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<description><![CDATA[Kathleen Karlsen is an expert in symbolism, visualization, mind-body medicine and design psychology. Kathleen utilizes her talents as a writer, teacher, fine artist and consultant to share her belief in the human potential for self-transformation and healing.

Kathleen's knowledge of visual design and marketing help others to bring their own services and products to the world. Kathleen has a BA in art, an MA in humanities and advanced training in education. Karlsen currently lives in Bozeman, Montana with her husband and five children.]]></description>
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<title>Stunning Decor: Paintings of Waves and Water</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Water paintings alternately soothe and calm us or excite us with the reminder of fun, holidays and leisure time. Water paintings help to balance environments with lots of fire elements such as red, yellow and orange colors. Learn more about famous water paintings.]]></description>
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<title>The Power of Ocean Paintings</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ocean paintings can grace the walls of homes both near and far from the ocean. Ocean paintings are wonderful for those living far from the ocean to remind them of the peace and repetitive sounds and images that have brought tranquility to mankind forever. As for those right on the beach, ocean paintings are a way to bring the outdoors inside. Learn more about the power of ocean paintings.]]></description>
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<title>The Feng Shui Metal Element for Wealth</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The five element form of feng shui classifies various aspects of interior design and feng shui artwork according to their relationship to the predominant forces in nature. The metal element can be symbolic of longevity and lifelong promises or commitments. Feng shui metals have a very yang quality, helping to attract physical wealth and abundance into your life. Learn more about decorating with the metal element.]]></description>
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<title>Using Feng Shui Colors for Success</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Feng shui colors are related to each of the five elements. Colors can be incorporated in your environment through painted walls, artwork, furniture, and other accessories. Learn how to increase and balance natural elements in your home and life through color.]]></description>
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<title>Feng Shui Decor: The Wood and Water Elements</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The five element form of feng shui classifies various aspects of interior design and feng shui artwork according to their relationship to the predominant forces in nature. The quality of the water element is very yin, meaning that it is very light, feminine and expansive. The wood element represents intuition, luck, confidence, and trust. Learn how to increase and balance these natural elements in your home and life.]]></description>
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<title>Electrical Safety Tips for Apartments</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Electrical shock can be dangerous and keeping your apartment electrically safe is vital for your security and that of your family. You can start by conducting an electrical inspection of your own. Learn more.]]></description>
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<title>Safety Tips for Apartment Living</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A feeling of personal security enhances our quality of life, especially in our homes. These safety tips are especially good to follow for apartment living. Learn more.]]></description>
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<title>Apartment Safety Tips for Women Living Alone</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Although living alone can be a liberating and creative experience, women must make a conscientious effort to follow safety tips in order to maintain their personal security. Learn more here.]]></description>
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<title>Safety Tips for Cooking in Apartments</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Cooking in small apartment kitchens or kitchenettes can be challenging, but rewarding if you enjoy cooking for yourself and others. Of primary importance is keeping your apartment kitchen safe. Learn more here.]]></description>
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<title>Avoiding Seasonal Health Challenges With Essential Oils</title>
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<description><![CDATA[As the seasons change, we are often met with challenges to our health including colds, flu and viral infections. Today's modern medicine has attempted to formulate antibiotics and vaccines to combat even more complex flu viruses, bacterial infections and what are termed super germs. Learn how to support your health with essential oils.]]></description>
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<title>Essential Oils for Emotional Health</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The positive effects of essential oils on stress, mental fatigue and insomnia, as well as depression and anxiety are well known. Because of the concentrated and complex chemical nature of essential oils, they are not only safe to use, but also they send quick messages to the brain and central nervous system. Learn more here.]]></description>
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<title>Downsizing for Apartment Living</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Whether you are moving from home to a student apartment for college or moving out of your three bedroom home because all the kids are grown and gone, the process of downsizing can be daunting. Sorting through all that stuff that we all seem to accumulate requires difficult decision-making. Learn more here.]]></description>
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<title>Feng Shui Tips for Apartment Dwellers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui is also known as the art of placement or the art of flow. Having now been updated to suit modern society, this ancient practice provides helpful tips on how to maintain positive energy in our living spaces. Learn more here.]]></description>
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<title>How Are Aromatherapy Oils Created?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:08:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Essential oils can be extracted in three basic ways: steam distillation, cold-pressing, and solvent-extraction. Learn more about this ancient art.]]></description>
