Denver Post’s Susanna S. Brown compiles another list of annoying gym habits.  I definitely agree with these points, but they all can easily be mitigated by eschewing the fancy “fitness centers” that put more emphasis on their cappuccinos and day care perks than their fitness facilities.  I go to a small gym, one big room, and it’s everything I need.  I walk in, start working out, and leave. By keeping it simple and concentrating on doing some good cardio and weights for an hour, (not visiting the sauna and juice bar), you’ll get fit a lot faster, and keep up your visits as it’s far less hassle.

I perused the Cranky Flier last night.  Some good views and insight on air travel, airlines, and aviation business from a former flight attendant.

Check out this slideshow from a robo-sub exploring the depths of Antarctica.

5% of Denver’s light rail patrons grab a free ride.  Unlike New York or major cities we walk up and pay before boarding, so folks that ONLY use light rail (not combined with bus), can easily board a train, and hop off at their stop.

Seven times more fare checkers will be on trains starting Monday morning. They will check to see if riders have paid and if they have the correct ticket for the portion of Light Rail they are riding. RTD says past studies show that about 4.8% of all riders don’t pay. By using 43 new fare checkers, compared to six previously, RTD hopes to cut that percentage down. RTD Spokesperson Daria Serna says most people aren’t meaning to break the law; they’re just not sure how to use the RTD Light Rail system.

From BBC on this day, 1993, car bomb rocks World Trade Center.  Very eerie foreshadowing.

Thousands of office workers were trapped as smoke billowed up through the buildings. With no working lifts or lighting there was total pandemonium. People did not know whether to stay in their offices or brave the journey down via the smoke-filled stairwells. “It felt like an airplane hit the building,” said Bruce Pomper, a 34-year-old broker. Desperate for air, some people smashed windows with office furniture. Hundreds eventually poured out of the building gasping for air and covered in soot. Rescue workers struggled to get oxygen to those in the upper floors. About 100,000 people work in and visit the 1,700ft towers every day - the blast happened at their busiest time.