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          <title>Larger jobs require more help from professionals</title>
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              <description><![CDATA[Professionals who are currently licensed or registered by the State of Louisiana as building, plumbing or mold remediation contractors can join the Rebuilding Registry. Property owners will search for contractors based on the types of work they offer. If you offer a service that would be useful to people building, remodeling or restoring their homes, list your services in the Registry. Contact information you provide will appear as a “business card” that you send to property owners. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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              <title>Sign Up to use the Registry</title>
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              <description><![CDATA[The Rebuilding Registry allows contractors to offer rebuilding services in parishes they serve. It allows property owners to search for those services, to "tell" contractors about their rebuilding projects, and to rate contractors who have worked for them. All users of the registry - contractors and property owners - must create a user account. The registry is a free service of the state. Signing up is easy. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:36:56 GMT</pubDate>
              <description><![CDATA[The Registry allows property owners to rate contractors who have worked for them, and let others know whether the recommend that contractor. Property owners find contractors by search for the contractor's company name or by searching the registry for services the contractor provides. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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              <title>Elongate Twig Ant</title>
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              <description><![CDATA[Identification, biology and treatment of the elongate twig ant. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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              <title>Pre-purchase Termite Inspection</title>
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              <title>The Sustainable Louisiana House</title>
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              <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2005 17:24:10 GMT</pubDate>
              <description><![CDATA[Use this checklist to explore and select components of a "high performance" home in the southern region -- one that provides the benefits of durability, energy efficiency, healthy indoor air, comfort, convenience and more. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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              <title>Become a LaHouse Volunteer</title>
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              <title>LaHouse Facility Rental Fees</title>
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              <pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:41:07 GMT</pubDate>
              <description><![CDATA[The LaHouse Teaching Center and House are available for your next meeting. Facilities are FREE for LSU AgCenter educational and professional activities. LSU, government and commercial rates are comparable to similar campus venues. LaHouse is located outside of the LSU campus zoned parking plan, allowing for hassle-free parking for visitors. Handicapped-accessible and on-site bus parking are available. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2005 20:03:20 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Mold Removal Guildelines for Your Home</title>
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              <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:01:28 GMT</pubDate>
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                  <title>Managing Imported Fire Ants in Urban Areas</title>
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                  <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 16:09:29 GMT</pubDate>
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                  <title>Facility Rental Rates</title>
                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/Facility+Rental+Rates.htm</link>
                  <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:22:34 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[Lahouse has a 720 sqft. Teaching Center that is available for educational and professional meetings and activities. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <dc:creator>MPierce@agcenter.lsu.edu (Margaret Pierce)</dc:creator>
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                  <title>Air Sealing your Home for Better Energy-efficiency, Comfort and Durability</title>
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                  <description><![CDATA[LSU AgCenter Extension Associate and former contractor, Bill Robinson presents "Air Sealing your Home for Better Energy-efficiency, Comfort and Durability."  Join us in November for "The LaHouse Lunch Box" a FREE hour-long info packed class for homeowners. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <title>The Best Time to Buy Flood Insurance Is Now</title>
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                  <description><![CDATA[The best time to buy flood insurance is now. Coverage usually doesn't begin until 30 days after the purchase date. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                  <title>Filing Insurance Claims after a Storm</title>
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                  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:44:45 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[Thie following steps should be taken to file an insurance claim for disaster damage to your home. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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                  <title>Remoción de escombros en terrenos</title>
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                  <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:08:28 GMT</pubDate>
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                  <title>Evaluacion del Dano y Restauraction de los Arboles Despues de un Huracan</title>
                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/En+Espanol/Evaluacion+del+Dano+y+Restauraction+de+los+Arboles+Despues+de+un+Huracan.htm</link>
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                  <description><![CDATA[Despues de un huracan, las comunidades tienen la oportunidad de planear y reconstruir el bosque urbano de tal manera que las futuras tormentas sean menos devastadoras. (Fuente: University of Florida Extension) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                  <title>¿Pueden salvarse estos árboles?</title>
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                  <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:57:22 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[Una tormenta o cualquier otro desastre puede dejar árboles destruidos. Pueden quebrarse o dañarse las ramas principales, cortarse o ajarse el follaje o arrancarse o perforarse la corteza. Sin embargo, lo que a primera vista pueden parecer lesiones mortales no necesariamente resulta letal paraun árbol. Los árboles tienen una capacidad increíble para recuperarse de los daños ocasionados por tormentas. (Fuente: Texas Cooperative Extension Service) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <title>Hurricane-Resistant Home Improvement Seminars</title>
                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/HurricaneResistant+Home+Improvment+Seminars.htm</link>
                  <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:26:38 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter offers hurricane-resistant home improvement seminars for people who wish to build or restore their homes to make them more resistant to storm and flood damage. This video gives a brief description of material covered in the full 2-hour package. Long and short seminars and trainings can be scheduled on these topics to meet the needs of your group. For more information, e-mail rebuilding@agcenter.lsu.edu . - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                  <title>September Mini Seminars at Rebuilding Information Station</title>
                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Events/rebuilding_information_station/September+Mini+Seminars+at+Rebuilding+Information+Station.htm</link>
                  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:20:13 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[Homeowners will get information on how to rebuild their homes to better stand up to hurricanes at a series of mini-seminars scheduled for the Rebuilding Information Station in September. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
                  <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/innovations+education/events/rebuilding_information_station/"><![CDATA[Past Events]]></category>
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                  <title>Sustainably Integrated Design: URBANbuild 3 House</title>
                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Scams+Success+Stories/Success+Stories/Sustainably+Integrated+Design+URBANbuild+3+House.htm</link>
                  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:44:27 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[This house, completed in May 2008, is one in a series of prototypes designed and built by Tulane University's URBANbuild. This house meets the new 3-feet advisory base flood elevation, and is built for 140 mph winds, which exceeds the wind-resistance requirements of the state uniform construction codes for this area. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
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                  <title>LSU AgCenter's LaHouse Holding 'Hurricane Resistance Days'</title>
                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Events/rebuilding_information_station/LSU+AgCenters+LaHouse+Holding+Hurricane+Resistance+Days.htm</link>
                  <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:03:41 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter will hold Hurricane Resistance Days at its LaHouse model home site June 14-17. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                  <title>Cameron Parish Residents and LSU AgCenter Agents Share Construction Knowledge</title>
                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Events/rebuilding_information_station/LSU+AgCenter+Hosts+Cameron+Parish+Tour+of+HurricaneResistant+Homes+Sept+23.htm</link>
                  <pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:45:08 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[Construction techniques used by Cameron Parish residents rebuilding their homes will be featured during a tour of homes on September 23, 2007, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <title>Returning to Sere Street in New Orleans</title>
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                  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:57:03 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[This article covers the history to date of one homeowners' experience through Hurricane Katrina and the decision to rebuild - and rebuild 'green' - her home in Gentilly.  This series will follow the reconstruction of her home to completion, detailing both challenges and successes experienced through the process. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <title>Reinforced House Withstands Storms</title>
                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/structural_damage/Hurricane.htm</link>
                  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2005 19:48:51 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[(TV News For 11/21/05) Added safety measures can make a difference on a home when a storm threatens. The proof stands on a corner lot in a development in Plaquemines Parish. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <title>Added Strength Equals Added Insulation For Home</title>
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                  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2005 20:45:13 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[Neighbors nicknamed Warren Lawrence’s home in Plaquemines Parish Fort St. Lawrence. Lawrence added special features to his home such as walls constructed of insulated concrete form. His home is outside of levee protection and vulnerable to storms. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <title>Sportsman's Paradise</title>
                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Culture+Community/Geography+History+Culture/Regions/Sportsmans+Paradise.htm</link>
                  <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:35:46 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[Sportsman’s Paradise, in the northern part of the state, is a region well-known for its natural resources. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <title>Plantation Country</title>
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                  <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:34:14 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[Plantation Country is in the southeast region of Louisiana, located between Cajun Country and the Greater New Orleans area. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <title>Greater New Orleans</title>
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                  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:27:39 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[Through the 19th and 20th centuries, New Orleans remained not only one of the most populous cities in the United States, but also one of its most important ports with its location at the mouth of the Mississippi River. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <title>Crossroads</title>
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                  <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:36:52 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[Crossroads is the region of central Louisiana that is north of the coastal regions and the area around Baton Rouge, but south of the northernmost portion of the state. This region has a long history of cultural exchange. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <title>Cajun Country</title>
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                  <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:26:24 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[The region of Louisiana known as Cajun Country consists of two areas generally known as the Cajun Coast and the Cajun Prairie. The Cajun Coast is the Creole and Cajun-influenced area that lies along the Southwest coastal stretch of the Gulf of Mexico. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                  <title>The Green Project - Recycling Building Materials, Art Supplies and More</title>
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                  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:31:05 GMT</pubDate>
                  <description><![CDATA[The Green Project is a nonprofit organization located in New Orleans that salvages, collects, and recycles building materials.  Materials in usuable condition are then re-sold to the public at a fraction of retail costs.  The Green Project also provides a recycling center for the public and takes cardboard, paper, aluminum cans, and household electronic waste. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Post-Katrina Activity Report: Rebuilding in New Orleans</title>
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                      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:18:26 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[This interactive map from The Times-Picayune shows rebuilding progress in New Orleans neighborhoods. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                          <title>Erath SmartCode</title>
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                          <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:39:02 GMT</pubDate>
                          <description><![CDATA[The SmartCode is a planning tool that promotes a sustainable urban pattern while protecting the ecologically and culturally valuable Louisiana landscape.  Created with the input of Erath citizens, it is a set of  standards that determines where development will occur and how it will be implemented.  SOURCE: Louisiana Speaks  louisianaspeaks.org - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                          <title>Decay and Termite Damage</title>
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                          <pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:28:14 GMT</pubDate>
                          <description><![CDATA[Many homeowners who own a property built of wood have had problems with wood-destroying organisms. In United States, termites, and decay fungus cause more than $2 billion in damage to buildings every single year. In order to protect their home from these organisms, homeowners need to know what to look for, how to treat problems that arise, and how to keep their homes free of decay and termites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                          <title>Design for Flood Damage Reduction</title>
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                          <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:21:42 GMT</pubDate>
                          <description><![CDATA[Homeowners can design their homes to be built so as to minimize damages caused by flooding. Learning as much information as possible before starting the building process is important. This article gives information on Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the National Flood Insurance Program, base flood elevations, and more. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                          <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                          <title>Flood Protection - Additional Features</title>
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                          <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:22:15 GMT</pubDate>
                          <description><![CDATA[In addition to designing for flood damage reduction, here are several techniques you can use in building the home to reduce the potential for flood damage. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                          <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                          <title>What to do When Your Air Conditioner Goes Out</title>
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                          <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:00:29 GMT</pubDate>
                          <description><![CDATA[Replacing an air conditioning unit can be a daunting experience for some people. But, for those who know what to do, this task can be a chance to upgrade the existing unit and install more modern equipment that will prove worthwhile in both comfort and cost. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                          <dc:creator>AOlagues@agcenter.lsu.edu (Andre Olagues)</dc:creator>
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                          <title>Landscaping for Energy Savings</title>
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                          <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:09:51 GMT</pubDate>
                          <description><![CDATA[A great deal of solar heat gain on the west, east, southwest and southeast sides of a house can occur from the rising and setting sun. Cooling demand can be greatly reduced by providing shade structures, trees and shrubs on these sides of a house. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                          <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                          <title>Federal and Louisiana Energy Tax Credits for 2009</title>
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                          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
                          <description><![CDATA[Uncle Sam and the State have encouraged taxpayers to invest in home improvements that use renewable sources of energy and make the home more energy efficient. The Federal legislation extend the 2006-2008 credits and amended the Federal Energy Act. These one-time tax credits still apply only to improvements to the taxpayer’s primary residence (not rental property). (Editor's Note: Stuart Broussard contributed to this report.) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                          <dc:creator>AOlagues@agcenter.lsu.edu (Andre Olagues)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>ENERGY STAR Homes and Energy-Efficient Mortgages</title>
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                              <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:40:40 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[You can save money and be environmentally-friendly at the same time by making your home an ENERGY STAR Home. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Air Basics</title>
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                              <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 19:06:47 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Air tries to equalize between higher and lower air pressure areas. If there is a pathway (a gap) and a pressure difference, air will move through that pathway - whether you want it to or not. Indoor air typically contains more types and higher concentrations of pollutants than outdoor air, even in industrialized areas. Read more about air basics. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Summary of Design and Comfort Basics</title>
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                              <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:57:53 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[This page summarizes the finding in geographic basics, air basics, heat basics and moiture basics, referring to your overall comfort and ability to take control of your investment - making your home all that it can be. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Low-Maintentance Materials and Products</title>
