I also agree.  Not too long ago, on an MSN list, Honolulu, HI was listed in the top 10 worst places to retire.  I think someone at MSN grabs these cities out of the air.

Righty or Lefty---who cares!  Aren't there more newsworthy things than our politicos' soap opera escapades?

Maybe the micro-brewers and home brewers are flourishing because the brewering industry doesn't have a strong enough lobby to influence politicians to regulate them out of business.  Yeah!

I live in Sedona, AZ and we have dark sky laws here and in other AZ areas.  And of course the large Navajo/Hopi reservation is awesome for star viewing.  When I go camping, the stars light the night so a person can see clearly at midnight.  No flashlights or lanterns needed.

Problems with our mental health system are massive.  If the police are called to pick up a family member who is having a psychotic, violent episode, the most they can do is take them to the psych ER (if one is available in the area).  Unfortunately, these individuals are returned to the community without proper treatme...more

For long distance flights, there's nothing in the US that tops a foreign airline.  I have been on SwissAir and Air Canada and they are top notch.  Meals are included along with free beverages including liquor--as much as you want.  Great movies and other video offerings free of charge with the screen built into the sea...more

I think brutisbear and loneC are doing what's best for their circumstances since they apparently don't know how to make a profit using OPM (in this case the bank being the "other people") even in the simplest form.  I, along with all of these replies, don't pay service fees, hidden fees or annual fees on my credit card...more

As a merchant, there are sales that would not have been made if the customer did not use their credit card.  Yes, many merchants increase their prices if cards are used, but others do not as they make up for the merchants' fees by the increased volume of sales due to the use of credit cards.  Personally, I use a credit...more

Think the twin cities aren't really nearby.  Rochester is pretty isolated.  I think of that city like the Tetons of the prarie.