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		<title>september is charity: water’s biggest month of the year</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>girlawhirl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The statistics are startling: over 1 billion people live without access to fresh water. A large proportion of girls and women in the communities without fresh water spend most of their day fetching water – which can be miles away,&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://www.girlawhirl.com/culture/september-is-charity-water%e2%80%99s-biggest-month-of-the-year/">Continue&#160;reading&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The statistics are startling: over 1 billion people live without access to fresh water. A large proportion of girls and women in the communities without fresh water spend most of their day fetching water – which can be miles away, and therefore are less able to go to school or work to help their families. In addition, the diseases caused by lack of sanitation and water that’s not safe kill more people than all kinds of violence and war. But perhaps most shocking of all is that $20 can provide one of these people fresh water for 20 years…</p>
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<p>It’s been the mission of Charity: water since it began in 2007: to bring fresh water – through the drilling of wells – to everyone. And with almost 3,000 wells dug, over 1.2 million people now have access to clean water, through the work of the organization and its local partners.</p>
<p>September is a special month for Charity: water, it’s the month that it all began when founder Scott Harrison asked his friends not to give him birthday presents, but instead to help build wells in Africa from where he’d just returned traveled to. And so, every year he asks all September babies to do the same – and it’s turned into the biggest fundraising month of the year.</p>
<p>Girlawhirl intends to celebrate as well, making a contribution for all her September baby buddies. <a href="http://www.charitywater.org/" target="_blank">Find out more about the September campaign and see how you can create your own donation page online at Charitywater.org</a>.</p>
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		<title>toms shoes will soon be giving away their one millionth pair of shoes!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>girlawhirl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Girlawhirl loves the edict behind TOMS Shoes. For every pair that’s purchased, another is given away to a child who needs a pair. Beautiful in it’s simplicity, yet profound in it’s concept. And she’s happy to have been, however small,&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://www.girlawhirl.com/culture/toms-shoes-will-soon-be-giving-away-their-one-millionth-pair-of-shoes/">Continue&#160;reading&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Girlawhirl loves the edict behind TOMS Shoes. For every pair that’s purchased, another is given away to a child who needs a pair. Beautiful in it’s simplicity, yet profound in it’s concept. And she’s happy to have been, however small, a part in the process…</p>
<p>Everyone who’s ever purchased a pair or two deserves a thank you. And TOMS has launched a special web page to do just that: say ‘thank you,’ and keep everyone in the loop for the big delivery.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.toms.com/onemillion" target="_blank">Get the scoop from TOMS Shoes and their one millionth pair and help spread the word at toms.com/onemillion</a>.</p>
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		<title>not just for kids: this sneaker coloring book is full of kicks</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>girlawhirl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While she’s certainly not an expert, Girlawhirl certainly appreciates a pair of cool sneakers. Far more fashionable than the clunky for-aerobics-only variety, she always tucks a pair of colorful lightweight sneakers into her suitcase or wears them on the plane&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://www.girlawhirl.com/culture/not-just-for-kids-this-sneaker-coloring-book-is-full-of-kicks/">Continue&#160;reading&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While she’s certainly not an expert, Girlawhirl certainly appreciates a pair of cool sneakers. Far more fashionable than the clunky for-aerobics-only variety, she always tucks a pair of colorful lightweight sneakers into her suitcase or wears them on the plane when she travels. She keeps an eye out for limited edition releases and stops in to check out favorite sneaker shops in the cities that she travels to often…</p>
<p><span id="more-4743"></span> But that’s just the tip of the iceberg, because serious collectors go to great lengths to get in on the latest and greatest limited edition offerings. There are blogs and tweets and underground stores, and never enough shoes to go around.</p>
<p>Girlawhirl’s found a fun sneaker coloring book that features current models ready to be colored up. It comes with a set of markers and is just as fun for adults as it is for children. And who knows, with custom services like nikeID, a colorful creation could become a very limited edition of one.</p>
