Topic: Liquid Scanners

Canada Post has restored most services following rotating strikes, though backlogs remain in Vancouver. In aviation news, O'Hare International Airport is testing new 3D scanners that may eventually allow travelers to keep liquids in their carry-on bags. The hosts credit the Chertoff Group and L3 for the rollout of this expensive new technology.

Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is beta testing new security scanners that allow passengers to keep liquids in their bags during screening. The technology reportedly distinguishes between dangerous substances and harmless liquids, potentially removing the volume restrictions currently in place. Concerns remain regarding the impact on terminal water sales if the gallon-limit restrictions are lifted.

The TSA may lift the ban on liquids by 2012 as new explosive detection equipment is deployed. Meanwhile, a counter-terrorism operation in Atlanta involved scanning semi-trucks with handheld devices. The hosts highlight "Smith's Detection," a company producing high-powered X-ray systems capable of penetrating a foot of steel, raising health concerns for drivers.