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<title>Organizing Ideas For Apartment Living</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:24:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Apartment living can feel cramped and cluttered unless you make a little time for organizing and creating a feeling of spaciousness. Some simple tips can turn your cozy abode into a welcome retreat.]]></description>
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<title>Tips For Decorating Your Student Apartment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The number one key for decorating your student apartment is Keep It Simple! If you've been living at mom and dad's house, leave all non-essentials at home and just bring the items you really need with you. Learn more.]]></description>
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<title>On Your Own - Budgeting For Apartment Living</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:52:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Managing your money to live on your own can be a big challenge. Determining how much you can spend for rent involves looking at the big picture of all of your expenses. Don't forget key components of your personal budget when calculating what you can pay for rent. Learn more here.]]></description>
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<title>How to Find a Great Roommate</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:38:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finding a great roommate with whom you can share an apartment and still remain sane can be a major deal-breaker. Give some thought to the issues raised in this article and you'll be prepared to take the leap.]]></description>
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<title>Tips For Finding a Great Student Apartment</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:19:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finding a place to live can be one of the most challenging aspects of going off to college. Being prepared is the key to finding and securing the apartment of your choice. Learn more here.]]></description>
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<title>Finding Your Place in Bozeman, Montana</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:56:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are looking to live in a place with fantastic scenery, great outdoor activities and a wholesome family environment, consider a beautiful little town nestled in the mountains not far from Big Sky, a world class ski resort. Bozeman, Montana has enough big town amenities to keep you happy in a small town setting. Learn more here.]]></description>
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<title>Create a Personal History Video</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:51:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is the traditional photo album a sufficient means of recording significant life events in a world full of digital video cameras, cell phones with video capacity, personal DVD players and ubiquitous TV reality shows? Not any more! Learn more about personal history videos here.]]></description>
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<title>The Value of Corporate Training Videos</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:09:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Training videos are a critical component in a wide variety of employee training programs. Training videos can streamline the training process for new employees and quickly update the skills of current employees. Training videos are a cost-effective way to give your employees the skills they need to be successful. Learn more here.]]></description>
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<title>Magic and Miracles in New Thought Beliefs</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 16:17:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although the supernatural world has not traditionally been open to scientific study, many recent religious movements often called New Thought teachings have developed doctrines which advocate a direct approach to learning and utilizing the laws of the unseen realms. Learn more here.]]></description>
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<title>Self-Mastery in the New Spirituality</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 15:02:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The real work of spirituality is to achieve one's own potential. The increasingly levels of peace, health and harmony that can be achieved in a variety of ways are what really matter. Learn more here.]]></description>
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<title>Psychology and the Order of the Universe</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 14:34:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Those with decidedly psychological approaches to explaining the order of the universe tend to view life symbolically. The supernatural world itself may simply be a deep part of man's mental and emotional selves. Learn more here.]]></description>
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<title>The New Shamans and Ongoing Revelation</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 14:33:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The principles of New Thought spirituality are based on spiritual laws or scientific principles. Other new religious movements have placed a greater amount of emphasis on supernatural beings. Learn more here.]]></description>
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<title>The Practitioner Versus the Shaman</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 14:32:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The role of practitioners in what can rightly be called mental science churches can be viewed as within both the realms of religion and magic. Learn more here.]]></description>
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<title>The History of Ayurvedic Medicine</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 20:52:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the far distant past in the majestic Himalayas, the science of Ayrveda began a long evolution over the course of 5,000 years. A synergistic system which combines science, religion and philosophy, Ayurvedic medicine was originally practiced by the prophets known as rishis. Learn more about ayurvedic medicine here.]]></description>
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<title>Foundations of Modern Herbalism</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 20:52:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The ancient theory of the four humors was the theoretical foundation of health and disease from the days of Galen through the 17th century. This intriguing theory held that the four elements in nature--fire, air, water and earth--correspond to four fluids in the body--blood, yellow bile, black bile and phlegm. Herbs were believed to positively affect the humors through four properties: hot, dry, cold and moist. Learn more about herbal medicine here.]]></description>
