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		<title>Cell phones?  Let me tell you about cell phones &#8211; on airplanes&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://standarduprightposition.com/2008/10/01/cell-phones-let-me-tell-you-about-cell-phones-on-airplanes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:03:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>anne</dc:creator>
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Well, no need for ME to tell you about it &#8211; not when my boss, Rick Seaney, has already written the be-all-and-end-all column on the subject &#8211; for ABCNews.com.
Check it out by clicking here &#8211; that&#8217;s the Cliff Notes version &#8211; and you can go to the entire column from there if you like.
Oh, there [...]]]></description>
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Well, no need for ME to tell you about it &#8211; not when my boss, Rick Seaney, has already written the <strong>be-all-and-end-all column</strong> on the subject &#8211; for ABCNews.com.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Check it out by <a href="http://rickseaney.com/2008/10/01/cliff-notes-version-latest-abcnewscom-column-ugh-cellphones/">clicking here</a> &#8211; that&#8217;s <strong>the Cliff Notes version</strong> &#8211; and you can go to the entire column from there if you like.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Oh, there is also mention of the internet &#8211; and <strong>porn on planes</strong>.Thought that might get your attention.</p>
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		<title>Whack-a-What?  Rick&#8217;s latest ABCNews.com column</title>
		<link>http://standarduprightposition.com/2008/09/24/whack-a-what-ricks-latest-abcnewscom-column/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:16:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>anne</dc:creator>
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Oh, yeah &#8211; Whack-a-Mole &#8211; that&#8217;s what Rick&#8217;s talking about.
He says, in his latest column on ABC&#8217;s news website, that what&#8217;s happening with the airlines is a pretty wild ride these days.
You should take a look. After you&#8217;re done admiring Mr. Happy, at left.



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Oh, yeah &#8211; Whack-a-Mole &#8211; <em>that&#8217;s</em> what <a href="http://rickseaney.com/2008/09/24/no-time-for-my-abcnewscom-column-heres-the-quick-version/">Rick&#8217;s talking about</a>.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">He says, in his latest column on ABC&#8217;s news website, that what&#8217;s happening with the airlines is a pretty wild ride these days.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">You should <a href="http://rickseaney.com/2008/09/24/no-time-for-my-abcnewscom-column-heres-the-quick-version/">take a look</a>. After you&#8217;re done admiring Mr. Happy, at left.</p>
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		<title>Thanksgiving in October?  What the&#8230;?</title>
		<link>http://standarduprightposition.com/2008/09/10/thanksgiving-in-october-are-we-crazy-or-what/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:11:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>anne</dc:creator>
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Okay, at first blush, it sounds crazy. But would I work for a crazy man?
Well, sure. And I have. But Rick Seaney is not a crazy man.
He&#8217;s actually got a pretty good idea here &#8211; and one that can save you a bundle. It could also save your sanity.
So check out Rick&#8217;s idea, that he [...]]]></description>
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<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Okay, at first blush, it <em>sounds</em> crazy. But would I work for a crazy man?</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Well, sure. And I have. But Rick Seaney is <em>not</em> a crazy man.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">He&#8217;s actually got a pretty good idea here &#8211; and one that can save you a bundle. It could also save your sanity.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">So check out Rick&#8217;s idea, that he wrote about for ABC &#8211; <a href="http://rickseaney.com/2008/09/10/abcnewscom-column-how-about-thanksgiving-in-october-tips/">Thanksgiving in October</a>.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">At the very least, you&#8217;ll pick up some great <strong>&#8220;Thanksgiving Travel Tips&#8221; </strong>- no matter <em>when</em> you gather at Grandma&#8217;s house.</p>
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		<title>ABC Column:  Cattle Call for Business Travelers</title>
		<link>http://standarduprightposition.com/2008/08/27/abc-column-cattle-call-for-business-traveler/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rick Seaney</dc:creator>
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Yes, the boss has written another column for ABCNews.com &#8211; this one is all about business travelers and the &#8220;minimum stay&#8221; rule.
Want just the highlights? Easy &#8211; just click here.
Want the entire column, in all its fact-filled and fascinating glory? Click here.
Want to skip this altogether?
Not an option.



