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Banks listing foreclosures through real estate agents.
About four years ago, I wrote down this goal: How to buy a foreclosure ‘“ research steps. This was back in the day when you typically had to show up at a courthouse auction or go through the legal filings with a fine-tooth comb. Of course, the point of my goal was to actually understand…
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Queercents Weekly Roundup: Happy Free Comic Book Day!
I’m leading my nerdiness show and admitting it: I’m a huge comic book geek. I read comic books and watch all the superhero movies (even the lousy Fantastic Four ones). Which means that free comic book day is one of the best days of the year, especially since I haven’t bought a comic book since…
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What Will Be the Economic Impact of the Swine Flu?
Swine flu. The media has a collective shiver running down its spine because of the porky pandemic. But I’m tellin ya’ll . . . it’s a massive cover up for a zombie outbreak. Trust me on this one. Assume that I’m wrong, and this is just an outbreak of the flu. The media blitz is…
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No job? Start Your Own Business
Have you been downsized, right-sized, experienced a layoff, or simply seen your employment vanish over the last year of the recession? You’re certainly not alone. While many business owners are moaning and groaning about the economy, the effect it is having on the economy, and touting that now is a terrible time to start/be in…
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Kelly McGillis Comes Out: Social Stance or Economic Stunt?
The biggest nonstory of the week is that Kelly McGillis is gay. One of the blogs at The Los Angeles Times titled the post: ‘˜Top Gun’ hottie Kelly McGillis is gay. And no one cares anymore. Um, no one cared about Kelly McGillis years ago. Thanks to Hollywood, she lost her relevancy by the time…
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True Confessions: How wine destroys my thrift
My name is Martinique and I have a lesbitonic wine problem. Right. Back up. Lesbitonic? Here is how lesbitonic came about. I wrote this to my friend Kristen: awwww…. girls blow ass. well, except for your friends. I’ll for shizz let you know my plans because I concur sleepover=fun. Wow. We are seriously lesbionic-platonic friends…
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Spring Selling Tips: Make showings more effective for faster sales
Before potential buyers tour the home, a seller should take specific steps to help make a strong and positive impression. That will greatly improve the chances of getting a prompt purchase offer at a higher price. Here are some tips from experienced real estate professionals that can enhance success for sellers in any market –…
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Professional Directory: Member Spotlight
Today is the last day for your chance to win the $50 iTunes gift card giveaway for being a beta tester (or convincing someone to be a beta tester!) for our new Queercents Professional Directory. All the details are here. In the meantime, I wanted to highlight one of our new directory members. Her name…
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Stretch Your Food Dollar: The Importance of Food Storage
Times are really getting tough for folks, and more and more families are having to curtail their spending habits. In lean times, food storage is a total blessing. I grew up in a Mormon household, where having a year supply of food was considered just as important as believing in Jesus or paying tithing to…
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