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		<title>Can you cut grass</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2012/04/can-you-cut-grass/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:06:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I get really busy. Normally, I do my own yard work but this week I am just too busy to do so. That’s why I wanted to find a kid from the neighborhood to cut my grass. Despite my best efforts I was unsuccessful. When I was young, I would [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every once in a while I get really busy. Normally, I do my own yard work but this week I am just too busy to do so. That’s why I wanted to find a kid from the neighborhood to cut my grass. Despite my best efforts I was unsuccessful.</p>
<p>When I was young, I would have been looking forward to such an opportunity. I am saddened that there are seemingly no kids around here that want the same chance.   </p>
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		<title>Doors and windows</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently visited a house that a friend of mine was fixing up. He bought the house cheap and plans to redo it and sell it for a profit. The place was a wreck as he had torn out the bathrooms and kitchen areas. He plans to replace all the plumbing and countertops. His main [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I recently visited a house that a friend of mine was fixing up. He bought the house cheap and plans to redo it and sell it for a profit. The place was a wreck as he had torn out the bathrooms and kitchen areas. He plans to replace all the plumbing and countertops. His main problem though was the doors and windows.</p>
<p>John knows how to fix many things but doors and windows are not his specialty. I was glad to offer my services as I worked for a door and window company while in college. I now have a nice side job to work on in my spare time. I just hope I can remember how it all works.</p>
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		<title>The cost of gas</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2012/02/the-cost-of-gas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing that is always on every Americans mind is the price of gas. It seems that the price is always going up and there is no way of stopping it. The problem is that the average American cannot live on a daily basis without it and we are forced to buy gas at whatever [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing that is always on every Americans mind is the price of gas. It seems that the price is always going up and there is no way of stopping it. The problem is that the average American cannot live on a daily basis without it and we are forced to buy gas at whatever the price is.</p>
<p>I believe that there are many factors involved when it comes to gas prices. I also believe that the government can do more to keep them lower. If the government would make conditions good for the gas companies, then they would feel better about lowering the price. I hope things are better in the future.</p>
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		<title>Owning our first home</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2012/01/owning-our-first-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:37:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Joyce Mccall My husband and I just moved into our first real house. When we first got married, we were renting an apartment and then we were renting a house. Now we own a house or at least have a mortgage on one. We have been trying to cut back on various things to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Joyce Mccall</p>
<p>My husband and I just moved into our first real house. When we first got married, we were renting an apartment and then we were renting a house. Now we own a house or at least have a mortgage on one. We have been trying to cut back on various things to pay for this house and that has led to a lot of discussions. Well, let’s be honest discussions is just a nice way of saying arguments. My husband really wants me to cut back on my shopping, which is fine. I completely understand we need to compromise, however it seems like all the cut backs are with my things. I suggested cutting back on our <a href="http://www.expertsatellite.com/direct-tv/direct-tv-satellite-dish-new-york.html">ExpertSatellite</a> costs and he went crazy. I was just suggesting it and trying to make things fair, but he took offense to it. I don’t understand what the big deal is. We have hundreds of channels we don’t even watch, so I don’t understand why we need to pay for them. To me it seems like an easy decision. I guess it will continue to be in the “discussion” category. I just hope we figure it all out soon.</p>
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		<title>Freezing money</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:41:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I think that it’s about time that congress gets smart. It seems that they are doing so by the announcement that they plan to freeze some of the money that is going to the country of Pakistan. Pakistan has repeatedly broken the rules set by the U.S. and has helped our enemies plan their attacks [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think that it’s about time that congress gets smart. It seems that they are doing so by the announcement that they plan to freeze some of the money that is going to the country of Pakistan. Pakistan has repeatedly broken the rules set by the U.S. and has helped our enemies plan their attacks on innocent U.S. citizens. </p>
<p>I don’t believe that we should help this country in any way. Cutting off their funding may make them think twice about who is with them and who is not. I hope it works. </p>
