Comments for Queercents http://www.queercents.com We're here, We're queer, and We're not going Shopping without Coupons Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:18:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 Comment on Where Are We on ENDA? by Rik http://www.queercents.com/2009/07/03/where-are-we-on-enda/#comment-226865 Rik Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:47:25 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/?p=9982#comment-226865 Obama doesn't have the political capital to spend on ENDA. We've seen how he threw the gay community under the hybrid with the DOMA memo (comparing our relationships to incest/pedophilia). And DA/DT isn't going anywhere either. DOMA and DA/DT are an easier sell than ENDA, and those two are dead in the water. It's going to be a while... Obama doesn’t have the political capital to spend on ENDA. We’ve seen how he threw the gay community under the hybrid with the DOMA memo (comparing our relationships to incest/pedophilia). And DA/DT isn’t going anywhere either.

DOMA and DA/DT are an easier sell than ENDA, and those two are dead in the water. It’s going to be a while…

]]> Comment on Bike Commuting: Getting a Bike by Tracy http://www.queercents.com/2009/06/24/bike-commuting-getting-a-bike/#comment-226856 Tracy Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:55:13 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/?p=9798#comment-226856 Hiya - I'm currently living in Copenhagen, where 1/4 of the population commutes to work by bike. The bicycles here have chain guards so that you don't have to worry about getting oil on your leg, all have fenders, kickstands, some have skirt guards. There's also a wondeful cycling infrastructure with dedicated bicycle lanes and laws about letting bicycles go first before turning right. People literally put the kickstand down, lock the back tire (we have locks that make it really easy) and leave their bikes. There are no pop off tires to be stolen. There is also relatively little theft of any kind, much less bike theft. You can get a general idea of the bikes here: http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com/2008/05/bikes-of-copenhagen-01.html I suggest the bikes on this page; I'm fond of the Batavus Jakima myself, it seems about perfect, though expensive. http://commutebybike.com/2007/05/24/four-batavus-models-now-available-in-the-states/ Hiya - I’m currently living in Copenhagen, where 1/4 of the population commutes to work by bike. The bicycles here have chain guards so that you don’t have to worry about getting oil on your leg, all have fenders, kickstands, some have skirt guards. There’s also a wondeful cycling infrastructure with dedicated bicycle lanes and laws about letting bicycles go first before turning right.

People literally put the kickstand down, lock the back tire (we have locks that make it really easy) and leave their bikes. There are no pop off tires to be stolen. There is also relatively little theft of any kind, much less bike theft.

You can get a general idea of the bikes here: http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com/2008/05/bikes-of-copenhagen-01.html

I suggest the bikes on this page; I’m fond of the Batavus Jakima myself, it seems about perfect, though expensive.

http://commutebybike.com/2007/05/24/four-batavus-models-now-available-in-the-states/

]]> Comment on Where Are We on ENDA? by Feminists For Choice » Where Are We on ENDA? http://www.queercents.com/2009/07/03/where-are-we-on-enda/#comment-226828 Feminists For Choice » Where Are We on ENDA? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:38:31 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/?p=9982#comment-226828 [...] at Queercents.com Share and [...] [...] at Queercents.com Share and [...]

]]> Comment on Are Computers and Technology Still a Man’s Domain? by FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com http://www.queercents.com/2009/07/02/are-computers-and-technology-still-a-mans-domain/#comment-226780 FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:38:31 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/?p=9974#comment-226780 I can attest to this. I'm a girl in the IT industry, and I always get comments or looks when I fix a computer, or know what to do with software, etc. Plus, I work with systems at a company and they're always slightly amazed that I know what to do, being that I don't look anything like a typical nerd. In my line of work, is more about business than it is about the technology itself. But at home, I also love playing with new softwares, electronics, trying out things like modifying my Windows Vista desktop.. all things that I occasionally try to teach other people on my blog how to do, in a very easy way. (www.FabulouslyBroke.com) I can attest to this. I’m a girl in the IT industry, and I always get comments or looks when I fix a computer, or know what to do with software, etc.

Plus, I work with systems at a company and they’re always slightly amazed that I know what to do, being that I don’t look anything like a typical nerd.

In my line of work, is more about business than it is about the technology itself.

But at home, I also love playing with new softwares, electronics, trying out things like modifying my Windows Vista desktop.. all things that I occasionally try to teach other people on my blog how to do, in a very easy way.

(www.FabulouslyBroke.com)

]]> Comment on My Financial Implosion: The Backstory by Queercents » Blog Archive » Happy Fourth of July! http://www.queercents.com/2008/12/23/my-financial-implosion-the-backstory/#comment-226778 Queercents » Blog Archive » Happy Fourth of July! Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:33:26 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/?p=5426#comment-226778 [...] date, there are 28 installments in this series – be sure and start from the beginning! It’s a fascinating story with many lessons [...] [...] date, there are 28 installments in this series – be sure and start from the beginning! It’s a fascinating story with many lessons [...]

]]> Comment on Are Computers and Technology Still a Man’s Domain? by Queercents » Blog Archive » Are Computers and Technology Still a … | Softdown.us http://www.queercents.com/2009/07/02/are-computers-and-technology-still-a-mans-domain/#comment-226734 Queercents » Blog Archive » Are Computers and Technology Still a … | Softdown.us Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:40:43 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/?p=9974#comment-226734 [...] Queercents » Blog Archive » Are Computers and Technology Still a … Share and [...] [...] Queercents » Blog Archive » Are Computers and Technology Still a … Share and [...]

]]> Comment on My Financial Implosion: Prioritizing During a Financial Crisis by What to do if you run your own business - Money And Finances Blog http://www.queercents.com/2009/06/30/my-financial-implosion-prioritizing-during-a-financial-crisis/#comment-226612 What to do if you run your own business - Money And Finances Blog Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:22:52 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/?p=9824#comment-226612 [...] My Financial Implosion: Prioritizing During a Financial Crisis (queercents.com) [...] [...] My Financial Implosion: Prioritizing During a Financial Crisis (queercents.com) [...]

]]> Comment on Stretch Your Food Dollar: Grill Master by Carol http://www.queercents.com/2009/07/01/stretch-your-food-dollar-grill-master/#comment-226557 Carol Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:18:56 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/?p=9543#comment-226557 I also love the grilled corn idea! Will give that a try. I'm no grill master but when I used to grow zucchini and didn't catch it before it grew enormous I'd often just coat it with a little olive oil and through it right on the grill whole. It seemed to rejuicify it. I also love the grilled corn idea! Will give that a try. I’m no grill master but when I used to grow zucchini and didn’t catch it before it grew enormous I’d often just coat it with a little olive oil and through it right on the grill whole. It seemed to rejuicify it.

]]> Comment on New Student Loan Repayment Program Will Lower Your Payments by Laura http://www.queercents.com/2009/06/30/new-student-loan-repayment-program-will-lower-your-payments/#comment-226532 Laura Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:36:40 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/?p=9934#comment-226532 Thanks for the link, and for the info - I'll definitely go in and talk to the financial adviser, and see what she says. Thanks for the link, and for the info - I’ll definitely go in and talk to the financial adviser, and see what she says.

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