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Pamela Vetter deals with small airline seats like a lot of passengers: She pretends they don’t exist. “I have a fully charged phone, and I just watch a movie,” says Vetter, the vice president of a networking organization in Los Angeles. “I immerse myself in it to distract me from the small seats.” But lately, it’s been getting harder to make believe small airline seats aren’t a problem. On her recent flight from Chicago to L.A., the economy seats felt narrower and offered less legroom than ever. “My knees nearly touched the seat in front of me,” she recalls. “Then, when the person in front of me reclined, it got even worse, so it was challenging to lower my tray table when the fight attendants offered us drinks.” She’s right. Planes don’t just feel more cramped than ever — they are more cramped. There’s also a growing realization that small seats pose a real threat to our health and safety. And while there are ways to beat the system, the ultimate fix isn’t up to passengers. Only 25% of airline passengers can now reasonably fit in seats, according to FlyersRights, a nonprofit organization that closely tracks airline seat sizes. “Airlines continue to shrink passenger space to force more people to pay more to upgrade to more legroom or larger seats,” says Paul Hudson, president of FlyersRights. But why are the seats tighter than ever? There’s one obvious explanation: In 2022, Congress asked the Federal Aviation Administration to set a minimum seat size, but that didn’t happen. Airlines interpreted that as a license to squeeze their seats closer together — and so they did. Is there a solution? Yes, but it won’t be easy. We could have a polite discussion about shrinking seat sizes, but instead, let me tell you a story about a trip that brought this problem into sharp focus for me. I recently flew from Helsinki to Copenhagen. As I boarded the aircraft, I noticed the uncomfortably thin and narrow seats. Like Vetter, after sitting down I could feel the seat in front of me pushing against my knees. There was no room to lean back. Then I saw the passenger behind me struggling to fit into his seat. I turned and saw him protruding into the aisle. I felt sorry for the traveler and for the guy next to him. I also empathized with the passengers who had to squeeze around this traveler when they tried to access the lavatory. And clearly, there were some safety issues here — a lot of safety issues. Imagine if we had to evacuate the plane? Would he have been able to make it to the exit? Would he have blocked other passengers from getting out of the plane? That flight changed the way I feel about seat size. Small seats are a safety hazard, and it’s just a matter of time before people die. In the United States, we had a chance to address shrinking seat sizes, according to Bill McGee, a senior fellow for aviation at the American Economic Liberties Project. “But the FAA defied logic with a study that concluded tighter airline seats do not impede evacuations during an emergency,” he says. McGee says the problem is the government hasn’t updated its testing methodologies to reflect egress from airline cabins in the 2020s — particularly because tighter seats are now coupled with larger Americans and record-high passenger loads. “Tighter seats are uncomfortable, a financial rip-off, and a health threat due to blood-clotting issues,” he adds. “But worst of all, they present a danger to safe evacuations.” So is there a way to survive your next flight without getting cramped, suffering a blood clot — or worse? Even as the amount of personal space shrinks, there is a way to find more room. But it’s not easy. Look for the “secret” seats. If upgrading isn’t in your budget, try getting an aisle or emergency exit row seat. Exit row seats have more legroom but are not wider than the average economy class seat. (As a bonus, there are no young children in the exit row seats, so you might be able to sleep better.) Improvise. Look, economy class seats were not designed for your comfort. They’re designed for airlines’ profit. So channel your inner MacGyver, says Andy Abramson, a frequent air traveler who runs a communications consultancy in Las Vegas, Nev. “I try to make myself more comfortable by putting my coat behind me like a pillow,” he says. “I’ve also found that rolling up a magazine or newspaper and placing it in the small of my back offers some relief.” But for long flights, it’s still pure torture. There just isn’t enough space. Pay for it. If you can afford a seat in economy “comfort” or “plus” — which gives you about the same amount of seat pitch as economy class a few decades ago — then experts recommend you do. “Especially on long flights, if you can swing it, you should,” says travel coach Ariel Figg. Of course, that’s what the airlines want you to do. No one should have to make that choice, and every seat should have a humane amount of space. But these are imperfect ways around a flawed system. Fact is, we’re getting bigger and the seats are getting smaller. Maybe the U.S. government and other aviation enforcement bodies lack the courage to set minimum seat standards. But airlines must know that they are on the wrong side of history. We’ve been here before. In the 19th century, greedy landlords in New York could rent tenements with poor lighting, inadequate ventilation and no indoor bathrooms. The cramped apartments were breeding grounds for disease but highly profitable to owners. But in 1901, a progressive government passed laws that set minimum size requirements for tenements and required adequate lighting, ventilation and indoor bathrooms. And today, even the most ardent airline apologist couldn’t imagine living in a rental without these basic amenities. Maybe this problem just needs clear-headed, thoughtful government regulation. And airlines need to do the right thing — before someone gets hurt.Opinion: Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?
