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	<title>ecomii simple living blog &#187; Marie Oser, Managing Editor</title>
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		<title>Water Wise Around the House</title>
		<link>http://www.ecomii.com/blogs/simple-living/2009/12/04/water-wise-around-the-house/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:25:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marie Oser, Managing Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GE3UE6RAYE4D The U.S. population nearly doubled between 1950 and 2000; however, the demand for water during that period more than tripled. Americans now use an average of 100 gallons of water every day, enough to fill 1,600 drinking glasses.¹ With increased demand comes increased prices, not to mention the threat to our water reserves and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Smart Steps to Home Savings: The Energy Efficient Way</title>
		<link>http://www.ecomii.com/blogs/simple-living/2009/11/05/5-smart-steps-to-home-savings-the-energy-efficient-way/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:04:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marie Oser, Managing Editor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saving energy saves money. And with Americans using a million dollars worth of energy every minute of every day of the year,¹ there are a lot ways to save money through simple, smart and more efficient choices. These decisions can also help cut down on the 40,000 pounds of CO2 that is emitted to create [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Things That Save Money While Saving the Planet</title>
		<link>http://www.ecomii.com/blogs/simple-living/2009/10/27/5-things-that-save-money-while-saving-the-planet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marie Oser, Managing Editor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environmental Concerns]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was Mahatma Gandhi who said, &#8220;Be the change you wish to see in the world.&#8221; The issues we face may seem daunting and individual efforts may not appear to have much impact, however collectively each of us can play a significant role in the effort to conserve our resources. Here are five actions you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Bishnoi of India: World’s First Environmentalists</title>
		<link>http://www.ecomii.com/blogs/simple-living/2009/02/03/the-bishnoi-of-india-world%e2%80%99s-first-environmentalists/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marie Oser, Managing Editor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was in northwest India that I first heard about the amazing Bishnoi People. I was traveling through Rajasthan and my VegVoyages guides took me, and my film crew to a village community to meet the awesome Bishnoi. The Bishnoi people are a Hindu sect, devoted to environmental conservation and wise resource management.  An estimated [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Enlightened Super Bowl Chili</title>
		<link>http://www.ecomii.com/blogs/simple-living/2009/01/25/enlightened-super-bowl-chili/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:54:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marie Oser, Managing Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pizza, salsa and chips are typical Football Munchies, but there’s something special about a hearty bowl of spicy chili on Super Bowl Sunday. Chili is a universal favorite, an easy one-pot wonder that feeds a crowd and can be made in advance. This is especially true in Texas, where the dish was born well over [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Eliminate Package Waste at the Source</title>
		<link>http://www.ecomii.com/blogs/simple-living/2009/01/02/eliminate-package-waste-at-the-source/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:34:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marie Oser, Managing Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Source reduction is the elimination of waste before it has been created and minimizes resources that are used in the production and delivery of goods. The best way to get rid of waste is to reduce the amount generated at the source, which also lessens the costs associated with recycling, solid waste disposal and landfills. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day for Good Luck</title>
		<link>http://www.ecomii.com/blogs/simple-living/2008/12/31/hoppin%e2%80%99-john-on-new-year%e2%80%99s-day-for-good-luck/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ecomii.com/blogs/simple-living/2008/12/31/hoppin%e2%80%99-john-on-new-year%e2%80%99s-day-for-good-luck/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:44:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marie Oser, Managing Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Back-eyed peas are a dietary staple in the American South. Hoppin’ John is a bean and rice dish that has long been associated with good luck when served on New Year’s Day. According to the legend, if you serve this dish on New Year&#8217;s Day you&#8217;ll have plenty of pocket change in the New Year. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Happy Healthy Hanukkah</title>
		<link>http://www.ecomii.com/blogs/simple-living/2008/12/17/happy-healthy-hanukkah/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:56:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marie Oser, Managing Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hanukkah, the festival of lights, begins this year when the first candle is lit at sunset on Sunday, December 21st. Celebrated by millions of Jews around the world, Hanukah is a celebration of victory over tyranny and the triumph of religious freedom. The eight-day festival is marked by the lighting of brightly colored candles in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stuff It!</title>
		<link>http://www.ecomii.com/blogs/simple-living/2008/11/30/stuff-it/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:52:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marie Oser, Managing Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Holidays are festive and hectic and a special time for entertaining with family and friends. Stuffing is a favorite at Holiday dinners, and guests can’t seem to get enough! This Holiday, why not stuff vegetables? There are many vegetables whose very shape invites a tasty filling. Baby Portobello mushrooms and winter squash are prime [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vegan Thanksgiving</title>
		<link>http://www.ecomii.com/blogs/simple-living/2008/11/17/vegan-thanksgiving/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:46:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marie Oser, Managing Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kick off the Holiday Season with a bountiful, meatless meal that is as healthful and delicious as it is eco-friendly and economical. Whether you are a longtime vegan, part-time vegetarian, or health conscious cook accommodating guests, this holiday meal will get rave reviews. My Festive Holiday Roast transforms 5 pounds of tofu into an outstanding [...]]]></description>
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