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<title>European Herbal Traditions</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 19:19:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The ancient Greeks left an indelible mark on the classical European medical tradition. Possibly the most famous of all doctors was Hippocrates, immortalized as the namesake of the Hippocratic Oath, who placed great emphasis on diet, fresh water, sunshine and exercise. Learn more about herbal medicine here.]]></description>
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<title>Herbal Mythology and Ancient Civilizations</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 19:19:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Herbal mythology is a facet of nearly every ancient civilization including the Egyptian, Greek, Arabian and Native American cultures. Learn more about herbal medicine here.]]></description>
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<title>The Mystical Lore of Plants</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 19:19:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In his quest to understand and conquer the awesome energies of nature, man has diligently sought to discover the secret powers of plants--his primary source for food, clothing, shelter and weapons. And in times of pain and illness, man has instinctively turned to his botanical allies for comfort and healing. Learn more about herbal medicine here.]]></description>
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<title>Aromatherapy Oil From Chamomile Flowers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 19:19:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flowers have been used as healing agents for thousands of years. Aromatherapy oils are the most concentrated form of the active ingredients present in flowers. One of the more familiar flowers used to produce aromatherapy oils is the chamomile flower. Learn more here.]]></description>
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<title>Philosophy in a Nutshell - The Mind, the Body and Reality</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:21:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An issue which is both highly personal and quite universal is the problem of the nature of man or the mind-body problem. Is man different from animals, plants and machines? Will robots or computers ever be identical to man? Read more.]]></description>
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<title>America's Best Classic Films - Animal Crackers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:16:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Animal Crackers (1930), directed by Victor Heerman and starring the Marx brothers, is a celebration of almost unceasing dialogue and verbal humor. Read more about this classic film.]]></description>
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<title>America's Best Films - The Jazz Singer</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:13:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first feature length "talkie" reached the big screen in the 1927 hit The Jazz Singer. The musical score is a potpourri of melodies including Tchaikowsky, traditional Hebrew music, and popular ballads. Even with the limited "real-time" sound, the characterization of the individual actors and actresses is prominent. Read more.]]></description>
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<title>America's Best Films - The Birth of a Nation</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:09:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The significance of D.W. Griffith's controversial film The Birth of A Nation (1915) can hardly be overstated. Even for eyes and minds numbed by the extravagant special effects of today's movie industry, the scope and sheer artistry of this film is undeniable. Read more.]]></description>
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<title>Philosophy in a Nutshell - Religion and Society</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:58:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Throughout history, one of the major philosophical debates has centered around the problem of God and religion. Connected to this debate is the question of morality and society. Learn about the basic arguments of philosophy in these critical arenas.]]></description>
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<title>Philosophy in a Nutshell - Freedom Versus Determinism</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:49:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Two of the most important and most noble purposes of philosophy are to promote intellectual independence and to awaken the thirst for wisdom. Put simply, philosophy aims to get individuals to think, hopefully to ponder deeply about more fundamental issues than those which occupy most of our everyday lives. A brief examination of the issue of freedom versus determinism helps to define the scope of philosophy and related controversies. Learn more.]]></description>
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<title>The Artistic Vision of David Lean's Dr Zhivago</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Doctor Zhivago (1965) is a sweeping epic saturated with the thematic concerns, aesthetic sensitivities and story-telling abilities of director David Lean. David Lean, like the character of Doctor Zhivago, is undeniably a poet, and he tells his love story against the backdrop of the Russian revolution in cadences that are often more artistic than realistic.]]></description>
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<title>The Influence of Jackson Pollock on Modern Abstract Painting</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:39:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the challenges for abstract painting in general, and for the American Color Field painters in particular, was to find a way to successfully create a larger format. The Cubist painters had utilized forms that limited the size of their pieces since they could not be related to one another in a unified manner across a wide area of canvas. Leading the way to solve this problem was Jackson Pollock. Read more.]]></description>
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<title>Cubism and the Work of Kenneth Noland</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The structure of Cubism, based on light and dark rather than color relationships, was essentially graphic. Kenneth Noland, one of the most prominent American color field painters, desired to transform this into a structure based on color. Noland chose to base his works on simplified geometric forms which would serve merely as racks for color. Read more.]]></description>
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<title>Fauvism and the American Color Field Painters</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Fauvism was a short-lived approach to painting focused in France between 1905 and 1907. Fauvism was characterized by inventive shapes and lines, a pictorial logic based on internal relationships rather than naturalism, and the use of bright, sensationalistic color. The central role of color in painting is the aspect of Fauvism most notably shared with the American Color Field painters. Read more.]]></description>
