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Air Traffic Controller Says Fears About Flying During Shutdown Are Justified
Air Traffic Controller
Fear of Flying Is Rational Right Now
Gov’t Shutdown Is Straining Unpaid Controllers
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An air traffic controller working two jobs through the government shutdown isn’t trying to alarm flyers … but, he thinks a mental lapse on the part of another ATC is possible given the current issues in he field.
We spoke with Jack Criss — an air traffic controller with more than 15 years of experience in the field — on “TMZ Live” Thursday … and, he told us he has a friend who refused to fly to visit him because she feared getting on a plane amid the increased stress on other controllers.
Criss tells us he’s a safety advocate, and he always gives 100% focus to his job when he’s working … but, he could see a situation where an air traffic controller — worried about not receiving any pay, while also dealing with other personal issues — could screw up and end up hurting a lot of people.
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Basically, Criss says this is unlikely … but, not impossible — just another reason the shutdown needs to end.
As for him personally, Jack says he worked 8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday as a controller … but, he’s also putting in work as a DoorDash delivery driver from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM every day after work and 8-10 hours on both Saturday and Sunday.
It’s a ton of hours … and, the longer the shutdown goes on, the harder it is for Criss to do both. Jack says he’s had a long tenure in the field … but, even he’s considering switching fields over the insecurity.
Criss says young employees who haven’t held the job for as long are certainly feeling strained … like a woman he’s training who just had a baby months ago — who he says told him she’s not sure she made the right choice in her career path.
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Harvey and Charles mentioned the new political movement they’re pushing — “OWTA” or “Out With Their Asses” — which calls on voters to vote out all incumbent members of Congress because of the shutdown. Criss says it’s a “groovy” idea … though he doesn’t sound convinced that it’s a realistic one.
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Bottom line … if you’re nervous about flying — like Rick Springfield told us he is — those fears aren’t entirely unfounded.
January Jones
Celebrates Annoying Brother-in-Law’s Bday…
By Not Killing Him!!!
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If January Jones ever lets her intrusive thoughts win, she could end up on trial for murder … at least according to a video she posted, joking about what she might do to her brother-in-law if he doesn’t stop annoying her.
In the Instagram video, the Emmy-nominated actress explained she’s had misophonia for as long as she can remember, and it’s gotten “progressively worse” over the years.
The condition causes one to feel anxiety or disgust at sounds like chewing or tapping.
And what’s not making it better is her brother-in-law, whose favorite food is chips. She says he crunches on them all the time, even after she’s talked to him about it.
She said, “He seems to think it’s funny to eat chips around me now. It’s like an ongoing joke to see what happens — to see what I do.”
Well … he might FAFO. She playfully called it “very dangerous for him,” saying, “What I didn’t do today was record this video inside a prison,” because of her restraint.
She joked that she’s imagined many ways to do “it” — “it” ostensibly being murder in the first degree.
This was all in good fun, of course, as JJ said her brother-in-law is an otherwise nice guy, and wished him a happy birthday.
Happy birthday, unnamed brother-in-law! But maybe sleep with one eye open!
Kim Kardashian
Sleigh All Day!!!
Reality Star Shares Sexy ‘Kimsmas’ Shots For the Holidays
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Christmas came a little bit early this year … Kim Kardashian already gifted us with some insanely hot holiday pics from her “Kimsmas” TikTok Live special.
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Kim teamed shared pics with mom Kris Jenner, rapper Snoop Dogg and others from the SKIMS holiday livestream, but it was all eyes on her and that plunging neckline that drew eyeballs.
The aspiring lawyer showed off a whole heck of a lotta cleavage in a white babydoll dress, highlighting all of her luscious curves.
And her other look was just as tantalizing … she sent heart rates soaring in a form-fitting snow-bunny number, which accentuated her hourglass figure.
In addition to Snoop and her mom, Kim also posed with “Love Island” hunk Nicolas Vansteenberghe, who showed off his washboard abs in red flannel pajamas.
The first-ever “Kimsmas” went live Wednesday and featured 45 minutes of entertainment and giveaways.
Merry Kimsmas to all who celebrate!
Doug Gottlieb
Pulls a Bobby Knight
Throws Chair In Anger After Loss
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Doug Gottlieb went full Bobby Knight Thursday night after his University of Wisconsin-Green Bay squad blew an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter … tossing a chair as he made his way to the locker room.
Cameras in the arena caught the second-year head coach losing his cool in reaction to Robert Morris erasing a double-digit Phoenix lead in the final three minutes of play with a game-winning layup with 2.4 left on the clock.
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Gottlieb disappeared behind the bleachers as he left … only for a chair to come flying into view and smack against the wall.
“I’m encouraged by our effort and our defense and how we executed,” Gottlieb said following the L. “That was just embarrassing how we lost the game.”
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Folks on social couldn’t help but think about the late legend after watching Gottlieb’s antics.
While the former Indiana men’s basketball coach pulled his stunt during the middle of a game against Purdue in 1985, people couldn’t help but compare the two throws!
The university will have a few extra days to find a new chair … as the team returns to action this Sunday against the Wright State Raiders.
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