If you think you don't like airports now, just wait till this summer as TSA personnel are transferred to the southern border of the US and the disaster of the Boeing 737 Max works its way thru the system. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-28/a-summer-from-hell-is-coming-to-u-s-airports? [this contains several videos that you will not be able to see/listen to unless you … Continue reading Could be a nasty summer in US airports this summer
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Don’t plan on the disappearance of the NYC MetroCard in the near future
https://www.businessinsider.com/nyc-subway-metrocard-replacement-omny-has-one-big-problem-2019-5 New York is finally catching up to the rest of the world and moving away from its iconic MetroCard. But there's one glaring problem with the replacement. Graham Rapier May 23, 2019, 4:23 PM A commuter swipes her MetroCard above a contactless card payment scanner installed at a turnstile at the Chambers Street subway … Continue reading Don’t plan on the disappearance of the NYC MetroCard in the near future
Knitting as a form of meditation in the office
Way back when, Rosey Grier (football player) never got grief for needlepointing, but most men simply never thought about using repetitive forms of needlework as a way of entering a meditative state and reducing stress. Finally, knitting is entering the office as an acceptable way of keeping calm in stressful situations. Turns out it's absolutely … Continue reading Knitting as a form of meditation in the office
29 Ideas for the person who won’t travel if they have to check a bag
I have a sister who never checks a bag and even she found some ideas here. Enjoy. https://www.buzzfeed.com/emmamcanaw/products-refuse-to-ever-check-a-bag 29 Things For People Who'd Rather Cancel Their Flight Than Check A Bag Pack everything and STILL pass the dreaded ~size check~. Posted on May 19, 2019, at 5:01 p.m. Emma McAnaw BuzzFeed Staff Be one of the … Continue reading 29 Ideas for the person who won’t travel if they have to check a bag
Wild hair color works well with gray too
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/15/style/gray-mermaid-hair.html?searchResultPosition=6 Imagine a woman in her 60s walking down the street with striking gray hair. Her strands get caught on a breeze, the sunlight hits them just so, and you realize that what you thought was simply gray is a blend of distinct colors: platinum, white, black — and, wait, mint green, sky blue and … Continue reading Wild hair color works well with gray too
Millennials, you’ll miss us boomers when you’re gone (in addition to hating what we’ve left you)
As someone on the leading edge of the Baby Boomer generation, I'm quite used to the largely justified disdain and even disgust with my generation from those younger. We did do some things well tho -- among them, espouse wild and unlikely positions with masses of (mostly) non-violent protest. I'm thrilled by those still in … Continue reading Millennials, you’ll miss us boomers when you’re gone (in addition to hating what we’ve left you)
Two useful articles from Scott McCarthy for those who still have to fly
The Noisiest Parts of the Plane Taking a decibel meter onto several different jets finds a difference between the front and the back, and even the window and aisle How to Find the Quietest Spot on an Airplane The amount of noise you hear on a flight depends on the plane, your seat and how … Continue reading Two useful articles from Scott McCarthy for those who still have to fly
Want a laugh? Click thru to see the new style of Crocs
I'm not nearly as opposed to Crocs as most people, but this is definitely an ohmigawd. https://people.com/style/crocs-fanny-pack-shoes-beams/ Crocs Releases New Shoe Collaboration Featuring Fanny Packs for Your Feet The polarizing clog just teamed with another controversial fashion fad - the fanny pack By COLLEEN KRATOFIL April 30, 2019 01:45 PM Each product we feature has … Continue reading Want a laugh? Click thru to see the new style of Crocs
Score free audiobooks — 2/week for next 14 weeks
I've mentioned the OverDrive app as my choice for listening to books not available from Audible.com. The app is closely integrated with the Libby app which is my favorite way of searching for, placing holds on, and taking out library books. This rather neat program is aimed at those who are 13 and over, but … Continue reading Score free audiobooks — 2/week for next 14 weeks
USA Today makes misconduct records available for 85,000 police nationwide
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2019/04/24/usa-today-revealing-misconduct-records-police-cops/3223984002/ We found 85,000 cops who’ve been investigated for misconduct. Now you can read their records. USA TODAY is leading a national effort to obtain and publish disciplinary and misconduct records for thousands of police officers.John Kelly and Mark Nichols, USA TODAYUpdated 1:06 p.m. EDT Apr. 26, 2019 At least 85,000 law enforcement officers across the USA have … Continue reading USA Today makes misconduct records available for 85,000 police nationwide
Quick glimpse into problems of scientists
We rely, without thinking, on the accuracy of the scientific and technical data that supports the information we use every day. A subset of instrument users is a bit concerned at the moment about whether that reliance is appropriate while they work something out. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01048-2? NEWS 03 APRIL 2019 GPS glitch threatens thousands of scientific … Continue reading Quick glimpse into problems of scientists
What podiatrists think of a few shoe trends
Fashion conscious women won't pay much attention to this article but I found it entertaining. https://www.whowhatwear.com/most-comfortable-shoe-trends-according-to-a-podiatrist MAR 31, 2019 A Podiatrist Laughs Every Time You Wear These 6 Shoe Trends by LAUREN EGGERTSEN PinterestPHOTO: THE STYLE STALKER They say that beauty is pain, and in the fashion world, we often swap out the word "beauty" for "style." Style … Continue reading What podiatrists think of a few shoe trends
Abycats' Thoughts 