It does take resources to maintain things, but isn't it cheaper in the long run that to replace it? And while I do agree with you on the road department, it's not only that, but also with key buildings like the power generators in the article. It makes me wonder if they ever, ever constructed a train system in the US, if they would be able to maintain it.

I read somewhere that one of the first signs of a civilization deterioration is the inability/unwillingness to repair infrastructure.

While looking for a reference online, I found this, and it's eerily accurate.

Same in South America as far as I know. Everything is in metric except TV displays (or any kind of display)

They have two (three?) levels of protection. If you only use a "master password", then it's your own fault. You can always use a database key file, store it an USB and carry it around. Or keep it away. Or lock it under seven keys. Whatever floats your boat.

Keepass

Agree. Nook owner here too. But when the ebook price is just the same as the paperback, I go for the latter. I think they even use recycled paper in some degree so is not as bad. And I'm geek enough to feel proud of my collection and showing off my bookshelves. I can't do that with an e-reader!

Yeah the lawyer explained that to us when my husband had to sign it. Funny thing huh? Well I'm hoping my marriage lasts for more than 10 years!

He's the US citizen, I'm the immigrant. Yes, he did have to sign said affidavit, is another of our "you're stuck with me for a while" jokes (immigration is a source of jokes in our marriage). And I'm also aware about the crime part. I know it's really easy to get accused of something nowdays. I guess that part would be like playing the lottery, only in this case, winning is losing.

Oh wow you took me back 14 years. I did all this too just to make games load

I hate you with all my heart, conventional memory, EMS and XMS !!!

Interesting. Well, I'm the woman here, so if anything, if my husband is ever aggressive with me (highly doubt it), HE is the one who gets thrown in jail and I get insta-citizenship (or at least that's what he said, we usually joke about this haha). I also didn't get here under any fraud, I became a permanent resident by all the legal means. We even hired a lawyer to help us through the process. I obviously don't intend to commit any crimes and I just have to be aware not to commit any unintentional ones. I guess I *can* push becoming a citizen if I'm not interested in it at the moment, or if Chile allows double citizenship.