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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Feb 6, 2010 - 9:24:45 PM';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Ilove the tile in my kitchen and bath, but I can\'t seem to keep the grout looking clean.  Any Suggestions?';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Jan 5, 2010 - 1:20:28 PM';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Just as squirrels store nuts for the colder months and bears hibernate away the winter, so too must homeowners prepare for the onslaught of winter weather. ';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Jan 2, 2010 - 2:57:29 PM';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Helpful Earth Choices - Check out our Earth Friendly Web Page for new products. In addition, here are some Helpful Ways to Save our Planet';
  syndicate.index++;  syndicate.article_title[ syndicate.index ] = 'ACE HARDWARE’S GIFT TO YOU: HASSLE-FREE DECORATING TIPS FOR A SAFE AND SPIRITED HOLIDAY';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Dec 21, 2009 - 4:02:11 PM';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Sneade’s Ace Home Center Offers Ideas to Help You Deck the Halls This Season<br/>\n<br/>\nDuring the winter holidays, we become a decoration nation, and Ace has some helpful tips to make your holiday more festive, regardless of whether your winters are white or green. It’s easy to forget the importance of safety during the holiday haze, but these easy projects from Ace will remind you ‘tis the season’ to be jolly and safe. <br/>\n';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Oct 27, 2009 - 3:45:27 PM';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Sneade\'s Ace Home Center Offers Tips for Your Home, So You Won\'t Be Left Out in the Cold';
  syndicate.index++;  syndicate.article_title[ syndicate.index ] = 'The Smart Alternative To Deck Replacement';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Oct 6, 2009 - 2:41:44 PM';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Deck RESTORE™ Liquid Armor Resurfacer.  It is the most cost effective, and environmentally conscious way to revitalize wood surfaces.';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'May 29, 2009 - 10:59:59 AM';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Before you mulch there is some preparation you should do to the areas you are mulching.  Mulch is last thing you want to do to make that landscaping project look picture perfect. ';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Apr 28, 2009 - 10:17:01 AM';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'You love taking care of your lawn.  Plus it gives you pleasure and satisfaction when your neighbor admires your weed-free landscaping.  While you might not expect your lawn to look like the lawn of a pro golf course, you wouldn\'t mind if it did.';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Mar 24, 2009 - 3:12:48 PM';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Add value and beauty to your home while providing your family with an enjoyable place to gather.';
  syndicate.index++;  syndicate.article_title[ syndicate.index ] = 'Your Energy Savings \"TOP 10\" List';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Nov 17, 2008 - 6:08:36 PM';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Important Ways to Conserve Both Heat - and Money - This Winter';
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