http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/29364095/

Anyone have a idea about how we force responsible "reporting"; not commentary, judgement, or voyeurism by our mainstream media.  What really yanks my chain is that according to them, its us that can't get enough. (read the article above)

Basta!! Enough! Ok duh...A woman worked within the system that we have and gave birth to a set of octuplets.  Wise decision?....clearly not.  But its done!!! She broke no laws, has indicated in every way that she has every intention of taking care of her responsibilities under the appropriate frameworks that we have for doing such things.  Its really bugging me that our media, encourages OUR uncompassionate, judgemental behavior about a situation that is really none of our business.

Puppy's are so much easier...

....LOL

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2008767425_strategies22.html

These were the standards when I first bought a house in 1988.  They are much lower standards for home loan qualification than in for example Germany.  Aren't we a little spoiled.  1) It is not a catastrophe not to own a house, life goes on. 2) make choices to save until you can afford it.