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	<title>Vegas and more: Off the Strip for free thinkers and adventurers</title>
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		<title>We also have rainbows</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We call this our Writer&#8217;s Bench.  May the Rainbow be our muse!  Photo by Carol Georgi.
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		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2010/03/10/we-also-have-rainbows/</link>
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		<title>Oscars 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I confess.  I am a movie junkie.  I watch the Academy Awards.  I like criticizing the dresses &#8211; and admiring the good ones.  Luckily, we have TIVO so we speed through the ads.  Is that fair?  Don&#8217;t know and don&#8217;t care cause I couldn&#8217;t plow my way through the evening otherwise.  I really fear brain [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2010/03/08/oscars-2010/</link>
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		<title>New cover for &#8220;Sex Zen and Shopping: Live Rich by Shopping Smart&#8221;</title>
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		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2010/03/05/new-cover-for-sex-zen-and-shopping/</link>
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		<title>West Coast Cormorants</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello Ocean Lovers!
Every Other Breath is from the Ocean
contributed by Carol Georgi

Please support the movement to establish the Central Coast Extension of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
West Coast Cormorants
 3 species, Marine Migratory Birds
Brandt&#8217;s Cormorant   Phalacrocorax penicillatus 
Double-crested   Phalacrocorax auritus 
Pelagic Cormorant Phalacrocorax pelagicus

photos by Terry Lilley 
According to Rich [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2010/03/05/west-coast-cormorants/</link>
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		<title>Stormy Sunset</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Storms Storms and more Storms.
We still can be lucky and have a beautiful Shell Beach sunset, thanks to a fleeting break in the clouds.
photo by Carol Georgi
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		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2010/03/05/stormy-sunset/</link>
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		<title>TAO (Together As One) New Year&#8217;s Rave in LA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Together as One  &#8211; Los Angeles
8 out of 10
For New Years Eve 2009/10 I decided that it was time to go big… real real big.  The past few years I haven’t done anything that special or memorable for New Years and every year I want to.  So when my friend Annie suggested we go [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2010/01/25/tao-together-as-one-new-years-rave-in-la/</link>
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		<title>Sea Otters, Kelp Forests and Web of Life</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Hello Ocean Lovers!
Every Other Breath is from the Ocean
contributed by Carol Georgi
with underwater photos by Terry Lilley and Sue Sloan.
Please support the movement to establish the Central Coast Extension of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Here&#8217;s more on the sea otter and its role in the Web of Life.
Southern Sea Otter   Enhydra lutris nereis
Perhaps the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2010/01/25/sea-otters-kelp-forests-and-web-of-life/</link>
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		<title>Calm between the storms</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Carol captures a calm clear Shell Beach sunset in between storms.
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		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2010/01/25/calm-between-the-storms/</link>
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		<title>Pacific Advertising Group scam on yahoo.com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So in my long and arduous on going job search trying to find a job in the Las Vegas Valley, I was sifting through hotjobs.yahoo.com thinking it would be a more reputable method of searching for jobs rather than craigslist.  Sadly I have lost faith in Yahoo.com and am going to be very wary searching for jobs on this site.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2010/01/24/pacific-advertising-group-scam-on-yahoo-com/</link>
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		<title>Sunset on Fire</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Here&#8217;s a breathtaking shot by Carol Georgi of one of those surprise splendid Shell Beach sunsets that erupt unexpectedly out of a gray and clouded sky.
