Min 737 MAX

There is some serious agita around Boeing's 737 MAX.
People are nervous, and these are industry people.
The planes have been pulled from service, pending recertification.
This time it's Transport Canada.

I'm glad someone said it.
This is an industry which has a good safety record. In which systems are triple-reinforced. In which all participants have a vested interest in things running well. Everything about this smells.

In March 2019, China pulled 100 737 MAX 8s.
Also in March, the FAA said the plane is still airworthy.

airworthy (n) - a condition where wings provide lift and a plane can take off. You wouldn't want to be on the plane, though.



On the Border got hit and payment card info may have been stolen.
Maybe the corporations getting hit will convince people to go back to cash.
Nah.
If you like frozen strawberry margaritas, this is the place (I drink like a girl). Their hot brownie with vanilla ice cream is outta sight. Just don't use a credit card.



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