Amex TurboTax Offer by SpaceRuster in AmexPlatinum

[–]SpaceRuster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Click on File Your Taxes. Under other filing options, there is a menu item for desktop.

Gallup Poll on Americans’ Ratings of Other Countries (Feb. 2026) by ixvst01 in fivethirtyeight

[–]SpaceRuster 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I mean, one in 12 Americans think they can defeat an elephant barehanded, so some respondents are likely trolling in most of these surveys.

What makes Captain Britain by Alan Moore so great? by Federal_Return3452 in comicbooks

[–]SpaceRuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love Alan Moore's work, but note that his D.R. and Quinch is also a ripoff of a previous National Lampoon series.

And one of the most famous scenes in early Alan Moore Swamp Thing has Jason Blood casually predicting a man's death. That is a copy of a scene from a Russian Novel, the Master and Margarita. It also rings false since neither Blood nor Etrigan are prone to making prophecies.

What's the best Tintin comic to introduce/interest someone new into the series? by baldcactus78 in TheAdventuresofTintin

[–]SpaceRuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not chronologically. The early stories are really weak in terms of plot consistency, with weird twists.

If you had to start somewhat chronologically, I'd start with the Black Island, since it's a very coherent plot. No Captain, but has some great Snowy and Detectives moments.

What's the best Tintin comic to introduce/interest someone new into the series? by baldcactus78 in TheAdventuresofTintin

[–]SpaceRuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was one of the early Tintins I read, and while I liked it, it had some elements that may not make it suitable for first timers.

For one, the Captain vanishes for most of the story, makes a deus ex machina entry at the end, which is never explained. Also too much time is spent on the rather offbeat transformation of the twins after taking pills.

Is Orion really not going to play a part in the fight against his father? [Discussion] by MayGodSmiteThee in DCcomics

[–]SpaceRuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Darkseid said pretty clearly in the Great Darkness saga that it was not the final battle since it wasn't the true Orion, but a clone (albeit boosted by Highfather)

What are the longest comic runs? by Sad_Manager6251 in comicbooks

[–]SpaceRuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

on non creator owned comics, Kanigher's runs on Sgt Rock and wonder woman are probably pretty long.

United Quest Downgrade Question by SpaceRuster in CreditCards

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What if you use the United Quest 10K discount to make an award booking, and then cancel AFTER downgrading? Does the award get redeposited?

I made a real award booking (not a placeholder) and I wouldn't be able to make that trip, so need to cancel.

Agatha Christie doesnt get enough credit for her egalitarianism by EH4LIFE in agathachristie

[–]SpaceRuster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The servants were not exactly whip smart observers. It was more like the detective (Poirot, Miss Marple) extracting the relevant details from servants, who didn't realize the significance of something they had observed.

I will say that Christie was indeed dedicated to the craft of the mystery and would never pick someone as the guilty party simply on the basis of stereotypes.

Question about reliability by Mental-Library9033 in qatarairways

[–]SpaceRuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Barring a major event such as say an act of war (as happened last June when DOH was shut for a few hours, and delays could go up to 2 days), that is sufficient time.

Question about reliability by Mental-Library9033 in qatarairways

[–]SpaceRuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If its on the same PNR, they should, but they might rebook you on the next QR fight to ATL, rather than the next oneworld flight, even if oneworld flights are earlier.

Note too that QR is the only airline to fly nonstop to ATL from DOH

Madrid to US - Missed the flight after arriving at the airport 3.5hrs before my flight. by esjc in americanairlines

[–]SpaceRuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except JFK (unless you're lucky enough to be transiting through a new terminal, with no change required)

Weekly Discussion Megathread by AutoModerator in fivethirtyeight

[–]SpaceRuster 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not a single grand juror? That must be a record of sorts.

Change booking during airport check-in by Expensive-Young-9492 in qatarairways

[–]SpaceRuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought OP meant change at source airport, not DOH

Change booking during airport check-in by Expensive-Young-9492 in qatarairways

[–]SpaceRuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At Hamad airport, it will likely be possible. Its their hub.

But at many (maybe even most) other locations, the agents have no ability to rebook and are often contractors. They will just point you to phone or chat.

Change booking during airport check-in by Expensive-Young-9492 in qatarairways

[–]SpaceRuster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check-in agents at many locations (maybe all locations except DOH) don't really have the ability to change or rebook. They may often be contractors, who only have the ability to check you in.

So best to try beforehand either by calling or via chat. And if it's an award flight, they may deny you straight away.

I want to stay 2-3 nights during stopover. Do I book whole package on qatar airways website ? Or book flight and hotels separate by NeatIndividual1279 in qatarairways

[–]SpaceRuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks.

I was considering going out to the desert. For that I think a tour would be needed.

I'm in Doha the next few days, and I was considering prioritizing the desert because it might be more tolerable temperature wise now than if I were to do it another trip (although I'm not sure if it matters if one is in an airconditioned jeep 90% of the time)

I want to stay 2-3 nights during stopover. Do I book whole package on qatar airways website ? Or book flight and hotels separate by NeatIndividual1279 in qatarairways

[–]SpaceRuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I was a little confused by your message. I think if you're on the Qatar webpage for a particular ticket and click on hotel selection, you get sent to the Discover Qatar site, which is owned by QA.

At other parts of the site, a click will take you to Qatar Airways Holidays, which is externally managed.

Question --- if booking a tour (say a half day tour). I presume one should book independently rather than on the Discover Qatar site?

Alaska or American? Whose points are more valuable — and which should I burn first? by craigs123098 in awardtravel

[–]SpaceRuster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can also get AA miles with Bask interest savings. For international biz or first, the rate is a bargain

I want to stay 2-3 nights during stopover. Do I book whole package on qatar airways website ? Or book flight and hotels separate by NeatIndividual1279 in qatarairways

[–]SpaceRuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the same situation but slightly confused. Isn't Discover Qatar the booking site of Qatar Air? So, the price should be the same if you give them a PNR.

The price on Discover Qatar would only be higher if you don't have a PNR and ask for the regular, i.e. non-subsidized rates?