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Bike Commuting: Getting Started
So you're going to start biking to work. Good choice. Since you've already decided to start bike commuting, you probably know about at least some of the benefits. For those…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Garage Sale Weekend
It seems to be garage sale weekend and several people I know are selling a range of items at garage sales (fortunately the weather turned around just in time). Are…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Congratulations Grads
Happy Saturday everybody! By now most college seniors are graduating so to all of the graduates and soon to be graduates, congratulations! And now, without any further ado, the roundup.…
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…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Happy Saturday
It's adventure season here in Maine, and even with the bugs the weather's beautiful (it's finally warm!). I'm off to go canoeing and I hope your weekend is equally relaxing…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: LD 1020 Passes in Maine
At 1 o'clock, my phone began to vibrate with a flurry of text messages: LD 1020 has passed in Maine! Though a small group is expected to protest, marriage…
Do You “To Do”?
I sometimes feel like being tech-savvy is almost a requisite for a Gen-Yer. I'll certainly admit that I love the awed reactions of older generations when technology works effortlessly for…
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).…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Adventure Time!
Happy Saturday everyone! I'm celebrating the passing of another year by submitting my thesis and going camping. One thing about living in Maine is that you certainly appreciate the sun…
Improve Public Speaking By Breaking Bad Habits
I'm going to admit deep, dark secret. As loyal readers, I trust you not to be too harsh. Here I judge people based on how they speak. Ok, ok,…