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				<title>Renting Tools For Your Home Improvement Project</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2006 12:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>rent tools</category><category>brick and mortar world</category><category>brick and mortar</category><category>amount of money</category><category>save money</category><category>renting</category><category>rental options</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/renting-tools-for-your-home-improvement-project</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are contemplating a one time home improvement project that you intend to undertake on your own, you may be wondering how you can save money on the tools that you will need for your project. If you are contemplating only one project, you likely would prefer not to have to invest a great deal]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you are contemplating a one time home improvement project that you intend to undertake on your own, you may be wondering how you can <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/save+money" rel="tag">save money</a> on the tools that you will need for your project. If you are contemplating only one project, you likely would prefer not to have to invest a great deal of money in the purchase of tools for that endeavor. <br /><br /> In point of fact, there are options available to you short of running out and making the purchase of tools for a one time home improvement project. For example, rather than investing a significant <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/amount+of+money" rel="tag">amount of money</a> in the purchase of tools for your home improvement project, you might want to give serious consideration to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/renting" rel="tag">renting</a> the tools that you will need for that endeavor. <br /><br /> In the 21st century, there are a number of different <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/rental+options" rel="tag">rental options</a> available to a person who is looking for tools to undertake a one time home improvement project. There are resources available to a person looking to do some home improvement work in both the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/brick+and+mortar+world" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/brick+and+mortar" rel="tag">brick and mortar</a> world</a> and on the Internet and World Wide Web. <br /><br /> In the proverbial real world, there are companies or businesses in many cities and communities the world over that specialize particularly in renting equipment, including tools, to people who are interested in undertaking home improvement projects. Many of these businesses will <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/rent+tools" rel="tag">rent tools</a> and equipment to a person interested in doing a home improvement project for either a short or a long term. <br /><br /> In addition to stores or shops in the brick and mortar world that specialize in renting tools and equipment, many home improvement centers now offer these types of products for rent as well as for sale. (Again, many people are involved in one time home improvement projects. Therefore, it makes more sense for these people to rent tools and equipment for the one time project rather than make the purchase of these items that they will not be using again in the future.) <br /><br /> Once again, if you are contemplating starting a home improvement project, consider renting tools, equipment and related items for your endeavor. In the end, you likely will be able to save a great deal of money on your one time home improvement project if you do rent tools and equipment rather than make a purchase of these items that you will not be using again in the future.   <bio>James Brown writes about Save on Hardware Tools and Hardware Tools Promotions <a href="http://www.hardwaretoolsonsale.com">http://www.hardwaretoolsonsale.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Are You Depressed Or Unhappy - What Is The</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2006 23:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>symptoms of depression</category><category>people suffering</category><category>sadness</category><category>feelings</category><category>suicide</category><category>sad</category><category>doctor</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/are-you-depressed-or-unhappy-what-is-the</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I'm glad you found my site and I hope this information is what you are looking for.  Do you know the difference between being depressed or just sad? I really think most people know the difference.  It is normal to feel sad from time to time. Everyone somewhere, sometime in lives will experience]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm glad you found my site and I hope this information is what you are looking for. <br /><br /> Do you know the difference between being depressed or just <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sad" rel="tag">sad</a>? I really think most people know the difference. <br /><br /> It is normal to feel sad from time to time. Everyone somewhere, sometime in lives will experience <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sadness" rel="tag">sadness</a>. Sadness is a natural reaction to something painful which has happened. Depression is more extreme. It is a clinical illness which has a lot more symptoms than sadness and can, if not treated lead to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/suicide" rel="tag">suicide</a>. <br /><br /> The difference between sadness and depression is a person experiencing <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/feelings" rel="tag">feelings</a> which they find upsetting can logically tell you what it is that is causing the unhappiness, whereas a person suffering from depression can not necessarily do so. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/people+suffering" rel="tag">People suffering</a> from sadness know their feelings will begin to heal over a period of time. A person suffering from depression will usually get worse and do not see an end to the situation. <br /><br /> Depression can last for weeks, months or years. It is not something that a person can merely 'snap out of,' much as they wish they could. It is just not possible. The feelings are intense and overwhelming and believe me; no-one wants to be contemplating taking their own life. <br /><br /> If a person has a loss of interest in life in their daily activities, job, relationship or socialising for more than about two to three weeks and their mood is out of character, then a visit to the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/doctor" rel="tag">doctor</a> would be in order. <br /><br /> Some of the main <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/symptoms+of+depression" rel="tag">symptoms of depression</a> are:  1. Tiredness/lethargy or inability to sleep (insomnia)  2. Loss of interest in social activities and sexual relations  3. Contemplating death and/or suicide  4. Lack of self worth and inappropriate guilt  5. Significant weight changes  6. Lack of focus <br /><br /> If you have any smptoms, you should visit your doctor. There are screening tests are available and there are a range of them available on the internet as well. <br /><br /> So take care of yourself. You are the most special person there in on this planet. There is no one else even remotely like you that has your talents, skills or abilities. You simply cannot be replaced and you have important things to do with your life. The only person you can control is yourself, so take care of yourself first and foremost. Everyone and everything else is out of your control. Start doing those things today that make you feel good. You know what they are. We're all counting on it!   <bio>Sintilia Miecevole, Administrator of <a href="<a href="http://www.depressiongla.com">http://www.depressiongla.com</a>"><a href="http://www.depressiongla.com">http://www.depressiongla.com</a></a> who provides comprehensive information or resources from depression, cause of depression, help and information to treatment and more. Be sure to visit <a href="<a href="http://www.depressiongla.com">http://www.depressiongla.com</a>"><a href="http://www.depressiongla.com">http://www.depressiongla.com</a></a> for further information </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Best Ways To Test Out A Luxury Car</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2006 05:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>luxury cars</category><category>cars design</category><category>luxury car</category><category>ins and outs</category><category>test drive</category><category>drivers</category><category>gas mileage</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-best-ways-to-test-out-a-luxury-car</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Luxury cars offer drivers the smoothest, most comfortable rides and have some of the most advanced engineering of any vehicles on the road. Many drivers and passengers alike wish that they could experience these beautiful driving machines, but only a select few people can count themselves lucky]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/luxury+cars" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/luxury+car" rel="tag">Luxury car</a>s</a> offer <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/drivers" rel="tag">drivers</a> the smoothest, most comfortable rides and have some of the most advanced engineering of any vehicles on the road. Many drivers and passengers alike wish that they could experience these beautiful driving machines, but only a select few people can count themselves lucky enough to own these exquisite cars that cost quite a pretty penny. If you are contemplating the purchase of a luxury car, you will want to be certain that your money is well spent. <br /><br /> Although there are plenty of consumer guides to luxury cars that can give you important information about things like safety statistics and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gas+mileage" rel="tag">gas mileage</a> for various models of cars, there are a few things that no guide can tell you. Some of those things include which luxury car's design is most suited to your driving style; which car's controls will be the most intuitive for you to use; and which car will be the most satisfying for you to drive. This means that you will want to spend some time behind the wheel of your luxury car of choice before you sign on the dotted line. <br /><br /> There are two ways to try out a luxury car before you buy. One is to take a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/test+drive" rel="tag">test drive</a>, and the other is to take out a short term rental on the car you are considering purchasing. Each of these choices has its own advantages and disadvantages. A test drive is free, which makes it more attractive to many drivers. A rental can cost quite a bit of money, even if you only rent the luxury car in question for a week or a few days. However, a test drive is rarely more than half an hour long, which can severely limit the kind of experience you can have in the car you are considering the purchase of. A rental offers a longer time frame that will allow you to really get to know the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ins+and+outs" rel="tag">ins and outs</a> of your potential car, allowing you to make a truly informed decision. With a rental, you will be able to travel the streets you normally traverse through the course of your day. This will give you a realistic picture of what it would be like to navigate and park with the luxury car you are contemplating. <br /><br /> Although in this way a rental is highly preferable to a test drive, a rental isn't always a practical or possible choice. Often, consumers who are comparing different luxury cars are interested in the hottest, newest cars on the market. These kinds of vehicles are often in great demand, which means that they are not likely to make it onto the lot at your local rental outlet. In these cases, try to get your dealer to allow you a longer test drive than the average customer. Occasionally, a salesperson will be willing to let you try a luxury car for up to twenty four hours. So even if a rental isn't an option, you may still be able to give the car a thorough spin around your neighborhood.   <bio>Gray Rollins is a featured writer for PellAuto. To learn more about luxury cars, visit us at <a href="http://www.pellauto.com/luxuryvehicleauctions/">http://www.pellauto.com/luxuryvehicleauctions/</a> and <a href="http://www.pellauto.com/sportscars/">http://www.pellauto.com/sportscars/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How Does Someone Make So Many Sales When Others Say It Is Saturated?