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At Home:
Instead of throwing them in the trash, compost food scraps and organic materials.
July 2009
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Clear ceases operations
As reported through its corporate Web site, Verified Identity Pass, Inc, the parent company of Clear, which operated the Clear Registered Traveler program, ceased all operations effective 1 a.m. CDT, June 23, 2009. Clear’s corporate Web site stated the reason for the closure simply as the company “has been unable to negotiate an agreement with its senior creditor.”
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Secure Flight to begin requiring DOB/gender information August 15
Beginning August 15, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Secure Flight program will begin requiring U.S. airlines to collect traveler date of birth and gender for all domestic travel, in addition to the previously required element of full name as shown on the government-issued identification the traveler plans to use at the airport.
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CWT Traveler Wants to Know
CWT Traveler would like to give readers the opportunity to weigh in on topics of relevance to travelers. Each month highlights a single survey question, and the following month reveals the results. Readers also have the option to submit potential survey questions to be highlighted in future issues of CWT Traveler. July’s question is below, along with the link to submit a response.
In response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Secure Flight program, do you plan to provide your full name, date of birth and gender when making airline reservations (or in your traveler profile)?
- Yes
- No
- Maybe
- I’m unfamiliar with the program and its requirements
Submit your response here .
June survey results
The June survey question and results were as follows:
Which of the following social media tools do you use, for personal and/or professional use? (95 readers responded)
- 47 responded “Facebook (personally)”
- 4 responded “Facebook (professionally)”
- 10 responded “Twitter (personally)”
- 2 responded “Twitter (professionally)”
- 5 responded “Blogs (personally)”
- 1 responded “Blogs (professionally)”
- 15 responded “LinkedIn (personally)”
- 39 responded “LinkedIn (professionally)”
- 5 responded “I do not use any social media at this time, but plan to in the future.”
- 36 responded “I do not use any social media at this time, and have no plans to do so in the future.”
