Comments on: Saving the Universe, One Tube of Clinique at a Time http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/08/11/saving-the-universe-one-tube-of-clinique-at-a-time/ A personal finance blog for career minded women with small budgets and big dreams. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:42:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anonymous http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/08/11/saving-the-universe-one-tube-of-clinique-at-a-time/#comment-1594 Anonymous Sat, 30 Sep 2006 23:06:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=233#comment-1594 First of all, I would like to say that the government does know what they are doing. What bothers me, is that so many people have forgotten 9/11. Or they have forgotten the shoe bomber, Richard Reid. There are many people out there that don't even know who Richard Reid is, if they did, they would be more willing to remove their shoes. And here's a tip, if you're going to be flying out soon, why not hop on the internet and go to the TSA website to find out just exactly what you can bring through a security checkpoint in your carry on luggage. Who needs shampoo and conditioner in the carry on anyway? Will you be shampooing your hair on your flight? I think that if the public and the passengers paid a bit more attention and were more aware of the world we live in today, there would be a lot less tantrums from grown adults. As far as airlines losing luggage, yes it happens, and it's unfortunate. But when you think of just how many flights go out in ONE day, it's a small percent. Also TSA does not make you taste or drink anything, if for whatever reason you are asked to, call for a supervisor. First of all, I would like to say that the government does know what they are doing. What bothers me, is that so many people have forgotten 9/11. Or they have forgotten the shoe bomber, Richard Reid. There are many people out there that don’t even know who Richard Reid is, if they did, they would be more willing to remove their shoes. And here’s a tip, if you’re going to be flying out soon, why not hop on the internet and go to the TSA website to find out just exactly what you can bring through a security checkpoint in your carry on luggage. Who needs shampoo and conditioner in the carry on anyway? Will you be shampooing your hair on your flight? I think that if the public and the passengers paid a bit more attention and were more aware of the world we live in today, there would be a lot less tantrums from grown adults. As far as airlines losing luggage, yes it happens, and it’s unfortunate. But when you think of just how many flights go out in ONE day, it’s a small percent. Also TSA does not make you taste or drink anything, if for whatever reason you are asked to, call for a supervisor.

]]> By: Anonymous http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/08/11/saving-the-universe-one-tube-of-clinique-at-a-time/#comment-1563 Anonymous Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:03:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=233#comment-1563 Yes this happened to me too!! Unfortuantley they raised the security level right when we where traveling to Mexico. They threw away... mascara ..carmex...Advil...and LICORICE!! What are we going to do with licorice? It is not a liquid...grrr..but if throwing away all licorice keeps people safe..and now they really make you drink your baby's formula :( At least I wasn't giving him the other last week..drinking my own fluids in the name of Terrorism...I think we are going to drive next time :) Yes this happened to me too!! Unfortuantley they raised the security level right when we where traveling to Mexico. They threw away… mascara ..carmex…Advil…and LICORICE!! What are we going to do with licorice? It is not a liquid…grrr..but if throwing away all licorice keeps people safe..and now they really make you drink your baby’s formula :( At least I wasn’t giving him the other last week..drinking my own fluids in the name of Terrorism…I think we are going to drive next time :)

]]> By: Anonymous http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/08/11/saving-the-universe-one-tube-of-clinique-at-a-time/#comment-1561 Anonymous Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:48:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=233#comment-1561 Sorry to hear your story. I'd be crazed... especially about the discontinued lip gloss. It's one thing if you're unaware of money and just have the attitude, "I'll just go spend $100, charge it and who cares if I pay 20% interest over the next 10 years" rather than someone who cares that $70 bucks just went into the dumpster. <br/><br/>I curious why the the airports can't tell passengers at baggage check in that you need to check certain items or loose them, and I'm wondering why the USPS, UPS or FED EX don't set up something where you can mail these items to yourself while in the security line rather than loosing them. <br/><br/>I love your blog... you've inspired me to save $$$<br/>Raynell Sorry to hear your story. I’d be crazed… especially about the discontinued lip gloss. It’s one thing if you’re unaware of money and just have the attitude, “I’ll just go spend $100, charge it and who cares if I pay 20% interest over the next 10 years” rather than someone who cares that $70 bucks just went into the dumpster.

I curious why the the airports can’t tell passengers at baggage check in that you need to check certain items or loose them, and I’m wondering why the USPS, UPS or FED EX don’t set up something where you can mail these items to yourself while in the security line rather than loosing them.

I love your blog… you’ve inspired me to save $$$
Raynell

]]> By: Al http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/08/11/saving-the-universe-one-tube-of-clinique-at-a-time/#comment-1560 Al Sun, 20 Aug 2006 04:45:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=233#comment-1560 Heh. How soon we forget. Heh. How soon we forget.

