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These past few weeks I have been proud to say I am an American.  The country really has come together and the people have been so patriotic.  Last night, after attending the Memorial Service for my friend Cesar Murillo who was killed when the WTC collapsed, we went to a bar/restaurant for dinner.  It was Karoke Night and someone chose to sing "God Bless America."   We were eating dinner in the dining room and the next thing I know everyone was standing up.   I mean the whole place was standing up!  People had their hats off and hands on their hearts.  It was simply amazing.  Who would've thought a karoke song could get everyone to stop what they are doing (and eating) and stand up and sing?
Not only that, but the other day in NYC I was walking down the street and a fire truck drove by with a bunch of tired heroes on it.  All the pedestrians on the street were waving and thanking them.  How great is that?  That's the way it should be everyday.  Speaking of NYC, I took a couple pictures to give you a look and feel (not like you haven't seen enough from the tv). Here is a picture of people glued to the tv in Grand Central Station.  There is also a makeshift missing people board near the subway entrance. (People either stop, shake their heads and cry, or just cruise by pretending it's not there.)  Here is a picture from my office, three weeks ago we used to have a beautiful view of the twin towers.  What a shame.

Last week I was skeptical of flying, so my Dad and I packed up the car and drove 8 hours to Erie, PA.  Now I know why I like to fly and not drive.  Eight hours driving is like fourteen hours flying.  Dang it's long.  The good thing is you can pull over and get something to eat, as we did. We stopped in Cuba, NY.  My Dad wanted to stop get some cheese, and go to his favorite pit stop for a slice of tasty pie.

We finally arrived and got to play with my niece and nephew.  They are soooo cute!   We spent time with the family and then I headed to Ohio to pick up Amber.  We met in Geneva On The Lake and my Pops met Amber's Mom and pregnant sister.  BTW: If you ever wondered what the Ohio State Tree is click here.
Back in Erie, we went to a fundraiser for Barbara Hafer who is running for Governor. These political things aren't much fun but they do have good food!

The drive home wasn't too bad especially after stopping at this awesome fruit and vegetable stand.

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• Savings and Peace of Mind: Fly, But Make Some Changes
• Paris Sushi Rollout; Soho Ho-Hum
• Traveling in Troubled Times
• Administration Wary of Guarding Airports
• At Frankfurt Airport, Even Tighter Rules

• . . . And, just down the road, the House that has everything
• A trek to the shiny brow . . .
• Fall culture, from the shocking to the sublime
• Bridge to the past
• CALIFORNIA FAVORITES
• Impressionist show in D.C.
• In the town with no arch rivals
• SUNDAY'S TRIBUNE
• Lowest international fares on Sept. 17
• Making auto club benefits pay off
• Thailand tour lights the way

• Denver's new front yard
• Best fares: Bargains available for quick getaways

• Seeing Maui, by Air, on Land and Undersea
• Lanai's Life of Luxury--on a Budget
• For Teens, Maui Means Another Day in Paradise
• Terrorism Threat Affects Americans Overseas
• Attacks Leave Many With Trips Not Taken

• America's Fear of Flying Has Devastating Effect on Tourism
• Cyberscout: Health Resources for Travelers on the Web
• Business Travel: Airport Security Becomes More Intrusive and Intensive
• Essay: Boarding a Plane, Staying the Course
• Frugal Traveler: Staying Stylish on the Road: Sarongs, Tunics, Polo Shirts
• Practical Traveler: Food Allergies: Protecting Kids
• Travel Advisory: Giuliani to World: Drop By
• Correspondent's Report: Rio Is Easing the Way To Corcovado's Summit
• Travel Advisory
• Knowledge Sharing: Travel Tips From Readers

• Coming Back
• In London, Solace for the Stranded: Britons Open Their Doors and Hearts to a Marooned American
• COMINGANDGOING: Upright and Locked
• Travel Q&A: Update: What You Need to Know
• RIGHT CLICK
• The Good, the Bad and the Heartless: Many firms rushed to assist travelers. Not all were so giving.
• Update: Tourist Activities and Attractions in Washington, D.C.
• Update: New York City
• Area Tourism Contacts
• For Many, It's Time for a Break: Getaways That You Can Drive to
• Throw Junior From the Car
• Dreaming in German
• Strangers in a Familiar Land
• Playing House

