Author: Nina
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Buddhist Economics: have we outsourced our souls?
Last night, we watched an independent film called Outsourced. I thought it was a documentary when Jeanine first put it in our Netflix queue, but the Seattle Times review explained that it was, ‘œa thoughtful satire that looks at the human face beyond contemporary frustrations associated with the global economy.’ With the backdrop of a…
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Queercents seeks travel writer
The IGLTA often reports on how much money gays and lesbians spend on travel. Well, we’re on the cusp of summer vacations and still looking for a travel writer for Queercents. We are ready to log some miles and need a guide! We need someone to write about deals and destinations. If you’re well versed…
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5 good reasons to rent your investment properties to Section 8 tenants
I bought my first rental property seven years ago. When I was unable to get it rented those first couple of months, I started to panic and then my property manager asked if I’d consider renting to a tenant that participated in a government-subsidized program such as Section 8. Section 8 (aka the Housing Choice…
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Channeling Suze Orman: snazzy jackets and out-there advice
So if you haven’t ever seen Kristen Wiig spoof Suze Orman on Saturday Night Live, you’re missing out on one of life’s good laughs. Money magazine gave Wiig the award for best channeling of a money guru: The impression of the year has got to be Saturday Night Live comic Kristen Wiig’s dead-on take on…
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10 Things to Remember After Your Car Accident
Bronson Page is a screenwriter, art director, gay rodeo dude and keeper of LovesickBilly.com. Recently, he was in a car accident on a Los Angeles freeway. This is what he learned… I’m in the process of resolving my car accident, wherein a man hit me from behind on the 134 freeway, totaling my new car.…
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8 ways to appreciate New York City on the cheap
Thanks to Nichelle for providing this redirect on Keeping Nickels about how to plan a staycation in New York City. For our Queercents readers who are borough-dwellers or live in the tri-state area, here’s how you can stay close to home this summer, save a few bucks and play tourist in your own town ‘“…
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The official drink of Jesus: Christians and MLM schemes
MLM = Multi-level marketing The official drink of Jesus = MonaVie Every few years, it seems that born again Christians latch onto the latest MLM scheme and use church to establish their downline for recurring sales. Awhile back, it was Arbonne, the skin care company and apparently, now it’s MonaVie, you know, the superfruit, voodoo…
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Ask the readers: Does income level serve a purpose with online dating profile?
‘œBefore you get involved in a relationship or anything, FICO first, then sex.’ ‘“ Suze Orman on Oprah In a Match.com survey, 84 percent of singles admitted they are more selective about who they date in hard economic times. Whatever it is you’re looking for in a date – tall, dark and handsome, a good…
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Diversify: not just in assets, but in advice
In the post-Madoff world, many have asked why more of his wealthy clients didn’t question returns that were too good to be true. Apparently, common sense isn’t vital to be rich. Now, more than ever, investors should approach financial advice with a healthy dose of skepticism and never rely exclusively on a single advisor. After…
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Queercents introduces Alex Davidson
Our contributing writers were recently in the news with this nice plug from another gay site: I think what I may have found most impressive of all, however, is the most-apparent cooperative spirit that emanates from this compassionate but still hard-hitting and very relevant site. This blog is a healthy and very productive read, complete…
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