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		<title>ForRent.com Thanksgiving Recipe</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:04:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gillian Luce</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Throughout my childhood I can remember my father in the kitchen (yes, my dad did a majority of the cooking in our household) making a fantastic Thanksgiving feast. He always hated anyone being in the kitchen because they would be ‘in his way.&#8217; So a new tradition that I have started the last few Thanksgivings [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Throughout my childhood I can remember my father in the kitchen (yes, my dad did a majority of the cooking in our household) making a fantastic Thanksgiving feast. He always hated anyone being in the kitchen because they would be ‘in his way.&#8217; So a new tradition that I have started the last few Thanksgivings is to create some type of dish at my apartment and bring it over for Thanksgiving dinner.  That way I am still contributing to the amazing meal and helping without ‘being in the way!&#8217;</p>
<p>I found this fantastic recipe in a Taste of Home Thanksgiving magazine last year and decided that it needs to be a reoccurring dish from now on. It&#8217;s absolutely, positively delicious! Not to mention super easy. That&#8217;s my kind of side dish!</p>
<p>Corn ‘n&#8217; Bean Bake Recipe <img border="1" vspace="2" align="right" width="300" src="http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg456/AptsForRent/CornandBeanBakeImage.jpg" hspace="2" alt="Corn n Bean Bake from TasteofHome.com" height="300" /></p>
<p>Ingredients:</p>
<ul>
<li>1 package (16 ounces) of frozen cut green beans</li>
<li>1 can (15.25 ounces) of whole kernel corn, drained</li>
<li>1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted (can also substitute for cream of broccoli or cream of chicken)</li>
<li>1 cup (4 ounces) of shredded cheddar cheese, divided</li>
<li>½ cup of crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 12 crackers-can also be substituted for variety crackers depending on the complement flavoring you desire)</li>
</ul>
<p>Directions:</p>
<ul>
<li>1. Preheat oven to350 degrees.</li>
<li>2. In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, soup and ½ cup of cheese. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with remainder of cheese and crushed crackers.</li>
<li>3. Bake for 35 minutes or until heated through.</li>
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<p>Hopefully you&#8217;ll find this dish to be as easy and delicious as I did. Who knows? Maybe you&#8217;ll start a new tradition in your family! Happy Thanksgiving!</p>
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		<title>Viva La Vie Boheme</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:01:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Viva La Vie Boheme in Your Apartment and win tickets to RENT: The Broadway Tour!

THE BOHEMIAN LIFE - WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU? Whether it&#8217;s you and your friends hanging out in your apartment, playing air guitar, cooking a gourmet meal, hosting a wine party or poetry slam, you know you live &#8220;La Vie [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 align="center">Viva La Vie Boheme in Your Apartment and win tickets to RENT: The Broadway Tour!</h3>
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<p><strong><u>THE BOHEMIAN LIFE - WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU?</u></strong> Whether it&#8217;s you and your friends hanging out in your apartment, playing air guitar, cooking a gourmet meal, hosting a wine party or poetry slam, you <em>know</em> you live &#8220;La Vie Boheme&#8221; in your apartment. Send us a photo of <em>your</em> bohemian lifestyle and you could win a trip to see RENT.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s easy to enter! Just take a photo showing us your most &#8220;bohemian&#8221; moment in your apartment and follow the instructions below.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.forrent.com/">ForRent.com</a> and RENT: The Broadway Tour will fly the winner and a friend to Sacramento to attend the final performance of RENT: The Broadway Tour in February. This will be your LAST chance to see Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp in the roles they made famous.</p>
<p>So take a minute, take a photo and show us your Vie Boheme! And if you don&#8217;t have the perfect apartment for living La Vie Boheme, you can find one at ForRent.com-check it out today.</p>
<p align="center"><img border="0" vspace="2" align="middle" width="231" src="http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg456/AptsForRent/HowtoEnter.jpg" hspace="2" height="39" /></p>
<p>First, go to the ForRent.com Facebook page at <a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/aptsforrent">www.facebook.com/aptsforrent</a> and become a fan.</p>
<p>Second, on the left side of the ForRent.com Facebook page is the option to add photos to the Fan Photos section.</p>
<p>Third, after clicking on the link, add your living &#8220;La Vie Boheme&#8221; photo from your photo albums to the ForRent.com Facebook Fan Photos section. Be sure to include a title and tags!</p>
