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      <title>Cub Cadet Debuts Electric Zero-Turn Riding Mower</title>
      <description>Cub Cadet is debuting its new electric zero turn riding mower at the Home and Garden Idea Fair in Clark County Washington.</description>
      <author>molfamily@earthlink.net (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>NW Natural Blue Home - Experience three ways to heat your home with warm water</title>
      <description>NW Natural's Blue Home demonstrates three ways to heat your home using water; including the Navien tankless natural gas water heater.</description>
      <author>Dawn.Johnson@nwnatural.com (Dawn Johnson)</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The Azure Food System</title>
      <description>We have begun to draw back the curtain - to start to insist that we know what is in our foods, as well as how they are grown and handled. </description>
      <author>cc@azurestandard.com (Leanne Haight)</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Portland Bike Show returns to Portland Expo Center</title>
      <description>The Portland Bike Show returns to the Portland Expo Center and will be co-located with the Better Living Show.</description>
      <author>michael@blueoceanevent.org (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.PDX-Bicycle-Show-Pedal-Nation.htm</link>
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      <title>How To Recharge Your Life in the Face of Winter Blues</title>
      <description>According to Shannon Richards of The Portland Clinic, there are three things that have been shown to improve symptoms of Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder (SAD).</description>
      <author>ashleya@r-west.com (Ashley Aronson)</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://betterlivingshow.org/blog.How-to-recharge-your-life-in-the-face-of-winter-blues.htm</link>
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      <title>Backyard Chicken Coops for Urban Gardens</title>
      <description>The Chicken Coop Store had added innovations to their chicken coops that urban farmers are sure to love.</description>
      <author>michael@blueoceanevent.org (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.Backyard-Chicken-Coops-for-Urban-Gardens.htm</link>
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      <title>Find Your Farmer Here - Community Supported Agriculture</title>
      <description>Who&#8217;s your farmer? More than a bumper sticker slogan, you really can connect with your very own farmer (and the freshest, healthiest food around) through Community Supported Agriculture or CSA.</description>
      <author>caylor@portlandcsa.org (Caylor Roling)</author>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>10 Great Green Valentines Gifts For Her</title>
      <description>Looking for a green gift to give that someone special on Valentines Day? Here is a list of my ten favorite.</description>
      <author>molfamily@earthlink.net (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.green-valentines-gifts.htm</link>
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      <title>The Evolution of Portland's Green Fashion Shows</title>
      <description>Portland, Oregon is ready for its close-up when it comes to the greening of global fashion.</description>
      <author>molfamily@earthlink.net (Noah Eaton)</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://betterlivingshow.org/blog.sustainable-fashion-tod-foulk-semper-portland.htm</link>
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      <title>Home Solar Power Systems and Common Questions about Them</title>
      <description>One of the most cost-effective energy improvements you can make to your home is to go solar. Home solar power systems are simpler than ever to install, and you can see a return on your eco-friendly investment in as little as four years.</description>
      <author>k.morrison@imagineenergy.net (Jonathan Cohen)</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://betterlivingshow.org/blog.home-solar-power-systems-imagine-energy.htm</link>
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      <title>Raised Bed Gardening</title>
      <description>Increase your vegetable yields with raised bed gardening tips from Verdura Culinary Gardens.</description>
      <author>caroline@verduragardens.com (Caroline Lewis)</author>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://betterlivingshow.org/blog.raised-bed-gardening-Verdura.htm</link>
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      <title>Raised Bed Gardening</title>
      <description>Increase your vegetable yields with raised bed gardening tips from Verdura Culinary Gardens.</description>
      <author>caroline@verduragardens.com (Caroline Lewis)</author>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://betterlivingshow.org/blog.raised-bed-gardening-Verdura.htm</link>
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      <title>10 Things You Can Clean with a Lemon</title>
      <description>Lemons are cheap but a hugely effective antibacterial, bleaching and build-up-removing agent, and can be used to clean virtually anything. Here are ten ingenious ways to use a lemon in your next home clean:</description>
      <author>estelle@gkbcinc.com (Estelle Page)</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Deodorants Stink When it Comes to Harmful Chemicals</title>
      <description>Commercially made deodorants contain many toxic chemicals.  But there is an all natural alternative that really works - Schmidt's deodorant.</description>
      <author>michael@blueoceanevents.org (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.deodorants-stink-with-harmful-chemicals.htm</link>
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      <title>For Energy Savers, the Grass is Greener on the Other Side</title>
      <description>For those who incorporate energy efficient modifications, the grass is greener and so is the cash.  Here are some simple savings tips for your home.</description>
      <author>jared@detailwiz.com (Jared Diamond)</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Repurposing for Gardeners: How to Use Household &#8220;Junk&#8221; in Your Garden</title>
      <description>Add  a little charm to your garden by repurposing junk into garden art.</description>