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                              <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 03:26:52 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Low maintenance surfaces and products can enhance and add value to your home. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Environmentally Friendly Building Materials</title>
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                              <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:20:59 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Green, or environmentally-friendly, building materials are available for you to use to build your house. Read this article to learn how technology has improved the performance and lowered the cost of framing, insulation, siding and roofing, as well as other environmentally-friendly building materials. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>SPicou@agcenter.lsu.edu (Stephen Picou)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Renewable Energy and Zero Energy Homes</title>
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                              <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:34:54 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Use of renewable fuels, fuel cells, and photovoltaics can help homeowners achieve energy efficiency. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>AOlagues@agcenter.lsu.edu (Andre Olagues)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Termite Resistance Checklist</title>
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                              <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 16:46:14 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Here is a checklist you can use to take steps to make your home termite-resistant. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Hurricane Resistance Days at LaHouse</title>
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                              <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:05:33 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Come to Hurricane Resistance Days at LaHouse from June 14-17, 2007. Tour LaHouse and hear short presentations on topics ranging from flood maps, flood insurance and storm-surge modeling, to choosing and working with a contractor, to making your home more flood, wind and water resistant. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Hurricane Resistances Days - Daily Schedules</title>
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                              <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:13:04 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[During Hurricane Resistance Days at LaHouse, there will be tours and presentations. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Building Safer and Stronger is Building Smarter</title>
                              <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Building+Safer+and+Stronger+is+Building+Smarter.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A video promotion of the Build Safer, Stronger, Smarter concepts for Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Build Safer, Stronger, Smarter: Add Strength and Water Resistance When Repairing Your Roof</title>
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                              <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:30:50 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Whether you are just replacing a few shingles or have damage that requires you to strip your roof down to the rafters, you can take steps at every stage of work to minimize future storm damage. In addition, for new construction and substantial remodeling or repair, you’ll have to meet residential building codes designed to reduce potential roof damage from storms. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Salinity and Turfgrass after a Hurricane</title>
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                              <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:29:33 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[The surge of salt water brought inland by a hurricane can cause a lot of damage to turfgrasses on lawns, golf courses, sod farms, parks, playgrounds, sports fields and leisure-recreation sites. Here are suggestions to help turf managers overcome saltwater damage to turf. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Above the Flood - Slab Elevation Video</title>
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                              <pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2006 00:18:01 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Houses built on slabs can be raised above flood level with a technique brought to Louisiana in the mid-1990s and proven on five homes in the Amite River Basin. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Elevation Provides the Best Protection</title>
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                              <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:25:56 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Elevation provides the best protection for flood damage, short of relocating the house to an area that is less prone to flooding. Raising a structure does not remove it from the special flood hazard area (SFHA); therefore, it does not exempt the owner or the mortgage company from flood insurance mandates. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                <title>Elevated Pier Home - Denham Springs</title>
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                              <title>Using Sandbags for Flood Protection</title>
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                              <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:57:33 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Sandbags can be used to fill gaps in a permanent protection system, to raise an existing levee or to build a complete emergency levee. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Using Levees for Flood Protection</title>
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                              <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2005 21:45:14 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A levee is a barrier that holds water away from the building. It can protect your home from flooding as well as from the force of water, scour at the foundation and impacts of floating debris. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Special Issues with Older Homes</title>
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                              <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:11:08 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Preserving and maintaining the great benefits of having an older home will take time, commitment, and money. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/design/remodeling+renovation/special+issues+older+homes/"><![CDATA[Special Issues with Older Homes]]></category>
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                              <title>Repairing Your Historic Home Without Losing Your Historic Designation</title>
                              <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Remodeling+Renovation/Special+Issues+Older+Homes/Repairing+Your+Historic+Home+Without+Losing+Your+Historic+Designation.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:45:44 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Many homes lost their historic designations in the efforts to clean up and rebuild after the devasting damages caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. This article gives an overview historic preservation regulations, who the regulating agencies might be, what you need to preserve or restore, and where you can obtain information and guidance in the preservation, restoration, and repair of your home. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Changing Space</title>
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                              <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:09:49 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Restoration of a home may afford a good opportunity to change the way you use existing space in the home. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Access Remedies for Your Home</title>
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                              <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:09:42 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A majority of home-buying and building decisions are made people are in the prime of life and health. Often, primary considerations are safety for children, budget, color, floor plan, neighborhood and school districts. In a society where people live longer and where many medical conditions are treatable, planning for future lifestyles and physical limitations can be very important. This article gives some suggestions on how to design for future accessibility. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>LGuidry@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lucile Guidry)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Louisiana Vernacular House Styles</title>
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                              <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:13:06 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[An image gallery of Louisiana Vernacular House Styles - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Manufactured Homes - Mobile Homes, or Trailers</title>
                              <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Getting+Started/Build+Rebuild+Restore/Building+New+Home/site+built+factory+built/Factory+Built+Homes/Manufactured+Homes++Mobile+Homes+or+Trailers.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:29:07 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Manufactured Homes are the buildings we have, in the past, referred to as mobile homes or trailers.  While other factory-built homes are built to the codes of the area where they will be installed, manufactured homes are built to a special HUD-code and installed in accordance with HUD guidelines. Thus they are sometimes referred to as HUD-Code homes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Modular Homes: Faster and More Energy Efficient</title>
                              <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Getting+Started/Build+Rebuild+Restore/Building+New+Home/site+built+factory+built/Factory+Built+Homes/Are+Modular+Homes+the+Answer.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 20:35:26 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[For those who need fast, affordable and reliable solutions for their housing problems, modular homes might be the best solution. In contrast to what many people think, modular homes are quite different than manufactured or trailer homes. In fact, they are very similar to site-built homes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Factory-built Homes: New Orleans and the Surrounding Area</title>
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                              <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:26:27 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Factory built homes are nearly undetectable from the street and, often, people cannot recognize, from appearance alone, the difference between a factory built home and a site built home. In New Orleans, manufacturers have been dedicated to creating stock designs that are specific to the New Orleans region. The architectural style of a typical New Orleans “shotgun” style house has been adopted and modified to create new home styles that fit seamlessly in their environments. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Different Kinds of Factory-Built Homes</title>
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                              <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:06:33 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA["Factory-Built Home” is a generic term that refers to any home that has been predominately designed and constructed in a controlled factory or plant environment. Factory processes are extremely efficient with materials and, thus, are considered more environmentally friendly. In addition, the factory environment can provide a much greater degree of quality control, compared to on-site construction. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Can I Reuse My Concrete Slab?</title>
                              <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Getting+Started/Build+Rebuild+Restore/Building+New+Home/Rebuilding+Destroyed+Home/Can+I+Reuse+My+Concrete+Slab.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2006 20:48:33 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Many homes and other structures that were severely damaged in the Katrina and Rita hurricanes had been built on concrete slabs. The question that is on many homeowners’ minds is “Can I reuse the slab?” This answer will require homeowners to ask other questions that are explained in this article. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>What Home Builders, Homeowners and Real Estate Agents Think About Mold</title>
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                              <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:27:51 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Although it is uncommon in most homes, toxic mold, also known as black mold, has become a major issue for some home builders and homeowners in the United States. The effects have run the gamut from disposal to litigation. An understanding of the mold issue from these points of view can aid private companies, public policy makers and extension professionals in developing and disseminating unbiased, useful information to these and other groups. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>RVlosky@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard P. Vlosky)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Gutting a House</title>
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                              <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:57:56 GMT</pubDate>
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                              <title>Determining Structural Damage</title>
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                              <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:48:37 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[When calm returns after the storm, it’s time to assess the damage and begin repairs. A number of factors should be considered, and the following information may be helpful. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/getting+started/build+rebuild+restore/restoring+damaged+home/"><![CDATA[Restoring a Damaged Home]]></category>
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                              <title>Approaching and Entering a Damaged Building</title>
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                              <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2007 20:35:16 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Before you enter a damaged building use extreme caution and wear sturdy work boots and gloves for your protection.  Here are some precautions to take. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Snakes after a Storm or Flood</title>
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                              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:39:55 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Many snakes, like other residents in the path of a major storm, have been displaced and left homeless. As a result, it is commonplace to find these animals seeking shelter and food in areas close to people. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DReed@agcenter.lsu.edu (Donald P. Reed)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Rodents after the Storm or Flood</title>
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                              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:43:11 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Structures damaged by the storm are particularly attractive and provide easy access for rodents. The unwelcome pests can damage property and, in extreme cases, pose a potential health problem. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Making Preliminary Repairs</title>
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                              <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:35:03 GMT</pubDate>
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                              <title>Landscape Topics Relating to Hurricane Damage and Recovery</title>
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                              <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:53:52 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A summary of Landscape Topics Relating toHurricane Damage and Recovery, including: Wind Damage to Trees, Determining if Large Wind Damaged Trees Can be Salvaged, Wind Damage to Shrubs, Wind Damage to Herbaceous Plants, Flood Damage to Landscape Plantings, Food Crops, Flood Damage to Lawns, Loss of Shade Trees, LA One Call, and Soil Testing. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Handling Food and Water After a Flood</title>
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                              <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:26:12 GMT</pubDate>
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                              <dc:creator>BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Floodwater has Nasties in It</title>
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                              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:16:02 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Floodwater may be contaminated. Includes information on health and safety concerns, using caution with floodwater and other safety tips. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Financial Assistance for Recovering from Disaster</title>
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                              <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:57:13 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Following a Presidential Declaration, disaster assistance is made available to help residents and local governments in the declared parishes recover from the effects of the disaster. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Debris Disposal</title>
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                              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:49:47 GMT</pubDate>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Contracting for Repairs and Rebuilding</title>
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                              <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:34:10 GMT</pubDate>
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                              <title>Cleaning Carpets and Floors After a Storm or Flood</title>
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                              <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2005 20:36:45 GMT</pubDate>
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                              <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Caring for Large Electrical Appliances Made Wet During a Disaster</title>
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                              <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:28:52 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Appliances made wet by floodwaters or by rainwater after roofs were damaged will need extreme care before reuse. This care will be important to protecting the life of the appliance and your safety. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DBankston@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Joseph D. Bankston)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>The Plumber</title>
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                              <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:47:29 GMT</pubDate>
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                              <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Professional Roles: Land Surveyors</title>
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                              <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:20:58 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Land surveyors determine legal property boundaries. They also establish subsurface mineral boundaries to determine the distribution of mineral rights. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Professional Roles: Interior Designers</title>
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                              <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:56:14 GMT</pubDate>
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                              <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Professional Roles – The Architect</title>
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                              <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:53:41 GMT</pubDate>
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                              <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Replacing Important Papers</title>
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                              <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:44:10 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[After a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or fire, important papers may be destroyed, lost or damaged. Agencies, Web sites and procedures that can help you replace important papers are included in this fact sheet. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Rent-to-Own vs. Buying on Credit</title>
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                              <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:08:24 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[If you need furnishings and appliances but cannot afford the full purchase price up front, you can rent the item, rent with the intent to purchase, or purchase on a monthly installment plan. If your intent is to own the item, compare the cost of purchase when choosing one of these options. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Construction Requirements in Coastal Areas</title>
