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Formed: 1978 in London, England Original Members: Chrissie Hynde (born Christine Ellen Hynde on September 7, 1951 in Akron, Ohio) - Lead vocals, guitar, primary songwriterJames Honeyman-Scott (born November 4, 1956 in Hereford, England; died June 16, 1982 in London, England) - Lead guitarPete Farndon (born June 2, 1952 in Hereford, England; died April 14, 1983 in London, England) - Bass guitarMartin Chambers (born Martin Dale Chambers on September 4, 1951 in Hereford, England) - Drums...

A crucial activity for planners is to when to decide to place an order. There are a number of reorder methodologies that can be adopted. Although most computer systems are based on the materials requirement planning (MRP) method, there are other methods that planners can use. Reorder Point Method This method is based on the principle that the order has to occur at a specific time when the items will be received just prior to an inventory level which falls below the safety stock level....

The Great Khali (real name Dalip Singh Rana) was the first wrestler born in India to be signed by WWE. The seven-foot one-inch giant was famous before entering the company due to his appearance in The Longest Yard. While training to become a wrestler, he was involved in a tragic accident which resulted in the death of one of his wrestling school classmates. Upon entering the company in 2006, he was a monster heel that battled main event stars and he went onto win the World Heavyweight Championship....

United Airlines has touched down at its third destination Down Under.United Flight 96 arrived to Australia’s Brisbane Airport (BNE) early Sunday morning local time after a 13-hour, 40-minute trip from United’s Pacific hub, San Francisco International Airport (SFO).Officials have hailed the new route as opening a new chapter for United, cementing its position as the dominant U.S. carrier in the market as it also ramps up a new partnership with Virgin Australia, the country’s second-largest airline, and attempts to challenge to the entrenched American-Qantas joint-venture....

For those of you who bowl a couple times a year and don’t have your own bowling shoes, you’re required to rent some before you bowl, despite likely not caring about how well your shoes will help you bowl. Depending on your mindset, this is either a fun experience or a disgusting bother. But why do you have to rent them? Are bowling centers trying to squeeze you for every extra dollar they can?...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Qatar Airways likes to skirt the rules when it comes to lounge access. Oneworld regulations state that Oneworld Sapphire elites are “welcome in Business Class or frequent flyer lounges,” but Qatar avoids this rule by having a separate business class lounge for Oneworld Sapphire elites.That’s right, Qatar has two business-class lounges in Doha (DOH) – the Al Mourjan Lounge for business class passengers and the Qatar Airways Business Class Lounge for Oneworld Sapphire elites who are flying in economy....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“80” ground-experience=“7” cabin-seat=“22” amens-ife=“10” food-bev=“18” service=“23” pros=“Exceptional service and hospitality, brand-new aircraft, competitive hard product.” cons=“Severely limited Wi-Fi, food could be improved.” /]Mainland Chinese airlines don’t have the best reputations among frequent flyers. Sure, there are some exceptions, but for the most part when you are faced with the prospect of flying long-haul on a Chinese carrier, you’re probably expecting an airline that overpromises and then underdelivers....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers.These are some of the best rewards Credit Cards availableWhether you’re new to the world of travel rewards or simply looking to top up one of your balances, credit card welcome bonuses are the fastest way to get you there....

Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for clarity.Digital health, aka vaccine passports, are a big topic in travel right now.There are many players in the travel tech space, from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s Travel Pass app to the Commons Project’s CommonPass to IBM’s Digital Health Pass.The latter recently partnered with Amadeus, a global travel tech company, to launch a process to make it simpler to verify traveler’s health credentials....

Have you always wanted to sail on a Disney Cruise Line ship that wasn’t overrun with kids? Now’s your chance.The family-focused cruise operator on Friday announced plans to only allow passengers vaccinated for COVID-19 on an upcoming Disney Wonder sailing through the Panama Canal. That means that – assuming vaccination eligibility rules don’t change in the coming weeks – no children under the age of 12 would be allowed on the voyage....

Doing small but thoughtful things for a friend goes a long way. When your friend is stressed, sad, or feeling a bit down, a small gesture filled with kindness is sure to make them feel just a little bit better. Doing nice things for a friend will not only give them an emotional lift, but also help strengthen your friendship bond. So you benefit as well as your friend. Here are random acts of kindness ideas you can do for a friend....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Miami’s much-improved Centurion Lounge is now open! Following a sizable 4,000-square-foot expansion, this latest refresh now offers a total of 12,300 square feet, making it one of the largest Amex lounges in the world.By repurposing what was formally a section of the roof at Miami International Airport (MIA)’s Concourse D, Amex was able to keep its existing lounge location near gate D12....

Jump to Recipe This tasty traditional Arroz con Dulce recipe is made with creamy rice, warm spices, coconut milk, raisins, coconut, and sweet brown sugar! Puerto Rican rice pudding is an amazing way to switch up dessert, this creamy, rich rice is packed with so much flavor! A tasty, sweet rice pudding dessert with Puerto Rican flare! Caption: A tasty, sweet dessert with Puerto Rican flare! Creamy, warmly spiced, and perfectly sweet – my Arroz con Dulce is an incredible treat!...

A photographer friend asked: “Why is it that artists always seem to try self portraits? I mean what’s up with that? I have never tried to photograph myself in portrait … largely because I know the results will be all to shockingly real! Maybe that’s why artists who paint are so keen to do themselves … I suppose you can paint what you hope others see, and not what they actually do....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.A few days off work around the Fourth of July and open last-minute award availability to Puerto Vallarta called for an impromptu trip south of the border. There were many cool Airbnbs and boutique hotels, but I landed on the Sheraton because of reasonable cash rates and since I’m chasing 100 nights at Marriott/SPG properties this year. The Westin and Marriott in town were sold out during my stay....

Billy Ward and his Dominoes were an R&B powerhouse who dominated the charts in the early ’50s. They opened up the path to rock and roll with the controversial “Sixty Minute Man” and spun off both Clyde McPhatter and Jackie Wilson. They formed in 1949 in Manhattan, New York. Their style can be described as 1950s R&B, Doo-wop, or Pop Vocal. Billy Ward and His Dominoes: The Early Years Rarely has any vocal group been more closely identified with its leader....

Merle Haggard’s legacy as a songwriter and performer puts him on equal footing with such country legends as Johnny Cash and Jimmie Rodgers, two of his major influences. His 1960s recordings epitomized the Bakersfield sound, and his strong output in the 21st century has consistently earned critical acclaim, even while the conventions of “new country” reign over the country music landscape. Early Life Merle Ronald Haggard was born on April 6, 1937 in Oildale, Calif....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Recently I’ve received a lot of interest and feedback about the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Ink Bold credit card (specifically whether the 50,000 point Ultimate Rewards sign-up bonus is included in the 7% annual bonus) from TPG readers so I reached out to some of my Chase contacts to gain some clarification.Basically here is a rundown of the information I received;The good news it that the 50,000 sign-up points when you spend $3,000 within 3 months on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card do count towards the 7% annual bonus....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Cheap business class long haul deals can be hard to come by, but if you’re planning to fly to Asia soon then listen up. We’re seeing business class deals from New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD) and Los Angeles (LAX) to major cities in Asia like Tokyo (NRT), Shanghai (PVG) and Hanoi (HAN). We’re seeing the deals on Hainan and China Southern....

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.Delta has launched an award sale for domestic travel, with round-trip economy awards starting at 10,000 SkyMiles. While it’s not the first time Delta has offered domestic awards as part of a flash sale — and it probably won’t be the last — these are great redemptions that could be worth taking advantage of....