</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>ponzi scheme</category><category>boatload</category><category>audio recordings</category><category>point of sale</category><category>different things</category><category>saturation</category><category>members area</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-does-someone-make-so-many-sales-when-others-say-it-is-saturated</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ We are about to add a boatload of videos for the higher members area. We are contemplating on adding downloads to the audio recordings of our training calls. We are probably going to make these training calls only for product owners, the upper levels, where basic members cannot listen to them. Now]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ We are about to add a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/boatload" rel="tag">boatload</a> of videos for the higher <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/members+area" rel="tag">members area</a>. We are contemplating on adding downloads to the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/audio+recordings" rel="tag">audio recordings</a> of our training calls. We are probably going to make these training calls only for product owners, the upper levels, where basic members cannot listen to them. Now they can listen to the initial calls here, but we are contemplating on doing that. We are going to be adding an awesome product, we are adding products monthly to the higher level area and a lot of videos, but we are coming out with a huge product for our company that is going to be added to the higher level area this fall. We have the only two level instant payout system. There is no other company that has that. There are some that tried to copy and make a two level or more program and make a weekly or daily payout, but none have an instant payout. They collect the money and then send it out. <br /><br /> We collected the second level here in the beginning because we had to do that until we got the script written by the programmers, because it was never done before and it took a while to get done, but it is done now and it actually works and everybody gets out on the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/point+of+sale" rel="tag">point of sale</a> on the second level. There are all types of things always happening. We just started training calls right in the beginning, that is something new. You can always be adding <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/different+things" rel="tag">different things</a>, it only means writing a few sentences or a paragraph on this or that and that is new updated information. You can even make a sub headline about the next change or what just happened. <br /><br /> Getting back to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/saturation" rel="tag">saturation</a>, it is just a myth again, unless you are in a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ponzi+scheme" rel="tag">ponzi scheme</a> or a scam, then those are meant to be saturated real quick and closed down or the owner is unethical and runs off with your money. Also beware of people, the so called leaders, that go into those things purposely to make a lot of money by bringing a lot of people in and making money off you and you really never get a real product or any substance or long term substance for your money. You are just left there stranded. I am sorry that these things happen, I am sure there are people who are reading this that these things have happened to, but sometimes it is a part of life that you just cannot help. Just do not left it bring you down, because what goes around comes around. Just move forward, put that behind you and that is it. <br /><br /> Saturation is a myth, we have proved it wrong, it is wrong and there is no such thing. It is just competition, competition is good and it makes you a better person. There is nothing easy in life, I have not found anything easy in life, everything that I though was going to be easy took some work. That is what differentiates one person from the next. That is why the top one to three percent of the people in the world have more money than the rest of the population in the world. They did something a little bit different. They differentiated themselves from the rest of the people, they do things different, they are different. Some people may call them a little bit weird, but that is good. People might think that people are weird if they pay cash for a house, I do not know, but they are definitely doing something right, and you have to be differentiating yourself from everybody else.   <bio>Are You Prepared To Instantly Plug-in To A Power House Marketing System: Contact George Collins <a href="http://smallbusinesspractice.com" >http://smallbusinesspractice.com</a> Email George Collins <a href="http://georgecollins.com" >http://georgecollins.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Divorce</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 05:20:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>impending divorce</category><category>divorce rate</category><category>irreconcilable differences</category><category>divorces</category><category>married couples</category><category>legal advice</category><category>contemplating</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/divorce</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ An increasing number of married couples in the United Kingdom are for various reasons getting divorced. Divorce is described as the ending of a marriage before death of either spouse. Any divorce must be certified and recognised in the Courts of Law. This is due to the fact that the dissolution of]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ An increasing number of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/married+couples" rel="tag">married couples</a> in the United Kingdom are for various reasons getting divorced. Divorce is described as the ending of a marriage before death of either spouse. Any divorce must be certified and recognised in the Courts of Law. This is due to the fact that the dissolution of a previous legal act (marriage) is required. In 2004 in the United Kingdom there were over 150,000 <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/divorces" rel="tag">divorces</a> which is 14 divorces per 1000 married people in the population. The figure is rising continually in the United Kingdom (with the exception being the 01.01% drop in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/divorce+rate" rel="tag">divorce rate</a> between 2003 and 2004.) <br /><br /> There are many, many reasons why a married couple would choose or be forced to divorce each other. Some of these reasons include: unfaithfulness and adultery, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/irreconcilable+differences" rel="tag">irreconcilable differences</a>, work and employment pressures and monetary and financial issues. Although some divorces can be amicable, this time in somebody's life is obviously very difficult and traumatic for all the parties involved. Although there may be people that are made to be much happier by the fact they are divorced from their spouse, a lot of new divorcees will suffer from depression and self esteem issues. <br /><br /> One of the most vital points that needs to be addressed by anyone who is getting divorced