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		<title>How Long Is The Tour De France</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Tour de France is one of the most prestigious cycling events in the world, featuring only the top athletes. But how long is the Tour De France, and how does the competition work?
The Tour de France dates back to the 19th century, when a French sports newspaper created the first race to attempt to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Tour de France is one of the most prestigious cycling events in the world, featuring only the top athletes. But how long is the Tour De France, and how does the competition work?</p>
<p>The Tour de France dates back to the 19<sup>th</sup> century, when a French sports newspaper created the first race to attempt to win over readers from its competing newspaper. The very first race took place in 1903.</p>
<p>The Tour de France is held in July. It is regarded as the most famous of the three â€śGrand Toursâ€ť. The two other competitions are the â€śTour of Spainâ€ť, held in September, and the â€śTour of Italyâ€ť, held in May.</p>
<p>The Tour de France usually lasts around 21 days and spans an average of 2,000 miles, though the races have been longer or shorter on occasion. In fact, the race was more than 3500 miles long in 1926. There are usually about 20 teams competing with 9 players each.</p>
<p>The course spans over many parts of France, though it occasionally runs through other countries as well. It covers all types of terrain, from flat areas to steep mountainous regions. The cyclists compete in â€śstagesâ€ť, which are day-long race segments. Their overall times are computed and the winner is determined based on the best time. The race almost always ends on Champs-Elysees, which is a well-known cultural avenue in France.</p>
<p>Tour de France competitors are allowed 2 days off during the three-week period, which is used for rest or to move to another town where the race resumes.</p>
<p>Lance Armstrong is the only cyclist to have won the Tour de France 7 times. There are several athletes who have won it five times or less.</p>
<p>So how long is the Tour de France? It is usually around 2,000 miles long and takes about 3 weeks to complete.</p>
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		<title>How Long Is The Movie The Ring 2?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:25:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ring was a popular thriller that made more than 100 million dollars at the box office, making a sequel inevitable. If you havenâ€™t yet seen it, you may wonder how long is the move The Ring 2? Hereâ€™s a recap of the plot.
The movie is rated PG-13 and runs an hour and 51 minutes. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Ring was a popular thriller that made more than 100 million dollars at the box office, making a sequel inevitable. If you havenâ€™t yet seen it, you may wonder how long is the move The Ring 2? Hereâ€™s a recap of the plot.</p>
<p>The movie is rated PG-13 and runs an hour and 51 minutes. The Ring 2 got terrible reviews, which was a surprise since the first one was a hit with both fans and critics.</p>
<p>The original movie (The Ring) was about a cursed video tape that killed people 7 days after watching it. The main characters were Rachel, played by Naomi Watts, and her son Aidan. The evil spirit of Samara Morgan, a girl who had been frowned by her mother, caused people to die 7 days after viewing the tape. But Rachel and her son are able to thwart the evil spirit, but not before many people died.</p>
<p>In The Ring 2, Samaraâ€™s spirit is able to track Rachel and Aidan, who have moved from Seattle to a small town in Oregon. This time, Samara takes over Aidanâ€™s body and wreaks havoc on their lives. Samara causes bruises and other injuries on Aidan, which lead authorities to believe that Rachel is abusing her son. He is taken to a hospital while Rachel goes off to get answers and to figure out how to rid her family of Samara for good. In the end, she realizes she has to drown her son to rid him of the spirit. She submerges him in the bathtub, but is able to revive him afterwards. But then Rachel is somehow pulled into the video with Samara, and a battle ensues. Check out the movie for the climax!</p>
<p>So how long is the movie The Ring 2? It is an hour and 51 minutes in total.</p>
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		<title>How Long Does A Provisional License Last?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 20:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The real teenage dream is to drive a car. To do that, a teen must get a provisional license before he/she can become a full-fledged drivers license holder. In the U.S., how long a provisional license lasts depends primarily on the state in which you live.
