No Thanks to Thanksgiving

By Robert Jensen, AlterNet. Posted November 23, 2006.

One indication of moral progress in the United States would be the replacement of Thanksgiving Day and its self-indulgent family feasting with a National Day of Atonement accompanied by a self-reflective collective fasting.

In fact, indigenous people have offered such a model; since 1970 they have marked the fourth Thursday of November as a Day of Mourning in a spiritual/political ceremony on Coles Hill overlooking Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts, one of the early sites of the European invasion of the Americas.

http://www.alternet.org/stories/44661/

3-1-1

WASHINGTON, D.C. Passengers can greatly affect their experience at the airport by preparing in advance. This includes: Packing liquids, gels and aerosols in checked baggage whenever possible, using 3-1-1 for carry-ons, arriving early and ensuring they are not traveling with prohibited items.

For individuals who must carry liquids, gels and aerosols through the security checkpoint, it's as easy as 3-1-1.

• All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a 3 ounce or smaller container.
• These containers must be placed in a 1 quart, clear, plastic, zip-top bag.
• 1 bag per passenger placed in a plastic bin for screening.

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Cellphone as Tracker: X Marks Your Doubts - New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/19/business/yourmoney/19digi.html?

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