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		<title>Smoking ban</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:46:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nearly everyone I know has been to a bar at some point in time. Going out and having a few drinks is a part of American culture. The only problem with that for some is that the bars can be smoky from cigarettes. A new law in Virginia aims to change that as citizens are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nearly everyone I know has been to a bar at some point in time. Going out and having a few drinks is a part of American culture. The only problem with that for some is that the bars can be smoky from cigarettes. A new law in Virginia aims to change that as citizens are no longer allowed to smoke in bars or restaurants.</p>
<p>There has been much debate over the bill. Some applaud the law as they want to drink in a smoke free environment. Others say that the law is driving away business and violates a person’s right to smoke. Personally, I don’t approve of smoking, but I think the rights of citizens to do so is more important. </p>
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		<title>Football season</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:29:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that football season is getting ready to crank up, I am very excited. I love to watch every game I can as football is my favorite sport. I like taking the time on a Sunday afternoon to cookout and watch the games with my friends. We always have a great time and we might [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now that football season is getting ready to crank up, I am very excited. I love to watch every game I can as football is my favorite sport. I like taking the time on a Sunday afternoon to cookout and watch the games with my friends. We always have a great time and we might drink a beer or two as well.</p>
<p>My favorite team is the Washington Redskins. I am looking forward to us having a good year and beating those darn Dallas Cowboys. I am sure we’ll do well with our new coach and quarterback. Hail to the Redskins and victory!!</p>
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		<title>A trip to the park</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:40:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing most Americans love to do is take a trip to the park. Seeing raw nature is always a treat and I hope everyone takes some time to enjoy it. There is some cause for concern though as the park can be dangerous to the unwary. Here are some things to watch out for.
Many [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing most Americans love to do is take a trip to the park. Seeing raw nature is always a treat and I hope everyone takes some time to enjoy it. There is some cause for concern though as the park can be dangerous to the unwary. Here are some things to watch out for.</p>
<p>Many believe that bear attacks are the worst thing that could happen. While they do occur on occasion, it is much more likely that an auto accident will occur. It is easy to be distracted by the scenery and lose concentration on the road. Those who drive should be especially careful. I hope everyone will remember to be safe while enjoying our national parks!</p>
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		<title>Housing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The home building market took a huge hit over the last several years. As home prices dropped and left many people underwater, the market tanked and left thousands of home builders out of a job. For a brief time, the new home buyer tax credit offered by the Obama administration steadied the market, but that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The home building market took a huge hit over the last several years. As home prices dropped and left many people underwater, the market tanked and left thousands of home builders out of a job. For a brief time, the new home buyer tax credit offered by the Obama administration steadied the market, but that has run out and home sales are down again. </p>
<p>The housing market is slipping all across the U.S. many major cities report that home sales are down and prices are falling. Many homeowners who were hoping to sell and move are now reconsidering their options. All in all, things look bleak for the near future.</p>
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		<title>The Fourth of July</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have great plans to watch the fireworks tonight. I love to see the show every year and the kids enjoy it as well. One goal that I have is to take this opportunity top explain to the kids why our country is so great and how it came to be. Many people sacrificed themselves [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have great plans to watch the fireworks tonight. I love to see the show every year and the kids enjoy it as well. One goal that I have is to take this opportunity top explain to the kids why our country is so great and how it came to be. Many people sacrificed themselves for the freedom we enjoy today and we should all be thankful for that.</p>
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		<title>Saving Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:50:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing I would like to start working on this year is doing a better job of saving money. It seems that when I get a check, it’s gone before you know it. My bank account isn’t growing any and I am living from week to week. I was hoping to find a few ways [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing I would like to start working on this year is doing a better job of saving money. It seems that when I get a check, it’s gone before you know it. My bank account isn’t growing any and I am living from week to week. I was hoping to find a few ways to save money and build a cushion in case times get really hard. </p>
<p>One area where I spend a lot on is food. I eat out a lot and thought that if I could eat at home more often I would spend less on my food. I have also been living high on the hog recently and spending a lot on home repair. I may want to take a little break from that and save some of my money instead. What would be really nice is to make more money in the first place. That would be the best!</p>
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		<title>Oil in the Gulf</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 12:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scientists are calling the blown-out well the worst spill in U.S. history. The well in the Gulf of Mexico has spilled an estimated 20 to 40 million gallons of oil into the gulf. So far, all attempts to stop the oil flow have failed, including the latest attempt called the top kill method. BP is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Scientists are calling the blown-out well the worst spill in U.S. history. The well in the Gulf of Mexico has spilled an estimated 20 to 40 million gallons of oil into the gulf. So far, all attempts to stop the oil flow have failed, including the latest attempt called the top kill method. BP is planning another way to stop the leak.</p>
<p>Since the well is more than 5,000 feet under the sea, new technologies need to be tried. Undersea robots are difficult to work with and this has made matters difficult. The spill has been ongoing since April when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded. I really hope they can find a way to stop the leak soon!</p>
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		<title>Dio</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 16:36:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As I grew up during the great age of rock &#038; roll music, I was saddened to hear that one of the greats has passed away. Ronnie James Dio died on Sunday. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer last November and was 67 years old. All the great rockers and thousands of fans will miss [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As I grew up during the great age of rock &#038; roll music, I was saddened to hear that one of the greats has passed away. Ronnie James Dio died on Sunday. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer last November and was 67 years old. All the great rockers and thousands of fans will miss his voice.</p>
<p>Dio is known for replacing Ozzy Osborne as lead singer for the band Black Sabbath. After a long stint with the band he went out on his own and had the mega-hit “Holy Diver”. He went on to tour with his former Black Sabbath band mates as the band “Heaven and Hell”. We will all miss you Ronnie!!</p>
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		<title>Warheads</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 15:13:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The pentagon recently released details about the amount of nuclear weapons it possesses. The U.S. currently holds 5,113 nuclear warheads. We have been steadily reducing our arsenal and have been working with other countries to do the same. We are a member of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and are working to keep nuclear weapons out [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The pentagon recently released details about the amount of nuclear weapons it possesses. The U.S. currently holds 5,113 nuclear warheads. We have been steadily reducing our arsenal and have been working with other countries to do the same. We are a member of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and are working to keep nuclear weapons out of the hands of other countries such as Iran. </p>
<p>President Obama believes that the announcement will help foster trust from other nations about our attempts to reduce warheads around the globe. We have scheduled additional thousands of warheads for destruction and feel that others should do the same. I think this is a good move on the part of the U.S. to build trust around the globe!</p>
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		<title>Global Plants and Animals</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 23:26:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One problem with modern transportation is that many plants and animals hitch a ride to destinations unknown. The natural fauna of some areas in the U.S. is being taken over by foreign species of similar plants. The worst part is that some of these plants and animals were brought here on purpose. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One problem with modern transportation is that many plants and animals hitch a ride to destinations unknown. The natural fauna of some areas in the U.S. is being taken over by foreign species of similar plants. The worst part is that some of these plants and animals were brought here on purpose. </p>
<p>Many scientists believe that we will see less biodiversity over the coming years as deforestation and competition from foreign plants eat away at the habitats needed to maintain these species. I hope that everyone will realize the importance of keeping foreign plants and animals out of our country.</p>
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