Air Travelers One-Stop
Whether you travel by air a little or a lot, this Federal Aviation Administration site will make your trip better. Find out what to wear, what rules apply to carry-ons, how to transport the family pet, and what you need to know if you have a disability. International travelers will find links to U.S. Customs Service tips, State Department travel advisories, and health advisories from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And before you start for the airport, check for flight delays.

Tracking Santa on the Holiday's Most Popular Site
Children, you can follow Santa's progress as he makes his way from the North Pole to homes all over the globe. Your parents followed him, too, but they had only TV and radio bulletins. You have a six-language, multimedia site with digital animation, satellite/cockpit images, and audio reports thanks to the United States Air Force and the North American Aerospace Defense Command. You may also call (719) 474-3980, 4 p.m. - midnight MST.

Marines Use the Internet To Gather Toys for Tots In 53rd Season of Giving
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The Smithsonian Celebrates the Holidays!
The National Museum of American History is featuring a holiday marketplace with arts and crafts, food tasting, storytelling, music, dance, and daily pi–ata breaking. Watch master chefs and designers carve portraits of the presidents in ice and build a gingerbread White House! At the National Museum of Natural History, join the fun at the 3-D Imax film: "Critique du Soleil Journey of Man," and try your hand at building a giant gingerbread Smithsonian Castle! Buy holiday gifts online.

Tips for Shopping Online
This holiday season, no matter what you're in the market for -- the latest high-tech gadget, a rare antique or even the tree you'll put it under -- you're likely to find it online. But virtual shopping, like traditional shopping, isn't without risks. Here are some tips from the Federal Trade Commission to help you shop safely online.