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	    <title><![CDATA[10 more classic mistakes that can wreck a software development project]]></title>
	    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~3/Qa_2VBLzHd8/3253</link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ It turns out there are more dev project mistakes than one 10 Things post can hold. Justin James revisits the topic with input from TR members.]]></description>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Justin James]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-30T13:47:19Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 things you should know about Ubuntu Unity]]></title>
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	    <description><![CDATA[ If you haven't experienced Ubuntu Unity, you're in for a treat. Jack Wallen offers a short crash course for Unity newcomers.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you haven't experienced Ubuntu Unity, you're in for a treat. Jack Wallen offers a short crash course for Unity newcomers.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~4/BF-rPeFUec8" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jack Wallen]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-29T16:29:36Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Clueless users: 10 more tales of the absurd]]></title>
	    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~3/xUfwVATFM_w/3247</link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ User support may be stressful at times, but it can also be highly entertaining. Brien Posey shares another round of silly things his users have said and done.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ User support may be stressful at times, but it can also be highly entertaining. Brien Posey shares another round of silly things his users have said and done.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~4/xUfwVATFM_w" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brien Posey]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-27T10:33:57Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 ways your IT job can spoil a vacation (and tricks to keep it from happening)]]></title>
	    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~3/iFbpUw9mZwQ/3242</link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Feel like you're shackled to your work and there's no way to take a real vacation? You may be able to salvage a little downtime by following these tips.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Feel like you're shackled to your work and there's no way to take a real vacation? You may be able to salvage a little downtime by following these tips.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~4/iFbpUw9mZwQ" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Scott Lowe]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-25T13:30:10Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 things you should do when moving to online collaborative project management]]></title>
	    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~3/-Ybyy_RXWVI/3240</link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Online collaborative project management solves many traditional PM problems -- but it can also introduce a few of its own.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Online collaborative project management solves many traditional PM problems -- but it can also introduce a few of its own.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~4/-Ybyy_RXWVI" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Shacklett]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-22T12:27:57Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 command-line tools that refuse to die]]></title>
	    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~3/7Z08wUs56qs/3234</link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Despite the abundance of GUIs, the command line still offers more power, flexibility, and control for certain tasks.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Despite the abundance of GUIs, the command line still offers more power, flexibility, and control for certain tasks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~4/7Z08wUs56qs" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jack Wallen]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-20T17:50:34Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[The top 10 apps being blacklisted in the enterprise]]></title>
	    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~3/OxaaIR4Te2U/3228</link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Whether they're regarded as productivity killers or security risks, many apps have made it onto company blacklists.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Whether they're regarded as productivity killers or security risks, many apps have made it onto company blacklists.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~4/OxaaIR4Te2U" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gina Smith]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-17T20:44:07Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 things you should have in your presentation kit]]></title>
	    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~3/sdg_-e424I0/3223</link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Preparing for a presentation means rehearsing your material -- but it also means making sure you have all the items you need for a glitch-free delivery.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Preparing for a presentation means rehearsing your material -- but it also means making sure you have all the items you need for a glitch-free delivery.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~4/sdg_-e424I0" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-16T18:12:12Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 new HTML5 tags you need to know about]]></title>
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	    <description><![CDATA[ HTML5 offers new tags and attributes that provide more power, efficiency, and flexibility for your Web development. Here are 10 tags you'll want to check out.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ HTML5 offers new tags and attributes that provide more power, efficiency, and flexibility for your Web development. Here are 10 tags you'll want to check out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~4/HFqqv6is7W8" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Justin James]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-13T15:51:52Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 things you can do to make your next IT audit more productive (and less painful)]]></title>
	    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~3/aPJuVZ-4Ri0/3217</link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ No one enjoys IT audits. But there are several ways you can optimize their benefits and make them less threatening for your staff.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ No one enjoys IT audits. But there are several ways you can optimize their benefits and make them less threatening for your staff.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~4/aPJuVZ-4Ri0" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Shacklett]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-09T16:00:32Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 Ruby technologies you should know]]></title>
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	    <description><![CDATA[ Sharpen your Ruby development skills by taking advantage of these technologies.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sharpen your Ruby development skills by taking advantage of these technologies.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~4/FElqFjn_Kjw" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Justin James]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-08T19:41:51Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 reasons IT pros get a bad rap]]></title>
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	    <description><![CDATA[ It's no secret that IT pros aren't too popular with some clients and end users. Alan Norton considers some of the underlying reasons for the bad press.]]></description>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alan Norton]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-06T12:53:07Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 things you should know about moving to Office 365]]></title>
	    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~3/l0uEb2DRPpU/3208</link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ If you're planning a move to Office 365, expect a few surprises. Brien Posey shares some of the gotchas he encountered during the transition.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you're planning a move to Office 365, expect a few surprises. Brien Posey shares some of the gotchas he encountered during the transition.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~4/l0uEb2DRPpU" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brien Posey]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-03T16:33:21Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 ways managers can help their staff use Microsoft Word]]></title>
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	    <description><![CDATA[ Without a little guidance, your employees may be barely getting by when they use Word.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Without a little guidance, your employees may be barely getting by when they use Word.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~4/IYbhQJk4ryc" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-05-02T18:47:38Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 critical ERP upgrade mistakes]]></title>
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	    <description><![CDATA[ If your organization is preparing to upgrade its ERP system, this list will help you steer clear of common project pitfalls.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If your organization is preparing to upgrade its ERP system, this list will help you steer clear of common project pitfalls.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~4/PYg9rIlUmLQ" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kevin R. Herrig and Shawn Scanlon]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-04-30T14:57:33Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 more goofy office pranks]]></title>
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	    <description><![CDATA[ Back by popular demand, Brien Posey has gathered 10 additional office pranks he remembers fondly from his long IT career.]]></description>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brien Posey]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-04-26T20:45:06Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 tips for using OneNote to keep your good ideas from getting away]]></title>
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	    <description><![CDATA[ OneNote makes it easy to preserve, organize, and retrieve ideas and info you might otherwise forget or lost track of. These basic pointers will get you started.]]></description>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katherine Murray]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-04-26T16:28:38Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 features Ubuntu 12.04 will bring to the table]]></title>
	    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~3/IT9Mavmshf4/3191</link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ The improvements just keep on coming for Ubuntu. Jack Wallen runs down some of the more notable changes.]]></description>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jack Wallen]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-04-25T16:38:24Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 classic mistakes that plague software development projects]]></title>
	    <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~3/GJN0nClP-VE/3187</link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ When you combine project management pitfalls with software development challenges, you have a recipe for some big (but often preventable) problems.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ When you combine project management pitfalls with software development challenges, you have a recipe for some big (but often preventable) problems.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techrepublic/10things/~4/GJN0nClP-VE" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Justin James]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-04-20T23:01:07Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[10 things the new Microsoft Open Technologies initiative needs to do]]></title>
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	    <description><![CDATA[ Can Microsoft Open Technologies forge a successful relationship with the open source community? Jack Wallen thinks so -- if it takes the right steps.]]></description>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jack Wallen]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-04-17T21:01:46Z</pubDate>
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