Joe Wallace
Joe Wallace is a freelance writer and professional blogger based in Chicago. He runs Turntabling.net, a vinyl collector and DJ blog, also the home of Turntabling Records, a small Chicago-based record label. He's also the founder of EditorWriter.org and several other websites.
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FHA Condo Loans: What Buyers Need to KnowFHA condo loans differ from their suburban home counterparts because a condominium project must be FHA-approved before a buyer can apply to purchase one of the units.This article discusses what buyers need to know before making the investment. -
FHA Warning on Mortgage Insurance Refund ScamsThird-party companies are contacting FHA borrowers offering help to trace mortgage insurance refund money--for a fee. But those who are due a mortgage insurance premium refund from the FHA do NOT have to pay to get that money. -
Do I Qualify for an FHA Short Refinancing Loan?2010 was the year the FHA changed the rules to allow borrowers who are underwater on their homrtgages apply for FHA short refinancing.
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All About FHA Adjustable Rate MortgagesFHA Adjustable Rate Mortgages are still available, and some buyers use them with few problems. But it's very important to understand the terms of these mortgages before committing to one. -
VA Loan Funding FeesThe VA Loan Funding Fee is part of the cost of getting a home with a VA mortgage. Do you know if you're exempt from paying it? How much you'll need to save? Answers here. -
How Much Do I Have to Make to Qualify for an FHA Home Loan?One of the most asked questions about FHA home loans is "How much money do I need to make to qualify?" But the truth is, minimum income isn't the deciding factor.
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VA Loans and Second MortgagesVA borrowers who want a second mortgage simultaneously with their first mortgage should know the VA rules covering secondary borrowing. It is definitely available to qualified borrowers under specific circumstances.
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All About FHA Growing Equity MortgagesThere are many types of FHA mortgage products for a variety of needs for the house hunter. Some people want a mortgage they can pay off faster than a conventional home loan. The FHA Growing Equity Mortgage is one of them.
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VA Loans and the Expenses a Buyer Should Get Ready To PayFirst time home buyers may not be prepared for the list of expenses that come with buying a new home. Is your bank account ready for the VA home loan process?
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South Korea ScenesSouth Korea is full of amazing sights and sounds. This slideshow features some of the images you'll find as a photo tourist wandering through Seoul, suburban Korea and beyond. -
How to Get the Best Deal on a Computer PrinterComputer printers don't have to be a mystery; learn the basics of computer printers and how to buy one with this handy guide. -
Seoul: South Korea Travel and TourismWhen you land at the airport in South Korea, there is a whole world to discover. From the tea shops of Insandong to the ultra-touristy world of Itaewon, there is much to see. -
How to Make More Money from Your MusicThere are three basic things musicians need to learn to make more money online with music. Don't cheat yourself out of more money and exposure for your music. It doesn't matter if you're Stephen Stills or 50 Cent. -
Make Money Blogging with Effective TopicsDo you want to make money online? Do you have a blog that isn't doing so well with its Google Adsense and affiliate marketing programs? Learn how to earn money online through targeted blogs and effective design. -
How to Get Good Deals on ElectronicsSmart shopping for hot deals is the best way to find the deep discounts. Do you know where to find the cheapest prices on electronics? Do you know how to shop competitively? Read on to learn a trick of the trade or two. -
How to Find a Good Deal on a Steam IronEven a simple household item like a steam iron can be found very cheaply, but you should know the features of such a cheap deal before you buy. -
Make Money Blogging with Targeted KeywordsWhat kind of search engine optimization techniques do you use to promote your blog and make money online? Is your blog attracting all the attention it deserves from Google and new readers? Make more money with targeted keywords. -
How to Make Money Selling Used Vinyl AlbumsPractically everyone who owns a vinyl turntable has vinyl albums they don't listen to any more. You can sell your LP albums, 12 inch singles, remix records and other goodies for cash--but you'll make more if you know how to present them properly. -
Get More Blog Traffic with SEO OptimizationMaking money online isn't as easy as it looks, but there are some ways you can improve your blog traffic, increase conversion on affiliate links and drive traffic numbers higher. -
Go Green and Save Money in Your Home Office or Small BusinessDid you know you can save money in your home office or small business simply by changing your coffee break habits? Did you know you can form recycling partnerships with other local businesses to reduce waste and save money?
