Crain’s Chicago Business

Crain’s Chicago Business reports that United Airlines will start charging passengers a $20 fee to use paper tickets for trips that could be booked electronically and that it plans to have all electronic ticketing by the end of 2003.

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Delta is running a

Delta is running a contest for free Lenny Kravitz tickets which includes airfare for four to LA and hotel stay. New e-mail subscribers also get a free Lenny Kravitz CD.

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Patio Pundit gives us an

Patio Pundit gives us an excellent post that explains why record store technology could have prevented a 1989 murder, and how that same technology promoted both honest markets and the development of country and rap music. Definitely worth a read.

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The Washington Post

The Washington Post carries a story about Castro’s take on U.S. accounting scandals. The piece describes how Cubans were rounded up from surrounding areas to attend the speech, and says that this was done “(w)ith the efficiency of a centrally planned socialist state.” Surely it isn’t the official position of the Washington Post that socialist central planning is efficient?

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Telecom Miles

If you’re looking to bail on WorldCom as your telecom provider, consider these deals: Internet: 6,000 Northwest miles for Earthlink Internet service. Up to 6,600 United miles for MSN Internet service. 6,000 miles for AT&T Worldnet Internet service with Continental. Cellular service: 5,000 miles for Nextel service with Delta, Northwest, United, or USAirways — or 4 Southwest Rapid Rewards credits. Long Distance: 4,000 Midwest Express miles for Sprint long-distance. 10,000 Alaska Airlines miles for Sprint long-distance. 5,000 Virgin Atlantia miles for Sprint long-distance. Continental, Marriott, or Starwood points AT&T long-distance.

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