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                              <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2007 01:38:26 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Local communities have adopted codes and floodplain regulations that govern building construction and development in floodplains. These requirements, which can apply to both new construction and repair of existing buildings, differ in different flood zones. This document details the minimum regulations. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Don't Overdo Strenuous Activity in Hot, Humid Weather</title>
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                              <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:25:18 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Precautions to take to avoid dehydration while cleaning up after a disaster. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>HRoy@agcenter.lsu.edu (Heli J. Roy)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Sierra de Cadena Consejos de Seguridad</title>
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                              <pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:15:02 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[El funcionamiento de una sierra de cadena es peligroso. Fuente: La Occupational Safety and Health Administration de Estados Unidos (OSHA). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Prepare su Vivienda Antes del Inicio de la Temporada de Tormentas</title>
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                              <pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:38:33 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Al prepararse para la temporada de huracanes que se avecina, los funcionarios federales exhortan a los residentes a que también preparen sus viviendas. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Jirafas Consejos de Seguridad</title>
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                              <pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:20:03 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Las elevaciones aéreas incluyen plataformas aéreas auge-apoyadas, tales como recogedores de la cereza o carros del cubo. Las causas principales de fatalidades son caídas, electrocutions, y derrumbamientos u overs de la extremidad. Fuente: La Occupational Safety and Health Administration de Estados Unidos (OSHA). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Evite Ser Víctima De Fraude De Contratistas</title>
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                              <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:27:37 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA) del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, la Oficina de Seguridad Nacional y Preparación para Emergencias de Louisiana, y el Fiscal General de Louisiana aconsejan a las víctimas de los huracanes Katrina y Rita sobre cómo evitar a los contratistas inescrupulosos y las personas que se hacen pasar como contratistas. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Cuidado Con El Fraude Al Solicitar Asistencia por Desastre</title>
                              <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/En+Espanol/Cuidado+Con+El+Fraude+Al+Solicitar+Asistencia+por+Desastre.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:11:57 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[El hacer reclamaciones falsas a un inspector de FEMA es una ofensa procesable por ley bajo el Título 18 del Código de los Estados Unidos. Los casos potenciales de fraude o uso indebido son referidos al Departamento de Justicia de E.E.U.U. para ser procesados. Las penalidades por delitos graves pueden ser severas. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Consejos de Seguridad para Demolicion</title>
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                              <pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:44:51 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[El trabajo de la demolición implica muchos de los mismos peligros que se presentan durante otras actividades de la construcción. Sin embargo, la demolición también implica los peligros adicionales debido a una variedad de otros factores. Algunos de éstos incluyen: pintura conducir-basada, objetos agudos o que resaltan y material el asbesto-contener. Fuente: La Occupational Safety and Health Administration de Estados Unidos (OSHA). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Ahora Es El Mejor Momento Para Comprar Seguro Contra Inundación</title>
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                              <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:58:15 GMT</pubDate>
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                              <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>LaHouse-Gulf Region Healthy Homes Training Center</title>
                              <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/LaHouseGulf+Region+Healthy+Homes+Training+Center.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:46:37 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[LaHouse Resource Center is a Gulf Region Healthy Homes Training Center partner of the National Healthy Homes Training Center and Network. Lessons taught at the Center promote practical and cost-effective methods for making homes healthier. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DScimeca@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Scimeca)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Financial Fitness Expo</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Events/rebuilding_information_station/Financial+Fitness+Expo.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:33:57 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Come out and bring your family and friends to hear and see the featured speakers and exhibitors, including: bankers, credit unions, United Way, insurance experts, mortgage companies, Fannie Mae, Finance Authority of New Orleans, city officials, Road Home Advisors & FEMA Mitigation & Rental staff will be onsite to provide assistance. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Houses featured in LSU AgCenter's 2009 Camerion Parish Tour of Hurricane-resistant Homes</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Events/rebuilding_information_station/Houses+featured+in+LSU+AgCenters+2009+Camerion+Parish+Tour+of+Hurricaneresistant+Homes.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 16:55:47 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[These houses will be featured in the 2009 LSU AgCenter Cameron Parish Tour of Hurricane Resistant Homes held May 17. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DZaunbrecher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dusty Zaunbrecher)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Cameron Parish home tour to feature Hurricane Ike ‘survivors’ May 17</title>
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                                  <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 16:47:50 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Newly built-to-code houses that have already survived one hurricane will be featured in this year’s Cameron Parish Tour of Hurricane-resistant Homes.The tour will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 17. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DZaunbrecher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dusty Zaunbrecher)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Community Rebuilding Expo - Calcasieu-Cameron</title>
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                                  <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 15:35:35 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[This expo will help homeowners learn how to protect their homes from hurricanes and other storms. The event will provide information on the many options available for hurricane protection including retrofitting current structures for flood and wind resistance and energy efficiency. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>LGuidry@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lucile Guidry)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Learn how to use flood maps to predict storm surge at Iberia Parish seminars</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Events/rebuilding_information_station/Learn+how+to+use+flood+maps+to+predict+storm+surge+at+Iberia+Parish+seminars.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:55:57 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter has scheduled seminars at the Iberia Parish library branch locations help people predict storm surges from hurricanes using flood maps. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>LGuidry@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lucile Guidry)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>LSU AgCenter Announces Vermilion Parish Community Rebuilding and Flood Protection Expo</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Events/rebuilding_information_station/LSU+AgCenter+Announces+Vermilion+Parish+Community+Rebuilding+and+Flood+Protection+Expo.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:19:50 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter’s Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Unit joins the Vermilion Parish Police Jury to bring a free Community Rebuilding and Flood Protection Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 28 at Abbeville High School. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>LGuidry@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lucile Guidry)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>October Mini Seminars</title>
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                                  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:58:24 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[List of mini seminars scheduled to be held at the Rebuilding Information Station in October. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>LSU AgCenter Announces Opening of Rebuilding Information Station</title>
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                                  <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:00:54 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter, in conjunction with the University of New Orleans’ Center for Hazards Assessment, Response and Technology (UNO_CHART), Tulane City Center and Louisiana Office of Community Development’s Road Home program, is hosting an open house for the Rebuilding Information Station (RIS) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 26. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>August Mini-Seminars at Rebuilding Information Station</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Events/rebuilding_information_station/August+MiniSeminars+at+Rebuilding+Information+Station.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:02:01 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Homeowners will get information on how to rebuild their homes to better stand up to hurricanes at a series of mini-seminars scheduled for the Rebuilding Information Station in August. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Mid-day horticulture programs slated</title>
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                                  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:37:52 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Homeowners can learn how to revitalize their lawns and gardens by attending these horticulture programs. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>WOwens@agcenter.lsu.edu (William E. Owens)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>September Mini-Seminars at Rebuilding Information Station</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Events/rebuilding_information_station/September+MiniSeminars+at+Rebuilding+Information+Station.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:56:31 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[A series of mini-seminars has been scheduled for September at the Rebuilding Information Station (RIS) in New Orleans. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Global Green's Holy Cross Project in the Lower 9th</title>
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                                  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:16:20 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Global Green USA made a dedicated commitment to sustainable building in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. As part of that commitment, Global Green, in partnership with Brad Pitt, sponsored an international design competition during the summer of 2006. The result is a zero energy affordable housing development in the Holy Cross Neighborhood of the Lower 9th Ward. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>CRBA Model Code Home - Oak Park Drive, Prairieville</title>
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                                  <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:05:37 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Capital Region Builders Association featured this Model Home on in Prarieville, in the 2007 Parade of Homes. This home is designed and built to meet code requirements for 120 mph wind speeds and the energy efficiency requirements of the International Residential Code. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>LHannaman@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lynn M. Hannaman)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>CRBA Model Code Home - Prairieville</title>
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                                  <title>New Homes for New Orleans Area Musicians and Residents</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Scams+Success+Stories/Success+Stories/New+Homes+for+New+Orleans+Area+Musicians+and+Residents.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:05:34 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[New Orleans area musicians and residents are coming back to the city and living in new houses being built by the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Elevating and Utilizing Smart Building Practices Helps Slidell House Survive Katrina</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Scams+Success+Stories/Success+Stories/Elevating+and+Utilizing+Smart+Building+Practices+Helps+House+Survive+Katrina.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:16:04 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Everett and Carol Brugier’s house in Pirates Cove in Slidell suffered only minor damage after Hurricane Katrina Struck, thanks to several special hurricane-resistant features built into it. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Brugiers home</title>
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                                  <title>Elevated House Defeats Katrina Floods</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Scams+Success+Stories/Success+Stories/Sheriffs+Home+Stands+Up+to+Katrina.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:35:51 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Residents between Lake Borgne and the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet are aware of the potentially disastrous weather they face during the Atlantic hurricane season from June 1 through Nov. 30 each year. St. Bernard Parish Sheriff Jack Stephens built his home to withstand the flooding and high winds of the fiercest hurricane he could imagine. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Stephens' house</title>
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                                  <title>Guarding Against Disaster Aid Fraud</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Scams+Success+Stories/Scam+Alerts/Guarding+Against+Disaster+Aid+Fraud.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:16:42 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Making false statements to a FEMA inspector is a prosecutable offense under Title 18 of the United States Code. Potential cases of fraud or misuse are referred to the U.S. Justice Department for prosecution. Penalties for felony offenses can be severe. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Avoid Being A Victim Of Contractor Fraud</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Scams+Success+Stories/Scam+Alerts/Avoid+Being+A+Victim+Of+Contractor+Fraud.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, and the Louisiana Attorney General are offering advice to victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on how to avoid unscrupulous contractors and people posing as contractors. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Consumers - How to Use the Registry</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Registry/Consumers++Signup.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:36:05 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Step-by-Step instructions for property owners to use the Registry to find a licensed contractor working in their parish and to rate a contractor. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                  <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/registry/"><![CDATA[Registry]]></category>
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                                  <title>Coming Home Videos</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Culture+Community/Neighborhood+Community+Plans/Coming+Home+Videos.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:07:52 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Video clips from June 2007 that were intended to be a guide for people who were interested in moving back home but need to know what the situation "on the ground" was. Links to the NOLA Bound web site. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Checklist for Decay Resistance</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Moisture+Decay/Checklist+for+Decay+Resistance.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:19:09 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Use this checklist to explore and select features and components of a sustainable house in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>What's Your Flood Risk?</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Flood+Wind+Water/Whats+Your+Flood+Risk.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:53:22 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Find out your relative flood risk today. Simply enter your property information and FEMA will show you the relative flood risk to your property. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>V-Zone Design and Construction Certificate</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Flood+Wind+Water/VZone+Design+and+Construction+Certificate.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:55:33 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[There is no single V-zone certificate used on a nationwide basis. Local communities and/or states have developed their own certification procedures and documents. This fact sheet contains information that explains the certification requirements for structural design and construction in V zones. SOURCE: FEMA 499 Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series Technical Fact Sheet 5. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Prepare Your Home, Before Storm Season Starts</title>
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                                  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:50:58 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[In preparing for the upcoming hurricane season, federal officials urge coastal residens to prepare their dwellings, too. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting: Six Ways to Protect Your House From Flooding</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Flood+Wind+Water/Homeowners+Guide+to+Retrofitting+Six+Ways+to+Protect+Your+House+From+Flooding.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:56:27 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[As a homeowner, you need clear information about the options that are available to reduce flood damage to your home and straightforward guidance on selecting the option that is best for you. Quite often this is a difficult task. By knowing the basic questions to ask, you are guided toward the investment in retrofitting that is appropriate for you. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Flooding Risk Maps Released for New Orleans and Plaquemines Areas</title>
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                                  <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:29:16 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Maps developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that show where flooding may occur, and in what depths, in the New Orleans and Plaquemines areas during future hurricanes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Flood Protection Terms</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Flood+Wind+Water/Glossary.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:01:24 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Definitions of terms used in flood protection. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Coastal Building Successes and Failures</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Flood+Wind+Water/Coastal+Building+Successes+and+Failures.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 20:58:58 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Homes in coastal areas must be designed and built to withstand higher loads and more extreme conditions. Homes in coastal areas will require more maintenance and more upkeep. Homes in coastal areas will cost more to design, construct, maintain, repair and insure. SOURCE: Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series (FEMA 499) Technical Fact Sheet 1. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <title>Moisture Barrier Systems</title>
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                                  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The location of water entry is often difficult to see, and the damage to substrate and structural members beyond the exterior wall cladding frequently cannot be detected by visual inspection. A successful moisture barrier system will limit water infiltration into unwanted areas and allow drainage and drying of wetted building materials. SOURCE: Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Contruction FEMA 499: Technical Fact Sheet 9. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Load Paths</title>
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                                  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:20:27 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[To illustrate the concept of load paths and highlight important connections in a wind uplift load path. SOURCE: Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction FEMA 499: Technical Fact Sheet 10. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Advanced Wiring</title>