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		<title>Black Friday for stocks</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2011/11/black-friday-for-stocks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The stock market did not enjoy the holiday as well as the rest of America did. It seems that concerns over the European debt crises have left it sinking lower and lower. Many experts in the field blame a lack of capital as the main reason for the decline. It is getting really hard to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The stock market did not enjoy the holiday as well as the rest of America did. It seems that concerns over the European debt crises have left it sinking lower and lower. Many experts in the field blame a lack of capital as the main reason for the decline. It is getting really hard to borrow money these days.</p>
<p>The good news is that some areas did well. The entertainment industry made some gains as trading was a bit slow. Anyway, I hope things look better on Monday.</p>
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		<title>Big oil strike</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2011/11/big-oil-strike/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Spanish company Repsol announced today that they have found oil underneath the barren plains of Patagonia in Argentina. The find could represent as much as 930 million barrels of oil. There is also reported to be a nice cache of natural gas. This news caused the companies stock to jump sharply. There are still [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Spanish company Repsol announced today that they have found oil underneath the barren plains of Patagonia in Argentina. The find could represent as much as 930 million barrels of oil.  There is also reported to be a nice cache of natural gas. This news caused the companies stock to jump sharply. </p>
<p>There are still some concerns though. The oil found is mostly shale oil that is harder to extract from the ground. There are also some environmental questions to be answered. Anyway, the news sounds good so far.</p>
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		<title>Jobs are scarce</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2011/11/jobs-are-scarce/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:17:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While America is in a bad way as far as jobs are concerned, there are some opportunities for those with the right skills. The fastest growing area in the job market is in nursing and many people are hiring. I would suggest taking a few courses in the area if I had it all over [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While America is in a bad way as far as jobs are concerned, there are some opportunities for those with the right skills. The fastest growing area in the job market is in nursing and many people are hiring. I would suggest taking a few courses in the area if I had it all over to do again.</p>
<p>Computer people are also high on the list of employer’s wish list. If you are knowledgeable in that area, you should be able to find a job without a lot of hassle. I wish you all good luck with your futures and hope you will do well.  </p>
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		<title>Investing in gold</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2011/07/investing-in-gold/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 02:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes in life you just get lucky. This happened to me the other day when I was doing a job at one of my client’s house. I had finished cleaning up and was about to leave when I spotted something in the driveway. It turned out to be a gold ring that someone had lost. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes in life you just get lucky. This happened to me the other day when I was doing a job at one of my client’s house. I had finished cleaning up and was about to leave when I spotted something in the driveway. It turned out to be a gold ring that someone had lost. I attempted to find the owner but had no luck. I put the ring in my pocket and went on home. </p>
<p>Later, I decided to stop at a local pawnshop. It turned out the ring was worth $66 dollars for its weight in gold. I sold the ring and took the money. This got me to thinking about gold bullion and I decided to check it out. I went online and did some investigating on the subject of bullion. It seems that this is a very good investment opportunity. </p>
<p>It turns out that people who buy bullion are getting a great return on their investment. Those who buy gold bullion are making money as the price of gold seems to be going up and up as the world is in turmoil. These days, people want to know that their money is safe and gold is an excellent way to do this. I recommend that everyone look into this form of investment. </p>
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		<title>The future</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:39:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems that every time I turn on the news its bad. Everyone is going on about the economy and how bad it is. That has got me to thinking about my economic future and what will happen to me when I’m old. I started looking into the situation as I am a little worried. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It seems that every time I turn on the news its bad. Everyone is going on about the economy and how bad it is. That has got me to thinking about my economic future and what will happen to me when I’m old. I started looking into the situation as I am a little worried. I was surprised with what I found out.</p>
<p>It turns out that the internet has a lot of good information on it. I found that by managing my own finances, I could save a lot of money. Why should I pay someone when I can do it myself? I was looking at a Do It Yourself portfolio management site that gave me a lot of options that I didn’t know I had. I found that I could get Portfolio rebalancing software to help me through the tough situations that were bound to come up. </p>
<p>There is always an option to get an Online Portfolio Manager to give yourself the extra confidence to deal with your economic future. There is no reason to be left behind. I feel so much better now that I am in control of my future and think that everyone should at least check out the situation. I’ll bet you’ll be as glad you did as I am. </p>
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