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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Hetty Green, the "Witch of Wall Street"]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Hetty Green was a successful American businesswoman who was as renowned for her Wall Street savvy and fantastic wealth as she was for her ruthless frugality and scroogelike behavior.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Saturday, 21 November 2009 6:00:04 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[On This Day: “Kristallnacht” Attacks Mark Unofficial Start of Holocaust]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[On Nov. 9, 1938, Nazi storm troopers launched a coordinated attack against Jewish communities, destroying property and shipping thousands to concentration camps.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Monday, 09 November 2009 8:00:00 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, William Carlos Williams, Writer and Physician]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Celebrated writer William Carlos Williams is noted for his influence on the development of the short story form in 20th century American literature. His distinctive literary prose is marked by an exploration of human nature deepened by his lifelong commitment to his &ldquo;day job&rdquo; as a physician.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Thursday, 17 September 2009 0:00:00 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Leo Tolstoy, Author of “War and Peace”]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Leo Tolstoy proclaimed, &ldquo;The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.&rdquo; His rebellion toward society, and his philosophical and idealistic outlook fashioned his paradoxical and inquisitive nature. His romantic prose, attitude for nonviolence, and dedication to ideals influenced many political and spiritual leaders. As professor Andy Kaufman points out, &ldquo;he was more than a great writer, he was a phenomenon.&rdquo;]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Wednesday, 09 September 2009 0:30:04 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Peter Sellers, Impressionist and Comedic Actor]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[The shape-shifting aspects of Peter Sellers made him one of the most versatile actors around&mdash;his many faces, voices and impressions lending themselves to characters such as Inspector Clouseau and Dr. Strangelove. His comic genius coupled with his ability to completely immerse himself in the characters he portrayed made him beloved of audiences. Though his personal life was plagued by inner demons, he arguably shaped the nuances of British comedy we know today.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 08 September 2009 0:00:04 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Jane Addams, First American Woman to Receive Nobel Peace Prize]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Jane Addams was a pioneer in the field of social work, a noted pacifist and internationalist, and one of the first to express the belief that education was the gateway to equality. Addams fearlessly took unpopular stances, which earned her both notoriety and status as the &ldquo;second woman in history to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.&rdquo;]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Sunday, 06 September 2009 5:00:00 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Alex Haley, Author of “Roots”]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Alex Haley was said to have &ldquo;walked the walk and talked the talk.&rdquo; Characterized by his slow, honeyed voice, he was one of America&rsquo;s greatest oral and written storytellers. As &ldquo;the father of popular genealogy,&rdquo; his timeless novel, &ldquo;Roots,&rdquo; illuminates and humanizes America&rsquo;s era of slavery and ultimately reflects the personal mantra visible in all his work: &ldquo;Find the good and praise it.&rdquo;]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 11 August 2009 5:00:00 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Antipasto: What to Serve Before the Pasta]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/food/a/antipasto.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[Tempt your taste buds and prepare your stomach for the big meal to follow with a traditional Italian dish: antipasto. With its lively combination of tastes, both savory and sweet, antipasto closely resembles other popular hors d&rsquo;oeuvres, but brings a distinctly Italian flair and aesthetic. Originating in the 16th century, antipasto literally means &ldquo;before the pasta,&rdquo; and is the perfect prelude to either a casual or an elegant meal.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Thursday, 16 July 2009 7:00:00 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Marian Wright Edelman, Children’s Defense Fund Founder]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Marian Wright Edelman is a prominent children&rsquo;s rights activist in the United States. Crowned by Harper&rsquo;s Bazaar as &ldquo;America&rsquo;s Universal Mother,&rdquo; and a winner of the Library of Congress Living Legend award, Marian Wright Edelman has dedicated her life to service. Working previously as a lawyer, educator, activist, lobbyist, reformer and children&rsquo;s advocate, she&rsquo;s earned the admiration of world leaders, politicians, parents, teachers and families as president of the Children's Defense Fund.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Saturday, 06 June 2009 6:30:05 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Sandra Day O’Connor, First Female Supreme Court Justice]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Sandra Day O&rsquo;Connor endured a great deal of gender-based prejudice before she became the first woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice. During her years on America&rsquo;s highest court, she cast the swing vote in several key cases.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Thursday, 26 March 2009 4:00:00 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Teaching Kids About Money]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/feature-articles/2008/october/Teaching-Kids-About-Money.