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                                  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:45:42 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Structured wiring, upgradeable packages and accessible installations can make a home adaptable to advances in telecommunications and automation without major renovation. Special baseboard and crown moldings designed to route cabling behind it are available. Plan ahead! - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Coastal Building Materials</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Beauty+of+Materials/Coastal+Building+Materials.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:07:18 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The durability of a coastal home relies on the types of materials used to construct it. Materials and construction methods should be resistant to flood and wind damage, driving rain, corrosion, moisture and decay. SOURCE: Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction FEMA 499: Technical Fact Sheet 8. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Repairs, Remodeling, Additions and Retrofitting</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Remodeling+Renovation/Preventing+Flood+Damage/Repairs+Remodeling+Additions+and+Retrofitting.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:29:20 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has requirements for repairs, remodeling and additions. This fact sheet provides recommendations for exceeding those minimum requirements and it lists opportunities for retrofitting in coastal flood hazard areas. SOURCE: Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction FEMA 499: Technical Fact Sheet 30. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Universal Design - Building for Accessibility</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Planning+Interior+Spaces/Accessible+Design/Universal+Design++Building+for+Accessibility.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:05:51 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Universal design means creating spaces that meet the needs of all people, young and old, abled and disabled. From the arrangement of the rooms to the choice of colors, many details go into the creation of accessible spaces. Some general guidelines are listed here. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
                                  <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/design/planning+interior+spaces/accessible+design/"><![CDATA[Accessible by Design]]></category>
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                                  <title>Selecting a Lot and Siting the Building</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Siting+Orientation/Solar+Considerations/Selecting+a+Lot+and+Siting+the+Building.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:43:08 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Many factors affect and limit a home builder's or owner's ability to site coastal residential buildings. Building failures are often the result of poor siting. SOURCE: Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction FEMA 499: Technical Fact Sheet 7. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>How Do Siting and Design Decisions Affect the Owner's Costs?</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Siting+Orientation/How+Do+Siting+and+Design+Decisions+Affect+the+Owners+Costs.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:26:58 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[A variety of costs -- not just the construction cost -- should be considered when planning a coastal home. Owners should be aware of these costs and consider how siting and design decisions will affect these costs. This information is part of FEMA's Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series (FEMA 499). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Model Code Home Photo Gallery</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Laws+Licenses+Permits/Passing+Building+Code+Inspections/Model+Code+Home+Photo+Gallery.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:11:57 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Pictures of the Model Code Home on display in the Oaks on the Bluff subdivision in Prarieville. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>LHannaman@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lynn M. Hannaman)</dc:creator>
                                  <image url="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/C394B753-49CD-44C8-9BF2-3220356D433A/35371/CodeHomepix001.jpg" title="Model Code Home">
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                                    <title>Model Code Home</title>
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                                  <title>Model Code Home Photo Gallery 2</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Laws+Licenses+Permits/Passing+Building+Code+Inspections/Photo+Gallery+2.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:24:04 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[More images from Model Code Home. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>LHannaman@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lynn M. Hannaman)</dc:creator>
                                  <image url="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/A9169570-796C-4A04-9177-9019ED5F9795/35381/CodeHomepix029.jpg" title="Balloon Framing">
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                                    <title>Balloon Framing</title>
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                                  <title>Model Code Home on Display</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Laws+Licenses+Permits/Passing+Building+Code+Inspections/Model+Code+Home+on+Display.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:10:58 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Now that the International Residential Codes have gone into effect, residents of South Louisiana and the entire Gulf Coast need to build their homes to withstand the forces of nature. An IRC Code Model Home on display in Prarieville, located at 36459 Oak Park Drive (Lot 10) in Oaks on the Bluff. This home is designed and built to meet the new code requirements and the 120 mph wind provision code. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Laws+Licenses+Permits/Getting+a+Permit/Your+Flood+Zone/Using+a+Flood+Insurance+Rate+Map+FIRM.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:34:30 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Flood Insurance Rate Maps, or FIRMs, are used to determine flood insurance rates and premiums. This fact sheet explains the use of FIRMs. SOURCE: FEMA 499: Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series Technical Fact Sheet 3. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/laws+licenses+permits/getting+a+permit/your+flood+zone/"><![CDATA[Your Flood Zone]]></category>
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                                  <title>Sample Contract</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Getting+Started/Construction+Process/Contracts+Change+Orders/Sample+Contract.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:34:09 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[View this sample contract to get an idea of the language your contract may include. Source: LouisianaRebuilds (http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/contractor) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/getting+started/construction+process/contracts+change+orders/"><![CDATA[Contracts & Change Orders]]></category>
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                                  <title>Summary of Coastal Construction Requirements and Recommendations</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Getting+Started/Construction+Process/Summary+of+Coastal+Construction+Requirements+and+Recommendations.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:28:16 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[This fact sheet summarizes National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulatory requirements concerning coastal construction and provides recommendations for exceeding those requirements. SOURCE: Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series (FEMA 499): Technical Fact Sheet 2. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Hire Licensed Professional Arborists to Remove Storm-Damaged Trees</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Getting+Started/Professional+Services/Special+Services/Tree+Care/Hire+Licensed+Professional+Arborists+to+Remove+StormDamaged+Trees.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:33:45 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[If the recent hurricanes have landed trees on your property, Dr. Hallie Dozier of the LSU AgCenter cautions you to hire only Louisiana-licensed professional arborists remove the trees. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>HDozier@agcenter.lsu.edu (Hallie Dozier)</dc:creator>
                                  <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/getting+started/professional+services/special+services/tree+care/"><![CDATA[Tree Care]]></category>
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                                  <title>Finding a Counselor</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Getting+Started/Professional+Services/Finding+a+Counselor.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:31:08 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[This discussion of different methods of counseling and different factors to use in finding a counselor can help the consumer make good choices in selecting a mental health professional service. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>LGuidry@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lucile Guidry)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Contracting for Permanent Repairs</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Getting+Started/Professional+Services/Contracting+for+Permanent+Repairs.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:28:47 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[As you attempt to restore your life and home after a storm, the availability of local companies and individuals to perform the necessary services will be limited. It often may be advisable to do temporary repairs and wait for local contractors who will be there to guarantee their work long after the storm is over. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>Choose the Right Mortgage for You</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Getting+Started/Preparing+Financially/Pick+the+Right+Mortgage+for+You.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:09:19 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[There are many different types of mortgages a person can get when buying or building a home. Some people decide for themselves what type of mortgage best suits their needs. But, if you’d rather have a professional’s advice, you should consult a mortgage counselor. This article lists a few types of mortgages you may consider. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>LaHouse - Built Safer, Stronger, Smarter</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/LaHouse++Built+Safer+Stronger+Smarter.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:15:03 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[LaHouse is a showcase for best practices and code-plus construction. Its flood and wind resistance features meet or exceed the criteria of the "Fortified...for Safer Living" program of the Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS). Many of the water-resistance techniques are best construction practices; some are required by code. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>SScallan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandra Scallan)</dc:creator>
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                                  <title>LaHouse - Building Systems</title>
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                                  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:25:35 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[LaHouse showcases four types of construction: Standard 2 x 4 Framing, Advanced 2 x 6 Framing, Structural Insulated Panel Systems (SIPS) and Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>SScallan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandra Scallan)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>LaHouse Building Systems Diagram</title>
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                                  <title>LaHouse Foundation - Flood, Wind and Water Resistance</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Model+Homes/LaHouse+Foundation++Flood+Wind+and+Water+Resistance.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:50:30 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[LaHouse has a flood protection level 3 feet above Base Flood Elevation, using three elevated foundations on the house and dry-floodproofingon the non-residential building (garage/classroom). Wind and moisture protection are also addressed. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>SScallan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandra Scallan)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Pier Foundation at LaHouse</title>
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                                  <title>LaHouse - Roof</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Model+Homes/LaHouse++Roof.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:25:03 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[The roofs at LaHouse are predominantly hip-style for greatest wind resistance. Both metal and simulated clay tile are demonstrated with high-wind installation. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>SScallan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandra Scallan)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>Aerial shot of LaHouse showing roofs</title>
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                                  <title>LaHouse - Walls</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Model+Homes/LaHouse+Walls.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:02:50 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Walls at LaHouse are wind and water resistant.  Sheathing and hardware contribute to shear, lateral and uplift resistance. Layering and taping of housewraps and flashings provide resistance to water and moisture penetration. Drainage planes exclude water that penerates exterior finishes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>SScallan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandra Scallan)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>LaHouse Walls - Wind Shear and Uplift Resistance</title>
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                                  <title>LaHouse - Windows and Doors</title>
                                  <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Model+Homes/LaHouse++Windows+and+Doors.htm</link>
                                  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:07:48 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[Windows and doors at LaHouse are selected and sized to meet the cojde-specified design pressure rating for a 130 mph wind zone. Where windows and doors are not impact rated units, they are protected by shutter, panels or screens. Windows and doors are flashed so water drains to the outside, not into the wall cavity. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>SScallan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandra Scallan)</dc:creator>
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                                    <title>LaHouse - Formed Window Flashing</title>
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                                  <title>LaHouse - Special Hurricane Resistance Features</title>
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                                  <title>The Safer, Stronger, Smarter Louisiana House - Hurricane Edition</title>
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                                  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:25:15 GMT</pubDate>
                                  <description><![CDATA[This "Hurricane Edition" is a guide to flood, wind and water resistance features you can see at the Louisiana House Home and Landscape Resource Center (LaHouse). It was developed during the summer of 2007 for use in mid-construction open houses. Pages will be updated when features become less visible as the house is completed. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                  <dc:creator>SScallan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandra Scallan)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Rebuilding Programs</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:05:37 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter rebuilding group and its partners in the Road Home rebuilding project offer a wide array of educational programs related to construction and natural hazard awareness. This page lists many of those program titles, and provides contact information for people wishing to request a program or presentation or ask for our participation in a community event or fair. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Rebuilding Information Station</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:55:16 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The Rebuilding Information Station was an outreach center at the New Orleans Lakefront, set up to assist homeowners in managing the rebuilding of their hurricane damaged homes through information, education and outreach. Partners in the Station were the LSU AgCenter, University of New Orleans Center for Hazards Assessment, Response and Technology, Tulane City Center and The Road Home program. it closed August 31, 2009. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:26:10 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council has developed a Web site filled with valuable information concerning the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Capital Region Builders - Model Homes and Training</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Capital+Region+Builders+Model+Homes+and+Training.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 13:41:05 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[As many Louisiana residents struggle to rebuild their homes and their lives in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, homeowners, builders and code officials need help building safer, stronger homes that will resist hurricane damage. They also need help understanding and implementing the newly adopted residential building code. The Capital Region Builders Association (CRBA) has been at the forefront of educational efforts, offering a series of code workshops and model homes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>LaHouse now a Gulf Region Healthy Homes Training Center</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 22:29:30 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[LaHouse Resource Center is now a Gulf Coast Region Healthy Homes training partner of the National Healthy Homes Training Center and Network -- a partnership that brings together public health and housing practitioners to promote practical and cost-effective methods for making homes healthier. It also serves as a forum for exchanging information on new research and best practices. The seminars our Gulf Region Healthy Homes Training Center will offer include: - Essentials for Healthy Home Pr - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DScimeca@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Scimeca)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Energy Tax Credits</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:58:32 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Overview of Federal and Louisiana tax credits for home energy efficiency - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>It Pays to Maintain Your A/C</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 02:01:18 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Maintaining your air conditioner can save up to 30 percent on operating costs, protect it from early failure, prevent mold from developing in the system, and help it perform at its best. Follow these tips to save money and protect your health. They'll also keep you cool and comfortable this summer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Strategies for Helping Youth Cope with Disaster</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2005 17:06:47 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <dc:creator>DSasser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Sasser)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Wind-resistant Roofs and Attatchments</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:14:26 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Proper construction techniques help to keep your roof where it belongs in a storm... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Your High-performance Home Checklist</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Strategic+Investment/Your+High+Performance+Home+Checklist.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:24:07 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Use this checklist to explore features and components of a sustainable Louisiana house. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Hiring a Mold Remediation Contractor</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:48:47 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Key Building Science Principles - Essential Pieces of the Puzzle</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:55:33 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[What your goals should include in this region... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Take Control of Your Investment</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Strategic+Investment/Take+Control+of+Your+Investment.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:34:03 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Today, it is possible and practical to have it all... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Benefits (and Criteria) of a Sustainable Home</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:52:44 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The goal is to integrate and balance the following criteria... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>How to Use This Web Manual</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:47:29 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[This guide serves as your comprehensive planning and analysis tool... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Take Advantage of Incentives</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:30:33 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Seek out incentives that help you create a high performance home... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Moisture Basics - Clues to Moisture Problem Mysteries</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:26:22 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Find the water vapor balance... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Lighting with Fewer Watts, Less Heat</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Energy+Efficient/Use+Local+Resources.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:09:56 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Lighting can account for 15% of a home's yearly electric bill... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Building Systems-- High Performance Options</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Building+Science/Building+Systems+High+Performance+Options.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:09:06 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Educating homeowners and builders on building system options - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                        <title>OVE Advanced Framing</title>
