Here is the text of a new security directive from the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Transportation Security Administration issued on Christmas Day. Subject: Security Directive Number: SD 1544-09-06 Date: December 25, 2009 EXPIRATION: 0200Z on December 30, 2009 This Security Directive (SD) must be implemented immediately. The measures contained in this SD are in addition to all … [Read more...]
How the Uninformed Cause Delays at Airport Security
It's been 6 years since 9/11 and judging by the delays at airport sscurity caused by those whose carry-on luggage is stuffed full of unacceptable items; one could come to the conclusion that most travelers have either forgotten the event or just don't pay attention to either the news or the signs directly in front them. I'm inclined to believe the latter. At our local - very small - airport, … [Read more...]
Airport Security Killed My VAIO!
Man, was I choked when I realized that the airport security staff at Toronto International airport broke my Sony VAIO laptop when we were returning home after Christmas. Here's what happened... At the xray, I'd placed my winter coat and purse into one tray and my laptop in another. When I remembered that I would also have to put my suit jacket through the xray there were no more trays … [Read more...]
Airport Security Broke My Laptop!
Man, was I choked when I realized that the airport security staff at Toronto International airport broke my Sony VAIO laptop. Here's what happened. I had placed my long coat and purse into one tray and my laptop in another to go through the Xray. I then remembered that I would also have to remove my suit jacket, but there were no more trays available, so I placed the jacket under the … [Read more...]
Keep Your Valuables Safe
The experts all agree that if you want to keep your wallet secure, make sure you always keep it in a front pants pocket (not in your inside jacket pocket or your back pants pocket). Add a thick rubber band around your wallet. The friction of the rubber band against the material of your slacks will alert you that someone is trying to pick it. Never carry all your cash or identification in your … [Read more...]