<p>Fourth, send a confirmation email to <a href="mailto:contest@forrent.com">contest@forrent.com</a> alerting us to the submission.</p>
<p>Fifth, tell all your friends and family to &#8216;vote&#8217; for you by liking your photo-the five photos with the most &#8216;likes&#8217; will be submitted to the cast of RENT, who will pick the winner!</p>
<p>See below for the complete contest rules&#8230;.</p>
<p><strong>OFFICIAL</strong><strong> </strong><strong>RULES</strong></p>
<p><strong>NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE ODDS OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.</strong></p>
<p><strong>CONTEST</strong><strong> DATES.</strong> ForRent.com&#8217;s and RENT-The Broadway Tour&#8217;s<strong> </strong>‘La Vie Boheme&#8217; Photo Contest (the &#8220;Promotion&#8221;) begins at 12:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time (&#8221;ET&#8221;) on November 9, 2009 and ends at 11:59:59 a.m. Eastern Time (&#8221;ET&#8221;) on December 15  (the &#8220;Promotion Period). The Promotion Period consists of three (3) phases as set forth in the chart below.<br />
Phase Starts at 12:00 p.m. ET Ends at 11:59 a.m. ET<br />
Submission Only Phase I November 9, 2009- December 15, 2009<br />
Voting Only Phase II- December 16, 2009-January 4, 2010<br />
Judging Phase III- January 5, 2010-January 8, 2010</p>
<p>For the purpose of this Promotion, each phase will begin at 12:00:00p.m. Eastern Time (&#8221;ET&#8221;) and will end at 11:59:59 a.m. Eastern Time (&#8221;ET&#8221;).</p>
<p><strong>PROMOTION</strong><strong> </strong><strong>ELIGIBILITY</strong><strong>.</strong> The ForRent.com&#8217;s and RENT-The Broadway Tour&#8217;s<strong> </strong>‘La Vie Boheme&#8217; Photo Contest  (the &#8220;Promotion&#8221;) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are age eighteen (18) or older as of November 9, 2009. A person who complies with all the eligibility rules shall be referred to as &#8220;Entrant.&#8221; Employees and their immediate family (parent, child, sibling and spouse of each) and individuals residing in the same household (whether or not related) of ForRent.com (&#8221;Sponsor&#8221;), For Rent Media Solutions<sup>TM</sup>, United Advertising Publications, Inc., or Dominion Enterprises, RENT-The Broadway Tour and any of their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and all other entities or individuals associated with the development, administration, or fulfillment of the Promotion (collectively, the &#8220;Entities&#8221;) are not eligible to participate in this Promotion. All applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. The Promotion consists of a contest of skill (the &#8220;Contest&#8221;).</p>
<p><strong>AGREEMENT</strong><strong> TO </strong><strong>OFFICIAL</strong><strong> </strong><strong>RULES</strong><strong>.</strong> By participating in the Promotion, Entrant fully and unconditionally agrees to and accepts these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and/or Administrator, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Promotion. The award of a prize is contingent upon Entrant complying with all conditions and fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.</p>
<p><strong>HOW TO ENTER:</strong></p>
<p><strong>THE CONTEST OF SKILL.</strong> A substantial degree of skill is required to win. During the Contest Period phase visit the website, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/aptsforrent">www.facebook.com/aptsforrent</a> (the &#8220;Website&#8221;) and follow the instructions to submit an original photo which creatively shows ForRent.com how you are living &#8220;La Boheme&#8221;. The photo must comply with the following requirements to be eligible:</p>
<ul>
<li>1) Go to the ForRent.com Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/aptsforrent">www.facebook.com/aptsforrent</a> and become a fan</li>
<li>2) On the left hand side of the ForRent.com Facebook page there is the option to add photos to the Fan Photos section</li>
<li>3) After clicking on the link add your living &#8220;La Boheme&#8221; photo from your photo albums to the ForRent.com Facebook Fan Photos sections. Be sure to include a title and tags! And don&#8217;t forget to tell your family &amp; friends to come vote for you!</li>
<li>4) Send a confirmation email to <a href="mailto:contest@forrent.com">contest@forrent.com</a> alerting us to the submission in order to be considered eligible</li>
<li>5) The photo must be the original work of the Entrant</li>
<li>6) In accordance with the website&#8217;s supported images, the photo must be submitted in one of the following formats: JPEG, GIF, JPG, PNG, PSD, TIFF, JP2, IFF, WBMP, XBM</li>
<li>7) The file size must be no larger than 604 pixels</li>
<li> <img src='http://blog.forrent.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif' alt='8)' class='wp-smiley' /> The photo may not have won previous awards</li>
<li>9) The photo may not have been published previously</li>
<li>10) The photo must not infringe upon the rights of any third-party, including, without limitation, copyright, trademark, and rights of publicity and/or privacy</li>
