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<title><![CDATA[The Four Stages of Culture Shock]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>According to Pamela Brink and Judith Saunders, there are four phases of the term culture shock. </p><p>Content Producer: nikki paris<br />Published: Aug 15, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Exchange Student Guide to Survive Culture Shock]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Culture shock is usually after the hype of living a dream as a foreign exchange student and when everything that has occurred has sunken in.  Here are some tips to get over those negative feelings.</p><p>Content Producer: Aktiv8 F8<br />Published: Apr 05, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Reality of Culture Shock Know What to Expect when Living in a Foreign Culture]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Culture shock can hit pretty hard, especially if you are unaware of some of the challenging realities of living in a foreign culture.  This article explains the major phases of culture shock, as well as how to prepare for the adventure of living overseas.</p><p>Content Producer: K. Hall<br />Published: Oct 12, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Culture Shock Traveling]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Unless you do not travel, you are bound to experience to some kind of culture shock.</p><p>Content Producer: Lers<br />Published: Oct 02, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Cope with Culture Shock]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Whether you have moved to the other side of the world, to another state, or simply changed jobs and are working in an environment you aren't use to, culture shock can happen to you.  </p><p>Content Producer: D. H. Lewandowski<br />Published: Jul 02, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Taking an Overseas Teaching Position How to Prepare for the Culture Shock]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Culture shock will hit everyone who chooses to move abroad for a teaching position. The sooner people accept that this will happen, the easier it will be to deal with culture shock once they take up their teaching position</p><p>Content Producer: Sophie<br />Published: Aug 29, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Deal with Reverse Culture Shock]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>When you've been abroad for a while, re-adjusting to home can be just as stressfull as learning to live in a foreign culture. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to handle this "reverse culture shock."</p><p>Content Producer: M. Langton<br />Published: Jul 10, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Culture Shock for Latin American Children in America]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A look at so-called "culture shock" which may cause problems with newly arrived students who have problems acclimating to American culture</p><p>Content Producer: Werner Haas<br />Published: May 04, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Werner Haas]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 04 May 2007 15:37:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Culture Shock How to Cope with International Travel]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>There are many issues that Americans face when it comes to International travel, especially if you will be staying in a foreign country for several weeks or months. Culture shock can be somewhat intimidating, so here are a few ways to deal.</p><p>Content Producer: Steve Thompson<br />Published: Apr 11, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The TopsyTurvy Feeling of Culture Shock]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Essential to studying abroad, culture shock can be overwhelming, a gut-wrenching, confused feeling that can diminish the quality of your experience. Don't let it.</p><p>Content Producer: Doug Hales<br />Published: Jun 29, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Culture Shock and Assimilation The Process of Adjusting to a Foreign Country ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Studying abroad is a great way for students to learn about another culture, but there is an adjustment process that everyone goes through when they decide on an extended stay in a foreign country.</p><p>Content Producer: Tricia Ares<br />Published: Sep 13, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Tricia Ares]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:07:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Culture Shock Adjusting to Your Study Abroad Experience]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A guide to understanding your emotions revolving around the change and shock of living and learning in a new country.</p><p>Content Producer: Rebecca Tibbits<br />Published: May 09, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Culture Shock For Latin American Children In America]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>With more and more Latino immigrants- legal and otherwise bringing children to the U.S. their assimilation is discussed</p><p>Content Producer: Werner Haas<br />Published: Nov 29, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dealing with Culture Shock How to Survive Overseas]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Traveling overseas, especially for a student who has not left the United States before, may be a very difficult experience for those unprepared. However, one may alleviate this experience by following a few simple guidelines.</p><p>Content Producer: Phillip<br />Published: Aug 03, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Phillip]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:35:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What is Corporate Culture and How Does it Affect Your Business]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A definitive look at the many aspects of corporate culture.