Recently here, I posted an item about comic book dealer-historian Bob Beerbohm, who's having a big sale to raise money for a desperately-needed dual hip joint replacement.
Intersecting with a constant topic here, Bob is a classic example of the failings of our present health care system. He had health insurance but just when he reached the point where this surgery was mandatory — to alleviate constant pain and to keep him able to walk — his HMO dropped him. It was one of those "undisclosed prior condition" deals. If there's any humanity in Washington, we will soon see the day when human beings will not be in this horrible situation…but that will not help Bob. He needs money now.
He was originally going to have the surgery next week but his doctors have delayed it for two weeks. This is fortunate for Bob because to get the "deal" he's going to get on the procedure (a substantial discount from what it usually costs), he has to pay cash up front…and he doesn't quite have all the money. So this would be a great time to go to this page or this page and find some treasure to purchase. You'll get a bargain and you'll be doing a good deed at the same time.