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Shout Aloha To Clean Air: Hawaii May Ban Cigarettes


Next time you visit the beautiful island state, you may notice the air is brighter and more fragrant. The suggested state law sounds like a bad joke or misprint. It recommends a gradual increase in the minimum age to buy cigarettes from the current 21 to age 100, to go into effect in 2024.

How many addicted smokers live to 100? They typically cough out their final moments by age 60 in a cancer ward. Further, in your wanderings, can you just see a group of eager centenarians lined up at the Honolulu drugstore counter to buy cigarettes for their 75-year-old kiddies?

Actually, with many other states making lots of tax income from legit marijuana, it isn’t likely a Hawaii cigarette ban would cross the ocean into other US areas any time soon. So, on your next trip to Hawaii, smoke ‘em if you got ‘em. Or just cough and find some clean air to breathe.

When Qualified, PreCheck Speeds Fliers Thru Security PDF Print E-mail


With year-end super-busy holiday air traffic and jammed check-in lines, senior flyers should consider this new go-to-the-head-of-the-line gimmick. Called the TSA PreCheck system, and costing $100, it now permits some pre-security approved airline passengers to get to their aircraft more quickly.

After their status is confirmed, the privileged few are allowed to keep shoes, belt and coats on. They may also carry laptop computers and eligible personal liquids and gels in carry-ons. The only negative could be enduring the dirty looks and curses of the poor peasants who must wait in the long security lines as the special boarders sail past them.

If eligible passengers have kids under 12 with them, all can go through PreCheck. To keep up with the constantly changing status of PreCheck, when booking new flights, always review requirements with your favorite hometown or online travel agency. It may also be expedient to call the airline directly at least 24 hours before your departure to make sure your lofty status is on record.

For more information about PreCheck, go to www.tsa.gov/tsa-precheck

 
Q&A: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do...So Travel And Help! PDF Print E-mail


Q: I’m a recent military retiree, and regretfully, my long-term relationship just ended. I thought retirement would liberate me to do whatever I want, but instead I just feel lost. I need something and someone meaningful in my new life.

I’ve been all over the world in my 30-plus service years, so commercial travel isn’t a big deal. I’d like to go places now, but in a more useful way. What do you suggest? PJM, Chino CA

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Singapore Airlines Discontinues Loooooong NJ Flight PDF Print E-mail


Singapore Airlines (SIA:SP) has discontinued its daily passenger flights between the Asian island city and Newark, NJ. It had been the world’s longest non-stop commercial flight. The 19-hour, 9,500-mile journey was a great convenience for those who could afford the ticket prices that started at $11,000. For more information, go to www.singaporeair.com

 
Q&A: We Recommend Cruise To Help New Widow Recover PDF Print E-mail


Q: I was widowed last year, and after many months trying to get over my loss, I believe I now need to get back to a normal life. Friends and family all urge me to travel, and many claim a cruise is the best way to start living again. Suggestions? Leona F, Chicago IL

A: Maybe best if you ease into it with a short cruise of 3 to 7 days. Try first by going on a theme cruise as part of a group with similar interests, such as same age, religion, vocation, specific entertainment, etc. While on this initial cruise, take your time in mingling, by choosing when and where to be alone and when to be with the group.

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My Ender's Game Premiere Experience PDF Print E-mail

By Freddy Sherman

A Great Movie and a Fun Party Hosted by Audi

The red carpet premiere of a Hollywood movie is a fun experience and a big party. It's a combination of press event, public spectacle and cast party. Audi hosted the world premiere of Ender's Game at the legendary Chinese Theater in Hollywood, and I was there to see the movie and enjoy all the festivities.
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