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                                      <title>Resulting Rules to Remember in the South</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:17:08 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The most important messeges to take from this guide... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Important Building Material Insights</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:22:01 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[When conditions change, so do building materials... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Comfort</title>
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                                      <description><![CDATA[Comfort is more than merely air temperature... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Air Basics- The Invisible Transporter</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:41:11 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>High Performance Windows for the South</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Energy+Efficient/High+Performance+Windows+for+the+South.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:03:33 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Appliances with Low Life-Cycle Costs</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:21:19 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Look for ENERGY STAR appliances and compare Energy Guide labels... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Efficient Cooling and Heating in a Hot, Humid Climate</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:36:38 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[ENERGYSTAR labels are more efficient and cost effective... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Building Codes - Minimum Requirements</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Building+Science/Building+Codes.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Before making building plans, be aware of the building code requirements for your location. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Tight Construction for a Continuous Air Barrier</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:42:14 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Homes should create a continuous air barrier system that surrounds all conditioned space... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Design for the Climate</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:40:07 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Your Energy Efficient Home Checklist</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:47:22 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Use this checklist to explore components and features of your sustainable Louisiana house. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Your Home's Energy Rating - Assurance By the Number</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Energy+Efficient/2+Your+Homes+Energy+Rating++Assurance+By+the+Number.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:06:01 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Does your home measure up? - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>The Water Efficient Home</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Earth+Friendly/The+Water.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:04:55 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[How to cut costs and conserve our supplies of water. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Reducing Waste</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Earth+Friendly/Reducing+Waste.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:11:59 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Reducing the amount of waste produced when building and living in homes can make a big difference in the number, longevity and cost of needed landfills. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Tight Construction for a Continuous Air Barrier</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:57:53 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Insulation Systems with Good "Whole Wall" R-Values</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:44:54 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating ability... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Protecting Native Trees and the Ecosystem</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:02:44 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Create a sustainable environments by preserving the natural state of your site. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Using Suitable Green Materials</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:08:24 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Choose environmentally-friendly products to avoid pollution and the depletion of natural resources. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Site Choices that Make a Difference</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:21:06 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Go beyond just building green..... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Shift Toward Renewable and Zero Energy</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:30:41 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Moisture Control - Roofing and Architectual Details</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:07:40 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Details count when it comes to protecting your house from moisture. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                        <title>step flash</title>
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                                      <title>Walls that Work in the South and Why</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:46:09 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[In hot, humid climates, walls should be built to keep moisture out. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>More Moisture Controls</title>
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                                      <title>Long-lasting Materials and Equipment</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:55:06 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Drain the Rain on the Plane</title>
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                                      <title>Dry Foundations</title>
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                                      <title>Your Hazard-resistant Home Checklist</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:33:42 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Sewage Backflow Valves</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:04:47 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Prevent sewerage from backing up into your home... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Wind-resistant Walls</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:18:59 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Flood-hardy Homes: Wash-n-Wear instead of Gut-n-Replace</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:52:42 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Flood Protection Design Features</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:12:47 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>What's a Wind Load?</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:40:33 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Consider Going Beyond the Minimum</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:35:12 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Design With Wind in Mind</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Size matters when designing for wind load... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Your Durable Home Checklist</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:39:44 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>NOAA Extreme Weather 2009 Information Sheet for Southeast Louisiana</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:16:15 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[A collection of phone numbers for Louisiana state agencies, parish emergency management and law enforcement offices in the southeastern parishes, as well as for national disaster information centers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Storm Shelters and Storage</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:24:18 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>NOAA Extreme Weather 2009 Information Sheet for Southwest Louisiana</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:09:05 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Your High-Performance Home CHECKLIST</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:20:14 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Checklist for Healthy Indoor Air Quality</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:01:35 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Checklist for Energy Efficiency</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:52:31 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Checklist for Hazard Resistance</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:39:26 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Checklist for Convenient and Practical Choices</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:09:27 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Protect Your Home from Termites</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2005 21:14:57 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Design for Mild Seasons</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:34:56 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <title>Your Earth-friendly Home Checklist</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Earth+Friendly/Your+Earth+Friendly+Home+Checklist.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:43:44 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Use this checklist to explore components and features of your Louisiana house. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/earth+friendly/"><![CDATA[Earth Friendly]]></category>
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                                      <title>Long-lasting Materials and Warranties</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Moisture+Decay/Longlasting+Materials+and+Equipment.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 22:15:54 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Over the life of a product, more-durable and longer-lasting options are generally better investments. These options are also better environmentally because they reduce both solid waste and resource waste. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/safer+stronger+smarter/durability+hazards/moisture+decay/"><![CDATA[Moisture & Decay]]></category>
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                                      <title>Formosan Subterranean Termite Identification &amp; Biology</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/Formosan+Subterranean+Termite+Identification++Biology.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2005 22:23:05 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[One important key for successful management of a pest is to identify it. This publication can help you differentiate between ants and the dry-wood and subterranean termites that are pests in Louisiana. It also contains specific information on Formosan subterranean termites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>AMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Alan L. Morgan)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Formosan Subterranean Termite Identification &amp;amp; Biology</title>
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                                      <title>Decay Resistance</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Moisture+Decay/Decay+Resistance.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2007 02:49:53 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Architectural details should shed rainwater away from the foundations, doors, windows and walls of your home.  This article contains important information regarding moisture control on roof leak reduction and leads to information on hot-humid and mixed-humid climate wall assemblies, water-managed foundations, air & humidity control, plumbing, long-lasting materials & equipment, and product warranties. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
                                      <image url="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/889E179A-CD53-4985-89AA-657EA848EAB2/33418/stepflashing.gif" title="Step Flashing">
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                                        <title>Step Flashing</title>
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                                      <title>Hurricane and Tornado Resistance</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Flood+Wind+Water/Hurricane+and+Tornado+Resistance.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:48:22 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Preventing wind damage involves strengthening areas where things could come apart. The walls, roof and foundation must be strong, and the attachments between them must be strong and secure. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/safer+stronger+smarter/durability+hazards/flood+wind+water/"><![CDATA[Flood, Wind & Water]]></category>
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                                      <title>Flood Insurance Protects Your Assets</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Flood+Wind+Water/Flood+Insurance+Protects+Your+Assets.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2005 05:00:19 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[With few exceptions, if you live in Louisiana you should have flood insurance. Flood damage is not covered under your homeowner's insurance policy. A flood without insurance is a terrible financial setback. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/safer+stronger+smarter/durability+hazards/flood+wind+water/"><![CDATA[Flood, Wind & Water]]></category>
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                                      <title>Floodproofing Grant Programs &amp; Insurance Coverage</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Remodeling+Renovation/Preventing+Flood+Damage/Floodproofing+Grant+Programs++Insurance+Coverage.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:14:17 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Several communities in Louisiana have participated in federal grant programs for which on-site protection of private property is an eligible activity. These programs fund elevation or relocation of floodprone buildings, purchase of floodprone properties and, for non-residential buildings, dry floodproofing. Drainage improvements are also eligible. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/design/remodeling+renovation/preventing+flood+damage/"><![CDATA[Preventing Flood Damage]]></category>
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                                      <title>Flood Insurance Provides Limited Coverage For Permanent Protection</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Remodeling+Renovation/Preventing+Flood+Damage/Flood+Insurance+Provides+Limited+Coverage+For+Permanent+Protection.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 20:06:44 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) coverage provides up to $30,000 toward the cost of elevating, relocating or demolishing a building that is being required to come into compliance with the community’s flood damage prevention ordinances because it has been substantially damaged by a flood. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/design/remodeling+renovation/preventing+flood+damage/"><![CDATA[Preventing Flood Damage]]></category>
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                                      <title>Virtual Mall</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Remodeling+Renovation/Preventing+Flood+Damage/Virtual+Mall.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 21:16:48 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[A place to "shop" for floodproofing products, contractors and professional services and to see examples of floodproofed properties. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/design/remodeling+renovation/preventing+flood+damage/"><![CDATA[Preventing Flood Damage]]></category>
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                                      <title>Maintaining Trees to Improve Wind Resistance</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Landscape+Design/Helpful+Steps+to+Minimize+Storm+Damage+to+Trees.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2007 02:59:25 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Even trees that are selected for hurricane resistance can have a hard time adjusting to worst-case scenarios. Proper tree maintenance and handling can improve their survival in severe storms. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>BJoffrion@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bennett B. Joffrion)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/design/landscape+design/"><![CDATA[Landscape Design]]></category>
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                                      <title>Have You Seen This Insect?</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/Have+You+Seen+This+Insect.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2005 18:29:27 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Help discover locations where the Formosan subterranean termite is not known to exist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring)</dc:creator>
                                      <image url="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/2E4B8C00-0E0E-4A80-A116-CDC0778A2872/5117/Cformosanusalate1.JPG" title="Formosan subterranean termite alate">
                                        <url>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/2E4B8C00-0E0E-4A80-A116-CDC0778A2872/5117/Cformosanusalate1.JPG</url>
                                        <title>Formosan subterranean termite alate</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/"><![CDATA[Pest Management]]></category>
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                                      <title>The Milne Street House</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Scams+Success+Stories/Success+Stories/The+Milne+Street+House.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:37:44 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The Mayne's house in the Lakeview neighborhood of New Orleans had never flooded before and they did not anticipate any problems as Hurricane Katrina approached Louisiana in late summer 2005. Rather than trying to clean and repair the old house, they knew they had to build new. The new house is engineered and built to withstand 130 mph winds and only water resistant materials are used beneath the elevated living space. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Jetsons' house.</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/scams+success+stories/success+stories/"><![CDATA[Success Stories]]></category>
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                                      <title>Partnering with Non-Profit Groups</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Getting+Started/recovery_assistance/Partnering+with+NonProfit+Groups.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:39:55 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[In recent years, residents living along the northern Gulf of Mexico have been reminded of the role of the private/public partnership in navigating the very long road to recovery from disaster. In many cases these partnerships have been exemplified by governmental entities working with, and even funding, non-profit agencies to support and effect the recovery. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LGuidry@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lucile Guidry)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/getting+started/recovery_assistance/"><![CDATA[Recovery & Assistance]]></category>
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                                      <title>Integrated Pest Management of Termites and Other Wood Attacking Organisms:  A Louisiana Perspective</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/Integrated+Pest+Management+of+Termites+and+Other+Wood+Attacking+Organisms++A+Louisiana+Perspective.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 05:28:32 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Considerations on integrated pest management of termites and other wood attacking organism are presented in depth. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/"><![CDATA[Pest Management]]></category>