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		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2010/01/18/sunset-on-fire/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Life Choices&#8221; Release hosts author book signings and presentations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Turning Point International is releasing the anthology "Life Choices - Navigating Difficult Paths" at Palace Station, Las Vegas on January 31, 2010.  Many of the 26 contributing authors will be at the Health, Wealth and Travel Expo to sign books, give short presentations and be available to meet the public.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2010/01/11/life-choices-release-hosts-author-book-signings-and-presentations/</link>
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		<title>Sea Otters reflect ocean health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sea otters are declining in California. For the first time in nearly 10 years, the 2009 spring population census shows a decline in the California sea otter population, and some researchers believe the otters’ food may contain deadly pathogens.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2010/01/08/sea-otters-reflect-ocean-health/</link>
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		<title>Rec′• la• ma′•tion (Reclamation &#8211; Art Exhibit)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cheryl Weiss said, “ According to the dictionary, reclamation is the act or process of reformation,
restoration of use or recovery. As a theme, this seems especially timely to me. When artists use mixed
media and found objects, their works transform what may be commonplace and discarded. What was
lost, is regained.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2010/01/08/rec%e2%80%b2%e2%80%a2-la%e2%80%a2-ma%e2%80%b2%e2%80%a2tion-reclamation-art-exhibit/</link>
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		<title>Sex and the Zen of Shopping</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In addition to writing my own book "Sex and the Zen of Shopping" on some of my favorite topics –shopping, philosophy and human need, I have written a piece for an upcoming anthology called "Life Choices."  Turning Point Publications has scheduled release for Jan 30, 2010.  My piece “A True Love Story” is another of my pet subjects.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2010/01/08/sex-and-the-zen-of-shopping/</link>
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		<title>Shell Beach Sunset</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Carol Georgi is dedicating a huge part of her life in paradise to saving the precious environment of sea and shore (especially trees, birds and sea creatures) of the San Luis Bay area, especially our beloved Shell Beach.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2010/01/08/shell-beach-sunset-thru-carol-georgis-eye/</link>
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		<title>The Temptation of Vegas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I feel like a woman with a husband and a lover.  They each speak to a deep need in my soul, but neither, on its own, can satisfy me.  That's the choice between Las Vegas and Shell Beach.  They pull at me, hard, in opposite directions and I need to be both places to feel complete.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/11/03/the-temptation-of-vegas/</link>
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		<title>Seaside Wine Tasting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Beautiful blue skies reflected onto calm blue Pacific, the cliff's edge just yards away with pelicans cruising the coast - and glasses of smooth merlot, tangy pinot noir and crisp Chardonnay from local San Luis Obispo wineries.  Every Tuesday at the Lido Restaurant at Dolphin Bay in Shell Beach CA.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/11/02/seaside-wine-tasting/</link>
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		<title>I got SCAMMED looking for a job</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I looked in the Sunday Review-Journal Classifieds.  In the Miscellaneous section I found several job postings that didn’t really describe the job, but pretty much said “want friendly people, no experience required, $500 a week etc.”  One ad had “FREE BEER” in big font.  “What the hell, I’ll try anything at this point.”  It’s called DESPERATION.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/11/02/i-got-scammed-looking-for-a-job/</link>
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		<title>Good Cheap Pizza at Rebel&#8217;s</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Rebel's pizza, which opened over the summer, has already become a UNLV hot spot in just a few short months.  Not surprising considering their incredibly cheap deals.  Catering mostly to the UNLV market (obviously named Rebels for a reason), the place always has people in there eating and picking up pizzas, even late at night. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/11/01/rebels-pizza-across-from-unlv/</link>
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		<title>Beauty Ideals and Morphing through time</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For a lovely morph through time of the ideal beauty of woman's face as glorified by the great painters, check out this You-tube.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/08/24/beauty-ideals-and-morphing-through-time/</link>
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		<title>Guided Hike to Point San Luis Lighthouse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My friend David Georgi leads guided hikes in San Luis Obispo County for the Sierra Club and the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers. He is an avid Pole Walker and instructor in how to reduce the energy you use hiking by using poles that look similar to ski poles.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/08/21/guided-hike-to-point-san-luis-lighthouse/</link>
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		<title>Incline Village and King&#8217;s Beach on North Lake Tahoe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Two villages lie almost side by side on the shores of North Lake Tahoe, King's Beach on the California side of the border and Incline Village a couple of miles into the Nevada side - but they are two different worlds.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/08/21/incline-village-and-kings-beach-on-north-lake-tahoe/</link>
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		<title>Java Hut best cappuccino in North Lake Tahoe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Java Hut in King's Beach, North Lake Tahoe serves excellent cappuccino with perfect foam as well as tasty breakfast burritos and other sandwich fare.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/08/21/java-hut-best-cappuccino-in-north-lake-tahoe/</link>
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		<title>Tolosa Winery in San Luis Obispo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tolosa Winery offers Trolley Tours with tastings in the vinyards and a picnic lunch, all with a Cal Poly grad agriculture scientist to explain modern and environmentally sensitive (SIP certified) cultivation techniques.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/07/29/tolosa-winery-in-san-luis-obispo/</link>
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		<title>M Casino Buffet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Overall this was one of the better buffets I've been to out here in Vegas. But if you're a buffet person, it's no Rio - but  way better than a Station Casino or the Hilton and I would recommend it with the qualifications I just mentioned.
