<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?><rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" version="2.0"><channel><title>MLive Buzz</title><description>What's Hot on MLive right now!</description><managingEditor>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</managingEditor><pubDate>Fri, 7 Nov 2008 12:07:51 GMT</pubDate><generator>Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/</generator><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/</link><language>en-us</language><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>What's Hot on MLive right now!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:owner><itunes:email>noemail@noemail.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><item><title>First Puppy</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/11/first_puppy.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:28:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.1734418</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			<img src="http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/11/cute-puppy-01.jpg"align=right>Cast your votes for First Puppy.  What <strong><a href="http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/bmata/2008/11/obamas_are_getting_a_dog_what.html">breed</a></strong> do you think would make the best pet for the Obamas?  <strong><a href="http://www.mlive.com/forums/warren/index.ssf?extlink?artid=63354">Suggest</a></strong> a good name.
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>Cast your votes for First Puppy.  What breed do you think would make the best pet for the Obamas?  Suggest a good name.</description></item><item><title>Around the water cooler</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/10/around_the_water_cooler.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:11:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.1630735</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			<img src="http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/11/obamasmiles.jpg"align=right>How are you feeling the morning after?  Join the discussion on the <strong><a href="http://www.mlive.com/forums/newstalk/">News Talk</a></strong> forum.  <strong><a href="http://www.mlive.com/forums/newstalk/index.ssf?extlink?artid=4212944"><em>Koshare2</em></a></strong> writes:  "PLUMBER Joe flushed"  Weigh in.
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>How are you feeling the morning after?  Join the discussion on the News Talk forum.  Koshare2 writes:  "PLUMBER Joe flushed"  Weigh in.</description></item><item><title>Play like a girl</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/10/play_like_a_girl_1.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:13:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.1560429</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			<img src="http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/10/GoodrichGirlsCC.jpg"align=right>MLive has girls cross country <strong><a href="http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/game/news/160268/article/23548/">coverage</a></strong> all wrapped up. See the latest <strong><a href="http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/girlscrosscountry/photos/">photos</a></strong> or upload your own and <strong><a href="http://www.mlive.com/forums/hstrackxc/index.ssf">talk</a></strong> about the meet with other fans.
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>MLive has girls cross country coverage all wrapped up. See the latest photos or upload your own and talk about the meet with other fans.</description></item><item><title>Are you ready for some football?</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/09/are_you_ready_for_some_footbal.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Sat, 6 Sep 2008 20:50:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.1406999</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			<img src="http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/10/pink.jpg"align=right>MLive makes the Friday Night Lights shine in your town.  Become a <strong><a href="http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/reporter/login/?next=/reporter/">reporter</a></strong> for your school.  Check out the <strong><a href=" http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/football/">scores and schedules</a></strong> or get <strong><a href="http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/football/stats/2008-football/">player & team stats</a></strong>. 
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>MLive makes the Friday Night Lights shine in your town.  Become a reporter for your school.  Check out the scores and schedules or get player &amp; team stats. </description></item><item><title>Before summer ends</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/08/before_summer_ends_1.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:40:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.1302989</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			<img src="http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/09/METROCRUISE.jpg"align=right>Enjoy the rites of summer...Hot days when happiness arrives in <strong><a href="http://www.mlive.com/forums/food/index.ssf?extlink?artid=1233">icy scoops</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2008/08/flint_journal_wheels_calendar.html">classic cars</a></strong>.  Log on to MLive to get the scoop.
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>Enjoy the rites of summer...Hot days when happiness arrives in icy scoops and classic cars.  Log on to MLive to get the scoop.</description></item><item><title>Rough Seas Ahead</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/07/rough_seas_ahead.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:40:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.1198984</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			<img src="http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/07/foggy.jpg"align=right>If all the economic <a href="http://blog.mlive.com/chronicle/2008/07/schools_save_needed_funds_by_s.html"><strong>bad news</strong></a> has you feeling lost in the fog, log on to MLive.  Find budget stretching recipes <strong><a href="http://www.mlive.com/forums/food/">here</a></strong>. Save some bucks and <strong><a href="http://www.mlive.com/forums/homeimprovement/">do it yourself</a></strong>.
