Queercents Weekly Roundup: New Year’s Resolutions?
This year, I decided to not make any resolutions because for me they ultimately become a source of guilt when I eventually break them. Miraculously though, the need to…
Can socializing impact your bottom line? A few ways to make networking pay off.
I, for one, am a person who never cared that much for socializing with people except my group of close friends who would get together at regular times throughout the…
News Bites: Kirsten Gillibrand’s position on Same-Sex Marriage
According to , a replacement for Hillary Clinton has been selected by New York Governor David Paterson: Paterson has picked Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand, the New York Times reported on its…
Experienced Lousy Service from Dell? Here’s a Chance for a Payback
A few months ago I wrote about my saga of losing time, money, and sanity with computer hardware woes and Dell. It took me over 10 months and countless hours…
Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows
Those wanting to buy or refinance may get the deal of the century at their local bank if they do so soon. Late last year the National Association of Realtors…
Save money by planning ahead with home renovation
Buying things ahead of time. Before Christmas, we met with Rebecca from the design and project management firm maison d'etre, a referral from my chiropractor's receptionist (the power of networking!).…
What Harvey Milk Taught Me About Change
It was only fitting that my spouse, Pam, and I saw the movie "Milk" this week. Much like our new President Obama, Harvey Milk - a grassroots gay rights advocate…
Arizona State University to Close Up Shop?
Faced with drastic budget cuts with more funding cuts on the horizon, Arizona State University president Michael Crow announced Wednesday that it will prepare to close its Polytechnic campus. Entire…
Dealerships finally get what they deserve
The news is full of stories about auto dealerships closing and filing for bankruptcy, such as this one on Bloomberg: General Motors Corp. said it may lose as many as…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Pack Your Lunch
For those of you who have been following the Stretch Your Food Dollar series, I'm sure it's a no-brainer that packing your lunch can help you save a bundle on…