<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:33:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@localnorth/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Good Joke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Q: What do you call a snobbish criminal going down stairs? A: A condescending con descending. 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Today I want]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/webcomic/@localnorth/web-comic-review-prague-race</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/webcomic/@localnorth/web-comic-review-prague-race</guid><category><![CDATA[webcomic]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[localnorth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2018 04:07:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/W5LtFUPm6g774G2LPx8CTVHrbGQ778Sw45DBMcdCiED7auGr4tNuAoguMPzJB4QzcNkcyNCJQicSGr3oQiRk1qq4udMMVgoMqLSTai3q18SHfUdeGfdN8DvkkK8wzXgKAhgw7aKtdxAKfB2tiHkFohMMEYQJi?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webcomic Review: Cucumber Quest]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is my first webcomic review - something I've always wanted to do! Though I myself am not a comic creator, I have had a love of comics since I was a kid. 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Two tasty loaves topped with rosemary, drizzled olive oil, and rock salt - served with some olive oil and balsamic.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@localnorth/20180222t013704160z-post</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@localnorth/20180222t013704160z-post</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[localnorth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:37:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/X37EMMe7x1WHU1AUsTxJ3Qrr9pjeL4MUUsD1b1shurjrF7v8mh15vRaonmNuDWt5FFPC6Y741cu2H2z6tvs8Xr6YfHNpef9Exeb2E?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Beneficial Function of Passive Aggressiveness in Scandinavian and Minnesotan Culture: MN Culture Pt. 4/5]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2017 alone Minnesota was ranked the #1 “happiest” state in the US, and the Twin Cities were ranked #1 in terms of livability, bike friendliness, and most healthy/active. Yet for so many, Minnesota is]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/culture/@localnorth/the-beneficial-function-of-passive-aggressiveness-in-scandinavian-and-minnesotan-culture-mn-culture-pt-4-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/culture/@localnorth/the-beneficial-function-of-passive-aggressiveness-in-scandinavian-and-minnesotan-culture-mn-culture-pt-4-5</guid><category><![CDATA[culture]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[localnorth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:40:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs78F7EvAYi36GTrka7tTxB3XEzpRfCJUedKdhWp5PRtFf3wdQnUc6odvD3pfJymix4BWiQPwXXT6edagsNWuZDjHTVHvvCn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's Healthiest City: Minnesotan Culture Pt. 3/5]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2017 alone Minnesota was ranked the #1 “happiest” state in the US, and the Twin Cities were ranked #1 in terms of livability, bike friendliness, and most healthy/active. Yet for so many, Minnesota is]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/culture/@localnorth/america-s-healthiest-city-minnesotan-culture-pt-3-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/culture/@localnorth/america-s-healthiest-city-minnesotan-culture-pt-3-5</guid><category><![CDATA[culture]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[localnorth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2018 22:12:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs762TkRLhKMarusMk7DMUT89r1kDdH5Ld2qMfMFB5TBVJjnggyS2fQyfVfAoqvkjd8HCWBi1seHCgqVRdvMsP88iXTADTmQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Quick Newcomer Questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello all, Two quick questions! What does it mean when the dollar amount is crossed out on a post? I see this occasionally on posts but unclear on the reason. Similarly, what does it mean when someone's]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/help/@localnorth/two-quick-newcomer-questions</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/help/@localnorth/two-quick-newcomer-questions</guid><category><![CDATA[help]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[localnorth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 05:45:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7b4bio5hobgu85mFpLjsB5bdcQRiiGHJEPFYM5SshKqbtQckNtXVk52GEJqBxiHDmb2KTbXTNbsQPVJLQomuNS17ZGGjyKNFG3GK1pJGavutXKjYJNFesu6jNnEFpamJqW6BSUdDjwJebmZTEdqBMR6S3FQz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civilization]]></title><description><![CDATA[Civilization I spied this creation on a hike last summer along the Pacific Ocean. 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Yet for so many, Minnesota is]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/culture/@localnorth/the-happiest-place-in-america-also-healthiest-most-livable-and-bike-friendly-pt-2-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/culture/@localnorth/the-happiest-place-in-america-also-healthiest-most-livable-and-bike-friendly-pt-2-5</guid><category><![CDATA[culture]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[localnorth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 23:50:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7b4bio5hobgu85mFpLjsB5bdcQRiiGHJEPFYM5SshKqbtQckNtXVk52GEJqBxiHDmb2KTbXTNbsQPVJLQomuNS17ZGGjyKNFG3GK1pJGavutXKjYJNFesu6jNnEFpamJqW6BSUdDjwJebmZTEdqBMR6S3FQz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Newcomer Questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi all, I have a few general logistic and etiquette questions. I'm a baby Steemian, so any help is much appreciated! 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Minnesotan Culture Pt. 1/5]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2017 alone Minnesota was ranked the #1 “happiest” state in the US, and the Twin Cities were ranked #1 in terms of livability, bike friendliness, and most healthy/active. Yet for so many, Minnesota is]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/culture/@localnorth/the-happiest-place-in-america-also-healthiest-most-livable-and-bike-friendly-minnesotan-culture-pt-1-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/culture/@localnorth/the-happiest-place-in-america-also-healthiest-most-livable-and-bike-friendly-minnesotan-culture-pt-1-5</guid><category><![CDATA[culture]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[localnorth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:01:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs76A794S5xYtDKAWRBnwChNDoHi6XRcCyKFVZVz2mFmADhLDQSSFXY8777LJc6BLiPohAHAh4g7ThzhYEV3WNQZir5kZQAr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Local North?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi all! My name is Leigh and I'm excited to join the Steemit community! There are so many interesting stories and topics to explore, as well as engaging conversations to join. What is Local North? Local]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/introduceyourself/@localnorth/who-is-local-north</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/introduceyourself/@localnorth/who-is-local-north</guid><category><![CDATA[introduceyourself]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[localnorth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2018 22:18:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7b4bio5hobgu85mFpLjsB5bdcQRiiGHJEPFYM5SsnLqTDVQdU9C9CRuDW4fRDvXTWvK8fcEj1dcwoWWfhjLFhyzBqFNWCsbWko2djsTsQCt6BNAjTLUFdSSn2yNcuyTfDYgXA1tvVh7yxiAnszkHqwejBUSa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>