Ultimate Buying & Selling Machine Bootcamp

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I Have Just Listed My First eBay Item For Sale, WooHoo!

Well, I have finally taken the plunge to list my first item for sale on eBay - a pair of SKETCHERS Women's Athletic Shoes! I've been buying on eBay for a few years now, but was always intimidated about selling. It was a little time-consuming at first to learn the process, but now that I've done my first listing, I think I've caught the bug, and now every empty box I see I think of as the perfect potential shipping box and swipe it up, haha! I wish I had taken the time to learn how to do it before I moved, as it would have really saved a lot of grief to be able to clear out the house for some extra cash without the hassle of a garage sale. Better late than never, I always say...you can check out my eBay listings any time under the "Promotions" and "Shopping" headings in the right-hand column of this site. Happy Bidding!

SEC To Temporarily Ban Short-Selling: Report

"WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission intends to temporarily ban short-selling, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday night."

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Meet Chris - Frisky Sleuth Who Sniffs Out Trouble

"Meet Chris. He has a nose for trouble."

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Solar Roofing Materials: Integrating Solar Cells Into Building Materials

"In an effort to promote the adoption of solar technology, United Solar Ovonic of Auburn Hills, MI, has teamed with a major roofing company to create a metal roof system that generates electricity from sunlight."

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CoolPeopleCare - Saving the World, Five Minutes At a Time

Have you ever felt like you wanted to do more to help others, or you wanted to get involved with causes or volunteer work that were important to you, but you felt frustrated because you didn't have the time? CoolPeopleCare can help! They give tips on how you can help save the world, five minutes at a time, whether it's in your own backyard, or in the world beyond. Check them out!

Yucatan Grill Restaurant Review

The Yucatan Grill is a great little eatery in Seal Beach. For more information, and to read my review at TripAdvisor, click here: Find the best deal, compare prices and read what other travelers have to say about the Yucatan Grill at TripAdvisor.

Affordable Housing Exists, If You Know Where to Look

"Stacy Williams owns a three-bedroom house with a full basement and central air-conditioning in a quiet neighborhood on the upper west side of Youngstown, Ohio.

Williams, now 33, was earning $8.05 an hour as a manager at McDonald's when she moved into the house with her husband, a laborer at a construction equipment manufacturer, and son back in 2004.  The couple's combined annual salary was $33,000.  But the purchase didn't require much of a financial stretch: The house cost $48,000.  'If you have the credit score to do it, there's nothing that can stop you from buying a home in Youngstown,' said Williams, whose plans for the house include a second bathroom."

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Candidates Weigh In On Stabilizing Fannie, Freddie

"The historic takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which could come as soon as Sunday, moved to the forefront of the presidential campaign Saturday as candidates and congressional leaders seized on the enormous implications for taxpayers and the economy."

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The Underwater Channel

All my fellow SCUBA divers and snorkelers out there (or anyone who has an appreciation for the deep blue sea!), you simply must check out The Underwater Channel!  It is a brand new site dedicated to preserving life under the oceans, and offers some awesome underwater footage and stories submitted by expert divers from prime dive spots around the world, such as the Far East, South Africa, the Red Sea, the U.S, and the U.K.

Babelgum - The New Global Internet Television Network

Check out Babelgum, the new global internet television network! This is a very cool, free alternative to high-priced cable TV, and the best part is that you can take the entertainment to go on your laptop! Between this and streaming internet programs, who needs a TV anymore? Babelgum offers a very wide selection of excellent channels, and you can customize your viewing preferences with playlists, smart channels, and other special tools.  Other features such as communities and film events add an interactive element to viewing.  The quality is outstanding on a Mac, although I can't speak yet for PCs. Try it out for yourself!