What Are You Smiling At, Traveler? (Reuters)

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Why Is This Guard Smiling? (Reuters)

Why Is This Guard Smiling? (Reuters) 05/26/2004 10:18 AM
Reuters - The head of Russia's border guards, fed up with their dour image, has ordered them to start smiling at visitors, a spokesman said Wednesday.

Smiling banned on passports (Reuters)

Smiling banned on passports (Reuters) 08/06/2004 07:42 AM
Reuters - The fight against terrorism has wiped the smile off the face of British passport holders.

Irish unemployed smiling

Irish unemployed smiling 05/19/2004 07:16 PM
USA Today May 19 2004 11:54PM GMT

Smiling makes you happy

Smiling makes you happy 01/08/2004 08:09 PM

An interesting theory that facial expressions affect blood-flow to the brain and are not just results of emotions. The assertion is that these blood-flows affect our emotions. So SMILE! :-)

Zajonc, R. B., Emotion and Facial Efference: A Theory Reclaimed, Scince, 1985, 288, 15-2

He also asserted that elation follows the smile, not the opposite. The blood flow changes caused by contracting the facial muscles in the smile alter cerebral blood flow and cause an emotional change. He extends this reasoning to account for all kinds of other bizarre facial habits associated with emotions -- wrinkled forheads, rubbing one's eyes, hand on forehead, pulling earlobes, licking lips, etc.

Via Jonas

Putting A Smiling Face On The Database
That Knows Everything About You

Putting A Smiling Face On The Database
That Knows Everything About You 05/03/2004 06:03 PM
There are ways to argue that better management of information about someone can lead to better privacy protection. However, I've read and reread this article about how the CEO of ChoicePoint, a massive database company best known for providing background checks on anyone, is trying to openly discuss privacy concerns with people, and about the only thing I can get out of it is that he wants to convince us all that we should just trust him. He wants a debate, but doesn't do much to explain how a service like his actually protects our privacy. His only point is that the data should remain in separate databases - until someone does a search. Of course, this seems like semantics. If the search goes across multiple databases, then it's effectively a single database. He's also working to provide the backend of Stephen Brill's "No, I'm Not A Terrorist Card" that we discussed last year. The idea is that non-terrorists (who, as the saying goes, "have nothing to hide") reveal all sorts of info about themselves in exchange for a card that says, basically, "the person holding this card isn't a terrorist, don't bother making them stand in long security lines." As we pointed out, as voluntary as this sounds, it certainly seems like there would be an awful lot of guilt-by-no-association. "What, you mean, you didn't pass the 'I'm not a terrorist' test? What did you do?" But, thankfully, if we just trust this CEO (without understanding why we should trust him - and even though the article names some screwups the company has made in the past concerning privacy) we should have nothing to worry about.

High Tech Has Dentists Smiling

High Tech Has Dentists Smiling 05/18/2004 04:44 AM
Dentists in Silicon Valley are turning to technology to lure more patients. Lasers and digital imaging are key to maintaining a smile -- and erasing pain. By Kristen Philipkoski.

Smiling Bubbles Game for PalmOS

Smiling Bubbles Game for PalmOS 05/14/2004 06:12 AM

PlayStation Portable has Sony smiling

PlayStation Portable has Sony smiling 04/08/2005 08:25 AM
Dailybulletin.com - Fri Apr 8, 07:17 am GMT

Those Irish eyes not smiling at Bush

Those Irish eyes not smiling at Bush 06/21/2004 06:40 PM

Mac OS X For The Traveler, Part 1

Mac OS X For The Traveler, Part 1 09/01/2004 04:13 AM
My goal is to show you how to make the most of Mac OS X and the services that Apple puts at your disposal to achieve true mobility and security while keeping costs down -- an especially challenging task when traveling internationally. By Francois Joseph de Kermadec, O'Reilly Network (via MyAppleMenu)

Time-Traveler-0.01

Time-Traveler-0.01 03/24/2005 09:00 AM

Mac OS X For The Traveler, Part 3

Mac OS X For The Traveler, Part 3 09/11/2004 05:38 AM
Now that we have seen various aspects of physical security, it is time to delve into the issue of software security. By Francois Joseph de Kermadec, O'Reilly Network (via MyAppleMenu)

Registered traveler

Registered traveler 08/02/2004 06:53 PM
Because I've been a good white boy, AmericanAirlines has notified me that if I show up at Logan Airport between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., beginning August 9, 2004 and ending August 13, and go to the Training and Conference Center, located between Terminals B and C, with a copy of the email invitation, two forms of government-issued ID, and my nontransferable confirmation number, the TSA may grant me Most Favored Traveler status and only anally probe me if I insist on it. Here's a snippet from the form I'm supposed to fill out: What's with the...

