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        <description>My name is Susan F. Heywood and I'm a marketer, educator and entrepreneur.&amp;nbsp;I am the host of Endless ROI - The Monetization Conversation on BlogTalkRadio, and have been blogging at DirectMarketingMBA.com/Blog since 2003. I've been involved with the online world as a successful marketer, communicator&amp;nbsp;and writer since the early 90's and began teaching Online in 2002. ...</description>
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            <title>King's Crown Pattern Pressed Glass</title>
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            <description>Tiffin-Franciscan King's Crown-Cranberry Flashed Glassware is a versatile pattern that will work with a wide range of decors. A variety of serving and accessory pieces are available &amp;nbsp; King's Crown, also known as &amp;quot;Thumbprint&amp;quot; was made by Tiffin, a Steubenville, Ohio glass firm, which started when A. J. Beatty and Sons, built a large glassworks in Tiffin, Ohio in 1888. In 1892, the firm merged with the U.S. Glass Company. During the mid-teens, Tiffin's master craftsmen began producing delicately etched, cut and blown stemware and dinnerware patterns in clear and colored crystal.</description>
            <category>diy</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:07:21 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Vintage Tupperware Collecting</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/vintage_tupperware</link>
            <description>Tupperware (r) is an American institution, both because it epitomizes the promise of &amp;quot;plastics&amp;quot; and because the company created the Tupperware Party. At Tupperware parties, the &amp;quot;Tupperware Ladies&amp;quot; (remember the song?) demonstrated the latest and greatest new bowls, kitchen tools and even toys (like the Zoo-It-Yourself toy pictured.) Guaranteed to last forever and ever without chipping, cracking, peeling or breaking, vintage and new Tupperware is still in use in kitchens across America.</description>
            <category>diy</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:29:21 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Mercury Retrograde</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/mercury_retrograde</link>
            <description>Several times a year, the planet Mercury enters a transit known as &amp;quot;retrograde.&amp;quot;&amp;nbsp; Mercury Retrograde (or Rx) occurs when Mercury appears to be moving backwards in the sky. During Mercury Retrograde, communications and travel are likely to feel like they are moving in slow motion, or even backward.&amp;nbsp; Mercury also rules machines like computers, so it's always a good idea to make sure your computers are all backed up before Mercury Rx!&amp;nbsp; (Of course, you do back up regularly, anyway, right?) &amp;nbsp; If it seems like Mercury Rx is ruining your month, try going with the flow.&amp;nbsp; Rather than fighting the slowdown, use it productively to re-visit past projects and tie up loose ends. Rather than dreading Mercury Rx, you may learn to look forward to it!</description>
            <category>people</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:17:29 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Amtrak - Travel America by Train</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/amtrak_travel</link>
            <description>Traveling by train evokes memories of another era in America.&amp;nbsp; It's a stress-free and sometimes convenient way to travel, particularly if you have time to get to your destination and appreciate the changing panorama of scenery that unfolds along the way. If you've never traveled by train, I recommend taking a scenic trip soon!&amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>travel</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:48:29 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Fishing Lure Collection</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/collect_fishing_lures</link>
            <description>It started with a muddy old tacklebox that was virtually buried behind old plasticware and pans on the bottom shelf at the back of the second hand store. Its tag read $4, but it was blue, which meant half price that day.&amp;nbsp; Recollections of hearing about a single fishing lure fetching a five figure price on eBay came to mind, so I put the box on the little rack under the basket of my shopping cart to add to the day's purchases. Fortunately, I had a small cardboard box in my trunk, which protected the carpet and, as it turned out, was also helpful for catching small lead sinkers. Given the condition of the tackle box, it took a while for me to mention it to my husband and a little longer for him to decide he wanted to open it.&amp;nbsp; The day after he finally did, he suggested we find some price guides for fishing lures. We thought it would be fun to share our research about the fishing lure collection we found...</description>
            <category>sports</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 20:00:13 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>How to Cook a Ham</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/cook_ham</link>
            <description>Ham is easy to cook and is a traditional and delicious centerpiece for holiday dinners at Christmas and Easter in particular. From a festively glazed baked ham to casseroles, sandwiches and omelettes, ham can star at any meal.&amp;nbsp; Because it can be served so many ways, ham is also an economical choice for cooks who want to stretch their cooking efforts to several meals from a main course.&amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>food</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:26:52 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Collecting Pyrex Kitchenware</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/pyrex</link>
            <description>Pyrex (r) by CorningWare has been one of the standbys in America's kitchens for generations. From its Fire-King origins to a host of charming mid-(20th)-century retro patterns, Pyrex has proven durable, useful and versatile. Vintage Pyrex pieces can still be found in thrift stores and garage sales at attractive prices.&amp;nbsp; Check out this lens for information about popular patterns and pieces to collect, use and enjoy.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>diy</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Style Guides for Academic and Business Writing</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/writing_style_guides</link>