      <author>krobinson@mediashower.com (Laura Burkey)</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Upgrade Your Existing Water Heater With An Eye Towards Efficiency</title>
      <description>Upgrading your gas water heater can approve efficiency and qualifies for a $200 incentive from Energy Trust of Oregon.</description>
      <author>rnaleway@generalpacific.com (Roch Naleway)</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.Upgrade-Your-Existing-Water-Heater.htm</link>
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      <title>Natural Ways to Keep Creepy Crawlies Out of Your Home</title>
      <description>Instead of using pesiticdes, try these natural ways to keep creepy crawlies out of your home.</description>
      <author>estelle@gkbcinc.com (Estelle)</author>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://betterlivingshow.org/blog.Natural-Ways-to-Keep-Creepy-Crawlies-Out-of-Your-Home.htm</link>
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      <title>First Gold LEED Hospital Adds Water Wise Garden</title>
      <description>Providence Newberg's medical center is Gold LEED Certified and now has a low water use garden.</description>
      <author>molfamily@earthlink.net (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://betterlivingshow.org/blog.First-Gold-LEED-Hospital-Adds-Water-Wise-Garden.htm</link>
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      <title>Hybrid Electric Water Heaters Qualify for $500 Energy Trust of Oregon Incentive</title>
      <description>If you are buying an electric hybrid water heater, let Energy Trust of Oregon pay for par tof it.</description>
      <author>rnaleway@generalpacific.com (Roch Naleway)</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://betterlivingshow.org/Hybrid-Electric-Water-Heaters-Rebate.htm</link>
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      <title>Cleaning Naturally With Five Home Products</title>
      <description>Contrary to what adverts tell us, we don&#8217;t need all those chemicals eating away at our furniture to live in a safe, clean home.</description>
      <author>estelle@gkbcinc.com (Estelle Page)</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.natural-cleaning-products.htm</link>
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      <title>Ten Easy-to-Grow Herbs for Beginners</title>
      <description>Growing fresh herbs at home is easy. Start with these ten no fuss herbs for best results.</description>
      <author>molfamily@earthlink.net (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.ten-easy-herbs-to-grow.htm</link>
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      <title>How to Grow Organic Herbs</title>
      <description>Three easy steps to growing organic herbs.</description>
      <author>molfamily@earthlink.net (Jeannie Woods)</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.growing-organic-herbs.htm</link>
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      <title>Integrated Pest Management: Making Pest Control Greener</title>
      <description>Make pest control greener by using the principles of intergrated pest management.</description>
      <author>edenpestcontrols@gmail.com (Katherine Morrison)</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://betterlivingshow.org/blog.IntegratedPestManagementMakingPestControlGreener.htm</link>
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      <title>Need capital? Turn to the crowd.</title>
      <description>Crowdfunding is a model for small businesses and entrepreneurs to raise capital</description>
      <author>sattie@voisalliance.org (Sattie Clark)</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://betterlivingshow.org/blog.crowdfunding.htm</link>
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      <title>Region&#8217;s First Earth-Friendly Moving Box Rental Company Opens in Portland</title>
      <description>AlienBox offers moving box rentals and moving supplies AND&#8212;this is one of the best parts&#8212;they deliver! Portland gets an earth-friendly moving service.</description>
      <author>dave@scooterracer.com (Dave Schwanke)</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.alien-box-earth-friendly-moving-Portland.htm</link>
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      <title>Banana Hemp Protein Smoothie Recipe</title>
      <description>Here's a recipe to make your own banana hemp protein smoothie.</description>
      <author>chefal@chefal.org (Chef Al Chase)</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.Banana-Hemp-Protein-Smoothie.htm</link>
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      <title>First Ever Fireplace to be Certified as a Central Furnace Unveiled</title>
      <description>Heat &amp; Glo&#8217;s Energy Pro Direct Vent gas fireplace to make its world debut at the Better Living Show.  Its the first ever fireplace to be certified as a central furnace. </description>
      <author>cascadecreative@lutegrad.com (Christy Peterson)</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.Energy-Pro-Direct-Vent-gas-fireplace.htm</link>
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      <title>Thermostats Go Green, High-Tech, and Oh, So Cool</title>
      <description>The Nest thermostat learns your habits the more you use is it.</description>
      <author>cascadecreative@lutegrad.com (Christy Peterson)</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.Thermostats-Go-Green-High-Tech.htm</link>
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      <title>Shopping for a Natural Mattress</title>
      <description>Do your research when shopping for a natural mattress or eco-friendly mattress company.</description>
      <author>cascadecreative@lutegrad.com (Christy Peterson)</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.shopping-for-a-natural-mattress.htm</link>
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      <title>Portland Expo Center gets charged-up for the Better Living Show</title>
      <description>The Portland Expo Center has added three EV charging stations for the convenience of electric vehicle owners.</description>
      <author>AliciaCrawford@pcpa.com (Alicia Crawford Loos)</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.Portland-Expo-Center-EV-Charging-Stations.htm</link>
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      <title>Concerned about air quality in nail salons?</title>
