We bring you a Miles Points Beginner Guide, the new Airbnb plans, the Top 10 Technologies, gun protests sweep the nation, blogs descend to bottom, Accor to spend more money buying anything that moves, good United award sale if you get lucky, what is going on over at Windsor, bye bye Priceline, everything is relative, meet funeral strippers and sooooo much more.
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The Beginner’s Guide to Points and Miles. Well, it’s a start I guess.
Good 20% off United saver award sale to just four destinations (Reykjavik Iceland, Singapore, Sydney and Porto).
Airbnb is making some changes to build a 21st century company. WTF does that mean? “A long-awaited loyalty program, which is set to launch this summer with perks including discounts, last-minute booking, and access to exclusive listings.” TBB investigating reporters will go under cover (get it?) to keep you up to date with these changes as they occur…
We need to say goodbye to Priceline, so sad. They are changing their name to, please sit down, Booking Holdings, how boring is that!
And you thought Accor was on a deranged buying mode? Apparently, you have not seen anything yet, they are just starting!
The Mysterious Case of the Windsor Hum. Wow, this is happening in Windsor, Ontario right across the Detroit river. And likely coming from restricted Zug Island, wtf is going on there? You add this to the recent article I posted about that sound in Havana…Something is going on you guys!
Interesting post: The top 10 breakthrough technologies according to MIT Technology Review. Promising and terrifying at the same time!
I don’t care what political affiliation you are. Watching this high school student gives me great hope for the future! Not sure if you watched that town hall last night where Marco Rubio waffled a simple question like only politicians can but here are 11 of the Most Dramatic Moments in a Day of Confrontation Over Guns.
I had no idea, funeral what??? China cracks down on funeral strippers.
Your personal finance fix: We Forget That Everything is Relative. Well, I find this behavioral finance stuff super fascinating. Anyway, great story about what happened to JC Penney and its former CEO Ron Johnson. And how “sales” work at us humans. And I found this so perfect on how commercial blogs in our miles and points space suck their readers into, well, credit card conversions and other shenanigans…
“No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.” [My blog will not have huge arrows to guide you to click to make me $$$. And it shows lol]
NASA Images to Rock Your World!
I don’t know about you but maybe it is the rebel in me, I want to make REAL change, fight the system, call BS etc. I think these are wonderful images: Florida Gun Control Protests.
How can a reader think I am a Socialist is beyond me? I am as Socialist as Obama was…Lol.
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Can you believe this guy? Amazingly, he has the nerve to claim to be TRUSTED? Seriously?
There is almost nothing worthy to blog so now you have the “leaders” do hideous clickbait posts about farting and shit like that and it is phucking spreading to blogger wannabes looking to be noticed imitating their idols. BARF ALL DAY LONG…What I endure for you guys!
Of course, always SUPER LATE, menstrual cramps you guys…there is nothing else I guess so they post that, pathetic!
And here is the select group below. It is listed in reverse chronological order. Loyalty Lobby, with one more clickbait Kardashian type post, will be out of the now world famous TBB Blogs I Like list. Enough is enough. DO NOT PROMOTE SHIT!
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Sex bots for the living; strippers for the dead. That should cover it.
Oh hell yes!
Well I’m definitely arranging for my funeral to be in China with strippers!
I wonder if it codes as “Travel”——————>Use a CSP card (imaginary link) hehe
You never mentioned TPG Guest Pass which appears on your screenshot, and which had passed me by too!
A-List too:
‘Since then, Peck’s done work in voice acting, including in the Ice Age movies, and he’s starred in films like Mean Creek, the Wackness and Red Dawn. ‘
The woman who works for me once did the voiceover for a LEGO Friends TV commercial, I will volunteer her to TPG 🙂
I did not say anything about TPG Guest Pass intentionally.
As I said, I hope bloggers do not promote shit like that.
Or maybe I will stay forever in my basement lol.
Have a nice weekend everyone. You too Ingy!
AWESOME blog post on Sunday with REAL quality stuff. Sorry no menstrual cramps and farting is involved, sad!
I may have a blog housekeeping post tomorrow and give away that $150 gift card…maybe if I get to it.
Darn Samsung Note 5 phone is dying, keep getting “can not find SIM card” error message, maybe it is time to move up to Note 8.
I watched highlights or lowlights from that CNN debacle. This thing where we all now shout down a dissenting opinion is stomach turning. Certainly wasnt a “town meeting”. Not going to change anything when everyone yells and no one listens to what the other side is saying.
Maybe, just maybe, the other side joined that side? I bet you most of these kids have hardcore Republican parents!
I am seeing that in my daugheter’s school. This new generation is becoming more diverse (read: less whitey), more tolerant and they call BS when they see it.
