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<description><![CDATA[Jennifer Jordan is an expert in home improvement and everything you've ever wanted to know about doors.]]></description>
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<title>Lock it Up - Tips on Securing Your House</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Your house is your home, your fortress of safety. It's a place where you keep your most important belongings: your checkbooks, your jewelry, your heirlooms, your important documents and, most importantly, your family. This makes the security of your house extremely important.]]></description>
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<title>Getting an Edge When Selling Your House</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:54:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In today's housing market, many people are finding that they have a better chance of selling an ice cube to an Eskimo than their house to a buyer. One reason for this is because the present market is geared towards buyers. But, that's not the only reason. The market is also very over wrought with people who want, or need, to sell. A journey down any neighborhood USA can leave you finding For Sale, For Rent, or even Foreclosed.]]></description>
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<title>Colorado - Not Just For Beer Anymore</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When we think of wine, we often think of Napa Valley, the vineyards of Italy, perhaps even certain regions of Chile. Most of us, however, don't think of Colorado. A state that is well known for beer, Colorado is one place where wine can easily be overlooked.]]></description>
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<title>When in Aspen? Wine in Aspen</title>
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<description><![CDATA[As summer begins, it almost seems that the town of Aspen should go into seclusion for the next several months, with a sign reading "Closed for Season" hanging from their city limit signs. When it comes to Aspen, people are attracted to three main things: skiing, skiing, and - wait for it - skiing. ]]></description>
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<title>Five Signs You're Ready for Country Living</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:26:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Relocating is full of choices: big house, small house. Short house, tall house. City house, country house. In regards to the latter, both places have advantages. For those who have only lived in the city, the country may be particularly appealing. The following are five signs you are ready to ditch your metropolis for something a little more down home. ]]></description>
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<title>Where Credit's Due - How to Protect Your Financial Score</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It's hard to buy a house, or really anything, without credit. The concept that tells lenders to trust you, that - in fact - you do pay back what you borrow, a credit line is also a life line. Through credit, we are able to purchase everyday items - such as clothes - and once a decade items - such as cars and homes. Still, even with the importance of credit, not everyone knows everything they should. ]]></description>
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<title>Vacation Homes - More Than Just For Holiday</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A vacation home isn't for everyone. Hermits, for instance, probably don't require a place to get away. Many of us, however, love the concept of owning a vacation home. But, for those of you who aren't totally yet in love with the concept, consider the following advantages to owning, simply put, a neat retreat.]]></description>
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<title>What Not to do When House Hunting</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Even the most experienced hunter and gatherer probably has a hard time house hunting. Unlike other purchases, a house is a major decision: houses aren't exactly easily returnable. For this reason, house hunting is an essential step in finding a house you can truly make into a home and there are certain steps you should avoid during the hunt. To wit, make your house hunting experience easier on yourself by not engaging in the following actions: ]]></description>
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<title>Toast of the Town - How to Give a Good Wedding Speech</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:33:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No wedding, or rather wedding reception, can be complete without the wedding toast. A time that allows us to raise our glasses in honor of the bride and groom, wedding toasts can make us laugh, and make us cry. But, when they are done inappropriately, they can also make us cringe. ]]></description>
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<title>How to Write a Resignation Letter</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:39:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To everything turn turn. There is a time to plant, a time to reap. There is a time to laugh, a time to weep. There is a time to build up, a time to break down. And there is a time to resign from your job (we aren't sure why the Byrds didn't include that last one in their lyrics). When this time comes - the time for you to resign from your job, a resignation letter is usually written.]]></description>
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<title>Free-Radicals - What They Are and How They Work</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Most of us probably remember the term "free radicals" from our high school chemistry class, a class we used more as a way to pass notes to our friends and less as a way to learn about the ins and outs of the atom. While free radicals may not have been important to us in our teenage years, most people find that when age increases, our vigilance for personal health must increase as well. Suddenly, free radicals can be costly and turn into something we must care about.]]></description>
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<title>Antioxidants - The Fountain of Youth?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Those of us who fail to remember everything from high school biology may forget the exact definition of an antioxidant; it turns out the definition is buried somewhere in our sophomore locker. But, even if we don't remember exactly what an antioxidant is, we do remember one thing: antioxidants are good for our well being.]]></description>
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<title>How Water Keeps You Healthy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:48:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Like the earth itself, our bodies are made up mostly of water. It is not only essential to our cognitive and physical functioning, but it plays a vital role in health. This, no matter what way you look at it, is pretty good news. Drinking water to maintain health is cheap, easy, and something people can't fairly detest: no one can really claim to hate the taste of water.]]></description>
