July 2003 Travel Newsletter

More Airport Security Screening News
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is still fine-tuning their security procedures in an effort to streamline and speed up airport security screenings.  They have recently begun requiring all passengers to remove their shoes and send them through the carry-on scanning machines.  Previously, only randomly selected people had to remove their shoes.

Why the change?  The sensitivity of the walk-through metal detectors was recently tuned up at many airports.  This caused many more passengers’ footwear to set off the alarm, consequently, the lines slowed down because passengers then had to remove their shoes and get re-screened.  Lines should move quicker with everyone removing their shoes, so travelers may now want to remember to wear socks.
Healthy Travel: Maintaining Blood Flow
After all of the preparation for a trip, it is often a relief to sit on the plane and start relaxing and actually enjoying your journey.  Keep one more thing in mind… your health.  Staying healthy will allow you to make the most of your adventure.

The prolonged inactivity of a long plane flight (or car, train, or bus ride) will often cause some discomfort, but it can also negatively affect your health.  This is due to the reduction, or stoppage, of the blood flow into your legs while in the sitting position for long periods of time.  A reduction of blood flow can cause swelling of the legs and feet, discomfort, and possibly some mild pain.  If the blood flow is cut off for a time, a blood clot may form.  The blood clot could then travel to other parts of your body, potentially creating other further health risks.

The good news is that there is no need to avoid long journeys.  It is quite easy to eliminate any health risks due to prolonged inactivity by maintaining the blood flow into your extremities.  Doctors recommend several things.  Stay hydrated.  It helps to “thin” the blood and enhance blood flow.  Water is best, but juice is okay.  Avoid alcohol and caffeine drinks.  Get up and move around every 30 minutes or so when on a plane (every two hours or so on ground transportation), allowing the blood to easily circulate throughout your body.  Lastly, even while sitting, flex and stretch your muscles on a regular basis.  Muscle activity and extending limbs will stimulate and assist your blood flow.
New Product Spotlight
The arrival of the summer travel season has been accompanied by the arrival of several new bags and travel accessories here at Changes In Latitude.

Eagle Creek continues to expand its line of quality luggage with two new rolling bags and two new daypacks that will keep you organized on the road and at work.
    -   Transport EXP - daypack that expands by over 20% and has lots of organizer pockets
    -   Workspace - daypack with computer “nest”, lots of pockets, and built-in divider filing system
    -   Mobile Office - rolling business/travel bag with computer “nest” to protect your laptop
    -   Wheeled Converter - rolling business bag that converts to a backpack; with computer “nest”

Eagle Creek’s popular “Elements” line of poly twill, women’s accessories has been updated and expanded with these new products:
    -   Coin Pocket - an updated coin/currency holder with outside ID pocket
    -   Wallet - newly designed wallet for either travel or everyday use
    -   High Street - a stylish pouch/purse with removable ID pocket
    -   Side Street - new purse with adjustable shoulder strap and lots of pockets
    -   Global Organizer - a deluxe business and travel organizer

Stop by our store or visit the New Products page of our website to see these and other new luggage and travel accessories recently added to our inventory, all in our continuing effort to help make your travels more convenient and enjoyable.
July Travel Program Added
Wednesday, July 9th (7:30pm) - Pack Right! Travel Smart! Packing Clinic
The latest in travel tips for easy packing.  Learn the secrets or traveling light and avoid the hassles of over-packing.  You'll discover the latest about how to be an organized traveler by packing efficiently.  Travel tips to help you handle virtually any packing challenge.  YOU can be the experienced traveler who zooms through airport security checks because you're organized!!  Join us to find out how.
Suggested Reading
“Iron and Silk” by Mark Salzman, 1987, published by Vintage Books.  Here is the charming, personal account of Mark Salzman’s two-year experience in 1982 China.  He traveled to the Hunan Province of China to teach English, where he was immersed in the Chinese way of life and encountered the human side of this enigmatic country.  His tales and descriptions are relayed to the reader with sensitivity, humor and respect for this wonderful, but often inaccessible, culture.
Just For Fun
Dateline May 30th, 2003 – London Times
At Heathrow Airport, an individual (later discovered to be a public school teacher) was arrested trying to board a flight while in possession of a compass, protractor, and a graphical calculator.  Authorities believe the suspect to be a member of the notorious al-Gebra movement.  The suspect is being charged with carrying weapons of math instruction.
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"Sooner or later, all vagabonds discover that something strange happens to them en route.
They become aware of having wandered into a subtle network of coincidence and serendipity
that eludes explanation.”
    - Ed Buryn
Happy Travels!
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