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<title>The Role of Surrealism in American Color Field Painting</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:12:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The large scale that the Abstract Expressionists and the Color Field painters shared was a major break with the historical convention of easel painting. The scale of these works, which allow the viewer to actually "walk into" the painting since the edges disappear from the viewer's line of vision. Read more.]]></description>
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<title>Painting Big - Modern Art and the Large Scale Canvas</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:08:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The large scale that the Abstract Expressionists and the Color Field painters shared was a major break with the historical convention of easel painting. The scale of these works, which allow the viewer to actually "walk into" the painting since the edges disappear from the viewer's line of vision. Read more.]]></description>
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<title>Abstract Expressionism and the American Color Field Painters</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:05:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The contemporary movement known as Abstract Expressionism greatly affected all three major American Color Field artists: Helen Frankenthaler (1928- ), Morris Louis (1912-1962) and Kenneth Noland (1924- ). In fact, many art historians refer to the Color Field painters in general as "second generation" Abstract Expressionists. Learn more.]]></description>
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<title>The Role of Color in Modern Art - The Work of Kenneth Noland</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The work of Kenneth Noland is characterized by carefully planned geometric patterns and color dynamics. Noland's greatest desire was to find equilibrium between structure and color.]]></description>
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<title>The Role of Color in Modern Art - The Work of Morris Louis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Morris Louis, one of the most prominent painters in the American color field tradition, worked with intense hues from the start of his career. Although these are subdued by his method of multiple layering, Louis's success with paintings consisting of swathes of intense colors is seen in the vast majority of his mature works.]]></description>
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<title>Color Symbolism in Modern Art - The Work of Helen Frankenthaler</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Color in art has a traditional set of meanings. For example, red has almost inevitably been related to fire, blood, and danger. Black has been indicative of death, emptiness and mourning. The use of color in contemporary works has often rejected these traditional meanings. Instead, color can be imbued with personal and unconventional meanings.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Modern Art - Helen Frankenthaler and American Color Field Painting</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:38:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Foremost among the American Color Field painters is Helen Frankenthaler (1928- ). Frankenthaler's response to the problem of art's dual nature of reality and illusion often includes the unmistakable landscape elements that she shares with Impressionism. Learn more.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Modern Art - Art Critics and American Color Field Painting</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:36:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Art critics have searched for years to codify the definitive characteristics of American Color Field painting. Among other names, Color Field painting has been alternately known as Post-Painterly Abstraction, New Abstraction, and Abstract Imagism. Learn more.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Modern Art - Reality and Illusion in the Work of Morris Louis</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:33:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Morris Louis' continuation of the Impressionist's exploration of light and color resulted in two major avenues of expression. First, he produced a series of works, known as the Veils, in which he utilized multiple layers of thinned paint to create translucent shapes. In contrast with this practice, many of Louis' subsequent series, especially the Stripes and Unfurleds, allowed the colors to stand independently in almost stark juxtaposition to one another. Read more.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Modern Art - The Target Paintings of Kenneth Noland</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In his circle paintings, Noland successfully uses a simple arrangement of concentric circles (sometimes referred to as "targets") to display his incredibly keen sense of color. The optical effects of flat tints of contiguous colors were perhaps investigated more thoroughly by Kenneth Noland than by any other modern artist. Learn more.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Modern Art - American Color Field Painting</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:53:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Understanding modern art can be a challenge. Read this informative article about contemporary artists who paint purely with color, a fascinating group known as the American color field painters.]]></description>
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<title>Reducing Stress With Flower Paintings</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:48:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can the decor in a room help relieve stress? A 1996 study conducted by Virginia Lohr and others showed that rooms and offices decorated with plants and flowers help reduce stress, as measured by decreased blood pressure and pulse rates. Read more.]]></description>
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<title>Archangel Raphael, Angel of Healing</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:57:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Archangel Raphael is recognized as the angel of healing in the Christian, Islamic and Judaic traditions. Archangel Raphael is the patron saint of doctors and medical practitioners. Learn more.]]></description>
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<title>Alexander Scriabin And The Invention Of Multimedia Art</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 14:08:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of Scriabin's most famous musical pieces, a composition called Prometheus, was scored for orchestra, piano, organ, chorus and a special instrument called the Clavier a Lumieres. This ground-breaking instrument projected color lights onto a screen. Read more about the earliest multimedia art.]]></description>
