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States of matter of national security

At Dulles International Airport near Washington, one traveler reported that screeners were also making passengers remove all food items from their carry-ons for inspection, and one passenger was told to peel her banana. - The New York Times
TSA Screener: Next in line.
Passenger: Hi there, officer.
Screener: Sir, I’m not an officer and please refrain from chit-chat. [...]

In Humor, Security, Travel on 10 August 2006 with Comments Off

Directions home

It’s indicative of the greatness of America’s interstate system that it takes only 12 course changes to drive from my house in Seattle to my dad’s house in Omaha.
According to Google Maps, the distance is 1,710 miles and would take about 28 hours to complete without stops. Of the 12 steps from start to finish, [...]

In Future, Society, Transportation, Travel on 19 May 2006 with Comments Off

The GE EntryScan3

From Boing Boing, it seems Kim Cameron didn’t appreciate being subjected to the GE EntryScan3 at the San Francisco airport security checkpoint.
What’s it like? People, I really hated the GE product. It is tiny, and closes around you. I felt seriously claustrophobic. Then it shot bursts of air at me so hard it actually hurt. [...]

In Future, Security, Society, Travel on 4 May 2006 with 2 comments

Do you know Southern Thailand?

Help my friends Lee and Sachi decide what to do for two weeks in Southern Thailand. They are there now, part of their one year around the world adventure.
Leave them tips and ideas on their travel blog.

In Blogging, Travel on 8 April 2006 with Comments Off

Island time

Susan and I took a breather from parenting and spent a good chunk of the weekend on Whidbey Island. Situated in the north end of Puget Sound, Whidbey Island is an interesting combination of old and new, private and public. At the center of the Island is the Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve, a [...]

In Travel on 12 July 2004 with no comments