Originally Posted by nbs2 (Post 10927937)

On a positive note, if someone can figure out how I can convice the missus that I'll be able to network with other FTers or COers in order to progress towards permanent employment - amazing how much the legal market has tightened up - I have permission to book my tickets.

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 10928029)

Minimal views are better than none at all. I have to work on a post for there later today. I missed on the opportunity that I really thought I would get, so it's back to square one as of yesterday.

Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 10928071)

There should be plenty of time to network with people of various fields.

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 10927901)

Phew! :p

Do any of the people coming down from up north for the party flight want to get breakfast that day?

Now to see if COFan will be joining us.

Originally Posted by windwalker (Post 10925801)

From Clear Membership(really a member just like sam's club? Can't wait for the day they require this)

2. Clear shall register applicants in-person by taking biometric identifiers, including fingerprints and iris (the biometric information), and photographs for Clear membership.

further...
VIII. TSA Required Conditions

1. Customer acknowledges that Registered Traveler is linked to the national security environment and that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can suspend the program at any or all locations at any time if changes in the security environment warrant...
3. Customer authorizes Clear to collect and retain information necessary to provide customer support including the biometric information collected at enrollment.

all tied into
TSA Privacy Act Statement
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 114 authorizes collection of this information.
Purpose: TSA is collecting this information from all individuals who apply to participate in the Registered Traveler program. TSA will use this information to verify your identity, to conduct and adjudicate a security threat assessment, and, if you are accepted into Registered Traveler, to conduct ongoing security threat assessments

read it all Here

I agree with others, it's time to drink-might make that retina scan better

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 10928091)

Hmmm, in the context of a DO, I suspect that term means "get silly-drunk"

Getting Drunk in First Class

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 10926606)

I just clued in to the fact that my folks will be on a cruise for the next two weeks (work + finals can cause the brain to tune out non-essential chunks of information). Looks like I'll be getting to enjoy a Colgan Air Saab to MLU for Christmas Eve so I don't end up spending Xmas solo.

Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 10928137)

How enjoyable.

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 10928156)

Even better, Pinnacle CR2s and Saabs. Now, that's not just enjoyable, it's Awesome™

Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 10928159)

Actually, most FT events are good networking opportunities as most of us are successful professionals.

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 10927935)

This look cool to everyone?

Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 10928113)

This is minimal compared to what one does to obtain a federal security clearance.

Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 10928164)

Youch!