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<description><![CDATA[Kristen King is a full-time freelance writer-editor and consultant based in Northern Virginia.  A New Jersey native, Kristen moved south in 2000 to attend Mary Washington College, where she obtained her BA in English.  She has an MPS in publishing from George Washington University.]]></description>
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<title>The Top 5 Signs You Need a Professional Dog Trainer</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When all you want is to make Fido happy, it's easy to let things get out of control. Here are five signs that you may need to hire a dog trainer.]]></description>
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<title>Avoid These 5 Common Resume Mistakes</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:55:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Maybe you're looking for a new job, or just going after that promotion at work. Either way, it's time to update your resume. Use this opportunity to eliminate some of the most common resume errors, and boost your chances of snagging your dream job.]]></description>
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<title>Should You Recite the Lord's Prayer?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Around the world, millions say the Lord's Prayer, given in Matthew 6 by Jesus, daily or weekly. But is this really what Jesus intended? And do we benefit from saying the same prayer again and again?]]></description>
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<title>Should You Celebrate Christmas?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Most of the world regards Christmas as a Christian holiday based on the birth of Jesus Christ. But a look at the holiday's origins shows that it is anything but Christian. And a look at its celebration today shows the same. Will you celebrate Christmas this year?]]></description>
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<title>Should You Celebrate Thanksgiving?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Widely regarded as an all-America holiday, Thanksgiving Day is commonly believed to commemorate the Pilgrims' survival of a hard winter and successful harvest early after their arrival in America. But is there more to this holiday tradition? And should you celebrate it?]]></description>
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<title>7 Guilt-Free Ways to Pamper Yourself Tonight</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:00:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's been one of those days, and there's no end in sight. Here are 7 low-cost and no-cost ways you can get a little much-needed me time. It's time to sit back, relax, and recharge!]]></description>
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<title>Book Review - The Givenchy Code by Julie Kenner</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:30:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When fashion plate and former math major Melanie Prescott receives a coded note from a mysterious stranger on the same day she gets a pair of to-die-for Givenchy pumps from her ex-boyfriend, the most excitement she's expecting from the day is a little ex drama and some shopping. She has no idea she's about to be plunged into a race for her life.]]></description>
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<title>5 Ways to Squeeze Housework Into Your Day When You Work From Home</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Just because you work from home doesn't mean you have it easy when it comes to finding time for household chores. Here are 5 tips to help you get everything done.]]></description>
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<title>5 Tips For Keeping Your E-Mail Discussion Group Easy to Use and Accessible</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When you're just getting the hang of e-mail discussion lists, it's not hard to get confused. Here are 5 simple ways to keep your group user-friendly and easy to navigate.]]></description>
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<title>3 Foolproof Ways to Keep the Kids Entertained This Summer</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2007 11:34:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[School's out in just a few more weeks.  Are you ready for three solid months home with the kids?  Here are some ideas to keep them entertained - and you sane - all summer long.]]></description>
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<title>5 Tips For Planning Unforgettable, Affordable Graduation Parties</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Graduation season is in full swing, but your wallet is a little slim. Here are some great tips for throwing a graduation party your family and friends will never forget - without breaking the bank.]]></description>
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<title>Bride on a Budget - 7 Tips For Planning a Wallet-Friendly Wedding</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2007 11:10:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When I got married in 2004, I had just graduated from college and had no job, my parents were in the middle of a divorce, and my then-fiance and I had no savings to speak of.  But by planning smart, we still managed to have the wedding of our dreams.  Here are some tips to help you do the same.]]></description>
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<title>Book Review - Happily Married With Kids</title>
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<description><![CDATA[With 25 years of experience in marriage counseling, a husband and two children of her own under her belt, Dr. Carol Ummel Lindquist is an expert when it comes to making a marriage work-with or without kids.  Her recent book, Happily Married with Kids is a step-by-step guide to transforming the fantasy of a perfect marriage into a reality. Get an inside look at her book Happily Married with Kids.]]></description>
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<title>A Taste of Honey - A Look at New Jersey's Favorite Beekeeper</title>
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<description><![CDATA[For most people, anything that flies and has a stinger is a bee and should be avoided at all costs. But this is not the case for 53-year-old Cathie Skove of Sussex County, New Jersey. Not only can she tell you the differences between yellow jackets, hornets, wasps and bees, but she welcomes stinging insects into her life. Her daughter delves deeper into what makes the professional beekeeper tick, er, buzz.]]></description>
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<title>Avoiding Corporate Spread - At-Work Workout Tips</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There's more to do than ever before and even less time to do it in -- including going to the gym. Oh, and the endless parade of tempting goodies in the office kitchen sure isn't helping anything. It's time to break free of the office blahs with some mid-day exercises.]]></description>
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<title>Saving Face in the Workplace - Graceful Recovery From Mortifying Moments</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:43:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, you do stupid things every day when, mercifully, there's no one to see. But whether you work full time in an office or are a freelancer who's just in for the occasional meeting, you're guaranteed a public gaffe from time to time. Here's how to recover from those completely cringe-worthy moments.]]></description>
