Hurricane Ike

Everything has been on hold because of Ike. We were closed September 11 thru the 15, then didn't have power until September 22 and internet on Sept. 23. We are gradually getting back to normal.

Consumer's How To: Buying & Selling Online

I've never really felt like buying from Ebay, though I look at some things occassionally. I know some friends that sell online and seem to enjoy it. I'm enjoying looking at Etsy, the jewelry is great. I don't know if I would buy, but I would be more inclined to buy from it than Ebay, I think.
For me, Craigslist is probably not something I would use.
I did use PayPal once to pay for an item. It makes me feel better that you don't have to give your credit info to every Tom, Dick or Harry when you want to buy something online. I haven't used it since, but would use it if I needed to.

Wellness: Staying Well

The sympton checker is interesting, but seems to give a lot of options. It might at least get you started and give some treatment ideas for minor conditions.
The MedLine Go Local is very helpful. I was checking on pain as a sympton and I found a number of massage therapists in my area. A good back rub does wonders.
I also did the family tree from My Family Health Portrait and it would show how diseases or conditions travel in a family.