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			<title>DC Etiquette Examiner</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:45:49 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Even in football, etiquette is necessary:  Clifton Smith&apos;s unnessary hit on Dante West</title>				
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	Now, I&amp;#39;m not a huge football fan, but I do enjoy watching it from time to time.&amp;nbsp; Even football has etiquette--and the players can get in serious trouble when they veer from the regulations.&amp;nbsp; Typically, intentional and unnecessary agg...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:04:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>How not to act like Kanye West at the VMAs...or anywhere that requires you to speak</title>				
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				&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;So now everyone is putting to rest the Kanye fiasco at the VMAs. IT&apos;s embarrassing enough to have the whole world think that you were acting like a fool, but when the leader of the free world agrees with them. it&apos;s time to take a step b...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:53:58 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>DC celebrates Fashion&apos;s Night Out</title>				
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				Celebrate Fashion&apos;s Night Out, a global celebration of fashion designed to stir the fashion economy.&amp;nbsp; Come on out and shop...and save...and have a fab time while doing so!Here are the details from the Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commer...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:41:48 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>NYC Fashion week etiquette  101--fall edition</title>				
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				 It&apos;s that time of year again--NYC Fashion Week--the fall edition, of course.&amp;nbsp; If you are a newbie to Bryant Park, here are some rules to live by;      Make sure that you have an actual ticket for each show than you intend to attend.&amp;nbsp; Altho...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:46:58 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>How to be....at a charity event</title>				
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				Paul Wharton, Trish and Lavar ArringtonNakeva PhotographyI was at a charity event last Thursday and I was honored to meet former NFL pro Lavar Arrington.&amp;nbsp; He and his wife, Trisha, are patron sponsors of Menzfit, an educational non&amp;ndash;profit o...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:41:34 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>How to look great like Phylicia Rashad--and not be obnoxious!</title>				
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				&amp;nbsp;Have you seen the latest picture of Phylicia Rashad?&amp;nbsp; Can&amp;nbsp; you say smoking hot mama?!&amp;nbsp;  She lost 35 pounds on Jenny Craig recently and I can imagine the jaw-dropping stares that she is receiving daily.&amp;nbsp; Here&apos;s how to handle ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:41:26 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>How to host a great season premiere party</title>				
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				&apos;Tis the time of season premieres and it&apos;s time to host a premiere party!&amp;nbsp; Now this is much more than a cookout or a BBQ--it&apos;s and event!&amp;nbsp; Here a some tips to host&amp;nbsp; a great premier party:If you want to do a themed party, purchase offic...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:40:50 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Making the best of a free meal</title>				
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				 It&apos;s not often that people do something nice with no expectation of returning the favor, so one someone treats you to a special treat such as a free meal, at least know how to act:      Accept or decline graciously.&amp;nbsp; Many meals may be disguised...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:28:37 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>How to work out in style</title>				
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				&amp;nbsp; So, you&apos;re at the gym and you want to work out to your heart&apos;s content.... Problem:&amp;nbsp; you have no idea how to maneuver around the gym and not look like a flailing fool. Solution:&amp;nbsp; Check out these gym etiquette tips below.      Actuall...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:24:15 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Luxury Spa Etiquette 101</title>				
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				Since summer days are a time to relax and completely immerse yourself in lounging, why not do it at a luxurious spa?&amp;nbsp; I asked JoElle Lyons, Skincare Specialist &amp;amp; Wellness Consultant, about how one should behave while they are basking in a sp...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:49:08 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Saved by the bell--high school reunion etiquette 101</title>				
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				&amp;nbsp; If you have been out of school for 5 years or more, you are ripe for a high school reunion.&amp;nbsp; If you are overly anxious to go, then you probably made some huge improvements--maybe a new look,&amp;nbsp; a great career, a new nose, a new body, e...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:26:08 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Packing Essentials for a fabulous summer trip</title>				
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With the summer dwindling down, I strongly encourage you to take a quick trip and go on holiday.&amp;nbsp; Enjoy the sun, the fun, the sand, the turf, and all of the goodies that come along with them.&amp;nbsp; Read below for packing etiquette for a fab fi...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:15:41 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Five rules for keeping cool</title>				
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Washington, DC is the midst of a sweltering heatwave...or shall we say...sweatwave.&amp;nbsp; Be advised of how to keep cool in the heat by following these easy tips to ensure that you won&apos;t melt:

    Wear lightweight fabrics designed for hotter tem...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:11:33 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>A Barbeque How-To!</title>				
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				Summer is officially here! That means BBQ season is in full swing. But before you get ready to party hop and gorge yourself on burgers, hot dogs and apple pie, take a look at these friendly reminders:  Summer has finally reared its balmy head&amp;hellip;...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:03:08 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Mea Culpa:  How to give a summer apology</title>				
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				&amp;nbsp;Since you might have to make many apologies this summer for any blackouts due to extreme over-partying or raucous behavior, here are a few tips on how to make a sincere summer apology:Never rely on e-mail  or text for a genuine&amp;nbsp;apology -- ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:14:42 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Traveling by air?</title>				
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				Since summer is high time to traverl for vacation, make sure you use these tips when traveling by air:When they SAY only    one carry-on and one smaller PERSONAL item, that applies to everyone.&amp;nbsp;    Why some people BELIEVE that they are more spec...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:21:44 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Houseguest etiquette:  how to be a great host</title>				
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				 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;       Cook a few great meals.&amp;nbsp; Even better, have a dinner party to welcome your guest and invite your circle of friends.     Do all that you can her feel welcome in your home.&amp;nbsp; Find out favorite foods, flowers, music, etc. an...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:50:28 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Easy etiquette dining tip</title>				
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				&amp;nbsp;Here&apos;s an easy dining tip for those who are flustered when it comes to place settings in a large group:When you&amp;rsquo;re out to a nice dinner and trying to decipher which cup and bread plate is yours : Make the &amp;lsquo;a-okay&amp;rsquo; sign with yo...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 09:14:26 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Dating Etiquette, anyone?</title>				
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				As I review my email inbox, I am continually receiving new and interesting etiquette tips.&amp;nbsp; Here are a few dating tips from L.A. based etiquette consultant Colette Swan, founder of Colette Swan Etiquette, an etiquette consultancy &amp;nbsp;serving i...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 13:10:15 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Mixing Business with Pleasure</title>				
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				 IIn business, to seal the deal may mean taking a client out to a fine meal and some chit chat.&amp;nbsp; If you are unsure of how to do this successfully, here are some great tips in my inbox from Image and Etiquette Coach Kay Hunter:Good manners turn i...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:52:06 -0700</pubDate>
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