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		<title>Blackstone Bicycle Works</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week, I asked a neighbor far a ride to Blackstone Bicycle Works to deliver a used bicycle abandoned nearby. The Blackstone Bicycle Works was featured on a local news show, and I emailed them last month. After clearing their spam box I spoke with Chris, and set up a time to drop off the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>McDonalds Thanksgiving Day Parade</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bear</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fifty for 50]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This morning I left home about 3:35 AM to volunteer for the McDonald&#8217;s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This past Tuesday was my birthday, but I registered for the parade in August, and accepted the delay completing my goal because I wanted to help out this event. This was the 78th Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade, and it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Blog</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:29:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bear</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fifty for 50]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I was recently contacted by David Haas a blogger at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Blog about guest posts on my website. This is from David and I hope that it helps someone. Fitness and the Benefits When Battling Cancer There are many benefits to being fit and exercising regularly, no matter what the circumstances of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hot Chocolate 15K/5K &#8211; Chicago</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:20:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bear</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fifty for 50]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This weekend I volunteered for the Hot Chocolate 15K/5k Chicago. This is just one of several runs and triathlons organized by RAM Racing annually. It is called, &#8220;Chicago&#8217;s Sweetest Race&#8221; because the after party offers hot cocoa and chocolate fondue provided by race sponsor Ghiradelli. On Thursday morning I made my way to Union Station [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making Strides Against Breast Cancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:46:39 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Fifty for 50]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This morning the American Cancer Society held it&#8217;s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Montrose Harbor. It was a non-competitive 3 mile walk that unites communities to celebrate people who have battled breast cancer, educate people about ways to reduce their risk, and empower communities to join the fight. Every dollar raised and every [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Donate Life Illinois &#8211; I Am. Are You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:35:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bear</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fifty for 50]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Last Spring Donate Life Illinois started a campaign to raise awareness for the organ/tissue donor registry. After visiting their website I learned that they were preparing for an Autumn face to face campaign in Drivers License Facilities here in Illinois and registered to be an organ donor and a volunteer. After a few months, they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It Gets Better &#8211; Bear in Chicago</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bear</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the fall of 2010 Dan Savage and his partner Terry posted a video on YouTube to inspire gay teens and young men facing harassment that it gets better. What started as an attempt to address several tragic deaths of young gay men bullied for their sexual orientation has evolved into a international movement of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chicago Marathon 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bear</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fifty for 50]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This morning my bus was detoured over mile before I arrived at the South Loop Hotel to report for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Anyone who drove or took public transportation hit a detour by street closures for the Marathon. This was the 34th year for the Chicago Marathon and with 45,000 registered runners [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Center for Economic Progress</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bear</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fifty for 50]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This morning I volunteered at the Center for Economic Progress. The Center for Economic Progress (CEP) helps hard-working, low-income families move from financial uncertainty to financial security. For over 21 years the CEP has provided free, professional tax preparation for low wage families and individuals. They also offer tax training to small businesses to establish [...]]]></description>
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		<title>American Red Cross &#8211; Donate Blood</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bear</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fifty for 50]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This afternoon I went to the De Paul Center down town to donate during their blood drive. The motto of the American Red Cross is &#8220;The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give Blood.&#8221; They are the largest blood donation organization in the United States collecting and processing more than 40% of the nations [...]]]></description>
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