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[Saving money is vital in this tough economy, and there's no time like the present to start teaching your kids about fiscal responsibility. With these tips, becoming financially literate can be child&rsquo;s play.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 24 March 2009 9:45:00 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[The Organic Food Myth]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/food/foodie/2009/jan/The-Organic-Food-Myth.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[Organic foods promise consumers a more sustainable planet and a healthier lifestyle. However, some reports indicate that the number-one green living trend may actually have a negative impact on the environment, and the health benefits of organics are not always clear. FindingDulcinea separates fact from fiction and helps you determine what to consider when buying organic.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Thursday, 19 March 2009 11:40:00 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Researchers Scrutinize US Science Education, as Students Lag]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/feb/Researchers-Scrutinize-U-S-Science-Education-as-Students-Lag.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[A recent study shows that science students learn as well through experimentation as they do through direct instruction, a potentially significant finding given the current debate over education reform.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Sunday, 22 February 2009 8:02:00 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Nina Simone, “The High Priestess of Soul”]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Jazz singer Nina Simone revolutionized popular music and emerged as one of the finest songwriters and musicians of her time. In addition to captivating audiences with her talent and passion, she remained a fierce advocate for the Civil Rights movement. FindingDulcinea provides a glimpse into the life and work of the woman who refused the term &ldquo;jazz&rdquo; in favor of &ldquo;African-rooted classical music.&rdquo;]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Saturday, 21 February 2009 6:45:00 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[5 Sites for Understanding and Managing Stress]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Major life events, long-term worries and daily hassles lead all of us to experience stress. FindingDulcinea suggests five sites that offer help to pull yourself out of a harmful stress rut and regain control of your own well-being.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 03 February 2009 9:45:00 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Edgar Allan Poe, Poet and Master of the Gothic, Mystery and Horror Genres]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/profiles/p/edgar-allen-poe.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[Every year, a mysterious visitor pays homage to Edgar Allan Poe, leaving behind a half-filled bottle of cognac and three red roses at the writer&rsquo;s grave. FindingDulcinea remembers the short, tragic life and many works of this doyen of the macabre, who turns 200 on January 19, 2009.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Monday, 19 January 2009 6:45:00 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Inaugural Balls: The Glitz, the Glamour, the Disasters]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/feature-articles/2009/jan/Inaugural-Balls-Past-and-Present.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[After the solemnities of the inaugural celebration, it&rsquo;s time for all politicos to put on their best shoes and dance. Many presidents have chosen to mark the beginning of their administrations with one or more inaugural balls. Here are some highlights of the upcoming festivities, and trivia about the sparkling events&mdash;and social faux pas&mdash;of yesteryear.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Thursday, 15 January 2009 9:45:00 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Salmon P. Chase, “Attorney General for Fugitive Slaves” ]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/profiles/c/salmon-p-chase.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[U.S. Treasury Secretary and Chief Supreme Court Justice Salmon P. Chase was a force to be reckoned with. Though his personal life was dogged by misfortune, and his presidential aspirations were crushed, he tirelessly pursed justice for slaves and African-Americans, and substantially influenced the structure of the U.S. economic system.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 13 January 2009 6:45:00 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Colleges Profit By Signing Students Up for Credit Cards]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2009/jan/Colleges-Profit-By-Signing-Students-Up-for-Credit-Cards.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[Some American universities are making valuable revenue from deals with credit card companies, but do these relationships encourage poor financial habits and come at the expense of students?]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 06 January 2009 11:29:10 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Scientists Assess the Future of Infectious Diseases]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/health/2009/jan/Scientists-Assess-the-Future-of-Infectious-Diseases.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[Environmental and climate changes thwart progress in the global war against infectious diseases.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Sunday, 04 January 2009 8:01:00 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Rudyard Kipling, Author of “Kim” and “The Jungle Book”]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/profiles/happy-birthday/2008/Dec/Rudyard-Kipling.