Hopeful Romantics

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This seems like the makings of what is almost a good idea.    A Chinese airline is considering allowing standing room passengers at cheaper rates for shorter flights.   That’s right, standing passengers on the airline.  That way the airline could cram some 40% more passengers on its Airbus 320 airplanes.   As if the airplanes are not [...]

The other day I made the mistake of cracking wise about the Michael Jackson memorial service that was held at the Los Angeles Staples Center.   I cracked that while Jackson is there at the home of the NBA Champions he maybe should try out for the Lakers.   The person was scandalized, like I besmirched the [...]

The new green is nudism.  Or so says Kathy Blanchard on her The Naturist Society Website.  According to an article in the New York Times and on Ms. Blanchard’s website, the tough economy is causing many potential vacationers to look for cheap spots where clothing is optional.   A good choice, opines Blanchard, since going nude [...]