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26 Dec 2009 14:39

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U.S.: The new airline security rules: Hitting a gnat with a sledgehammer

  • Because consumers can’t be trusted to make up for failings caused by a security check that wasn’t done on a multi-part flight from Nigeria, people flying to the U.S. from another country will be subject to rules forcing them to new standards. To call these rules over-the-top is to point out that they’re punishing the wrong people for something one guy did. Here’s a quick overview of the rules, according to Air Canada:
  • one Multiple searches, both at the airport screening point and the aircraft boarding area.
  • two One carry-on item per person, which means you’re stuck paying fees to check your stuff.
  • three During the last hour of flight, you must remain seated with no access to carry-on items.
  • four If you see your own shadow on a flight, be scared of it. (We made that one up, guys.) source

28 Jul 2009 09:56

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U.S., World: The latest hotspot for a “jihad”: Rural North Carolina

  • 7 charged with plotting international terrorism in North Carolina source

24 Jun 2009 21:05

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Sports: FINALLY. The U.S. has a reason to care about soccer.

That’s right, the U.S. pulled off an improbable win today, kicking long-undefeated Spain’s butt in international action. Wow. source

25 Mar 2009 10:14

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Tech: Like Last.fm? Not in the U.S., U.K. or Germany? This will upset you.

  • 3 monthly subscription fee in all other countries. Free ride’s over. :( source