Recently, a case of Tuberculosis (TB) was reported. On Dec. 13th a California woman flew from New Delhi, India, to San Francisco on an American Airlines flight with a stop in Chicago. The woman, who is not being identified, has been infected with a dangerous strain of tuberculosis. She is receiving treatment at Stanford Hospital and appears to be stable. U.S. health officials are still searching for the 44 passengers who sat within close proximity of the infected individual. The CDC is recommending that individuals who were aboard the flight undergo testing, with follow-up in eight to 10 weeks…

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The Dutch are contemplating the construction of a new island to ease overcrowding and shield the coastline from flooding. Following the example set by Dubai with The Palm and The World, Holland’s new island will be shaped like a tulip. Critics have called the plan bizarre and bloggers have joked that a cannabis leaf may be a better shape than the tulip. Sure, at first the idea of a tulip-shaped island seems a bit whimsical, but the real-world need of this project can’t be ignored. If this endeavor is successful it gives hope to other coastal cities that are below sea level.

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Today’s travel briefing highlights airfare sales, safety surveys from 2007 and new laws protecting airline travelers. Although flight safety was the highest it’s ever been in 44 years, performance in the areas of customer service and passenger rights were highly questionable. In 2008 major carriers and federal agencies are working together to improve the travel experience. Click read more for today’s travel headlines…

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