Seeing Rubio waffle a direct question several times was one of those rare moments. The NRA person should have been lynched for having the balls to spew that lying shit… #joking #kindof But damn it, she is pretty good looking I must admit.
Lets see what happens. You will like the article on Sunday about the guns issue. It agrees with you. Yes I am open to both sides. But I think we have had enough. We must implement REAL gun control, limit the access to guns, PERIOD. All the rest is just BS.
Thank you for marching with us on March 24. Do it for your children man!
Lynched? joking but kindof ? thats so gross man.
This type of response is oh-so-typical. Pro-gun peeps acting so snowflake because a pro-regulation peep got angry! or said mean things! The absolute horror!!!
NRA supporters love to use this passive-aggressive tactic.
come on man, you should know by now, TBB stands for sarcasm of all things!
I look at the La Pierre dude and I get feelings to hurt people…but not with a gun lol.
Hey pro guns people….we need to put our kids’ lives first. WTF!!!!!
#NeverAgain
I didn’t watch it but shouting down dissent is becoming more of a problem these days, it seems. Just my impression.
I have no idea what the answer is to shootings like this. The US has a problem though compared to its peers. I think a lot of folks haven’t yet admitted there is a problem, let alone become open to any of the proposed solutions.
I’d guess that it will take a multifaceted solution set, encompassing cultural changes, regulation, addressing contributing factors, fixing failures in following up on tips/warning signs…and more. I don’t think I’ll live to see significant progress in school and other mass shootings…it will take longer than that. Which doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be trying to improve now.
I’m not strongly for or against guns. I don’t have any interest in owning one but also don’t have anything against responsible, sane adults owning them.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>The US has a problem though compared to its peers. I think a lot of folks haven’t yet admitted there is a problem…
For those folks…which planet are they living in?
Hey guys, another expert across the pond who discovered miles 4 years ago and thinks credit card signup bonuses is the way to go #mindblown.
The kid has a Ph.d…I would suggest to him he is better off looking for a job!
Or maybe Rob @ Head for Points can hire him to fetch coffee…or tea!
Never heard of it.
However he has (non affiliate) links to credit card websites which means he is ‘introducing’ credit card business. And he has no credit broking licence. That is a criminal offence in the UK.
Shall I email my regulatory contact in the Financial Conduct Authority or not? Decisions, decisions …..
When I first saw the NRA chick up there, I told my wife “I’ll give her 75 seconds to get to ‘Listen, I’m a Mom……’.
Shows you how wrong I can be-it took almost 90 seconds.
Is she a member of the Rough Riders?
I can picture her on a Harley Davidson in a leather jacket downing beers in a dive bar somewhere in Texas 🙂
lol at the nerve of them to say ‘trusted.’ if the world was not so crazy right now that would be the most crazy statement of the year.
Crazier than Trump’s statement to give teachers guns and bonuses for training on them?
Maybe the Russians told him to say that?
Russia doesn’t need to. It’s all natural. No need to brainwash this guy.
I like TRUMP. I like the Trump Stock Market Rally even more.
Four More Years, please.
Who the Phuck is going to vote for Bernie, if it means every investment you have will tank.
“MONEY TALKS, BS WALKS.” Teddy Roosevelt Sagamore Hill, NY May 3, 1904
So, you judge Presidents based on stock market performance? It is kind of silly. You know what is even more silly? Talking about short term stock market performance!
So, lets talk money:
Dow on day Obama took over in 2009: 7,949.09
Dow on day Obama left office in 2017: 19,732.40
Again, judging this based on one year performance is dumb. Judging it based on months/weeks/days/ONEphucking day like the Asshole-in-Chief has done is beyond moronic!
Based on that….you should just love Obama. And I did not get even to the unemployment numbers amigo.
Comprende?
I call BS on comments like this!
TBB fights dangerous bullshit—————>hint about Sunday post
How about this one George. Day Obuma took office national debt $10 trillion. Day he left = $20 trillion. He cost us more than all the rest combined!! Get back to those Tidepods
But…Benghazi!
Don’t worry, massive tax cuts for the rich adding trillions in debt, profligate spending, massive deficits and deregulation are all fantastic ways to govern. Just ask the Red team/Bush Jr.
Trump is following same program. We know it won’t end well. But the Reps will all get selective amnesia. “Bush who?? Benghaziiiiii!!!”
Sad what passes for a supposed conservative party. Even Reagan would call them Deplorables…
@Ingy,
You clearly do not understand Keynesian economics. And the impact of inflation. I would love to see your response to a financial crisis. Bush choked under that pressure. I was not excited about Obama’s handling of the financial crisis. It was a failure to let Lawrence Summers and Timothy Geithner be part of his team. And not enough bankers ended up in jail.
