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…
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…
Reduce Your Energy Bill By Weatherizing Your Home
Bust out those tool belts, butches. It's time to talk about home weatherization. Woot! Yesterday I mentioned that you could lower your energy bill by making the switch to CFL…
My Financial Implosion: A Surprising Blast from the Past
'œTo be able to move on, one has to learn to forgive not only the person (or people) who have done one wrong but also oneself.' '“ Eugenia Tripputi The…
Why do I need to create an LLC?
A recession might not seem like the best time to start a business, but as Paula recently wrote, a slowdown can provide you with the time and financial incentive to…
Can We Hire The Norwegian Government To Run The United States?
Why?? Because they've gotten it right. Despite the collapse of the world's economy they haven't been hurt very much at all. Despite being a high tax country they live within…
So What Do YOU Do?
Is it my imagination or is this common social question getting harder and harder to answer? We all know this to be part of a polite exchange and that the…
Queercents announces launch of Professional Directory
Last, Queercents announced the official launch of its Professional Directory (note links and details - above left hand corner of this page). The Professional Directory is a place to browse…
Make your own tinctures
It's actually really easy. I recently invited my herbalist friend over to teach me and my girlfriend how to make our own tinctures. She delved a bit into some calculations…
The Real Costs of the HIV Ban
This is Part 2 of a series on immigration. It looks at the real costs of the HIV ban, in place since 1987, and provides a brief look at the…