• Experts: Passengers should unite to fight hijackers
• US Airways to close MetroJet
• Holiday travel plans on hold
• Cockpit struggle caught on tape
• Home for the holidays
• Tourism in Washington
• The new face of New York City
• Tourism in Washington
• Home, sweet home
• Hand over anything sharp
• Professor Dick Barsness of Lehigh University discusses the impact of the attack on airlines
• European airlines suffer, too
• Passengers find long waits  USA TODAY sent reporters to several major airports as they reopened
• Airlines discreetly serve up array of discounted fares.
• Airlines lobby for $24 billion bailout
• European airlines suffer, too
• Airport security to undergo historic overhaul
• Some flight attendants rethink careers
• Passengers find long waits, tight security
• Airport's status debated
• Car-rental firms soften road rules
• Travel sites to the rescue
• Feds promise to add air marshals
• The new face of New York
• Attack site is top draw, to the city's dismay
• Insurance woes may ground planes next week
• Tourism suffers in a wary Washington
• Hand over anything sharp
• Families hunker down, cancel plans to travel
• International flight updates by airline
• Contact info, updates for travel agents, cruises
• Hotel contact numbers and information
• Car-rental discounts
• Online help for fearful fliers
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• Red Cross to give up to $30,000 to families of those dead, missing
• Airlines fill some more seats
• Fear of flying changes work
• Airlines pull out of some cities

 

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• Delta Shuttle's Continues Limited LaGuardia-Dulles Service
• Updates On E-Tickets, Paper Tickets & Carry-On Items
• Northwest Switches Three Middle Eastern Men To A Later Flight
• Some Airports Begin Vehicle Inspections
• Midwest Express Adds Omaha-Kansas City & Ends Omaha-Los Angeles
• New Course On Wolves Star In Yellowstone Association Institute Winter Programs
• More Passengers With Mid-eastern Names/Appearances Denied Boarding
• Bush Administration Turns Thumbs Down On Armed Pilots & Federal Airport Security

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• Airlines threaten to stop flying
• Dengue fever increase in Asia, South America
• Remote controlled airliners may stop suicide hijackers
• Nation's mayors ask government to take over airport security
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• US Airways MetroJet to close

• Favorite Haunts Travel Guide Debuts
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• Travel Agent Fired for Booking 'Bin Laden'
• Delta to Announce Job Cuts
• Hawaiian Airlines cuts flights by 20 percent
• Biztravel.com Closes
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• Suffering Ahead for Surviving Airlines
• Swissair Cuts 3,000 Catering Jobs
• National Airlines Moves to Keep America Flying
• Safer Travels - Safer World
• United, American to eliminate 40,000 jobs
• British Airways Cuts 7,000 Jobs
• Northwest Air Offers Leave to Attendants
• 10 Travel Tips For Air Travel Safety
• NBTA Survey Reveals Future of Business Travel
• Flight Attendants Testify Before Congress on Aircraft Security Issues
• AirTran Airways Announces Tallahassee, Eighth Florida Destination

• Tourism Troubles
• US Airways: Low on Cash But Determined
• Swissair Cuts 3,000 Catering Jobs, Announces Restructuring
• Analyst See Worst Ahead for Airlines
• Flight Attendants Contending with Uncertain Future After Attacks
• To Recover, Boeing Must Restore Confidence in Flying
• Northwest to Cut 10,000 Jobs
• Bush Administration Vows to Bolster Airline Security
• Bush Administration Vows to Bolster Airline Security
• Renaissance Cruises Goes Bankrupt, Ceases All Operations
• Air Canada Cuts 5,000 Additional Jobs
• Airbus Sees Fairly Fast Aviation Recovery
• Bush, Congress Want More Air Marshals
• Union Presses for Law Allowing Armed Pilots
• Travel Agencies Hope for Financial Assistance