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Shameful Packaging: An Avalanche of Paper and PlasticSeriously scary examples of wasteful packaging and who to call to complain about it!
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The REAL Secrets to Becoming a Successful Freelance WriterThere are many ways to become a freelance writer, and many articles out there telling you how to do it. Here's the one that gives you some actual SECRETS to becoming a freelance writer and how to get paid for your writing.
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Paisley Babylon Midnight HallucinationsThe bizarre story of Paisley Babylon's new CD, Midnight Hallucinations. Ten years, three countries, and a whole lot of synthesizer. Ambient weirdness playing all night at the chemical drive-in. Texas psych experimental at its finest.
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Meditation and Music Writing - The Art of Letting GoFamous ex-Roxy Music keyboard genius Brian Eno is best known for making "intuitive music" that defies conventional music standards. The way to achieve his kind of mindset isn't as difficult as it might seem.
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Five Mistakes to Avoid when Cold CallingIn freelance writing, cold calling is a fact of life. Many people aren't comfortable making cold calls in the early days of their freelance career. Avoid these five mistakes and land yourself a paying gig.
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Exactly as Advertised: The White Stripes Icky ThumpA review of the brand-new White Stripes album, Icky Thump. The new CD proves to be exactly what the title suggests; an excellent blend of Stripes sounds old and new, with a new emphasis on production values thrown in for good measure.
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Destination Chicago? Put Trader Joe's on Your Shopping List!Trader Joe's offers some of the most unique shopping in Lakeview. From the excellent coffees, great beer selection, incredibly healthy snacks and entrees to Trader Joe's famous Chai mix, this store has it all.
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Five Secrets to Kicking the Coffee HabitAmerica's morning ritual includes 'wake-up juice'. But many people find their sleep patterns disrupted by too many cups of joe. There are ways to kick the habit and stay sane at the same time.
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Why Ron Paul Can't WinRon Paul is causing a huge stir in the Presidential race, but can he go the distance? Here's why Ron Paul won't be President.
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Surviving the Tour: Playing Live Music on the Road on a Limited Food BudgetIndie bands have precious little money to waste when it comes to food. How can you stretch your on-tour food money? Secrets within...
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How I Made $70 for 90 Minutes of WorkWant to make more money as a freelancer? You can train yourself to recognize opportunities others miss. How did I do it? It's all here.
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Eva Longoria: All About the Desperate Housewives StarEva Longoria's career has exploded with Desperate Housewives, but how long will she remain on the show? What's next for the San Antonio superstar? Was the "Eva Longoria Sex Tape" real?
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Book, Film of Fight Club Essential Reading and ViewingThere is a deeper layer to explore in the Fight Club Saga, reading and watching brings out hidden meanings in Chuck Palahniuk's work.
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Reality TVTelevision is a limited medium subject to many compromises. Independent culture offers an alternative to reality programming and other media inventions. The real trick is getting started.
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First Time Homebuyers? Four Questions You'll Wish You'd AskedBuying a home for the first time is a maze of paperwork and confusion. Don't let all this distract you from asking very pertinent questions about your potential first home, whether it's a log cabin home or an "A" Frame, or a high rise condo- ASK FIRST!
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Gladiator's Oliver Reed Delivers in REVOLVERItalian classic cinema is a very overlooked set of movies. Today's action heroes could take a less on from Gladiator's Oliver Reed in Revolver-one of the toughest screen heroes of all time!
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Jesse Franco's Faceless a Wonderfully Bizarre ExperienceJesse Franco is responsible for the most outrageous (and sexy) films of all time. Don't miss ANY of his titles for their surreal and steamy scenes
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Mandatory Listening for Fans of the Killers, Marilyn Manson and System of a Down: Joy Division's SUBSTANCEJoy Division were peerless in originality and drive. Modern bands playing dark music owe a huge debt to this Manchester band.
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Secrets to Breaking Up Without Being AssertiveSometimes, breaking up is hell. With this handy-dandy guide you can get out of a troublesome relationship without fuss or emotional bloodshed. There may be some screaming and breaking pottery, but don't allow this to deter you.
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Four Big Tips for First Time Film MakersScript, shooting, casting and knowing your boundaries will help you get that first project off the ground with good success.
