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Now More Strict Security Check-In Grabbing & Gabbing


New rules went into effect at airports around the world that make the already bothersome pre-boarding procedures even more infuriating. Because passengers will be hit with a string of new questions, they’re asked to show up at least an hour before flight time.

If they’re carrying aboard their flights any electronic devices, they’ll be more closely examined and may require detailed explanations. All of the new requirements will cause more delays in a process that is already overwhelmed with passenger frustrations. So, senior flyers, be prepared.

Who'da thunk it: Lili and Eleanor in Vegas PDF Print E-mail

Stripper and First Lady

A rare early 1940s photo was recently found among artifacts from the collection of the soon-to-close Liberace museum in Las Vegas (more on that later). The photo shows then-First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt having a smiling chat with Lili St. Cyr, one of the most popular strippers of the time. Wonder what they were talking about? Politics? Fashions? Since both were tireless USO travelers who frequently visited U.S. troops in combat areas during World War II, do you think Lili was saying, "Mrs. Roosevelt, have I got some really great outfits you can wear for the GIs during your next USO trip!"

 
 
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