Living here requires many of the same businesses as living anywhere, and the businesses mentioned in the threads can be adapted locally without the fr...

Here are some recent threads: From April 2009 - From June 2009 -

If you use the search feature provided on this site you will find several recent threads that address what kinds of services are missing on island. T...

It wasn't open at the time, as summer break is still in session. And even during the school year it isn't open at 11:40 pm.

Which island?

Ironically secrets, and perceived pressure to keep them, are often what drive people to suicide.

Milk from the local dairy is reconstituted using milk products from Ireland and Canada mixed with local water. You can buy milk shipped here from FL,...

Punishing adults on welfare mostly punishes the children of irresponsible adults. It is far better to prevent irresponsible people from having childr...

And to answer your question, no the pay here is not higher to cover the higher cost of living. Many people work more than one job to make ends meet.

That sounds lovely trw, but perhaps it's a bit too much information? 😀

Hey EE - Yes, I recognize the author and the text, but I think her take on sacrifice assumes people's moral compasses to be more aligned with one...

I'm not a fan of any health care reform options I've studied. I think the first national conversation that needs to take place is whether or not ...

Hey EE! Your link to the Hoover Inst. made me grin - I have a very good friend who is a fellow there, and I never miss an opportunity to remind h...

Let's talk about the elephant in the room. Us. The U.S. population at large. Overweight. Sedentary. Smokers. Drinkers. Druggers. Poor diet. ...

dntw8up, Thanks for the information, glad you can read wiki and share it with us. However the symbol has morphed from the French Gift. I also believ...

No signage of the sort you suggest is necessary. The statue was not conceived as a symbol of immigration, but rather France intended it as a gift to ...

I suspect if one were to ask the families of individuals who've committed suicide, they would agree that it is much more respectful and compassionate ...

I think it can be credibly argued that some people considering a move want to know the degree to which civil rights are extended to homosexuals in the...

Suicide isn't selfish, it's desperate.

Does you work or living depend on tourism? Nope. And I think tourists are great!

Actually it was last updated on October 17, 2008, and hasn't been updated since because nothing has changed.

Urban myth:

If WAPA has been turned off I have no idea how long they will take to turn on. However if you are renting, in many cases you just need to go down to ...

You've been here, you have enthusiasm, you have ideas, you have relevant experience, so if you really want to try, you should go for it.

"...Avis' hand-picking their advertisers to meet their own agenda..." Pretty much all publications do this, as promoting agendas and spreading...