Airport security has been a delicate issue for many years. As a frequent flyer, I know that I must hold back my frustration of partially undressing and having to walk barefoot, or in my socks, through a security machine or pat down. Few travelers dare to question the process. However, Aaron Tobey, 21, of Charlottesville, [...] Read Full Story
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $175,000 civil penalty against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for alleged violations of Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations. The FAA alleges that MIT offered a fiberboard box containing 33 electronic devices to FedEx for transportation by air from Cambridge to Seattle on Aug. 25, 2009. [...] Read Full Story
On a recent trip to California we happened to notice many wine bottles touting the “SIP” Certified Seal — Sustainability in Practice. The certification program evolved from nearly two decades of effort to understand and implement sustainable farming practices, such as soil conservation, pest management, water quality, and special attention paid to biodiversity and habitat. [...] Read Full Story