wide availability between February and June, ideal times to visit....
Last week marked the sad anniversary of the 2005 accident of Helios flight 552. Operating a flight between Larnaca, Cyprus, and Athens, Greece, the Boeing 737 performed an uneventful departure on that August morning.As the aircraft neared its cruising altitude, however, Air Traffic Control (ATC) lost contact with the pilots. Fighter jets were scrambled to intercept the aircraft but they were unable to make contact with the crew. It transpired that the 737 had lost cabin pressurization and the pilots had become unconscious....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Flights to Dublin (DUB) just dropped as low as $281 round-trip, making those based in the New York City area especially lucky. This low fare on SAS was first spotted by The Flight Deal, but we’ve also seen a decent amount of other airlines with low fares from cities like Philadelphia (PHL), Atlanta (ATL) and Denver (DEN) to Dublin as well....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.We love a good partnership here at TPG — whether it’s Delta’s newest link with Ticketmaster or Lyft’s stackable earnings with three different brands. Lufthansa seems to agree with us, as it’s currently running promotions with four different hotel chains this summer, all offering tons of different options for double-dipping on your rewards.IHG RewardsOne of my favorite brands for its purchasable elite status, IHG is offering up to a 50% bonus on Miles & More earnings this year:Promotion runs now through December 31, 2019 (for both stays and booking)Earning preferences on your account must be set to “Miles and More"Valid only at stays within the USNo registration requiredIt’s worth noting that — despite being marketed as a “50%” bonus — stays at the two limited-service brands that usually only award 1 mile per dollar spent (Staybridge and Candlewood) are actually offering a 100% bonus, as you’ll earn 2 miles/$ at these properties during the promotional period....
This baked ribeye steak is easy and quick to prepare, seasoned to perfection, and loaded with tons of rich flavor! You can easily enjoy this steak by yourself or scale it up to serve a group! Add on your favorite sides and get ready for an effortless steak dinner in no time! Easy Baked Ribeye Steak Recipe Not only do I love a juicy ribeye steak, but I also love this technique of preparing steak that can be used on any of your favorite cuts of steak!...
