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		<title>Pitiful Lawn</title>
		<link>http://dcplive.dekalblibrary.org/2009/09/28/pitiful-lawn/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ev S</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My lawn is pitiful.  It’s got brown spots, bare spots, pretty purple weeds, and holes.  I’m not very picky about lawns.  I figure that some shade of green is good, even if it’s rye grass.  I’m also a lazy gardener.  There are several websites to go to, including Georgia’s own Walter Reeves.  Books are also [...]


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		<title>It&#8217;s Not Easy Being Green</title>
		<link>http://dcplive.dekalblibrary.org/2009/08/31/its-not-easy-being-green/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:28:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nolan R</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I ran across Vanessa Farquharson&#8217;s book, Sleeping Naked Is Green: How an Eco-Cynic Unplugged Her Fridge, Sold Her Car, and Found Love in 366 Days, I was intrigued.  While I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ll be unplugging my fridge anytime soon (is that even possible in this heat?), selling my car (sorry, Jnai!), or looking for love (my [...]


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		<title>Is your food safe?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:14:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda L</dc:creator>
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Two years ago the State of Georgia saw a change in how restaurants are &#8220;graded&#8221; as far as food safety.  In some areas of the state the restaurants and the health inspectors are still trying to understand the relatively new law called the 2007 GA Food code ( Public Health Division&#8217;s Chapter 290-5-14)
How does this [...]


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		<title>Tools of the Trade</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 13:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lesley B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ We use a fair amount of stickers at the library and I was picking at an old one with my fingernails when a co-worker handed me a little tool and said, &#8220;Here, use this. It&#8217;s a label-scraper.&#8221; What appeared to be a tiny spatula was placed in my hand. Despite working in libraries my [...]


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		<title>Now, A Word From Al Gore&#8230;(okay, not really)</title>
		<link>http://dcplive.dekalblibrary.org/2009/04/22/now-a-word-from-al-goreokay-not-really-nr/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jnai W</dc:creator>
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April the 22 is Earth Day and nowadays, more than ever, many of us are looking for ways to be more environmentally conscious. Going Green is the popular phrase for all things earth-friendly and eco-chic but the movement to protect and preserve the environment has been going strong for decades.  Today&#8217;s the perfect day to [...]


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		<title>Taxes&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://dcplive.dekalblibrary.org/2009/04/07/taxes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jnai W</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[April 15 is next Wednesday and I have to admit I&#8217;m still scrambling. I&#8217;m still rooting around in my accordion file folders and shoeboxes (it&#8217;s sad so, please, no laughing) for my little charity tax deduction card. The charity, to their credit, sent it to me back in January but a lot can happen between [...]


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		<title>Avoiding Foreclosure</title>
		<link>http://dcplive.dekalblibrary.org/2009/04/06/avoiding-foreclosure/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda L</dc:creator>
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I blogged several months ago about the resources that the Library has and other sources available for those having trouble paying their mortgage. This blog entry is still helpful to those that have missed payments or have had their mortgage company begin the first step towards foreclosure.
There is now new help available through the Federal [...]


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		<title>Spring Cleaning, Anyone?</title>
		<link>http://dcplive.dekalblibrary.org/2009/03/10/spring-cleaning-anyone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jnai W</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I spent all of Sunday helping my mom with some spring cleaning&#8230;and helping myself to some of the old forgotten treasures that we uncovered. I stumbled upon long-lost books,  misplaced CDs, my old Fat Albert lunchbox (hey, hey, hey!&#8230;okay it was actually my brother&#8217;s but finders keepers) and even some clothes that, with a bit of TLC, can make [...]


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		<title>In Tough Times&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://dcplive.dekalblibrary.org/2009/02/23/in-tough-times/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda L</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I volunteer with an organization that helps people over a tight spot with utilities and rent. Lately, we have seen many people who are having a hard time holding on to their mortgage or are just a few steps away from losing their house.
Here at DCPL, we try to anticipate the needs of our community. [...]


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		<title>Free Credit Reports: No Catchy Jingles for the Government</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nolan R</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have a TV, you&#8217;ve seen the commercial and heard the song in its many variations.  Some people hate it, some love it (I do, I confess) but what&#8217;s worse is that many people probably assume it&#8217;s where you go to get your free annual credit report.  I know, I know, if you can&#8217;t [...]


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