I find it interesting that one can carry on a scissors of less than 4 inches, if sheathed.

Um, a 4 inch scissors of surgical steel is potentially two four inch knives with one inch blades. Much more of a concern to me than nail clippers.

and hmmm: Gel shoe inserts are not permitted.

Would they hold me at gunpoint for my Dr Scholl's?

Personally, I would try it if it fits in the bag. If they confiscate it, not really a huge deal. For something pricier or more difficult to replace, maybe not.

Aims, Emmett and I are listening to Deathly Hallows on audiotape

I'm listening to that on my commute. Makes the time go by so much faster.

Joe's not working. He can totally go somewhere and be you.

I'm having this image of Joe in a kilt ....

I'm having this image of Joe in a kilt ....

and stripey tights...

and a candy bra!

t suddenly has plans for tonight.

t random

I'm wondering if I have the features to pull of a Louise Brooks bob. [link]

his is bugging me because the smallest size i have of contact lense solution is 4oz which is over what i can carry onboard, and i don't have a smaller squeezy-type bottle to transfer some into. *sigh* If it's only half full, will they be nice and not confiscate it? It still fits easily into my quart baggie....

you're fine. It actually doesn't need to fit into the baggie because saline is considered a medication. You still have to take it out and put it in the bin, though. From the website

Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.

I've done it several times, and never had a problem. Even in security happy DC.

Aims, yes.