]]> By: Amdollar http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/08/11/saving-the-universe-one-tube-of-clinique-at-a-time/#comment-1556 Amdollar Wed, 16 Aug 2006 01:42:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=233#comment-1556 Wow... that is such an outrage! I was furious that they had to take all that stuff out of your luggage, but when they say they took your rare authentic lip gloss, that threw me overboard! This is getting utterly ridiculous! Wow… that is such an outrage! I was furious that they had to take all that stuff out of your luggage, but when they say they took your rare authentic lip gloss, that threw me overboard! This is getting utterly ridiculous!

]]> By: Dennis http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/08/11/saving-the-universe-one-tube-of-clinique-at-a-time/#comment-1555 Dennis Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:52:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=233#comment-1555 I am not sure that TSA isn't working with the airlines to limit or eliminate checked baggage. I travel nearly every week and do not trust the airlines to make sure my baggage arrives. But now since I need toothpaste, shaving cream, etc., I will either have to buy new every week or check a bag.<br/><br/>The airlines "hate" carry-on bags. It slows down the boarding process. So I suspect they may be lobbying to keep these "rules" in place. I am not sure that TSA isn’t working with the airlines to limit or eliminate checked baggage. I travel nearly every week and do not trust the airlines to make sure my baggage arrives. But now since I need toothpaste, shaving cream, etc., I will either have to buy new every week or check a bag.

The airlines “hate” carry-on bags. It slows down the boarding process. So I suspect they may be lobbying to keep these “rules” in place.

]]> By: Anonymous http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/08/11/saving-the-universe-one-tube-of-clinique-at-a-time/#comment-1554 Anonymous Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:51:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=233#comment-1554 Regarding the last minute notice, they pulled off quite a feat pushing that change out in 4 hours versus the 'planned time' of 4 days. I was kind of irritated myself at first but then thought, "Wow, how luckly am I that I have these items to begin with? How lucky am I that I get to travel with so many of life's little luxuries? And, although replacing them this one time is an inconvenience, I am very gratefull that I have these pampering items with me." Regarding the last minute notice, they pulled off quite a feat pushing that change out in 4 hours versus the ‘planned time’ of 4 days. I was kind of irritated myself at first but then thought, “Wow, how luckly am I that I have these items to begin with? How lucky am I that I get to travel with so many of life’s little luxuries? And, although replacing them this one time is an inconvenience, I am very gratefull that I have these pampering items with me.”

]]> By: Kizz http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/08/11/saving-the-universe-one-tube-of-clinique-at-a-time/#comment-1553 Kizz Mon, 14 Aug 2006 13:34:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=233#comment-1553 The reasons for not informing people are probably legit, in terms of not wanting to warn anyone who did have nefarious purposes. However, I can't believe that, since 9/11 and all the things people have been asked to throw out before boarding, another government agency hasn't seen a way to help close its deficit. The Post Office. Send a rep with $10 pre-paid padded envelopes down to the airport. Stand before the security line and let people pay you their money to mail their irreplaceable cosmetics and hard-earned toiletries back to themselves. Frankly, it's a win-win. The reasons for not informing people are probably legit, in terms of not wanting to warn anyone who did have nefarious purposes. However, I can’t believe that, since 9/11 and all the things people have been asked to throw out before boarding, another government agency hasn’t seen a way to help close its deficit. The Post Office. Send a rep with $10 pre-paid padded envelopes down to the airport. Stand before the security line and let people pay you their money to mail their irreplaceable cosmetics and hard-earned toiletries back to themselves. Frankly, it’s a win-win.

]]> By: mOOm http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/08/11/saving-the-universe-one-tube-of-clinique-at-a-time/#comment-1552 mOOm Sat, 12 Aug 2006 21:37:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=233#comment-1552 This comment has been removed because it linked to malicious content. <a href='http://www.blogger.com/content.g' rel="nofollow">Learn more</a>. This comment has been removed because it linked to malicious content. Learn more.

]]> By: Anonymous http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/08/11/saving-the-universe-one-tube-of-clinique-at-a-time/#comment-1551 Anonymous Sat, 12 Aug 2006 15:59:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=233#comment-1551 I am all for security at airports and I don't mind the waiting in security lines, BUT for those traveling the day this happened there should have been a rep from each airline, or large signs with the info as people came into the airport terminals telling people what was happening so they had the time or option of removing all cosmetics, liq. etc.and putting it in their checked baggage. It would have been a little less frustrating for all. Obviously they were not thinking and left everyone very confused. They should have had a plan in place for the extra checked luggage that was lost, misplaced (or stolen?)!!! I am all for security at airports and I don’t mind the waiting in security lines, BUT for those traveling the day this happened there should have been a rep from each airline, or large signs with the info as people came into the airport terminals telling people what was happening so they had the time or option of removing all cosmetics, liq. etc.and putting it in their checked baggage. It would have been a little less frustrating for all. Obviously they were not thinking and left everyone very confused. They should have had a plan in place for the extra checked luggage that was lost, misplaced (or stolen?)!!!

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