Many schools offer drivers education classes to prepare teens for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The real teenage dream is to drive a car. To do that, a teen must get a provisional license before he/she can become a full-fledged drivers license holder. In the U.S., how long a provisional license lasts depends primarily on the state in which you live.</p>
<p>Many schools offer drivers education classes to prepare teens for the huge responsibility that is driving. The age of eligibility for a provisional license varies from state to state. Many states allow it at age 15, but others require a teen to be 16 or even older. In a few states like Arkansas and Alaska, youâ€™re able to get your permit the day you turn 14 years old.</p>
<p>The length of time a provisional license lasts also depends on the state issuing the licenseâ€”they all have different rules.</p>
<p>In some states, teens are required to hold permits for an entire year and must clock a certain number of driving hours before they are able to get a regular license. Other states require 6-9 months and 40-50 clocked hours on the road. Some states require you to have a certain number daytime driving hours as well as night hours.</p>
<p>All states require that a provisional license holder must be accompanied by an adult at all times. In some states, the age the adult is 18, in others that person has to be at least 21 years old. Some areas offer a permit period followed by a restricted license period, before a regular license is issued.</p>
<p>It seems these restrictions may be making it more difficult for teens to get on the road. A recent study indicated a 10% drop in teen drivers licenses over the past two decades. But if you are a teen who is approaching drive-time, check your state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website to find out what the rules are for you. The length of time a provisional license lasts depends on where you live and can range from 6 months to a year.</p>
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		<title>How Long Does A Cold Last</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:31:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Colds are one of the most common illnesses and affect most of us at one time or another. They are caused by â€śrhinovirusesâ€ť that float around in the air we breathe and infect us. Itâ€™s important to know how long a cold will last so we can protect ourselves and the people with whom we [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Colds are one of the most common illnesses and affect most of us at one time or another. They are caused by â€śrhinovirusesâ€ť that float around in the air we breathe and infect us. Itâ€™s important to know how long a cold will last so we can protect ourselves and the people with whom we interact.</p>
<p>For most people, cold symptoms will show up 2-3 days after a person is infected. The worst of the cold generally lasts 3-4 days, and this is the time when it is most contagious. But colds can last for 2-3 weeks, depending on the personâ€™s overall health and how well he/she takes care while sick. Itâ€™s also important to note that a cold is contagious even after the initial phaseâ€”you can still spread a cold 2 weeks into your symptoms.</p>
<p>If a cold does last more than ten days, you should check with your doctor to make sure itâ€™s not an infection or something more serious.</p>
<p>The best way to prevent a cold is to wash your hands and not touch your nose or mouth if you have been exposed to sick people. If you have a cold, try to be courteous and cough into your arm or a tissue. If you do get sick, get lots of rest, drink plenty of fluids and take Vitamin C (also a great way to prevent a cold). There are plenty of over-the-counter symptom relievers you can buy to ease the pain.</p>
<p>Despite what you may hear, the common cold is not caused by a draft, cold air, or walking around in the cold with wet hairâ€”those are old wives tales and are not true.</p>
<p>But if you doÂ get a cold and need to know how long it will last, it generally takes 3 days to a couple weeks, depending on the person.</p>
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		<title>How Long Does Amoxicillin Stay In Your Body</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quick answer for how long does Amoxicillin stay in your system? Amoxicillin will stay in your body for 24-48 hours.

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic with a half life of roughly one hour. Within 60 minutes of taking the medicine, the amount of Amoxicillin ingested will be reduced by one half. After 12 hours, the majority of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Quick answer for <strong>how long does Amoxicillin stay in your system?</strong> Amoxicillin will stay in your body for 24-48 hours.</p>
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<p><strong>Amoxicillin</strong> is an antibiotic with a half life of roughly one hour. Within 60 minutes of taking the medicine, the amount of Amoxicillin ingested will be reduced by one half. After 12 hours, the majority of medicine, about 95%, will be metabolized and expelled from the body in urine. Traces of Amoxicillin will appear in blood and urine for 24-48 hours depending on the quantity taken. Lingering side effects from Amoxicillin such as constant urination or diarrhea may appear for an additional 24 hours after the drug has been ejected from the body.</p>
<p><strong>Additional Drug Information:</strong></p>
<p>Amoxicillin is a semi-synthetic form of penicillin commonly used to treat bacterial infections. The common form of drug intake is through oral ingestion (swallowing).</p>
<p>It is one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for pediatrics and children. Amoxicillin is available in liquid form, chewable capsules, and oral tablets.</p>
<p>Side Effects of Amoxicillin include vomiting, disorientation, nausea, diarrhea, and easy fatigue.</p>
<p>A small percentage of people, 3 to 5%, develop a non-allergic skin rash up to 72 hours after ingestion of the drug. The &#8220;Amoxicillin rash&#8221; is non-fatal, simply incredibly itchy. If the rash occurs, stop taking the drug immediately and it should disappear within additional week. The rash is a NON allergic reaction. Should a true allergy reaction occur, seek immediate medical attention.</p>
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