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		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/07/29/m-casino-buffet/</link>
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		<title>California Farmers Market &#8211; SLO style</title>
		<description><![CDATA[San Luis Obispo touts one of the best downtowns in America and every Thursday night is even better when Higuera is closed off to cars and turned over to people for a modern day medieval street fair Farmers Market with food, produce, and wholesome entertainment.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/07/28/california-farmers-market-slo-style/</link>
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		<title>Electric Daisy Carnival- Los Angeles 10 out of 10</title>
		<description><![CDATA[EDC is a must. Everyone needs to go at least once to experience it. If you hate techno, you need to go. If you have never been to a rave you need to go. If you are a raver and have never been a massive, you need to go. End all of all Massives. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/07/19/electric-daisy-carnival-los-angeles-10-out-of-10/</link>
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		<title>Be wary of M Casino Happy Hour deals</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bottom line: Be wary of the M Casinos deals and happy hours because everything seemed to have a catch or be some kind of scam.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/07/17/be-wary-of-m-casino-happy-hour-deals/</link>
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		<title>Blazed and Confused in Las Vegas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Blazed and Confused Concert in Las Vegas was pricey but fun.  Too many police and poor sound dampened some of the enthusiasm. Fans of Snoop and Slightly Stoopid were not disappointed.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/07/14/blazed-and-confused-in-las-vegas/</link>
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		<title>Avila Valley Central Coast California</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It doesn't get any better than the micro-climate of Avila Valley in San Luis Obispo County California.  Surrounded by lush green hills which protect it from the coastal fog, the valley boasts orchards, inns, hot springs and markets teeming with fresh produce and home-baked pies. 
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		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/07/11/avila-valley-central-coast-california/</link>
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		<title>All you can eat Crab in Central Coast California</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you hankering for succulent crab, sweet and plentiful, go on Tuesdays to either Ciao Bella in Morro Bay or Spyglass Restaurant in Shell Beach (northern Pismo Beach).  Both Central Coast California restaurants have superior water and sunset views.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/07/09/all-you-can-eat-crab-in-central-coast-california/</link>
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		<title>UNLV Forum Lecture Series Open &amp; Free to Public</title>
		<description><![CDATA[UNLV has announced its fall 2009 schedule for the University Forum Free Lecture Series open to the public. No reservation is necessary - just show up and enjoy. Lectures start at 7:30 pm sharp. Venue is the Barrick Museum Auditorium, UNLV campus, Las Vegas NV.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/07/08/unlv-forum-lecture-series-open-free-to-public/</link>
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		<title>4th of July Central Coast California</title>
		<description><![CDATA[San Luis Obispo County California &#8211; a little piece of paradise
As you can tell by the photos, this ain&#8217;t Vegas.  Back on the Central Coast for July, we celebrated this little piece of paradise on the planet with a Bar-B-Q on the patio in San Luis Obipso (known to natives as SLO) 
and followed with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/07/07/4th-of-july-central-coast-california/</link>
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		<title>Dollar Drinks at South Point the real deal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Rex Reviews give 10 out of 10 to South Point Casino  for their June Friday Happy Hour with all bars serving all drinks for $1 from 4pm to 10pm.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/06/25/dollar-drinks-at-south-point-the-real-thing/</link>
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		<title>M Casino 32 Degrees Beer Bar Happy Hour</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Rex Reviews the M Beer Bar 32 Degrees Happy Hour prices of $1 and gives it a 3 out of 10.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/06/25/m-casino-32-degrees-beer-bar-happy-hour/</link>
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		<title>Use Twitter to confuse Iranian security forces</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are on Twitter, set your location to Tehran and your time zone to GMT +3.30 to help confuse Iranian security forces hunting for bloggers.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/06/23/use-twitter-to-confuse-iranian-security-forces/</link>
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		<title>Blazed and Confused Concert</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Rex recommends the Blazed and Confused Summer Concert Tour featuring Snoop Dogg, Slightly Stoopid, Stephen Marley and Micky Avalon July 10 at Star of the Desert Arena in Primm.  High cost of tickets should be worth the price of admission.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/06/19/blazed-and-confused-concert/</link>
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		<title>Larry Hart&#8217;s PRAISE at South Point Casino</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Grammy winner Larry Hart's production of Praise at South Point Casino Showroom July 12 is an eclectic mix of tunes and dance, a global gospel praising the Lords of all beliefs. This is the kind of show that just makes you happy. Don't miss it if you want more joy in your life.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/06/18/larry-harts-praise-at-south-point-casino/</link>
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		<title>Dollar Drinks at South Point Casino</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Rex will check out the $1 drinks on Fridays 4pm to 10pm in all casino bars at South Point Casino Las Vegas.  The offer is good only til end of June.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/06/17/dollar-drinks-at-south-point-casino/</link>
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		<title>Reggae in the Desert &#8211; Vegas Style</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cool weather, solid line-up, sold out crowds, good venue with amphitheater viewing yield 8 out 10 recommendation from Rex who liked Yellowman, One Pin Short and Third World.  Rex was underwhelmed with Marley, long bathroom and food lines.  Final verdict is $25 ticket worth it.  Go next year.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/06/15/reggae-in-the-desert-vegas-style/</link>
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		<title>Buscando Estrellas (Looking for Stars) YouTube</title>
		<description><![CDATA[YouTube - Buscando Estrellas - Primer programa gebado en vivo en Las Vegas Nevada MEGA TV 32 en el Hotel y Casino Greek Isles.  Check out the YouTube of the first production of Buscando Estrellas (Looking for Stars) on MEGA TV 32 performed at Greek Isles.
