[MississippiMan]

Actually, most places in the US, one could live on Social Security of $1,200 a month fairly well — but probably not in the 25 largest cities.

Sorry, but I don't buy that. You talk about living on $1200 a month, then mention access to culture via iPad. If you're living on $1200 a month anywhere safe and decent in the U.S., you don't have money for an iPad. The two notions don't mix.

MM (in TX)

[MikeHu]

You can go down to the public library and get on the Internet for free.