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                                      <title>Integrated Pest Management of Termites in the Landscape</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/Integrated+Pest+Management+of+Termites+in+the+Landscape.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 04:57:55 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Landscaping practices may increase the risk of subterranean termites attacking a structure and of spreading formosan subterranean termites.  Concepts on reducing the risks of termites during landscaping are presented. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>landscaping around slab</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/"><![CDATA[Pest Management]]></category>
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                                      <title>Termite Facts and Figures</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/Termite+Facts+and+Figures.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 02:21:52 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Damage by termites can be very expensive.  A comparison of costs of using treated wood, concrete or steel in construction is presented. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/"><![CDATA[Pest Management]]></category>
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                                      <title>Drain the Rain on the Plane</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Durable/Drain+the+Rain+on+the+Plane.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:13:16 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Create a continuous drianage plane to keep moisture moving away properly. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/durable/"><![CDATA[Durable]]></category>
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                                      <title>Protect Windows and Doors to Protect Your Home</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Hazard+Resistant/Protect+Windows+and+Doors+to+Protect+Your+Home.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:46:30 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Consider choosing windows and doors designed to withstand high wind and impact from flying debris. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>bahama shutters</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/hazard+resistant/"><![CDATA[Hazard Resistant]]></category>
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                                      <title>Termite Resistance - One Line of Defense Isn't Enough</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Hazard+Resistant/Termite+Resistance+One+Line+of+Defense+Isnt+Enough.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:09:53 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Use multiple methods to make your home resistant to termites and other wood-destroying insects. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
                                      <image url="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/097F813F-8916-4BEA-B4AB-3BC45B33C8C0/59150/pg63_termimesh_pipe_collar.jpg" title="termimesh">
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                                        <title>termimesh</title>
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                                      <title>Universal Design for Life</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Healthy/Universal+Design+for+Life.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The goal is safe and independent living for just about anyone. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>lahouse kitchen</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/healthy/"><![CDATA[Healthy]]></category>
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                                      <title>Preventing Dangerous Combustion Pollution</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Healthy/Preventing+Dangerous+Combustion+Pollution.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:11:14 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Every source of combustion in the home vented to the outdoors... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Your Healthy Home Checklist</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Healthy/Your+Healthy+Home+Checklist.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:26:41 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Use this checklist to explore features and components of your sustainable Louisiana house. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/healthy/"><![CDATA[Healthy]]></category>
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                                      <title>Be Aware of Your Indoor Air Contaminant Sources</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Healthy/Be+Aware+of+Your+Indoor+Air+Contaminant+Sources.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:04:03 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Don't let your own home make you sick... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Minimize Use of Environmental Hazards</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Earth+Friendly/Minimize+Use+of+Environmental+Hazards.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:46:49 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Avoid using chemicals in your home that are potentially harmful to the environment. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Protecting Water Quality</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:39:09 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Ensure the integrity of the water quality in your home and reduce the amount of contaminents carried by storwater off your home site. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Control Humidity to Control Mold, Dust Mites</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Healthy/Control+Humidity+to+Control+Mold+Dust+Mites+and+Other+Bio+Hazards.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:25:38 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Biological air pollutants affect the health of more people than any other indoor pollutant... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Clearing the Air for a Healthy Home</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:21:29 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Breathe easy inside... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Your Convienient and Practical Checklist</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Convenient+Practical/Your+Convienient+and+Practical+Checklist.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:21:13 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Use this checklist to explore components and features of your sustainable Louisiana house. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Balance Benefits of Building Systems</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:39:35 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Building systems that integrate and balance the five criteria for a sustainable, high-performance home... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/convenient+practical/"><![CDATA[Convenient & Practical]]></category>
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                                      <title>Fire Protection Options</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Hazard+Resistant/Fire+Protection+Options.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:30:21 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[For higher levels of protection and possibly discounted property insurance, consider these options... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/hazard+resistant/"><![CDATA[Hazard Resistant]]></category>
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                                      <title>Do NOT Spread Formosan Subterranean Termites!</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/Do+NOT+spread+Formosan+subterranean+termites.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2005 18:44:46 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Suggestions for preventing the spread of Formosan subterranean termites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
                                      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/Do+NOT+spread+Formosan+subterranean+termites.htm</guid>
                                      <dc:creator>DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Formosan subterranean termite alate</title>
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                                      <title>How Can I Tell if I Have Formosan Termites in My House?</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/termites/How+can+I+tell+if+I+have+Formosan+termites+in+my+house.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2005 15:44:12 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to inspect and treat your home for Formosan subterranean termites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>GRHenderson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gregg Henderson)</dc:creator>
                                      <image url="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/93FD8C47-2159-4ECD-8370-15B293252100/8778/preconcrete_5.jpg" title="photo of slab construction">
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                                        <title>photo of slab construction</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/termites/"><![CDATA[Termites]]></category>
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                                      <title>Avoid High-Cost Predatory Home Loan Traps</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/home_buying_finance/Avoid+HighCost+Predatory+Home+Loan+Traps.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:51:12 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Some unscrupulous lenders are using misinformation and high-pressure tactics to prey on vulnerable homeowners. There is no clear-cut definition of a predatory loan, but LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker says that it is the result of a lender misleading, tricking and sometimes coercing someone into taking out a home loan at excessive costs and without regard to the homeowner’s ability to repay. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/home_buying_finance/"><![CDATA[Home Buying & Finance]]></category>
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                                      <title>LaHouse: Open House Schedule</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/open_house_schedule/LaHouse+Open+House+Schedule.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:12:28 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[LaHouse has reopened its doors to the public four days per week. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>MPierce@agcenter.lsu.edu (Margaret Pierce)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Group tours welcomed.</title>
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                                      <title>Expert Presents ‘Best Building Practices’ Seminars Across South Louisiana</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/news/Expert+Presents+Best+Building+Practices+Seminars+Across+South+Louisiana.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2006 15:45:30 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The hurricanes of 2005 demonstrated what works and what doesn’t for the home-building industry, a prominent building expert said recently during a series of seminars across southern Louisiana presented by the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
                                      <image url="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/BDAE7849-6B83-4C22-8DEE-47D2CF7F8523/25859/HousingSeminarJosephLstiburek.jpg" title="Housing Seminar">
                                        <url>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/BDAE7849-6B83-4C22-8DEE-47D2CF7F8523/25859/HousingSeminarJosephLstiburek.jpg</url>
                                        <title>Housing Seminar</title>
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                                      <title>LaHouse Contact Information</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/contact_us/LaHouse+Contact+Information.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:33:22 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[LaHouse Office: 225-578-7913, LaHouse Main number: 225-578-2378, LaHouse Fax number: 225-578-9228, Address: LSU Campus-Gourrier Avenue between Nicholson Drive and River Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>MPierce@agcenter.lsu.edu (Margaret Pierce)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/contact_us/"><![CDATA[Contact Us]]></category>
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                                      <title>Termite Treatments</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/Termite+Treatments.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2005 20:57:06 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Information on different methods and techniques for dealing with and preventing termites. The goal of termite Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is to prevent or stop injury caused by termites. There are several options for treating an existing structure for termites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/"><![CDATA[Pest Management]]></category>
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                                      <title>Building Fire and Termite Resistant</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Building+Fire+and+Termite+Resistant.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:40:22 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[When Hurricane Katrina approached the Gulf Coast in August of 2005, the Iberts took it in stride. The house on St. Andrew Street in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans had been in the Ibert family since 1901 and had been standing virtually unscathed since the 1800s. But, when their home was destroyed by fires that spread throughout the city, the Iberts rebuilt using fireproof and termite-resistant Aerated, Autoclaved Concrete (AAC) for the foundation and exterior walls of the home. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Pete Ibert sits among the rubble of his house.</title>
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                                      <title>Rolling out new FIRMs</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Laws+Licenses+Permits/Getting+a+Permit/Your+Flood+Zone/flood_maps/Rolling+out+new+FIRMs.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:42:50 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[In 2003, FEMA began modernizing its Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), updating flood risk information and creating maps in digital form. This process in Louisiana was fast-tracked following the 2005 hurricane season. To support community involvement in the transition to new maps, web sites have been developed that display the existing FIRMs, advisory information, and the preliminary Digital FIRMs. This page describes those support systems in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/laws+licenses+permits/getting+a+permit/your+flood+zone/flood_maps/"><![CDATA[Flood Maps]]></category>
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                                      <title>Checklist for Termite Resistance</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/Checklists/Checklist+for+Termite+Resistance.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 20:29:34 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Use this checklist to explore and select features and components of a sustainable house in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/my_house/checklists/"><![CDATA[Checklists]]></category>
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                                      <title>Formosan Subterranean Termite Damage and Detection</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/Formosan+Subterranean+Termite+Damage+and+Detection.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2005 22:12:35 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Most people are aware of the damage fire and severe weather can do to their homes, but many overlook the threat of termites. Photos of termite damage and signs of termite infestation are included in this publication, which covers Formosan subterranean termites and other subterranean termites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>AMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Alan L. Morgan)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Formosan Subterranean Temite Damage and Detection</title>
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                                      <title>Understanding Heating and Air Conditioning</title>
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                                      <description><![CDATA[Understanding Heating and Air Conditioning - Taming the Dragon - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Licensed, Bonded, and Insured - What's That?</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:55:26 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Hazards Involved in Self-Contracting</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:36:07 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[There are risks and requirements involved in self-contracting. Building your own home almost never ends up costing less than you anticipated. There almost always will be extra costs associated with something that happens as a result of mistakes made, or unforeseen situations that require additional work. The risk can cost you more than what it is worth. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>SGJohnson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sheldon G. Johnson)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Professional Roles -- The Landscape Architect</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:03:54 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The role of a residential landscape architect is varied and can be complex.  In very broad terms, a residential landscape architect generally develops and provides design plans for a homeowner’s property that utilizes both landscape and hardscape (built structures or constructed elements such as patios or arbors) elements to provide beauty and function for the homeowner, as well as to solve any related issues. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Professional Roles – The Energy Rater</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:27:46 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[An energy rater assesses a house to determine the home’s level of energy efficiency. This audit , called a rating. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Professional Role: The Residential Building Inspector</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:45:34 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The residential building inspector examines residential projects under construction to ensure they are being built according to the building codes adopted by the state and/or local municipality.  In so doing, the building inspector helps protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Residential inspectors are typically employees of the local jurisdiction, but may be third-party providers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Insulating Walls that don't have Weather Barriers</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:06:36 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Hundreds, if not thousands, of older homes damaged in Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Ike, are waiting to be rebuilt. Rising energy costs, the focus on reducing carbon emissions, and the green movement are driving energy-efficient building practices. This has put insulation, air sealing and weatherization high on the safer, stronger, smarter rebuilding list of desirable features. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>WRobinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Bill Robinson)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Stopping Air Infiltration in Existing Homes</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:15:58 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Stopping Air Infiltration in Existing Homes through Caluking and Weatherstripping - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Anchoring and Strapping a Raised Floor Structure</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:55:37 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Lead Safety in Remodeling</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:10:22 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <dc:creator>GRay@agcenter.lsu.edu (Glenn Ray)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Basic Moisture Management in Walls</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:50:38 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>How Non-Profit Agencies Can Help You</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:22:32 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[One thing many people have in common with their neighbor(s) is a belief and pride in their personal independence. It can be very hard for some people to ask for assistance. As the events of the last part of the first decade of the 21st century have shown us, sometimes we all need a little help. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LGuidry@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lucile Guidry)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>URBANbuild Brings Homes, Knowledge</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/URBANbuild+Brings+Homes+Knowledge.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:56:06 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The URBANbuild program gives students hands-on experience building a structure while also making a productive contribution to the recovery of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Staying Home Longer</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:45:48 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Gerald Brennan was 84 years old when he observed, “Old age takes away from us what we have inherited and gives us what we have earned.”  He was referring to those physical capacities we are born with, but, if some of the things we have earned over time such as our unique identities and our homes, then circumstances and old age may well take those away from us also. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LGuidry@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lucile Guidry)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Safe, Accessible Bathrooms</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:31:47 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[It is no secret that the bathroom is the site of many home accidents. Many people take measures to reduce the possibility of injuries—most notable by reducing “slipperiness” with higher friction mats, coatings and by attaching “safety tread” type materials. This is a good start, but, it is only the beginning. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LGuidry@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lucile Guidry)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Accessible Kitchens</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:36:47 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[A kitchen is often thought of as the “heart of the home.” For generations, families and friends have gathered in the kitchen to make and break bread and to engage in a wide range of social activities. Today, we live longer than our predecessors did and as a result, are less likely to be as dexterous as we once were and significantly less mobile. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Accessible Laundry Rooms</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:41:33 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[An accessible home incorporates adaptation and accommodation preparations and installations in living and work areas that can make a dwelling safe and functional to the residents for a lifetime. Making a home more accessible for life is a good investment on every level. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Broadcast Baits for Fire Ant Control</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:30:08 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[A Southern IPM Center publication.  When choosing a broadcast bait to control imported fire ants, consumers and professional pesticide applicators face a confusing array of brand names and active ingredients with varying product performances. This guide addresses common concerns about broadcast baits to help consumers and professionals choose products that best fit their needs and situations. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <title>Save Energy by Changing Bulbs Settings and Appliances</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:32:18 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Floor Insulation - Raised Home Construction</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:27:35 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Raised Floor Construction - Ventilation</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:23:16 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Information about meeting code for ventilation of raised floor construction homes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Tankless Water Heater</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:14:55 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Determine whether a tankless water heater is right for your home. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Finding a Contractor - Using the LSU AgCenter Online Rebuilding Registry</title>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Using the LSU AgCenter Online Rebuilding Registry</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:55:30 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[This Online Learning Module provides instruction on how to create a personal account on the Online Rebuilding Registry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Community Rebuilding Expo - Vermilion Parish</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Events/rebuilding_information_station/Community+Rebuilding+Expo++Vermilion+Parish.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:55:36 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Abbeville High School is the venue for a day of presentations and real-world demonstrations of sustainable rebuilding and flood damage prevention methods. Plan to come to Abbeville February 28th for formal presentations, information educational seminars and demonstrations, and visits with professionals involved in recovery and rebuilding. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LGuidry@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lucile Guidry)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Savings Strategies</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 02:18:36 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Who Needs Insurance?</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Laws+Licenses+Permits/Getting+a+Permit/Your+Flood+Zone/flood_maps/Who+Needs+Insurance.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:41:14 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Almost everyone who lives in the 15 coastal parishes that... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>HCapello@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr. Henry T. Capello)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/laws+licenses+permits/getting+a+permit/your+flood+zone/flood_maps/"><![CDATA[Flood Maps]]></category>
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                                      <title>Choosing a Conventional Water Heater</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Learning+Modules/Choosing+a+Conventional+Water+Heater.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:03:03 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to choose the right water heater for your home by choosing the best fuel type, size, first hour rating (FHR), energy efficiency, and assess the cost. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Insulating Your Home</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:12:37 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Choosing the best method to insulate your home. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Careful Cleanout - Gutting a Historic Building</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Getting+Started/Build+Rebuild+Restore/Restoring+Damaged+Home/Careful+Cleanout++Gutting+a+Historic+Building.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:42:05 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Thousands of older and historic homes in New Orleans were affected by Hurricane Katrina and the flooding that followed. But that does not mean that every material with mold on it needs to be discarded - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Alternatives To Air Conditioning</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[An explanation of cooling mechanisms and effective alternatives to air conditioning. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Are You Ready for Rain?</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Flood+Wind+Water/Are+You+Ready+for+Rain.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2005 21:10:12 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[In Louisiana, waters rise - from rain and tidal surge. It can happen anytime, anywhere, to anybody. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Removing Odors from Refrigerators and Freezers after a Power Outage</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Getting+Started/recovery_assistance/Removing+Orders+from+Refrigerators+and+Freezers+after+a+Power+Outage.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:56:48 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Steps to rid your refrigerator and freezer of noxious odors after a power outage. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Accessibility</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Learning+Modules/Accessibility.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:58:16 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[This modules deals with accessing the raised floor contruction home - whether you are handicapped or not - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Reaching Your Goal through Financial Management</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Learning+Modules/Reaching+Your+Goal+through+Financial+Management.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:28:25 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Charting your way to Home Ownership, "Reaching Your Goal through Financial Management" - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Navigating Your Way to a New Home</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Learning+Modules/Navigating+Your+Way+to+a+New+Home.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:22:27 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Charting your course to home ownership, "Navigating your way to a new home" - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Soils Moisture and Termites</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Learning+Modules/Soils+Moisture+and+Termites.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:59:12 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Raised Floor Construction, Soils Moisture and Termites - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>History of Raised Floor Construction</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Learning+Modules/History+of+Raised+Floor+Construction.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:32:40 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Materials for Sills, Joists, and Sub-flooring</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:05:37 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Raised Floors and the National Flood Plain Insurance Program (NFIP)</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Learning+Modules/Raised+Floors+and+the+National+Flood+Plain+Insurance+Program+NFIP.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:38:58 GMT</pubDate>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Raised Floor foundations</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Learning+Modules/Raised+Floor+foundations.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:43:31 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Raised Floor Construction in Louisiana, Foundations - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>LArning@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lilli Arning)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>A Portrait of the Vision</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2005 19:23:27 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The new master site plan creates a portrait of the vision for Louisiana House – Home and Landscape Resource Center. It shows the long-range plan for its seven-acre site on Gourier Lane, west of Nicholson Drive and adjacent to the LSU golf course and shop. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>SScallan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandra Scallan)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Inscribed Brick Order Form</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2005 21:55:51 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Imagine walking through beautifully landscaped grounds and seeing a brick paver with your name permanently engraved on it. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>SScallan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandra Scallan)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Gifts And In-kind Donations To LaHouse</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/get_involved/Gifts+and+Inkind+Donations+to+LaHouse.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:56:38 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Gifts and letters of commitment for in-kind donations should be addressed to Chancellor William Richardson and mailed to this address. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>SScallan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandra Scallan)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Floodwalls</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Remodeling+Renovation/Preventing+Flood+Damage/Floodwalls.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 18:33:31 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[A floodwall is a self-supporting barrier to floodwater. It may look like a garden wall or privacy fence, but it has more internal reinforcing and a more substantial foundation. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Your Home and the Sun</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Energy/Your+Home+and+the+Sun.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 03:11:09 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[In Louisiana's hot, humid climate, it is most important to minimize solar heat gain in the summer. How you orient the home in relation to the sun can make a big difference in your heating and cooling bill. Other goals include maximizing passive solar heat gain in the winter, capturing mild season breezes, and landscaping to best solar effect. In addition, solar orientation can be important if you're planning to use solar heat and lighting or to convert solar energy to electrical energy. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Safe Room</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Flood+Wind+Water/Safe+Room.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2005 14:50:45 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The purpose of a safe room is to provide a space where you and your family can survive a tornado or hurricane with little or no injury. It is only safe when used wisely. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Safe Room - Last Room Standing</title>
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                                      <title>Finding out about Places You May Want to Live</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Getting+Started/Build+Rebuild+Restore/Building+New+Home/Building+New+Site/Finding+out+about+Places+You+May+Want+to+Live.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:15:27 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[If you're thinking of rebuilding in a new location, and would consider moving to a new community, you can do some "long distance" research on the Internet, but visit the new community before making a decision. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/getting+started/build+rebuild+restore/building+new+home/building+new+site/"><![CDATA[Building at a New Site]]></category>
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                                      <title>Stop Sewer Back-Up</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Remodeling+Renovation/Preventing+Flood+Damage/Stop+Sewer+BackUp.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 04:26:46 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[A back-flow valve in the common sewer line should allow sewer water to flow from the house to the sewer system, but prevent flow toward the house. To provide best protection from a flooded sewer system, the valve should provide a good seal and operate automatically. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Sewer Line Diagram</title>
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                                      <title>Design for Passive Solar Winter Benefits</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Energy/Design+for+Passive+Solar+Winter+Benefits.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:50:35 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[A passive solar home is designed to admit and store energy from the sun in winter for solar heating. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Figure 1)  Overhang for South-facing Windows</title>
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                                      <title>Instructions for using FEMA's Map Search tool</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Laws+Licenses+Permits/Getting+a+Permit/Your+Flood+Zone/Instructions+for+using+FEMAs+Map+Search+tool.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2005 04:09:10 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Detailed Instructions for using FEMA's Map Search tool to find your house on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/laws+licenses+permits/getting+a+permit/your+flood+zone/"><![CDATA[Your Flood Zone]]></category>
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                                      <title>Retain Traditional Urban Fabric When Rebuilding New Orleans</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Culture+Community/Historic+Preservation/Retain+Traditional+Urgan+Fabric+When+Rebuilding+New+Orleans.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2006 03:28:02 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[As New Orleans rebuilds, it is important to retain the nature of its traditional fabric which are the neighborhoods and streets, routes of public transportation, green spaces. We must also build with improvement of people’s lives in the neighborhoods in mind. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>Error@agcenter.lsu.edu (Error)</dc:creator>
                                      <image url="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/ADCCEA3A-6E85-43D1-912A-3F9FED1B6EB5/32433/BuildingInAHistoricDistrict.jpg" title="Building in a historic district">
                                        <url>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/ADCCEA3A-6E85-43D1-912A-3F9FED1B6EB5/32433/BuildingInAHistoricDistrict.jpg</url>
                                        <title>Building in a historic district</title>
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                                      <title>Waste Management</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Ideal+Home/Healthy+Eco+Friendly/Waste/Waste+Management.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2007 03:01:41 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Reducing the amount of waste produced when building and living in homes can make a big difference in the number, longevity and cost of needed landfills. One way to reduce construction waste is to design modules that have dimentions in increments of two feet, since many building materials come in sizes that are multiples of two feet. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>WRobinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Bill Robinson)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Waste Management. (Reproduced with permission from &amp;amp;quot;Builders Guide: Hot-Humid Climates&amp;amp;quot; by Joe Lstiburek, Building Science Corporation)</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/safer+stronger+smarter/ideal+home/healthy+eco+friendly/waste/"><![CDATA[Waste]]></category>
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                                      <title>LaHouse Building Systems and Features (West Wing)</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/about_lahouse/building_features/LaHouse+Building+Systems+and+Features+West+Wing.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:34:39 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Description of building systems and features on the west wing of LaHouse. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
                                      <image url="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/01C6A9B6-E9D8-42F5-839D-9B2247CD0C1A/53541/levelingsfootings2.JPG" title="continuous concrete footings">
                                        <url>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/01C6A9B6-E9D8-42F5-839D-9B2247CD0C1A/53541/levelingsfootings2.JPG</url>
                                        <title>continuous concrete footings</title>
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                                      <title>LaHouse Building Systems and Features (Garage)</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/about_lahouse/building_features/LaHouse+Building+Systems+and+Features+Garage.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:06:08 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[A room-by-room description of the systems and features of LaHouse. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Insulating concrete forms</title>
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                                      <title>LaHouse Building Systems and Features (East Wing)</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/about_lahouse/building_features/LaHouse+Building+Systems+and+Features+East+Wing.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:34:28 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Description of building systems and features of the East Wing of LaHouse. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
                                      <image url="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/1439087A-5AA7-4FF3-B26E-7E7F01458C66/53525/DSC_5871.JPG" title="Structural Insulated Panel System">
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                                        <title>Structural Insulated Panel System</title>
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                                      <title>Waiver of the Two-Year Time Limit for Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Flood+Wind+Water/Waiver+of+the+TwoYear+Time+Limit+for+Increased+Cost+of+Compliance+Coverage.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:42:11 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC)coverage to pay up to $30,000 for the cost of compliance with State or local floodplain managementlaws or ordinances (II1.D of the Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP)). In the event the requiredmitigation measures are not completed within two years from the date of the state's or community'sdeclaration of substantial damage and order that mitigation measures be taken, the ICC claim cannotbe paid a - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/safer+stronger+smarter/durability+hazards/flood+wind+water/"><![CDATA[Flood, Wind & Water]]></category>
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                                      <title>Design for a Lifetime</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Ideal+Home/Functional+Accessible+Adaptable/Universal+Design/Design+for+a+Lifetime.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 22:16:44 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Universal design is design for life. The goal is safe and independent living for just about anyone, any age, any size and any ability. With thoughtful planning and product choices for a new home, universal design can be achieved at little or no extra cost. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Universal Design - Bathroom</title>
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                                      <title>Moisture Basics</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Ideal+Home/Climate+Design+Basics/Moisture+Basics.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 22:16:58 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Water vapor is one of the many gases that make up air. A little water vapor is good; too much is trouble. The goal is to maintain an indoor relative humidity (RH) in the 40% to 60% range, for comfort and health benefits (including deterring the growth of mold). For optimal dust mite control, maintain an RH below 50%. Read more on moisture basics. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>WRobinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Bill Robinson)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Humidity and Health</title>