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[A prolific writer, Rudyard Kipling quickly gained acclaim for his poems and stories set in India during the period of British imperial rule. His work includes &ldquo;Gunga Din&rdquo; and &ldquo;The Jungle Book.&rdquo; Although his imperialistic views may not be popular today, his literary influence remains. Kipling was the first English writer, and to date, the youngest person, to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 30 December 2008 6:45:00 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Surprise Asteroid Underlines Need for Early Detection System]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/science/2008/December/Surprise-Asteroid-Underlines-Need-for-Early-Detection-System.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[Astronomers are asking for additional funding to monitor asteroid activity with the hopes of detecting potentially devastating asteroids before it&rsquo;s too late.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Monday, 29 December 2008 10:31:00 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[More and More Baby Boomers Embrace Technology]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/technology/2008/December/More-and-More-Baby-Boomers-Embrace-Technology.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[Baby boomers are no longer the inferior demographic when it comes to using modern technology and the Web, studies reveal.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Sunday, 28 December 2008 9:56:13 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Quentin Bryce, First Woman to Be Appointed Australia’s Governor-General]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/profiles/2008-women-firsts/quentin-bryce.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[For more than 100 years, since the position was established, the governor-general of Australia has always been a man. On September 5, 2008, Quentin Bryce changed all that.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Friday, 26 December 2008 9:45:00 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Madam C.J. Walker, the First African-American Female Millionaire ]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/profiles/happy-birthday/2008/Dec/Madam-C-J--Walker.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[Although she never finished school, Madam C.J. Walker&rsquo;s business acumen paved her rags-to-riches story. She stated, &ldquo;If I accomplished anything in life, it was because I have been willing to work hard.&rdquo; Considered the wealthiest African-American woman of her time, she&rsquo;s called the &ldquo;original Oprah Winfrey&rdquo;; she used her position to oppose racial discrimination, and support civic, educational and social institutions for African Americans.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 23 December 2008 6:45:00 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Will Obama’s Education Secretary Really Bring Reform to Failing Schools?]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2008/december/Will-Obama-s-Education-Secretary-Really-Bring-Reform-to-Failing-Schools.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[President-elect Obama&rsquo;s selection of Arne Duncan has the approval of prominent politicians, but some critics and teachers dispute his willingness to alter the educational status quo.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Friday, 19 December 2008 7:25:30 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Margaret Mead, Cultural Anthropologist]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/profiles/happy-birthday/2008/Dec/Margaret-Mead.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[Dr. Margaret Mead became one of the world&rsquo;s most renowned American anthropologists through her extensive cross-cultural work on issues including gender roles, environmental justice, education, race relations, child rearing and nutrition. Known as the &ldquo;observer&rsquo;s observer,&rdquo; she successfully bridged the gap between social anthropology and ethnology as we know them today.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 16 December 2008 6:45:00 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Flip Wilson, TV’s First Black Superstar]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/profiles/happy-birthday/2008/Dec/Flip-Wilson.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[Through his ingenious comedy sketches, Flip Wilson and his eponymous variety show connected a racially divided world with laughter. On his birthday, we remember the life and laughs inspired by the comedian who declared, &ldquo;Funny is an attitude.&rdquo;]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Monday, 08 December 2008 6:45:00 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[NY Private Schools Boom During Economic Slump]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2008/December/NY-Private-Schools-Boom-During-Economic-Slump.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[As New York City private schools report that they are &ldquo;thriving&rdquo; during the economic downturn, parents and funders remain concerned that the prosperity will be short-lived.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Wednesday, 03 December 2008 17:32:06 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[White House Life: Moving Out]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/feature-articles/2008/november/White-House-Life-Moving-Out.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[&ldquo;What is there to do but drink?&rdquo; Franklin Pierce retorted, after being asked what he will do upon leaving the White House. This is a question that every president faces before he claims the title of &ldquo;ex-President,&rdquo; and although some return to the lives they had before leading the free world, others use their commander in chief background as a resume-builder for their next career move.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Friday, 21 November 2008 6:00:05 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Hetty Green, the "Witch of Wall Street"]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/profiles/happy-birthday/2008/Nov/Hetty-Green.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[Hetty Green was a successful American businesswoman who was as renowned for her Wall Street savvy and fantastic wealth as she was for her ruthless frugality and scroogelike behavior.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Friday, 21 November 2008 6:00:04 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Georgetown Subpoenaed by NY’s Andrew Cuomo Over Health Care]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2008/november/Georgetown-Subpoenaed-by-NY-s-Andrew-Cuomo-Over-Health-Care.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo subpoenaed Georgetown University over suspicion that the school was profiting by forcing students to join a specific health care plan.]]></description>