<li>11) The photo must be suitable for publication and may not be violent, immoral, offensive, illegal, pornographic, obscene, indecent or similarly inappropriate as deemed solely by Sponsor</li>
<li>12) The photo may not contain any content that is or may be perceived to be defamatory or that represents the Entities in a negative way or in any manner not consistent with Entities&#8217; brand and/or reputation as deemed solely by Sponsor</li>
<li>13) The photo may not contain any mention, discussion, logo, trademark, service mark, storefront, trade dress, mascot, photograph, or other image of any business or company, other than ForRent.com and/or For Rent Magazine and RENT: The Broadway Tour. The photo may not have property names or physically identify a property by filming their front sign or some other unique feature or distinguishable architecture</li>
<li>14) The photo may not include the likenesses of any identifiable persons other than the Entrant, unless written permission is obtained by the Entrant</li>
<li>15) The photo cannot be dangerous or unsafe to make or produce, or include activities that are dangerous, unsafe, or present unreasonable risk of harm to person or property, or suggest or imply to any person to undertake any dangerous, unsafe or unduly risky activity as deemed solely by Sponsor</li>
<li>16) The photo may not in any other way violate applicable laws and regulations. Any photo in violation of any of the above requirements and restrictions will be deemed void. By submitting a photo in the Contest, each Entrant represents and warrants that these requirements have been met. Failure to satisfy these requirements, as determined in Sponsor&#8217;s sole and absolute discretion, may result in ineligibility with respect to all photos submitted by or on behalf of that Entrant.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>ENTRANT</strong><strong> IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING PERMISSION TO USE THE PICTURE, IMAGE, AND/OR LIKENESS OF ANY THIRD PARTIES SHOWN IN THE VIDEO.</strong> Sponsor may request that any such third parties sign a waiver and release prior to the posting of the photo on the Website or the granting of any prize.</p>
<p><strong>USE</strong><strong> OF FORRENT.COM TRADEMARKS AND SLOGANS.</strong> For the sole purpose of participation and entry in this Promotion, Sponsor hereby grants each Entrant a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the trademarks and copyrights owned by Sponsor in the creation of the Entrant&#8217;s video, subject to the entry restrictions and guidelines contained in these Official Rules. This license extends only to videos submitted to Sponsor in accordance with these Official Rules. This license does not extend to videos created in connection with the Promotion, but not submitted to Sponsor in accordance with these Official Rules. Use of trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property owned by Sponsor in videos or in any other form or media not submitted to Sponsor in connection with this Promotion and in accordance with these Official Rules constitutes an unauthorized use and infringement of the intellectual property rights of Sponsor. Sponsor hereby reserves all rights and remedies available to Sponsor at law or in equity to enforce these Official Rules, including, but not limited to, the enforcement of any trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property rights owned by Sponsor. </p>
<p><strong>SELECTION</strong><strong> OF </strong><strong>FINALISTS</strong><strong> </strong><strong>AND</strong><strong> </strong><strong>WINNERS</strong><strong>.</strong> At the conclusion of the Promotion Period, Sponsor will post the finalists and grand prize winner in compliance with the Official Rules on Facebook on or around January 9, 2010. All photos will be reviewed for content before being posted on the ForRent.com Facebook Fan Page. Photos submitted may or may not be posted on the site, in the sole and absolute discretion of Sponsor. Sponsor shall have absolutely no obligation to give feedback or reasoning for why any photo is not posted on the site. Sponsor shall have the sole right to reject or remove a photo from the site at any time.</p>
<p>From 12:00:00 p.m. ET on December 16 2009 to 12:00 am January 4, 2010, the public may vote on those photos posted on the site by visiting the ForRent.com Facebook Fan Page and following the voting instructions. On or about January 8,. 2010 Sponsor&#8217;s internal review panel will choose one (1) Grand Prize Winner and three (3) Finalists.</p>
<p><strong>CONTEST</strong><strong>:</strong> Contest winners will be selected according to the following judging criteria:</p>
<ul class="unIndentedList">
<li>25% Creativity and originality</li>
<li>15% Overall quality and appearance of photo</li>
<li>25% Relevance to contest theme of how you live the life of ‘La Vie Boheme&#8217; in your apartment</li>
<li>14% Promotion of ForRent.comand RENT- The Broadway Tourand the usage ofphoto captions and tags</li>
<li>21% The total number of user generated Facebook &#8220;like&#8217;s&#8221; received</li>
</ul>
<p>In the unlikely event of a tie, the photo with the earliest upload date will be deemed the winner.</p>
<p><strong>PRIZES</strong><strong>.</strong><br />