• Orlando struggles as tourists stay home
• Federalizing airport security has congressional support
• Congress approves $15 billion airline bailout
• FAA lifts some restrictions on small aircraft
• Airlines reeling, laying off thousands
• Arab passengers removed from flights
• Northwest cuts 10,000 jobs
• Cruise lines struggle in wake of attacks
• Many hope Reagan National will reopen
• Wall Street hotel adapts to help rescuers
• Delta Seeks to Control Costs
• Leaders agree on airline assistance package
• Many hope Reagan National will reopen
• American ends meals on most U.S. flights
• Wall Street hotel adapts to help rescuers
• Authorities clear skies over sporting events
• Attacks devastating to NYC's tourism economy
• Vegas tourist economy sinks
• FAA lifts more restrictions on small plane flights
• U.S. tourism suffers in attacks' aftermath
• Chartered flights demand jumps after attacks
• British Airways to cut 5,200 jobs
• American Airlines to cut at least 20,000 job
• Mayors urging federal takeover of airport security
• Security of Winter Games under review
• Airports seize thousands of sharp items
• Attack hits Jamaica in the pocketbook
• Washington seeks to reopen Reagan National
• Greyhound ridership increases
• Critics fault airport security system
• South Padre Island economy hurt by bridge collapse
• Armed pilots offer added protection, new danger
• Airline shuttles squeezed by attacks
• Analysts: Airfare sales won't lure customers
• Lufthansa to put sky marshals on flights
• Travel agencies also seek federal assistance
• Paris calm as Americans stay away
• American Airlines chief forgoes pay
• Union wants armed pilots in cockpits
• Florida theme parks welcome more visitors
• TWA to shut JFK airport terminal

• Travelers must pay an extra $5 per flight, beginning Monday
• Fear high among airline employees
• Threat turns back flight to Mexico
• Security tightens for ground transport
• Are air fares on their way down?
• Rural America could lose air service
• Reagan airport closing affects workers, others
• Northwest details flight cutbacks
• Most airports now open, Reagan National remains closed
• American, TWA to curb food service
• State Department warns Americans to be cautious when traveling abroad
• Americans cutting back on vacations
• Improving airplane cockpit security
• Attack boosts Greyhound ridership
• New-fangled security may be coming
• Fighters escort jet back to O’Hare
• Bush, Mineta talk; union calling for armed pilots; congressional reaction mixed
• Shuttle service dwindles in Northeast
• Airfare sales unlikely, analysts say
• Some airfare deals now available

• Will They Allow Cell Phones on Planes?
• Airlines Rebuild Service and Resume Fare Sales
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GOOD TO KNOW
10 TRAVEL TIPS FOR AIR TRAVEL SAFETY
In light of the recent tragedy that is affecting our nation and increasing security precautions, the way we travel has drastically changed. Here are suggestions to make travel by air easier for everyone.

• Bring two forms of photo identification and keep these on you at all times. Acceptable are a valid photo driver's license, an active passport or employee identification from a county, and state or federal agency.
• Any form of knives, even pocketknives, has always been prohibited aboard airplanes. Other items that are also prohibited are nail files, scissors, straight razors, nettles and other sharp objects.
• If possible, take a cell phone and make sure it is fully charged. This will enable you to call the airline for travel information and assistance.
• Try to pack light and bring only what is needed for your trip. Carry-on is still permitted, so consider traveling only with carry-on luggage that is in accordance with your airline's size requirements. This information can be found on the airline's web site.
• Avoid bringing any suspicious looking items that may prompt time consuming searches.  Also, avoid using plastic or paper bags as a form of luggage.
• Keep your luggage with you at all times. Unattended bags are subject to on-the-spot searches.
• Make sure all your luggage is properly labeled with your identification and is locked.  As you may be asked more than once to show the contents of your bag, make sure you have the keys to unlock your luggage.
• Due to increased passenger and baggage security screenings at all airports, baggage will no longer be accepted for check in at curbside and passengers are now required to check-in at the airport a minimum of two hours prior to departure for all travel within the continental U.S., and three hours for all international travel.
• If you don't have an electronic ticket confirmation letter, a travel agency itinerary, a boarding pass or a paper ticket, you will not be permitted beyond the security checkpoints.
• Family, friends and drivers without tickets will not be permitted in the gate areas to greet arriving passengers or to see off departing passengers.  Be sure to plan and agree upon a clearly understood place to meet in the baggage claim area or main terminal of the airport.

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