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		<title>Sponsor Blog</title>
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			<title>Swing Dance DVD now available!</title>
			<link>http://www.swingatl.com/articles/swing-dance-dvd-now-available-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Now
 is one of the best times to learn how to swing dance. The national 
swing dance scene has some of the best swing dance instruction it has 
ever had before- top quality dance teachers who know how to teach as 
well as dance have put together a swing dance DVD. For those of us too 
nervous to just show up at a dance, this is the perfect chance to learn 
swing dance at our own pace, with a partner we choose, and have the 
ability to watch swing dance moves and practice them over and over- as 
many times as we need!Swing
 dance classes and social dancing are great ways to practice our 
dancing, but there’s something about the security of having the 
instructors on video, explaining moves clearly in a way that we can 
rewind that is amazingly helpful to really getting down some of the basics of swing dance. Learning the moves and patterns of the dance is 
easier when it’s not in front of dozens of people. So if you’re looking for a way to practice some new swing dance moves, the new swing dance DVD
 by Jo Hoffburg and Kevin St. Laurent is a great way to try new things 
and practice until you’re ready to show those moves to the world!]]></description>
			<pubDate>2010-10-22 16:58:31 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>App Developers Remake Marketing </title>
			<link>http://www.swingatl.com/articles/app-developers-remake-marketing-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The tide is turning in business. Again. Ten years ago, the internet revolutionized marketing and advertising. Today, smartphones and tablets are doing the same thing- changing the way that people shop, buy and process information. An app developer in Atlanta is a relatively new thing, yet the demand is so high that in virtually any city you can think of, there is a demand that far outpaces the supply. Atlanta, that buckle of the Bible Belt, is just one example of how far reaching this growing demand goes. Cities as diverse as Mumbai, Hong Kong, New Orleans, and Montreal all have a skyrocketing need for people with the skills to build apps and mobile websites. Technology has made the spread of this economic need instantaneous around the world- something that wouldn&apos;t have been possibly just 15 years ago. To have a situation where you have the same dominating business trend in cities around the world is just one concrete example of how integrated our world has become, on all levels. Commerce in Canada reaches to the Philippines and links the two in common need for services that cross national divides, political parties, physical space, and business traditions. Once again, technology is racing ahead, leaving humans to chase after it, scrambling to adapt. The good news about the pace of this change is that it upsets established order. If you are an app developer, you are in demand right now. Period. You have power. Whether you come from money or have a formal degree from an accredited school, you have a skill that is needed. On the other hand, if you have a formal IT degree, but don&apos;t know this skill, then you are awash in an ocean of other IT people who are struggling to adapt to this new field. Everyone is working to learn this technology, since it is clearly the next step in several capacities. Within the next few years, app development companies will continue to grow and refine the (new) field of tablet and smartphone marketing. The demand will continue to exist and the supply with rise to meet it. Hopefully the demand will be met with quality app developers. We shall see. It&apos;s going to be an interesting time to be in technology. But, then again, when hasn&apos;t it been?]]></description>
			<pubDate>2012-02-14 09:29:04 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Replacement grill parts can make your grill new</title>
			<link>http://www.swingatl.com/articles/replacement-grill-parts-can-make-your-grill-new</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Summer is coming- are you ready? Ready to party with friends and family and entertain in your backyard/porch on an hours notice? Line up your chef&apos;s apron, cooking tools, lighter fluid, clean out the freezer, and fire up the grill. Wait- when was the last time you checked your grill?Grills require maintenance to operate efficiently. Don&apos;t risk a less than stellar cookout just because your equipment wasn&apos;t prepared. Check your grill over and make sure that there is no rust or damage that will prevent you from cooking a meal they&apos;ll remember. If you check over your grill and discover damage or rust to certain parts, it&apos;s important to replace them with newer grill parts, so that your grill is always working in optimal condition.You wouldn&apos;t forget to change the oil in your car, would you? Or repair a leak in your roof? Why wouldn&apos;t you invest the time it takes to keep your grill in working order? It&apos;s a functional tool that you need and don&apos;t have time (or money) to replace completely every few years. And you shouldn&apos;t have to. You should be able to hold on to that grill for decades, with the right maintenance. Don&apos;t get caught with your pants down come party time. Do some basic maintenance on your grill today, and make sure that you&apos;re ready for the coming BBQ season. Your family, friends and wallet will thank you.]]></description>
			<pubDate>2012-03-27 16:54:31 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Eco-friendly carpet options</title>
