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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you’re looking to earn cash back on your spending without paying an annual fee, the recently launched American Express Cash Magnet® Card offers 1.5% cash back on all purchases, and it’s currently offering new card holders $150 (via statement credit) after they spend $1,000 in the first three months. The information for the Amex Cash Magnet Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy....

Readers report their own unnerving experiences with the mysterious shadow people phenomenon, and also offer some additional theories to explain them In our article on shadow people – dark, ghost-like shadowy entities – it is mentioned that this phenomenon seems to be on the rise around the world. There appear to be more sightings with greater frequency. Many readers seem to concur and have responded with their frightening, sometimes bizarre personal encounters with these strange beings....

Stonewalling is defined as a. To engage in delaying tactics; stall: b. To refuse to answer or cooperate. The best description I’ve read of stonewalling comes from, Jeffrey J. Pipe, PsyD.“In relationships, stonewalling is the emotional equivalent to cutting off someone’s oxygen. The emotional detachment inherent to stonewalling is a form of abandonment and the effect that it has on a spouse is dramatic. The initial feelings of terror which are usually below the water line of awareness are typically followed by secondary feelings of anger and, then, aggressive efforts to get some emotional reaction any emotional reaction even a negative one....

A snowman sounds like something that should be fun to make. But in golf it most definitely is not. In golf, a snowman is something you very much want to avoid. That’s because “snowman” is a slang term golfers use for a score of eight on any individual hole. Use eight strokes to play a hole and, sorry bud, you just made a “snowman.” A golf snowman won’t melt anything but your scorecard....

Jump to Recipe How to make a bouquet garni: the ultimate guide showcasing how to elevate your meals with herbs in a convenient way! The hardest part is picking out the flavors you want for your dish! From how to make it, what herbs to use, and storage, I will cover all of the things you need to know! Guide To Making Bouquet Garni Bouquet garni, (or garnished bouquet) is a classic French herb and aromatic mixture used to add a depth of flavor to dishes....

The refreshed and renamed loyalty program at IHG Hotels & Resorts attracted tons of new members in the first few weeks following its debut.IHG first announced changes to its elite status tiers in early 2022, but the launch of the program — IHG One Rewards — and the official rollout of its new perks didn’t arrive until late spring. The new program isn’t as perfect as IHG leaders would have you believe (hotel lounge access is no longer included in club-level room and suite upgrades), but it certainly appears there is traveler curiosity about what IHG can bring to the loyalty race....

Question: Is ‘Unstoppable’ based on a true story? Denzel Washington and director Tony Scott teamed up for the fifth (and last) time for the action thriller about a runaway train loaded with dangerous cargo headed toward disaster. Chris Pine co-starred in the film, which was written by Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and The Wolverine screenwriter Mark Bomback. The poster and marketing material says Unstoppable is “inspired by true events,” but what’s the real scoop?...

My hearty kielbasa cabbage skillet is full of flavor from the tangy Dijon mustard sauce, and it is so easy to make! The best part about this cabbage and sausage one-pan dinner is that it only takes 20 minutes to make! A hearty, one-pan meal that the whole family can enjoy! Kielbasa is typically associated with Eastern Europe, specifically Poland. In fact, “kielbasa” is simply the word for sausage in Polish....

There’s nothing like having someone flirt with you to boost your self-esteem. Even when you don’t feel the same attraction, finding that someone thinks you’re interesting and worth the effort can be delightful. It can be subtle or overt, over the top or just under the surface. As long as the flirting is respectful and positive, this part of the human courting dance is (usually) fun. When done properly, flirting helps the electricity build between the two of you in the beginning stages of your relationship and keeps things fun as time passes....

Crystal Cruises is suspending operations for at least three months in the wake of a financial crisis at its parent company, Genting Hong Kong.The Miami-based luxury line announced late Wednesday that it would halt operations in the coming days for all three of its vessels currently operating – Crystal Serenity, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Endeavor – through April 29.The line’s five river ships, which aren’t currently sailing, also will go into an extended hiatus....