            <description>One of the challenges students face is learning to comply with writing style guide expectations as they write papers in college.&amp;nbsp;Resources for&amp;nbsp;writing following guidelines including&amp;nbsp;APA, MLA and Chicago Manual of Style are covered in this lens. Even in the business world, writing style guides can play an important role in creating consistent branding.&amp;nbsp; Style guides for journalists are also important.&amp;nbsp; These and other writing resources, such as grammar sites are also here. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>arts</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:15:56 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Curriculum Resources</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/curriculumresources</link>
            <description>Tips, Tricks and Resources to help in creating lesson plans and finding the right information to support them. &amp;nbsp; Lots of lesson plan links and resources like handouts and worksheets to accompany them.</description>
            <category>education</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:05:13 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Twitter - The Next Big Thing in Web 2.0</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/twitter</link>
            <description>On March 1, 2007, asked to name the next big thing in social media Robert Scoble and Chris Heuer named Twitter. Wonder what Twitter is?&amp;nbsp;
I am sheywood on Twitter.</description>
            <category>computers</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:01:17 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Living With War by Neil Young</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/rollingstone..living_with_war</link>
            <description>&amp;quot;Our job is to make people feel,&amp;quot; Neil Young explains in the video below where he shares his thoughts on the 2006 release &amp;quot;Living with War&amp;quot; and why he made it. In Living With War, Neil Young gives voice to the feelings -- the anger and frustration felt by today's generations about the current situation as he did to generations frustrated by the war in Viet Nam. In a list topped by Bob Dylan, surely Neil Young deserves a spot?</description>
            <category>music</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2007 10:56:25 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Best Web Info for Bread Bakers</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/bakefreshbread</link>
            <description>Much of my work involves writing. I was quite interested to learn that Sylvia Plath and other writers found baking to be a relaxing diversion. With today's advances in bread machines, it's easier than ever to create professional quality baked goods at home.</description>
            <category>diy</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:06:50 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Susan F. Heywood</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/sheywood</link>
            <description>Here's more info about me and my work and where to find it on the Web. Thanks for stopping by.</description>
            <category>people</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:39:19 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Problem-Based Learning</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/problem_based_learning</link>
            <description>Problem-Based Learning is among the hottest models for Online and traditional higher education.&amp;nbsp; Because this approach enables students to apply classroom concepts by solving real or simulated problems, this type of learning is uniquely able to prepare students to go from academia to application.&amp;nbsp; By approaching concepts using a real or simulated organization as a model, students see how what they are learning can be put to use in the &amp;quot;real-world.&amp;quot;</description>
            <category>education</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:41:56 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>New Authors Resources and Reviews</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/new_authors</link>
            <description>Writing a book?&amp;nbsp; You'll find information on this lens to help you write, publish and market it, whether you choose to self-publish or seek a traditional publishing contract. This lens also includes links to reviews of work by new authors and other new writing. &amp;nbsp; Expand the Lens Contents link on the right to quickly find sections of this lens. ===&amp;gt;</description>
            <category>business</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:55:44 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>The Legacy of Warren Zevon</title>
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            <description>If the mention of Warren Zevon makes you howl in homage to his mainstream hit, but not much else comes to mind, you may have missed his genius until now.&amp;nbsp; It's not to late to discover&amp;nbsp;(or re-discover) Warren's music.&amp;nbsp; In fact,&amp;nbsp;you may have heard his farewell tune, &amp;quot;Keep&amp;nbsp;Me in Your Heart for a While,&amp;quot; on Boston Legal.&amp;nbsp; He recorded it as part of a collaborative album featuring a who's who of rock that would be his last. Working right until the end, Warren rocked&amp;nbsp;and wrote and recorded a VH1 documentary.&amp;nbsp; It includes footage from Warren's final appearance on The Late Show.&amp;nbsp;When asked by David Letterman, Warren advised fans to, &amp;quot;Enjoy every sandwich.&amp;quot; Warren's untimely death has&amp;nbsp;left fans saddened.&amp;nbsp;His music lives on, a legacy of wickedly clever lyrics and catchy tunes that chronicle and comment on the&amp;nbsp;realities of human behavior.&amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>music</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:04:17 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Collecting Antique Silver and other Metals</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/silver_collector</link>
            <description>Antique silver and other metal objects make great collectibles, because we can use them for generations without worrying that they might get chipped or broken.&amp;nbsp; The patina of old silver makes it a wonderful addition to a variety of styles of decor.&amp;nbsp; Best of all, you can still find old silver items at auctions, thrift stores, and maybe even your own home! Here are some of my favorite places to find information about collecting silver and other antique metals. &amp;nbsp; To easily move to different modules within this lens, expand the Lens Contents link on the right =====&amp;gt;</description>