a) Contest Prizes: ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE: One winner will receive two tickets to the last RENT- The Broadway Tour final performance in Sacramento, CA on February 7, 2010, two back stage passes to the final performance, two person airfare to and from Sacramento and a one night hotel accommodations for two in Sacramento. Approximate Retail Value (&#8221;ARV&#8221;): Hotel $150/night; tickets $75.00 each; backstage tour has no retail value and airfare $1,400.</p>
<p><strong>THREE</strong><strong> (3) FINALISTS:</strong> Three finalists will each receive RENT- The Broadway Tour memorabilia. Approximate Retail Value (&#8221;ARV&#8221;): $100 each</p>
<p>Total ARV for all Contest Prizes $1,800: Limit: One (1) Contest Prize per person.</p>
<p>For All Prizes:<br />
All federal and state taxes on prizes are the sole responsibility of the winners. No transfer, assignment, cash redemption, or substitution of a prize is permitted except that Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to substitute a prize (or portion of a prize) with a prize of comparable or greater value or cash value. In the event that a prize cannot be awarded for any reason or a winner is not capable of redeeming a prize for any reason, Sponsor shall not be obligated to award any prize. If, for any reason, more than the stated number of prizes are available and/or claimed, Sponsor reserves the right to award the prizes in such category by random drawing from among eligible prize claimants in such prize category or in a manner to be determined by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion.</p>
<p><strong>RIGHTS</strong><strong> IN </strong><strong>THE</strong><strong> </strong><strong>PHOTOS</strong><strong>.</strong> All photos (including all material embodied therein) submitted to Sponsor shall automatically become the sole and exclusive property of Sponsor immediately upon submission. Once a photo has been submitted pursuant to the Promotion, the Entrant may not distribute, disseminate, sell, use, license, or post the photo or any copies thereof in any medium (including other Internet sites) without the prior express written consent of Sponsor. Each Entrant, as a condition of participation in the Promotion, hereby grants Sponsor the exclusive, perpetual, worldwide right to edit, adapt, modify, reproduce, publish, distribute, and otherwise use (unless prohibited by applicable law) the photo (including all material embodied therein) in any way or in any media now or hereafter known for trade, advertising, promotional, or other purposes as Sponsor determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, without further notice or compensation to the Entrant or any other third parties. Nothing herein shall be construed to require Sponsor to publish, distribute or in any way use the photo (or any of the material embodied therein) should Sponsor in its sole discretion decline to do so.</p>
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It is publicized all over the nation that unemployment rates are rising, homes are still going into foreclosures and prices are increasing on necessary goods. During these times it really seems hard to find something to be thankful for. Our minds tend to remember the bad things much more easily than the good, but there [...]]]></description>
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<p>It is publicized all over the nation that unemployment rates are rising, homes are still going into foreclosures and prices are increasing on necessary goods. During these times it really seems hard to find something to be thankful for. Our minds tend to remember the bad things much more easily than the good, but there are many blessings in everyone&#8217;s life.</p>
<p>I took a quick poll of a few friends, just to see what others will be giving thanks for this year. The most important thing I can say I am grateful for is family and friends. And I&#8217;m not alone. The overall consensus of what to be thankful for this year wasn&#8217;t about money. It was about good health for you and your family, pets, friends, community outreach programs as well as giving back to the community.</p>
<p>So while times are tough, it&#8217;s important to remember what you are thankful for, especially this year. Take a moment to really think about all the little blessings in your life. It can be something as simple as a child&#8217;s smile or a green light when you&#8217;re running late. Whatever it is, I hope you take the time to really appreciate it. On behalf of For Rent Media Solutions, I wish you a very happy and appreciative Thanksgiving!</p>
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		<title>ForRent.com Detroit-Music History&amp;Present</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[       
Detroit has been the epicenter of soul music for decades.  Motown got its start in Detroit and signed artists such as s Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Four Tops, and The Jackson 5.  This made Detroit  a place for new sounds and big opportunities. According to VisitDetroit, &#8220;Detroit&#8217;s public school system, in the [...]]]></description>