Mac OS X For The Traveler, Part 4

Mac OS X For The Traveler, Part 4 09/21/2004 08:47 PM
As with so many things in life, preparation is the key to success. In this week's installment, you'll read about how to pack just the right amount of equipment, and how to make sure the data on it is fit for travel. By Francois Joseph de Kermadec, O'Reilly Network (via MyAppleMenu)

Mac OS X For The Traveler, Part 2

Mac OS X For The Traveler, Part 2 09/03/2004 08:02 PM
Theft is a primary source of information leaks and other hassles when you travel. By Francois Joseph de Kermadec, O'Reilly Network (via MyAppleMenu)

[Thank G*d it's Friday!] UK Home Office
bans smiling

[Thank G*d it's Friday!] UK Home Office
bans smiling 08/06/2004 07:56 AM
Heres a nice filler for a friday, made me chuckle anyway. Our fine friends over at The Inquirer have spotted an interesting piece of news that could threaten the reputation of Brits abroad everywhere (myself included).

THE HOME OFFICE has ordered British people to stop smiling on their passport photograph in a bid to save the country from a terror attack.
It seems that the British stiff upper-lip is required so that photos can be scanned by digital readers. The reader will compare the photo with the person standing in front of it.

According to guidelines issued for all those who want a passport their photos must be "looking straight at the camera, with a neutral expression, with their mouth closed".

Apparently a cheesy grin will chuck the scanner, which has an allergy to teeth, completely out of wack. Photo booth companies have been forced to update all their machines to ensure that the pictures are acceptable under the new rules. The Home Office said its requirements were in line with new international standards for biometric face-recognition schemes.

News source: The Inquirer

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Wi-Fi a Business Traveler Service

Wi-Fi a Business Traveler Service 09/20/2004 04:43 PM
A new study from TeleAnalytics concludes that business travelers are increasingly using Wi-Fi while the consumer market is growing much slower: The study tallies the number of hotels around the world that offer Wi-Fi and also looks at airport, hotel, and consumer hotspot usage. The study found that Wi-Fi use in airports has grown more than 350 percent in a six-month period. While that growth isn't expected to be sustainable, it only represents a fraction of the people who pass through airports so additional growth is likely. The study also found plenty of consumer hotspots with less than seven sessions per week and overall usage growth in the consumer segment doesn't surpass a 50 percent year-to-year increase. The findings make sense. Currently, many of the for-pay hotspots cost more than most consumers would be willing to pay. Also, such hotspots offer more for the business user who can use the access to get their jobs done. Consumers have a less critical need for the service and may need more of an incentive, especially if they're asked to pay for it. As the market matures, I expect operators that try to target the consumer market will begin making special content offerings or loyalty programs that will encourage more use....

Culture Clash: Those Li'l iPod Gods Are
Smiling

Culture Clash: Those Li'l iPod Gods Are
Smiling 09/06/2004 11:22 PM
In return for the loss of my library, I got 1,976 new songs chosen by someone else. By inheriting her music, I had a rare opportunity to spend some quality time in somebody else's musical mind. By Ron Rollins, MacNewsWorld (via MyAppleMenu)

Nations ponder traveler tracking

Nations ponder traveler tracking 06/01/2004 01:05 AM
Washington Times Jun 1 2004 5:43AM GMT

TSA to launch registered traveler
program

TSA to launch registered traveler
program 04/09/2004 05:24 PM
The Transportation Security Administration is seeking proposals from IT vendors through April 19 for a registered traveler pilot program to help improve the speed and efficiency of security checks for frequent fliers.

For the Business Traveler, a Laptop
That's Easy on the Arms

For the Business Traveler, a Laptop
That's Easy on the Arms 04/14/2005 03:58 PM
At 2.5 pounds and with a 12.1-inch screen, the Dell Latitude X1 resembles an elongated, pumped-up version of a digital organizer, or perhaps a Sony Vaio knock-off.

Registered Traveler Program Open For
Business

Registered Traveler Program Open For
Business 06/29/2004 02:27 AM

Avis Gives Away BlackBerrys In
Business-Traveler Promotion

Avis Gives Away BlackBerrys In
Business-Traveler Promotion 01/05/2005 01:12 AM
Information Week Jan 5 2005 5:17AM GMT

Laptop Computer Extras for the Mobile
Traveler

Laptop Computer Extras for the Mobile
Traveler 08/12/2004 05:04 PM
WebDevInfo Aug 12 2004 8:01PM GMT

Seeking the Smiling Face of Nevada's
Nuclear Heyday (Los Angeles Times)

Seeking the Smiling Face of Nevada's
Nuclear Heyday (Los Angeles Times) 01/02/2005 07:20 AM
Los Angeles Times - LAS VEGAS — Long before Britney Spears' wedding made headlines here, another blond held Sin City in thrall.