Whether you’re new to the American Airlines AAdvantage® program or a long-time user, it’s important to stay on top of the best ways to earn miles. After all, there are a multitude of ways to earn AAdvantage® miles, and some are certainly more lucrative than others.Travel rewards cards, of course, are still a primary way to get rewarded for your spending. And American still has a number of program partners that offer AAdvantage® rewards....

If you’ve ever flown first class or business class internationally — or been within smelling distance of the prime seats on long-haul flights — you know the comfort of the seat is far from the only upgrade you get.The food is, with few exceptions, far better than what you are served when flying in coach.For travelers who aren’t looking to pay the hefty price for a premium seat but would like better food, one airline is offering up a far less expensive option than a full cabin-class upgrade....

New York City is a popular Christmas and New Year’s destination for people worldwide. But it isn’t holiday cheer that is spreading – it’s COVID-19.And while the Rockefeller tree is still as brightly lit as ever, omicron is having an impact on NYC at a rate that may surprise anyone who thought their holiday plans were good to go even just a few days ago. Whether you had planned to see a Broadway show, watch the Rockettes dance at Radio City Music Hall or go out to eat, your plans may be in jeopardy due to the surge in cases and related cancellations and closures....

Florida, with its plethora of year-round outdoor activities, has been one of the most popular leisure destinations throughout the pandemic.It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, then, that United is doubling down on its Denver hub to the one region that has proven resilient to the pandemic-related decreased flight demand.During the past weekend, the Chicago-based carrier loaded a revised schedule for the spring, and it boosted its Denver to Florida flying dramatically....

Someone once said to me, “If it weren’t so cliché, I’d think I was having a midlife crisis.” Nothing is cliche or trite about a midlife crisis. If you talk to middle-aged men and women who have experienced divorce, you will find that many of them will tell you their spouse changed overnight and became someone who discarded all that was once important to him for a new life that was all about what he wanted....

Last month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began mandating that all international travelers present a negative COVID-19 test before they’re permitted to board their flight to the United States.For more TPG travel news and tips delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our free daily newsletter.While the new requirement presents logistical challenges, many destinations worked quickly to make the process as seamless as possible, in a bid to avoid having travelers cancel their plans, or avoid making new ones, despite clear warnings against international travel....

In “Army Wives” season 3, Denise breaks up, then gets back together with Frank; Claudia Joy deals with diabetes; Roxy gets pregnant; Pamela breaks up with Chase, and Joan gets deployed. Denise Gets a Second Chance Frank is crushed when he learns of Denise’s affair and takes on a dangerous mission. Denise is beside herself with worry. After the mission, Frank is sent home to deal with his marital issues and the two decide to divorce....

01 of 21 20 Best Batman Christmas Stories DC Comics For whatever reason, Batman has translated extremely well to stories about Christmas. Here, then, in order, are the twenty best Batman Christmas comic book stories. 02 of 21 A Christmas Peril DC Comics From 1944’s Batman #27, this Don Cameron and Jerry Robinson tale is an interesting variation on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. A young boy has embraced his nickname of “Scrooge” and has cornered the market on Christmas trees....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Offer expired on March 31, 2012.Starwood Preferred Guest is a transfer partner of American Express, but the normal transfer ratio is a dismal 3:1, which means you’d need to transfer 60,000 Amex to get 20,000 SPG (which can then be transferred on to a number of airlines at a 25% bonus).However, until March 31, 2012 Amex is running a 2:1 ratio, which is better but still not amazing....

The following are some bodybuilding training techniques for the elbow flexor muscles, brachialis and brachioradialis. The Brachialis The brachialis is the primary mover during the preacher curl. But, what is the brachialis and where it is located? More on that in a second, but first here’s an interesting tidbit: the brachialis has a larger cross-sectional area than the biceps. That’s right, the brachialis is the larger muscle, at least in the average person, which should be enough of a reason for you to do brachialis-specific exercises....