<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Clout Wiki</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.cloutwiki.org/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.cloutwiki.org</link>
	<description>Chicago loves you when you got clout!</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:40:32 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1</generator>
		<item>
		<title>Looking Back At My Trip To San Francisco</title>
		<link>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/02/looking-back-at-my-trip-to-san-francisco/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/02/looking-back-at-my-trip-to-san-francisco/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:37:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cloutwiki.org/?p=139</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[My friend and I recently took a trip to San Francisco, and I have to say it was probably one of the best trips I&#8217;ve been on. I had never even been to California, so I guess it was so much fun because it was a new place. Finding a good vacation spot for my [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-143" title="san francisco" src="http://www.cloutwiki.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/san-francisco.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" />My friend and I recently took a trip to San Francisco, and I have to say it was probably one of the best trips I&#8217;ve been on. I had never even been to California, so I guess it was so much fun because it was a new place. Finding a good vacation spot for my friend and I isn&#8217;t always the easiest thing to do. Being that she&#8217;s gay, she often feels that she needs to go somewhere that many gays go to. I had no idea where a place like that could be, so I did some research and found that <strong><a href="http://www.gaytravelbuddy.com/the-castro/">San Francisco, Castro Area</a></strong> is a great place for gays to travel to. Here&#8217;s some tips if you choose to go there as well. Stay at Hotel Diva or the Westin in SOMA. Both of these places were beautiful, and I can&#8217;t really say anything negative about them. One place that I spent a little too much money at was &#8220;Best in Show&#8221;, which is a cute little dog toy shop. If you are a dog lover, then don&#8217;t skip that store! Finish up the day by going to &#8220;Blush&#8221;, which is a laid back wine bar.</p>
<p>Trust me, you won&#8217;t regret this trip!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/02/looking-back-at-my-trip-to-san-francisco/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Attention All Chicago Bride To Be&#8217;s</title>
		<link>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/02/attention-all-chicago-bride-to-bes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/02/attention-all-chicago-bride-to-bes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:43:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weddings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cloutwiki.org/?p=136</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s coming just time for Valentines Day. It&#8217;s the movie that is sure to bring a tear to all of them females in the audience. A movie about everlasting love, and about a man who just won&#8217;t give up on his love for his woman. I&#8217;m talking about the movie &#8220;The Vow&#8221;. The main story [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.cloutwiki.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wedding-rings.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-137" title="wedding rings" src="http://www.cloutwiki.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wedding-rings.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="234" /></a>It&#8217;s coming just time for Valentines Day. It&#8217;s the movie that is sure to bring a tear to all of them females in the audience. A movie about everlasting love, and about a man who just won&#8217;t give up on his love for his woman. I&#8217;m talking about the movie &#8220;The Vow&#8221;. The main story is about a couple who recently gets married, and the wife gets into a horrible car accident. She suffers from major memory loss, and can&#8217;t even remember her husband. It&#8217;s a movie that is a must see, especially for those in love. If you are a Chicago bride to be, then you have the chance to win tickets for this movie. All you have to do is &#8220;like&#8221; Glitz Event Design on Facebook, and you will be automatically entered to win. The winner will be announced on Valentines Day.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/02/attention-all-chicago-bride-to-bes/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Life is expensive</title>
		<link>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/02/life-is-expensive/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/02/life-is-expensive/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:24:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Guest Post]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cloutwiki.org/?p=133</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Authored by Rickey Combs I have come to the realization lately that life is expensive. We have had several expenses lately. First our power went out during a thunderstorm and I am pretty sure that lightning struck our stove. It has not worked since then and we were forced to buy a new one. Then [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Authored by Rickey Combs</p>
