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  <description>Today's real estate professional knows that their time is at a premium. In a world of virtual assistants, answering services and automated responses few will tell you they have the time or inclination to learn and participate on the web. REW Blogs have changed all that.</description>
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    <title>Ant Nest</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Ant Nest I Came Across ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-06-12 21:04:08</pubDate>
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    <title>Dead Man's Cave? The Douglas Slope mine</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Everyone in Nanaimo has some sense of the area's coal mining history. The stories and artifacts are so dark and interesting.
But an even richer experience is available when you seek out the old mine entrances and shafts. You can look at the spot and... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-05-31 13:22:01</pubDate>
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    <title>Nanaimo Costco.</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ I am officially an unhappy customer. Now as a single person I do not feel the need to frequent Costco, since I do not have a large family to feed (the main purpose of Costco, IMHO). I go there MAYBE once a month. So for me to spend $50 on a membershi... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-03-04 15:52:59</pubDate>
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    <title>Playstation 2 Games for Sale</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Note that you may only see a few games below - that would mean you need to click on &quot;Full Post&quot; at the bottom of this page.
I have a bunch of Playstation 2 games for sale. See the list below and use this site's contact form to let me know ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-01-25 10:29:57</pubDate>
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    <title>Snow On Vancouver Island Video</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Snow Video!
I got a little creative on this lovely snow day in Nanaimo, I hope you all enjoy the background music ;)
&nbsp;
Where's spring? Ball season is quickly approaching! ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-03-09 16:03:37</pubDate>
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    <title>Nanaimo's Future.</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The future is looking good in Nanaimo. With a new mayor and a few new council members, Nanaimo can have a somewhat fresh start in a world where there is a bit of instability. Future plans to build a cruise ship dock downtown Nanaimo could prove succe... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-11-21 11:26:39</pubDate>
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    <title>Nanaimo's Archaeological Treasures: To Showcase or Hide?</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ On the Harewood Plains Petroglyphs
These carvings  used to be  kind of   secret &ndash; relatively unknown petroglyphs out in the Harewood Plains section of Extension Ridge.
Until recently, when people asked about rock art in Nanaimo, they were usu... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-10-05 22:18:11</pubDate>
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    <title>40th General Election!</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ &nbsp;

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So on Oct. 14th we are all heading to the polls. When I say ALL, I mean we all SHOULD. It allows us to have involvement in... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-09-30 21:47:50</pubDate>
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    <title>National DO-NOT-CALL LIST (DNCL) Active September 30th</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The National DNCL contains the names and numbers of consumers who do not want to receive unsolicited calls from telemarketers. Solicitation is the act of selling or promoting a product or service, or soliciting money by way of telephone, cell phone, ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-09-26 12:48:45</pubDate>
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    <title>Who's Buying in Nanaimo?</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The third annual real estate buyer profile report (for 2007) from the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board shows that B.C. residents remain the single largest group of buyers of Nanaimo real estate. Although, the Island-wide trend of retirees moving he... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-09-03 13:44:46</pubDate>
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    <title>Nanaimo Movie Theaters</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Upon going to a 7:30 show the other night at the Galaxy Cinemas I was once again shocked at people bringing small children and infants into late, in appropriate movies. Pineapple Express is not for children - The movie is saturated in swearing, drug ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-08-20 16:11:46</pubDate>
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    <title>Petroglyph Park</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ I decided to take my mini pooches for a nice leisurely hike today and decided to check out somewhere I've never been before, Petroglyph Park... to read my review on it check out
www.vancouverislandreviews.com
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Thanks for your support!