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<title>Cubism at Its Finest - Avoid These Common Pitfalls When Personalizing Your Workspace</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:41:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your desk can communicate a lot about your personality, your reliability and your professionalism. Whether you're a full-timer or a contractor, avoid these common pitfalls on your way to a cool cube.]]></description>
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<title>The Perfect Position - Interview Do's and Don'ts</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:31:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You must have done an awesome job with your resume and cover letter, because you got the call... Whether you're looking for a full-time job or a contract position, these tips will help you make a great first impression. DO arrive on early.]]></description>
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<title>The Perfect Position - Rockin' Resumes (Part I of II)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[You know exactly how you're going to set up your desk, you've got an excellent outfit all picked out for your first day, and you even found a gorgeous leather shoulder bag to tote all of your important businesswoman necessities. You're all ready for your new job. There's just one problem: You don't actually have a job yet.]]></description>
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<title>The Perfect Position - Killer Cover Letters</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Your resume rocks, and you know it's gonna leave your potential employers or clients begging for more. Go the extra mile to create a one-two punch that will knock 'em dead by coupling your rockin' resume with a killer cover letter.  Here's Part III of a four-part series devoted to helping you land the perfect position.]]></description>
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<title>The Perfect Position - Rockin' Resumes (Part II of II)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In "Rockin' Resumes, Part I," we talked about pre-resume planning - compiling a list of your past jobs and job-releated activities and writing down as many achievements and accolades as you could think of. You know how to avoid common mistakes, and you're feeling pretty darn good about all of your accomplishments. Now it's time to put that information to work.]]></description>
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<title>The Office Gambit - Navigating Your New Job From the First Day</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:57:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you're a freelancer or a full-timer, your first day on a new job is kind of stressful. You may be too nervous or wound up to think too far ahead - but if you want to set yourself apart in the game, you should be thinking about positioning yourself for advancement from Day 1.]]></description>
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<title>Feminism Vs Femininity</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Your whole life you've heard that it's a man's world, but how true is that really? With the rise of the "she-EO" and the metrosexual male, the workplace is primed for gutsy gals to make an impact and climb to the top - on their own terms.]]></description>
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<title>Beating the Two-Month Slump - What to Do When the New-Job Novelty Wears Off</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:30:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[First jobs and first clients are like first boyfriends: they're exciting in the beginning, but when the novelty wears off, it's all downhill if you don't act fast. Don't let it get the best of you - there are ways to escape the two-month slump.]]></description>
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<title>Escape Plan For a Sucky Job</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:29:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It seemed like a good idea at the time, but now you're starting to wonder if your new job or client was more of an impulse buy than a long-term investment. When "buyer's remorse" settles over your desk and you start to wonder what you were thinking, start looking for the nearest exit.]]></description>
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<title>Strategically Starting a New Job</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:04:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you're a freelancer or a full-timer, first days are stressful. What to wear? What to pack? So many new names and faces! Relax, your first day on a new job is like the first day of school. And you've only experienced that, like, a dozen times.]]></description>
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<title>Send Your Freelance Career Through the Roof With Online Job Banks - Part I, Finding the Jobs</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:29:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When I started freelancing, I had great experience and solid skills, but very little in my portfolio to help me get work. Rather than wallow in self-pity of the "I'll never be a successful freelancer!" nature, I built up my business -- and my r?sum? -- with jobs I found on Craigslist.]]></description>
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<title>Send Your Freelance Career Through the Roof With Online Job Banks - Part II, Landing the Gig</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:07:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you respond to an ad via e-mail, your first impression starts with the subject line. It has to be more eye-catching than "Your Craigslist Ad." If you start selling yourself from the very first point of contact, your chances of landing the gig improve immensely. Tailor your subject line to the ad: "Awesome Editor Available Immediately"; "Killer Copywriter for Your New Website"; or "I'll Make Your Manuscript Flawless."]]></description>
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<title>7 Low-Cost, High-Impact Home Improvements You Can Do This Weekend</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:32:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you're putting your pad on the market or just want to impress dinner guests, here are seven cheap, fast, and easy home improvements you can do on your next day off. Add shoe molding.]]></description>
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<title>Conquering Your Inner Clutterbug - 7 Tips For Decluttering Your Life</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:20:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're feeling overwhelmed by the stuff in your home, you're not alone.  Here are seven tried and true tips for cutting the clutter and getting your life back -- and maybe make a few bucks in the process.]]></description>
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<title>No Marketing Budget? No Problem! 9 Free and Cheap Marketing Ideas You Can Use Today</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Great marketing for your business doesn't have to cost a lot.  With these 9 marketing ideas, you can promote your business without spending a single cent.]]></description>
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