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<p>Detroit has been the epicenter of soul music for decades.  Motown got its start in Detroit and signed artists such as s Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Four Tops, and The Jackson 5.  This made Detroit  a place for new sounds and big opportunities. According to VisitDetroit, &#8220;Detroit&#8217;s public school system, in the early 19th century, also made music accessible to all, hiring some of the best music education professors to cultivate young, artistic minds.&#8221; It is no wonder that Detroit is still the same way today.  Many genres find a safe home in Detroit and a place where they can experiment before going mainstream.</p>
<p>Known as the city of rhythm, Detroit keeps on moving along even during the tough time of the recession.  The music coming out of the city is reflective of the adversity they have had to overcome over the years.    You will not have a hard time finding some kind of music that you enjoy and living in Detroit may make your music selection more eclectic.  Detroit has great apartments that give you access to all the music you want.  A few are included here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.forrent.com/apartment-community-profile/1032865.php">River Oaks West Apartments</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.forrent.com/apartment-community-profile/1032898.php">Briar Cove Apartments</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.forrent.com/apartment-community-profile/999910198.php">Independence Green Apartments</a></p>
<p>Get more information and search tips on <a href="http://detroit.forrent.com/">Detroit Apartments</a>, or view all <a href="http://www.forrent.com/search-apartments-by-area/MI/Metropolitan-Detroit-and-Ann-Arbor.php">Apartments for Rent in Detroity, MI.</a></p>
<p>Sources:</p>
<p>http://www.visitdetroit.com/index.php/music</p>
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		<title>Pet Safety during Thanksgiving</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:53:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gillian Luce</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[During this holiday season it is important to factor in the safety of all of your family members; even the little furry ones! You&#8217;d be surprised what dangers are lurking for your family pet during this festive season. So to help out all of our pet-friendly readers, we have compiled a list of items to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>During this holiday season it is important to factor in the safety of all of your family members; even the little furry ones! You&#8217;d be surprised what dangers are lurking for your family pet during this festive season. So to help out all of our pet-friendly readers, we have compiled a list of items to watch out for this year. A trip to the veterinarian hospital would not be a pleasant thing!</p>
<p><strong>Ingesting items:</strong><br />
Everyone knows chocolate is bad for dogs. But did you know that onion, grapes and raisins are horrible for them too? Fatty foods like turkey skin or gravy is not good for their stomach and alcohol is toxic! And be aware of things they can get into and eat such as plastic wrap, toothpicks, napkins, disposable plates or flatware. Items likes these can definitely do some damage to their internal organs.  If you are traveling with your animal or having friends staying at your home, make sure all medications are put in a place where curious animals cannot find them.</p>
<p><strong><img border="1" vspace="3" align="right" width="768" src="http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg456/AptsForRent/BaileyinHat.jpg" hspace="3" height="1024" style="width: 238px; height: 266px" />Safety for your pet:</strong><br />
This is not only about the safety of your animal, but also safety for humans around your animal. A pet that lies down in the middle of the kitchen is an accident waiting to happen. Make sure all of the left-overs are properly sealed and stored away where counter surfers cannot reach.  If serving turkey, make sure the carcass is in a plastic bag and taken out of the apartment. You don&#8217;t want to leave it around where any animal can take interest. And be sure to tell your family/friends visiting that feeding your pet is not good for him/her.</p>
<p>And finally, make sure you keep your animals&#8217; <strong>routine as normal as possible</strong>. If your cats are terrified of people, let them have one room (perhaps a bedroom) to themselves. Or if your dog doesn&#8217;t like to be pent up in the house for too long, take him/her out for long brisk walks (for small dogs make sure they are dressed accordingly). Since there will be people coming in and out of your apartment, make sure that your animal wears proper ID tags should they escape in the confusion.</p>
<p>Wishing you and your family, all of them, a very happy and safe Thanksgiving!</p>
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		<title>ForRent.com Dayton-City of Invention, Innovation, and growth</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:29:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian</dc:creator>
		
