My name is Kiwi, and I live at the Trinity Lutheran Child Care Centers — at least during the school year! I’m looking forward to going back to the classroom to see all the kids this month. I’m still little, but I bet they’ve grown a lot. I met everyone at the school during a pretty rough time. They had two other guinea pigs, Squeaker and Cookie. But Squeaker died, and Cookie was injured during a break-in one night. The Kalispell Police Department gave me to the teachers to help them feel better. I couldn’t replace Squeaker, but I did my best to give everyone lots of love! Cookie fully recovered, and we were friends for a while, but sadly, he died last year. A Star Pupil
Reduce Pre-Flight Wait With TSA PreCheck Don’t Remove Your Shoes
Harley and Sadie
When you arrive at the airport, you likely feel resigned to the hassle of waiting in a long security line and taking off your shoes. But did you know there’s an elite flight club full of people who don’t need to go through that routine? They have that privilege because TSA PreCheck has confirmed they aren’t a security threat. Best of all, the program is inexpensive and easy to join. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began the TSA PreCheck program in 2013 to improve frequent flyers’ experience. TSA performs an enhanced security screening on applicants and issues those who pass muster a Known Traveler Number (KTN) that entitles them to fewer security checks at the airport. A TSA PreCheck registration, however, won’t let you waltz straight from the parking lot to your plane. Members must still walk through a metal detector and allow the TSA to X-ray carry-on items. But people with TSA PreCheck can bypass the full body scan or pat down. They also keep their shoes and belts on while leaving laptops and appropriately sized liquids in their carry-on bags. Finally, PreCheck passengers have a designated security line where, in March 2021, TSA reported the average wait was only 5 minutes. The vast majority of airlines and airports operating in the U.S. accept TSA PreCheck, and you can apply with an online application. You must finish registration and submit fingerprints at an in-person enrollment center, but most appointments take about 10 minutes. Five years of enrollment costs $78. At that price, even those who only book one round-trip flight a year might decide to avoid the typical security hassle. Further, many credit cards will reimburse the cost. TSA PreCheck isn’t the only method on the market. Nexus is another domestic security program, and Global Entry allows expedited processing through customs and immigration when returning to the U.S. on international flights. Which service best meets your needs depends on your travel habits. But if you fly regularly, these programs are almost certainly worth your time and money. Don’t get left behind — consider enrolling before your next trip!
Luna
Jack
Now it’s just me. My mom Tammy teaches the kindergarten and pre-K classes, so I live in their classroom during the week. The children are usually very gentle with me, but Mom still warns them to be careful. Little fingers can look a lot like yummy carrot sticks.
Tasty Tuna Crack
Is your cat a tuna fanatic? If yes, these crackers healthy!) ingredients, these snacks provide yo tuna flavor cats go wild for.
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