A little clarification from the text preceding the table and the footnotes for the table:

"Under the new rules, you can bring batteries with up to 8-gram equivalent lithium content. All lithium ion batteries in cell phones are below 8 gram equivalent lithium content. Nearly all laptop computers also are below this quantity threshold.

You can also bring up to two spare batteries with an aggregate equivalent lithium content of up to 25 grams, in addition to any batteries that fall below the 8-gram threshold. Examples of two types of lithium ion batteries with equivalent lithium content over 8 grams but below 25 are shown below."

So it doesn't seem there is a limit on batteries below 8-gram content, despite the confusing info in the table.

Also you CAN turn your device on, it's only when it's IN THE BAGGAGE (checked or carry-on) that you need to ensure it remains turned off (that it won't accidentally turn on while packed).

"Whether in checked or carry-on baggage, ensure that devices remain switched off, either by built-in switch/trigger locks, by taping the activation switch in the “off” postion, or by other appropriate measures."

I think naming a whale in the first place is a bit silly, so why not Mr. Splashy Pants? Pretentious, spiritual, "ethnic" names? (Like whales are Ainu or something) Please.

Although it would mess up the non-techy look of the leather, functionally I'd rather have the solar panels on the front. You won't get any hot solar-charging action while carrying this bag.

According to the NYTimes article she put in substantial effort to discover it's identity and owner, including a trip to Baltimore and hotel stay. (which seems a little excessive, probably easier to just buy a copy of the Antiques Roadshow episode straight from PBS) I mean, sure $15k more than covers those costs. But you've got an owner who had completely given up looking for their painting, probably already got an insurance payout, and Sotheby's which is it DOES sell for $1 million is sure going to make more than $15k off it and all they have to do is auction it.
Still $15k is $15k, and it's a great story.

Back in 2005 Southwest also booted a woman for wearing a "profane" anti-Bush t-shirt.

[http://money.cnn.com/2005/10/06/news/fortune500/southwest_shirt/]

That article contains the following regarding Southwest's policies:
"the airline's contract with the Federal Aviation Administration contains rules that say the airline will deny boarding to any customer whose conduct is offensive, abusive, disorderly or violent or for clothing that is "lewd, obscene, or patently offensive.""