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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers hereIn case you missed the memo, it’s National Ugly Sweater Day and Alaska Airlines is in the mood to celebrate.As you know, there are few things we at TPG love more than scoring special perks on a flight, and early boarding is no exception. Fortunately, there’s an extra festive way to jump the line during the holidays.For the sixth year in a row, Alaska is back with its famous “ugly sweater” promotion, so if there was ever a time to flaunt one of your grandma’s old Christmas sweaters, this is it....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Looking for a ride in Delta’s shiniest new product, the Delta One Suite? You aren’t alone. The Airbus A350-900XWB first took to the skies flying TPG between Detroit (DTW) and Tokyo (NRT), and in the months since, several more routes have emerged, with the inaugural A350 flight between Los Angeles (LAX) and Shanghai (PVG) occurring earlier this month....

Finding a true blue best friend takes time and usually happens from circumstance. Friendships take time to develop, and you may meet someone you click with right away, or it might take years. But there are a few things you can do to increase your odds of gaining a best friend. Understand Your Desire for a Best Friend Before you can connect with the right friend for you, you’ll need to determine what it is you expect from a best friend....

Have you ever had a crush? A lot of GLBT teens have. Sometimes teens find themselves crushing in private and don’t share their feelings with another living soul. Other times they realize that they really want to be able to tell their crush how they feel. GLBT Teen Experiences Telling a Crush Their Feelings Everyone is going to feel differently after telling a crush how they feel. One GLBT teenager realized that not having a crush returned doesn’t mean her feelings will go away....

Vacationers hoping to take advantage of cheap Hawaii travel this summer will likely have to shell out some extra dough for COVID-19 tests and should schedule them well in advance if they plan to visit multiple islands in compliance with the state’s ever-changing requirements.For movement between most islands, if visitors wish to avoid a mandatory 10-day quarantine under Hawaii’s Safe Travels initiative, they must show proof of a negative PCR test result returned no more than 72 hours prior to arrival....

The Ping G2 driver was once the most popular driver in golf. Today, it’s still sometimes seen on golf courses and in golf shops that specialize in second-hand equipment. Ping Golf no longer manufactures the driver, which debuted in mid-2004. In 2005, according to Ping, the G2 driver was the top-selling driver on the market in eight months out of that year. The Ping G2 was eventually superseded in the Ping lineup by the G5 driver, which came out about one year after the G2....

Miami Airport just added another lounge to its impressive roster of exclusive pre-departure spaces.The new Turkish Airlines flagship lounge opened around the holidays, and it’s a welcome gift for Star Alliance flyers and Priority Pass holders.With a nearly 10,000-square-foot floorplan and capacity for 420 passengers, the space — designed in a similar theme to the carrier’s mega-lounge in Istanbul — has plenty of room for flyers.There’s lots to love, so let’s dive right into the details....

Wearing a mask or face covering is the best way to protect oneself and others from COVID-19, according to most public health experts. But that hasn’t stopped them from becoming politicized and controversial.Earlier this month Texas and Mississippi controversially lifted their public mask mandates and allowed businesses to reopen at 100% capacity, despite the ongoing pandemic. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott did, however, say that people should still choose to wear masks....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Several TPG staffers awoke this morning to discover an offer from Hertz for a complimentary promotion to its top-level elite status.Here’s what you need to know.You’ll receive a complimentary upgrade to President’s Circle, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards top-tier program, when you register and complete a $250 rental using an eligible American Express Card by New Year’s Eve. You’ll get six months of elite status, but note that the upgrade will take 48 hours....

The Three Tenors are made up of three of the world’s most famous and beloved operatic tenors which include Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti. Who Are the Three Tenors? Jose Carreras (1946-) Born in Barcelona, Spain, Jose Carreras has been performing since he was 11 years old. Professionally, Carreras began his operatic career on December 19, 1970, when he sang the principal role of Gennaro alongside Montserrat Caballe in Donizetti’s Lucrezia Borgia....