And anyone with the slightest sense of economy knows that NOW is not the time to add more debt to the massive budget deficit. Fiscal conservatism within the GOP died with the election of Trump. Trump should focus on reducing the debt.
Ingy’s right on this one, guys. Trump knocked down that deficit big time.
Best deficit knocker-downer in history. No one has ever knocked down more deficit in their first year as President.
Just ask him.
Mr. “Day 1”.
Just a few things before I head to bed.
There was no reason to do this at a time of full employement damn it. We do this shit when, I don’t know, in different times, like, I don’t know, the Great Recession smh.
One thing I despised about Obama was not putting any big bankers in jail. Missed a great opportunity! I had an awesome article about that but will have to wait until next Sunday, it did not make the cut for tomorrow.
Trump is full of bullshit. Dangerous bullshit. I call it… #hint about tomorrow’s post.
“Booking Holdings” sounds like the name of a criminal front company in a cheesy crime novel!
I can not believe they are going to do with the Priceline brand…I used to get the Hyatt Regency in Chicago for $35 to $40 per night #goodtimes
I remember when Priceline first got going. They hired William Shatner for their commercials, and instead of cash, he took stock in the young company.
The last number I saw for Captain Kirk’s Priceline stock was $800 million.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ainyK6fXku0
See you Sunday (who did those travel challenges? Was it Ben? Was it Summer?).
KELLY CUOCO is at fault for this companies demise. Beam up Kirk from thegrave.
It was not one of the main blogs….It was an enthusiastic guy who probably ran out of gas. There are so many 🙂
Buzz-
TPG Guest Pass. Doesn’t that remind you of the “Travel Challene” posts a blog had years ago. You know, show the readers how to go on a special trip using ponts and miles.
I can’t remember which blog did that. Do you?
Travel Challenge? Oh yeah…I remember what you are referring to but can not remember which blog was it. Probably died because of no support 🙂
Thank you to two more readers who CHOSE to get a credit card with my links. We are now up to 10 for the month.
I may have to get back to daily posting. Not sure how Mrs. TBB will react though #developing
Thank you, it means a lot. I missed you too!
If my blog without ANY Alexa crap, no SEO, no key words, no ass kissing, no staff, no advertising revenue, I mean…if my blog can get 10 apps in the first 22 days of the month….
CAN YOU IMAGINE HOW EARLY INGY SOLD???????????????????
Congratulations on ten conversions in a month George. Why at that rate, you can post and pimp til your in your 90’s and still never catch the guy that “Sold to Early” after only 16 months of affiliate marketing. No staff, no SEO, no compliance, no ass kissing, just thousands of readers that actually “supported the site”
After reading the attempts by you and some of your readers trying to get me to divulge the complete price and terms of my deal, I realized you’ve got a few morons in your following. So why not do a 16 part series on how to navigate (oops sorry) “use” your creditcards.com ad
Part 1. What is Blue Ink”
Part 2. How to Click on a Link
Part 3. What to do when the New Page shows up
Part 4. How to Navigate Between Pages
Part 5. How to Fill Out a Credit Card Application
Part 6. What to do when I Get my Card
Part 7. What does minimum spend mean?
Part 8. Do I really Have to Pay my Credit card bill?
Etc, Etc, Etc
That level of instruction may actually allow you to keep getting 10 conversions per month.
Best of Luck George. Only 40 more years to go !!!!
>>>>>>>>Congratulations on ten conversions in a month George.
Thanks. I would like to point out you were saying I can not get that in a month because, you know, my readers live in the basement, have low credit scores, do not want to support me and other stupid non sense. You were wrong buddy…AGAIN!
>>>>>>>>>“Sold to Early” after only 16 months of affiliate marketing.
too. It was only 16 months after you sold. OMG, I did not realize you can be sooooo off. OMG, the money you left on the table is OBSCENE! No wonder you are still so cranky and so angry. WOW….Just 16 months, smh.
>>>>>>>>>no ass kissing
I was there when you were kissing the Night Line TV crew. I tried to get some other FTers to separate your lips from their asses…But noooooo. Because. Conversions!
My readers do not need a 16 part series on this shit. Take your pimping lessons to others, not here. TBB fights dangerous bullshit like FTG type.
I think deep down you are jealous…You would love to still be relevant in The Hobby you had a major role to destroy it for…conversions. Gracias.
