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Technology is awesome.  When traveling, we can stay connected to the ones we love more than ever. When traveling, we can stay connected to the ones we love more than ever. We can easily send them pictures, communicate with them, and stay connected…

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An Amazon lightning deal has a $50 Applebees Gift Card for only $39.  This is a lightning deal with limited quantities, so act quickly if you want to get on it! Get the deal here. If you have Amazon Prime, this qualifies for their one-day / same-d…

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TopCashBack is an ebates-like website that offers cash back on every day purchases.  It has had some crazy good deals in the past where they offer 100% cashback on certain purchases. Now, they have an offer where you can get $5 cash back when you …

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There are some great fares to Mexico City from both coasts and Denver on Aeromexico.  Flights depart from DC, San Francisco, and Denver. © Javarman | Dreamstime Stock Photos This deal is good for the end of the year through March 2018. There doesn’t appear to be a minimum stay. As always, the Flight Deal has …
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I seem to enjoy living in tourist destinations.  I grew up in New York and I now live just outside Washington, D.C. (and used to live in it). I just did a few “tourist days” with my niece and as part of that, booked a bus tour. Turns out, locals can take bus tours in …
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Just a final reminder that our next happy hour is tomorrow! via GIPHY We’re looking forward to seeing you.  If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late!  Details are below. ——————– It’s almost that time again.  What time?  Time for another GeekyPizza meetup! Our next meetup will be Tuesday, October 10th, from 6-9pm. This …
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There’s a great fare from Dallas on United to Hong Kong right now–$434.  The fare is available through May of 2018, but has a 7-day minimum stay. From the Flight Deal: Valid for travel on the outbound until November or January 2018 – early May 2018 for Monday through Thursday departures and returns. A 7 …
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Today, you can get a digital copy of the LEGO Batman Movie for $2.50.  This is the same cost as renting the movie in HD. I haven’t seen it yet, but my friends and their kids all have raved about it to me, so I’m totally in on this deal.   (I know, I know.  I’m …
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A British citizen was arrested in Dubai for inadvertently touching another man’s hip in a bar.  He’s facing three years in jail. From the Guardian: The 27-year-old electrician is said to have been holding a drink, moving through a crowded bar, and held a hand in front of him to avoid spilling it on himself …
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A reminder that our next meetup is coming up very soon.  And I look forward to seeing you all there!  And I’m sure Ed doesn’t mind people showing up either. —— It’s almost that time again.  What time?  Time for another GeekyPizza meetup! Our next meetup will be Tuesday, October 10th, from 6-9pm. This time …
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Ryanair has done something very Ryan-airy.  They canceled 18,000 flights.  Over 400,000 passengers were booked on these flights. According to the Independent: A total of 34 routes will be suspended over the winter, including London Stansted to Edinburgh, Newcastle to Faro, London Gatwick to Belfast and Glasgow to Las Palmas. The low-cost airline has said …
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It’s almost that time again.  What time?  Time for another GeekyPizza meetup! Our next meetup will be Tuesday, October 10th, from 6-9pm. This time we’ll be in the Tysons Corner area, easily accessible via the Silver Line (Tysons Corner Station). Register here. Even though summer is quickly fading away, we don’t have to forgo those …
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A screenshot from a booking I was trying to make (if it isn’t there yet, it’s loading): If it’s more expensive, that means it’s better… right?
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