            <category>diy</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2006 07:26:41 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Software for Collectors</title>
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            <description>Whether it's bean bag toys or fine antiques, if you enjoy collecting, software can make it easier to track and value your treasures. Use the links in this lens to find software solutions to keep your collection organized, as well as other information to help you value and trade your items.</description>
            <category>sports</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:25:24 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Extemporaneous Speaking</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/extemp_speaking</link>
            <description>Whether it's Table Topics at Toastmasters, or the state finals for your high school speech team, for serious speech and debate competititors, little rivals the challenge of the so-called &amp;quot;limited preparation&amp;quot; events. Although over the years, additional forms of competition, such as commentary, evaluation, and impromptu speaking have joined Extemporaneous Speaking or &amp;quot;Extemp&amp;quot; in this category, the Extemp tournament is likely to include the top speakers at speech tournaments. Unlike the dark ages when I competed in &amp;quot;Girls'&amp;quot; Extemp in Iowa, today's students compete against speakers of both genders in most tournaments.&amp;nbsp; Despite the categorization as &amp;quot;limited preparation&amp;quot; there are definitely ways to prepare for success in Extemp competition.&amp;nbsp; This lens will point you in the right direction.&amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>people</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2007 07:59:26 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Host a Happy Thanksgiving Feast!</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/thanksgiving_dinner</link>
            <description>Whether it's your first time cooking a turkey or you've been doing it for years, you'll find ideas for creating a Thanksgiving Feast that cannot be beat on this lens. Create a Thanksgiving feast with a little help from the Web and all the great stuff you can find here.&amp;nbsp; From menus to leftovers, you'll find your Thanksgiving ideas here.</description>
            <category>food</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:45:57 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Order Fulfillment</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/order_fulfillment</link>
            <description>Order fullfillment is an area of your business that can easily be a source of headaches or a competitive advantage, depending on how it's executed.&amp;nbsp; Delighting customers and driving costs from the fulfillment process requires a focus on this area. The content on this lens will help your organization implement strategic order fulfillment processes that create satisfied customers and a profitable bottom line.</description>
            <category>business</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:48:45 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Postcards</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/postcards</link>
            <description>Postcards - Whether they carry a message of greeting from a popular vaction destination, or remind a customer about a great sale just in time, these ubiquitous pieces of direct mail ephemera interest different people for different reasons. Fans of vintage Postcards&amp;nbsp;will find information about buying, selling and other ephemera collector interest information on this lens. Direct mailers who want to use postcards to cost-effectively cut through the clutter in cross promotions, retail sales promotions and appointment reminders.&amp;nbsp; Direct&amp;nbsp;marketers&amp;nbsp;will find the information that can make the difference between a disappointing response and a fabulous return on their postcard marketing investment. Expand the Lens Contents link on the right to quickly find sections of this lens. ===&amp;gt;</description>
            <category>diy</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 03:48:45 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Discover the Quad Cities!</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/quad_cities_guide</link>
            <description>Crossing the US on I-80, you'll find yourself crossing the Mississippi at Davenport, Iowa, one of what is know as the &amp;quot;Quad Cities.&amp;quot; Located on the border of Iowa and Illinois, the Quad Cities are the only place where the Mississippi River runs east and west. This area is full of things to discover and is an easy day trip from Chicago.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>travel</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:56:53 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Jewelry and Gemstones</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/jewelry_and_gemstones</link>
            <description>If you're one of the many people who are attracted to shiny objects like diamonds and gold, you'll find information here about buying, caring for and enjoying fine jewelry.</description>
            <category>diy</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 02:45:23 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Zaurus</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/zaurus_pda</link>
            <description>The Sharp Zaurus is a Linux-based PDA that inspires fans to create open source software even after the manufacturer has moved on to other versions.&amp;nbsp; This unique cross between a Palm and a Blackberry is surprisingly virtual, thanks to its ability to read multiple compact flash and digital card formats, and to communicate wirelessly using CF-based Wireless adapters. &amp;nbsp; Expand the Lens Contents link on the right to quickly find sections of this lens. ===&amp;gt;</description>
            <category>computers</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 02 Dec 2006 10:23:20 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>The Electoral College</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/electoral_college</link>
            <description>Rather than allow citizens to vote directly for its leaders, the founders of the US created the Electoral College, a group similar to the Centurial Assembly system of the Roman Republic, which used a representative delegate to vote for different areas.

