The media coverage, right now, of the military's heroic efforts here at home and the devastating toll that their service is taking on our young in Afghanistan is appallingly lacking. Today is a day of reflection and thanks.

Today we take a look at what I consider an exception video that creates an urge to travel; to Peru this time. TSA ratifies its new collective bargaining agreement; is it good for security? Lastly, we examine the coming Congressional action against a European carbon-offset plan directed at US airlines.