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<title>Wassily Kandinsky As A Prophet Of The Multimedia Age</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 14:06:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944), one of the most well known artists, esthetic philosophers and synesthetes of his day, believed unequivocally in the link between color and sound. Learn more.]]></description>
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<title>Color Perception And Harmony - A Scientific Approach</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 14:06:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The brilliant chemist M.E. Chevreul (1789-1889) changed the entire course of modern art with his insightful theories concerning color perception and color harmony. The effort to devise a scientific approach to color usage was foremost in the minds of eminent physicists and chemists in the nineteenth century.]]></description>
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<title>The Roots Of Multimedia - The Modern Debate About Color And Sound</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 13:53:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A number of classical and modern composers found correlations between color and sound. Learn more about these early roots of multimedia.]]></description>
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<title>The Roots Of Multimedia - Middle Ages And The Renaissance</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 13:52:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, a variety of musicians and artists envisioned an art form that would combine color and sound. Learn about the early roots of our multimedia world.]]></description>
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<title>The Roots Of Multimedia - Ancient Greek Ideas About Color And Sound</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 13:51:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Throughout history, the potential correspondence between color and sound has received repeated attention from prominent philosophers, artists, musicians and scientists. Learn about the ideas of the ancient Greeks.]]></description>
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<title>Surrealism - The Weird And The Cool</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 14:57:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The arena of subjective, inner realities is perhaps best embodied in the art movement known as Surrealism. Learn more about the philosophy and strange results of surrealistic art.]]></description>
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<title>Surrealism - Exalting The Unconscious</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 14:56:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The shift from pure representational art to a quest to express feelings continues to be a fundamental difference between the traditional art of realism and the concerns of modernism. Read about the weird and the cool art known as surrealism.]]></description>
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<title>What Is An E-Book?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 14:00:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of e-books versus conventional books. What are e-books and how are they read?]]></description>
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<title>A Quantum Physics Approach To Poverty And Wealth</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 13:57:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When one person is rich, does this take away from others? Does one person's wealth create poverty for someone else? According to quantum physics, life is all a matter of vibration and energy. Learn more.]]></description>
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<title>The Mystical Art Of Wassily Kandinsky</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 13:10:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Kandinsky's spiritual philosophy led him further and further into abstraction. Kandinsky believed that when the new millennium arrived, the end of history would be at hand. Read more.]]></description>
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<title>Mixed Media Art - Pursuing Artistic Innovation</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 13:09:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mixed media art refers to artwork in which more than one type of material, paint or objects have been used. Many interesting effects can be achieved by using mixed media. Read more.]]></description>
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<title>Living By Design</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 13:09:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Perhaps there are really only two choices in life: either we are the creators of our destiny or we are slaves to our circumstances. I'd prefer to claim responsibility. As far as I can see, we either live by design or we die by default. Read more.]]></description>
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<title>Friendly Bankers And Sugar Highs</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 13:08:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One fine day a couple of years ago, I went to set up a bank account for my fine art business. I brought three children along for the auspicious event: Joseph (six years old), Michael (four years old) and Christopher (eight months old). I thought I could just add a DBA (Doing Business As) to my personal account, but it was far more complicated than that.]]></description>
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<title>From Expressionism To Impressionism - Art Of The Individual And Society</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 13:08:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The inner realism of the Expressionists was tortured self-examination. Read about how the Impressionists brought art full circle back to rational science and the orderliness of society.]]></description>
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<title>School Events That Hit The Spot</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 13:07:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why is it that some children's school events rank about the same as going to the mall with my fourteen year old daughter to find a black tank top hat has to be absolutely plain with straps that are exactly 1 1/2" wide and the length is also critical (not too long or too short) and she's looking at everything else in the store just for fun while two of her younger brothers are repeatedly playing the game where they hide in the center of the clothing rack? I mean, I love watching my kids sing songs and recite...]]></description>
