White roofs are only an energy saver for areas south of the Mason-Dixon line.  Buildings in northern climates will see greater energy savings with a dark roof due to their ability to add solar heat gain to a structure during the winter months to reduce heating costs.   Plus, those white roofs, usually PVC or TPO ma...more

I thought he was trying to lift the pizza.

I will be retiring from my current job in less than four months following 38 years of employment there.   I have already started interviewing for my second career that I hope will last another 10 to 12 years, taking me to full SS benefits age.  The additional 10 to 12 years of work will also allow for further growth of...more

Our local J.C. Penney's store in Ann Arbor MI was just renovated inside.  Although I appreciate the extra space between clothing racks (gained by eliminating nearly half the display racks) I am not pleased by the changes.  Previously the store had two checkout counters in the Men's Dept, now they have zero.  Not even a...more

OK, now for the facts.  GM received three classifications of money from the US Government.  In order of increasing size they were : Unrestricted funds that never needed to be paid back; Loans; Equity ownership in the Company represented by shares of stock in "New GM".   Unrestricted Funds - These have not been paid...more

I have received great rooms at a few of the chains mentioned in this article, and have seen drug deals transacted in the lobby of a Crown Plaza.  Most of the quality and upkeep issues are caused more by the individual establishment's management than by the national franchise name on the sign.

The Kindle Touch 3G also went "Unavailable with no restocking date" about 2 weeks ago.  My suspicion is that it is being replaced by a 4G version.  Maybe it is being announced next week too.

My brother-in law who sells Cadillacs was both bragging about this car today, and decrying the fact all salespeople have to attend an 8 hour unpaid training session so they can teach customers how to use the controls.  I told him to expect most customers to walk away or ask to be shown another car once they learn they ...more

The Koren built Aveo has been replaced by the Sonic which is made at the Lake Orion Assembly plant in Michigan.  There are no Korean made vehicles being sold by GM.