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Will the Last Person Left in America Please Shut Off the Lights?The recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court spells the beginning of the end for individual power and security in the face of corporate America.
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Dario Argento's DEEP RED, a Hitchcock-Style MasterpieceDario Argento is in top form as writer and director of Deep Red, featuring an excellent performance from David "Spy Game" Hemmings
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Oliver Stone's Talk Radio a TriumphOliver Stone's extremely underrated film explores the dark side of the talk radio craze
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The Bird with the Crystal Plumage - A Worthy Entry in the Italian Thriller GenreTony Musante stars as a writer who gets in the way of a relentless serial killer!
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South Park Fans! Time to Explore the Music of IsaacIsaac Hayes has an extensive catalogue of music that today's artists owe a huge debt to. Hayes is one of the most frequently sampled artists in American music.
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Viggo Mortensen of Star Wars Fame Stars in This Quirky '80s ComedyViggo Mortensen steals the show in this comedy which also features Exene Cervenka from the influential California punk/folk/rockabilly group X
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The South Korean Coffee Shop Experience - Seoul and BeyondFrom Gunsan City to Seoul's Itaewon district, there is plenty of great coffee drinking. From Italian Roast to Maxwell House, Koreans love coffee!
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Shopping in Seoul, South Korea: Leather, Suits and Designer ClothesTraveling to Seoul can be a culturally rewarding experience, but the shopping is fabulous, too!
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Augusten Burroughs Shows Raw Honesty with DRYAugusten Burroughs holds his difficult life up for the world to see and draw hope from. Never preachy, sappy or conescending, DRY is a story of hope disguised as a cynical journey through advertising -and alcoholic-hell.
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Want to Work in Music Video? Three Personalities to PonderIf you know your way around video equipment, you can grow a lucrative sideline doing music videos for local groups and soloists. Understanding the mentality of band members is an important part of the process.
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Still a Long Way to Go: Women in CombatWomen are still given unequal treatment in the Armed Forces, it may be up to them to force a cultural shift in the military to allow them to serve in exactly the same way as their male counterparts.
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Texas Psychedelia Lives Thanks to the Lysergic DreamThe Lysergic Dream typifies the growing Texas Psychadelic movement, as spearheaded by the fabulous Uncle Buzz Records based in San Antonio, Texas. Visit them at www.unclebuzz.com for more info on Texas Psych
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Korean Travel: Beware of Scam Artists, Taxi DriversAn experienced traveler shares good advice on how to avoid getting ripped off at the airport and beyond.
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Handy Guide to South Korean CuisineSouth Korean food is exciting and unique. Anyone thinking of traveling across the Pacific Ocean owes themselves a stop in "The Land of the Morning Calm" to experience the country, and especially the food!
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Ex-Bauhaus Singer Better Than EverPeter Murphy has long been solo after his split with the '80s gothic power outfit Bauhaus. His career has taken him far away from the gloomy days of old with a unique sound unmatched in complexity.
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South Korean Travel? Gunsan City is a Treasure Trove of Photos and SightseeingSeoul may be the destination most think of when traveling to South Korea, but a three hour drive south reveals fabulous hiking, sightseeing and traditional dining unmatched anywhere else.
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Heartbreak in America: Remembering Hunter S. ThompsonA richly deserved look back at the crazy career of the one and only Gonzo journalist in America. Hunter Thompson was a product of America, he couldn't have succeeded anywhere else.
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Bugs, Monkeys and Murdering Maniacs: Dario Argento's PHENOMENA80s nostalgia comes in all shapes and styles, and when it comes to scary 80's movies from Italy, Phenomena is one of the best. Director Dario Argento scores a major coup by casting a teenage Jennifer Connelly in one of her earliest roles.
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New Order's Latest Pleases Fans...SometimesNew Order's latest cd is decent enough in places, but die-hard fans may be shocked to hear foreshadowings of a new musical direction for the group: 60's nostalgia!
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Ex-Sex Pistol Prolific in PrintJohn Lydon, former Sex Pistol and punk pioneer, shares his past, present and future in the wonderfully page-turning ROTTEN. The book is a look into the life of a semi-reclusive punk turned Real Estate mogul.
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Dylan's Chronicles a Satisfying Read...IFBob Dylan gives a rare glimpse into his world, but don't expect a chronological journey through his career.