Ned Levi brings you information about the premier, and largest indoor flower show in the world, the Philadelphia International Flower Show, held in early March each year in the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year’s show feature’s a Hawaiian theme and shows off tropical flowers and foliage in spectacular exhibits. There’s much to do at the Flower Show for adults and children alike.
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The Kennedy Space Center can be a great alternative to the typical amusement park, movie studio, “ride” tourist sites found in the Orlando, Florida area, for adults and families alike. Ned Levi has information for you about visiting the Kennedy Space Center, including news about a very special visitor opportunity there, available for only a limited time.
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Ned Levi examines the TSA airport security area, both physically and operationally and has suggestions for its redesign to make it work more efficiently and minimize passenger hassles, angst, and the potential for theft of passenger belongings. Ned suggests TSA adopt a two prong “gate system” to accomplish this.
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Last month Ned Levi discussed international cruise ship regulations in light of the Costa Concordia tragedy. Also last month CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) announced a compressive operational safety review. Ned discusses the first new rule upgrade coming from the safety review, and why he’s found it disappointing.
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Finding great places and events for children during family vacations to prevent child boredom help children have a great time when away with their parents, requires research and effort for parents. Ned Levi has some suggestions on finding them, what kind might be considered, and how to evaluate them.
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Last week Ned Levi looked at the maritime regulations which are in force for cruise ships and recommended changes, in light of the Costa Concordia tragedy. This week Ned offers safety tips for cruisers, so they are prepared in case an emergency occurs to help them ensure their safety, along with family, and friends traveling with them.
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On this Martin Luther King Day, US national holiday, Ned Levi discusses his travels to Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery Alabama, to see some of the historic locations important in the life of Dr. King, while he was attending and covering the Southern Poverty Law Center’s 40th Anniversary Celebration last year.
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Last month the FAA finalized its rule changes dealing with pilot work and rest hours to keep fatigued pilots out of the cockpit. Ned Levi examines the new rules to see if they fulfill Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s promise to “do everything possible to make sure pilots are rested when they get in the cockpit.”
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Sometimes parents have little choice, but to send their children to a distant location via airplane, alone, unaccompanied by a parent or other relative. Ned Levi follows up his column about serious problems of Chloe Boyce’s Southwest Airlines trip, unaccompanied by her mother, with information and suggestions about sending your child on a plane flight alone.
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