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<title>Drink, Drink, Drink - How Water Increases Metabolism</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:47:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ah, the battle of the bulge: for most of us, there is no love lost between our hips, our thighs, our stomachs and our extra pounds. With the world - and most notably the United States - becoming increasingly overweight, diets, and exercise routines have popped up around every corner. Still, there is a bit of a conundrum: people aren't only looking for a way to lose weight, they are looking for an easy way. Well, what do you know, H2O may be the easiest way yet. ]]></description>
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<title>Natural Ways to Lose Weight</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:47:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many of us are in a never ending staring contest with our bodies: watching our weight is a perpetual thing. But, unfortunately, this often involves a diet or - as many people like to call it - a "die with a t." Shakes, powders, herbs, even surgeries have inundated the market and spoken to the desires of so many of us. Still, when it comes down to it, there are no better ways to lose weight and keep it off than the natural ways. Doing what comes naturally may prove to work where other weight loss plans have failed.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Hydration in Athletes</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:45:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's hard to attend a sporting event without seeing a container of Gatorade on the sidelines, or watch a game on television without seeing a plethora of Gatorade commercials gracing the screen. While this is overt advertising, it does ring true. Gatorade, it turns out, was right: hydration in athletes is essential. But, it's not only the Peyton Manning's and Shaquille O'Neal's who can benefit from proper hydration: people who engage in recreational exercise need proper fluid too. It's also not only Gatorade that is up to this challenge: athletes can  really go when they consume H2O. ]]></description>
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<title>What Not to Do In An Interview</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:50:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As soon as I graduated from college, I knew that I could ace a job interview in any company, USA. I was witty, charming, and I fell in love every time I looked in the mirror, or any reflective surface for that matter. In addition, my modesty and humility put me in a class above the rest and I made sure that these attributes shined through at all times. Reasoning that my interview skills - though never used, surely refined - would appeal to any CEO, I guaranteed myself that in order to land a job all I needed to do was land an interview.]]></description>
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<title>Tips on Buying a Second Home</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:35:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One house, two house, three house, four. Some people collect houses like others collect stamps. But, most of us are content with only owning one house. Occasionally, though, we might get the urge to double our residences. When this happens, it's important to know a few tips before you sign on the dotted line.]]></description>
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<title>Five Home Repairs That Must Be Done Before You Sell Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:34:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of us are in a perpetual state of home improvement: this needs tweaking, that needs fixing, something else needs replacing. While some of us do home improvement at different times of the year, there is one time it must be done: right before you get ready to sell.]]></description>
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<title>Business Meetings - Making a Good Impression</title>
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<description><![CDATA[For most of us, it's inevitable: if we have a career, we will have to muddle through our fair share of business meetings. The room full of strangers, the stale coffee, the awkward silences, business meetings certainly have their fair share of discomfort. Still, attending a business meeting doesn't have to feel like the equivalent of going before a parole board. With a few tricks of the trade, business meetings can be tolerable, comfortable, and even tilted in your favor.]]></description>
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<title>Topics to Avoid on a First Date</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:32:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ah dating, it's full of good times, bad times, and times that you will look back on and say, "What the...?" Of all the dates, the first date is often the hardest. You want to be witty, you want to be charming, you want to come across as unyielding attractive to the person sitting across from you. You also want to stay away from the taboo topics that can have a person saying "Check please" before the meal is even ordered.]]></description>
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<title>How to Save on Home Owner's Insurance</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:35:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ah, insurance. It really is around every corner, taking money out of our wallets one bill at a time. Health insurance, car insurance, home owner's insurance, we are nothing if not a society insured of ourselves. While there really is no way around insurance, there are ways to save money on it. Saving on health insurance and car insurance may be as simple as quitting smoking and driving more carefully.]]></description>
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<title>In the Market For a New Job? You Might Want to Wait Till You Have a New House</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:34:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A new career and a new house are two of the biggest changes your life can take. They both involve searching, seeking, and adapting. But, a new career and a new house have more in common than just a little hustle and bustle: changing jobs can actually affect - often negatively - your ability to buy a new home. So, if you are out searching for something a little cozier, you might want to put the career change on the backburner while you consider the following...]]></description>
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<title>Moving Tips - Pack it Up Without Wanting to Pack it In</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:33:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So, you're moving. Maybe to the city, maybe to the country, maybe to the East Side, to a deluxe apartment in the sky. No matter where you're going, moving can be a pain. The boxes, the bubble wrap, the Styrofoam packing peanuts that spill all over the floor. Hassle an all, moving is sort of necessary.. .if you want to relocate, that is. But, with a few simple tips, moving just might be a little less of a pain in the box.]]></description>
