Topic: Explosive Swabs

Adam Curry recounts a recent travel experience where a magnetometer at Burbank Airport appeared to trigger late. Despite the alarm, TSA agents only swabbed his shoes for explosives and allowed him to pass without a full-body pat-down. He notes that while Oakland Airport has naked body scanners installed, they were not in use during his visit, leading him to question the actual threat level.

A host recounts a thorough security screening at San Francisco International Airport involving a TSA agent training a new recruit. The process included extensive swabbing of electronic gear and wireless transmitters. The anecdote highlights the perceived absurdity of liquid restrictions and the behavior of security personnel.