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New TSA rules require separate screening for cameras

27 Jul
Photo by Josh Hallett. Licensed under Creative Commons

Photographers who fly frequently in the US may want to finally pay for TSA Pre-check status. New rules state that in standard security lines, cameras will need to be placed in a separate bin for screening. According to new procedures announced by the TSA today, any electronic device larger than a cell phone will need to be removed from its case or bag and placed in a bin with nothing above or below it.

Now, not only will your laptop need its own bin, but potentially every camera body, lens, flashgun and tablet in your carry-on bags will need to be placed in bins for X-ray screening. A photographer traveling with a full complement of gear for a shoot is going to need to budget a little extra time for all of the un-packing and packing at the airport.

TSA mentions that the heightened security requirements come as a response to ‘an increased threat to aviation security.’ The new procedures are already in place at ten airports and will be phased in to all airports in the ‘weeks and months ahead.’ There’s also no change in what items are permitted through security.

Anyone enrolled in TSA’s Pre-check program will be able to keep their electronics in bags just as before. If you do a great deal of flying through the US with photo equipment, that’s probably going to sound pretty appealing.

Here are the airports where the new rules are already in place:

  • Boise Airport (BOI)
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
  • Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
  • [Las Vegas] McCarran International Airport (LAS)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • [San Juan] Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)

Have you flown through any of the airports with the new regulations in place? Let us know about your experience in the comments.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Birthday Gifts That Will Separate Your 7 Year-Old From His Computer Games

06 Oct

Kids fondness for computer games is raising concerns among parents. The exponential growth of video game industry has made the already arduous job of parenting even tougher. Although there is nothing wrong with some video game time once in a while, but to witness billions of kids whose faces are glued to the screen, evokes doleful feelings. Watching your kid roll around on the floor dribbling to the screen completely distracted from learning anything useful, is not a very pleasant sight!

The key to fending off such an addiction is by spending more time with your kids while they play the game and gravely practicing parental guidance. Another way is by involving your kid in other activities that are worthwhile in the child’s growth and development. The best way to bring out a new activity to a child is by using his or her birthday present. Birthday presents are extremely special- they stimulate, inspire, excite kids and hey are also bound to try these gifts. Given below are some wonderful gifts that can capture your 7 year old kids imagination

Classic Board Games
Children love playing classic board games! Most of them are timeless and can be enjoyable for children of any age. Such games provide opportunities for developing positive attitudes, building self concept and alleviating the fear of error and failure. Scrabble and Monopoly are the well known ones. You must also participate with them so that they feel they always have someone to play with.

scrabble

A Music Instrument
It gives your child an opportunity for creativity and also inculcates in him or her discipline, self-esteem and passion for music. There is a plethora of such instruments, but you must help them choose the one they like. Your personal preferences will guide your child on what he or she likes.

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Sport Equipment
Sport is fundamental to the early development of children. Many of them love playing sports at a very young age with proper guidance. Through participation, they can learn about teamwork, honesty, fair play and respect for themselves and others. As parents, you must encourage them by gifting sport equipments that they can use.

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A Scooter Or A Bike
Bikes and scooters are fun toys. Children love zipping around on them there are 2 main brands ezip and Razor. You must consider products such as the razor e100 electric scooter and the ezip e500 electric scooter, to check if it is a good product for your child. You can also find detailed information on the product in fan sites and reviews from parents who bought it. You can also explore buggies and other such adorable ride-on toys.

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