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>If all the economic bad news has you feeling lost in the fog, log on to MLive.  Find budget stretching recipes here. Save some bucks and do it yourself.</description></item><item><title>Red, White and Blue</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/07/red_white_and_blue.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:02:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.1139790</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			<img src="http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/07/tyra.jpg"align=right>What could be more Red, White and Blue than a true story of bravery.  Read why people are calling this little girl a <strong><a href="http://blog.mlive.com/citpat/2008/07/girl_helps_save_family_from_bu.html">hero</a></strong>.  Who's your favorite hero? <strong><a href="http://www.mlive.com/forums/">Tell us</a></strong> about them in our forums.
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>What could be more Red, White and Blue than a true story of bravery.  Read why people are calling this little girl a hero.  Who's your favorite hero? Tell us about them in our forums.</description></item><item><title>Blast from the past</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/06/blast_from_the_past.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:09:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.1091457</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			<img src="http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/07/dark_knight.jpg"align=right>Pow!  Bam!  Ka-pow!  Holy <strong><a href="http://blog.mlive.com/james_sanford/2008/06/and_here_we_go.html">sequel</a></strong>.  Make your Summer of '08 a blast from the past with a <strong><a href="http://blog.mlive.com/chronicle/2008/05/summer_movie_lineup_has_blockb.html">movie</a></strong>. 
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>Pow!  Bam!  Ka-pow!  Holy sequel.  Make your Summer of '08 a blast from the past with a movie. </description></item><item><title>D'oh</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/06/doh.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:04:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.1077148</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			<img src="http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/06/what_dads_do.jpg" align=right>Dad's your hero and friend and he's always <a href="http://www.mlive.com/grandvalleyadvance/index.ssf/2008/06/what_dads_do.html"><strong>there for you</strong></a>.   MLive wants to help you celebrate your devoted dad.  Can't get him that time machine full of beer?   Give thanks instead with a <a href="http://www.mlive.com/features/kzgazette/index.ssf?/base/features-2/1213195815301960.xml&coll=7"><strong>gift</strong></a>.
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>Dad's your hero and friend and he's always there for you.   MLive wants to help you celebrate your devoted dad.  Can't get him that time machine full of beer?   Give thanks instead with a gift.</description></item><item><title>School's out for summer</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/06/schools_out_for_summer_1.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Tue, 3 Jun 2008 10:51:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.1041582</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			<img src="http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/06/KCentralGradTop.jpg"align=right>MLive has your <a href="http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/community/index.ssf/2008/05/graduates_area_students_gradua.html"><strong>Class of '08</strong></a> coverage!  Six sets of twins in one class??  Read this interesting <a href="http://www.mlive.com/flint/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-3/1212294126319590.xml&coll=5"><strong>hometown story</strong></a>, then share <a href="http://www.mlive.com/forums/hsmemories/ "><strong>your</strong></a> High School memories.
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>MLive has your Class of '08 coverage!  Six sets of twins in one class??  Read this interesting hometown story, then share your High School memories.</description></item><item><title>Float like a butterfly</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/05/float_like_a_butterfly_1.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 12:22:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.1005662</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			<img src="http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/05/1212292708_rocky.jpg" align=right>Here at MLive we're busy making new forums for you.  Log on to our newest for some nonstop <a href="http://www.mlive.com/forums/boxing/"><strong>Boxing</strong></a> chat.  Who made this quote?  <i>"When we played hide and seek, nobody ever looked for LaMotta"</i>.
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>Here at MLive we're busy making new forums for you.  Log on to our newest for some nonstop Boxing chat.  Who made this quote?  "When we played hide and seek, nobody ever looked for LaMotta".</description></item><item><title>Sowing the seeds</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/04/sewing_the_seeds_1.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.927214</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			<img src="http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/05/1210382008_garden.jpg" align=right>Sow the seeds of renewal and celebrate <a href="http://blog.mlive.com/livin_green/2008/04/todays_the_day.html"><strong>Earth Day</strong></a> every day.  Learn about '<a href="http://www.mlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2008/04/for_ypsi_nonprofit_gardens_are.html"><strong>Growing Hope</strong></a>' and how you can get involved in community gardening. 
