Do you know someone who insists on carrying a concealed weapon in public? Probably the type of person willing to jump to action at the first sign of injustice, using his or her weapon only for good and never accidentally shooting anyone or raging?  

An acquaintance of mine has gotten into the habit of snapping a photograph with her cellphone while filling up her gas tank. In one instance, it cost her $72.28. She recently urged her online followers to take part in a national Post-It Note campaign at the gas pump. In her words, “Every time I buy gas, I leave a sticky note on the gas pump which says, ‘How’s that Hope & Change working out for you?'  

The cost of an airline ticket isn't going down any time soon, and unless you're into cozying up with strangers for a long train ride at about the same price, the best way to get out of Cincinnati for the remainder of 2008 is a vehicle of the four-wheel variety.