@RenoMartini: I don't know to be honest. I'm not American, I think it seems to function quite well for the people who qualify though.

@willwriteforfood: It's more the buying of insurance that bothers me, since I don't neccessarily trust the insurance companies to do the right thing. It could end up as government subsidising insurance companies without any benefit to the taxpayers who are ultimately paying. I've heard stories of the loopholes…

This is a bit offthread, but if I were American I would be against Obama's health care reforms. I think it is dangerous to agree to a plan in which everyone must purchase health insurance under the law. Obama may promise that the government will provide assistance to those who can't afford it, but what happens if…

I want all of Frieda Pinto's red carpet outfits. They are always so elegant. Also well played Edith Bowman, she often chooses frumpy outfits, but that dress is lovely.

@GreyEminence: I know. Imagine doing your makeup perfectly, and then messing it all up with a badly drawn freckle. Who would bother with all that effort.

It's especially troubling/baffling that this still occurs when the above photos show how gorgeous AND striking some these models are. You get the best of both worlds, they still look fashiony without being bland cardboard cutouts. I can also imagine many of them being amazingly versatile with regard to makeup, hair…

@WashingMyHair (stopped Questioning Everything): I loved my old cat and he loved me, but lazy bastard that he was no way would he have gone out in the cold looking for me. It's okay though Lordy I forgive you for your selfish ways.

Fashion magazines are fun but they are so effing ridiculous sometimes/alltimes. I remember one summer freckles were in and there were actually recommendations on which eyebrow pencils were best for drawing them in. Who the hell apart from a Pippi Longstocking impersonator would draw freckles on their face? I'm…

@AtomiClash humanitarian misanthrope: Best ever.

@TimFritz: Damn cake people..they're everywhere...

@A Small Turnip: And one small square of dark chocolate a day.

I'm not sure I believe Amy Winehouse's cat. For one thing cats are notorious liars. Also, Amy Winehouse recently gave away her cats. The Sun should really be more careful with their sources.

@coloredmaps: Seconded.

I severely doubt Carla Bruni would encourage cake eating. It's not good for one's figure.

@Steve Holt's Mother Part Deux: I love that album. Bowie is an amazing songwriter, I've especially noticed that since people bagan doing alt covers of his singles in recent years. I'm slightly scared that someone hasn't heard of Ziggy, it's such a classic.

@Snacky_Onassis: It should just be like a long body stocking that covers every inch of the body, apart from two little slits for the eyes and one for the mouth. That way everywhere can look streamlined.

@GoldenRatioφ (aka -girl11): The worst part is that is basically happening anyway. The US army is in control of Haiti now, as well as all the supply routes to Haiti. The port hasn't been repaired, and all relief supplies and people must travel through the Dominican Republic to reach Haiti, for which charges are being…

@TheFormerJuneBronson: I think people overestimate the effects of a gym workout. I often hear people saying I can eat more today I'm going to the gym, which is fine, you need extra energy to sustain yourself. But I think some people really do think they can cancel out bad effects of food with a 5K run when really our…

@GoldenRatioφ (aka -girl11): Nutritional info is linked to exercise in America? That's nuts. I really liked the posts on this thread, Oneirix really articulated what I've always felt. I also think the emphasis on calories blinds people into thinking about food the wrong way. Food is not just fuel, it has nutrients we…

Finally. Someone with hair frizzier than mine.