&nbsp... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-08-11 01:17:50</pubDate>
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    <title>Vancouver Island Reviews!</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Born and raised in Nanaimo B.C. I've just enrolled in the iPro program at VIU and would like an opportunity to let fellow Nanaimoites know about my current project that is just on the go.
http://www.vancouverislandreviews.com/
It's just in the begi... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-08-09 07:40:33</pubDate>
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    <title>Mortgage Make-over</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The federal government has announced that 40-year mortgages and 100% financing options will be no longer as of October 15, 2008. This responsible and measured decision aims to ensure Canada&rsquo;s housing market remains strong and will guard against... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-07-17 12:43:20</pubDate>
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    <title>The New Anit-Money Laudering Regulations</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Changes in Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing compliance requirements go into effect June 23rd, 2008. The changes will require brokers and sales representatives to collect more information than ever before. Support materials available below for... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-12 12:33:18</pubDate>
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    <title>More Homes for SaleWelcome News for Homebuyers</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Vancouver, BC &ndash; May 14, 2008. British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports residential sales dollar volume on the Multiple Listing Service&reg; (MLS&reg;) in BC dipped 1.4 per cent to $4.1 billion in April, compared to April 2007. R... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-14 13:52:18</pubDate>
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    <title>RE/MAX Awards $12,000 in Bursaries to High School Graduates</title>
    <guid>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/michael-peterson/4362/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Kelowna, BC (May 5, 2008) &ndash; Twenty four students from Western Canada were recently notified that they will be individually presented with a RE/MAX 2008 &lsquo;Quest for Excellence&rsquo; bursary, valued at $500, during their school commencement... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-07 13:43:25</pubDate>
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    <title>Rising housing values and lack of inventory challenge first-time buyers</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ &ldquo;Homeownership continues to be primary objective&rdquo;, says RE/MAX
While higher housing values and tight inventory levels have hampered home-buying activity so far this year, longer amortization periods and alternative housing types have off... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-29 17:50:30</pubDate>
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    <title>March Bank Rate Cut: How it Affects Us?</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The Bank of Canada cut the lending rate to 3.75% on March 4th and signaled further cuts in the near future. March&rsquo;s cut put the advertised five-year conventional mortgage rate at 7.29% and competition among mortgage lenders continues to remain ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-16 13:40:06</pubDate>
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    <title>April 2008 Update: Nanaimo BC</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Now that the Easter holiday's and Spring break have come and gone,&nbsp;Spring is officially here! In&nbsp;Nanaimo, the Multiple Listing Service&reg; (MLS&reg;) sales summary data released by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) for March 2... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-14 13:06:14</pubDate>
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    <title>Client Appreciation a Success!</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ &nbsp;Michael hosted his 2008 Client Appreciation Evening on Friday, March 28th at Gallery 223 downtown Nanaimo where wine, art and jazz were enjoyed by all. The Gallery was a wonderful host with plenty of old and new artist&rsquo;s work on display. ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-08 12:09:33</pubDate>
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    <title>RRROLL UP THE RIM !!! (Then throw it out. Repeat. Thanks.)</title>
    <guid>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/gerry-thomasen/4357/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ I saw four people sitting at a table in  Tim Hortons, drinking coffee. They had the ceramic mugs  you get when you don't order &quot;to go&quot;. They also had four disposable paper cups, which were clean, but had been shredded  for some reason.
Ah ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-08 00:03:56</pubDate>
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    <title>Exploring the Nanaimo River Estuary</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The Nanaimo River Estuary is just south of downtown. The clean, rushing water scatters all kinds of sediments into the ocean to form a wide delta loved by gulls, eagles, oysters and log booms.