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<title>Nature's Pharmacy</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:33:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[From the ancient courts of the pharaohs to the aisles of our modern health food stores, the amazing world of herbs and their mythical lore have fascinated mankind. Stories and legends about the secret powers of herbs can be found all over the world, and detailed volumes outlining their specific uses have been treasured by both kings and peasants. This article will explore many facets of these natural herbs and examine their important role in both ancient and modern societies.]]></description>
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<title>The Art of Earthworks - Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:13:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Earthworks movement, a unique part of the history of contemporary art, clearly had something to say about society, technology and modern culture. Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty is the most well-known and fascinating example of modern earthworks.]]></description>
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<title>The Healing Power of Puzzles</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:12:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Putting together a jigsaw puzzle exercises both the left and right brain simultaneous. Successfully finding one or more pieces in a puzzle encourages the production of dopamine, a brain chemical that improves learning and memory. Find out how puzzles increase longevity and improve health.]]></description>
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<title>The Fascinating Tradition of Symbolic Housewarming Presents</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:03:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Buying a new house-especially a first home-is one of the thrills of a lifetime. The importance of this event has been recognized in cultures around the world for centuries. Find out about the fascinating tradition of giving symbolic housewarming gifts.]]></description>
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<title>Finding Fine Art Gifts For Birthdays</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:03:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Birthday gifts are all about personality. Giving prints or fine art for a birthday gift requires some thought about the recipient's personality, the season of year and the recipient's interests and hobbies.]]></description>
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<title>Statistical Sampling in a Nutshell - Understanding Non-Random Samples</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:33:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Understanding the basics of statistical sampling is essential to making sense of the information you read every day in newspapers, online and from other sources. This article briefly covers the basics of the most common forms of sampling: non-random and random sampling.]]></description>
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<title>Decorating For Health - The Role of Art in Healthcare Facilities</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:15:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The role of art in healthcare facilities goes back at least as far as the ancient Egyptians. More recent studies indicate that "healing art" affect the autonomic nervous system, hormonal balance, brain neurotransmitters, the immune system and the blood flow to all organs in the body. Find out what types of art are healing and why neurophysiologists also believe that art can be critical in the healing process.]]></description>
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<title>Improving Educational Outcomes Through Classroom Design</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:07:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Educators are always looking for ways to increase educational outcomes for their students. One often-overlooked area that can assist in this quest is to consider the impact of interior design in classrooms. Children have heightened sensibilities and take in details that adults may miss. Read more.]]></description>
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<title>Feng Shui, Art and the Five Elements</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:06:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The five element form of feng shui classifies various aspects of interior design, including the artwork that we choose to hang on our walls, according to their relationship to the predominant forces in nature. The five element system is both a philosophical and practical approach to assessing human wellness on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.]]></description>
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<title>Feng Shui - Acupuncture For Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:06:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Feng shui, a 5,000 year old art aimed at aligning buildings with the fundamental forces of nature, is a unique approach to indoor environments. Feng shui works much like acupuncture. Find out more about "cures" for your home and life.]]></description>
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<title>Designing For Life - Architecture and Design Psychology</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:05:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Design psychology is the use of psychology as the fundamental principle for design decisions in architecture and interior design. How can architectural spaces be designed for optimal privacy, comfort and efficiency? Find out in this article.]]></description>
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<title>Pop Art - From Soup Cans to Marilyn Monroe</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:23:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pop art is one of the most well-known and fascinating art movements in the twentieth century. The pop art audience was typically young and glamorous. Find out why pop art remains one of the most influential movements in modern art.]]></description>
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<title>Saving Civilization Through Architecture - Rationalism and the International Style</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:13:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A recurring theme in all forms of modern art is the attempt to reform civilization through art. In the first half of the twentieth century, this idea was taken quite literally in the realm of architecture. Discover why the architect saw himself as a potential savior for mankind.]]></description>
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<title>Cubism - An Artistic Revolution</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:12:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What was inside the head of the artists who created the strange, angular paintings that have come to be called Cubism? Find out in this informative article about the influences and results of one of modern art's most influential movements.]]></description>