Practical Traveler: Glitches in Booking
First Class Online

Practical Traveler: Glitches in Booking
First Class Online 04/10/2005 10:41 AM
Nytimes.com - Sun Apr 10, 06:11 am GMT

A1-Travelclub.com Launches Frequent
Traveler Rebate Site

A1-Travelclub.com Launches Frequent
Traveler Rebate Site 06/05/2005 10:54 PM
In addition to the special internet rates offered on the web site A1-Travelclub.com also offers a cash rebate paid directly to anyone who completes a hotel stay booked on the site. The rebate is based on the hotel room rate (excluding tax and service fees), and will automatically be credited to the consumer's credit card 30 days after check out from the hotel. The rebate is automatic, so there is nothing the consumer must do other than book on-line and then actually complete the hotel stay.

Back in the U.S.S.R: White House Scrubs
Its Website When It Needs to Revise
History. Somewhere, Brezhnev is Smiling.
12/18

Back in the U.S.S.R: White House Scrubs
Its Website When It Needs to Revise
History. Somewhere, Brezhnev is Smiling.
12/18 12/18/2003 02:23 PM
manipulation, distrust and deceitfulness: .. Dana Milbank

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Radius and FlightLock Announce Alliance
for Traveler Tracking and Notifications
Technology

Radius and FlightLock Announce Alliance
for Traveler Tracking and Notifications
Technology 06/25/2004 02:16 AM
Radius, a global leader in travel management, agrees to promote FlightLock's TravelMonitor product suite to their member agencies in an attempt to provide traveler tracking and security notifications automation to clients who seek to consolidate security programs in the wake of 9/11 and the threat of terrorist attacks. [PRWEB Jun 25, 2004]

2ergo Group PLC in Premium Rate Phone
Scandal, Smile Telecom Still Smiling
with Unpaid Fines

2ergo Group PLC in Premium Rate Phone
Scandal, Smile Telecom Still Smiling
with Unpaid Fines 08/08/2004 02:05 AM
ICSTIS failure to STOP premium rate phone scams.... deal not in the public interest. [PRWEB Aug 8, 2004]

Omega World Travel Offers Traveler
Tracking and Risk Management Services
via FlightLock

Omega World Travel Offers Traveler
Tracking and Risk Management Services
via FlightLock 09/02/2004 02:25 AM
FlightLock partners with fifth largest travel agency in the U.S. for risk management solutions. [PRWEB Sep 2, 2004]

"An Islamic civil liberties group has
called for a Pentagon investigation into
an apparent gag photograph of a Marine
in Iraq taken during the last year. In
the photo, a smiling Lance Cpl. Ted J.
Boudreaux Jr. is standing next to two
Iraqi boys. All three ..."

"An Islamic civil liberties group has
called for a Pentagon investigation into
an apparent gag photograph of a Marine
in Iraq taken during the last year. In
the photo, a smiling Lance Cpl. Ted J.
Boudreaux Jr. is standing next to two
Iraqi boys. All three ..." 04/13/2004 03:29 AM

Yahoo! Travel, National Geographic
Traveler Poll Names New Orleans Top U.S.
Family Travel Spot

Yahoo! Travel, National Geographic
Traveler Poll Names New Orleans Top U.S.
Family Travel Spot 03/23/2005 08:19 PM
Investors Business Daily Mar 24 2005 12:51AM GMT

EFF Privacy Coalition Presses Congress
for Hearings on Air Traveler Privacy

EFF Privacy Coalition Presses Congress
for Hearings on Air Traveler Privacy 02/17/2004 02:34 PM
Electronic Frontier Foundations Feb 17 2004 6:22PM GMT

Reuters, NBC Staff Abused by U.S. Troops
in Iraq (Reuters)

Reuters, NBC Staff Abused by U.S. Troops
in Iraq (Reuters) 05/18/2004 02:51 PM
Reuters - U.S. forces beat three Iraqis working for Reuters and subjected them to sexual and religious taunts and humiliation during their detention last January in a military camp near Falluja, the three said Tuesday.

You SURE We're Only Going 50? (Reuters)

You SURE We're Only Going 50? (Reuters) 06/02/2004 11:56 AM
Reuters - Honda Motor Co. Ltd. is recalling nearly 8,200 model year 2004 motorcycles because of a computer glitch that could prompt their drivers to go too fast, federal safety regulators said on Tuesday.

Okay, You Be the Look-Out... (Reuters)

Okay, You Be the Look-Out... (Reuters) 02/10/2004 02:56 AM
Reuters - Police in the central Argentine city of Cordoba foiled a predawn street hold-up on Thursday -- and were staggered to find one of the assailants was blind.

Reuters RSS

Reuters RSS 05/07/2004 03:35 AM
Reuters has launched a bunch of RSS feeds for its wire service. Link

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"Reuters" 04/28/2004 05:33 PM

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