It had a speed limit of 70 mph and a tremendous "S" curve. Only the engineers and planners knew why. Oh, and the lawyers.

don't give him any ideas

Tiny fragments of joy float by in our lives. Grab one whenever you can.

Seems like jet lag was a topic when people were talking about modafinil/Provigil. For about ten minutes, based on the Internet has a short attention span.

understood

If I'm fired, to me it indicates prejudice, or a wrongdoing. If I'm laid off in relation to a collective bargaining agreement, I'm not terminated, just out of work. Maybe I'm off-base from current usage.

honestly, is it laid off or fired?

I can't cite the story. I heard one report that it was going to be replaced with modern upgrades. I suspect it's a security thing that no one should be reporting.

This happened once during the Iraq War that was then blacked out.

I am heavily influenced by the endorsement having been acquainted with Bill many years ago.