This is a problem.  On the plus side, I invariably find the Tech Support people from other countries to be patient and polite in the extreme - something I cannot always say about Americans who do the same sorts of jobs.  But…I’m at a disadvantage already because I obviously don’t know what I’m doing or I wouldn’t need Tech Support in the first place.  And then to have that language barrier on top of it - it’s just exhausting.

Also, let us not forget that there are lots of folks in the United States who cannot afford a bottle of 7-Up either.  We are not all living the good life. 

Phyllis, I know exactly what you mean about overdoing the celebrity praise.  It’s a bit shallow, for sure.  You are not being cranky.  And I do care very deeply about our country - and the world around us.  Sometimes I think I come across as too lukewarm.  That’s really not it.  I do have strong opinions.  I just don’t enjoy arguing.  I enjoy discussion, maybe even a little debate, but only if cool heads can prevail.  If I find that not to be the case then I won’t go there usually.  I always appreciate reading your thoughts.   

Hmm…I just tried to look at slide 6 to refresh my memory and it wouldn’t load for me either.  I’m not sure if it did that the first time I looked or not.

(I agree, the ability to edit would be great.)

I agree that the word "amazing" is way overused.  Kate Moss looks OK, but hardly amazing.  Diane Sawyer looks good, as always, but I know a lot of ladies with that same hairstyle.  Winona Ryder does look great. I’ve always loved her short hair.  Christie Brinkley and Jennifer Anniston both look lovely, but with the same hairstyle as usual.  Nothing that says "summer" to me.  

I must say I don’t mind the mix of light and heavy topics.  Most of the heavier topics quickly become hostile anyway and I generally stay away from that type of atmosphere.

Not being a sports fan, I am not familiar with this lady.  So…are people thinking this was a hotel employee?  Or is it more likely connected to the sports world in some way?  Either way, it’s absolutely disgusting and disheartening. 

Speaking of disgusting, to those of you who keep posting the link…Why?

I rarely watch American Idol so it’s of little consequence to me.  But it occurs to me that this might be a ploy to drum up a little extra interest.

As for Chris Brown, I’m dubious.  What happened seemed like an awful lot of rage for a first, and last, time occurance.   I hope he proves me wrong.  It’s not as simple as just apologizing, though.  He is going to have to prove himself.  Only time will tell.  

I think this self-reported poll is probably not very accurate, unless WOW women are quite different from the general population (a possibility… maybe we are to be congratulated). 

I suspect the catch may be the 40% who do it only when absolutely necessary.  I’m thinking "absolutely necessary" may be in the eye of the beholder.

I’m also wondering why we never seem to see La Toya’s eyes.  It’s either sunglasses or a big, floppy hat…or something to cover them up.

They are a school pf phiranas.  La Toya says that Michael was worth more dead than alive to whoever "murdered" him.  It’s looking to me like he was worth more dead than alive to the Jackson family.  So she may want to re-think that accusation.

Al Sharpton seems to have edged out Jesse Jackson in this situation, and that takes some doing!