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Have you ever wondered what happens to all that loot collected by the TSA at the nation’s airports? Here’s where to look, and what you might find.

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OK, so you need a tasteless armoire like you need a hole in the head. But what about a TV cabinet, or a luggage stand for the guest room, or some 350-thread-count linens or a perfectly serviceable microwave? Amy Bradley-Hole tells how to get great deals on surplus hotel furnishings.

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Vicky Fligel’s ticket from Chicago to Acapulco is canceled, but no one can tell her why. The only thing her airline, Mexicana, is certain of is that she has to buy a new, more expensive ticket. Mexicana gives her a refund on the canceled ticket, but shouldn’t the carrier honor its first price?

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Don’t pack your bags for Havana just yet. Fidel Castro may have announced his resignation, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be touring the Plaza de la Catedral, strolling along Varadero Beach or diving on Isla de la Juventud any time soon.

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