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Mortgage bailout redux: new incentives for modifying second mortgages in the Second Lien Program

Posted April 29, 2009 - 16:48 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Real Estate and Housing

The United States government launched the "Hope for Homeowners" program back in October, 2008, and so far only one loan has received final approval to refinance under this program. This week the Obama administration took another step to expand incentives to banks and borrowers to modify mortgages. This time, the plan targets second mortgages and it is called the Second Lien Program.

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How To Turn a 2-liter Bottle Of Water Into a 50-Watt Lightbulb

Posted April 6, 2009 - 09:47 by Paul Michael

Green Living, DIY

Bright Idea

It's not often I'm taken aback by the simplicity and power of an invention, but this one does it for me. It's cheap, anyone can make one and it literally changes lives. Welcome to the water-bottle lightbulb.

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My favorite electronic gadget hacks.

Posted August 7, 2007 - 19:55 by Paul Michael

Life Hacks

Dr. Frankenstein
As many of you may have guessed, I'm a Metacafe junkie. I love that place. It's a great resource for those "how to" videos that make life easier, cheaper and quite often, more fun. I thought I'd share some of my favorite gadget hacks from the past few months. I've used them all, they all work 100% and they're quick and easy. No real skills required.

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