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      <title><![CDATA[White House Life: The President and First Lady at Home]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[The White House plays host to the world&rsquo;s most powerful people and its most elegant soir&eacute;es, but it&rsquo;s also the primary residence of the president and first lady. FindingDulcinea explores what it&rsquo;s like to live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, America&rsquo;s most famous address.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 18 November 2008 6:00:05 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[White House Life: Notable Presidential Kids]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[As Malia and Sasha Obama anticipate their move to the most famous address in the United States, Americans look forward to the new energy the 7- and 10-year-old will bring. In this feature findingDulcinea provides a glimpse into the &ldquo;fairy-tale&rdquo; lives of White House children that Susan Bales Ford once spoke of, and discusses some of the challenges the children of the president face.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Friday, 14 November 2008 6:00:05 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[White House Life: Filling the Position of First Pet]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/feature-articles/2008/november/Filling-the-Position-of-First-Pet.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[Americans adore their pets, and U.S. presidents are no exception. From President Taft&rsquo;s cows to President Coolidge&rsquo;s pygmy hippo, the White House has played host to a wide variety of furry and not-so-furry friends. FindingDulcinea takes a look back at the presidential pets that have graced America&rsquo;s highest office over the years.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Wednesday, 12 November 2008 6:00:05 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Political Ads Through the Years]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Politicians have used television ads to disseminate their messages since the 1950s. In this article we look at the different ways politicians have used ads to connect with American citizens.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 04 November 2008 16:00:15 EST</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Texas Schools Plan to Alter High School Grading System]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/october-08/Texas-Schools-Plan-to-Alter-High-School-Grading-System.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[In an attempt to create a standardized GPA measurement, Texas&rsquo; higher education commissioner proposes to modify the weighted grading system for advanced courses.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Monday, 27 October 2008 13:45:45 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Wall Street Losses Could Mean Big Gains for Students]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/october-08/Wall-Street-Losses-Could-Mean-Big-Gains-for-Students.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[More professionals from the financial sector are leaving behind familiar territory and working to inspire kids in the classroom.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 21 October 2008 12:30:00 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[What’s Next for No Child Left Behind?]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Leading educators wonder what the presidential candidates will bring to the table for No Child Left Behind.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Friday, 17 October 2008 18:00:00 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Virginia Measures True High School Graduation Rates]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/october-08/Virginia-Measures-True-High-School-Graduation-Rates.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[A new report on graduation rates in Virginia more accurately measures how many students complete their studies&mdash;previous reports were inflated to mask the dropout problem.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Thursday, 16 October 2008 6:58:45 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Nonprofits Hindered by Financial Crisis]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/October-08/Nonprofits-Hindered-by-Financial-Crisis.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[In the wake of Wall Street&rsquo;s meltdown, nonprofits across the country are suffering financially as demand for their services grows.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 14 October 2008 16:45:06 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Travel Tale: Washington, D.C. ]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/travel/travel-tales/2008/october/Washington--D-C--.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[My first trip to D.C. as an adult was a spontaneous offshoot of a journey between Philadelphia and Baltimore. I was with two friends, it was the dead of winter and we all had the same idea: to seek refuge in our nation&rsquo;s capital.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Wednesday, 08 October 2008 0:30:05 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[The ‘College Portrait’ Encourages Transparency Among US Colleges]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/October-08/The--College-Portrait--Encourages-Transparency-Among-US-Colleges.