</p><p>Content Producer: Christina Lathem<br />Published: Aug 14, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Christina Lathem]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:22:46 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Singapore Culture]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>How culture plays an important part in preserving racial and religious harmony</p><p>Content Producer: icepricessa<br />Published: Sep 17, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Soccer in the United States Too Much of a Culture Shock]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This article briefly touches on several aspects of soccer that have and probably will prevent it from truly breaking in to the American sporting scene.</p><p>Content Producer: Erik van Mechelen<br />Published: Dec 20, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Erik van Mechelen]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:47:58 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The MultiNational Workforce and the Culture that Employees Bring]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Companies need to understand their culture and understand what this diversity means to the organization.</p><p>Content Producer: DeadHeadDave<br />Published: Dec 17, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[DeadHeadDave]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:45:23 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[English Woman in America Culture Shock]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/449679/english_woman_in_america_culture_shock.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>America is not as I imagined it to be. What with watching "Friends" and "ER" etc!</p><p>Content Producer: Miss_Xina<br />Published: Nov 18, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Miss_Xina]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:08:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Few Insights on the People Culture and Cuisine of Turkey]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Having come to Istanbul to study abroad there are many things that are quite different from life in the United States.  Turks eat different food, follow a different religion and look at life differently.  This is a beguiling culture.</p><p>Content Producer: Richard Carriero<br />Published: Jul 12, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Japan Godzilla Reflecting a Nations Fears Concerns and Culture]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/676765/japan_godzilla_reflecting_a_nations.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Despite their campy nature, Godzilla movies serve as an illustration of Japan's fears and cultural identity.</p><p>Content Producer: Bunchwacky<br />Published: Mar 28, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Bunchwacky]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:45:23 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chaotic Globalization the Media and American Popular Culture]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This paper looks at articles from Lynn Hirschberg, Marilyn Manson, John Storey, and Robert Bork and questions the ramification of exporting American popular culture as well as popular cultures role in forming the American image.</p><p>Content Producer: Donna Marie Berardi<br />Published: May 15, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Donna Marie Berardi]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 May 2006 23:05:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How Blogging Helps Expatriates and Those Traveling Abroad]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/20164/how_blogging_helps_expatriates_and.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Expatriates and seasoned travellers know culture shock will likely strike within the first six to nine months of their move to a new country. No one is immune. Blogging is a creative way to release stress and combat symptoms.</p><p>Content Producer: W. Z. G.<br />Published: Feb 14, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[W. Z. G.]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Feb 2006 08:56:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Business Guide to Indonesian Culture]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8982/a_business_guide_to_indonesian_culture.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Traveling to Indonesia soon? You'd better brush up on your Bahasa Indonesia, the official language of the area.</p><p>Content Producer: Emma S.<br />Published: Sep 28, 2005</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Emma S.]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:18:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[So You Want to Study Abroad]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/304210/so_you_want_to_study_abroad.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Studying abroad is a great way to experience the world while being a student. </p><p>Content Producer: Alyce E. George<br />Published: Jul 10, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Alyce E. George]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:13:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Traveling Abroad JAPAN]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/278675/traveling_abroad_japan.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Traveling to another country is hard enough.  Culture shock and not understanding a language can be a authoritative blow to your confidence, which causes you to avoid confrontation with the natives become irritable.  </p><p>Content Producer: Brian Pangburn<br />Published: Jun 19, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Brian Pangburn]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:14:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Social Customs in the United Arab Emirates A Primer for Expats]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If you are moving abroad to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to live and work in Dubai or another part of the UAE then you are likely in for a bit of a culture shock depending upon where you are coming from. </p><p>Content Producer: SL Newman<br />Published: Aug 05, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New York or California ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Her heart is in New York, but her body is in California.  