<p><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=ox*VdfNuwbM&amp;offerid=54404.19624&amp;type=2&amp;subid=0" target="_blank">Find the sneaker coloring book online at uncommongoods.com</a>. For more information on customizing sneakers – or to shop for <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000032227438&amp;pubid=21000000000083977" target="_blank">cool comfortable sneakers go to nike.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>win a big red british telephone booth!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, it’s true. VisitBritain is giving away a full sized big red British telephone booth, and they might even customize it to your specifications. It’s easy to enter, just tell VisitBritain in 50 to 70 words what you’d do with&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://www.girlawhirl.com/culture/win-a-big-red-british-telephone-booth/">Continue&#160;reading&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yes, it’s true. VisitBritain is giving away a full sized big red British telephone booth, and they might even customize it to your specifications. It’s easy to enter, just tell VisitBritain in 50 to 70 words what you’d do with your very own replica of a big red telephone booth&#8230;</p>
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<p>There are a few suggestions on the website: turn the booth into a proper WC (translation: a toilet), or a greenhouse or even a little mini pub. Entries are being taken through the end of August with the winning idea announced soon after. Get the full details online at <a href="http://www.visitbritain.us/campaigns/telephone_box/terms.aspx" target="_blank">visitbritain.us</a>.</p>
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		<title>the eat, pray, love frenzy is building</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There’s always been buzz about the Eat, Pray, Love movie. But now, in preparation for the August 13th USA premiere, commercials have hit the small screen and the trailer’s been circulating all over the internet. Girlawhirl and her Super Pals&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://www.girlawhirl.com/culture/the-eat-pray-love-frenzy-is-building/">Continue&#160;reading&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There’s always been buzz about the <em>Eat, Pray, Love</em> movie. But now, in preparation for the August 13<sup>th</sup> USA premiere, commercials have hit the small screen and the trailer’s been circulating all over the internet. Girlawhirl and her Super Pals have planned an outing – a la both Sex and the City films &#8211; to see the movie, and those that haven’t read the book are downloading it and catching up via iPad, or Kindle…</p>
<p><span id="more-4641"></span> Girlawhirl predicts a renewed popularity in all kinds of Italian foods, from gelato to super thin brick oven pizza and pasta, increased travel to India and keen interest in all kinds of Balinese accessories.</p>
<p>And in order to outfit Ms. Roberts for her stint in Bali, costumers hit <a href="http://www.agabhumi.com/" target="_blank">Agabhumi</a>, a Best-of-Bali store that’s full of scarves, bags, jewelry and more – all made by true Balinese craftsmen. With two stores in Connecticut, one in Barbados and another in Santa Monica it’s a small chain but it has a great website so anyone can indulge in a little bit of Bali.</p>
<p>As for Roberts, Javier Bardem and the movie? Girlawhirl’s entranced by the ads and trailers – see more, including spectacular photos &#8211; some of which can be downloaded &#8211; of all locations, online at <a href="http://www.eatpraylove-movie.net/" target="_blank">eatpraylove-movie.net</a>.</p>
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		<title>girlawhirl can enter to win all kinds of tennis related prizes, including a meet-and-greet with roger federer!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the US Open tennis tournament on the horizon, Girlawhirl and her tennis-playing friends are looking forward to seeing some of the world’s best tennis players up close. But would they ever have the chance to actually meet and chat&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://www.girlawhirl.com/culture/girlawhirl-can-enter-to-win-all-kinds-of-tennis-related-prizes-including-a-meet-and-greet-with-roger-federer/">Continue&#160;reading&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the US Open tennis tournament on the horizon, Girlawhirl and her tennis-playing friends are looking forward to seeing some of the world’s best tennis players up close. But would they ever have the chance to actually meet and chat with a favorite player like Roger Federer? Probably not. unless one of them wins the grand prize in the Perfect Match Sweepstakes from Lindt Chocolate. And in addition to the grand prize, there are 5 instant win prizes that will bring winners to New York to watch Roger Federer play during the US Open and lots of daily prizes like Lindt gift cards, Nike duffle bags filled with Lindt truffles and more.</p>
<p><a href="http://lindt.promo.eprize.com/perfectmatch/" target="_blank">It’s easy to enter online at lindt.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Lincoln premium seats giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With two of the summertime slams already over, tennis fans like Girlawhirl have just one more to look forward to: the US Open in New York. Beginning as summer ends and running through Labor Day weekend into the second week&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://www.girlawhirl.com/culture/lincoln-premium-seats-giveaway/">Continue&#160;reading&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>With two of the summertime slams already over, tennis fans like Girlawhirl have just one more to look forward to: the US Open in New York. Beginning as summer ends and running through Labor Day weekend into the second week of September, there&#8217;s always plenty of tennis to watch. And with Lincoln&#8217;s Premium Seats giveaway, Girlawhirl could win an opportunity to be in New York during the finals weekend…</p>
