http://disqus.com/by/StephanieS/enWed, 08 Apr 2009 19:54:40 -0000http://mapping.path101.com/blog/welcome-to-your-new-jobfinding-a-job.html#comment-7991824<p>I often give this same advice to people under a different context though. I'll say, the best - easiest - cheapest way to market yourself or your small business is to have a blog or website and use internet tools like linkedIn &amp; twitter (just like you said)... and it's amazing how many negative reactions I get from people when I mention this. I find some people get it, but many people don't. I'm curious if you get similar reactions?</p>StephanieSWed, 08 Apr 2009 19:54:40 -0000http://www.thisisgoingtobebig.com/blog/2009/4/6/is-the-american-dream-of-home-ownership-all-wrong-for-us.html#comment-7991297<p>This is an interesting post, and some great arguments, but I think you have a bit of a narrow, NYC perception of home ownership and it's not very humanist.</p><p>What about happiness, sustainability, and control? What about being green? When I was renting in San Francisco I had to literally break my windows (and lie about it) just to get those antiques replaced with some modern energy efficient windows. Landlords have no real incentive to green-up their properties since it's not cost effective, even in tree hugging California.</p><p>I don't have *any* female friends who don't want to own (if only so they can decorate) but still... it's really a control thing. If love &amp; markets collapse, the best hedge is to control your own home.</p>StephanieSWed, 08 Apr 2009 19:28:31 -0000