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In 2008, Site Selection Magazine ranked Dayton the #1 medium sized metropolitan area in the nation for growth and expansion. This in important to know, because you surely want to move to a place city that is growing, but will also help you grow along with it!  Whether you are single, newlywed, or a [...]]]></description>
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<p>In 2008, <em>Site Selection Magazine</em> ranked Dayton the #1 medium sized metropolitan area in the nation for growth and expansion. This in important to know, because you surely want to move to a place city that is growing, but will also help you grow along with it!  Whether you are single, newlywed, or a family you will find Dayton to be an exciting and safe place to live. Dayton has a rich history of invention and innovation . Dayton is also known for its many patents, inventions, and inventors that have come from the area, most notably with the Wright Brothers&#8217; invention of powered flight.</p>
<p>Imagine your kids growing up in an area known to encourage imagination and propel dreams to full fruition. They may grow up to take care of you one day with the money they make from one of their inventions or patents.  However, it doesn&#8217;t have to be just your kid&#8217;s dreams and goals, it could be the fulfillment of your own.    The environment in Dayton and the constant reminder of past achievements will serve as a natural motivational tool to help you continue on your path to greatness. This is a perfect location to call home!</p>
<p>Get more information and search tips on <a href="http://dayton.forrent.com/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline" title="Dayton Apartments">Dayton Apartments</a>, or view all <a href="http://www.forrent.com/search-apartments-by-area/OH/Greater-Dayton.php" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline" title="Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH">Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH</a>.</p>
<p>Source:</p>
<p>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dayton,_Ohio</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you ever wonder what your high school sweetheart, quarterback, class clown, cheerleading captain, class nerd, and valedictorian are up to these days? You may have lost touch with these people over the years but all is not lost. Baby boomers and beyond are finding social networking sites appealing for the same reasons most people do - to stay in touch with people. They are interested in reconnecting with old friends and classmates whom they haven&#8217;t talked to in more than 30 years.Currently, 16.5 million adults age 55 and older engage in social networking, according to Internet monitoring site comScore. A consumer survey of U.S. consumers from the NPD group, Inc., a leading provider of reliable consumer research, shows that <strong>61% of baby boomer Internet users</strong> (age 44 to 61) had visited sites that offer streaming or downloadable video, while <strong>41% had visited social networks</strong>.</p>
<p>There are helpful, even enjoyable and easy-to-use, Web sites that offer social benefits such as networking opportunities, research tools, and helpful articles on everything from retirement to long term care. These sites allow you to sign up and join, meet others, post articles etc, while others provide access to useful information regarding life after 55. The industry experts at <em>After 55™ Housing and Resource Guide</em> and SeniorOutlook.com continue to stay abreast of new media trends and want to provide you with a list of social networking sites that can benefit you.</p>
<p><strong>Facebook</strong></p>
<p>Facebook is a place to connect online with your friends and family to share updates, photos, videos, articles, polls and games.  According to Facebook, their fastest growing demographic is those 35 years old and older. According to iStrategyLabs, Facebook has a user base of 18.1 million users, and the number of users age 55 and over has grown from a negligible 950,000 to 5.9 million in a mere six months, which equates to a 513.7% increase.</p>
<p>Once connected with friends, family and employees, you will receive notification as they update their Facebook &#8220;status&#8221; and upload photos, which enables you to maintain an online relationship and stay connected with them. In addition to the social features like sharing photos and looking for old friends, there are plenty of ways to also tap into the professional community.</p>
<p><strong>LinkedIn®</strong></p>
<p>LinkedIn is an online network of more than 40 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing multiple industries. According to Quantcast, users age 35-49 make up 49% of LinkedIn&#8217;s traffic, while users age 50+ make up 31%. When you join, you create a profile that summarizes your professional accomplishments. The site is a great professional networking resource that allows you to connect with other people looking to explore potential business opportunities.</p>
<p>Your profile helps you find and be found by former colleagues, clients, and partners. You can add more connections by inviting trusted contacts to join LinkedIn and connect to you. LinkedIn allows a person to find jobs and business opportunities. Employers can list jobs and search for potential candidates. Job seekers can review the profiles of hiring managers and discover which of their existing contacts can introduce them.</p>