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<p>And yes, if she wins Girlawhirl can choose from a 2011 Lincoln MK series car as well, but honestly – she&#8217;s more excited about the possibility of winning the trip! </p>
<p><a href="http://lincoln.emipowered.net/premiumseats/register/" target="_blank">Get the full details online here – entries are being taken through September 7, 2010</a>.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Any kind of a prize – however small – is a welcome treat in Girlawhirl&#8217;s world. And this summer, Kraft is giving away almost 20 prizes a day to celebrate summertime&#8217;s greatest treat: S&#8217;mores… To enter, Girlawhirl can type in&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://www.girlawhirl.com/culture/summertime-contest/">Continue&#160;reading&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Any kind of a prize – however small – is a welcome treat in Girlawhirl&#8217;s world. And this summer, Kraft is giving away almost 20 prizes a day to celebrate summertime&#8217;s greatest treat: S&#8217;mores…</p>
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<p>To enter, Girlawhirl can type in the UPC code from Hershey&#8217;s Chocolate, Honey Maid grahams and Jet-Puffed marshmallows online. But she can also mail in a card to be eligible to win, so there&#8217;s no need to make a purchase. </p>
<p>With all kinds of outdoor gear up for grabs, from fire pits to S&#8217;more kits and even blankets, and multiple prizes awarded daily, she&#8217;s all in for a S&#8217;more and a smile.</p>
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		<title>Too many online friends</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Girlawhirl&#8217;s just as busy as the next girl, and sometimes days – yes, days can go by before she signs into her laptop to check her personal email. Of course she keeps one eye on what&#8217;s coming in through her&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://www.girlawhirl.com/culture/too-many-online-friends/">Continue&#160;reading&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Girlawhirl&#8217;s just as busy as the next girl, and sometimes days – yes, days can go by before she signs into her laptop to check her personal email. Of course she keeps one eye on what&#8217;s coming in through her smart phone, but she really doesn&#8217;t get to sit down, download everything into her inbox and answer more than twice a week. And here&#8217;s what she&#8217;s faced with: requests, invites and all kinds of link-ups…</p>
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<p>Of course she&#8217;s happy to link with former co-workers and friends who have moved away, but the guy whose locker was next to hers in high school? Is she required to have a computer aided hook-up with someone she hasn&#8217;t thought about in years, and probably wouldn&#8217;t have even been friendly with save for the fact that they were alphabetically aligned? How many friends are too many?</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a question that she really can&#8217;t answer, because after linking with someone recently on linkedin.com, she found herself comparing number of connections with this former lunch pal from 20 years ago. (She was on the short end of the comparison). </p>
<p>Marketers are starting to wonder about social media saturation as well. Of course the medium is still in it&#8217;s growth phase, but all the contests, communiqués and clutter in Girlawhirl&#8217;s inbox inspired her to spend an hour last weekend unsubscribing from more than half of the retailers and other social sites that she had previously allowed into her inbox. Right now Girlawhirl doesn&#8217;t seem to see a balance between the number of emails being sent and the benefit she gets as the recipient. Of course she wants to know if her favorite store is having a sale – but she doesn&#8217;t need a daily email from them. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s the same with tweets and alerts from her friend. No need to announce what was eaten for lunch or what time they got home from work. </p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Girlawhirl&#8217;s part of the cupcake obsession – she bakes them – she eats them – and they&#8217;re her go-to solution to the ‘I&#8217;ll bring dessert&#8217; dilemma. And just when she thought that the cupcake craze couldn&#8217;t get any stronger, The&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://www.girlawhirl.com/culture/cupcake-wars/">Continue&#160;reading&#160;<span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<div class="postSummary">Girlawhirl&#8217;s part of the cupcake obsession – she bakes them – she eats them – and they&#8217;re her go-to solution to the ‘I&#8217;ll bring dessert&#8217; dilemma. And just when she thought that the cupcake craze couldn&#8217;t get any stronger, The Food Network is jumping coming to the party with a new series called <i>Cupcake Wars</i>… </div>
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<p>Premiering June 15<sup>th</sup>, each week four of the countries most notable cupcake bakers will go head to head in three elimination challenges until there&#8217;s just one chef standing. The winning baker wins $10,000 and the opportunity to showcase their cakes at a special event – which could range from a celebrity golf tournament, a super-star magazine party or even the <i>Ace of Cakes</i> anniversary party.</p>
<p>Let the baking – and decorating – begin….</p>
<p><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/" target="_blank">Find out more about <i>Cupcake Wars </i>and the bakers who will be featured at foodnetwork.com</a>.</p>
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