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One consideration would be a hybrid practice on the Mayo Clinic/Cleveland clinic model, where you can have a combination of clinical practice and resident teaching without (at least in most instances) the intense research and publication demands of a tenure track academic position. Whatever you choo...

Agree with other replies. Interesting town, lots to see, well worth a day.

I pay nearly all bills electronically, but I prefer to initiate the transaction myself each month, verifying the charge and then authorizing the payment from my checking account. Takes very little time. I have always been uncomfortable with automatic debits, especially for bills like credit cards wh...

Interesting idea. I would suggest considering New Orleans as an alternative to Atlanta. Come anytime between November and May, except the couple of weeks before Mardi Gras. April is the single best month to visit.

As of a couple of years ago, when I Investigated this same issue, Ally allowed trust accounts for CDs.

2010 Hyundai Genesis coupe. An act of rebellion against growing old.

I have been on some excellent small ship river cruises, which eliminate the seasickness problem. They are, however, very expensive.

In the fall of 2008, a 2 per cent move one way or the other ( more often downward ) would have been regarded as a typical day............

I have always operated, for planning purposes, on the assumption that I will get nothing from SS. If I am wrong, so much the better, but I am not counting on it.

I have been to the Maine coast several times exactly that time of year, predominantly along the southern coast, York and Kennebunkport area. Weather was wonderful. A great time of year to visit. Enjoy.

I am a physician in a specialty which is quite competitive, at an institution with a good solid residency program in that specialty, and have been on the selection commitee interviewing residency applicants for many years. While I would agree that for the few residency programs considered the "...

I have a 2010 Genesis coupe, with 30,000 miles now. Like it a lot. No problems at all.

Thanks to all for the replies, esp to Harold and g$$. As Harold indicated, my wording on the OP was imprecise, and the 15% drop in the retirement benefit referred to a decrease in what I would have accrued between now and 65 under the old rules prior to the freeze, not to any decrease in benefits al...

I have worked for over 30 years for an institution (a large medical center) that is, at least outwardly, in no financial difficulty. I am 100% vested in a defined benefit pension plan. As with many organizations, changes have been made in the plan over the years to reduce the institutions' financial...

I once thought that real estate sales were by law required to be a matter of public record, including the purchase price. When one looks at the published listings in the paper, most of them are exactly that, listing the seller, buyer, and purchase price of the property. A small minority, however, ar...

If you decide to keep the car and drop the insurance, and assuming that your state has a mandatory insurance law for automobles, be sure to consult the laws of your state and do things in the proper order. In my state, one would inform the DMV of your intention to store the car and keep it off-road,...

Like many others, I shifted my old Legacy Treasury Direct account to an online Treasury Direct account in 2011, in advance of the 2012 deadline to do so. I received a 1099-INT for the taxable interest on the securities in the old Legacy account (prior to the transfer) in the mail, and went on line t...

I enjoyed a whitewater rafting trip on the Pacuare (sp?) river while there in the mid '90s. Terrific scenery.

Surprised not to find coffee on that list. The price of a pound of the coffee I purchase went up about 15% last year, more than three of the five on it.

Congratulations. Have a great time with it. Refreshing to know that there are still a few folks who like to drive sports coupes (and that is one fine sports coupe) instead of all the ugly trucks/vans/ SUVs that seem to be the rage nowadays. I never wanted to drive a bus myself..........

I have found that there is little that provides as much real satisfaction as helping others when you are under no compulsion to do so, particularly if your help comes as an unexpected surprise to the recipient. As Shakespeare said in describing the "quality of mercy", it "blesseth him...

In the 30 plus years I have spent in my professional field (medicine), I have witnessed massive technological innovation, which continues unabated to this day. The problem lies, rather, in the increasing inability of our society (or any other) to afford the widespread application of that technologic...

No one can deny that the larger payroll you can afford, the better your chances, and if you've got Yankee money to spend, you will have never have a really bad team, no matter who runs your front office or is your manager. But it is refreshing to see that it doesn't always guarantee you a championsh...

Lots of good suggestions above; would like to add the JFK Presidential Llibrary. All of these libraries are feasts for those interested in history.

"Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then"---Bob Seger

"When you ain't got nothin, you got nothin to lose"--Dylan

With their loss last night, the Pittsburgh Pirates extend their record losing season streak to 19. I was encouraged by their better than expected showing the first half of the year, and hoped this would be the year they would finish above .500 and break it.

You don't specify whether you are interested in the Genesis sedan or the coupe. The two don't look anything alike.

