We just relocated to Houston from Detroit and I can’t believe how cheap a manicure is here. $25-35 for a mani-pedi combo in Detroit I was paying $45 for just a manicure and at least $75 for the pair. Part of the difference is that it’s mostly walk in cheap nail salons here. In Michigan it’s mostly fancy spas where…

Has there been any independent confirmation?

I’m very sorry for this woman and I hope she finds a non-childcare job quickly, but if you hate being around a lot of kids you need to not be in childcare. Sooner or later someone who is burned out will take it out on the kids they’re supposed to be caring for.

Flag reverence is also a pretty distinctly American thing.

I believe that the issue is that due to lack of a will she has no legal right to the laptop or the drafts on it. The authors father and brother spent years fighting her in court about it. If she were to release the drafts they have made it clear they will sue her in to oblivion.

It truly depends on how strong your stomach is. Personally mine was not strong enough, but I have a really hard time with torture and bad things happening to children. I enjoyed the gritty atmosphere of the first book, it was very well written, then it took a super disturbing and violent turn. I finished it but I was…

Team cake forever. Mr. Timebomb was just saying he hasn't seen me as invested in a March Madness since the great Team Cake vs Team Pie showdown.

There are many rechargeable GPS systems out there in the form of bracelets, anklets, and shoes. There are no implantable devices even with external batteries that I am aware of. Honestly I doubt they would be a good idea, and likely to cause a lot of sensory distress. Hopefully the tech will someday be there for…

You seem to be taking an unnecessarily antagonistic tone with the OP over a fairly minor point. You are correct that an RFID chip is of no help in locating a child, however it would be suitable for helping authorities locate the family of a recovered but non-communicative child. In most cases identification is not…

I am fully aware of that, and have explained the difference between a GPS tracking system (several of which are on the market) and a pet RFID chip in these comments. Just because the tech is not currently available does not mean we shouldn't address the potential ethics and ramifications now. As I've pointed out there…

They are pretty expensive and can be easily removed, or the battery can die. It's better than nothing but there is still a long way to go.

Exactly. There are already a few products on the market including a gps shoe, however they are bulky, and easily abandoned or forgotten. There are plenty of cases where those with access to these devices wander away without them, an implantable chip would be remarkable.

The microchip you implant in a pet contains data, it doesn't transmit a signal, or track locations. You could totally microchip a child in that fashion, it's just not all that useful.

I just wrote a fairly long post about the same issues. People who have never had to get an Amber Alert issued for their kids, or waited silently while the sniffer dogs investigate a local pond can never fully relate.

I'd imagine in a large portion of these cases we're dealing with children who have special needs. While I'm always thrilled when people take issues of consent and independence in special needs populations seriously, there are some other factors at play. Special needs children and adults, as well as elders with…

I wouldn't be at all, at least in the UK. She's been on several reality tv shows like Dancing with the Stars and that one on ice. She's also a regular fixture in PETA and Viva campaigns, as well as a pretty successful alpine skier. There's a pretty good chance that her profile and platform are currently more well…

I honestly think How to Train Your Dragon is the weakest of the nominees this year. The Tale of Princess Kaguya and Song of the Sea were both amazing and I honestly couldn't say which one I hope will win. I may be biased because How to Train your Dragon traumatized the Tiny Time Bombs deeply. They still randomly burst…

I would totally be fine with watching that.

I've mentioned it in this section but I think Re/Dress might have what you're looking for. They have teggings the worlds best cozy leggings, and lots of comfy or baggy shapes. They've got dresses too, but casual is in their wheel house. Please be advised that I know the owner, but I pinky promise that Rachel has a…

I know I always mention Re/Dress but it's a fantastic store owned by a woman who passionately believes that all women should have stylish choices. As always I will disclose that I've known Rachel personally (which I totally feel lucky about daily) but that doesn't mean her clothes aren't fantastic and you shouldn't…