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[Colleges and universities are participating in a project that could place them at the vanguard of the higher education accountability movement.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Thursday, 02 October 2008 7:00:00 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Best Sites for Elementary School Students]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/feature-articles/2008/september/Best-Sites-for-Elementary-School-Students.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[After spending 2,100 hours in school per year, elementary school kids often confess that they don&rsquo;t always find a classroom setting to be an ideal place for learning. A different learning environment, such as after school or at home might be able to <a onclick="window.open(this.href,'','resizable=yes,location=yes,menubar=yes,scrollbars=yes,status=yes,toolbar=yes,fullscreen=no,dependent=no,width=700,height=600,status'); return false" href="http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/wellness/info/kids/22357.aspx">offset the stress kids experience in the classroom</a>. There are many ways to keep kids encouraged by awaking their innate desire for learning. Help kids to break out of the classroom box, and stimulate their imagination, curiosity, and learning styles.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 23 September 2008 0:30:05 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, William Carlos Williams]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Celebrated writer William Carlos Williams is noted for his influence on the development of the short story form in 20th century American literature. His distinctive literary prose is marked by an exploration of human nature deepened by his lifelong commitment to his &ldquo;day job&rdquo; as a physician.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Wednesday, 17 September 2008 0:30:04 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Is Homework Helpful or Harmful? ]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[The return of students to the classroom raises the question of whether homework is an effective educational tool, or an unnecessary stressor and burden on students.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 09 September 2008 13:25:22 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Leo Tolstoy]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Leo Tolstoy proclaimed, &ldquo;The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.&rdquo; His rebellion toward society, and his philosophical and idealistic outlook fashioned his paradoxical and inquisitive nature. His romantic prose, attitude for nonviolence, and dedication to ideals influenced many political and spiritual leaders. As professor Andy Kaufman points out, &ldquo;he was more than a great writer, he was a phenomenon.&rdquo;]]></description>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Peter Sellers]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[The shape-shifting aspects of Peter Sellers made him one of the most versatile actors around&mdash;his many faces, voices and impressions lending themselves to characters such as Inspector Clouseau and Dr. Strangelove. His comic genius coupled with his ability to completely immerse himself in the characters he portrayed made him beloved of audiences. Though his personal life was plagued by inner demons, he arguably shaped the nuances of British comedy we know today.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Monday, 08 September 2008 0:30:04 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Jane Addams]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Considered &ldquo;second only to Eleanor Roosevelt in the pantheon of women,&rdquo; Jane Addams was a pioneer in the field of social work, a noted pacifist and internationalist, and one of the first to express the belief that education was the gateway to equality. Addams fearlessly took unpopular stances, which earned her both notoriety and status as the &ldquo;second woman in history to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.&rdquo;]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Saturday, 06 September 2008 0:30:05 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Back-to-School Basics]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/feature-articles/2008/september/Back-to-School-Basics.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[The end of summer is a study in trade-offs: book time replaces pool time; loungewear is swapped for school-wear; and strict schedules oust free time in a blatant reminder that the summer&rsquo;s over. Start off on the right foot with the following resources for organizing, communicating and planning, during your child&rsquo;s return to the classroom.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 02 September 2008 0:30:03 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Playlist: Old Skool Rap]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/arts/music/playlist/2008/August/Old-Skool-Rap.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Old school rap&rdquo; refers to the original recorded hip-hop music that had a profound impact on the music industry. A synthesis of jazz, rock and various other musical genres, the rhythmic delivery became a cross-cultural phenomenon. While many dismissed hip-hop as a fad they hoped would disappear, its forefathers are responsible for refining it as an art form and setting the stage for their successors to dominate the musical culture.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Monday, 25 August 2008 0:30:05 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Schools Across the Country Combat the Obesity Epidemic]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/August-08/Schools-Across-the-Country-Combat-the-Obesity-Epidemic.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[As the childhood obesity epidemic continues to broaden across the world, health advocates and policy-makers are turning to schools in an effort to combat the problem.