I own the coupe, and have had it for nearly two years now. Am extremely pleased. Have had no problems at all.

In addition to being a terrific power hitter, Thome has over 1700 walks, which is in the top ten (8th) all-time, and an on-base percentage of .403, which is in the top 35 all-time. A great player. Should easily be a first ballot Hall of Famer.

I've always found it interesting that nothing, but nothing, arouses more comment/angst in more individuals than a rise in gas prices. A significant rise in the price of other commodities most people buy ( for example, the recent spike in the price of coffee) occasions little comment. I guess it's a ...

Thought I might get some advice for those knowledgeable in the insurance industry ( I am not, and don't know how claims made relate to potential future premium increases). If damages suffered are only modestly higher than your deductible, is it wiser to absorb the small additional loss rather than f...

My wife and I dine out very frequently, in restaurants of all varities and price ranges. I have never encountered anything like the experience you describe, and, in fact, I can't remember ever having been asked about wine more than once. You have a right to be annoyed; one "no, thank you" ...

I find it fascinating that this thread has generated 40 or so responses in less than eight hours, as well as the fact that some of the opinions expressed seem to be so strongly felt. I wouldn't spend anywhere near that much for a watch, and haven't a clue regarding types of watches in that price ran...

Sept/Oct 2008 was, by far, the most stressful time for me in my investing lifetime, as well as statistically the most volatile equities market. Managed not to make any moves based on my anxieties at the time, for which I'm grateful. This forum is a good resource to help you stay the course.

As a baseball fan, I have noticed with dismay and annoyance over the last decade or so the insidious and now all pervasive and grotesque overuse of the words "struggle" and "struggling" by announcers and commentators. Is the English language not rich enough to provide some other ...

Although the above advice is good for the individual, the fact that so many exiting employees do just that makes the "exit interview" worthless from the perspective of the company. I don't know why so many companies even bother with them.

I enjoy watching college football, and have for a long time, but frequently I'm ashamed to admit it, as the whole business is so incredibly corrupt. As for the "death penalty", I don't believe that it would ever be applied to football factories with the history of success, alumni following...

My parents were children of the Great Depression, with all the values of hard work and individual responsiblity that seem so typical of so many in that age consort. One of the best things I remember was being taught that " the choices you make will determine the life you will have". In mid...

Another vote for La Crema. Like Willamette Valley as well. Can get both for just under $20.

Nothing is ever certain, but my guess is that your biggest worries would be the possibilty of strikes interfering with your plans and that Greece (especially Athens) can be hotter than the hinges of Hades in July.

My employers' "match" for 2010 hasn't been credited to date-----supposedly, it will be in April..........

If the disaster is one that gives advance warning, such as an approaching hurricane, many of the suggestions offered are wise and appropriate, if you decide to stay and if that is a reasonable decision based the geographic location of your house. Having been through the Katrina experience, however, ...

First required reading I would suggest is zellballen's post above.

Then read Intern by "Doctor X". Came out in 1965, but still in print; a diary of one doctor's internship year. Much has changed in medicine, but the human interactions and emotions are the same, and vividly outlined.

Visit the National World War II Museum. Take a streetcar ride from downtown along St. Charles Avenue to Audubon Park (where the zoo is located). Eat. Eat again. And again......

Don't recall. For me the really nerve racking time was in Sept/Oct 2008. Once I held fast in my stay the course decision through that time, I determined I wasn't going to sell anything no matter how low it went, and by March 2009 I was numb, and not paying much attention to how low the market had go...

For me as well. I like lurking around bookstores, and confess to having felt guilty for the last few years about enjoying the ambience, researching what I want to buy, making a mental note, then buying from Amazon on line at a big discount. I'll miss them, but I helped to bring them down.

I can empathize with the AMT; have been subject to it for the past three years and probably for the forseeable future. I always try to remember the words of my father, who used to say "the only thing worse than paying a lot of tax is not having to pay a lot of tax". Better that problem tha...

What a crock. I buy a lot of generics, if I have found that I like them as well as the comparable brand-named item, which I frequently do. Helps my self esteem. Not to mention my bottom line.

Try Abita Amber, made by a microbrewery close to where I live. Excellent.

You know the old saying about Louisiana---------"half under water and half under indictment".

We're actually getting a little better on the corruption front lately, I think. Don't know about the gonorrhea problem.

I remember my mother watching his shows before I was old enogh to go to school.

I believe the dog's name was Happy, but I'm not sure.