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  • When asked what he would tell those who would participate in National Opt-Out Day, an Internet protest movement calling for air travelers to opt-out of the new body imaging scanners and choose a pat-down on Wednesday the day before Thanksgiving, Pistole said, "What I would hope that they would consider is the vast majority of people just want to get home for the holidays and spend time with their loved ones."

    Breaking News: CBS News 2010

  • Even if only a small percentage of passengers participate in National Opt-Out Day, scheduled for Wednesday, a day before Thanksgiving, experts say it could mean longer lines, bigger delays and hotter tempers.

    CBC | Top Stories News 2010

  • The history and future of advertising will be highlighted in the Online Publishers Association exhibit called Opt In to Advertising's New Age at the New York Public Library's Science, Industry and Business Library.

    ClickZ News 2009

  • Small Change Defat-Your-Dressing Tips 1. Opt for vinaigrettes more often than creamy dressings.

    The Small Change Diet Keri Gans 2011

  • Opt for steamed spring rolls, hot-and-sour soup, pad Thai (stir-fried noodles), vegetable stir-fries, sticky rice (½ cup).

    The Small Change Diet Keri Gans 2011

  • Opt for those with around 25 calories per eight-ounce serving, or a brand with 0 calories.

    The Small Change Diet Keri Gans 2011

  • Opt for Greek salad, shish kabob, souvlaki (chicken, not lamb), fish cooked in tomatoes (or any fish dish), hummus or baba ganoush (two tablespoons), pita bread (one small), tabouleh.

    The Small Change Diet Keri Gans 2011

  • Opt for steamed or stir-fried seafood, chicken, bean curd or vegetable dishes, egg drop soup; rice ½ cup; request brown rice, if available.

    The Small Change Diet Keri Gans 2011

  • Opt for chicken or shrimp Tandoori, vegetable curries, vegetarian dishes cooked with spices but without clarified butter (ghee), naan (half a small).

    The Small Change Diet Keri Gans 2011

  • Opt for sugar-free versions that contain only 10 calories per tablespoon, or spread your toast or scooped bagel with two tablespoons of low-fat cottage or ricotta cheese.

    The Small Change Diet Keri Gans 2011

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