Today, the role of the electoral college has been widely debated, with some saying it is no longer necessary, and others arguing for its preservation as part of our election process.</description>
            <category>newsandpolitics</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:46:11 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Teaching Online</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/teachingonline</link>
            <description>The Web and other Online technologies have created a wealth of opportunity to learn in multiple learning models. Online educators have the opportunity to teach students at all levels in both synchronous and asynchronous models at a wide range of institutions. There are also numerous ways educators operating in more traditional classrooms can integrate the content found Online into their offline&amp;nbsp;lesson plans. This lens will help educators discover the resources the Web offers them to help better connect with their students. &amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>education</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:02:16 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>How to Cook a Turkey</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/cook_a_turkey</link>
            <description>Few meals inspire fear in the heart of the new cook like holiday dinners.&amp;nbsp; Faced with cooking a bird that weighs in in the double digits, it's easy to feel a little overwhelmed. With the right tools, turkey roasting is relatively easy. This Lens uses links to the videos and articles from Bon Appetit's Turkey School to guide you step by step through your turkey roasting experience.&amp;nbsp; You'll also find links to&amp;nbsp; find the culinary gadgets that can make the difference between dry and delicious for your bird this holiday season or anytime. &amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>food</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:36:52 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Pat Miletich Fan Lens</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/Pat_Miletich_fan</link>
            <description>Fans of Pat Miletich and his Quad Cities Silverbacks team will find information about Pat and his Miletich Fighting Sytem here! Follow the action as Pat coaches the Quad Cities Silverbacks in the International Fight League. Watch the Silverbacks on IFL Battleground on the My45 Network, Mondays at 8 PM EST/PST.</description>
            <category>sports</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:09:41 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>A Fortune in Your Spare Change?</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/coin_errors</link>
            <description>Recently, error coin collectors paid hundreds of dollars for certain Wisconsin State Quarters which contained one of two errors (&amp;quot;Up-leaf and down-leaf&amp;quot;) Error coins are sought by collectors and can sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars.&amp;nbsp; Check auction sites for examples. I am not in the business of coin authentication, just an average person looking for a lucky error coin or two among the quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies received in my change. I found that there are tons of sites in search results that don't really help people like me identify these rarities, so I put together this lens with some sites that will really help in your quest for that elusive error. &amp;nbsp; Expand the Lens Contents link on the right to quickly find sections of this lens. ===&amp;gt;</description>
            <category>diy</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2007 06:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Kitchiana - Vintage Kitchen Collectibles</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/kitchiana</link>
            <description>Collecting items from the kitchens of the past can be a fun and rewarding hobby.&amp;nbsp; There are numerous opportunities to uncover forgotten gadgets and gizmos that gave the modern kitchens of the 1920's, 30's or 40's their distinctive look, as well as opportunities to re-create the kitchens we grew up with, whether in the 50's, 60's, 70's or 80's.</description>
            <category>diy</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:52:18 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Bill Maher Fan Lens</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/bill_maher_fan</link>
