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<title><![CDATA[Church group donates 10 Thanksgiving dinners to I-CARE]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/nov/20/church-group-donates-10-thanksgiving-dinners-i-car/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[As Thanksgiving nears, the harsh realities associated with the nation's less-than-stellar economy become more pronounced. And few have a greater awareness of these bleak facts than those in the people-helping business.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Husband-and-wife team create card game]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/nov/19/husband-and-wife-team-create-card-game/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[With two Holy Spirit cards laid out on the coffee table, Judy Turner picked up the die and rolled.
"I'm going to win the game," she said.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Iredell Health Department: Flu vaccines behind schedule]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/nov/18/iredell-health-department-flu-vaccines-behind-sche/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[The Iredell County Health Department is trying to alleviate people's fears of taking the H1N1 vaccination through their nose.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Nurse practitioners look to spread word]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/nov/14/nurse-practitioners-look-spread-word/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Physicians work with patients to treat what ails them, but nurse practitioners reach out beyond their patients' medical needs.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Vet offers treatment, peace of mind with house calls]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/nov/13/vet-offers-treatment-peace-mind-house-calls/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[When Alice Smith needed to take her dalmatian mix to the veterinarian, she wasn't sure hat she was going to do.

Jody, her 90-pound dog, wasn't accustomed to riding in a car, and even putting a leash on him proved to be difficult.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Iredell Cancer Fund food sale slated for Nov. 21]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/nov/12/iredell-cancer-fund-food-sale-slated-nov-21/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Organizers of the 18th annual Holiday Food Sale for the Iredell Cancer Fund hope this year's event can rival that of years past.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[STD rates increase in Iredell]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/oct/29/std-rates-increase-iredell/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[The number of diagnosed sexually transmitted diseases in Iredell County continues to climb.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News from the faith community]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/oct/28/news-faith-community/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Here is a look at what's going on in the local faith community... ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:15:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[African children's choir to perform in Statesville]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/oct/26/african-childrens-choir-perform-statesville/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Through energetic movement, upbeat music and colorful costumes, the 19 young members of the Daraja Children's Choir of Africa will share their culture, faith and stories with the Statesville community on Friday, Oct. 30, at Fairview Baptist Church.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[When everyone has a bad day]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/oct/22/when-everyone-has-bad-day/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Whether you blame it on the full moon, too little sleep the night before or too much sugar for breakfast, every mom knows that kids just have bad days.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The chemistry of love: How 'falling' affects us]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/oct/22/chemistry-love-how-falling-affects-us/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Most married people look back on the early days of their relationship with nostalgia. To be "in love" is a natural high. You feel like the world is suddenly safe and the future is brilliantly hopeful and exciting. 
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Baby fair helps expectant parents prepare for big day]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/oct/22/baby-fair-helps-expectant-parents-prepare-big-day/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Knowing what to expect can help relieve the nerve of expectant moms and dads.

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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting a better start: Plan ahead for breakfast]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/oct/22/getting-better-start-plan-ahead-breakfast/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Getting breakfast can be a hassle for many people. Whether it's lack of sleep that causes you to keep hitting the snooze button or your kids' resistance to eating when you put the food on the table, breakfast can unfortunately become a fleeting or non-existent event during the week. And that's bad news if you want to stay healthy. (Yes, I know that's just one more thing to worry about during a stressful week!)
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fire demonstration shows importance of sprinklers]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/oct/22/fire-demonstration-shows-importance-sprinklers/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[In less than three minutes, the small room was overrun by thick black smoke and flames, making survival for anyone who would be inside seemingly impossible.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hot-headed nature only leads to muddle issues]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/oct/22/hot-headed-nature-only-leads-muddle-issues/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[When my co-worker pointed the gun at me, I was surprised at how small it looked. Then I got mad. 

No, not mad. Downright, vein-bulgingly outraged that this rock-brained harpy was aiming a gun at me! 
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Crossroads feels sting of budget cuts]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/oct/21/crossroads-feels-sting-budget-cuts/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[The status of several programs provided by Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare remains uncertain as management tries to cope with a $329,000 deficit in its service budget.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[LNRMC holds surgical weight loss seminar]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/oct/20/lnrmc-holds-surgical-weight-loss-seminar/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Lake Norman Regional Medical Center will hold a free educational seminar, Understanding Surgical Weight Loss on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at the hospital.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:03:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Four flu shot clinics slated for Iredell this month]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/oct/20/four-flu-shot-clinics-slated-iredell-month/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[The Iredell County Health Department will distribute seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines during four clinics this month, the first of which is today in Mooresville.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wellness shift seen in company health plans]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/oct/18/company-health-plans-may-penalize-smokers-obese/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[A growing number of employers are making their workers' health a primary concern of their businesses.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Iredell Memorial receives national recognition for workplace wellness]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/oct/17/iredell-memorial-receives-national-recognition-wor/lifestyles/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[The American Heart Association announced that Iredell Memorial Hospital has achieved national Gold level Start! Fit-Friendly recognition for promoting physical activity and health in the workplace. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:13:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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