London: Check your bags at a downtown kiosk

Airline mileage junkies now have a mascot in George Clooney, thanks to his new movie Up in the Air, in which he's in hot pursuit of acquiring 10 million miles. It was a smart month for the movie to come out, as this is the time of year when the clock is ticking for elite members to hit the targets they need to retain their status. Director Jason Reitman, a self-proclaimed mileage junkie, tells USA Today that he once did a mileage run from LA to Chicago, in which he picked up a pizza and turned right back around—just to retain his elite status. I'm also a member of the crazy mileage-hog club. A couple years back, when I was set to drop from gold to silver* platinum to gold on American's AAdvantage program, I found a cheap flight to LA and did a quickie weekend that racked up just enough miles to keep me safely ensconced in Gold status. I realized at the time that it was totally absurd, but I talked myself into because I got to see a girlfriend in West Hollywood I always have a blast with. As the mileage madness swirls, I wonder, what's the Clooniest thing you've done (or bought) to rack up miles? Feel free to post a comment below. (*Corrected. Thanks, Scott!) EARLIER Sneak Peak: George Clooney is "Up in the Air" Frequent flier: Spend $2,000 and get $5,600 worth in flights

More than 12 million people attend Broadway shows each year, so tickets can be hard to come by. Average prices for top shows start at around $130 when booking in advance—and premium seats can cost as much as $300 at the box office. To get a seat that won't break the bank, check out this video that videographer Joe Hicks and I recently shot in Times Square. You'll be singing along to your favorite Broadway tune in no time.

Two classic Web lists: How to Order a Beer in Fifty Languages and How to Say "One More Beer, Please" in 50 Different Languages EARLIER A funny flow chart answers to the road-trip question: Where should I eat?