<p>I have come to the realization lately  that life is expensive.  We have had several expenses lately.  First our  power went out during a thunderstorm and I am pretty sure that  lightning struck our stove.  It has not worked since then and we were  forced to buy a new one.  Then our television began to get white dots  all over it.  It started with one, and eventually about a thousand dots  took over the screen until you could not see anything but white.  We  found a decent deal on a new TV so we bought a replacement.  Our cars  both had to get new brakes the next week.  Then our refrigerator died.  I  told my husband that if one more thing broke in our house, I was going  to lose it.  His response was, “Well at least we have looked into  different <a title="TEXAS Electricity providers deals" href="http://www.texaselectricityproviders.com/">TEXAS Electricity providers</a> so we are saving money each month on our power.”  He is always the  positive one in situations like this.   He is right and I have come to  the realization that I guess life is just expensive sometimes.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/02/life-is-expensive/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Speed Enforcer Cameras In Chicago</title>
		<link>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/02/speed-enforcer-cameras-in-chicago/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/02/speed-enforcer-cameras-in-chicago/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:17:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cloutwiki.org/?p=125</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Think going a few miles over the speed limit isn&#8217;t a big deal? Think again! A recent bill has been passed to allow speed enforcer cameras to be near parks and schools in Chicago. If you are caught going just 6-10 mph over the speed limit, you can get a $50.00 fine. If you are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.cloutwiki.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/speedometer.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-128" title="speedometer" src="http://www.cloutwiki.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/speedometer.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="239" /></a>Think going a few miles over the speed limit isn&#8217;t a big deal? Think again! A recent bill has been passed to allow speed enforcer cameras to be near parks and schools in Chicago. If you are caught going just 6-10 mph over the speed limit, you can get a $50.00 fine. If you are going 11 mph over the speed limit, then you will face a $100 fine. Many people say that the cameras won&#8217;t actually make Chicago a safer place, and they only thing that will come from this will be the state getting money. The people in charged of the bill disagree,and feel this will indeed help make Chicago a safer place. So the next time you drive by a school or park, make sure to check that speedometer a little closer.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/02/speed-enforcer-cameras-in-chicago/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Apartments in Chicago</title>
		<link>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/01/apartments-in-chicago/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/01/apartments-in-chicago/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:49:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cloutwiki.org/?p=121</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Finding the right apartment has never been easier. Before virtually everything was on the internet, you used to have to go see every apartment you were interested in person. This could be time consuming and just a waste of time. Life has gotten much easier and there are websites that now show pictures and sometimes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finding the right apartment has never been easier. Before virtually everything was on the internet, you used to have to go see every apartment you were interested in person. This could be time consuming and just a waste of time. Life has gotten much easier and there are websites that now show pictures and sometimes virtual tours of homes that you are interested in, no matter where that is. If you are looking for apartments for rent in Chicago, the internet makes it so easy to find the one that&#8217;s best for you &#8211; just search for stuff like <em>chicago apartments</em> and see what comes up in the results.</p>
<p>You can easily search the exact part of Chicago that you are interested in, and you can choose the ones that are in you&#8217;re price range. You can even narrow it down to the amount of bedrooms you would like, so your searches bring you even better results. Apartment owners can also use the website to their advantage, as they can find renters who are looking for their perfect apartment. Everyone benefits from online apartment searching, which will result in everyone getting what they need.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/01/apartments-in-chicago/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Destination Wedding In Fiji</title>