			<link>http://www.swingatl.com/articles/eco-friendly-carpet-options</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When
 you are looking for ways to be environmentally conscious around your 
home, look no further than beneath your feet. Did you know that, thanks 
to advances within the carpet backing
 industry, there are now options that are light years more advanced and 
eco-friendly than there were just five years ago? There have been huge 
advances in eco-friendly flooring options that reduce the toxins in 
processing and installation of carpets and flooring, while 
simultaneously reducing the amount of carpet that ends up in landfills.Environmental
 sustainability is no longer on the fringes of society. It is slowly 
being incorporated into the mainstream paradigm. It’s about time.When
 you are looking for ways to remodel your home and be environmentally 
responsible about it, check out the options that are offered today for eco-friendly flooring. You’ll be pleasantly surprised with what you find.]]></description>
			<pubDate>2011-06-28 16:17:17 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Towards a Sustainable Future</title>
			<link>http://www.swingatl.com/articles/towards-a-sustainable-future</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for quality vegan chocolate,
 it’s possible to find it online. The Internet has made almost anything 
possible. And with the movement for more organic, environmentally 
responsible food growing practices has brought more companies into 
existence that have a sustainable business plan, deliberately designed 
with the future in mind. For example, the French Broad Chocolate 
Company, out of Asheville, North Carolina, bases its entire business 
model on making local vegan chocolate, with minimal impact on the 
surrounding environment and using only local growers to get the 
ingredients for their chocolates. More than just another traditional 
business, French Broad Chocolates is choosing to construct a company 
with a heart, a purpose, and an eye towards the future. And it is not 
alone- there are many other companies popping up that are bucking the 
old business model for a more considered approach. And, thanks to the 
Internet, they can sell to a much bigger consumer base. So businesses 
like them can grow and flourish in a way that they couldn’t just fifteen
 years ago.With
 the future firmly in mind, a change in the way that businesses create 
their products could be the next paradigm shift for our society. It has 
the potential to change commerce on a global scale. As you look for 
products and services, make sure to check how that company does 
business, so that you too can help support a more responsible future.]]></description>
			<pubDate>2011-06-29 10:13:37 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Atlanta Yoga for Everyone!</title>
			<link>http://www.swingatl.com/articles/atlanta-yoga-for-everyone-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thanks to the meteoric rise in the popularity of yoga, the South&apos;s biggest city now boasts hundreds of yoga studios for every school of yoga that exists....well, every one that this author has ever heard of, and she&apos;s heard of a lot! There are a number of Atlanta yoga studios that thrive with just one style of yoga in their bag, but there are also plenty of others that offer a wide variety of classes- from prenatal yoga to bikram to ashtanga to vinyasa. Whatever your chosen practice, there is a studio in Atlanta that offers it on a convenient schedule. But as recently as a decade ago, finding yoga in Atlanta was not so easy. The heart of the South (or the buckle of the South, depending on your perspective) is not know for adopting many progressive programs that focus on things like health. We as a culture tend to like our things fried and convenient, with minimal work involved. But popularity goes a long way, and the yoga trend exploded in Atlanta over the last decade, leading directly to the convenient number of yoga studios that are scattered around the city like Starbucks and churches. They&apos;re everywhere.Due to the sheer number of options, you may be asking yourself what type of yoga might suit you best. Here&apos;s a brief rundown of the styles and their levels of difficulty:Birkam: Also known as &apos;hot yoga,&apos; this style is designed to make you sweat- a lot! Temps in the yoga room are turned up for this class to between 85 and 100 degrees. Clean your body of toxins and your mind of thoughts- you&apos;ll be focused in these classes!Astanga: Filled with dynamic, fast-moving poses, this is definitely the most physically demanding style of yoga. Good for a strong workout, but it can be very challenging to beginners without some intro classes.Prenatal: Just some safe stretching.Vinyasa: Also called &apos;flow yoga,&apos; this style is great for all levels, as it teaches control in moving smoothly from one posture or pose to the next.Hatha: The primordial style from which all other styles emerged. Focuses on control of the body through breathing and poses. It is known as the yoga of physical well-being. A great place to start.Kundalini: Designed to awaken the body&apos;s energy, this style mixes poses, breathing and chanting; emphasis on the breath and chanting; a medium difficulty practice, in terms of physical strength required to start.When/if you decide to start yoga, remember that it can be helpful if down under the watchful eye of a trained and experienced teacher. So start there, in a studio, with the help and guidance of someone who knows their yoga. It can save you a lot of accidental injuries.]]></description>
			<pubDate>2011-11-29 13:29:53 EST</pubDate>
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