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Feds bolster airport security

October 29, 2010 The Travel Trolley
ATLANTA – Federal officials have announced a number of new measures in airports nationwide aimed enhancing security. “As a precaution, DHS has taken a number of steps to enhance security. Some of these security measures will be visible while others will not,” the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement. “The public may recognize specific enhancements including heightened cargo screening and additional security at airports. “Passengers should continue to expect an unpredictable mix of
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Which airline is the meanest?

October 28, 2010 The Travel Trolley
ATLANTA – The next time you’re frustrated about that delayed flight or those pesky baggage fees, relish in the fact that you’re probably not alone. Especially if you’re flying Delta Air Lines, a new report examining “America’s Meanest Airlines” suggests. According to USnews.com, Atlanta-based Delta is the meanest major airline in the country, besting – or “worsting,” as the case may be – United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and U.S. Airways. In making its
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RIP Fluffy: Famous python dies at Columbus Zoo

October 27, 2010 The Travel Trolley
Fluffy, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s record-holding python, died Tuesday of what the zoo described as an “apparent tumor.” A necropsy performed by The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine found that Fluffy had “a mass on her ovary,” the zoo said in a news release. The 24-foot-long, 300-pound reticulated python had been a mainstay at the zoo since arriving in March 2007. Originally brought to the zoo as a temporary addition, Fluffy made
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Federal money for streetcars formally presented

October 20, 2010 The Travel Trolley
Savannah, Ga. (Photo by Todd DeFeo) ATLANTA — Federal officials on Wednesday formally presented the city of Atlanta with $47.6 million to build a streetcar line. “The Atlanta streetcar project is a prime example of the kind of innovative, 21st century projects that will change the U.S. transportation landscape by strengthening the economy and creating jobs, reducing gridlock and providing safe, affordable and environmentally sustainable transportation choices,” U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood said in a news release.
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National Law Enforcement Museum breaks ground

October 18, 2010 The Travel Trolley
The Travel Trolley The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund last week broke ground on the new National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington. “Today marks a major milestone for this important institution,” NLEOMF Chairman and CEO Craig W. Floyd said in a news release. “With this groundbreaking, we are taking a historic step in realizing our mission to tell the story of American law enforcement through exhibits, collections, research and education.”Scheduled to open in late