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• Staying safe from swine flu while traveling

  
  Travel plan idea blog — Authority: 129
  Interesting article here on traveling during flu season. They mention a few things I think I can add to. They say theres no evidence that wearing a mask helps which is pretty much what a colleague said to me the...
  1 day ago

• Should Personal Electronic Devices be Banned in the Cockpit?

  
  Peter Greenberg Worldwide — Authority: 527
  Lawmakers are champing at the bit to introduce new legislation banning personal electronics in the cockpit after the two Northwest Airlines pilots revealed that they were working on their laptops when they overshot their destination last month. Reducing distractions for pilots seems like a no-brainer, but would these ...
  4 days ago

• Yellowstone National Park :World’s First National Park

  
  Blogoncherry — Authority: 151
  Yellowstone National Park has a unique history. It is the world’s first national park which was given the status in the year 1872. To add to it the Yellowstone National Park is also a UNESCO world heritage site which boasts of its significance on the global map. In all the Yellowstone National Park is a [...]
  5 days ago

• Its The TSA, Not CSI: Actions Limited To Security, Not Crime In...

  
  Computer & Internet - computer-internet.marc8.com — Authority: 167
  Im actually writing this post just minutes after passing through TSA security at JFK, where I was stopped to investigate the fact that I have a candle (a gift) in my carry-on luggage. Im not sure if this sort of thing makes us any safer (I have my doubts about this kind of "security theater"), but the overall ...
  6 days ago

• What Are The Safest Cars to Rent?

  
  Peter Greenberg Worldwide — Authority: 527
  Roads and highways will soon be stuffed with cars as millions of Americans gear up to make Thanksgiving road trips. After a hefty meal, a generous dose of tryptophan and an adult beverage or two, the road can be a dangerous place. So how can you keep your family safe? If you’re renting a car this holiday season, ...
  6 days ago

• “Unruly Passenger” on Diverted US Airways Flight? Or What?

  
  RickSeaney.com — Authority: 437
  US Airways diverted a flight from Philadelphia to London Monday, after a Scottish man refused to move his arm. Sounds weird, I know, but the man, John Murray, had his arm in a cast due to a motorcycle accident that “nearly killed him” (according to the Boston Herald ) - an accident that did cost him a couple ...
  6 days ago

• Who Defines Dangerous: Should Travelers Pay the Cost of Their Rescues?

  
  Matador Abroad — Authority: 511
  Feature Photo: Robert Thompson Photo: prakhar When does traveling “off the beaten track” become an arrogant and dangerous venture, and who should pay when it does? We’d taken refuge from the soggy Bogota afternoon in the hostel’s dank kitchen, where we sat drinking coffee and swapping tales. As this was ...
  6 days ago

• TSA May Look for Terrorism Threats at Plane Maintenance Sites

  
  RickSeaney.com — Authority: 437
  Far-fetched? Or farsighted? You tell me. Saw a report in USA Today that says the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) is proposing a new regulation that would allow the agency to inspect airline repair/maintenance shops. If for some reason they didn’t like what they saw during the inspection, they ...
  1 week ago

• Gearing Up For An African Safari With Thoughts On Safety.

  
  Luggage Joint — Authority: 155
  An African safari or an African Hunting trip can be very rewarding and exciting. Common sense and careful preparation will make this a safe and memorable trip. If you feel you are ready for an African safari, think again. Even if you are traveling to a country you are familiar with, it is still very important to be ...
  1 week ago

• African Hunting Expedition, Safety Thoughts And Suggestions.

  
  Rec and Sports — Authority: 163
  An African safari or an African Hunting trip can be very rewarding and exciting. Common sense and careful preparation will make this a safe and memorable trip. If you feel you are ready for an African safari, think again. Even if you are traveling to a country you are familiar with, it is still very important to be ...
  1 week ago

• Gearing Up For An African Safari With Thoughts On Safety.

  
  Travel Blog — Authority: 441
  An African safari or an African Hunting trip can be very rewarding and exciting. Common sense and careful preparation will make this a safe and memorable trip. If you feel you are ready for an African safari, think again. Even if you are traveling to a country you are familiar with, it is still very important to be ...
  1 week ago

• Insignia Little Buddy Child Locator Gives Affordable Peace of Mind

  
  Best Kid Friendly Travel — Authority: 113
  I have been looking for a child locator product with GPS technology that didn’t break the bank for a while now. It seems as though hometown hero Best Buy has done just that.The Insignia Little Buddy Child ...
  1 week ago

• Baby-Safe Travel

  
  The Chronicles of Nani — Authority: 127
  If you’ll be binging a new little one to meet the family for the holidays this year, make a point of visiting Baby Safe Travel. You can fins tips on traveling with baby, baby travel gear and baby-safe hotels for stops along the way. Get your new bundle of joy started on the path of loving going hoe for the ...
  1 week ago

• The Top Five Airplane Safety Questions

  
  Holidays-Reviews.com — Authority: 127
  What is the Safest Seat in an Airplane?When it comes to commercial aircraft, there generally isn’t any one seat that’s safer than the others.  In serious planes accidents that result in major injuries and even fatalities, seating placement on the plane didn’t correlate to higher safety or injury rates.  So ...
  1 week ago

• United Pilot Fails Breathalyzer Test: Are Drunk Pilots A Serious Problem?

  
  Peter Greenberg Worldwide — Authority: 527
  A United Airlines pilot accused of being over the legal blood-alcohol limit was pulled off a flight from London’s Heathrow Airport headed to Chicago, raising questions about how alcohol intake can affect pilots. Pilot Erwin Vermont Washington was arrested after allegedly failing a breathalyzer test administered ...
  1 week ago

• Air Travel Safe During Pregnancy

  
  News Moms Need — Authority: 129
  Thanksgiving is just two weeks away! Where did the time go? Between family get-togethers, holiday gift shopping and my husband’s birthday (which usually falls on or around Thanksgiving), the end of the year feels like one big race to New Year’s. Thankfully, both my and my husband’s families are just a few hours ...
  1 week ago

• TSA: Cash Okay, and Searches Must Relate to Airplane Safety

  
  RickSeaney.com — Authority: 437
  You may recall this incident from last March: an aide to Rep. Ron Paul was detained at an airport while the TSA (and local cops) asked why he was carrying $4,700 in cash on him. The aide, Steve Bierfeldt, felt that was nobody’s business, and the ACLU agreed and filed suit. That lawsuit has now been ...
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• How long before the next ZR tragedy?

  
  Barbados Free Press — Authority: 499
  There has been yet another tragic accident involving a speeding ZR van. The van smashed into two elderly visitors who were crossing Hastings main road near St. Matthias gap on Friday evening 6th Nov 09 around 3.30 pm. According to a witness, the van was not in sight as the couple set out to cross the road. The van ...
  2 weeks ago

• Victim Assistance on the Road

  
  Peter Greenberg Worldwide — Authority: 527
  If you’re the victim of a crime while abroad, the protocol on how to deal with it might be different than if you’re at home. So here’s what you need to know. In some places, going to the police isn’t necessarily the first—or the best—option. If you’re the victim of theft, assault or other violent crime, ...
  2 weeks ago

• Free the Hikers: Iran Charges American Hikers With Espionage

  
  Peter Greenberg Worldwide — Authority: 527
  It has been 101 days since Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal were captured and imprisoned by Iranian guards after they reportedly wandered across an unmarked border while touring a remote mountainous region of Iraqi Kurdistan. The three American hikers have been detained in Iran since July 31, and may now ...
  2 weeks ago

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