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About me - Liz McD

Once upon a time, I was born. In hindsight, this has widely been regarded as a bad move.

From my inauspicious beginnings I evolved into a wordsmith who still manages to OPEN MOUTH, INSERT FOOT on a fairly regular basis. I'm a contradiction, wrapped in an enigma,

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Most popular baby girl names in the US: 7 of 33

Just in case you thought your tax dollars were going nowhere, rest assured: our government is keeping a close eye on baby name popularity. If you want to give your baby girl a name that makes her stand out, look elsewhere this is the 2006 list of the ten most popular female names. 10. Samantha 1960s actress Samantha Eggar or...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Most popular baby boy names in the US: 4 of 9

Why the double standard in child-naming? If you give a girl an unusual name, she'll make it cute and original, while a boy will just get mocked on the playground. In the interest of your baby son's mental health, consider giving him one of these names: according to the U.S. census data, they were the most popular in 2006. 10...
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Tips on closing a sale on eBay: 1 of 2

So you've made a sale on eBay! Congratulations. Whether this is a one-time fling or the beginning of a stay-at-home business venture, you're off to a great start. How do you close the sale and get your cash? Look no further. (Buyers, move on to the next bit of the article.) eBay will automatically send an email to the highes...
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade The truth about eBay auctions: 4 of 7

The real, honest truth about eBay? It's not a conspiracy, a hoax, or a terrorist front run by Keebler Elves from a secret underground warehouse in Area 51. It's just another company trying to make a profit by providing a service. Bearing that in mind, here are things to remember when you're frustrated with this corporate gia...
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Comparing uBid and eBay: 2 of 3

eBay and uBid: mortal enemies? Can they coexist? As it happens, despite their similar functions and names, eBay and uBid fulfill different needs in this vast internet of ours. The main difference between the two auction giants is simple. In order to sell on eBay, you need a computer, an email address, and gumption. uBid requ...
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Guide to advanced eBay seller features: 4 of 4

Sellers on eBay have many advanced options to enhance their listings. The catch? They all cost money. Here's how to decide which listing upgrades are right for your auction. Gallery Options Your basic Gallery upgrade, which costs $.35, puts a little picture next to your listing. You'll need to upload at least one picture to ...