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How Have I Never Bought Dishwasher Detergent?

March 24, 2009

(www.sass-pants.com) — We ran out of dishwasher detergent last week and I had this really bizarre realization: I’m 27 years old, on my second home, and have been out of my parents’ house for going on 9 years, yet I have never bought dishwasher detergent in my life.  
This is particularly strange because of the two [...]

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A “Politically Incorrect” Post About American Idol (or, Why Are We Still Listening to Blind Idol Contestant Scott MacIntyre Butcher Pop Music Each Week?)

March 23, 2009

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(www.sass-pants.com) — Is it because he’s blind? Is that it? Because the dude sucks, and I can’t figure out why he’s still on the show and now, God help us, the American Idol Season 8 Tour.
When they named him to the Top 13, I figured Scott MacIntyre would be the hands-down [...]

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Decorating in a Downturn, a guest post by author Debbie Wiener

March 22, 2009

by Debbie Wiener for Sass Pants
Yes, the economy sucks! But even a small decorating budget can yield big results, making your home look bright, spacious, and stylish. Here are seven wallet-friendly tips to help you spruce up your space, even when money is tight.
1. Grab Your paint Brush! Use paint to make even empty, unfurnished [...]

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To the Idiots Who Keep Throwing Trash out of Their Car(s) and onto My Property

March 22, 2009

(www.sass-pants.com)  
Dear Jerk:
Here’s a scenario I can understand: It’s a beautiful day , so you roll down the windows and, unbeknownst to you, a tissue or piece of paper in the back seat blows out the window.
Here’s a scenario I can’t understand: Same as above, except that, unbeknownst to you, the entire contents of your car [...]

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VIDEO: Lost Generation

March 4, 2009

(www.sass-pants.com) — Really neat video about current assumptions, future consequences, and what we can do about it.

Don’t forget to enter to win a limited-edition crystal Diet Coke Red Dress Pin, designed by Heidi Klum. Deadline is Friday!
Contents Copyright © 2009 Kristen King

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Porn Industry Droops Under Continued Economic Stress, “Kink” Hopes Interactive Videos Will Stimulate Business

March 2, 2009

(www.sass-pants.com) — Less than 3 months after the porn industry requested a $5B bailout, things are looking bad for them, in large part because of the proliferation of free porn sources online. “Tube sites” including our good friend YouTube are providing enough alternative adult entertainment that folks aren’t interested in paying for pay-per-view or subscription [...]

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Nothing Spells Romance Like Wills and Advance Medical Directives

February 27, 2009

(www.sass-pants.com) — On Wednesday night, Jesse and I finally did something we’ve been wanting to do for pretty much the whole time we’ve been together: We wrote our wills. It was boring and tedious, but it’s a relief to have it done. And oddly enough, it was a really interesting bonding experience.
Virginia is a state [...]

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US Consumer Credit Climate: 37% of Consumer Credit Scores are Up, 31% Down and 32% Remain Stable, According to Credit Karma’s Unique Trend Data

February 26, 2009

(www.sass-pants.com) — If you’re not already keeping a close eye on your credit score, it’s time to start — and Credit Karma can help. I signed up for Credit Karma after reading about it on Yielding Wealth last summer, and I love the monthly reminders to check my credit score.
Credit Karma is a pro-consumer credit [...]

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Interview With Soldier, Firefighter, Nurse, Mother, and Menorrhagia Sufferer Robin McIvor

February 25, 2009

(www.sass-pants.com) — There’s a crappy period, and then there’s menorrhagia.
Women with menorrhagia experience extremely heavy blood loss with each period. We’re talking more than double that of an average period (30-40 mL is standard), a flow that will soak through a regular pad or tampon in an hour. Women with menorrhagia often suffer from severe [...]

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Microsoft’s Contradictory New Marketing Campaign: Life Without Walls Means You Don’t NEED a Window, Dummy

February 24, 2009

(www.sass-pants.com) — I laughed out loud last night when I saw a commercial from Microsoft’s new “Windows: Life Without Walls” marketing campaign. There was nothing inherently wrong with it per se, but let me ask you this:

Where in the world would you put a window if you didn’t have any walls? And why would you [...]

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