Daily Archives: November 20, 2007

SimpliFLY

The ever-vigilant ones at the Transportation Security Administration have prepared a video which instructs holiday travelers on how to pack their carry-ons to expedite the screening process. The suggestions will probably not even be known by the majority of the traveling public, and doubtless administered inconsistently, according to the whim of TSA officers on duty [...]

What Color is an Albino Black Bear?

First day of bear season yields an unusual find: Man takes albino black bear in Centre County
White, I guess. I’m not a hunter; I’m not opposed to either hunters or hunting. A 47 pound bear is a cub, and I’m having a struggle to appreciate either the sport or the challenge of taking such a [...]

Virtual Wednesday

Since I have Thursday and Friday off, today is my Wednesday. I love this time of year. I especially like having a 3-day week, preceded by a week out of my shabby cubicle while I was in class; that week was preceded by a 4-day week, since I took the 9th off in [...]