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Monday, 18 August 2008 5:57:09 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Rising Gas Prices Bring Back Community Policing]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/July-08/Rising-Gas-Prices-Bring-Back-Community-Policing.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[Police officers across the country are getting out of their cars to combat rising fuel costs that are putting a strain on department budgets.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 22 July 2008 12:14:20 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Travel Tales: The Hamptons]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Located in Long Island&rsquo;s South Fork, the Hamptons is a classic country setting coupled with a sophisticated mood, and is the type of place that seems to perpetually outdo itself. With a mass influx of visitors showing up in May and lingering on through September, the Hamptons is a playground for opulent Manhattanites and jet-setters, as well as a mecca for regular beachgoers who long to escape.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Thursday, 10 July 2008 0:30:05 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[The Foodie: Antipasto]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Tempt your taste buds and prepare your stomach for the big meal to follow with a traditional Italian dish: antipasto. With its lively combination of tastes, both savory and sweet, it closely resembles other popular hors d&rsquo;oeuvres, but brings a distinctly Italian flair and aesthetic. Originating in the sixteenth century, antipasto literally means &ldquo;before the pasta&rdquo; and is the perfect prelude to either a casual or an elegant meal.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Thursday, 10 July 2008 0:30:03 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Scots Say Wikipedia Stunts Educational Progress]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/technology/May-June-08/Scots-Say-Wikipedia-Stunts-Educational-Progress.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[The Scottish Parent Teacher Council (SPTC) blames Wikipedia for the rising rate of failure among students taking the country&rsquo;s Standard Grade exams.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Wednesday, 25 June 2008 6:03:20 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Travel Tales: Napa Valley]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[I went to college only 40 minutes from the Napa Valley but it took me two years to finally visit. I stumbled upon it the way some of the most extraordinary discoveries are made&mdash;by taking a wrong turn. The sight of the region&rsquo;s plush terra firma drew me in and I couldn&rsquo;t turn back. Every visit thereafter confirmed this: the Napa Valley is a visual symphony in its own right, and simply put, an overture to paradise.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Thursday, 12 June 2008 0:30:03 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[‘Millennials’ Change the Landscape of Education]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[The technological gap between &ldquo;old school&rdquo; teachers and today&rsquo;s technically savvy students results in &ldquo;new school&rdquo; approaches.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Wednesday, 11 June 2008 15:31:38 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Modern Monasticism]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/feature-articles/2008/may/Modern-Monasticism.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[The traditional notion of monastic life evokes the idea of prayer and contemplation within a structured community of like-minded believers, however a new brand of monasticism, similarly characterized by intentional and contemplative living, has been born. &ldquo;Neomonasticism,&rdquo; or &ldquo;New Monasticism,&rdquo; is a gathering movement of young people promoting messages of simplicity and service while engaging society&rsquo;s marginalized and underprivileged members.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Wednesday, 28 May 2008 0:30:05 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Travel Tales: Seattle]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Seattle, Washington, is a fortress, protected by the serrated Olympic Mountains, the volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range and snowcapped Mount Rainier. Some refer to it as the Emerald City; I refer to it as &ldquo;a diamond in the rough.&rdquo; I&rsquo;ve been visiting Seattle since I was an infant, and at 9 years old, while running around in Union Square warding off pigeons and making my way through the crowds, it hit me&mdash;I was in love with a city.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 27 May 2008 0:30:03 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Charter Schools Remedy Education Woes in New Orleans]]></title>

      <link>http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/May-June-08/Charter-Schools-Remedy-Education-Woes-in-New-Orleans.html</link>

      <description><![CDATA[In New Orleans, the tragedy of Katrina has become an opportunity to reform an ailing school system, and charter schools are at the heart of the solution.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Tuesday, 20 May 2008 9:52:14 EDT</pubDate>

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      <title><![CDATA[Travel Tales: Columbia River Gorge, Oregon]]></title>

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      <description><![CDATA[Situated on the banks of the Columbia River, in the shadow of the Bridge of the Gods, is a glorified cafeteria called Char Burger&mdash;a symbol of my youth. Although its cuisine was nothing extraordinary, its d&eacute;cor, a combination of authentic and knock-off American Indian artifacts, had a lot of flavor. A stop at Char Burger became my family&rsquo;s raison d'&ecirc;tre, marking the end of our summer evening drives down the coiled Columbia River Highway.]]></description>

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      <pubDate>Monday, 19 May 2008 0:03:00 EDT</pubDate>

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