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One Year Ago

Monday, December 26th, 2005

One year ago, nearly 200,000 people in 14 countries were killed by a tsunami in the Indian Ocean. There are many articles today about what has changed, what has stayed the same and how tourism is helping affected nations rebuild. But to understand the depth of this tradgedy, read what should be Pulitzer-prize winning journalism: Barry Bearak’s article originally published in the New York Times Magazine.

Thanks go to Rachel Sklar who won’t let people forget the power of Bearak’s story.

Wave (Portal) of the Future

Monday, December 26th, 2005

TSA logo

USA Today reports on what could be a fantastic new technology: wave portal security. Travelers walk through GE’s new device at San Francisco International with their bags, their keys in their pockets, their shoes on and 20 seconds later, they’re on their way. (“Unless some potential threat is identified,” spokesman Steve Hill tells USA Today.) The system sounds fantastic, but as usual, details are scarce at this point. But Hill did have one important detail:

“Perhaps the sexiest part is the solution we put together will make the passenger experience less intrusive.”

Right on, Steve. Ain’t nothin’ sexier than airport security!

Ode to the In-flight Magazine

Monday, December 26th, 2005
American Way Cover

After complaining about broke airlines and airports only minutes ago, we have to tell you that there is one airborne service that hasn't gone down in flames: the in-flight magazine. Combining gadget reviews, destination info, ... [Continue reading this entry]

Life in the Fast Lane: Flying with Verified Identity Pass

Monday, December 26th, 2005
Steve Brill

Steve Brill's Verified Identity Pass is back in the press, but we're not sure exactly why. The system has been in place at Orlando International Airport since July, and Brill hopes to expand it, though only ... [Continue reading this entry]

TSA: Two-inch Scissors Allowed

Tuesday, December 20th, 2005
A pile of scissors

New rules governing what can and can't be taken through airport security go into effect Thursday. Over at Tripso, Joel Widzer says it's about time. Among the changes: scissors and other small, ... [Continue reading this entry]

BREAKING: At Least 19 Dead in Plane Crash Near Miami

Monday, December 19th, 2005
AP photo of crash

The NY Times reports that at least 19 people have died after a seaplane crashed off the east coast of Florida. The Chalk's Ocean Airlines flight left a seaport base around 2:30 this ... [Continue reading this entry]

“Not all who wander are lost”

Sunday, December 18th, 2005
The eTrex Venture

The NY Times Co. spends a lot of time thinking about GPS. To wit, Ted Conover chimes in with another article about the ultimate navigational technology:

The problem, to me, is that navigation by GPS ... [Continue reading this entry]

Near Fields, in far-away places

Friday, December 16th, 2005
Nokia 3220

Gridskipper opines on the Near-Field Communication Oyster card in London that could soon be used to pay for more than just Tube rides. The same technology, that Nokia recently put in a prototype ... [Continue reading this entry]

Back from Venice

Friday, December 16th, 2005
Gondola

After a week in Italy, we're back with some recommendations for you--and plenty of other travel news that we missed covering: Despite mixed reviews about its food, Venice's "Mexican" restaurant, Iguana, kept us happily enjoying La Serenissima ... [Continue reading this entry]

Crappy Flights

Wednesday, December 7th, 2005
Aircraft Lav

And you thought your last flight stunk...