Today has been a busy day for TSA in the news.  There are the standard reports of passenger complaints about the TSA after finally experiencing the new, enhanced security procedures, and also the lead up to National Opt-Out Day taking place tomorrow, the busiest travel day of the season.  

First we start with this report from Adam Savage of Mythbusters about his recent flight to Seattle and undergoing the full body image scan, while accidentally having contraband in his bag ...

Just a quick little contest tidbit, getting touched by the TSA is a major topic here at upgrd lately, and now the social network Loopt is highlighting it with a special giveaway on November 24, National Opt Out Day.  They are offering travelers on November 24 the opportunity to win one of 10 iPod Touches just for checking in at an airport, commenting on it, and then pushing the post out on Twitter with the hashtag #touchedbyTSA.  

Even though I am not flying that day (I'm driving to visit family), I support this contest and really like that they are using humor to bring attention to the new invasive security procedures.   If only the TSA gave out these as compensation for the violations of our freedoms