All the crime is gone and maybe it ain't coming back. It may be good for the city.

In the face of the Federated/May merger and the 1,000-store chain it creates, Nordstrom has gone increasingly the other way -- more towards the personal shopping and the customization of the experience. It is very astute -- they have recognized that bigger isn't better, and are instead giving customers control over how they access the merchandise.

Initially, Salute Our Services was ... very focused on what I thought were the communication needs of spouses like me. Shortly after getting involved in this area of supporting deployed soldiers and their families, I realized that the kids were carrying an enormous burden and were ill-equipped to handle it.

I'm dealing with space and rearranging issues. I learned a great deal from this workshop and thoroughly enjoyed hearing her ideas.

They have to make it clear what they are offering, which is not-quite-ready-to-eat. If customers think, 'Oh, I should have allowed more time and I'm hungry right now,' then it could become a challenge.

It made perfect sense. The teachers had found that about half of the children were on the honor roll based on the point system. ..This (change) just enhances the status of the honor roll.

This is the worst one I have seen.

FEMA said we needed to show an ID or a PG&E bill, anything to verify our previous address.

The parent just needs to provide evidence that their spouse is deployed. We do not ask for their financial status.

I think we were all dismayed to find out how long the process is taking. This is of great concern to us, so we?re going to discuss speeding up the process.