timeshares ..... once considered "quite the deal" ... but with many people unable to keep up their payments or maintenance fees ... said fees are elevating for those WHO DO pay them. This being the case, the fees are edging upwards enough that they can be more expensive than if one was to rent the same place privately (particularly with an internet special). Most recently, we exchanged a 2 bedroom Hawaii unit for a studio unit in Sedona. Not a big deal, it was all we really needed anyway. Low & behold ... we had to PAY for the internet connection. Not a huge issue in the overall scheme of things because it WAS in a beautiful, scenic area. AT LEAST it didn't seem like an issue until we stayed in 2 subsequent Best Western Motels that #1 included high speed wireless internet at n/c, #2 a full hot breakfast, & #3 they were actually larger overall than the studio space!!! GO FIGURE. Just something that makes me go hmmmm.
healthy food ... it's a no-brainer. We ALL know what is healthier to eat. Medical doctors urge patients to lose weight. Agencies that rate health providers, require them to counsel people to eat properly as part of their rating criteria. Law makers decided that even fast food needs to have nutritional values listed. ALL THIS and more. And yet- the healthier foods are far more expensive & inconvenient. WHY IS IT that "something" that could save insurance companies tens of thousands of dollars every year (not to mention MAKE people healthier) .... doesn't hold enough clout to lower the costs to the consumer? WHY are we still super-sizing??? makes me go hmmmm.
fuel efficiency & automakers ..... since there are WAY more gas guzzling vehicles on the road than actually necessary, and the US is WAY too dependant on foreign oil - WHY are we still manufacturing them??? WHY do we need "powerful" trucks, & cars that go WAY faster than the speed limits allow? WHY do we not have ANYONE smart enough to invent a more efficient motor home or family size vehicle? DO WE NOT have a Steve Jobs for autos??? It just makes me go hmmm
Soap box closed ...........
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