		<link>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/01/destination-wedding-in-fiji/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/01/destination-wedding-in-fiji/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:18:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weddings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cloutwiki.org/?p=114</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s one day that almost all girls dream about their whole lives, their wedding. They think about who their perfect husband would be,what their dress would look like,etc. Some girls dream about getting married in a church, while others would like to go above and beyond by choosing a beach wedding. From the sounds of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There&#8217;s one day that almost all girls dream about their whole lives, their wedding. They think about who their perfect husband would be,what their dress would look like,etc. Some girls dream about getting married in a church, while others would like to go above and beyond by choosing a beach wedding. From the sounds of the waves crashing ,to the soft warm wind blowing across the brides face, you really couldn&#8217;t imagine a better scene. Having a beach wedding really does sound like a dream come true, but this fantasy can quickly become a nightmare  if the weather doesn&#8217;t cooperate.</p>
<p>Although the months of May to early September does seem like the ideal time to have a beach wedding, it&#8217;s important to remember that the summer months often come with unexpected showers and even thunderstorms, so you&#8217;re taking a major risk in planning a beach wedding. Although it does include taking more time to travel, having a destination wedding is worthwhile if you&#8217;re dream is to get married on the beach. There are many places that you could plan your beach wedding while still staying on the safe side with the weather. <a href="http://www.namalefiji.com/romance-weddings-at-namale.aspx"><strong><strong>Fiji weddings</strong></strong></a> are a great option because it&#8217;s literally almost always warm and enjoyable, not to mention the beaches are absolutely breathtaking. Friends and family won&#8217;t ever forget a wedding in Fiji, and everyone will have memories for a lifetime. Once the wedding is over and friends and family have gone back home, the bride and groom can stay in Fiji for their honeymoon. A <a href="http://www.namalefiji.com/romance-honeymoon-anniversary.aspx"><strong>Fiji honeymoon</strong></a> is bound to be just as unforgettable as the wedding, and what can be better than starting your honeymoon without the hassle of going to an airport after your wedding?</p>
<p>So it turns out bride&#8217;s dreams really can come true!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/01/destination-wedding-in-fiji/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Moving is a hassle</title>
		<link>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/01/moving-is-a-hassle/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/01/moving-is-a-hassle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:31:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Random Thoughts]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cloutwiki.org/?p=110</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Contributed by Maria Ruiz Moving has been the biggest hassle in the world but I’m really happy we’re here and able to make this place a home at long last. I can’t wait until I get to unpack everything completely and paint the walls and really make the house look something like a home but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Contributed by Maria Ruiz</p>
<p>Moving has been the biggest hassle in the world but I’m really happy we’re here and able to make this place a home at long last. I can’t wait until I get to unpack everything completely and paint the walls and really make the house look something like a home but for now I’m just glad we’ve got the <a href="http://www.direc4u.com/tx/a/abilene/">http://www.direc4u.com/tx/a/abilene/</a> channels hooked up and locks on all the doors and things like that. I can’t imagine why people move all the time and HOW they do it…moving’s far more expensive than I remembered it being and that’s no joke! I can’t believe how much it cost between the movers and the truck and the paint and the boxes and all that and I had to get <a href="http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/childcare-costs">childcare</a> for the kids for the whole weekend just so we could get some stuff done around the house. I just don’t know how military families and others like that are able to get it done quickly and so often, it just blows my mind.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2012/01/moving-is-a-hassle/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Parking in Miami</title>
		<link>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2011/11/parking-in-miami/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2011/11/parking-in-miami/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:46:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cloutwiki.org/?p=103</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Flying in and out of Chicago can be very expensive. I’ve flown from coast to coast and all up and down the Eastern Seaboard. One thing’s for certain: no matter where I go, I always keep coming back to The Windy City. Having been on many airlines, I’ve flown in every seating arrangement imaginable. You [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Flying in and out of Chicago can be very expensive. I’ve flown from coast to coast and all up and down the Eastern Seaboard. One thing’s for certain: no matter where I go, I always keep coming back to The Windy City. Having been on many airlines, I’ve flown in every seating arrangement imaginable. You name it: Coach, Business Class and First Class –  I’ve flown them all. But no matter which class I fly, one thing remains constant – the cost for parking. This is a cost that most people forget to factor into their travel expenses. This prompted me to do some research and low and behold, cheap airport parking is available. For example, if you have a need for Miami airport parking, you’ll find that it’s available at a discount. The beauty of saving money on parking is that it doesn’t affect your comfort level. Think about it: you can either get packed into the worst seats in Coach, or you can save money by planning your parking effectively. Which would you choose? I know my choice, and it doesn’t involve lowering my comfort level on a long flight. So, do your research and check out some of these services. Perhaps you&#8217;ll do this on your next <a href="http://www.cloutwiki.org/2011/09/planning-a-vacation-consider-chicago/">vacation in Chicago</a>! I think you’ll find a good solution to your parking woes, with just a little bit of digging.