<p><strong>Twitter™</strong></p>
<p>This real-time micro-blogging site allows you to follow and connect with interesting people and can become a very good source of information. It can be used much like Facebook to keep up with your friends and family, but you can also get breaking news updates from sites such as the New York Times, CNN and Fox News, or follow your favorite celebrities like Oprah. Stay up to date on health care, retirement, housing solutions and more by following sites like AARP. Twitter is also appealing to business professionals seeking to expand their network and share information with colleagues.  </p>
<p>Twitter allows users to send &#8220;tweets,&#8221; or text-based messages up to 140 characters long answering the simple question of &#8220;What are you doing now?&#8221; People do everything from sharing monotonous and routine details of every day life to alerting people to breaking news or consumer product launches. These &#8220;tweets&#8221; are then displayed on your profile page and delivered to other users who are &#8220;following&#8221; you (essentially, subscribing to receive your tweets). Also, you can follow (subscribe) to the tweets of anyone you want, from family and friends, to Oprah, major Web sites, big brands and more.</p>
<p>Confused yet? It&#8217;s ok. Basically, Twitter is like an online cocktail party, a text message or like a Facebook status update, with which you can keep people up-to date with your life.</p>
<p><strong>AARP Online Community</strong></p>
<p>The AARP.org Online Community offers users an exciting environment where users can easily connect with AARP members age 50+. AARP&#8217;s ever-growing Online Community encourages users to meet new adult friends and socialize with one another by sharing photos and videos, playing online games, seeking advice, writing in a journal, and much more. The Online Community is a great place to meet new people, share experiences, and opinions, and talk about what they&#8217;re going through, whether it&#8217;s a single&#8217;s perspective later in life, dealing with adult children, or health-care issues. Registration is free and AARP membership is not required.  58% of AARP members age 50 and older access to their Online Community daily or several times a day, compared to 47 % of members younger than 20, according to an AARP/Center for the Digital Future 2008 study.</p>
<p><strong>Eons</strong></p>
<p>This site offers many similar features and functionalities as Facebook; however Eons.com is boomer-specific just like the AARP Online Community. The site allows users to express themselves through their social profile and share different aspects of their life, while also having control over of the privacy settings. In addition, Eons.com enables users to partake in group discussions, maintain and read blogs, share photos and videos, and even play games. Another great feature of Eons.com is that members can sign up to receive alerts when someone from a particular area passes away or in response to pre-defined keywords such as a company or school name.</p>
<p>There are also a few boomer specific tools like LifePath and the Eons Longevity &amp; Life Expectancy Calculator. The Longevity Calculator asks 40 quick questions related to your health, lifestyle and family history and allows users to discover how many years they still have to achieve their dreams. Once the questionnaire is completed, Eons will send you your average life expectancy along with personalized advice to living longer and healthier.</p>
<p>Whether it&#8217;s re-connecting with old high school friends or staying in touch with children and grandchildren on Facebook, or maybe it&#8217;s empty-nesters planning events or perhaps reading helpful articles from everything from retirement to long term care, these social networking sites are here to assist you with the changes in your life. Online relationships become very beneficial, especially when it comes to retirement, health and family members moving away. The social media adoption rate is going up for  all generations and is expected to have high growth in the coming years, so get connected and start networking online today! </p>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Dear Mom,
Through our many years together I have come to the understanding that Halloween is a holiday that humans like to celebrate. However, I have a few bones to pick with you regarding my treatment during your festive celebrations.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Dear Mom,</p>
<p>Through our many years together I have come to the understanding that Halloween is a holiday that humans like to celebrate. However, I have a few bones to pick with you regarding my treatment during your festive celebrations.</p>
<p>First off, you enjoying baking fabulous treats for you and your guests and yet you are all selfish enough not to share with me. Why? Does my overly practiced cute face no longer have an effect on you?</p>
<p>Second, you begin dressing up and behaving in crazy ways that makes it hard for me to recognize you. And yet I get yelled at for barking. Am I not taught to bark at strangers or weird looking people to keep you safe?</p>
