JUST GETTING BY

American Idol season 10 sob stories are just getting way out of hand. Yes, Chris Medina's sad love story had me intrigued and made my cry, but isn't this a singing competition and NOT a sob story fest?

Tina's Mouth: An Existential Comic Diary by Keshni Kashyap is a young adult graphic novel scheduled for release on January 3 2012.

A story that might have worked were it not for a melodramatic main character that doesn't earn our sympathy.

Getting by is hard enough in these hard economic times. Here are some resources to help you get by when you need it most.

Business Editor Steve Christ takes a look the markets, the election, and the possible end of the Bush tax cuts.

There have been several signs of our times from 'For Sale" to "Forecloser". Jobs are scarce and times are hard. Here are some tips on getting by in these hard times.

A pleasing selection of favorite Regina Spektor songs.

List of my top ten favorite Billy Joel songs.

During the bad economy, video gamers will be more likely to shell out money if they get more bang for their buck in their video games.

Lorraine Hansberry's play "A Raisin in the Sun" was far ahead of its time.

Even if Afghanistan and Iraq military operations begin to wind down, the war on terror is just getting started.

Learn some facts that show you how you can fight the Winter Blues by simply getting out and being Social

The Apple iPad was expected to succeed, but the "bigger iPod" complaints makes it surprising that Apple was able to sell 152,000 iPads for preorder in just 3 days. 152,000 is a lot of iPads but Apple is projected to sell 1 Million iPads by April.

How to save money in a difficult economy by growing a bountiful backyard garden within a limited space and using less water. Save your budget and the environment!

Based on the book "Just Ella" by Margaret Peterson Haddix. This is a letter from Jed who was her tutor when she was supposed to become a princess.

Humorous true story written out of guilt about getting through the day as a mother.

I am tired of being sick, I am tired of worrying about money, worrying about a place to live and just getting by day by day; and I am tired of being scared.

Is it just me or has Oklahoma become the center of insanity in American politics?

Philadelphia's More Then Just Ice Cream delivers way more then just ice cream. The ice cream parlor also serves incredible sit-down entrees and dinners. Great food at reasonable prices that embraces vegetarian diets as well as meat-eaters!

This article will help beginner scrapbookers as well as others just looking for fresh ideas.