Left Coast Sports Babe

So what do Barack Obama and the Minneapolis Timberwolves have in common?

Both would be thrilled with a few wins in January.

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And here’s a thought to make you feel more secure if you have to fly this week.

By now,  we are all used to the 3 ounce rule at airports.  No gels, liquids, or similar substance over 3.4 ounces.  And if, like me, you prefer to bring nearly empty bottles of stuff on a trip so you can toss the empty containers when you are finished with them, you are out of luck, because the CONTAINER size must also not exceed 3.4 ounces.     Because apparently you could combine a few bottles of 3 ounce liquids in a larger bottle to create a bomb.   So that half empty  8 ounce shampoo bottle is a serious security risk and must be thrown away or checked.

Okay, fine, so you buy this madness, and work it out with little bottles, even if that means spilling half your liquids putting them in smaller containers.  Or chasing all over town looking for miniatures.  

And then you get through security tired and thirsty.  So, time for a soda or water.  Which they sell in… 20 ounce plastic bottles?!!!    

But don’t worry, you should still feel safe.  Because apparently the terrorists don’t know about the soda bottles.  Don’t tell them.

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