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                                      <title>Building Industry Professionals with Specialized Training</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Registry/Building+Industry+Professionals+with+Specialized+Training.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:45:51 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The National Association of Home Builders offers several "Designations" for industry professionals who complete specialized training. Check this page and the NAHB on-line directory to find professionals with NAHB Designations. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/registry/"><![CDATA[Registry]]></category>
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                                      <title>House Plan Requirements</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Laws+Licenses+Permits/Getting+a+Permit/House+Plan+Requirements.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:51:52 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[To obtain a building permit you'll need a description and drawings of your construction plans.  This page describes some minimum plan requirements. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/laws+licenses+permits/getting+a+permit/"><![CDATA[Getting a Building Permit]]></category>
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                                      <title>How Wind Affects Buildings</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2006 15:21:40 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Wind affects different homes in different ways, depending on their design, location and neighboring structures. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Wind flow over a house</title>
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                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/laws+licenses+permits/getting+a+permit/your+wind+zone/"><![CDATA[Your Wind Zone]]></category>
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                                      <title>Kitchen Design and Space Guidelines</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Ideal+Home/Functional+Accessible+Adaptable/Kitchen+Design+and+Space+Guidelines.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 05:37:02 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Use this list of guidelines to develop a convenient (family friendly and functional) kitchen plan. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Family-friendly, Functional and Adaptable Floor Plan</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Ideal+Home/Functional+Accessible+Adaptable/Family-friendly+Functional+Adaptable+Floor+Plan.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 01:01:23 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Plan your home with dual purpose rooms and ample storage, room to maneuver, designed to grow with your family. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/safer+stronger+smarter/ideal+home/functional+accessible+adaptable/"><![CDATA[Functional, Accessible & Adaptable]]></category>
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                                      <title>Heads of Termites</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 02:04:03 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Heads of the types of termites in Louisiana are shown. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Overview for Integrated Pest Management of Subterranean Termites in Louisiana</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/pest_management/Overview+for+Integrated+Pest+Management+of+Subterranean+Termites+in+Louisiana.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2005 18:39:19 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[This article provides an overview of integrated pest management of subterranean termites in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Hail and Freeze Hazards</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Freeze+Hail/Hail+and+Freeze+Hazards.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:24:12 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to protect your roofs and pipes from damages caused by hail and freeze hazards by reading this article. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/safer+stronger+smarter/durability+hazards/freeze+hail/"><![CDATA[Freeze & Hail]]></category>
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                                      <title>Improve Your Home to Improve Your Health</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:43:27 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[A home remodeling project – and your investment in it – can do so much more than update.  It can make your home a healthier place to live and breathe for you and your family. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DScimeca@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Scimeca)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Source Credits for Information</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Laws+Licenses+Permits/Getting+a+Permit/Your+Wind+Zone/Source+Credits+for+Information.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2005 23:46:10 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Resources  used in gathering information about wind resistance. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/laws+licenses+permits/getting+a+permit/your+wind+zone/"><![CDATA[Your Wind Zone]]></category>
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                                      <title>Information Needed to Get a Building Permit</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Laws+Licenses+Permits/Getting+a+Permit/Information+Needed+to+Get+a+Building+Permit.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[When you go to get building permt, you will need to provide certain information about your construction project. This page lists the most common items. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Dry Floodproofing</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2005 18:51:23 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Sealing a building so water will not enter is called dry floodproofing. The interior spaces, equipment and contents of the building stay dry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Dry floodproofing diagram</title>
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                                      <title>Types of Pumps</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2005 21:07:28 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Sump pumps sit in the sump. "Trash" or "utility" pumps usually sit above water level and draw through an inlet hose. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Diagram of Pumps</title>
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                                      <title>LaHouse building features (Throughout)</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/about_lahouse/building_features/LaHouse+building+features+Throughout.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:15:48 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Descriptions of building features thoughout LaHouse. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>LaHouse Building Systems and Features (Mid Section)</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:02:20 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Description of the building systems and features of the Mid-section of LaHouse. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Avoiding Scams</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Scams+Success+Stories/Avoiding+Scams.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:24:09 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Be on guard for people trying to take advantage of you or the situation. Here are a few things to be wary of. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/scams+success+stories/"><![CDATA[Scams & Success Stories]]></category>
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                                      <title>Practical Building Has Its Benefits</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Ideal+Home/Practical+Convenient/Practical+Building+Has+Its+Privileges.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:46:10 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[More does not always mean better. Learn the importance of building a house that is marketable, cost-efficient, and will keep its value for years to come. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/safer+stronger+smarter/ideal+home/practical+convenient/"><![CDATA[Practical & Convenient]]></category>
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                                      <title>Contracting Basics</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/la_house/news/Contracting+Basics.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2005 21:37:36 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Choosing the right contractors -- and knowing how to work with them -- can mean the difference between excellent work and shoddy work. Informed homeowners can save time and headaches and get the best value for their money. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Living with the Risk</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Flood+Wind+Water/Living+with+the+Risk.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2007 02:25:09 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Flooding directly affects thousands of Louisiana citizens living in and near flood hazard areas. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/safer+stronger+smarter/durability+hazards/flood+wind+water/"><![CDATA[Flood, Wind & Water]]></category>
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                                      <title>Choosing trees for hurricane resistance</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Landscape+Design/Prepare+Your+Site.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2007 03:29:40 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Trees and shrubs can provide a valuable buffer zone that can reduce storm damage to homes and property. Trees can be classified as hurricane survivor trees or hurricane victim trees. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>BJoffrion@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Bennett B. Joffrion)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Building Material Insights</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Beauty+of+Materials/Building+Material+Insights.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 17:59:52 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Building materials have performance characteristics that change with changing conditions. Controlling the conditions , or choosing the right materials for your conditions, can help you achieve maximum performance. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>WRobinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Bill Robinson)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Using Panels as Closures for Flood Protection</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Remodeling+Renovation/Preventing+Flood+Damage/Using+Panels+as+Closures+for+Flood+Protection.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:21:17 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Most floodproofing systems have openings that need to be closed and watertight during a flood. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Wind-resistant Roof Design</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Durability+Hazards/Flood+Wind+Water/Roof+Overhangs+and+Attachments.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 21:15:56 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Hip roofs (four-sided roof design) are more aerodynamic and inherently more resistant to uplift forces of high wind than gable end and other roof designs. If your home has a gable roof (two-sided pitched roof), the end wall takes a beating during a hurricane and typical framing methods create a vulnerable “hinge” line at the joint between levels. If not properly braced, it can collapse. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/safer+stronger+smarter/durability+hazards/flood+wind+water/"><![CDATA[Flood, Wind & Water]]></category>
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                                      <title>Wind-Resistant Small Project List</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Getting+Started/Build+Rebuild+Restore/Restoring+Damaged+Home/Home+Improvement+Project+List.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:52:23 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[This list of home improvements to increase wind resistance is divided into cost categories. You can tackle these projects one at a time, but remember – the more you do, the stronger your home will be against hurricane winds. The material below is from the Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS). Prices are pre-Katrina. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/getting+started/build+rebuild+restore/restoring+damaged+home/"><![CDATA[Restoring a Damaged Home]]></category>
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                                      <title>Location &amp; Directions - LaHouse Resource Center</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Innovations+Education/Location+Directions+LaHouse+Resource+Center.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:18:46 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[LaHouse Resource Center is located at the southwest edge of the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  It is on Gourrier Lane, between Nicholson Drive and River Road, adjacent the LSU golf course. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>SScallan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandra Scallan)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Checklist for Environmental Quality</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:52:36 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Use this checklist to explore and select features and components of an eco-friendly house in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Guide for Consumers</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:05:42 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Use the Registry to find state licensed or registered service providers who wish to work in your parish and who offer the services you need. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>About the Registry</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:59:59 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Learn about getting around in the Registry and about using this resource when building outside Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Guide for Building Industry Professionals</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:22:18 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Building professionals who are licensed or registered to operate in Louisiana can offer services used in building, remodeling or restoring homes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Reducing Humidity in an Energy-efficient Home</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Safer+Stronger+Smarter/Ideal+Home/Healthy+Eco+Friendly/Healthy+Indoor+Environment/Reducing+Humidity+in+an+Energy+Efficient+Home.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 03:41:34 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Energy-efficient homes in a humid climate, especially when ductwork is well sealed or within the conditioned space, need little or no cooling during periods of mild temperature, resulting in not enough dehumidification and higher than desired indoor humidity. The best solution is not to sacrifice energy efficiency, but to add dehumidification - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>SFair@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sheri R. Fair)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>Dehumidifying Ventilation System  (FIgure 1).</title>
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                                      <title>Water-inflated Barriers Series</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2005 18:54:45 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Water-inflated tubing is a new and effective emergency method of closing a gap, temporarily raising the height of an existing levee or putting a barrier around a building. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Wet Floodproofing</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2005 20:50:55 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[The phrase “wet floodproofing” may sound like a contradiction, but it is the label used to refer to a collection of methods intended to reduce damage to a building when flooding occurs. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Louisiana House Styles - Described</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2007 04:17:47 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Louisiana has housing stock representing six styles: Vernacular, Victorian, Classical, Arts and Crafts, Ranch and Modern. Brief descriptions are provided for each of these styles. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Flood Wraps and Temporary Shields</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Remodeling+Renovation/Preventing+Flood+Damage/Flood+Wraps+and+Temporary+Shields.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:36:31 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[You can keep shallow flood water out of a slab-on-grade home using plastic sheeting supported by the wall of the building or on special stands away from the wall. This is an emergency protection measure that is more effective than using sandbags, but does require advance preparation. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Control of Other Indoor Pollutants</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:34:17 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Other common unhealthy indoor pollutants include:  pesticides; formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from pressed wood products, paints, finishes, adhesives, solvents, carpeting, upholstery, draperies, and household products, etc... Read more information about controlling indoor air pollution and radon-resistant construction. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>SFair@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sheri R. Fair)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>CRI – IAQ Label (Indoor Air Quality Carpet Testing Program)</title>
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                                      <title>Detailed Explanation of Permitting Requirements</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Laws+Licenses+Permits/Getting+a+Permit/Detailed+Explanation+of+Permitting+Requirements.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:31:05 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[When seeking a building permit, you may need addition documents.  This page describes the Flood Zone Determination, Elevation Certificate, Foundation Plan, Damage Inspection Rating and an On-Site Waste-Water Treatment Permit. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
                                      <category domain="http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/laws+licenses+permits/getting+a+permit/"><![CDATA[Getting a Building Permit]]></category>
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                                      <title>Three Ways to get the Floor Up</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Remodeling+Renovation/Preventing+Flood+Damage/Three+Ways+to+get+the+Floor+Up.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2005 16:19:46 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Elevating a building to prevent flood damage doesn't always mean picking up the entire structure. Explore these three ways to get the floor up. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Protecting New Buildings from Future Flood Damage</title>
                                      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Siting+Orientation/Flood+Wind+Fire+Ice/Protecting+New+Buildings+from+Future+Food+Damage.htm</link>
                                      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:10:48 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[New homes in flood prone areas are protected from flood damage by building living space above expected flood levels. Learn more about elevated foundations and development regulations. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>Error@agcenter.lsu.edu (Error)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Pollution Prevention and Ecosystem Protection</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:46:07 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Look for alternative materials that are environmentally safe to help protect our earth's ozone layer. Read how using a design concept and system called permaculture to create sustainable human environments - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>RHendrick@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rodney D. Hendrick)</dc:creator>
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                                      <title>Appliances with Low Life-cycle Costs</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:22:04 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Look for Energy Star appliances and compare EnergyGuide labels to invest in appliances with a low life cycle cost. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                                      <dc:creator>DBankston@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Joseph D. Bankston)</dc:creator>
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                                        <title>EnergyGuide Label</title>
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                                      <title>Control of Combustion Pollutants</title>
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                                      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:03:37 GMT</pubDate>
                                      <description><![CDATA[Burning creates several combustion pollutants, including carbon monoxide (CO). In high levels, CO is deadly, but low levels are also harmful. Every source of combustion in the home should be vented to the outdoors. Read more on controlling combustion pollutants. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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