Will she ever reconcile the two?</p><p>Content Producer: Sandra Essary<br />Published: Dec 04, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Hippy CounterCulture]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The 70's changed a lot for the United States.  The young people of the 70's were often looked at as if they didn't belong, and that is what this is about.</p><p>Content Producer: Jennifer Rossman<br />Published: Jun 19, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Moving Abroad How to Meet Other Expatriates]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>No one can predict how you will handle the culture shock or a whole new life, possibly away from friends and family. But there is one group that you can count on when you leave your home country:  expatriates</p><p>Content Producer: Ilene Springer<br />Published: Jul 23, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Ilene Springer]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:24:31 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Exchange Student Survival Tips Working Through the Holidays]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>After the stage of culture shock has subsided, the third stage pops out of no where and in my opinion is the hardest to withstand, holidays away from home.  Here are some tips to survive!</p><p>Content Producer: Aktiv8 F8<br />Published: Apr 05, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Aktiv8 F8]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:59:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Culture Shock Comparing my Old Life in England to my American Life]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>I had an email a few days ago asking me the question. "Are the English and American people as different as chalk and cheese".  She had always thought our cultures to be similar until speaking with another person.</p><p>Content Producer: Susan S<br />Published: Oct 26, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Business Culture of Poland]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Business culture is an important characteristic to understand when considering a business deal across national boundaries. In May of 2004, Poland entered into the EU, making it an ideal candidate for business ventures interested in entering a new market within the EU.</p><p>Content Producer: Carli Guyon<br />Published: Jun 19, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Product Review Shock Coffee]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>An introuduction and review of the new Shock Coffee product line, with caffeine content.</p><p>Content Producer: Sabah Karimi<br />Published: May 31, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Sabah Karimi]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 31 May 2006 08:01:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Shock Cinema Cult Movie Magazine of Distinction]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Anyone who loves weird cult movies and wants to read something other than the usual cursory reviews that show up in the mainstream movie magazines desperately needs to check out Steven Puchalski's Shock Cinema Magazine.</p><p>Content Producer: Daniel Tervoort<br />Published: Feb 08, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Daniel Tervoort]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Feb 2006 10:25:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Northerners Tips for Traveling Down South]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If you've never visited the Southern states, you are bound to see some things that look out of place. Here are some tips to help first-timers cope with the "culture" shock of traveling down South.</p><p>Content Producer: Lacie Schaeffer<br />Published: Mar 21, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[History of Skateboarding Culture Forever Changed]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This is a research paper on how skateboarding was developed. It also includes the innovators of skating who have forever changed it. Not only was it a sport, it became a way of life and changed our culture.</p><p>Content Producer: Josh West<br />Published: Oct 26, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Seinfeld Continues to Influence American Culture]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Seinfeld, the �show about nothing' was and still is one of the most important and influential shows on our culture. Though it has been off the air  for seven years, reruns of the show continue to reaffirm Seinfeld's influence on the American way of life.</p><p>Content Producer: Gennaro Desposito<br />Published: Nov 11, 2005</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Eating Out in Greece A Beginners Guide]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>From dining out to getting around the villages and cities, a vacation in Greece can be both a learning experience, and complete culture shock.  Don't stress about deciphering the menu and traditions with these handy tips!</p><p>Content Producer: Sabah Karimi<br />Published: Jan 05, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Everybodys Working for the Weekend]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>When I first came to America the biggest culture shock to me (even more than having to pay an exorbitant price for health care) was the paltry vacation time and long working hours. </p><p>Content Producer: Alison Hill<br />Published: Mar 19, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Driving with Aloha Hawaiis Rules of the Road]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>After spending nearly thirty years in New Jersey, moving to Hawaii was quite a culture shock. But what struck me most was how differently people treated each other on the road. </p><p>Content Producer: Jack Oceano<br />Published: Jan 19, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Jack Oceano]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:50:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ric Flair from Designer to Desperate Hey Its Pro Wrestling Culture]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>To the untrained eye the 14 time world heavyweight champion Ric Flair looks like a proud legend who's sticking around to pass the torch the respectful way. The fact that we've been hearing the 14 time world heavyweight champion phrase for years now...