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When your friends have purposely excluded you, it may mean something is up, or not! But here’s how to differentiate a problem in your friendship versus reasonable behavior. Examine Your Expectations Christopher Robbins/Getty Images Before you decide that your friends are purposely excluding you in their plans, take a step back and see if your expectations are reasonable. People don’t always get invited to certain events every single time, and when they don’t it certainly isn’t anything personal....

Review of Yamaha Model P95 88-Key Digital Piano View the Keyboard at a Retailer Site Review Summary The Yamaha Model P95 is an excellent choice for pianists of any skill level looking for a full-sized, yet lightweight, model. Great for travel, those with limited living space, or anyone in need of a MIDI controller/digital piano hybrid at a reasonable price. The P95 is an upgrade from the P85; the main differences are the voices and the feel of the keys....

Installs, inspects, repairs, and manages plumbing, water distribution, wastewater collection systems and components, fire suppression and backflow prevention systems. Complies with environmental and safety regulations. Related DoD Occupational Subgroups: 720. Duties and Responsibilities: Installs and operates plumbing, water, wastewater, fire suppression and backflow prevention systems and components. Monitors systems operation to ensure efficiency and compliance. Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations for hazardous materials. Installs and operates field potable water treatment equipment....

Jump to Recipe Air fryer filet mignon is a gourmet main course made in minutes when you pop them into your air fryer and cook these tender steaks to perfection! They’re incredibly tasty and juicy, with a perfectly golden-brown crust that’ll leave you wondering why you ever made steaks another way! These incredibly delicious and tender filet mignon steak portions are easily cooked to perfection when you air fry them! My air fryer filet mignon is the easiest way to satisfy your steak cravings!...

Jump to Recipe This quick and easy air fryer frozen sausage links recipe will make some crispy, juicy sausages that are perfect for breakfast! The perfectly crisped skin coupled with the tender and flavorful inside will have you coming back for more! Even better, using the air fryer makes these sausage links quick, effortless, and hands-free! Easy Air Fryer Frozen Sausage Links The air fryer will make everything much easier in the kitchen....

Aries and Taurus are Zodiac neighbors, but live life at different speeds. Aries is tilted forward in a rush, while Taurus is the rooting type. Aries is the Fool in the Tarot, rushing in where angels fear to tread. Aries is a brave risk-taker in love and is most alive when pressing against resistance. Aries in love is fiery, flirty and a fighter. Taurus, in contrast, takes its sweet time. This difference in tempo is super obvious once Aries-Taurus love first bursts with passion, and begins to take root....

One of my absolute favorite hotel credit card perks is the annual free night certificate you’ll get with certain accounts. In many cases, that one benefit more than makes up for the annual fee, netting you free nights worth hundreds of dollars without any hit to your points balance.My favorite annual certificates come as a benefit of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card, letting you book a hotel room that would otherwise cost 50,000 points per night — the 35,000-point certificates with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card and Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card can be incredibly valuable, as well....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader Jill emailed me to ask about transferring points:“I recently got the Chase Sapphire Preferred card with a 50,000-point bonus. I also have points from another Visa Signature card (from a different bank). Can I combine them to book an upcoming trip?”If you’re new to travel rewards (or even if you’re not), it’s easy to mix up which loyalty programs are connected and whether you’re allowed to transfer points between them....

Easy to make chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispies treats are a dessert that satisfies adults and kids alike! Buttery Rice Krispies cereal is flavored with creamy peanut butter and coated with decadent chocolate. You won’t be able to keep your hands off these yummy cereal treats! Chewy, gooey, and coated in irresistible melted chocolate – my chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispies treats are the ultimate indulgence! I’ve always been a sucker for Rice Krispies treats!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest 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.If you’re sick of being pranked this April Fool’s Day — look no further. Amtrak is on your side.Travelers can purchase “Unprank” fares for the next three days, with discounts ranging up to 30 percent off....

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....

Who’s ready to snag some stellar airfare bargains to Europe?Our friends at Thrifty Traveler have uncovered some greatly discounted deals to Europe through Scandinavian Airlines, a partner of United Airlines and a Star Alliance member. We’re talking about round-trip prices from the U.S. to various cities in Europe for as low as $292!Even better, the sale prices can be had for travel from November all the way until May of 2022 and there are no not blackout dates for Christmas and New Year’s Eve....

Delta Air Lines has just released pricing on new routes it announced last week including nonstop service to Tahiti, Tel Aviv and Cape Town, along with rates for another first: Premium Select cabin seating on long-haul domestic flights, beginning with a few routes between the mainland and Hawaii.Delta will launch nonstop service in December between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tahiti, as well as nonstop flights between the carrier’s mega-hub in Atlanta and Cape Town....

JetBlue’s surprise announcement on Tuesday that it is bidding to acquire Spirit Airlines could raise questions about the future of JetBlue’s most strategic alliance.The Northeast Alliance that JetBlue formed with American Airlines in 2020 has been a boon for both airlines — and also invited a still-pending lawsuit from the Department of Justice. In its press release announcing the $3.6 billion bid, JetBlue expressed confidence that the Northeast Alliance will continue, even if JetBlue fully integrates Spirit, which it intends to do....

A ferrule is a component of most golf irons and some golf woods: It is the small, usually black, usually plastic cover over the point where the shaft enters the hosel. What’s the Purpose of the Ferrule? The ferrule is mostly just a cosmetic element on a golf club. The role of the ferrule is to provide a smooth transition from the shaft to the hosel. With a ferrule, a golfer doesn’t see the (sometimes) sharp edges of the hosel where the shaft enters the clubhead....

Jump to Recipe Start your Feast of the Seven Fishes right with all of these amazingly flavorful dishes that range from traditional to just plain, simple, and tasty! There’s something for everyone to enjoy with simple pan-seared fish, seafood pasta, and more! This tasty assortment of seafood-centered dishes will make any feast special! If you’re a seafood-lover, The Feast of the Seven Fishes is bound to be one of your favorite food holidays of the year!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For the last four weeks, US Travel Association’s Daily Getaways deals have provided some excellent value. The deals are concluding this week, but not before World of Hyatt points go on sale today and Hilton Honors points go on sale tomorrow.Today at 1 p.m. Eastern, you can buy packages of Hyatt points for as little as 1.04 cents per point....

Jump to Recipe This list of Halloween cake ideas is full of fun and spooky recipes that will impress all of your family and friends! These cool and creepy desserts are the perfect addition to any Halloween spread. Serve one of these festive cakes at your next Halloween party or scary-movie marathon! Scary Fun Halloween Cake Ideas No spooky Halloween party is complete without a fun and festive cake. It’s a holiday that revolves around candy after all, and the sweets and treats you make are the best part!...

There’s more to United’s latest capacity adjustment than meets the eye.During this past weekend, United dropped nearly 250,000 seats from April 2021 through January 2022 on flights exclusively operated by regional jets, according to Cirium data.While it’s easy to pin this roughly 7% seat reduction on the recent uptick in nationwide COVID-19 cases, this isn’t actually a demand-related play.Instead, it’s due to an interesting clause in pilot contracts.Want more airline-specific news?...

Learn how to reheat brisket so that you can enjoy some tasty leftovers without being worried about the meat drying out! Your hard work won’t go to waste! These simple and fool-proof methods will yield juicy brisket every single time! Best Ways To Reheat Leftover Brisket Cooking brisket can be a slow, time-consuming process. However, the tender, juicy, and delicious meat is definitely worth the wait! I like to make two briskets at a time, so I can enjoy one and store the other one in the freezer for later....