They say that rules are rules but how many times do we see bureacracy trump good old fashioned common sense?  It is what eventually led to instant replay in some sports.  If she had tried to hide the oversight, then disqualify her, otherwise ...  If I had come in second to her, I would have politely declined the 1st pl...more

While Mom’s handwritten notes “tell” us Christian’s story, the range of emotions on Mom’s face, first happiness … then sorrow … and finally, pride in her son was what told the real story, the story of a mother’s unyielding, unwavering and unconditional love for an innocent child.  About 25 years ago, as a Correction Of...more

I am an EMT in Massachusetts and I am also an American Heart Association CPR Instructor and I teach emergency medical service courses to fire and police departments as well. Although we do not have all of the facts from this story blurb, this young man is to be commended for having the self-confidence to listen to his ...more

The more Mr. Buffett speaks, the wiser that I feel I become.  First, way to go on calling the GOPs bluff!  Before I say more, although I am a lifelong registered Democrat, I always vote the person, not the party.  I'll be the first to admit that the Democrats do not have all the solutions and I think that some GOP idea...more

Sherm (and others),   I am a consumer bankruptcy attorney in Massachusetts.  Unfortunately, yours is a common story that I hear.  It has become so bad, that I am beginning to wonder if suing credit card issuers or counter-suing them if they begin a suit against you might make sense.  You enter into an agreement (cont...more