</p><p>Content Producer: Andrew Cunningham<br />Published: Aug 03, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Overcome Loneliness as a New EFL Teacher Part I]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Starting out as an EFL teacher in a foreign country can open up a wide variety of opportunities for you to travel and immerse yourself in another culture. But how do you overcome feelings of loneliness outside the classroom? </p><p>Content Producer: Sophie<br />Published: Aug 28, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Godfather On the Edge of an Era]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The novel and resulting film were a crucial part of modern pop culture.</p><p>Content Producer: Skip Pulley<br />Published: Apr 21, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Skip Pulley]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:16 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cultural and Environmental Shock in Mei Mei Evans Gussuk]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Analysis of the metaphor of spawning salmon in Mei Mei Evans' short story "Gussuk."</p><p>Content Producer: Heather Horton<br />Published: Aug 06, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Heather Horton]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:32:58 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Travel Guide]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Sites to see in Dubai, best Tours to take and the Arabian culture.</p><p>Content Producer: Carol Kilby<br />Published: Sep 30, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Germanys Cultural Economic History and Evolution A Global Business Analysis]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This paper takes a look at the history of Germany as it transformed from economic disparity to a present-day stellar performer in the global market.  With an emphasis on culture, the paper analyzes how the country compares to the United States.</p><p>Content Producer: Mrs. Tonitta Davis McNeal<br />Published: Jul 21, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Mrs. Tonitta Davis McNeal]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:13:15 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Shock Jock Kidd Chris Gets the Boot for Shocking ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The opinions expressed herein do not reflect the opinions of ... or its affiliates.</p><p>Content Producer: M. Elgazzar<br />Published: May 18, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Music and the Changing Demographics Culture Art and Change]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>as demographics change we find out we are not so different after all</p><p>Content Producer: david Carr<br />Published: Nov 19, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Etiquette While in Japan]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>One of the most important things to understand about Japanese culture is the issue of one "losing face", or being embarrassed.</p><p>Content Producer: Emma S.<br />Published: Oct 04, 2005</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Emma S.]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 04 Oct 2005 22:57:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Notable People of the Past TimeTravel to the Present]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Inside a secret lockbox belonging to Mozart were a number of lost drafts for more piano sonatas, a few never-before-seen envy notes from Antonio Salieri...and a diary detailing his strange experience of inexplicably traveling from 1789 to 2007 while on a tour to Prague.  </p><p>Content Producer: Gregoriancant<br />Published: Jun 22, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Etiquette for Visiting Malaysia]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>When a business trip takes you overseas, it's important to respect the new culture that you are experiencing. Here are some business etiquette tips for traveling in Malaysia.</p><p>Content Producer: Emma S.<br />Published: Oct 15, 2005</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Emma S.]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 15 Oct 2005 15:46:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Kinders Identities Jewish Children Torn from Their Parents to Save Their Lives]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>While the Kindertransport of 1938 - 1939, saved Ten Thousand Jewish Children, it was the catalyst that took them away from their Jewish identities and forced them to adjust to a new country, language and culture.</p><p>Content Producer: Laura Quintile<br />Published: Jul 13, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Travel Tips for France]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If you are among the lucky people who are planning a trip to Paris or the French Riviera this summer, you may want to keep in mind the cultural and rudimentary differences between your culture and that of the French.</p><p>Content Producer: Merz<br />Published: May 31, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Merz]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 31 May 2007 09:10:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Guide to Traveling in Peru]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Peru is a majestically beautiful country which boasts both an ancient culture and a striking ambiance.</p><p>Content Producer: Amy Kreger<br />Published: Mar 26, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Amy Kreger]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:27:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Living Life with a Gay Sibling No Easy Task]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Living life with a gay sibling has been no easy task.  It has been just as confusing as the homosexual lifestyle itself.  