If you are a member of the Amex Rewards program, there are also some things you can use points for such as tickets, breakfast coupons, etc. However, they do require alot of points. I recommend using points for these things only if you have alot and don't know what to do with them.
LOL mssocks .......No you've hit what's known as a "firewall".
Basically it's a function that your company has built in that prevents you from visiting certain websites if their descriptions fit certain criteria that they have established.