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<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Yes, the boss has written another column for ABCNews.com &#8211; this one is all about business travelers and the <strong>&#8220;minimum stay&#8221; rule</strong>.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px"><strong>Want just the highlights?</strong> Easy &#8211; just <a href="http://rickseaney.com/2008/08/27/abc-column-traveling-cattle-and-the-minimum-stay-rule/">click here</a>.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px"><strong>Want the entire column</strong>, in all its fact-filled and fascinating glory? <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5658536&amp;page=1">Click here</a>.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Want to skip this altogether?</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Not an option.</p>
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		<title>Grandma Shoots Video on JetBlue Flight, Gets Arrested</title>
		<link>http://standarduprightposition.com/2008/08/14/grandma-shoots-video-on-jetblue-flight-gets-arrested/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:30:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>anne</dc:creator>
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My goodness!
A 56-year old grandmother videotaped what was apparently some minor altercation between a couple of passengers (and thanks, Chris Elliott, for all the details).
Then, flight attendants asked her to delete it. She didn&#8217;t want to. She got arrested.
Sound nutty? Sure does to us. Makes us REALLY wonder what&#8217;s on that videotape. Oh, wait &#8212; [...]]]></description>
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My goodness!</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">A 56-year old grandmother videotaped what was apparently some minor altercation between a couple of passengers (and thanks, Chris Elliott, for <a href="http://www.elliott.org/blog/grandmother-arrested-after-refusing-to-delete-jetblue-fight-video/">all the details</a>).</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Then, flight attendants asked her to delete it. She didn&#8217;t want to. She got arrested.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Sound nutty? Sure does to us. Makes us REALLY wonder what&#8217;s on that videotape. Oh, wait &#8212; we&#8217;re about to find out. Apparently Grandma is going to be on ABC sometime soon &#8212; with her tape.</p>
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		<title>Dogs are cool.  Dogs on planes?  Less cool.  Maybe.</title>
		<link>http://standarduprightposition.com/2008/08/13/dogs-are-cool-dogs-on-planes-less-cool-maybe/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:05:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>anne</dc:creator>
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Look at the dog on the left.
Awwwwwwww!
Now, just imagine if he was on a plane and something &#8220;happened to him&#8221;.
Aiiiieeeeeeeeeeee!
So don&#8217;t let anything &#8220;happen&#8221; &#8212; and you can start by reading Rick Seaney&#8217;s latest ABCNews.com column &#8212; it&#8217;s all about pets and flying &#8212; and if you pay attention, you&#8217;ll figure out the best way [...]]]></description>
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Look at the dog on the left.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Awwwwwwww!</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Now, just imagine if he was on a plane and something &#8220;happened to him&#8221;.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Aiiiieeeeeeeeeeee!</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">So don&#8217;t <em>let</em> anything &#8220;happen&#8221; &#8212; and you can start by reading Rick Seaney&#8217;s latest ABCNews.com <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/BusinessTravel/story?id=5566746&amp;page=1">column</a> &#8212; it&#8217;s all about pets and flying &#8212; and if you pay attention, you&#8217;ll figure out the best way to transport your pup.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">The &#8220;best way&#8221; might be &#8212; leaving him at home.</p>
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		<title>Rick&#8217;s ABCNews.com column:  Are Airline Fees Forever?</title>
		<link>http://standarduprightposition.com/2008/07/16/ricks-abcnewscom-column-are-airline-fees-forever/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:44:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>anne</dc:creator>
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In his latest column for ABCNews.com, our boss Rick Seaney &#8212; an excellent executive and all-star human being &#8212; asks this question: will the airlines ever drop all their new fees?
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Yes, Rick knows the score &#8212; but, please &#8212; read for yourself &#8212; just click here.



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<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">In his latest column for ABCNews.com, our boss Rick Seaney &#8212; an excellent executive and all-star human being &#8212; asks this question: will the airlines ever drop all their new fees?</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Yes, Rick knows the score &#8212; but, please &#8212; read for yourself &#8212; just <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/BusinessTravel/story?id=5380057&amp;page=1">click here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Rick&#8217;s Latest ABC Column:  HIT THE BEACH!</title>
		<link>http://standarduprightposition.com/2008/05/28/ricks-latest-abc-column-hit-the-beach/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 15:07:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>anne</dc:creator>
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Or the mountains or the jungles or the deserts or what ever tickles your psyche when it comes to vacations.
Yep, to heck with that dang gas crisis. Because according to Rick (uh, sorry, Mr. Seaney), you have to look at the overall cost of the vacation.
And it looks like the price of some things is [...]]]></description>
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<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Or the mountains or the jungles or the deserts or what ever tickles your psyche when it comes to vacations.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px"><strong>Yep, to heck with that dang gas crisis.</strong> Because according to Rick (uh, sorry, <a href="http://rickseaney.com/">Mr. Seaney</a>), you have to look at the <em>overall</em> cost of the vacation.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">And it looks like the price of some things is coming down. Like hotels. So read his <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/BusinessTravel/story?id=4942023&amp;page=1">column</a>.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Where am I vacationing? Outside. In a lounge chair. With trashy novels. Whoo-hoo.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 17:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>anne</dc:creator>
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Rick&#8217;s latest ABCNews.com column is about the high cost of oil and the future of air travel.
Sooooo, Rick fills in the blank with the word &#8220;grim&#8221;.
We fill in the blank with the word &#8220;MrHappyIsCrying&#8221;.
Now you try it! But better read his column first &#8212; yep, just click here.



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<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Rick&#8217;s latest ABCNews.com column is about the high cost of oil and the future of air travel.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Sooooo, Rick fills in the blank with the word <strong>&#8220;grim&#8221;.</strong></p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">We fill in the blank with the word <strong>&#8220;MrHappyIsCrying&#8221;.</strong></p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Now <em>you</em> try it! But better read his column first &#8212; yep, just click <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/BusinessTravel/story?id=4847008&amp;page=1">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Rick&#8217;s ABCNews.com column &#8212; Freebies on a plane?  AHAHAHA</title>
		<link>http://standarduprightposition.com/2008/04/24/ricks-abcnewscom-column-freebies-on-a-plane-ahahaha/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:15:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>anne</dc:creator>
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Rick&#8217;s latest column is all about how the airlines are nickel and dime-ing us&#8230;in new and inventive and expensive ways.
It&#8217;s&#8230;interesting and horrifying. So give it a read. By clicking here.



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<p style="padding-bottom: 8px">Rick&#8217;s latest column is all about how the airlines are nickel and dime-ing us&#8230;in new and inventive and expensive ways.</p>
<p style="padding-bottom: 8px"><strong>It&#8217;s&#8230;interesting and horrifying</strong>. So give it a read. By clicking<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/BusinessTravel/story?id=4696928&amp;page=1"> here</a>.</p>
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