But there is a lot more to it then that.</p><p>Content Producer: Brady Ratchford<br />Published: Feb 16, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Brady Ratchford]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:38:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Moving Back Home When You Cant Get a Job How to Make a MultiFamily House Work ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Wages haven't increased much over the years, but gas, rent and mortgages, electric bills, and even groceries sure have exploded in price.  Living with extended families might soften the financial blow.</p><p>Content Producer: Devrie Paradowski<br />Published: Feb 08, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Devrie Paradowski]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:30:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What it was like to Live in Mexico]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>On my trip to Mexico, I was blown away at how different the lifestyle was. It's not uncommon to hear in the news stories of border control issues.I experienced everything from the food to everyday home life. It was an experience I'll never forget.</p><p>Content Producer: Laura Hickey<br />Published: Feb 21, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Laura Hickey]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:13:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Should You Send Your Child to a Private School]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If you are frustrated with the public school system in your area, but home schooling is not an option, you may be considering sending your child to a private school.</p><p>Content Producer: CBB<br />Published: Mar 09, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[CBB]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:45:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Berlins Monument to Shopping KaDeWe Turns 100]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Said to be the largest in continental Europe, the giant department store near Berlin's Ku'damm is celebrating its 100th birthday in style, with a cake that serves 5800.</p><p>Content Producer: Dave Maddox<br />Published: Mar 02, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dave Maddox]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:17:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Stomp the Yard]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Yes! Finally! An African-American movie with class and NO ridiculous stereotypes. Even though it is an African-American movie, it is one for all to enjoy.</p><p>Content Producer: _Resource Queen<br />Published: Jan 31, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[_Resource Queen]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:23:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Look into North Korea in a Few Years]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>In recent years, North Korea has made itself more visible to the world for all the wrong reasons.  It's stance on being a nuclear power has worried its neighbors and nations like the U.S.  </p><p>Content Producer: Henry Lamb<br />Published: Feb 28, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Henry Lamb]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:15:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Asia Of Marco Polo]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>In the year 1295 A. D., after an absence of twenty-four years, Maffeo, Nicolo, and Marco Polo returned to their hometown of Venice, Italy. The Polo trio looked like strangers to their fellow citizens: they wore bizarre and ragged clothes and spoke in an accented tongue.</p><p>Content Producer: John Olley<br />Published: Dec 13, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[John Olley]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:46:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[At the Heart of a Human Rights Dilemma]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Chronicling of a battle for human rights bewteen modern Persian youth and fundamentalism that subsists there.</p><p>Content Producer: Farzin Mojtabai<br />Published: Nov 30, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Farzin Mojtabai]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:29:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The University of Hawaii Dorm Life]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The first of several segments to come, told from a former student's point of view, what it was really like to attend the University of Hawaii.  Let's just say that the University of Hawaii wasn't all palm trees and pineapples...</p><p>Content Producer: Kamala Kirk<br />Published: Nov 30, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Kamala Kirk]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Nov 2006 21:36:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cultural Globalization]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/82014/cultural_globalization.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>with more and more companies going "global" it is important top understand how other nations do business and what their customs are so that Americans are not viewed as the "ugly Americans" wanting to Americanize everything and everyone.</p><p>Content Producer: Werner Haas<br />Published: Nov 05, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Werner Haas]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:53:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The New York City Weight Loss Plan]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Moving to NYC can help you almost effortlessly lose weight. Commuting to work through public transit is good exercise!</p><p>Content Producer: LorrieBee<br />Published: Dec 06, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[LorrieBee]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Dec 2006 10:40:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Homosexuality in America Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/97846/homosexuality_in_america_life_liberty.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Is America really a place of freedom?