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Comment on Question of the Day: How Much Do You Tip Carside-to-Go? by josh

josh — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:10:26 +0000

do you tip at subway, the gas station cashier, the grocery store cashier, stock boy, the oil change guy at the quick lube & all the other jobs that pay a mim wage if you think that you deserve more for your job talk to you boss about it the restaurant system is broken charge more for the food so you can pay your employees what they are worth & a tip can be ”tip” for outstanding service if you want too! not because you have to because the cost of the meal does not include delivery to your table or you car btw I do tip car-side

Comment on Why Health Care in America Sucks by ximena

ximena — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 05:15:05 +0000

Im so sorry to read all of this i saw a documentary from Michael Moore about this, i suggest everyone to watch it, the name is Sicko, and if you can make a ride to canada because health care in there is free like in cuba or some places in europe. I hope that this info help, im from mexico and if i can do something ill try. Hugs for everyone and good luck.

Comment on Why the “Latte Factor” Doesn’t Work by Norah

Norah — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:00:05 +0000

I love what Jason’s mom said. Right on, Tamrie! By the way, I saved $5,000 in one year just by tracking my spending–every single penny AND by cutting back on those lattes, lunch out and a few other amenities (including travel). I also love spoiling people–especially my friend’s grandkids (since I don’t have my own children), and I discovered that I did not have to cut out sharing my love with them. I still buy and send ‘little’ gifts to let them know I care. Whenever a child is born, I send a $25 check to start their college fund. It will probably be worth the price of a sandwich by the time they are ready for college; but it’s a great way to contribute to their future, and it makes me feel great!

Jason, you have a very loving mom. You are very lucky.

Comment on Why Health Care in America Sucks by SLovenian (EUROPE)

SLovenian (EUROPE) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:13:08 +0000

I can’t believe what kind of health and school system the USA has. Why don’t people go on the streets and protest. Isn’t this the most powerfull nation on earth?? OMG if that would happened in Europe there will be an revolution. And a great one:)))

Wake up American people you have the power not some bunch of politicians and few rich people.

I can’t believe what kind of shit the media sell to american people. Read books, don’t watch tv,.

September 11, what a bullshit even a blind man would understand that it is a fake.

FED who can be so stupid to mantain this system. General bank in private care. LOL

America has this stupid profit concept that doesnt work for the people. Pay for health, pay for education, eat shit food, watch shit tv.

Full of shit, debt, depressed american people. WOW the american dream:))

Comment on Is Student Housing a Good Investment? by Dave Cook

Dave Cook — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:25:02 +0000

The university is never going to move, so you should be guaranteed of finding a tenant for life!

Comment on Question of the Day: How Much Do You Tip Carside-to-Go? by Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:40:21 +0000

We make much less than minimum wage because we are expected to get tips, although I rarely do. So small checks and barely any tips leave me unable to pay rent.
We don’t just answer the phone and bring the food out. I would say I’m the hardest worker in the restaurant, including the managers.
I expo, run food, help servers, do the servers’ side work, seat guests, sprint to answer the phone, help the cooks, prepare meals, bag meals, bus tables, and then take the food out.
It’s not an easy job, and it feels shitty to come home with 5 bucks at the end of the night.
We should be tipped just as servers are tipped.

Comment on 12 Daily Pro Update: Charis Johnson Speaks from the Dead by Teutonicus

Teutonicus — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 21:27:55 +0000

Does anybody know, where Charis Johnson is? Is she in prison?

Comment on Why the “Latte Factor” Doesn’t Work by Ricardo

Ricardo — Thu, 19 May 2011 22:45:08 +0000

The latte factor is genius. The idea of skipping it isn’t. The point of the latte factor is to help you save the money and use it for something better. I’m an avid supporter of splurging and wasting money but to do that you have to have money. I know that the partying is more fun when you spend and spend so to be able to do this you have to be stable.
Bringing me to my point. The latte factor helps you find better balance in your life to the point where you can be a “baller” and make very little money.

Comment on Uncover the Mystery Behind Check Engine Light by Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:15:39 +0000

Same issue with the intermittent light. Had it checked even though light wasn’t on when mechanic ran the OBD; turned out that an EGR valve needed replaced. I avoided the greasy mechanic who wanted to charge me $400 for a $100 part with another $100 for labor on something that it took my bother 5 minutes to fix with a part I ordered (he also cleared the computer code)..total cost, $138 and a beer for my brother. I drive 460 miles back home a day later with intent to run car through emissions testing. Waited less than 24 hours; the check engine light came back on again.

Comment on How Many Deductions to Take on Your W-4 by roby

roby — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:10:56 +0000

This advice has been around for years–and is all over the net. In point of fact, though, if you fill out the W-4s honestly, you’ll discover that you likely cannot claim any more exemptions than you already do!

Plus, given the straits of the government, I’m happy to lend them $1,000-2,000 for the year. At current interest rates, I’m probably losing $10. But our combined letting Uncle Sam have helps cushion the deficit.

Of course, having written that, let’s keep in mind that the real way to solve the debt and deficit “crises” is through real, honest to goodness progressive taxation.