            <description>Political commentator and comedian Bill Maher is the host of HBO's Real Time.&amp;nbsp; Find links to Bill Maher's Web sites and learn more about this astute communicator's work and ideas on this lens.</description>
            <category>entertainment</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:29:10 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>A Merry Christmas Celebration</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/Christmas_dinner</link>
            <description>Create a memorable celebration this holiday season with a little help from the Web and all the great stuff you can find here.&amp;nbsp; From decorations to dinner, you'll find Christmas memories in the making here. &amp;nbsp; Expand the Lens Contents link on the right to quickly navigate to the different sections of this lens ====&amp;gt;</description>
            <category>food</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2006 05:51:16 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Clothes that Fit Actual Women</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/clothes_that_fit</link>
            <description>Tired of shopping for clothes only to find that all of the cute styles are made for small sizes? Check out this lens for some great Online buys for larger size (plus size) women's clothing, plus great fashion tips. &amp;nbsp; Expand the Lens Contents link on the right to quickly find sections of this lens. ===&amp;gt;</description>
            <category>shopping</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 02 Dec 2006 10:00:38 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Iowa is Purple</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/iowa_is_purple</link>
            <description>As the political posturing for the 2008&amp;nbsp;election accelerates, more people will start paying attention&amp;nbsp;to Iowa,&amp;nbsp;a state that chooses delegates using a&amp;nbsp;vaguely quaint caucus&amp;nbsp;system that has become known as&amp;nbsp;the first real test of candidates viability in national race. Like a poker player who couldn't beat the winning hand but felt no need to dwell on it, Iowa was discreet about showing her cards in the 2004 election.&amp;nbsp; As the next chapter of the political pursuit commences, it will undoubtedly bring with it attempts to color Iowa red or blue. Recently on the DiscoveryTimes channel, there was a show called Red &amp;amp; Blue that focused on highlighting the differences that divide US citizens. In the graphics transitioning from the commercial breaks, Iowa was shown as a red state. While that may be the way some want to portray it, I would suggest that Iowa is really purple. In the Iowa where I grew up, intolerance was not part of the curriculum in the schools, which are among the nation's leaders in education. Growing up amid the turmoil of the Watergate era, I learned that it's important to expose corruption at all levels and to question and debate the fundamentals of issues. &amp;nbsp; From messages delivered from the pulpits and podiums, and most importantly, personal examples, I understood that tolerance and respect for everyone transcends partisan posturing. Integrity and common sense&amp;nbsp;still matter in Iowa. That may seem remarkable to those who would rather color her red, but then, Iowa is purple.&amp;nbsp; Plus, it's a pretty remarkable state to be from.</description>
            <category>newsandpolitics</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:23:10 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Dennis Kucinich</title>
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            <description>Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) has issued a challenge to the Democratic party: &amp;quot;Use the power of the people to take a new direction, to offer a new plan, to end the occupation by ending the funding of the war.&amp;quot; &amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>newsandpolitics</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:23:46 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>How to sell Online, including tips for getting the most from auction sales</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/SellingStuffOnline</link>
            <description>Selling stuff Online is easier than ever thanks to eBay, Google and other Online markets.&amp;nbsp; Find information here to help you get started in Online selling, whether you want to start your own business, or just make a little extra money!

Talk about selling online with Susan each Wednesday at 3 PM EST on BlogTalkRadio.

