I've read comments before by foreigners that would disagree we speak English and adamantly promote the idea we speak American...or at least American English.  When we initially landed on this continent, yes, but after so much time the language has evolved into a different dialect from "proper English"(depending on who ...more

What a racket the government has going on.  "Hold off on taking Social Security benefits as long as possible..."  In other words, give the system even longer to completely collapse so they don't have to pay you at all despite all you have put into over the years with NO ability to opt out.  I've read other articles whe...more

Agree with Maud-Dib.  Hooray for bio-degradeable.  Everyone that thinks recycling is end-all, be-all need to watch Penn & Teller's Bullsh!t show, Season 2 episode 5, all on recycling.  It is a view I agree with. How about re-usuable containers for certain products so we aren't throwing anything out?  Why can't we ha...more

One product sounds the 'death knell' of Amazon?  I truly hope you meant death knell for "Amazon Kindle".  Per your wording, the release of the Ipad must have stopped Amazon customers from buying many other products such as printers, groceries, fitness equipment, toys...do I need to go on? Please explain clearly or sto...more

How can work stress her out?  I thought she has had trouble finding work.