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Legendary soul musician Ray Charles (1930-2004) was considered a musical genius, blending various styles of music to create his distinct sound that led to the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He achieved all of this while blind. Blind in Childhood Although the young Ray Charles—born Ray Charles Robinson—began to lose his sight at the age of 5, not long after witnessing his brother’s drowning, his eventual blindness was medical, not traumatic....

If mixing drinks is your profession or hobby, you may find yourself asking, “how many ounces are in a shot?” The answer is not as straightforward as it may seem, so I’ve gathered everything you need to know when measuring liquor! Everything you need to know about how to properly measure shots (including milliliter conversions)! From tequila to whiskey and everything in between, shots are a shared interest around the world....

I just got back over the weekend from one of the best vacations that I’ve taken in years.It’s a trip that I almost didn’t do.Just days before departing on the week-long getaway – a river cruise in Portugal with my wife and three other couples we’ve known for years – I was ready to pull the plug on it.I was worried about the surge in COVID-19 cases around the world. I also wasn’t sure the hassle of traveling long distances in this new era of COVID-19 restrictions was worth the payoff of being able to get-away-from-it-all for a few days....

Looking to book a vacation rental soon? It might be time to turn to Homes & Villas by Marriott International as the brand is offering the chance to earn 30,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points with a limited-time promotion.If you didn’t know, Marriott isn’t just a hotel company. Back in 2019, it entered the home rental business with the launch of Homes & Villas by Marriott International, which is celebrating its third birthday this month....

Did you know we have Cadillac to thank for the birth of Pontiac? Actually, we have many people to thank for the birth of this legendary automobile manufacturer, but the story begins with two gentlemen – Edward Murphy and Alanson Brush. Murphy was the founder of a buggy company in Pontiac, Michigan. They produced horse-drawn carriages, and like others in their field, they wanted to evolve into the automotive age.​...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.I love getting reader emails - especially when they are success stories. I was corresponding back and forth with TPG reader Bill and I was delighted to get a confirmation of his upcoming trip. I thought it was a great demonstration of getting in on the top deals and then getting the maximum value of those hard earned miles and points....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Dubai is known around the world for being ostentatious and over the top. For us AvGeeks, that manifests with Emirates’ blinged-out gold cabins and onboard showers, but no matter how you choose to arrive in the United Arab Emirates, once you get here you’ll have to come face-to-face with one of mankind’s most impressive architectural feats. Standing 2,717 feet and 163 floors tall, the Burj Khalifa easily claims the title of world’s tallest building (with almost 700 feet to spare over Shanghai Tower, the runner-up)....

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//Delta is running a two-day flash sale, and if you’re trying to escape the East Coast or Midwest winter weather, I have some deals that should warm you up. The airline is offering deals to and from many Florida cities such as Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO) and Jacksonville (JAX) starting at just 10,000 SkyMiles round-trip plus taxes and fees....

This is an amazingly easy, creamy, delicious slow cooker Chicken Alfredo crock pot recipe that the whole family is sure to enjoy! Throw in some broccoli or your favorite vegetable(s) to make it a complete weeknight dinner!! This easy slow cooker chicken alfredo recipe is a weekday dinner that the whole family will love!! Creamy alfredo sauce is a favorite for many with its smooth rich flavor, and my family and I are no exception....

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Royal Caribbean’s newest and largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, which was due to begin sailings from Shanghai, China, in early 2022, will now sail Caribbean and Mediterranean itineraries.For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter.Royal Caribbean, which restarted sailings from Singapore in late 2020 with Quantum of the Seas, still has a presence in Asia.Due to COVID-19, however, China is currently not allowing cruises, so the line will relocate Wonder of the Seas – the newest and largest in the line’s much-loved Oasis Class – to Fort Lauderdale, where it will begin a series of spring Caribbean voyages on March 4, 2022....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Last week we managed to fly on Virgin Atlantic’s brand-new A330-900neo for its first commercial flight. In usual TPG UK fashion, we compared all three classes on board this journey from London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.We took a quick trip to Miami over Labor Day Weekend, and for a number of reasons ranging from because I’ve never been there before, to there’s a family room for Baby S to play in, to amen to “free” food and drinks after some kinda pricey Miami meals, we wanted to visit the American Express Centurion Lounge at the Miami Airport before our flight home....

Jump to Recipe Have you asked yourself ‘what’s the difference between white and yellow cornmeal’ and realized you don’t know? There are many varieties of cornmeal and their differences could dictate how your recipes turn out! Don’t take a gamble, learn everything you need to know about cornmeal right here! White vs Yellow Cornmeal You’re staring at a packed grocery store shelf with an array of varieties of cornmeal and a recipe with little to no guidance – what is the best type to pick?...

Jump to Recipe For what to serve with paella, check out this list of the best side dishes to compliment this flavor-packed Spanish dish! Whether you choose chicken, seafood, rabbit, or a combination of meats, these recipes will pair with your paella no matter the protein! The Best Sides For Paella Paella is an incredibly hearty Spanish dish that is beloved throughout the world. The bold flavors of saffron, rice, and an assortment of proteins satisfy any appetite and warm the soul....

The age of majority is the age at which you are considered an adult and responsible for your actions in the legal sense. Up until the age of majority, you are considered a minor—a child. This age varies​ from state to state, but in most states, the age is 18. Generally, the age of majority is designated sometime between age 18 and 21 in the U.S. What It Is Age of majority basically means that you are in control of yourself now....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – View the current offers hereTPG Twitter follower Alexander is looking to take advantage of Chase Freedom’s 5% cash back bonus at select department stores in Q4 (The Chase Freedom is no longer open to new applicants):“Will the 5% cash back through Chase Freedom work on purchasing gift cards at Nordstrom?“Greetings from Madrid, everyone! I am currently at the Radisson Blu Hotel Prado, which is one of the new properties that I’ll be reviewing shortly, so stay tuned!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Put on your Mickey or Minnie ears while simultaneously grabbing your credit card as a brand-new Disney World resort is now accepting bookings for late 2019! This is the first free-standing, all-new resort to open at Walt Disney World since 2012 when Disney’s Art of Animation opened its doors (Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort opened in 2009 and Copper Creek Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge opened in 2017, both as resort add-ons)....

The Pacific Northwest hit all-time high temperatures Sunday and Monday, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 114-degrees, smashing every historical record.The heat wave, which led to some power outages and dangerous conditions in a region where air conditioning is not the norm, was poised to continue through Monday before shifting westward. The Northeast was also expected to undergo a separate heatwave at the beginning of the week.As a result of the heat wave, which has seen air-conditioned hotel rooms snatched up and some events canceled, at least two airlines are offering a travel waiver for people flying into the affected region....

This Hunan Shrimp is a combination of tender shrimp that have been wok-fried and then coated in a flavorful Hunan sauce! Serve up your Hunan shrimp with stir-fried vegetables and rice for a light and healthy family meal! Even better, you can make this 20-minute dinner in less time than it takes to run to your local Chinese food restaurant! Easy Hunan Shrimp This super easy-to-make spicy wok shrimp dinner is one of my family’s favorites!...