Three of us took to a canoe and a kayak, and explored th... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-21 19:59:30</pubDate>
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    <title>Exploring Snake Island, Nanaimo BC</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Four of us went to Snake Island in a couple of canoes. It's a long way: 6 km from Downtown Nanaimo. The waters were calm that day, which was very good because Snake Island is out in the bigger waters of the Georgia Straight, and canoes aren't good ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-18 02:54:26</pubDate>
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    <title>Urban Parkland: Protecting Intangible Commodities</title>
    <guid>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/gerry-thomasen/4353/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Everyone knows that parks are important for a happy city, with many thriving cities distinguished according to the proportions of their greenspace.&nbsp; Urban parks are therefore well protected, rarely compromised by any public or private developmen... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-16 21:45:25</pubDate>
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    <title>Licensing of BC Home Inspectors</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ New regulations and licensing systems are going to be introduced by the BC government this fall to regulate the home inspection industry. This will ensure home inspectors have up-to-date training on buildings codes, electrical, natural gas, and fire ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-14 13:03:19</pubDate>
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    <title>Like New Modular Home  $210,000</title>
    <guid>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/michael-peterson/426/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
A beautiful 14 year old mobile home in one of the nicest and well cared for parks in Nanaimo. A quiet area that is just steps away from Westwood Lake Park with direct access to walking trails and wildlife. This 1581 sqft home with security system f... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-12 13:27:25</pubDate>
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    <title>Spilt level with suite!  $319,900</title>
    <guid>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/michael-peterson/425/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Split level home with a 2 bedroom suite! Upper floor has 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite and plenty of storage. The main floor living room has vaulted ceilings, a wood burning fireplace, and a large kitchen. There is also a large lower room that is... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-07 13:14:48</pubDate>
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    <title>Character Home $239,900</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
A little gem just waiting to shine once again, this character home in central Nanaimo has a total of 1310 sqft and a detached bachelor suite out back off the lane. 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on the main floor of the house and a bonus room in the attic w... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-07 13:13:30</pubDate>
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    <title>Home with 3 bedroom suite!   $275,000</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Split entry home with 3 bedrooms up and 3 bedrooms down. Home does need some TLC but is strong with impeccable structure.&nbsp; Nice size, level, front and back yards with a single carport out front with room for extra parking. House is so close to... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-07 13:11:52</pubDate>
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    <title>Great Investment Opportunity $42,500</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
RENOVATED and UPGRADED mobile home in Southgate MHP, close to all amenities and highway access.&nbsp;This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offers 672 sqft of living space along with new pine ceilings, new 30year roof, new electrical, plumbing, hot water tank... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-28 13:30:22</pubDate>
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    <title>Remax Condominium Report</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Condominiums achieve unprecedented favour
among Canadian homebuyers
&nbsp;
Double-digit sales gains reported in most major markets in 2007
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&nbsp;
After more than three decades of slow but steady growth, the condominium concept has finall... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-15 16:35:18</pubDate>
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    <title>A Sweet Deal @ $88,000 each</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Willy Wonka look out!&nbsp;Great turnkey operations just in time for the Christmas season. The Hammond Bay Fudge Company is the number one stop for luxury chocolates, sugar free chocolate and fudge! It operates at&nbsp;two great locations with lots... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-01 13:46:37</pubDate>
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    <title>One year old family home!  $439,900</title>
    <guid>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/michael-peterson/419/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Almost brand new, custom built home in a family friendly sub-division in Chase River.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s completely finished on both levels offering lots of living space for you to enjoy.&nbsp;Enter through the solid wood door and you are greeted with... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-22 16:09:59</pubDate>
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    <title>The Remax Housing Market Outlook 2008</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Slow and steady growth forecast for residential real estate
&nbsp;in major Canadian markets in 2008, says RE/MAX&nbsp;
Canadian home sales to top 500,000 in 2007
&nbsp;
After posting extraordinary gains in 2007, housing market performance will mo... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-22 13:37:56</pubDate>
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    <title>Ideal Retirement Home $39,900</title>
    <guid>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/michael-peterson/417/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/michael-peterson/417/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Ideal retirement home offers 816 sqft of living space with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Some of the features of this home include newer carpet and linoleum, large enclosed porch, workshop, and nice size lot with its very own apple tree.&nbsp; This pa... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-09 13:18:28</pubDate>
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    <title>Nanaimo Market Going Strong!</title>
    <guid>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/michael-peterson/416/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Consumers and real estate professionals alike are happy to see that Nanaimo&rsquo;s housing market is continually climbing and holding strong. Vancouver Islands Real Estate Board number&rsquo;s show:

    Average sale price of a single family home ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-05 16:14:35</pubDate>
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    <title>Get Ready For Winter!</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Here are some ideas and tips to get your home winterized and ensure its air is clean and the home is energy efficient during those chilly winter months.