      <description>Concerns associated with high chemical exposures in nail salons have been recognized across the country.  However, we have very limited information about chemical exposures in the nail salon workplace and the health needs of Vietnamese workers in these sa</description>
      <author>pkmelethil@zerowaste.org (PK Melethil)</author>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.air-quality-in-nail-salons.htm</link>
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      <title>How to Select Green Flooring and Counter Tops</title>
      <description>There are many options when it comes to selecting green flooring and countertops. Here are a few sustainable solutions.</description>
      <author>molfamily@earthlink.net (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://betterlivingshow.org/blog.How-to-Select-Green-Flooring-and-Counter-Tops.htm</link>
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      <title>Sustainable Solutions Can Be So Simple</title>
      <description>Portable hydraulic press used to manufacture briquettes for fuel offers simple sustainable solution.</description>
      <author>molfamily@earthlink.net (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.Sustainable-Solutions-Can-Be-So-Simple.htm</link>
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      <title>7 Resolutions for a Greener Healthier 2012</title>
      <description>List of green healthy New Year's resolutions</description>
      <author>molfamily@earthlik.net (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.Resolutions-for-Greener-Healthier-2012.htm</link>
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      <title>The New &amp; Improved, Greener Holiday Season</title>
      <description>Tips for making your Christmas a little greener and more sustainable.</description>
      <author>jocelyn.j.anne@gmail.com (Jocelyn Anne)</author>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.New-and-Improved-Greener-Holiday-Season.htm</link>
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      <title>How to Install Bamboo Flooring</title>
      <description>Installing bamboo flooring is easy with a little planning and the right tools.  There are pros and cons to bamboo flooring and greener options.</description>
      <author>molfamily@earthlink.net (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.how-to-install-bamboo-flooring.htm</link>
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      <title>Daryl Hannah and Bethy Rossos to headline Better Living Show</title>
      <description>Two celebrities will speak at Portland's Better Living Show - Daryl Hannah and Bethy Rossos</description>
      <author>alif@R-West.com (Ali Fisher)</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://betterlivingshow.org/better-living-blog.htm</link>
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      <title>The Future of Alternative Energy in Portland</title>
      <description>The future of alternative energy in Portland, Oregon is promising due to Portland's climate and culture.</description>
      <author>mirha494@gmail.com (Mirsad Hasic)</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.The-Future-of-Alternative-Energy-in-Portland.htm</link>
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      <title>Support Your Local Green Events</title>
      <description>Locally produced green events keep the money in the community and strengthening the economy.</description>
      <author>molfamily@earthlink.net (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://betterlivingshow.org/blog.Support-Your-Local-Green-Events.htm</link>
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      <title>Where to get Used Carpet for Free</title>
      <description>There are lots of places to get used carpet, but when money is short, where can you find it for free? Here's a good source.</description>
      <author>molfamily@earthlink.net (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://betterlivingshow.org/blog.Where-to-get-Used-Carpet-for-Free.htm</link>
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      <title>Energy Smart Home offers ideas for inside and outside the home</title>
      <description>This year&#8217;s Energy Smart Home at the Clark Public Utilities Home &amp; Garden Idea Fair offers ideas for just about everyone&#8212;whether you want to reduce our environmental footprint by making your home more energy efficient or yard more earth friendly</description>
      <author>lwittler@clarpud.com (Lena Wittler)</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://betterlivingshow.org/blog.Energy-Smart-Home.htm</link>
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      <title>Quinoa: The Mother of All Grains</title>
      <description>Quinoa is gaining attention again because of its exceptional nutritional benefits.  Its protein content is between 12 and 18 percent and like oats, quinoa is one of the few plant foods that contains complete protein</description>
      <author>molfamily@earthlink.net (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.quinoa-growing-cooking-recipes-nutrition-benefits-salad.htm</link>
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      <title>Portland Mortgage Company Rolls out a New Green Mortgage</title>
      <description>On March 25, 2011, Premier launches its Earth Wise Home Loan at the Better Living Show, designed to give real incentives to borrowers buying green-certified homes</description>
      <author>brad.hippert@pmrmtg.com (Brad Hippert)</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.betterlivingshow.org/blog.Portland-Mortgage-Company-Rolls-out-a-New-Green-Mortgage.htm</link>
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      <author>editor@naturallifemagazine.com (Wendy Priesnitz )</author>
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      <author>molfamily@earthlink.net (Sally Thompson)</author>
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      <author>molfamily@earthlink.net (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
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      <author>jerry@americangreenhomes.com (Jerry Slaughter)</author>
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      <author>molfamily@earthlink.net (Michael O'Loughlin)</author>
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