Due to recruitment difficulties, the same ... [Airlines]

Due to recruitment difficulties, the same guy making sure you don't bring on more than three ounces of deadly shampoo is now getting trained as a US Air Marshall. [ CNN ]

Apparently, buying a house you can afford ... [Solvent People]

Apparently, buying a house you can afford and fixing it up with a modest loan and money that you earned through gainful employment is rare enough to warrant a 3-page profile in the NYT. [ NYT ]

US Airways Pilot Who Fired Gun In Cockpit Will Himself Be Fired [Safety]

The US Airways pilot who accidentally fired his weapon in the cockpit of a plane will be fired, says CNN. The pilot, r Capt. James Langenhahn, 55, was not available for comment. He told investigators that he was stowing his weapon in preparation to land when the gun went off. The bullet pierced the jet's fuselage but did not hit any crucial wiring or instrumentation, according to the TSA.

A group that trains pilots to carry handguns, the Federal Flight Deck Officers Association, says it will fight the termination. "This was accidental not intentional," Karn told CNN. "This is not the way to treat a long-term pilot."

BillShrink Finds Your Optimal Cellphone Plan [Deals]

BillShrink is a new site that analyzes your cellphone use and shows you the plan from all the carriers that will save you the most money. You can either manually enter your zip and how much you're paying monthly, or the more security cavalier can get more detailed results by offering up their cellphone number and carrier site password. I tested it out and while some parts of the website had to be tried a few times to get them to work, overall it was a good ride. They told me I could save $205 a year by switching to Tmobile. I'll think about it.

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