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Washington Post -  Self-checkout lanes at retail stores were first introduced in the 1980s, but, as anyone who’s shopped at a Target or major grocery chain knows, they’ve really taken off in the past two decades. Now, the Transportation Security Administration is adopting the same concept for airport security.  As of March 11, passengers with TSA PreCheck departing from Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport can elect to participate in a new, self-screening pilot program. TSA officers are still checking IDs and performing secondary screenings of flagged luggage, but passengers scan their own bags and themselves with limited additional interaction with agents.  ​See how it works.

Stretching approximately 1,600 miles, the Wild Atlantic Way is the longest uninterrupted coastal driving route in the world.  It extends from the north of the country on the Inishowen Peninsula and continues along the western side of the Emerald Isle, ending in the colorful sea port town of Kinsale. It should take drivers about two to three weeks do the entire route justice, but the trip is broken into 14 stages, allowing those with limited time to pick and complete the portion they want to see the most. Along the way you'll find plenty of charming Irish villages and sweeping sea views, along with famous natural landmarks like the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland's top tourist attractions.