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NoneJimmy Butler’s time in Miami might be nearing an end. The Heat are listening to trade offers on the six-time NBA All-Star, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania . Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, has told people around the league that his client would be open to moving on from the Heat to join the Warriors, Mavericks or Rockets. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra threw water on the rumors after Tuesday’s practice, although there are still roughly two months until the Feb. 6 trade deadline. “It’s been our best, most consistent stretch of the season,” Spoelstra told reporters about the trade rumors . “So anything else, any other narrative, I don’t care. Nobody should, because most of this stuff has just been all like a bunch of gibberish.” The 35-year-old Butler has a $52 million player option for the 2025-26 season. Previous reports revealed Butler intends to decline the option and enter free agency. The Heat and Butler did not reach an extension last summer. At the time, The Athletic reported that Butler preferred to stay in South Beach, and the team had “no interest” in dealing the superstar. Miami is 12-10 and in fifth place in the Eastern Conference after winning each of their last three games. In 17 games, Butler is averaging 19 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game on 55.7 percent shooting from the field and 36 percent from 3 this season. Butler has led the Heat to five straight postseason berths since coming over from the 76ers, including two NBA Finals trips and another Eastern Conference Finals appearance. Now well into his 30s, Butler has had trouble staying healthy in recent years. Butler hasn’t played more than 65 games in a season since 2016-17, his final season with the Bulls.
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Kochi, Dec 28: In recognition to the ICAR Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute’s (CMFRI) pivotal role in advancing fisheries science, two of its scientists have been honoured by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) for their exceptional contributions. Established in 1990, NAAS is dedicated to promoting excellence in agricultural sciences, encompassing other areas such as crop and animal husbandry, fisheries, agroforestry, and the agriculture industry interface. Dr Eldho Varghese, senior Scientist at CMFRI, has been elected as a NAAS Fellow, while Dr T.G. Sumithra has been selected as a NAAS Associate. These prestigious recognitions underline their contributions to agricultural research in their respective domains. NAAS Fellowships are awarded to distinguished scientists from India and abroad for outstanding contributions to agriculture and allied sciences. The Associateship program, introduced to recognise young scientists under 40 years of age working in agriculture related disciplines in India, highlights emerging talent in the field. Dr Eldho Varghese was honoured for his innovative contributions to statistics, particularly in designing experiments for agricultural and fisheries research. His work includes statistical and ecosystem modelling, fish stock assessment, applying deep learning models in marine fisheries research, and developing computational tools for advanced data analysis. Dr T.G. Sumithra was recognized for her groundbreaking research in fish health and marine microbiology. Her studies focus on the marine fish microbiome, fish diseases, and antimicrobial resistance. Her work has led to the creation of guidelines for responsible antibiotic use in aquaculture and eco-friendly technologies for bioethanol production and sustainable fish waste management. NAAS, a national body devoted to agricultural sciences, serves as a premier platform for agricultural scientists to deliberate on pressing issues in research, education, and extension. It provides policy recommendations to planners and decision makers while fostering cutting edge research across diverse fields of agricultural sciences.
