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REW, Yes, I remember the yellow shot card. If you vaccinations were not up to date you weren't allowed to get on the plane. I recall that we had to get cholera vaccinations every 6 months while stationed in the Philippines. Once I let mine lapse and had to be hustled over to the Clark AFB...

Aja, I still have a scar in my scalp from wrapping my DM's '61 Corvair Monza around a tree. I was 15 and not wearing a seat belt. DUMB Corvair's of that era had major handling issues and would fishtail on a wet street without much warning. Remember Ralph Nader's book on the Corvair "Unsafe...

Gumby, Wise words, Decisions made while experiencing impatience and a large degree of frustration may come back to bite us in our assets. Yes, we all have to make our own decisions but should ask what would a reasonable person decide. JMHO

These are dealer trade vehicles. You leave the car you drove to the out of town dealer and pick up the car that the customer at your dealership wants to buy. These trades or swaps are agreed to by both dealers. Each dealership has someone who handles dealer trades. If the customer wants a...

Vafoodie, I worked as a dealer trade driver for 5 years at a Houston area Toyota dealership. These are folks who drive vehicles being traded from the local dealer to pick up a customer ordered vehicle from an out of town dealership. When a trade is arranged by your dealer you must be...

Don't eat any rocky road ice cream at the festival.

I grew up in New Orleans and have lived in the Houston area for over 30 years. As we are fond of saying yeah it's hot and humid but we at least we don't have to shovel it. Our miserable summers are payback for our mild winters.

Pacergal, Interesting comment. I'm sure some of those folks eating lunch out and frequenting Starbucks were also complaining that they couldn't save any $ for a rainy day. It's all about the choices we choose to make.

I've been a walker for years ever since I had to quit jogging. I think you will find that walking at a brisk pace 4-5 times a week is helpful to lose inches rather than pounds. Start slowly and build up to an hour of walking if you can. My advice would be to go to a good running shoe store...

What is really scary is that people like Karen vote and also procreate. I've always believed that disasters can bring out the very best qualities in people or the very worst. We are witnessing that now.

W2R As kids growing up in New Orleans we would run through the fog when they sprayed our neighborhood. I know, not too smart.

Two years ago I had 4 implants on my lower jaw and 1 on the upper. The oral surgeon did the extractions and inserted the posts while the prosthetic dentist fit the temporary teeth. I needed about 6 weeks for the bone to heal before the permanent teeth could be implanted. Yes, there is pain...

Chuck, I agree that the Covid19 death count should include the economic effects of the shutdown but how do you quantify those numbers?

I retired at 57 in 2003 due to a disability that caused chronic pain. No fun At age 60 I was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer. Had immediate surgery followed by chemo and radiation? This cancer had a 5-year survival rate of 10%. I believe the survival rates are a little better today...

I've been with USAA since 1969 and have had few complaints. We have our auto, homeowners, flood and life insurance with them and see no need to switch companies. It's also nice to receive the annual and senior bonuses paid out each year.

Actually my happiest moment was yesterday. I waited over three hours to get a haircut.

Janet, There is a new nerve stimulation device available called BioWave. It's supposed to be more effective than a Tens unit. I've tried it but it did little to relieve my pain.

I've had three total right shoulder replacement surgeries. The original and two revisions surgeries due to loosening of the prosthesis. As a result, I have chronic arthritis pain in the shoulder. My left shoulder is starting to hurt due to overuse. I'm 73 so some pain is expected due to high...

We recently purchased a 65 inch Samsung QLED TV for $850 from Costco online. Great picture and we like the 5-year warranty. Can't see spending $2000 for a OLED TV that "might" offer a marginally better picture.

The XOM retirees I have worked with in the past have a hard time selling any of their stock. It has been too good to them over the years. From my experience, many had over 70% of their net worth tied up in XOM .

BREAKING NEWS The DEA just seized two tons of toilet paper wrapped in cocaine.

My condolences as well. As they say, Imoldernu had a life well lived and we will miss his wisdom.

I've had three total shoulder replacements with the last two being revisions due to loosening of the prosthesis. After each surgery, I had to have PT. The exercises hurt so much that I started taking a pain pill before each session. In time the pain subsided but PT was not fun. I hope my...

Unless the bonds are short duration I don't know that I would count them as "safe" funds. JMHO

Does anyone use the online versions of Turbo Tax or Tax Act to file their taxes? Any worries about the theft of your information. I have always used the download version of these programs to keep my info private. The extra cost has been worth the peace of mind in past filings.