TheLadyK commented on United Adds $800 In Fees To $560 Trip, Loses Customer For Life

"@craptastico: Its relatively common, and unless you have serious allergies, its rare that you'd notice."

TheLadyK commented on "I Fell For The Locksmith Scam"

"@Ajh: This is right up there with the time I locked myself out of my car and a couple of shady guys pulled up, saw I needed help, one of them pulled a slim jim from his pants (!) and let me into my car."

TheLadyK commented on Save On Utility Bills With Lo-Flow Showerheads

"@Michael Belisle: This is one of the neatest things ever."

TheLadyK commented on Save On Utility Bills With Lo-Flow Showerheads

"@alexawesome: Honestly, manufacturers are getting better at making high efficiency products that actually work, as well as save water."

TheLadyK commented on Banks Using $700 Billion Bailout To Buy Other Banks, Not Make More Loans

"@DavidGurges: Because we aren't talking jumbo home loans to an 18 year old McDonald's worker."

TheLadyK commented on Treasury Expected To Pump $250 Billion Into Banks In Exchange For Stocks

"@Tux the Penguin: This would make sense, but the movement between classes has stagnated in the US, and poverty issues are not completely related to ability and effort. For instance, lets take your grades, that only makes sense if you both go to the same school."

TheLadyK commented on Tonik Insurance Sneaks 20% Premium Increase On Customer After Approval

"@BeeBoo: This is why I am so screwed if I ever become unemployed. I have chronic depression and anxiety, have for years, that is well controlled with daily medication."

TheLadyK commented on Bailout Plan Gets Tax Cuts And Other "Sweeteners" To Help It Pass

"I'm in, as long as we get to socialize the companies that take the bailout."

TheLadyK commented on Walmart Takes Salmonella Peppers Very Seriously

"@testsicles: I'm terrible, but I would love to read the paper on supply chain ethics."

TheLadyK commented on 4 New Airline Fees And How To Get Around Them

"I like to think I've found a balance between being a self contained unit while traveling and taking the crap I need for when I get there. Its horrible, but a third of my carryon is dedicated to "stuff to survive the airport" - a book, a pillow, a thermal blanket, a water bottle."