Endless ROI - The Monetization Conversation with Susan F. Heywood.</description>
            <category>business</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:33:23 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>:CueCat Revisited</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/cuecat</link>
            <description>Recently, I discovered that my vintage PS2 :CueCat Scanner worked perfectly to scan ISBN codes into LibraryThing and added nearly 100 new titles to my LibraryThing library in under an hour. &amp;nbsp; I've noticed more buzz around the :CueCat lately.&amp;nbsp; Here's its story and what it's been up to lately.&amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>computers</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2007 08:12:27 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>FlyLady Fan</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/flyady</link>
            <description>Overwhelmed with clutter and short on time?&amp;nbsp; Take fifteen minutes and&amp;nbsp;go shine your sink!&amp;nbsp; You'll find that taking baby steps from there will have you FLYing in no time with a little help from FlyLady&amp;nbsp;Marla Cilley and her crew.&amp;nbsp; When I first tried shining my sink as a way to control my time and clutter, I found that FlyLady was on to something. I first read about FlyLady.net in the Washington Post early in 2006.&amp;nbsp; At that time, her list of &amp;quot;FlyBabies&amp;quot; was around 225,000 strong.&amp;nbsp; In April, 2006, the site announced that it had passed the 300,000 subscriber mark. Find out about FLYing and see what it can do for you. &amp;nbsp;</description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 21:01:17 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Health Marketing</title>
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            <description>Health Marketing is a topic that can be addressed several ways.&amp;nbsp; From the health care marketers perspective, it includes techniques for marketing the way to health and happiness to millions of&amp;nbsp;Americans, including a generation of aging Baby Boomers&amp;nbsp;is a diverse and multi-faceted area.&amp;nbsp; The rise of new medical treatments, including preventive measures, natural healing techniques and herbal remedies as well as discussion of big pharmaceutical companies, &amp;nbsp;traditional medicines and medical techniques can all be considered under this area. Marketing to those&amp;nbsp;in the health care industry is another way that Health Marketing can be considered.&amp;nbsp; A section of this lens discusses the unique challenges in reaching medical professionals with relevant, ethical&amp;nbsp;and responsible marketing programs.</description>
            <category>travel</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:29:23 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Using Microformats to Create Web Content</title>
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            <description>Microformats are an evolution in Web programming languages that use special tags in Web pages to help computers&amp;nbsp;identify the specific pieces of information they contain.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; This identification enables systems to use the tags to display the most relevant information,&amp;nbsp;identify&amp;nbsp;common relationships, and link to additional relevant information.&amp;nbsp; Microformats speed Web use and&amp;nbsp;enable aggregating, sharing and display of Web&amp;nbsp;content. Python, Ajax, Ruby on Rails, PHP, PERL .NET and SOAP are some of the technologies associated with&amp;nbsp;using Microformats to create content pages.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>computers</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 06:37:43 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Barrett-Jackson Classic Auto Auction</title>
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            <description>The 2007 Scottsdale edition of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction was&amp;nbsp; held January 13-21, 2007 at WestWorld, Scottsdale, Arizona. If you love classic automobiles, there was plenty to catch your eye at this annual event, which was attended by celebrity car buffs and featured a range of collector cars going for prices ranging from thousands to millions of dollars. Autos too pricey?&amp;nbsp; The auction and events accompanying it are still great fun to attend.&amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>autos</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 01:54:56 -0600</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>What I'm Reading Online and Off</title>
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            <description>Recently, Seth Godin's list of Web 2.0 Sites led me to get into experimenting with Digg and other social media sites. This lens is where I'm testing the idea of using a Squidoo lens to share what I'm noticing in the news and on the Web. &amp;nbsp; Expand the Lens Contents link on the right to quickly find sections of this lens. ===&amp;gt;</description>
            <category>people</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:55:23 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Online Training</title>
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            <description>Information about learning Online and places offering Online Training.</description>
            <category>computers</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2006 03:43:38 -0600</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>Web Tools You Can Use</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/myfavoritethings..webtools</link>
            <description>It sometimes seems overwhelming to choose among the variety of Web sites and tools that are introduced each day.&amp;nbsp; Here are some cool tools that may be already be or may soon be your favorites, too.</description>
            <category>computers</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2006 03:30:23 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Direct Marketing MBA recommends top sites for Direct Marketing news and comments</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/DirectMarketingMBA</link>
            <description>Some resources for direct marketers and Online sellers to help you create relevant, responsive content. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>business</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:15:08 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Libraries</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/libraries</link>
            <description>Find the latest news on library-related issues.&amp;nbsp; Whether you're a rare book curator or a digital archivist, chances are you'll find some interesting information in this collection of RSS feeds&amp;nbsp;and links from&amp;nbsp;the profession's leading organizations. &amp;nbsp; Expand the Lens Contents link on the right to quickly find sections of this lens. ===&amp;gt;</description>
            <category>education</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2006 20:49:27 -0600</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>Find US public information free</title>