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MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a "tragic incident" following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people, but stopped short of acknowledging that Moscow was responsible. Putin's apology came as allegations mounted that Russian air defenses shot down the plane while attempting to deflect a Ukrainian drone strike near Grozny, the regional capital of the Russian republic of Chechnya. Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via videoconference Saturday at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. An official Kremlin statement issued Saturday said that air defense systems were firing near Grozny airport as the airliner "repeatedly" attempted to land there on Wednesday. It did not explicitly say one of these hit the plane. The statement said Putin apologized to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev "for the fact that the tragic incident occurred in Russian airspace." The readout said Russia has launched a criminal probe into the incident, and Azerbaijani state prosecutors have arrived in Grozny to participate. The Kremlin also said that "relevant services" from Russia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are jointly investigating the crash site near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. The plane was flying from Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, to Grozny when it turned toward Kazakhstan, hundreds of miles across the Caspian Sea from its intended destination, and crashed while attempting to land. There were 29 survivors. According to a readout of the call provided by Aliyev's press office, the Azerbaijani president told Putin that the plane was subject to "external physical and technical interference," though he also stopped short of blaming Russian air defenses. Part of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane lies on the ground Thursday near the airport of Aktau, Kazakhstan. Aliyev noted the plane had holes in its fuselage and the occupants sustained injuries "due to foreign particles penetrating the cabin mid-flight." He said that a team of international experts began a probe of the incident at Azerbaijan's initiative, but provided no details. Earlier this week, the Azerbaijani Prosecutor General's office confirmed that investigators from Azerbaijan are working in Grozny. On Friday, a U.S. official and an Azerbaijani minister made separate statements blaming the crash on an external weapon, echoing those made by aviation experts who blamed the crash on Russian air defense systems responding to a Ukrainian attack. U.S. President Joe Biden, responding Saturday to a reporter asking whether he thought Putin should take responsibility for the crash, said: "Apparently he did but I haven't spoken to him." Biden made the comment after leaving church in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Passengers and crew members who survived the crash told Azerbaijani media they heard loud noises on the aircraft as it circled over Grozny. Dmitry Yadrov, head of Russia's civil aviation authority Rosaviatsia, said Friday that as the plane was preparing to land in Grozny in deep fog, Ukrainian drones were targeting the city, prompting authorities to close the area to air traffic. Yadrov said after the captain made two unsuccessful attempts to land, he was offered other airports but decided to fly to Aktau. People attend a funeral Saturday for Mahammadali Eganov, who died in the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crash near the Kazakhstan's airport of Aktau at the age of 13, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Earlier this past week, Rosaviatsia cited unspecified early evidence as showing that a bird strike led to an emergency on board. In the days following the crash, Azerbaijan Airlines blamed "physical and technical interference" and announced the suspension of flights to several Russian airports. It didn't say where the interference came from or provide any further details. If proven that the plane crashed after being hit by Russian fire, it would be the second deadly civil aviation accident linked to fighting in Ukraine. Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was downed with a Russian surface-to-air missile, killing all 298 people aboard, as it flew over the area in eastern Ukraine controlled by Moscow-backed separatists in 2014. Russia denied responsibility but a Dutch court in 2022 convicted two Russians and a pro-Russia Ukrainian man for their role in downing the plane with an air defense system brought into Ukraine from a Russian military base. The grave of Mahammadali Eganov, 13, who died in the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crash near the Kazakhstan's Aktau airport, is seen Saturday in Baku, Azerbaijan. Following Wednesday's suspension of flights from Baku to Grozny and nearby Makhachkala, Azerbaijan Airlines announced Friday that it would also halt service to eight more Russian cities. Several other airlines made similar announcements since the crash. Kazakhstan's Qazaq Air on Friday said it would stop flying from Astana to the Russian city of Yekaterinburg in the Ural Mountains for a month. Turkmenistan Airlines, the Central Asian country's flagship carrier, on Saturday halted flights to Moscow for at least a month, citing safety concerns. Earlier this past week, Israel's El Al carrier suspended service from Tel Aviv to the Russian capital, citing "developments in Russia's airspace." Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.Opinion: Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?It has been about two years since Patriots Point said fair winds and following seas to the former USS Clamagore. After a long journey up the mid-Atlantic coast to Norfolk, Va., the Cold War-era submarine was dismantled and recycled last year. But its legacy will live on. A surprise donation of a discarded collection of historic artifacts will help shape a future exhibit to keep the Clamagore’s legacy alive for future generations. The gift exemplifies the phrase, "One man's trash is another man's treasure." An album of original photographs taken by an unknown sailor who served among the sub’s earliest crews was found in a Florida landfill. A couple salvaged the scrapbook, researched the term "Clamagore" written on the back of a photo and pamphlet and mailed the items to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant. “What a moment of serendipity, a one-in-a-million chance,” said Meredith Kablick, director of collections and curatorial affairs at the state-owned military attraction. “It was full of photos in perfect condition of the inside of the ship and of the sailors when they're on shore leave. It's an amazingly preserved time capsule.” Photographs of the USS Clamagore and related documents found in a Florida landfill were donated to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. The images will be digitized and will play a part in the future exhibit focused on anti-warfare submarines, like the Clamagore, that were part of the so-called silent service. “We have no idea who this sailor was, but it gives us an incredible idea of what life was like aboard the submarine,” she said. “Hopefully with some research we can one day identify him.” Photographs of the USS Clamagore and related documents found in a Florida landfill were donated to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. The "Grey Ghost of the Florida Coast" departed from its home of more than 40 years along the Mount Pleasant waterfront in October 2022. The Patriots Point Development Authority’s decision to dismantle the submarine and recycle its materials came down to funding. Private efforts to raise money to preserve the vessel fell short. And the submarine was deteriorating, Its steel ballast tanks, which aid with buoyancy, were severely corroded, worn down by decades of exposure to salt water. Patriots Points estimated the salvage project would run more than $9 million. Crews prepare to tow the submarine Clamagore away from Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum to Norfolk, Va., on Oct. 14, 2022. The authority paid $1.5 million for Virginia-based Coleen Marine to haul and recycle the submarine. Once it left the harbor, the company took full responsibility and ownership. “Sadly, we weren’t able to save her. That was an incredibly difficult decision that had to be made, but we can still keep her memory alive,” Kablick said. Before the submarine was towed away, the state-owned attraction's curatorial and education staff tagged anything that could potentially be used for an exhibit. Patriots Point officials and museums across the country had hoped to get some of the salvaged parts, but it seemed unlikely at first. The Navy initially denied the request, citing liability concerns, but that was later sorted out with Coleen Marine. Patriots Point staff went to Norfolk to secure the items. “We knew we'd find ways to tell the Clamagore’s story aboard the Yorktown,” Kablick said. The museum is currently working on a master plan for exhibits housed on the Yorktown. It's part of a larger effort to add more displays and tell more history about the service of the ships and the sailors who served aboard them. Patriots Point chief of staff Chris Hauff said money was set aside in the budget to plan for the exhibit highlighting submarine technology and anti-warfare. SC storm was mighty enough to nudge a 30,000-ton aircraft carrier mired in pluff mud The Clamagore will be the centerpiece of that because of its role during the Cold War. Before the submarine was towed away, Patriots Point conducted a three-dimensional scan of the vessel, which will also be included, according to Kablick. Staffers also traveled to the World War II Museum in New Orleans earlier this year for ideas. “We plan to marry those stories,” she said. “There’s not a linear way to tell the story of the Cold War because there were so few inflection points compared to World Wars I and II. We want to make it more STEM-focused by showing visitors how these submarines operated, what life was like aboard these submarines, how the radar systems worked and the part they played in the silent service.” As for the photos, they'll be digitized and posted on Patriots Point’s website. Sid Busch (right) in 2019 describes his experiences as a sonar technician stationed aboard the USS Clamagore during a guided tour. Former veteran Sid Busch gave tours of the Clamagore for more than a decade when it was an active exhibit at Patriots Point. He would walk visitors through the cramped vessel, answering questions and recounting experiences on the sub as a sonar technician from 1969 to 1972. Some of the stories would be dead serious, while others more were light-hearted, like the one about Lady, a Labrador retriever sailors raised and kept in the torpedo room. While he regretted what became of the Clamagore, he said he hopes "her memory will be kept alive." “She was the last of her kind, the intermediary between the World War II submarine and the first of our nuclear submarines. She still has a very important story to tell,” he said. SC's Medal of Honor Museum plans at Patriots Point pivot as renovation gets underway
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