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<title>Five Things to Do Before House Hunting</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:32:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before you start looking for a house there are certain things you need to do. Sell your old house, for example, might be one of them. But, there is a list of others you might not think of, at least not immediately.]]></description>
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<title>Luxury Limo Helping People Quit Smoking</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:23:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With a health conscientious society, millions of people are trying to stop smoking. Nicotine gum, nicotine patches, support groups, medication, hotlines, and even hypnotizing all serve as ways to help people crush their cigarettes for good. Now, a more unique incentive has arrived to help people quit smoking: a luxurious stretch limo. This ploy hopes to be a vehicle of inspiration to those who just can't quite seem to kick the habit to the parking lot curb.]]></description>
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<title>Asthma - Is Your House Adding to the Problem?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:22:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Millions of Americans have been dealt the asthma card, a card they are forced to play. A life threatening and life altering disease, asthma can affect the quality of life for sufferers, drastically for those whose asthma is severe. Though it has no cure, the good news for those inflicted is that asthma is often controllable, particularly if the asthma is triggered by certain allergens. This control begins, as most things do, in the home. The home can be filled with asthma triggers, triggers that you might not even be aware your housing. ]]></description>
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<title>The Latest News on Coffee and Health</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:21:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You win some and you lose some is a common phrase, one that the coffee bean recently experienced in regards to women's health. Two reports released this month both involved the health effects of coffee on female health. One report coffee was not too fond of and, the other, coffee liked a lot, or, should I say, a latte.]]></description>
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<title>Making the Most of Your Valentine Day Plans</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:45:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ah, the season of love is upon us. For anyone who has been struck by Cupid's arrow, the countdown to Valentines Day has begun. A bright spot in an otherwise boring month, Valentines Day is a time to spoil the one you love. If you're not sure how to do this, try the following:]]></description>
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<title>Backer of Smoking Ban Caught Red Handed</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:05:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[International and National bans on smoking have seemingly spread like wildfire throughout the world. Restaurants, cafes, clubs, and lounges that once held happy tobacco users now possess "No Tobacco Allowed" signs and "put out or stay out" mantras. Yes, the Earth has become a difficult place for those who love to smoke in public. ]]></description>
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<title>What to Look For in a Realtor</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:03:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Buying a house, selling a house, or just thinking of doing either often requires the help of a realtor. This seems simple enough; after all, the faces of realtors are plastered on bus benches all over town. Still, finding a realtor and finding a good realtor are very different things. Before you hire anyone, there are certain things you need to look for specifically. Consider hiring the following: ]]></description>
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<title>How to Sell Your House in a Down Market</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:03:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to selling a house, the word "down" truly is a four-letter word: no one wants to sell anything when the market is bad. Still, it's not impossible to sell your house in these conditions. Sometimes it just takes a different kind of game plan. Consider doing the following: ]]></description>
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<title>Painting Preparation - Getting Your Walls Ready and Willing</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:03:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The colors you choose to use when painting the interior of your house can say a lot about you. Sometimes they say that you like things bright, sometimes they say that you like things dark, and sometimes they say that you are color blind. Whatever look you are going for, it's important to take specific steps, steps that help assure the statement the interior of your house is making isn't "Help me."]]></description>
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<title>January Home Improvement - Get Back on Track After the Holidays</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:02:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the holidays reach an end, you might find yourself letting out a giant sight of relief. The holidays are busy, the holidays are hectic, and the holidays are often a time when we neglect our homes in an attempt to concentrate on things like shopping, cooking, and keeping the liquor key cabinet away from Grandpa Sal. To put it simply, the holidays and home maintenance don't mesh. ]]></description>
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<title>All You Can Heat, Er, Eat</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:01:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is nothing quite as satisfying as watching a live basketball game while feasting on a steaming hot dog, munching some cheesy nachos, or sipping an ice cold soda. But, unfortunately for basketball fans, arena food doesn't come cheap. Cast from the same mold as the concession stand at the movie theater, food at a sports venue can cost you an arm, a leg, and your first born. ]]></description>
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<title>Bill Parcells - Can He Turn Around Miami?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:01:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Despite not going winless, no one can really say the Miami Dolphins had a good season: a 1-15 record is only good when the numbers are reversed. Now, with the off season prematurely here, Miami has already begun making changes. Most notably, Cam Cameron has been fired and Bill Parcells has been hired.]]></description>
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<title>Email Etiquette - When Hitting Send Can Send You Up a Creek</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:05:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since the conception of email, the way we communicate has drastically changed. In short, we email people more than we speak to them. We email our family members, our employers, our employees and we email our friends. We email so many people so often that sometimes we forget the proper etiquette that must be heeded.
