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When will Intercontinental Hotel Group Rewards Club adopt even decent password security measures?

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IHG Rewards Club uses a PIN number to secure your awards account, and a 4 digit PIN number at that. While there are 10,000 combinations of 4 digit password, the 20 combinations below make up 25% of the 4 digit passwords people use. 1234 9999 1111 3333 0000 5555 1212 6666 7777 1122 1004 1313…

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Rick Steves Travel series on sale for 50% off

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Rick Steves, host of the popular TV Series “Rick Steves’ Europe’ is offering all of his travel DVD and Blu-Rays on sale for 50% off through December 15, 2016. You can get free shipping with a $50 purchase, otherwise shipping is $6. It seems the best deal would be to buy the Rick Steve’s Europe…

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Unintentional wave pool breaks out on Norwegian Spirit cruise ship

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Being on a cruise ship conjures up images of tranquility and lounging by the side of a pool while sipping a mixed fruit drink. Some passengers on a Norwegian Spirit cruise ship, however, experienced an impromptu wave pool during some turbulent waters. http://i.imgur.com/SDVefTG.gifv I do like how the cruise photographer decides that rather than ushering…

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Free Airport Lounge Pass when paying with your Visa Card with @loungebuddy

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Loungebuddy is offering a free airport lounge pass up to a $40 value when you pay with your Visa Card and purchase at loungebuddy.com/visa. This promotion is available at over 130 Locations Worldwide. You can check the list here. When I tested London Heathrow, it gave me 5 results including these three. There are some…

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Review of Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa Grand Club

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Trip report: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa Review Review of Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa Grand Club The Grand Club has complimentary continental breakfast in the morning and it’s a breakfast of sustenance. The Grand Club was also extremely quiet with lots of space inside and doors that opened up to a few…

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