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            <description>As US taxpayers, we fund a massive IT undertaking that has grown into a massive amount of free information--The Online resources of the US Federal Government. In this era of increased debate over pending issues, this is one source that tells the straight story on pending legislation, since you can read the actual bills and laws as written. You can also write your representatives in Washington using links from these sites. Another benefit of government digital initiatives is the breadth of information for business users that can be accessed for free. Start here when researching. &amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>education</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 20:02:53 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Super Susans: The Best Susan Ever</title>
            <link>http://best.susan.ever.com/</link>
            <description>Thinking about naming your baby Susan? Since Susan is my name, I thought I'd promote its profile a little,&amp;nbsp; highlighting famous Susan's here would be cool, too.</description>
            <category>arts</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:06:13 -0600</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>Libraries and Collections</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/libraries_and_collections</link>
            <description>As more and more works are digitized, the range of information available in Online Libraries and Collections grows daily.&amp;nbsp; On this lens, you'll find a wide range of libraries that can be accessed Online.&amp;nbsp; Also remember to check your local public library for Online resources.&amp;nbsp; Many libraries offer access to fee-based Online databases at no charge to those who hold library cards.</description>
            <category>people</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:04:08 -0600</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>MS Office Tips and News</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/ms_office_tips_news</link>
            <description>Microsoft Office is a multi-faceted tool with a great deal of functionality&amp;nbsp;that most users never even know exists.&amp;nbsp; On this lens, you'll find sites and resources to help you extend your use MS Office to include powerful collaboration functions, Web applications and more. You'll also find information about alternate office suites if you need to create Office-compatible documents. &amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>computers</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:42:27 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Tremendous Collections Headquarters</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/groups..collections</link>
            <description>Collectors unite! Do you collect stamps, coins, or shoes? How about rocks, marbles, or stained glass panels? Maybe your collections run more towards the book side, or the music side, or the &amp;quot;unfinished projects&amp;quot; side. Show off your collection with a lens on Squidoo! Add your existing lens or start a new one today. There are plenty of ways to show off with links and photos.</description>
            <category>arts</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2007 05:13:08 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Home and Property</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/home_and_property</link>
            <description>On this lens you'll find a variety of links related to the acquisition, care and improvement of your home and property.&amp;nbsp; From Do-It-Yourself projects to enhance your home and property to information about shopping for insurance to protect it, you'll find the information I've encountered that will help you make the most of your home and property.</description>
            <category>diy</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:23:54 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Government Documents</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/government_documents</link>
            <description>One of the great things about the Web is that it makes finding formerly obscure government documents fast and even easy.&amp;nbsp; On this lens you'll find links to help you navigate to the forms and filings you seek among US government documents.</description>
            <category>education</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2006 04:01:18 -0600</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>Pat Miletich</title>
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            <description></description>
            <category>people</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:40:47 -0600</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>Searchable Databases</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/searchable_databases</link>
            <description>One of the great things about the Web is the volume of information that is available.&amp;nbsp; On this lens, you'll find links to searchable databases covering a variety of topics. Use these links to find the sources for a wide range of information available Online. &amp;nbsp; Expand the Lens Content link on the right to quickly navigate to different sections of this lens =====&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>people</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2006 19:59:24 -0600</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>Warren Zevon</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/warren_zevon_who</link>
            <description></description>
            <category>people</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>Grants and Funding</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/grants_and_funding</link>
            <description>Looking for funding for education, development or other projects?&amp;nbsp; This lens could be just what you need to help point you down the path to your golden opportunity. Search a variety of sources to find the funds you need to meet your goal. &amp;nbsp; Expand the Lens Contents link on the right to quickly find sections of this lens. ===&amp;gt;</description>
            <category>education</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2006 03:42:30 -0600</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>Online Payment</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/online_payment</link>
            <description>The ability to accept payments Online has enabled millions of entrepreneurs to sell on the Web, supplementing or replacing traditional work options. This lens will showcase information about Online Payments that you can use for your business, as well as provide tips on protecting yourself as an Online buyer when using Online Payment services. You'll also&amp;nbsp;find information about setting up special types of Online payment processes, like&amp;nbsp;escrow and subscription models, and about setting up Online Payment systems using your traditional merchant accounts. &amp;nbsp;</description>
            <category>newsandpolitics</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2007 17:44:35 -0600</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>Bill Maher</title>
            <link>http://www.squidoo.com/bill_maher_who</link>
            <description></description>
            <category>people</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:38:18 -0600</pubDate>
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