September 9, 2011

Across the country, Americans will mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks with remembrances and new dedications to the memory of those who were killed. The events include memorial ceremonies at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania where hijacked airliners crashed, along with the official opening of the 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero in New York. Source Link

Frequent flyers may be able to switch from loafers to lace-ups as one onerous element of airport security could be dropped. The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security says improved technology may mean an end to removing shoes during airport security checks. But Janet Napolitano says the limitation on liquids carried on-board is unlikely to change. Source Link

Can taking out the trash help us stay mentally sharp as we age? A new study found that routine chores like cleaning, doing laundry and running errands expend enough energy to provide exercise that can help prevent mental declines in seniors. Researchers say just about any activity that burns calories could be a benefit in battling dementia. Source Link