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Could Marijuana Legalization Balance the Budget?
The following article represents the views of the author and is not representative of Queercents, the site owner or its other writers. Did you hear the story on NPR last…
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…
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…
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…
Is Pride Passe?
I just got back from my eighth Long Beach Pride celebration. I used to look forward to the parade with anticipation every year. I love all of the floats and…
Reduce Your Electric Bill With CFL Bulbs
Summer is upon us. And for many folks, that means astronomical power bills. In Arizona, it's not uncommmon to run up a $200 power bill during the summer months. Keeping…
Boost Work Productivity With Social Networking
Admit it - you check your Facebook and Twitter accounts while you're at work. I know I do. (Oh wait . . . I work from home . . .…
The Cost of Pet Adoption
I'm a sucker for dogs. It doesn't matter if the dog is a Great Dane or a teacup chihuahua - I'm going to love it just the same. There's just…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Canned Good Creations
An article in yesterday's New York Times made me smile. Food companies are shifting the focus of their advertisements and trying to convince consumers that convenience foods can help families…
Queercents is on Twitter
We've succumbed to the latest social networking trend. That's right, ya'll - Queercents is on Twitter. If you tweet, be sure to follow us at You can tweet your favorite…