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		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/06/10/buscando-estrellas-looking-for-stars-youtube-demo/</link>
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		<title>Martha Stewart Radio Show from the M</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Martha Stewart Living Today radio show was recorded live from Studio B at the M Casino and Resort with invited guests sampling food, wine, cupcakes and meeting a Vegas Showgirl - all for free.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/06/05/martha-stewart-radio-show-from-the-m/</link>
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		<title>Maui eco business and lifestyle for sale</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Live your dream.  Change your life. Maui eco-conscious design company and bio-diesel RV for sale.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/06/03/maui-eco-business-and-lifestyle-for-sale/</link>
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		<title>Obama-Reid Coliseum a night of joyous celebration</title>
		<description><![CDATA[President Obama, Bette Midler, Rita Rudner, Rachel Yamagata, Sheryl Crowe and Clint Holmes raised money for Sen Harry Reid at a joyous celebration at Caesar's Palace Coliseum.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/05/27/obama-reid-colisseum-a-night-of-joyous-celebration/</link>
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		<title>California Court upholds same sex marriage ban</title>
		<description><![CDATA[California Court decision to uphold ban on same sex marriage makes Iowa more socially advanced and allows a vote by proposition to deny rights to certain groups.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/05/26/california-court-upholds-same-sex-marriage-ban/</link>
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		<title>CineVegas 11, Las Vegas Film Festival, Jun 10-15</title>
		<description><![CDATA[CineVegas 11 at the Brenden Theatres, Palm Casino and Resort, Las Vegas, runs June 10-15.  This is a don't miss event for a unique Las Vegas experience which features independent films both feature length and documentary.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/05/26/cinevegas-11-las-vegas-film-festival-jun-10-15/</link>
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		<title>Market Tea Room for delectable lunch or High Tea</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Carolyn Geiger's Market Tea Room serves delicious homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts and High Tea at very reasonable prices.  The decor is warm and welcoming, making it a favorite spot for lunch or High Tea.  Her favorite clients are little girls in frilly dresses and wide wondering eyes. Dads are welcome and will never leave hungry.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/05/25/market-tea-room-for-delectable-lunch-or-high-tea/</link>
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		<title>Create Reid&#8217;s campaign slogan and meet Obama</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Submit an original slogan for Sen Harry Reid's 2010 Senate campaign and you can win a pass to a backstage reception with President Obama, Sen Reid and other celebs.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/05/22/create-reids-campaign-slogan-and-meet-obama/</link>
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		<title>Buscando Estrellas &#8211; Looking for Latino Stars</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Busando Estrellas en el Greek Isles esta una oportunidad de darle a el talento local una platforma para hacer presentaciones familiares en espa�ol en Las Vegas.  Looking for Stars gives the Spanish community the opportunity to showcase local musical talent.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/05/22/buscando-estrellas-looking-for-latino-stars/</link>
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		<title>Facebook, Twitter and Shift Happens You-tube</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you feel overwhelmed by the new techologies of Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter?  Take 5 minutes and watch this must see You-Tube "Shift Happens."  You are not the only one struggling to keep (catch) up.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.sandraoffthestrip.com/2009/05/22/facebook-twitter-and-shift-happens-u-tube/</link>
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