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"What's up?" not really a question, insists Martin Tannenhall.

"What's up?" not really a question, insists Martin Tannenhall.

"When I greet a neighbor with 'What's up?,' the last thing I'm looking for is a long recap of everything going on in their lives. God, imagine?" Joe insists that the term is merely a form of greeting, no more inquisitive than "Hey." If you need to answer at all, Joe suggests you keep it short. "Stick with 'Not much' or 'The usual,' " Joe advises. "That's fine. Good enough."

Still lacking cable, P.L. Islanders fondly reminisce about tv shows they once thought they hated.

Still lacking cable, P.L. Islanders fondly reminisce about tv shows they once thought they hated.

"Stupid visiting brother" fails to land boat properly, even after several attempts.

"Stupid visiting brother" fails to land boat properly, even after several attempts.