&nbsp;

    Duct Cleaning &ndash; removes 5 to 6 pounds of dirt from a home&rsquo;s heating an... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-04 13:26:17</pubDate>
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    <title>A Good Foundation Makes a Good Home</title>
    <guid>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/michael-peterson/414/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/michael-peterson/414/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ A house foundation must be designed and constructed to carry the house load as well as protect against external forces. Besides supporting the weight of the house it acts as a retaining wall to hold back those forces of soil and water. The foundation... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-28 11:32:08</pubDate>
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    <title>Build Green to Save More Energy</title>
    <guid>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/michael-peterson/413/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/michael-peterson/413/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Built Green BC is a program offered to builders by the BC division of the Canadian Home Builders Association which has been in existence for nearly 2 years. In order to build a &lsquo;built green home&rsquo;, you have to be a registered and trained c... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-26 15:55:04</pubDate>
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    <title>Swimming to Protection Island</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ I've become accustomed to canoeing home from work in the evenings, to my place on Protection Island. I love it.
But I was annoyed at work today, because my canoe was back on the island without me (long story), so I was going to be riding the boring ... ]]> </description>
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    <title>Why I started Nanaimo Webmasters</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ My name is Morgan Carey, and I am the owner of Nanaimo Webmasters. 

I have been in the web development industry since the turn of the century, providing search engine consulting services, web design and programming to companies around the globe.
... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-05-18 12:11:59</pubDate>
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    <title>Important Tips to Remember as a Seller.</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Keep in mind that BUYERS want to obtain the LOWEST PRICE and BEST TERMS for themselves. 
We recommend that you DO NOT DISCUSS the following types of information with any BUYERS or real estate agents, regardless of whom they represent, other than you... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-04-26 14:33:09</pubDate>
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    <title>February Proves to be a great month</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Vancouver Island Real Estate board is showing a 14% increase in price from February 2006, this year (2007) an average price for&nbsp;Vancouver Island&nbsp;homes was $297,189, up from $260,112 in 2006.&nbsp; With Nanaimo averaging $305, 599.&nbsp; Wit... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-03-08 11:52:53</pubDate>
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    <title>Nanaimo Undermined</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ When you walk in Nanaimo, you should be imagining that the ground beneath you might be honeycombed with passages. 

There used to be thick layers of high-grade coal underneath Nanaimo, some of it buried more than a hundred meters below sea level. I... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-02-19 00:13:26</pubDate>
    <category>Nanaimo Interest</category>
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    <title>Brand New Home</title>
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    <link>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/michael-peterson/406/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Great family home in a new subdivision on a quiet cul-de-sac close to all levels of schools, including the University. This new home features 3 bedrooms plus a den, 2 bathrooms as well as a powder room. Upstairs you will find a large bonus room, whil... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-02-16 12:43:33</pubDate>
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    <title>First Time Home Buyer Seminar</title>
    <guid>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/michael-peterson/405/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/michael-peterson/405/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Join us for an evening seminar to show you how to enter the market by purchasing your first home.&nbsp; We have gathered a group of professionals that will take the worry out of purchasing your first home.&nbsp; This seminar will give you a sure fire... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-02-07 10:26:55</pubDate>
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    <title>Smoking Arbutus</title>
    <guid>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/gerry-thomasen/403/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/gerry-thomasen/403/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ I like to peel the bark off of arbutus trees. No, not in a mean kinda way - it's my favourite species of tree. I only peel the parts that are rolled up, because they're ready-rolled for smoking!
I betcha you didn't know you can smoke the bark? (No, ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-01-21 15:02:21</pubDate>
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    <title>Nanaimo Blogs released - Nanaimo residents have a voice on the web</title>
    <guid>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/morgan-carey/402/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/morgan-carey/402/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Now residents and members can have their own Blog on Nanaimo Information. These blogs are a place for our great members and contributors to have their own web presence here at Nanaimo Information. 
Business can use their blogs to keep our visitors u... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-01-20 18:22:13</pubDate>
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