There is often a pattern to the marital problems and issues that people tend to have. If you and your partner are having any of these issues, think about coming together to make some changes, visiting some marriage counseling forums, or enlisting the help of a professional marriage counselor. Here’s a list of the top 10 things that you need to try to avoid, or fix, in your own marriage....

“What is the translation of the “Credo”?” is a question that is often asked by people practicing religion, studying religious texts, or preparing for a performance in which knowing the meaning of the text can add to the quality of the performance. Since its creation over 1,000 years ago, the Credo has taken many forms, musically speaking. Though it would be impossible to know how many melodies have been set to this religious text, there are a few pieces that have managed to stick around for hundreds of years....

It’s no secret. If you have a business these days, you need to be on Facebook. In many ways, if you’re not on Facebook you’re invisible. With more than two billion users worldwide, and more than 200 million in the United States alone, this social network’s reach is unprecedented and its usefulness to businesspeople like you as a marketing tool is vast. People are checking Facebook on their phones, tablets, and computers… at home, at work… and they’re not just keeping up with family and friends or watching funny videos....

Although Yamaha claims to have produced the first mass produced on/off road bike (dual sport) with their DT Enduro, many manufacturers had already produced machines that could be used both on dirt and tarmac. Historically, it was quite common for early motorcycle riders to use their machines during the week to commute to and from work, and then use the same bike at the weekends to do competitions (for example, riding in events such as Scrambles or trials)....

Amazing Summer BBQ Grilling Recipes Hey folks, summertime is just around the corner. We are so excited that we have already dusted off the BBQ grill and cleaned the smoker. We are ready to barbecue & smoke some awesome dishes! For this roundup edition we have linked in a whole lot of really yummy recipes from some of our foodie friends, hope you enjoy it! 1. Grilled Cajun Garlic Shrimp Time for some shrimps on the barbie?...

The good news keeps rolling for Las Vegas.A day after Nevada’s biggest casinos were cleared to return to 100% capacity and get rid of social distancing, the state says fully vaccinated people no longer have to wear a mask in most indoor and outdoor settings. This policy, effective immediately, follows the CDC’s relaxing of indoor mask-wearing guidelines for anyone who is fully vaccinated.Already, some of the biggest casinos on the Vegas Strip have announced they will no longer require guests or employees to wear masks on their properties....

Editor’s note: This story has been updated.Though Amtrak initially only waived its change fees for reservations made through last fall and then this month, Amtrak quietly extended the deadline through the end of the year, an Amtrak spokesperson confirmed to TPG.This means that all Amtrak reservations made by Dec. 31 can be changed without an extra fee, regardless of fare type. Note that this change has not yet been updated on Amtrak’s website, which still reflects the previous extension through this month....

It’s all eyes on Boston this week for three of the biggest U.S. airlines.Delta helped put the spotlight on the city this week, kicking off a global airline industry conference there earlier this week by announcing plans to expand its Boston Logan hub with two new transatlantic flights, three new domestic routes and new Airbus A321 neo aircraft.What Delta didn’t say is that in October, it will become the largest airline at Logan in terms of departures — with 3,140 for the month, compared to 3,074 for JetBlue and 2,016 for American, according to Cirium....

This Big Mac sauce copycat recipe is a deliciously tangy and creamy condiment to spread on burgers, fries, salads, and more! With a handful of everyday pantry items and 5 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a tasty sauce that is better than any drive-thru. It’s effortless to make, yet full of flavor! McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce Copycat Recipe If you’re a fan of McDonald’s Big Mac burgers, then you may have wondered how to make their irresistibly tangy special sauce at home....

01 of 20 Dolly Parton - Hello, I’m Dolly Hello, I’m Dolly (1967). Image courtesy of Sony Records Well hello. Later records emphasized Dolly Parton’s more pneumatic qualities, but this debut favored her earthier assets. This simple but striking portrait transforms the well-endowed singer into Tennessee’s answer to the Mona Lisa. About the Song: ‘I Will Always Love You’ 02 of 20 Lefty Frizzell - Songs of Jimmie Rodgers Songs of Jimmie Rodgers (1973)....