Rapid Travel Chai

On my mind: President Obama will be at Midway Atoll today announcing a major expansion of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Boy I wish I could be on that Air Force One flight!

Events:

• Director-General of UNESCO expresses solidarity with the people of Myanmar after earthquake in Bagan (UNESCO).
• China Breaks Into Song Over the G-20 (WSJ China Real Time Report).
• Dental Gel Fights Plaque, but Lacks Fluoride (WSJ).
• Medical benefits of dental floss unproven (StarTribune).

Ideas:

• ‘Blind Spots’ and Other Problems in Globally Blended Families (WSJ Expat).
• Should you disclose your salary history to a headhunter? (Ask The Headhunter).
• How Gadfly Shareholders Keep CEOs Distracted (WSJ).
• What Obama’s last year in office teaches us about resilience (Washington Post).

Travels:

• Craig Kreeger, Virgin Atlantic CEO, talks the long haul (FT).
• 3 Surprising Ways to Use Deodorant (PureWow).
• The Husband-and-Wife Team Behind the Internet’s Most Infuriating Outdoor Retailer (Outside Online).
• How empire and disaster shaped Sri Lanka’s botanical gardens (FT).

Hacks:

• Virgin Atlantic Awards For Fun And Profit (DEM Flyers).
• Virgin America Partner Award Chart (DEM Flyers).
• Best Use of Wyndham Rewards Points (Travel is Free).
• All You Need to Know about Credit Reporting on Business Cards (Doctor Of Credit).