</p><p>Content Producer: Shawnie<br />Published: Dec 13, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Shawnie]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:19:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[My Internship Experience With Kids Company in London]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/105339/my_internship_experience_with_kids.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This is a journal I kept while I was interning in London with Kid's Company.</p><p>Content Producer: Katherine Jones<br />Published: Dec 25, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Katherine Jones]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 Dec 2006 20:18:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Lessons Learned from Study Abroad]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/170246/7_lessons_learned_from_study_abroad.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>There is a lot more to study abroad than just academics.  Here are 7 lessons you can learn from the entire process of studying abroad.</p><p>Content Producer: Lindsey Russell<br />Published: Dec 26, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Lindsey Russell]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:59:27 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[My First LA Concert Confessions of a Wannabe]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/114248/my_first_la_concert_confessions_of.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>It sounds so easy, doesn't it?  If you've got the talent and the looks, all you have to do is hop on a bus and you'll be a star.
Not so much.</p><p>Content Producer: Mary Pascoe<br />Published: Jan 11, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Mary Pascoe]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:45:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Of This I Am Certain]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The breeze was crisp and cool, the horrid October air that Nigel loathed so much. It whipped his coat tail up slightly and ruffled his steely gray hair as he continued down the bustling early afternoon street. The smell of street vendors smacked him in the face sorrowfully. </p><p>Content Producer: James Sutherland<br />Published: Mar 22, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cool Summer Jobs]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If you're looking for a change of pace this summer, check out some of these cool summer jobs that might interest you.</p><p>Content Producer: Steve Thompson<br />Published: May 02, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[When Do You Call it Quits on Your Marriage]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>When the Honeymoon might be over.</p><p>Content Producer: Charles Jones<br />Published: Apr 24, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Living and Teaching in South Korea]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Teaching English in South Korea can be a rewarding experience. You can make from 2 million to 3 million Korean won a month, free housing, round trip airfare and work between 20-30 hours hours week M-F.</p><p>Content Producer: Jean Marie<br />Published: Apr 23, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hello I Talk Funny]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Homeschooling Breaking the Myths About Those Who Are Educated at Home]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>As a former classroom teacher, I definitely had some opinions about homeschoolers. I worried about the socialization of the students and about their level of education being lower than those in traditional classrooms.</p><p>Content Producer: Paula Sloan<br />Published: May 11, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Harvest Time]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A teenage girl and her brother vacation in the midwest. A game of hide n seek turns into a nightmare.</p><p>Content Producer: Heidi Adams<br />Published: Oct 16, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Going to School Overseas Take These Things Into Consideration]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>It seems that more and more people are deciding to attend school overseas these days. Many people do this for their postgraduate degrees as the competition can be very stiff to get into the school of choice for postgraduate degree programs. </p><p>Content Producer: SJD<br />Published: May 17, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hop into the Smithsonian Performing Arts Camp for a Happening Summer]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A look at this exciting music camp!</p><p>Content Producer: Christine Stoddard<br />Published: Apr 12, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Your Guide to Twin Etiquette ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>For as long as humans existed, twins and multiple births have always been a thing of fascination, especially to those who haven't had experience with the phenomena.  </p><p>Content Producer: Lucia Klarich<br />Published: Apr 07, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Educating Your Child in a Private School is it a Good Idea]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If you are considering sending your child to a private or parochial school, here is some insight into what it is like to be a student in an exclusive all girls' school by a former student. The benefits far outweigh the negatives. </p><p>Content Producer: Carolyn McFann<br />Published: Mar 28, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Americans Are Frustrated About Work]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Some unhappy truths about the real rat race</p><p>Content Producer: Benscudder<br />Published: Mar 16, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Exchange Student Guide to Eating While Abroad]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Being a foreign exchange student can be very exciting however some important things should be remembered while trying new foods and diet.  Here is a guide to help foreign exchange students deal with these two issues.