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A stalled rental car, a refund denied
Question: Can you help me get my money back for a rental car? I recently prepaid for a car in Vancouver through Priceline using my debit card. But when I checked in at the Avis counter, I was told that I couldn't get a car because I didn't have a credit...Tags: Credit and Debt, Vehicles, Passenger Cars
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The banjo is making waves...again
New York Times news service++++++++++++++++++++ || Local lads The Henhouse Prowlers rock the banjo (and everything else) at Celtic Knot Public House in Evanston Saturday. || ++++++++++++++++++++ New York Times news service The banjo is rising. And you really shouldn't be...Tags: Rivers, Kentucky, Evanston, Folk Music, Dining and Drinking
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Watch out for the old switcheroo
Andy Daniel thought he had found a terrific airfare from San Francisco to Miami. But when Daniel tried to book a $400 ticket advertised on Expedia, the price more than doubled. "I called Expedia, and a very polite, helpful agent apologized for the...Tags: Transportation Industry, Expedia Incorporated, Trips and Vacations, Prices
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E-mailing overcomes telephone hang-up
Question: Can you help me with an airline reservation? I recently bought a ticket on South African Airways through Virgin Atlantic Airways to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg. My credit card was charged and the airline promised to send me a paper...Tags: Tickets, Air Transportation, Los Angeles, Transportation Accidents, Transportation
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'Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage' constructed of too much treacle
Tribune criticWould you rather see a Christmas movie by Jeff Koons or Thomas Kinkade? Both artists capitalize on childlike visions. The difference is that Koons appeals to urban ironists who know contemporary art whereas Kinkade appeals to down-home innocents who...Tags: Religious Festivals, Marcia Gay Harden, Frank Capra Jr., Christmas, Peter O'Toole
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Ticket non-refundable, fine; but added fees?
When he cancels his trip to Istanbul, Kevin O'Connell tries to get a refund for the taxes and fees on his flight. QI'm trying to get a partial refund for my airline ticket and am getting nowhere. Maybe you can help me. I recently booked a non-... -
New rules travelers should know for 2009
It's not too soon to start thinking about traveling next year. In 2009, a series of new rules and regulations kick in that could affect your vacation. Ignore them, and you might find yourself delayed or denied access to your destination. No, really....Tags: Court Administration, Expedia Incorporated, Jeff Miller, Air Transportation, Tickets
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Travel troubleshooter: Nasty surprise on car rental
Tom Gainor pays for a rental car through Hotwire.com, but when he gets to the rental counter in Mexico, an agent strong-arms him into buying insurance that more than doubles the cost of the car. Neither Hotwire nor the rental company seems to care. Is...Tags: Credit and Debt, Vehicles, Rental Service
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It takes two women to replace one Amy Poehler on 'Saturday Night Live'
Saturday Night Live has two new faces - Abby Elliott and Michaela Watkins - to replace Amy Poehler, who has left the show, NBC announced Thursday. Elliott was part of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre - the improv/sketch company co-founded by...Tags: Will Ferrell, Phil Hartman, Amy Poehler, Los Angeles, NBC
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'Saturday Night Live' Adds Abby Elliott, Michaela Watkins
Zap2It.comAmy Poehler will be missed, but the show must go on. "Saturday Night Live" has added Abby Elliott and Michaela Watkins as featured players to the sketch comedy troupe, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Elliott, 26, is the daughter of actor Chris...Tags: Amy Poehler, Mike Judge, CBS Corp.
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SNL's Poehler, new mom, replaced by two new recruits
"Saturday Night Live" was left with some big shoes to fill when Amy Poehler departed for her new role of motherhood. As a step in that direction, two fresh recruits, Abby Elliott and Michaela Watkins, will be joining the show as of tomorrow as featured...Tags: Phil Hartman, Will Ferrell, Saturday Night Live (tv program), Amy Poehler, Los Angeles
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Broward football summaries (Sept. 19)
Miramar 47, Plantation 13 ++++++++++++++++++++ || Miramar || 0 || 24 || 9 || 14 — 47 || || Plantation || 7 || 0 || 0 || 6 — 13 || ++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++ || P — Fuller 43 run (Cali kick) M — McCartney 17 pass...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Religious Leaders, Beach Vacations, Brandon Bennett, John Robinson
Jan 4, 2009
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Dec 19, 2008
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Dec 28, 2008
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Dec 21, 2008
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Dec 4, 2008
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Oct 19, 2008
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Oct 26, 2008
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Nov 15, 2008
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Nov 13, 2008
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Sep 20, 2008
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