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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:43:09 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/"><rss:title>Root Business Tools</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2009-01-06T18:43:09Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/11/20/happiness-no-tv.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/11/6/buying-a-house-in-akron-howard-hanna-acquires-realty-one.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/11/4/walk-the-walk-obama.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/9/12/best-definition-of-brand-ive-heard.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/8/7/current-project.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/7/8/pickens-plan.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/6/23/strategy-tactics-from-sun-tzu.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/6/12/we-dunked-the-boss-for-charity.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/6/1/guinness-world-record-great-marketing-by-firefox.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/5/28/dell-deceives-customers-surprise-surprise.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/11/20/happiness-no-tv.html"><rss:title>Happiness = NO TV</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/11/20/happiness-no-tv.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Dan Root</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-11-20T23:00:57Z</dc:date><dc:subject>STEAL This Idea</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's official.&nbsp; Happy people watch less television from the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/20/health/research/20happy.html?em">NY Times.<br /></a></p>
<p>I went over 5 years sans TV and it was great.&nbsp; I don't know if I was any happier at that point compared to now.&nbsp; There were too many other factors but I would definately recommend an extended TV fast for anyone who hasn't done it.</p>
<p>You'll find all kinds of time you never had before and I'll bet you fill that time with things you "never had time for" like:</p>
<ul>
<li>going to the gym</li>
<li>reading</li>
<li>visiting friends and family</li>
<li>doing that one thing "you always wanted to do"</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/11/6/buying-a-house-in-akron-howard-hanna-acquires-realty-one.html"><rss:title>Buying a house in Akron? (Howard Hanna Acquires Realty One)</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/11/6/buying-a-house-in-akron-howard-hanna-acquires-realty-one.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Dan Root</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-11-06T13:50:19Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Ohio Business</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The top 2 real estate agencies in Northeast Ohio, <a href="http://www.howardhanna.com/pressrelease/realty_one.asp">Howard Hanna and Realty One, are now one.&nbsp;</a></p>
<p><strong>What does this mean for anyone buying or selling a house in Northeast Ohio?</strong></p>
<p>Even though Howard Hanna has about 37% market share, don't expect your house to sell faster or get a better selection as a buyer going through HH.&nbsp; Almost all listings go throught the MLS (Multiple Listing Service).&nbsp; So all agents, regardless of agency size have access to the same information.</p>
<p>Expect a shakeup among the top agents.&nbsp; With more power, Howard Hanna is more likely to take a larger chunk of commissions from agents.</p>
<p>I personally prefer the service of smaller agencies like <a href="http://www.aplace2live.com/">Penney Real Estate</a>.&nbsp; I bought my house through Will Penney and couldn't be happier.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/11/4/walk-the-walk-obama.html"><rss:title>Walk the Walk Obama</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/home/2008/11/4/walk-the-walk-obama.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Dan Root</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-11-04T21:42:29Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.rootbusinesstools.com/storage/ObamaLogo.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1225835280176" alt="" /></span></span>I don't want to call it too early but all signs point to Obama.&nbsp; I'm not a Obama supporter as a candidate but once he's my president, I want to see him do well.</p>
<p>Any good manager knows that <strong>anything that is measured, improves.</strong>&nbsp; In the next few weeks, with the help of some friends, I'll be launching a new site <a href="http://www.walkthewalkobama.com">Walk The Walk Obama</a>.&nbsp; This site will list all of Obama's campaign