Insanity.

So you probably heard the news about the bastards that were going to blow up 10 planes leaving London bound for the USA. Here is all I know.

1. If you are flying out of LHR airport, you will not be able to carry on anything. All bags must be checked. This is subject to change at any moment. I got this from the BBC.

2. If you are flying into OR out of the USA - you MUST NOT have any liquids, gels, lotions, cosmetics, toothpaste, and so forth in your carry on bags. None. No mouthwash. No water. Nothing. This is not secret info, TSA wants you to know so you do not try to carry any of this stuff on.

3. Yes, they are serious. Yes they believe that your water bottle only has water in it - but TSA does not care. You will not be able to keep it. Sorry. Blame the bastards that were arrested in London.

4. Any drink you buy inside the concourse will NOT be allowed on the plane. So drink it all before boarding OR throw it away.

5. Laptop computers, I-Pods, cell phones, cameras, and other electronics ARE still allowed.

6. Baby food is OK but not "excessive amounts" and ONLY IF you have a baby with you. What is an "excessive amount" is up to the judgment of the security screeners. This can change so just be aware of this.

7. Expect longer lines at security checkpoints. More bags must be checked with the same amount of screeners available.

8. Do not be surprised if your bags are checked again before you get on a plane. It may happen, or it may not. But if it happens, just go with it. Protesting will not really help you. Also remember that the screeners do not really WANT to paw through your stuff - but they have to. Nobody likes doing this. Security knows it is intrusive. They are just doing the job their boss tells them to do. Please do not take it out on them.

9. Medication is allowed, so long as it is prescription AND has your name printed on the label. This means no over the counter Dristan spray or Pepto Bismol, but prescription asthma spray is OK. Solid medicine (such as aspirin) is still OK. Again - this IS subject to change.

10. When in doubt, check your bag. All the stuff you can not carry on anymore CAN still be checked.

There is no way to even speculate how long this will last. Maybe a week. Maybe a month. Maybe forever. Who knows. Your guess is as good as mine.

For more info directly from the source, check out the TSA TRAVEL INFO website.