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<title>Making a Sale - How Not to Sell Yourself Short</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:00:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For many people, selling is an everyday task. There are those who sell stocks to Wall Street hopefuls, those who sell gadgets door to door, those who sell wine to connoisseurs, those who sell art to collectors, and those who sell computers to the technologically inclined. This prevalence of "wheeling and dealing" in so many careers makes one thing obvious: the art of selling is of the utmost importance. ]]></description>
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<title>Arguing Fairly (Yes, it's Possible)</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:13:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether we like it or not, arguing is part of life. People with different personalities, different opinions and different backgrounds often clash when they are forced to cooperate. This can happen anywhere: in the home, at the airport, on the golf course, and in the work place.    Some people like to argue - lawyers, for instance, often find a reason to argue - but others get uncomfortable the instance they find themselves in the mist of a disagreement. For these types of people, there are ways to end an argument before it gets really ugly and you get really upset...]]></description>
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<title>Staying on Budget, How to Avoid Breaking the Bank</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:57:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[House hunting is hard, the good homes, the cheap homes, the new homes all seem elusive. The main reason for this is simple: you have a budget. Unless you belong to the small percentage of people who believe that price isn't an issue, money is the biggest factor in your house hunting process. It might not be easy, but try sticking to the following tips, tips that help you avoid breaking the bank, so that you don't have to rob one]]></description>
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<title>The Real Costs of Home Ownership</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:56:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to buying a home, we all know that the mortgage is what takes the majority of our paycheck: as we find ourselves broke and eating Ramen Noodles, we can't help but blame that 1500 dollar payment we have to make on the first of the month. While it may be the largest cost, the mortgage is far from the only cost of home ownership. There are all sorts of little things that add little costs, little costs that end up big.]]></description>
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<title>The Benefits of a New House</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:56:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Like good versus evil, old home versus new home is forever being contemplated. Sure, there are positives on both ends: an old home has more character, for instance, but a new home has less destruction. While price, location, and size will all ultimately be factors in your decision to buy a house, age weighs in as well. When debating between old and new, consider the following benefits of a house fresh off the presses. ]]></description>
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<title>Home Improvement Gifts for the Do-It-Yourselfer</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:21:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the holidays just around the corner, Christmas shopping sits center stage. Video games, DVDs, Ipod's, a 2008 Hummer, all kinds of people ask for all sorts of things. Some people are easier than others: teenagers are typically satisfied with clothes, sports zealots are typically happy with paraphernalia representing "their team," and kids are typically overjoyed by lots and lots of toys. Some people, however, are harder to shop for. The Do-It-Yourselfer in your life, for instance, probably won't be overjoyed by a Tickle Me Elmo. Instead, try hitting the nail on the great gift head with the following ideas...]]></description>
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<title>Your Holiday Party - The Little Things to Remember</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:21:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before your holiday party begins, there are a list of items you have to make sure you have in your house. Chairs, check. Food, check. Drinks, check. A table large enough to hold everyone, check check. But, even with all of these items in your possession, it's possible you might forget some of the little things. ]]></description>
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<title>Why the Miami Heat's Not Hot</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:20:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the virtual implosion of the Miami Dolphins, sports fans in the Miami area probably find themselves seeking solace elsewhere. Turning their noses up at football, they look toward another sport: basketball. Unfortunately for these fans, the Miami Heat isn't fairing much better than the Miami Dolphins. Still, on the Bright side, the Heat at least won't go winless.]]></description>
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<title>Top Five Blessings for Miamians to Count This Holiday Season</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:57:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For anyone who lives in Miami, you know facts when you hear them: this city is one of the best places to live. Sure, people probably always say that, but Miamians can use the influx of tourists as evidence: you don't see a lot of people vacationing to places like Des Moines. This holiday season, count your blessings, and be glad you are a Miamian. ]]></description>
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<title>Bottle Shock - When Your Wine is all Shook Up</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:09:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ah, bottle shock. Some people know it for its true definition; others imagine it's what a bottle of red feels whenever a bottle of white is chosen instead. Whatever meaning you lean towards, one thing is certain: bottle shock isn't a term with which many wines hope to be labeled. ]]></description>
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<title>Wine Gifts - Getting What you Want</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:44:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to the holidays, there is a right and wrong way to get the presents you want. For instance, making a detailed list and giving it to family and friends is the right way, performing a lap dance for the local mall Santa is the wrong way, no matter how right it feels.  ]]></description>
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<title>Holiday Pet Safety</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:44:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just as for people, the holidays can also be stressful for animals. Not only are they wrought with the anticipation of what Santa is bringing them, but they are also stressed by the endless activity that's going on. ]]></description>
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<title>Taking the Work Out of Your Christmas Feast</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:28:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Yes, the holidays: a time for family, friends, laughter, joy, and...dishes? It's true: it might be the season for trees and tinsel but it is also the season for some hard work, particularly around the dinner table.  ]]></description>
