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Frequent Flyer Mileage Runners 2007-07-17 05:10:29 Wired has a great article about mileage runners, people who game the system by finding the cheapest possible flight with the maximum number of connections in order to gain the maximum number of miles for the least amount of money.  For most of the hardcore mileage runners, the fun is simply gaming the system, it's like a very elaborate problem-solving puzzle with hints from the forums over at FlyerTalk.  Head to Wired to read the full article. ...

Picture of the Day (07/16/07) - From TripCart 2007-07-16 05:50:17 St. Louis Botanical Gardens. (thanks creativity+) ...

Calculating Cab Fare 2007-07-16 02:49:14 Never sure how much that cab's going to cost you?  The Taxi Fare Finder can help give you an idea of how much your next cab will run you.  Just plug in an address or pick a major landmark around the city and this little mashup will give you an approximate price for your trip.  It appears that at the moment the going rate from Fisherman's Wharf to the Presidio is about $15.  The Taxi Fare Finder is available in San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.  related travel guide: central california coast ...

Picture of the Day (07/12/07) - From TripCart 2007-07-12 06:29:02 The world's tallest indoor climbing gym, inside of an old silo outside of Dallas, Texas. (thanks sheeshoo) ...