Wednesday, July 16, 2014

TSA Now Inspects All Watches, Glasses, Jewelry, Medical Devices Plus Electronics And Scars  (SAT PAR News Jul 17, 2014) The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has new rules for travelers at airport check-in. Any item that could possibly have electronics, bomb material, hazardous, or biological material of any size contained must be inspected. This includes watches (all types), glasses (all types), Jewelry (including piercings), Medical devices (hearing aids, oxygen equipment, wheelchairs, etc...) and all other electronic devices (phones, games, tablets, computers, etc...). In addition a new body scanner available at unidentified airports for security reasons will reveal all scars. When the scar detector shows hits on the human virtual image, a special room is available for explanation of where the scars came from. Any recent surgery will also be inspected. To make sure all possibilities are covered, fashion items will also be looked at, this will include large buttons, false pockets, large hairdos, and pants/shirt cuffs. There are many more traveler inspections that are on a secret lists to prevent anyone bypassing the rigorous examination.

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Monday, July 7, 2014

TSA Requires Passengers on US-Bound Flights Demonstrate They Can Play All Games Loaded on Phones & Tablets (SAT PAR News Jul 07, 2014) The Transportation Security Administration says it is adding the requirement that all flights headed to the US have it passengers electronic devices that can play games demonstrate they can actually play those games. American intelligence officials have been concerned that some games might be used for disrupting transportation systems once inside the US. Although no details are given about how this could occur, it is suggested that the games could take over traffic lights and train signals. This was explained by Professor Felten, Professor of Computer Science and Public Affairs at Princeton University  "It would not be capable of directly causing accidents. What would happen is that traffic signals and walk signs would work randomly or at the whim of the game player. There is the possibility of a real life Frogger" referring the to the 1980's popular video game of a frog trying to cross a busy road without getting hit. Another expert who wished to remain anonymous thinks there is a chance the games might also infect bank accounts and require you to complete puzzles before giving you access to your money.

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