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Podcast with Pam Slim of Escape from Cubicle Nation
I am a big time Pam Slim and Escape from Cubicle Nation fan. That is why I was overjoyed with the chance to have her as a guest on my most recent Comfortable in Your Own Skin Podcast. Pam’s new book Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur hit the shelves on…
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10 More Tips to Reduce Your Energy Bill
All week we’ve been talking about ways to reduce your energy bill. On Monday we talked about CFL bulbs. Tuesday the topic was home weatherization. And Wednesday the subject was adjusting your thermostat. I wanted to wrap up this week’s series by giving you a quick top ten list to help you reduce your energy…
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Would same-sex marriage hurt small businesses?
In a speech on Saturday, Michael Steele, the Republican National Committee Chair said that legalization of gay marriage would hurt small businesses because it would be too expensive. As my friend, Ben Finzel at Fleishman-Hillard points out on the Out Front Blog, there’s now a small business version to scapegoating marriage: There are a lot…
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Vlog: How to Use Credit Cards Responsibly
Good afternoon, Queercents readers. Last time on my vlog, we discussed credit cards–how to get ’em, how to keep ’em, and what to do with ’em. I asked for ideas on what to do, and Lynn brilliantly responded that she’d like to know how to use credit cards responsibly. There’s always a psychological component to…
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The Importance of Contracts in Business
For any person who contracts his or her own work out this article is a must read because it reminds you to protect yourself and know your rights. The other day I witnessed a situation whereby one person intentionally took advantage of another person and this second person allowed the taking to occur most likely…
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FHA Mortgages May Be the Way to Go
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has seen a surge in demand for its loan products as the cost of other non-FHA loans have increased and their availability has diminished dramatically. So an FHA loan may be the best option for anyone buying or refinancing in 2009. Whereas private banks and mortgage companies were throwing money…
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Queercents introduces Mat Alexander
You might have noticed lately that we’re light on content written by men. Of course, we’re forever grateful for the many new female writers (Helen, Holly, Lynn, Regan and Yasmin) that recently joined our fold. That said, there is still something about having a balance and a gay male perspective at Queercents. So we’re pleased…
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College Rescue Sales
It’s that time of year here at colleges across the country and students are packing up to move home. Of course, for one reason or another students don’t want to take everything with them and so it gets left behind. Fortunately, colleges have instituted fantastic programs, the one at my school is called “Rescue”, for…
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Watch That Thermostat to Reduce Your Energy Bill
It’s summer. The idea of going outside to face 100 degree weather at 8:00 AM makes me want to cry. The temptation to turn the AC thermostat down to 70 degrees is really tempting. But the thought of a $200 electric bill keeps me in check. Can someone please remind me why I moved away…
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Orange County is not as well-off as you think
As we entered our local grocery store last weekend, volunteers handed us a flier for a food drive to help children and families in Orange County. In September, 780 families came to the South County Outreach food pantry for assistance, the highest month ever. According to a homeless assessment, there were approximately 34,000 homeless people…
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