in classes my mother has told me she doesn't want me to work more than a shift a week! I'd like to work at least 2 or 3 more shifts a week, but the mother's word is law, after all, though shalt honor thy mother and father is a strictly biblical piece of (damned good) advice. As far as the made in America label, aside from a select few FORD and GM vehicles, that label essentially went the way of the milk man with our parents generation, and if not my parents, then the generation Xers... they were all to good to work in factories & fields to earn their keep, like the more hard-working generations before them. That's why all the immigrants are "stealing" the jobs... American's don't want them in the first place. You sound like a sensible lass and I appreciate your stopping in and leaving a comment. I admire both your work ethic and your respect for your mother's wishes. A fine combination of traits that will serve you well in years to come. Good luck with your nursing studies -- it's a damned tough job but I'm sure you're up to the challenge. Greetings sir. I am deeply concerned about the problems with young people today and where our nation is headed if things don't change soon. I applaud your efforts as a citizen to alert the community to the seriousness of the situation we face. I am not a young person, but neither have