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<title>Week 9 NFL Power Rankings (From an Amateur)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:51:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Broncos are bad, the Lions are good. The Chargers are mediocre, and the Packers are a loss away from being undefeated. If there is one thing this NFL season has been so far, it's completely crazy.]]></description>
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<title>The Christmas Tree Dilemma - Fake Versus Real</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:35:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how lovely are your fake, no real, no fake branches. Yes, it's that time of year again: the time to go out on a limb and decide what kind of Christmas tree is worthy of being displayed from the corner of our living rooms. Now, some of us may be set in our ways, believing that we should only buy real trees and that fake ones are the forest industry's version of breast implants. Others may disagree, believing that fake ones are just as good as anything Mother Nature can grow.]]></description>
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<title>Christmas Light Safety</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:28:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Yes, it's almost that time of year again: the holidays. Reindeer, Santa, fruitcakes, stockings, visions of sugar plumbs dancing in our heads, and, of course, Christmas lights.  Adding a sense of essence to a neighborhood house, Christmas lights are hung from chimneys, and roof eaves, with cheer. But, remember, danger soon could appear. ]]></description>
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<title>The Founding of NASCAR</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:04:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some people love it, some people hate it, some people do a little bit of both, but one thing is for sure: no one can ignore it (or its fans). Whether it drives you giddy or drives you crazy, NASCAR is here to stay. For those who are in the former category (and there's a lot), there is one person to thank: the late, the great William France, Sr. ]]></description>
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<title>Week 8 NFL Power Rankings (From an Amateur)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:42:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It might seem like the NFL season is already over. Really, is anyone going to stop the Patriots? We find out next week when the best chance at taking the wind out of New England's sails comes to Foxborough.  For now, we wait and see and take a look at this week's results.]]></description>
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<title>The Enemies of Wine - What Not to Eat When Drinking</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:01:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Despite the dirty looks and obscene gestures I get whenever I drive by a field filled with cattle or stroll by the local chicken farm, I stand by the notion that red wine goes with red meat and white wine goes with white meat. Sorry Bessie, my apologies Chicken Little: it's just a fact among humans. Please stop trying to get us back with Mad Cow and Bird Flu. Your revenge tactics are getting old.]]></description>
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<title>For Trent Green, Retirement Beckons</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:55:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Last Sunday, quarterbacking a football team like he's done so many times before, Trent Green found himself in a familiar situation: unconscious. Sustaining his second serious concussion in thirteen months, Green lay motionless on the field for several minutes before being carted away. It was like September 10, 2006 all over again and now it should be all over, again.]]></description>
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<title>Removing Dog Stains</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:47:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone who has a dog probably has a carpet with their fair share of pet stains. Some dogs aren't trained to go outside and others, stopping just short of flipping you off as you point to the backyard, just don't care; it's not them who has to clean up the mess. You may have tried everything from punishing your Pomeranian to bribing your Boxer only to realize that the mantra is true: accidents happen. ]]></description>
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<title>Wine Club Helping Fight Against Breast Cancer</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:39:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the grand scheme of things, wine and breast cancer couldn't be more unalike. One is something that is meant to be savored and the other is, well, cancer, the "C-word." While they lay on opposite ends of life's spectrum, they've recently been pulled together in the form of a calendar. Developed by a wine club called SWILL (Several Wine Imbibers Liking Libations), this calendar benefits Living Beyond Breast Cancer, a nonprofit organization aimed at helping women affected to live their lives to the fullest. ]]></description>
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<title>Cha-Ching - Tips on Wedding Registries</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:31:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So, you're getting married. Let me be the first person (or the hundred and first person) to say congratulations. Planning a wedding can be hectic - getting a place, hiring a caterer, finding a photographer - but it can also be fun. The wedding registry, for example, is often an enjoyable part of the preparation. Even so, from those who have never been married to those who have walked down more aisles than they care to count, registering for a wedding can still come with frustration. Follow our tips to make it as easy as possible, giving yourself a gift in the process. ]]></description>
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<title>Trading Chris Chambers - Rebuilding for the Future</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:29:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Winless thus far in the season, it's pretty obvious the Miami Dolphins aren't going to win this year's Super Bowl. Now, sure, you could argue that the Dolphins can win their remaining ten games, make the playoffs and  - in grand underdog fashion - claw their way to the championship. They would win, in a word, swimmingly.]]></description>
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<title>What Your Landlord Won't Tell You</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:21:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many of us are caught in limbo as we wait to buy our first home. Whether we are caught because of a bad housing market or because of a bad balance in our savings account, we are caught just the same. Torn between a mortgage and living with the parents, we decide to rent an apartment. It's not exactly ownership but, for the time being, it'll do. ]]></description>
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<title>Halloween Safety Tips for Your House</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:11:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ghosts. Goblins. Hazards around the home: Halloween is filled with potential dangers. Not only do you have to make sure your kids are safe, teaching them to stay in groups and checking their candy before they eat it, but you also have to make sure your house is safe. The following are tips on how to protect pirates, princesses, cowboys, and any other trick-or-treaters who come your way. ]]></description>
