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Overwhelmed by junk? Sell it online!

There is no shortage of places to sell your stuff online — the Internet has often been referred to as a "global swap meet" over the years. Of course, with the anonymity of operating online, a great amount of caution (and some healthy skepticism) is always recommended. Using an established third-party Web site as a broker between buyer and seller is one of the best ways to protect yourself.

Brawl in aisle 9? Not this holiday season

Add another item to the long list of woes already facing retailers: the dearth of must-have items expected to fly off the shelves this holiday season.

ConsumerMan: No such thing as a free HDTV

Let’s be honest. We all like to get something for nothing. Whether it’s a complimentary dessert or a hotel room upgrade – free is a darn good price.

Line-Item Veto Advances to Senate Terrain

A bill to give President Bush greater power to try to kill "pork barrel" spending projects faces big challenges in the Senate despite an impressive bipartisan House vote.

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Recession items: Chocolate, shoes, Spam
Source: USA Today

It's not all doom and gloom in the U.S. economy. Some products are bucking the recession and flying off store shelves. Sales of chocolate and running shoes are up. Wine drinkers haven't stopped sipping; they just seem to be choosing cheaper vintages.

What do Casey Anthony -- and other inmates -- buy behind bars?
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

Excerpt: Jail inmates can't go to the mall, but they still go shopping. In fact, last year they spent $2.8 million from their cells. That's a lot of coffee, honey buns and Texas beef instant lunch.

For Eateries, Oatmeal Is Hotter
Source: Wall Street Journal

Excerpt: The smoothie chain Jamba Juice plans to add oatmeal to the menu at its Chicago locations Thursday, the latest sign of how restaurants are trying to give the old-fashioned breakfast food an upscale makeover.

nightscape, dayscape Now Available for Purchase on lulu.com!
Source: lulu.com

The latest work from new aspiring author, Khara House, is available for purchase through lulu.com.

Line Item Talking Points

Today a measure was passed to give the president a 'line item veto'. This of course confuses me, and it may you as well, considering that the Supreme Court struck down a similar measure when Clinton was in office.

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