NG Traveler: How to avoid dying in an airline

I still get National Geographic's Adventure Magazine for free. Of course, the obvious way to avoid dying on an airplane is to just not get on one. But if you must, click the link below and read this Blog's recommendations. The one's that I like are as follows:

• Get out of the plane immediately if it crashes. Don't wait in line.
• Dress for a fire. Don't wear sandals or open-toed shoes. Don't wear synthetic materials. (I add: Don't wear high-heeled shoes)
• If you're concerned get the "Evac-U8 Smoke Hood from DuPont" (not sure if this will get through security)
• Count the rows from your seat to the nearest exit.
• Seat belts are good. Turbulence can hit anytime. He reports a 747 flight that hit turbulence and there were footprints on the ceiling.
• Choose your airline carefully. Consider avoiding those on the European Union's "black list" that can be found at the following site: http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/list_en.htm

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NG Traveler: How to build a fire

This is from National Geographic's Adventure magazine that I'm currently getting for free. Just in case anyone gets selected for the "Survivor" show and doesn't win the first prize or more likely if you're camping and want to try this skill (without matches or a lighter) or if you get stuck somewhere and need to create fire.

I didn't know about the Vaseline cotton balls or the "fire pistons"...

The fire pistons sound neat.

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50 Tours of a Lifetime

Another magazine I've been getting sent to me free (disclaimer) is "Traveler" as part of the National Geographic organization. In a recent issue, they have "50 Tours of a Lifetime" which is divided up into Active, Cultural, and Classic types.

Ahh, to have excess resources (read Money, Time, older kids)....

They also have tours from 2006, 2007, and 2008 linked there as well.

If you're reading this post, which one would you go on and why?