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When I read this post by Jason about his family's experience flying, I had to wonder if airlines' relatively new practice of letting people check in ahead of time online could cause problems for those who actually show up on time at the airport...

Check out this editorial in the New York Times. It made me smile, I'm not sure why. A snip...

At least, ASAE and the Center's Prometheus Leadership program, which sounds incredible from what I've been hearing about it, is going away, and some people are none too happy about it. Ben at Certified Association Executive gives a good accounting...

With Denver's heavy snowstorm wreaking havok throughout the U.S. air travel system, today might be a good day to point out this article: 21 Rules of Stress-Free Travel. There are some great tips in there, though nothing that can counteract Mother...

Forbes' list of top business hotels is a good one. It talks about hotels that offer e-concierges, world-class spas, personal butlers, great restaurants, and lots of other perks. Service isn't mentioned, though I would hazard a guess that these...

If anyone cares about how I feel about business networking, which I posted about a bit earlier this week, check out my interview with Josh over at Business Networking Advice. Here's my main point...

In our wired, wired world, you've probably been hearing this question asked more each year. I like this illustration of why we need face-to-face communication, including meetings, from Ruth Sherman on Fast Company's new expert blog...

I know you would never be rude to a front desk clerk, but if you want more reasons than civility to treat these folks well, read Confessions of a Front Desk Clerk. And you know that rumor that you get worse service if you book through a third...

Yet another reason to keep your attendees in an upbeat mood: It can prevent colds. Between travel and hand-shaking, meetings can be serious disease-spreaders. From the article...

I was oh so glad to run across this article from Business Pundit on networking advice for introverts. Business Pundit's Rob puts it so well...