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<title>Reducing School Stress For Children - Navigating From Home to School</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:12:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this age when very few children walk or ride to school on their own each day, psychologists are discovering how important it is for young children to understanding the location of their school location in relationship to the location of their own home. How can we reduce this stress for our children and help them learn at the same time?]]></description>
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<title>The Amazing Yucca Flowers - State Flower of New Mexico</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:30:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The yucca plant is one of forty different species that inhabit the southwestern United States and Mexico. The flower symbolism associated with the cactus flower is endurance, my heart burns with love and maternal love. Cacti are distinctive and unusual plants, adapted to extremely arid and hot climates, with a wide range of features which conserve water.]]></description>
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<title>The Resurrection Flower - Montana's Bitterroot Wildflower</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:29:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The bitterroot has been a Montana icon for centuries. Also know as the "resurrection flower," the plant is legendary for its ability to live for more than a year without water. Learn more about this fascinating plant collected by Lewis and Clark.]]></description>
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<title>Dressing Your Home For Success - The Importance of the Third Skin</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:27:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The buildings where we live, work and play have been aptly referred to by human ecologists as our "third skin." How do these environments define our boundaries and reveal our hidden selves? Learn why decorating is a critical skill for anyone intent on moving up the social ladder.]]></description>
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<title>The Psychology of Modern Art in a Nutshell</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:24:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The era of modern art has been marked with an unprecedented pluralism in styles and movements. Responding to a world in a state of perpetual flux, modern art renews itself by delving deeply into the most hidden and the most sublime aspects of life.]]></description>
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<title>The Amazing Art of Color - Music</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:39:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The experiences of color and music have always been closely intertwined. Even in contemporary times, many mystics and followers of occult traditions have insisted that particular colors and types of music, especially synchronized combinations of color-music, possess the ability to induce trances and hypnotic states and healing.]]></description>
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<title>What is a Giclee?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:38:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The proliferation of modern printing technologies has left many consumers and collectors confused about the value of various types of prints. What are giclees? What about signed and numbered prints, limited edition prints and digital prints? Which ones are the best quality and what are the differences between them?]]></description>
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<title>Improving Your Life and Home With Essential Oils</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:25:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Essential oils are a practical and cost effective solution to offset many of the detrimental effects of poor indoor air quality. And the delightful fragrances of aromatherapy are beneficial for the mind and spirit, too.]]></description>
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<title>Creating the Future Through Visualization</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:23:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Read about fascinating experiences of actually creating the future through visualization. Usually viewed as the prerogative of crystal ball gazers and tarot card readers, using the "mind's eye" is a power designed to give you that miraculous ability.]]></description>
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<title>Sunflowers - Worshipping the Sun</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:55:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sunflowers are symbolic of adoration. Sunflowers turn their heads to the sun, which is the origin of their common name. Sunflowers belong to the genus helianthus, a reference to Helios, the sun god. Sunflowers are native to the Americas and are the state flower of Kansas.]]></description>
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<title>Zinnia - The Cinderella Flower</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:48:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The original zinnias were found in the early 1500s in the wilds of Mexico. They were so dull and unattractive that the Aztec name for them meant "eyesore." Today the number of colors and flower forms available is astonishing. Learn about the transformation of this Cinderella flower.]]></description>
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<title>Tulipmania and the Herald of Spring</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:47:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tulipmania once ruled in the Netherlands. Tulips come in a fantastic variety of shapes and colors and the bulbs were traded as a form of currency. When the tulip market crashed, it was similar to the stock market crash in the 20th century.]]></description>
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<title>Bluebell Flowers - The Fairy Bells</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:39:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bluebells are closely linked to the realm of fairies and are sometimes referred to as "fairy thimbles." To add some fairy charm to your garden, learn more about the growing these unique and beloved flowers!]]></description>
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<title>The Amazing Lupine Flower</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:25:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lupines are symbolic of the imagination. The name "lupinus" actually means "of wolves" due to the mistaken belief that ancient peoples had that lupines robbed the soil of nutrients. Lupines are the only food for the Karner blue butterfly's caterpillar. Learn more about this fascinating flower.]]></description>
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