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I am thrilled to see that TSA has a blog - I think that's a great step. When I visited Chicago a few weeks ago for SOBCon08 I saw that Midway airport has a new queue system in place. The line moved fast and the expert line was full of people who looked like they take day trips. I think this is a great step and TSA is doing the right thing. Here is how the TSA blog describes the process: "Black/Blue/Green, First Class, Premier, Red Carpet-it seems like there are 18 different types of lines leading to a TSA checkpoint and only one for the "regular" traveler. What's the deal?" "we wanted to build a new environment that would make our behavioral observation programs more effective by helping to reduce the overall stress in the queue and the checkpoint. Second, we wanted to find a way to increase our efficiency and reduce x-ray alarm rates by allowing the fast passengers to move fast, and the slow passengers to take their time. End result - the...

Had another lovely flight to Chicago and back on the same day flying Southwest from Dulles airport. The fare was good and both times flight took off on time, Pilots were very social. Peanuts and drinks arrived on time. I love Southwest airlines. Now as airlines set expectations here are some things that I want them to fix. The number printed on the boarding card specifying your line position is confusing. I have known people confuse it for Gate numbers - who would not - if you had B24 printed on your boarding card. Some passengers confused it for seat numbers on the plane Commentary: When you can assign seats in the line it may be better and easier to continue that and make that your seat assignment and allot seats randomly. Water service I like the idea of the crew taking your drink order and bringing it to you on  a tray. i think the tray works better because unlike a drink trolley there is place for any passenger to pass t...

The Montgomery County Teens Court celebrated the 11th anniversary on 21st May and invited all the parents of the Teen volunteers to come and watch the proceedings and celebrate the occasion. In an earlier post on this blog I had mentioned this program briefly.Now I got a chance to see this first hand how the tten court works. After a brief celebration ceremony where the "Betty Ann Kranke" award was presented to the best Teen volunteer. The whole process where the Teen jurors register for their assignments, get thier assignments was conducted so professionally. The always energetic Georgine Debord the Teen Court Coodinator in the State's Attorney for Montgomery county did a good job in taking care of the whole proceedings. The Teen court is serious business. The Judges are actual County judges who volunteer their time. One quote from the Judge Bill Neal was memorable- " Character is doing the right thing when no one is looking ". In this system the teem volu...

Friends of the Library, Rockville Chapter and Members of the Rockville Library Advisory Committee On Tuesday, May 13 th the County Council plans to consider a hastily proposed resolution to eliminate the library parking subsidy.  This means that the policy adopted in April 2006, enabling Montgomery county library patrons to park for free near all of the county's libraries could be rescinded. Please support free parking at all county libraries. f you support free parking at the county’s libraries, please take the time to send an email, or contact your Council member to let them know of your support for this policy. (Council members’ emails are listed below) Following are some important points: · The policy was established after significant input and deliberation – and should not be rescinded without allowing enough time to adequately inform the public, provide opportunities for sufficient input and understand the impacts of such a change. ...

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I am looking forward to being in Chicago tomorrow May 2nd. This will be my first time at Midway airport .For a change I am flying in from Dulles instead of BWI  so McClean, Reston and Herndon peeps i will wave as I pass by. I will be meeting old friends and making new friends. I heard there is a open mic night and if I sing I hope the coast guard is ready to rescue the people who prefer to jump over the side than listen to me sing. :) Program for SOBCon 08 is exciting DAY 1 — Welcome to Chicago! Friday May 2, 2008 noon to 6:30pm Liz will be available and many of the speakers will be around at Hotel 71 — 71 East Wacker Dr. –Chicago, IL — 312 462 7080 Many attendees are staying next door at Club Quarters — 75 East Wacker Dr — Chicago, IL — 312 357-6400 Check the SOBConWiki to find out more. Add your information so that folks can find you. Music, Mics, and City Lights on the Water 6:30pm to 10pm Christin...

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