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<title>Week 3 NFL Power Rankings (From an Amateur)</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:51:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As week three of the 2007 NFL season comes to a close, many of the undefeated were defeated: only five teams remain unbeaten. While it is still too early for the 1972 Miami Dolphins to start breaking out in a sweat, these teams are off to a great start. As for the rest of the NFL, some teams are good, some are bad, and some are just plain hopeless. ]]></description>
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<title>The Jason Taylor Dilemma</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:35:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now, I'm not one to spread rumors. Wait, what am I saying? I'm totally one to spread rumors. It's just my rumors usually involve stories of who lost their job or who is dating who but not admitting it. My rumors rarely involve sports, unless, of course, you count who did what in only a football jersey.]]></description>
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<title>Worn Out - The Saga of the Smoking Jacket</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:22:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ah, the smoking jacket: a fashion that has gone away, fallen into the clothing abyss with leg warmers, hoop skirts, and beloved parachute pants. On occasion, you might glimpse a smoking jacket, seeing one in an old movie or an oil panting hanging over a fireplace mantel. But, chances are, you don't come into contact with these types of jackets very often. Truth be told, they are a thing of yore: the concept of the smoking jacket has been smoked out.]]></description>
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<title>Week 2 NFL Power Rankings (From an Amateur)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:45:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As week two of the NFL came and went, one thing is certain - anything can happen. The Texans are dominating, Green Bay looks like they did in the mid 1990's, and Cleveland scored 51 points... in a single game. This craziness makes the power rankings a bit more challenging, but what the heck - we'll do them anyway.  ]]></description>
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<title>A Cuban Sandwich - The Best Thing With Sliced Bread</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:20:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to sandwiches, there is a variety to choose from. Some people love Grilled Cheese, others prefer Veggie. Some like Roast Beef and Cheddar, while others LUV the BLT. Some eat up Reuben's, or prefer their rhyming counterpart - the Cuban. For the latter lovers, the country of Cuba is to thank.]]></description>
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<title>Dinner Party Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:14:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a seasoned veteran of throwing dinner parties, having seemingly served as many people as the burger joint on the local corner, chances are you know what you're doing (or your guests are just too nice to say otherwise). For the first time thrower, or the thrower who has yet to find their favorite pitch, dinner parties might come served with a plateful of stress. They are supposed to be fun, but the act of getting everything together and making sure everyone is happy can weigh on you. That is, unless you have some help. ]]></description>
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<title>Blocking the Bay - How to Childproof Your Windows</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:08:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every year, people open pages of the newspaper to find tragic stories of children falling out of open windows. Windows, when it comes to child safety, are enemies. While it's easy to assume the parents or babysitter simply committed a huge lapse in judgment, the windows are, quite frankly, the pane: it's impossible to watch a child every second of every day. Keeping the windows secure is the answer. ]]></description>
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<title>The Songs of Wine</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:27:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to wine, we use a variety of our senses. Our sense of taste and our sense of smell helps us perceive flavors and aromas, our sense of sight helps us look for legs, helping us to identify body, and our sense of touch, well, that just helps us to make sure we grab a glass of wine, and not a can of beer. In fact, there is only one sense we don't really use - our sense of hearing.  ]]></description>
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<title>The Quotes of Wine</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:23:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wine quotes, like grapes themselves, tend to come in bunches. From those who've sipped a bottle of Riesling and claimed, "That's the best wine I've ever had," to those who, after a wild night, spend their morning assuring that they will "never drink again," quotes are part of wine culture. The famous and not so famous alike have uttered them. But, not surprisingly, it's only the famous that get theirs in print. ]]></description>
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<title>Preparing Yourself For Home Improv</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:19:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a perfect world, the word "improv" wouldn't be inside Home Improvement. After all, improving a house takes time, money, and, above most, patience. However, in the hustle and bustle of every day lives, with guests dropping over on 24 hour notice, family stopping in for a week's stay unexpectedly, and spouses volunteering your house for the annual, and large, Christmas party two days before it's scheduled, home improvement must sometimes be done with quick thinking.]]></description>
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<title>Miami Dolphins - So Much for Being Undefeated</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:15:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Well, so much for the 2007 Miami Dolphins following in the footsteps of their 1972 counterparts; these fins aren't going to be perfect. With an overtime loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday afternoon, the Dolphins find themselves 0-1. It can only go up from here. At least, that's what we're hoping.]]></description>
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<title>Week 1 NFL Power Rankings - From an Amateur</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:10:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As week one of the NFL season came and went, some teams won, some teams lost, and some teams, like the Buffalo Bills, had life put in perspective. With only one game down, and fifteen to go, it's hard to get a grasp on who is good, who is bad, and who is just plain awful. But, with our week one power rankings, we are trying to do just that.  ]]></description>