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2011/11/parking-in-miami/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Taking advantage of free manis at Fashion’s Night Out</title>
		<link>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2011/11/taking-advantage-of-free-manis-at-fashions-night-out/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2011/11/taking-advantage-of-free-manis-at-fashions-night-out/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Random Thoughts]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cloutwiki.org/?p=99</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Guest post written by Melanie Graft I&#8217;m really into fashion, but not nearly as much as I am with beauty. So as soon as I saw that the event schedule for this year&#8217;s Fashion&#8217;s Night Out was posted online, I knew that I wanted to take advantage of it and squeeze as many things into [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Guest post written by Melanie Graft</p>
<p>I&#8217;m really into fashion, but not nearly as much as I am with beauty. So as soon as I saw that the event schedule for this year&#8217;s Fashion&#8217;s Night Out was posted online, I knew that I wanted to take advantage of it and squeeze as many things into it as possible. I thought I was going to die when I saw that Chanel in Soho was doing free manicures with their new fall colors that they released speciicially for FNO.</p>
<p>It ends up that there were so many great beauty events going on around the city that I had to make sure that I looked online and came up with a reasonable schedule for it. While I was doing that, I saw some info on <a href="http://www.cleartvbundle.com/internet_tv_bundle_deals.html">tv internet bundles</a>, showed it to my roommates and we decided to switch over our service to one of them.</p>
<p>I did go and get a manicure at Chanel done! I even broke down and bought one of their nail polish colors that were made special, even though I can normally only afford shades sold in drug stores. I guess you have to make exceptions for special events like that.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2011/11/taking-advantage-of-free-manis-at-fashions-night-out/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Alternative Degree Program – Chicago Residents</title>
		<link>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2011/10/alternative-degree-program-chicago-residents/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2011/10/alternative-degree-program-chicago-residents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Random Thoughts]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cloutwiki.org/?p=93</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people in Chicago are looking to change careers. Some will take a chance and find a low paying job to get a foot-in-the-door at a firm where they may otherwise not have a chance with. Others will scrimp and save in order to afford continuing education courses at a local university. This can get [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people in Chicago are looking to change careers. Some will take a chance and find a low paying job to get a foot-in-the-door at a firm where they may otherwise not have a chance with. Others will scrimp and save in order to afford continuing education courses at a local university. This can get very expensive. And then, there are those who stumble upon <a href="http://www.waldenu.edu">WaldenU.edu</a>.</p>
<p>When you go to their website, you&#8217;ll discover that <a href="http://www.waldenu.edu/Degree-Programs.htm">Walden University&#8217;s online degree programs</a> offer equivalent coursework to that of local colleges and universities in the Chicago area. As it can be a challenge to commute in and out of the city, these programs will save you the hassle of driving or taking public transportation on a daily basis. You&#8217;ll be able to take classes from home and earn the degree you want. It&#8217;s especially helpful for stay-at-home moms and dads. You&#8217;ll save the cost of a babysitter and spend more of that valuable time with your family.</p>
<p>Walden University is one of a number of online schools and you should certainly compare them with other quality online institutions. Depending on your budget and the curriculum you with to enroll in, they may be a good option. If you find that this is a viable option, visit this link to <a href="http://learn.waldenu.edu">learn about Walden</a>. In any case, if you don&#8217;t have a college degree, it&#8217;s a good idea to get one either through them or another school. The Chicago job market is highly competitive and you&#8217;re going to need every edge you can get in order to earn a good living in the windy city.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cloutwiki.org/2011/10/alternative-degree-program-chicago-residents/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