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>Sow the seeds of renewal and celebrate Earth Day every day.  Learn about 'Growing Hope' and how you can get involved in community gardening. </description></item><item><title>Talk amongst yourselves</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/03/talk_amongst_yourselves.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:39:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.826278</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			<img src="http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/04/check1.jpg"align=right>"I've got a real problem with calling it a "rebate" when people who don't pay taxes get free money out of the productive people's pockets."  <i>--phoenixone</i><p class="more">&bull; <a href="http://www.mlive.com/forums/grandrapids/index.ssf?extlink?artid=114081">Respond to this forum post</a></p>
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>"I've got a real problem with calling it a "rebate" when people who don't pay taxes get free money out of the productive people's pockets."  --phoenixone&amp;bull; Respond to this forum post</description></item><item><title>The Kitchen Sink</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/03/the_kitchen_sink.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:05:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.804962</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			<img src="http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/03/1206098740_medium_bracket.jpg" align=right>MLive has everything plus the kitchen sink for serious sports fans.  Catch up on the <a href="http://www.mlive.com/sports/"><strong>standings and scores</strong></a>, then check out <a href="http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/"><strong>The Benchwarmer</strong></a> for some laugh-out-loud observations.
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>MLive has everything plus the kitchen sink for serious sports fans.  Catch up on the standings and scores, then check out The Benchwarmer for some laugh-out-loud observations.</description></item><item><title>Top Ten reasons to log onto MLive</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/02/top_ten_reasons_to_log_onto_ml_1.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 01:16:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.731187</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			The #1 reason to <a href="http://www.mlive.com/forums/"><strong>log onto MLive</strong></a>--Take a break from the daily grind, get informed about what's happening in and around Michigan or just shoot the breeze about news and happenings that are important to you. 
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>The #1 reason to log onto MLive--Take a break from the daily grind, get informed about what's happening in and around Michigan or just shoot the breeze about news and happenings that are important to you. </description></item><item><title>Come in from the cold</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/02/come_in_from_the_cold.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:17:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.700021</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			How about some stick-to-your-ribs cold weather comfort foods?  Do you have any recipes to share?  <a href="http://www.mlive.com/forums/food/"><strong>Chat food here</strong></a>.  If you're looking for recipes, check out <a href="http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_appetite/"><strong>Michigan Appetite</strong></a>, a food blog for locals, by locals.
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>How about some stick-to-your-ribs cold weather comfort foods?  Do you have any recipes to share?  Chat food here.  If you're looking for recipes, check out Michigan Appetite, a food blog for locals, by locals.</description></item><item><title>Brace yourself</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/02/brace_yourself.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Sat, 2 Feb 2008 23:27:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.674246</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			Phil vs Woody Brace yourself for more wintry weather and the Super Bowl. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Saturday. If you believe in groundhog folklore, bundle up for six more weeks of wintry weather. If that doesn't do it for...
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>Phil vs Woody Brace yourself for more wintry weather and the Super Bowl. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Saturday. If you believe in groundhog folklore, bundle up for six more weeks of wintry weather. If that doesn't do it for...</description></item><item><title>Christmas in July</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/01/christmas_in_july.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:43:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.660367</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			Are the tax rebates a cure for what ails our economy and who will pay in the long run?
		
	]]></content:encoded><description>Are the tax rebates a cure for what ails our economy and who will pay in the long run?</description></item><item><title>Introduction</title><link>http://blog.mlive.com/mlive-buzz/2008/01/introduction.html</link><author>noemail@noemail.org (Maureen Karle)</author><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:58:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/mlive-buzz//3353.657682</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[
		
			My name is Maureen, M for short, and I'll be your virtual tour guide to the current buzz on MLive.  News moves fast, sometimes before you have a chance to voice your opinion.  My goal is to make a shortcut to the hot topics and interesting discussions happening here on MLive, the stories that everyone is talking about. 
		
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