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<title>Attics - No Longer Just for Storage</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:08:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Despite the fact that every house I've ever lived in has had one, I've never actually been in an attic. I find this kind of odd. I mean, it's not like I refused to go into one, fearing I would be encountered by an unwelcoming family of bats or, worse, a rabid Christmas tree sick and tired of being locked up eleven months at a time. I just have had no reason to take that upward journey. ]]></description>
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<title>Coffee and Health</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:50:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For those who routinely greet a beeping alarm clock with a shriek of denial, coffee is more than a welcoming morning drink: it's a way of life. But, even for those not in need of an intervention by the Hills Brothers, coffee can be filled with lots of benefits, lots of health benefits.]]></description>
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<title>Vintage Wine - What's it All About?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:16:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Vintage, when it comes to wine, has a unique definition: it isn't merely an old, classic bottle or one wearing a Guns and Roses hat and Van Halen (pre Sammy Hagar) shirt. In wine, vintage is defined as being made from a particular harvest or a specific crop. A 1989 vintage Riesling, for example, is made up of grapes from - you guessed it - 1989. ]]></description>
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<title>Removing Red Wine Stains</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:33:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are few things that will send a clean freak into a nervous breakdown like a red wine stain - red, red wine, when it's spilled on the table and running onto the carpet, doesn't make you feel so fine. No matter what UB40 says. ]]></description>
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<title>Football - For The Girls</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:27:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tis the season for the start of the NFL. Fa la la la la, la la la la. For men, this often means studying stats, drafting fantasy players, and dedicating every Sunday for the rest of the year to one thing: the game. For women, the start of the NFL might mean the very same thing or it may mean something entirely different.]]></description>
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<title>Football Party Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:19:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the football season kicks off, fans everywhere fight for their right to (throw a) party. A ritual of the season, living rooms once used to house dinners and casual visits with friends are turned into the best seats outside of the stadium. ]]></description>
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<title>Keeping Your House Safe and Sound</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:08:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your house is your home and it demands protection. Not only does it need to be sheltered from fire, weather, and the seasonal invasion of miller-moths, but it also needs to be protected from break-ins. The following are tips on how to keep your house, and your mind, safe and sound...]]></description>
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<title>Toasting the Memory of Baron Elie de Rothschild</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:17:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the USA, there are the Rockefellers, the Kennedy's, the Carnegies and, of course, the Jordans. In France, there are the Rothschilds. A family who was originally known for banking, they eventually put their money where their grapes were and became producers of some of France's finest wines. In many ways, they remain one of the French's most influential families: if the nursery rhyme talked of an investor, a banker, and a cabernet maker, the three men in the tub would have undoubtedly been Rothschilds.  ]]></description>
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<title>Benefits of Chocolate</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:14:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For any of you who find pleasure in the occasional vice, chances are, you have more than one. Lurking in the dark alleys of your indulgences may sit other things: alcohol, coffee, pizza with extra cheese, or even chocolate. ]]></description>
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<title>Basics of Grapes</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:04:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a wine writer, I tend to write a lot about, that's right, wine. From wine tasting to ordering wine in a restaurant, I've covered a plethora of wine related topics: yes, I've seen, and drank, it all. But, it occurred to me the other day that I haven't given the heart of wine, the grape, its day in the sun. Turns out, I feel rather bad about this, especially when I see the solemn look on a grape's face. After all, only writing about wines instead of the very thing that they come from may make a Merlot happy, but it leaves grapes crushed. ]]></description>
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<title>You Had Me at Merlot - One of the Most Famous Red Wines</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:48:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[At the end of last week, after finishing a wine article on Riesling, I felt a little guilty, bad that I had left red wine out of the limelight. For a while, I shook this feeling off - I mean, I can't possibly talk about all wine types at all times. But, as I soon felt a bottle of red wine powerfully tapping me on the shoulder and angrily uttering, "Ahem," I gave in and decided I would do for red what I did for white. Easy there Pahlmeyer Napa, you had me at merlot. ]]></description>
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<title>Turn It On - The DIY Network, Something For Everyone</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:00:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do it Yourself home improvement has a tendency to bring out the handyman and handywomen in everyone, even those who aren't particularly handy. For this reason, do it yourselfers are often forced to seek guidance: they read books, they attend seminars, they consult their local hardware store, they call their father in hopes that someone, somewhere, will tell them what the heck they are doing. While all these sources may prove helpful, some do it yourselfers choose to take a different route: they turn to the DIY network. ]]></description>
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<title>The Most Quotable Movies</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:46:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Movies, we love to love them. They offer us an outlet to laugh, to cry, to hope and to dream. They also offer us a chance to quote.  Some movies have us at hello with one or two great lines, while others have so many great remarks, we don't even know how to pick out the best. The following is our list of most quotable films, movies filled with golden lines that quickly turn us into copycats.  ]]></description>
