#Double-decker airplane seats could make flying coach hell

#Double-decker airplane seats could make flying coach hell

“Double-decker airplane seats could make flying coach hell” Delays, canceled flights and being stuck in the middle seat may no longer be people’s biggest air travel concerns. A new possibility awaits: double-decker-style airplane seats for coach. Just like the bus, one row is above another with the top level reached by stairs. “Fresh hell just…

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#Dems’ profound Jan. 6 cynicism and other commentary

#Dems’ profound Jan. 6 cynicism and other commentary

“Dems’ profound Jan. 6 cynicism and other commentary” Neocon: Dems’ Profound Jan. 6 Cynicism “If January 6 was a seminal day in American history that must never be repeated,” asks Commentary’s Noah Rothman, “why is the Democratic Party doing its utmost to prop up insurrectionary elements on the right?” Witness “a Nancy Pelosi-affiliated PAC’s . ….

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#NYC cancels free outdoor swim lessons amid lifeguard shortage

#NYC cancels free outdoor swim lessons amid lifeguard shortage

“NYC cancels free outdoor swim lessons amid lifeguard shortage” This sinks! New York City’s free swimming programs have been torpedoed again this summer by a “national shortage of lifeguards,” the Parks Department said. “Due to the national lifeguard shortage, unfortunately we will not be hosting swim programs, including lap swim, senior swim, and Learn to…

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#George Washington University dropping ‘Colonials’ nickname

#George Washington University dropping ‘Colonials’ nickname

“George Washington University dropping ‘Colonials’ nickname” George Washington University officials announced the school will retire the “Colonials” name used by its athletic teams, citing “division among the community about the moniker.” The name will remain in use until the university introduces a new one, planned for the 2023-24 academic year. The name has drawn growing criticism…

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#Apple iMessage ‘edit’ and ‘undo send’ buttons risk enabling sex abuse: attorney

#Apple iMessage ‘edit’ and ‘undo send’ buttons risk enabling sex abuse: attorney

“Apple iMessage ‘edit’ and ‘undo send’ buttons risk enabling sex abuse: attorney” Apple’s plan to add “edit” and “undo send” features to iMessage risks emboldening sexual harassers and abusers, according to a high-profile lawyer who represents victims of such crimes.  In a letter sent to Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday, attorney Michelle Simpson Tuegel…

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#NYC restaurants cut portions to fight inflation

#NYC restaurants cut portions to fight inflation

“NYC restaurants cut portions to fight inflation” Big Apple restaurateurs are fighting inflation by shrinking portion sizes and switching out costly ingredients in a bid to avoid hiking already-stiff menu prices.  At Noir, a supper club in Chelsea, executive chef John Dewine made the “tough decision” to raise some prices while keeping other dishes —…

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