<p>Thirdly, while I understand your guests for these events need to have proper seating, I do not feel that ‘my chair&#8217; is an acceptable place for their behinds. I have sniffed many of butts and can tell you there are very few I want in my space. Please direct them elsewhere for seating options.</p>
<p>And finally, these celebrations are about you and your friends having a good time with one another. I see no point in bringing me into the equation. That means that unnecessary outfits or costumes for me only serve to humiliate me and assist in making me the laughing stock of the entire neighborhood. Would you please cease this useless exercise?</p>
<p>In conclusion, I would like to be righted for all the wrong doings. I will accept five of your home baked treats, unlimited barking rights to those who look funny to me, my chair to be left for ME and of course no costumes/outfits of any kind (unless of course it&#8217;s very cold outside and I require a jacket to prevent shaking). Your cooperation on this matter is greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Your son aka Bailey Bear</p>
<p>p.s. Happy Halloween everybody! <img src='http://blog.forrent.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /></p>
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Do you ever wonder why we celebrate the holidays we celebrate? Do you ever look beyond the festivities, gifts, and laughter to understand the roots of the occasion.  Maybe you have and maybe you haven&#8217;t, but Halloween has a unique history.  History.com says that when Europeans came to America they brought their [...]]]></description>
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<p>Do you ever wonder why we celebrate the holidays we celebrate? Do you ever look beyond the festivities, gifts, and laughter to understand the roots of the occasion.  Maybe you have and maybe you haven&#8217;t, but Halloween has a unique history.  History.com says that when Europeans came to America they brought their varied Halloween traditions with them.  It wasn&#8217;t as prevalent in the rigid protestant north as it was in southern colonies like Maryland.  Different European ethnic groups and American Indian traditions meshed to form the American version of Halloween.</p>
<p>The first festivities included &#8220;Play Parties&#8221; that celebrated harvest and people came together to dance, sing, tell stories about the dead, and tell each other&#8217;s fortunes.  Telling Ghost stories was common as well. History.com also notes that in the second half of the 19<sup>th</sup> century America was flood with immigrants especially from Ireland, whom helped popularize Halloween nationally.</p>
<p>The Trick or Treat Tradition came from English and Irish Traditions, and Americans began to go from house to house asking for money or food. In the late 1800s though, there was a movement to take the witchcraft out of Halloween and make the holiday more about community get-togethers and games.  Halloween eventually lost its religious and superstitious overtones. Trick or Treating evolved over time to be an inexpensive way for the community to share the celebration. Also, in theory giving kids treats prevented them from being the victim of tricks.</p>
<p>Halloween is now the second biggest commercial Holiday, where Americans an estimated spend 6.9 billion dollars.  Knowing the history may just be of trivial consequence, but it will help you understand the dynamics behind such a popular holiday!</p>
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There are many reasons to love Halloween.  Here are 5:

1. It means that Fall is really here. You get to enjoy the beautiful colors of fall and even enjoy the cool weather before the fresh winds of November roll through.
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<p>There are many reasons to love Halloween.  Here are 5:</p>
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<li>1. It means that Fall is really here. You get to enjoy the beautiful colors of fall and even enjoy the cool weather before the fresh winds of November roll through.</li>
<li>2. Candy is in abundance and you don&#8217;t have to feel guilty about purchasing lots and lots of it. People will automatically assume that you are buying candy for the neighborhood kids, but you may just be buying it for yourself! Enjoy it, it will be your last candy binge before Christmas!</li>
<li>3. Potential to meet new neighbors. Halloween gives you a reason to interact with neighbors that you may have been shy to meet in the past. It may also help your kids meet good friends in the neighborhood</li>
<li>4. Kids! Well, you may not be a fan of kids but you won&#8217;t be able to turn them down in their cute costumes. Even if you don&#8217;t have your own, you can spoil other people&#8217;s kids, see their smiles, and then see them leave. This might be the ideal interaction with kids.</li>
<li>5. Another excuse to have a party. The last quarter of the year can be extremely stressful and any occasion to have a party is a good occasion. Don&#8217;t miss out this year.</li>
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<p>Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!</p>
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