</p><p>Content Producer: Aktiv8 F8<br />Published: Apr 05, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Making a Host Student Feel Comfortable]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Tips to help a foreign exchange student feel comfortable in the host families house and community.</p><p>Content Producer: Aktiv8 F8<br />Published: Apr 05, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Child Stardom But I Dont Want to Be Famous]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>What if you are a famous athlete or actor who wants to (or is forced to) spend some time out of the spotlight? What do you do when you have famous parents or siblings? Here is a list of fun teen fiction that deal with unwanted fame.</p><p>Content Producer: Little Willow<br />Published: Apr 10, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Everything You Need to Know About Driving from Wisconsin to Florida]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[HomeSchooled Students and High School Sports]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This paper was done for a college class and it discusses why I think home-schooled students should not be allowed to play sports in their local high schools.</p><p>Content Producer: Rob DuBard<br />Published: Mar 23, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Venezuelan Business and Visitation Guide]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>When visiting Venezuela it's very important to be on time for meetings, even a few minutes early.</p><p>Content Producer: Emma S.<br />Published: Oct 31, 2005</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Three Hotels that Have Room to Move]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Here I look at three hotel rooms offering the luxury of space, something that I missed during my first trip to a French hotel. All three are in great locations and close to Metro stops.</p><p>Content Producer: Kristin Robinson<br />Published: Dec 09, 2005</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Taiwan Travel Business Etiquette and Manners]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Manners, etiquette and protocol are very important in Taiwan if you plan to do business.</p><p>Content Producer: Emma S.<br />Published: Oct 22, 2005</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Emma S.]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 22 Oct 2005 15:44:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Brief Guide to Young Adult Literature Top Books for Teens]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>While it's impossible to argue for the complete eradication of traditional literature in the classroom, these books make an excellent break for students-especially those who detest reading.</p><p>Content Producer: Theresa Hemsoth<br />Published: Sep 21, 2005</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Theresa Hemsoth]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Sep 2005 01:07:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Platos View of Women and Their Role in Society Then and Now]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Plato believed that women were necessary for society to run smoothly, but this did not mean he thought women were equals of men. I think that today women get a lot more credit and are recognized more for their abilities than they used to be.</p><p>Content Producer: Greased up Deaf Guy<br />Published: Nov 06, 2005</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Brooklyn A Perspective]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Last November, I quit my job with the intent to head back to the East Coast and see what happens. I settled on Brooklyn, because I didn't want to do Queens or the Bronx and a closet in Manhattan is more expensive than all of Nebraska...</p><p>Content Producer: Terrence Moss Jr.<br />Published: Oct 13, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Teenage Dirtbag Singer Brendan B Brown of Wheatus]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Interview with young rocker before his Wilkes-Barre, Pa gig.</p><p>Content Producer: Donna Talarico<br />Published: Dec 13, 2005</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Donna Talarico]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Dec 2005 12:54:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Finding Magic in Morocco]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Magic does not come easy in modern day Morocco. It requires endless patience, humor and an eye for recognizing the spectacular before someone points it out to you. A few tips to achieve your own adventure will prove priceless.</p><p>Content Producer: Jessica Gates<br />Published: Dec 09, 2005</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Jessica Gates]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 Dec 2005 15:14:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Iranian Business Etiquette]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Although most appointments are not kept on time you should still plan to be punctual.</p><p>Content Producer: Emma S.<br />Published: Oct 04, 2005</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Etiquette of the Netherlands]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>While visiting the Netherlands you'll be expected to be punctual and organized.</p><p>Content Producer: Emma S.<br />Published: Oct 01, 2005</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Exotic Vacation Naples Italy]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Planning a trip abroad? Naples proves to be Italy's best kept secret.</p><p>Content Producer: Jana Rebecca Sylvera<br />Published: Jun 09, 2005</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Choosing the Right College]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Deciding what college to attend, or even to apply to, usually involves some combination of school prestige, cost, and how good the tour guide was.  Although these factors are important, a few other factors should be considered as well.</p><p>Content Producer: Ursula Gross<br />Published: Apr 28, 2005</p>]]></description>
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