I am still here calling dangerous bullshit. You are still here trolling a blog you do not like. You are part of the TBB entertainment. You can not stay away. You are the best reader any blogger would love to have. Just keep telling us how wrong you were/are and keep doing it.
https://twitter.com/FlyerTalkerinA2/status/967487022771396617
I knew I could get an angry response from you George. Thanks
BTW. I enjoyed the conversation on gun control but didn’t get involved. As Clint says “gun control? I’m not arguing gun control with guys that eat laundry detergent and can’t figure out which bathroom to use”
Gotta love Clint
Clint—->Great actor. Great director.
And then he went on to speak at the Republican National convention
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLgj7b7hZXs
LOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Text like example on how to stain a legacy with stupid moronic bizarre shit like that, what the phuck was he thinking????
Oh Clint woohoo…to go down in history as a cookoo, sad!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzVTa59U89M
Of course Ingy loves this dude….
Do you punk?
Glad to see you still remember I called you a “punk”. I added “moron” today when you thought it was reasonable to assume I got no downstroke.
The love never stops George.
Sold out after 16 months??????
Confirming you are not very sharp. Please get some help, you spend too much time looking like an ass. No wonder you like Trump.
No offense to Ramsey who at least has a sense of humor and can’t stand your credit card pimping ways. Like everybody else.
16 months….Jesus Christ!!!
P.S. I don’t live in a basement. I own many basements if you ever need to rent one in your area.
Happy Soviet Army and Navy day, George! Oh wait…
You blew my cover, thanks a lot man!
No worries, I’m sure Big Rocketman will make it official soon. 🙂
If Putin sends me World Cup tickets…I would say yes. But don’t tell anyone okay?
This one is for you, George, as I stumbled across it:
https://flashdrivesforfreedom.org
That’s great!
Any new Petsmart coupon updates?
Let me check DansDeals 🙂
Ramsey
please visit my travel free and pet coupon blogs………
ThankATitanforKillingThisHobbyforTheirOwnGreed.com
KickATitanIntheBallsforMe.com
thanks M P P C
Is this a “See a titan, punch a titan” thing?
no, do not be silly, just a swift kick in the nuts, to show your appreciation
I just reviewed the state of my familia’s churning activity. And I want to cry, thanks Titans!
ARM TEACHERS? Hell YES!!!
If you have an Ex Army Ranger stuck in a crap Gym teacher job, WHY NOT?????
I am not talking about arming a LIGHT IN THE LOAFERS Music, Theater or Art Appreciation teacher, that would be silly.
My 10th grader daughter today over lunch:
“I would freak out if any of my teachers had a gun! This was the dumbest thing I have heard in a long time!”
THINK!
Interesting JCPenney article. It is quite deceptive (and likely illegal in some jurisdictions). IIRC California has a law that states “regular prices” must be in effect for x months for markdowns to be advertised as sales. Pretty smart if you ask me!
When I was reading the article though I kept nodding my head 🙂
Now “it’s all about conversions” Ingy doing economic commentary. It’s like TPG doing a post on “Best cards for your dogs”….
Yawn..
Got to hit the gym, later TBBers. You too Ingy, my biggest basement based reader!
Get to that gym buddy. You gotta stay in shape. You’ve probably got a big pile of client 1040-EZ forms to fill out.
What is a 1040-EZ? I have never filed one yet #seriously
If this is the form you file, it sure makes sense since you sold too early and the income has stopped…if you even meet the gross income filing requirements.
Love never stops = Ingy comments on TBB never stop
Advantage TBB.
And how do you write that long for a blog and struggle so much with your/you’re and to/too?
Trust me Brenton. It is never advantage TBB
English was never FTG’s strong suit.
Nor was proof reading.
Agreed. But generating and building relationships with readers that actually supported my efforts worked just fine. In fact, did you know I was George’s favorite blogger?
You were mine too around 2010, before you ran out of ideas and gas and started phoning it in.
@ Sam: “You were mine too around 2010, before you ran out of ideas and gas and started phoning it in.”
I had no idea he lasted only 16 months. I think we need to reconsider that horse Sam.
Remember when he predicted I would not last three months. And here I am in month 63 and counting. Because it was never about conversions 🙂
It is so great building relationships tricking readers to apply seven cards in the SAME day hey?
I thought it was a pretty good idea to sell when “I ran out of good ideas” with a boatload of conversions and a mass of competition on the horizon.
But of course, I could have taken the “copy and paste” route like one I know. Have you no shame?
“Boatload of conversions on the horizon”
You got something right Ingy finally. What a loser you are indeed, it boggles the mind!
And yet, I’m the one that got the conversions and you’re the basementdweller5?
There is nothing more comical than watching you clowns post!!
BD5. Next time, learn how to “quote”
Hahahaha
We just came back from seeing “Annihilation” and I could not help but think about Trump lol.
Ok, on a more serious note, what do you think the ending meant?