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<title>Soap Operas - Why We Love Them and We Hate Them</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:46:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When I was growing up, my sister was a huge Days of Our Lives fan, a fact that did not get past me without mockery. While she watched her soap opera, I made fun of her: I uttered snide comments as she talked about the show's greatness, I hid the Soap Opera Digests she purchased at the grocery store, and I rolled my eyes whenever she rushed home from school to turn on DOOL, thus keeping me from watching a much more realistic show (Duck Tales) in the process.  As much fun as I made of her, the tables were turned when I began watching Days of Our Lives in high school. Turns out, I kind of like it too. The vacuum of television series, it had a way of just sucking me in. ]]></description>
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<title>Five Things You Need Before Do It Yourself Home Improvement</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:04:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do it Yourself, or DIY, is an increasingly popular trend in home improvement: it allows you to think outside the tool box. As many people question why they should hire someone else for things they can do themselves, projects are taken on by home owners instead of contractors. While DIY does have its advantages, it also has disadvantages. On the negative side, DIY projects require much more preparation than simply hiring help. The following is a list of five things you need to keep your DIY from being DOA.]]></description>
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<title>Marino Trivia- How Much Do You Know About Dan the Man?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:51:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the never ending quarterback controversy, different quarterbacks are described by different people as being the greatest ever. Some people believe that Joe Montana, with his San Francisco dynasty, was the greatest. Others think that John Elway, with "The Drive" and his come from behind wins, was top dog. Certain people even argue that Archie Manning, had he ever played for a decent team, would have gone down in history. ]]></description>
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<title>To Heaven's Sideline- Bill Walsh Dies at age 75</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:10:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[His demeanor, humble. His leadership, extraordinary. His brilliance, legend. The final 4th quarter has come to an end for one of football's greatest coaches. Bill Walsh passed away on July 30th at the age of 75 after a three year battle with Leukemia. ]]></description>
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<title>Buh-Bye - The Shortest-Lived Television Series to Split the Small Screen</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:55:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ah, short-lived TV shows: you gotta love 'em.  There is nothing quite like shows that are so bad they live in infamy. From shows that are on the air for just one episode, to those that stay for a few weeks, short-lived TV shows are really quite easy to miss: if you blink, you'll do just that. The following are some of the shortest-lived TV shows of all time: they are gone because they're rotten. ]]></description>
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<title>Riesling - A Wine for the Wine Hater</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:48:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In our world, there are people who don't like wine. Now, this idea may make most of us gasp in shock and yell out "Grape Scots!:" someone saying they don't like wine is like someone saying they don't like breathing. But, it's true. Some people find merlot too tart or port too sugary and they end up thinking there is no wine out there they can call their very own. Luckily for these people, there's Riesling. ]]></description>
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<title>Stop the Presses - Celebrities We are Completely Sick of Hearing About</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:40:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[From CNN to the Enquirer, from Larry King to Barbra Walters, celebrities are in the news constantly. This is intriguing, to a point, but it often changes from intriguing to just annoying. This is particularly true when it comes to certain celebrities, celebrities that are shoved down our throats whenever our mouths are even slightly open. The following is a list of some of the celebrities who are always in the news, even when they shouldn't be. 
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<title>The History of Rum</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:33:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An early alcoholic drink, rum has been around since ancient times. Nothing if not old, it is practically forced to walk with a (sugar) cane. Though it wasn't first distilled in plantations until the 17th century, rum is believed to have existed thousands of years prior in the form of brum, a drink made by the Malay people. In the 14th century, Marco Polo (the explorer, not the swimming pool game) wrote about a wine made of sugar, giving further credence to the belief that rum was around before the 1600's. ]]></description>
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<title>Don Shula- How Much Do You Know About Miami's Main Man?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:59:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If there is one person who is Mr. Miami, it's Don Shula. The coach of the Dolphins for practically ever, Don Shula, even in retirement, is one of the most recognizable faces in sports. As a leader, he knew how to win, he knew how to carry himself, and he knew how to keep his players disciplined. But, what do you know about him? Take our quiz to find out if you make Don Shula proud or if you come across as a dead fish.]]></description>
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<title>Getting Rid of Mice the Natural Way</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:44:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the world of home ownership, uninvited guests show up from time to time. Everything from In-laws to grown children, from spiders to mice always seem to appear as if out of nowhere, bags of luggage and a used one way ticket in hand. Though there may be no repellent for some of these guests, mice can usually be controlled. 
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<title>Five Things Every Home Should Have</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:11:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to a house, there are things that are essential. Sure a floor, a ceiling, and walls all fall into this category, a house can't exist without them. But, once the basics are in place, a house needs certain things to make it a home. The following five things help it do just that. ]]></description>
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<title>Barley Wine and Cigars - A Dynamic Duo</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:14:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The saying, "it's lonely at the top," is true for cigars. A type of smoke that makes the Marlboro man look weak rather than rugged, cigars have a way of excluding themselves from the group. Yet, you can't fault the cigars. They might not want us to elevate their reputation and status by deeming them synonymous with luxury and sophistication; for all we know, cigars are standing in the background - looking lovingly at pipes and cigarettes - yelling, "Can't we all just get along?" Luckily, cigars might have found something to relieve their loneliness: they just may have a lifelong companion in barley wine. ]]></description>
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