Q: I live in Southern New England and, in the past, I have had problems with undercarriage rust ruining brakes, mufflers and even the frame of the car. I get the same story: Drive it more, keep it ...

Any adult exposed or subjected to the repartee of the very young may have noticed the evolution of “satisfying.” It no longer means “meeting expectations,” or quieting some primal urge. It refers to a ...