is that of getting quality <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/legal+advice" rel="tag">legal advice</a>. There are many issues surrounding the need for legal advice and all of these need to be tackled so that a divorcee can avoid any extra stress at this already difficult time. <br /><br /> The legal process surrounding separation of couples and divorce is full of myths and unanswered questions. It is vital that anyone pursuing a divorce or even <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/contemplating" rel="tag">contemplating</a> a divorce untangles these myths and understands the implications and practicalities of their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/impending+divorce" rel="tag">impending divorce</a>. When looking for advice and legal help with a divorce it is vital that questions are asked in order to understand the process. <br /><br /> As well as understanding the process anyone contemplating or going through a divorce needs to make sure that they are completely comfortable with the solicitor they are using. This again will involve asking questions and ensuring that the client knows exactly what they will be getting from the solicitor and how much that will cost. Questions that should be asked by the client include things such as: How long they have been qualified for, some testimonials or case studies of their work, how long they have worked in the field of divorce and also how much they charge and what services this charge out rate includes. Other questions should also be asked to make sure the client has complete and utter peace of mind before continuing. <br /><br /> A high charge out rate may seem off putting to people but when pitching this against the implications of bad legal advice or no legal advice, it puts things into perspective. A divorce that goes badly due to bad advice or misrepresentation can lead to far reaching problems linked to finance, their business and family including children.   <bio>A1Articles is a popular article site, best for <a href="http://www.a1articles.com/index_1_96.html" >http://www.a1articles.com/index_1_96.html</a> Divorce Articles. Please feel free to republish this article providing this resource box remains intact with a working hyperlink to our site.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Zen Meditation Instruction You Need To Get Started</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2007 02:24:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>zen meditation</category><category>rinzai zen</category><category>meditation instruction</category><category>soto zen</category><category>practice zen</category><category>meditation session</category><category>meditation technique</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-zen-meditation-instruction-you-need-to-get-started</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you want to experience a bit from the life of the Buddhism monks, than the first thing you need is an efficient Zen meditation instruction. Zen meditation can be a great alternative to the more classic forms of meditation and even though it might be stricter, it can be fully enjoyed, especially]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you want to experience a bit from the life of the Buddhism monks, than the first thing you need is an efficient <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/zen+meditation" rel="tag">Zen meditation</a> instruction. Zen meditation can be a great alternative to the more classic forms of meditation and even though it might be stricter, it can be fully enjoyed, especially after some weeks of practice. <br /><br /> What Does Zen Refer to? <br /><br /> In order to fully understand any Zen <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/meditation+instruction" rel="tag">meditation instruction</a>, you need to understand the basis of this practice. Zen is an actual form of Buddhism which is relying more on experimental facts and wisdom, as well as on the practice of Zen mediation, also known under the name of Zazen. <br /><br /> Zen meditation starts from the typical position called lotus which has numerous variations, such as half-lotus or seiza =96 also, there is the kinhin posture, which refers to meditating while walking. This practice is divided into <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/rinzai+zen" rel="tag">Rinzai Zen</a> and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/soto+zen" rel="tag">Soto Zen</a>, which use different techniques, postures and adjacent objects in order to complete the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/meditation+session" rel="tag">meditation session</a>. In a Zen meditation, the correct position and the breathing are essential. <br /><br /> An Efficient Beginner Zen <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/meditation+technique" rel="tag">Meditation Technique</a> <br /><br /> The first Zen meditation instruction you need to be aware of is that you simply have to sit and empty your mind. This might sound easier that it actually is. In order to do that, you need to find the correct position =96 and it is advisable to start with the classic lotus position, meaning keeping your legs crossed in front of you, your hands in your lap and your spine erect. The purpose of this erect position is to make sure you don't fall asleep. <br /><br /> The next Zen meditation instruction refers to contemplating. You can start with contemplating or simply looking at your left hand and gradually move on to looking at your arm. Your thoughts should be blank and you should push all potential thoughts away. Gradually, acknowledge your left part of the body, feel it and sense it as intense as possible. <br /><br /> With the help of this Zen Meditation instruction, you will activate the left part of your brain and so, your thoughts will basically disappear. At this point, you need to start your breathing session. Firstly, breathe in as slowly as possible and then breathe out the same way though your nostrils. Gradually, you have to push your inhalation and exhalation even deeper, taking bigger and longer inhales and exhales. <br /><br /> The goal of the Zen meditation program and of each Zen meditation instruction is to activate the left part of the brain, the part that is responsible for thinking, logic and science. If you want to start a Zen meditation program, then you need to make sure you apply each Zen meditation instruction correctly, in order to achieve that state of stillness and emptiness that is considered to be the ultimate Zazen goal. <br /><br /> This type of meditation tends to be stricter than other freer forms of anti-stress meditation, for example, but the results can be truly rewarding. Good luck and enjoy your new Zen meditation program!   <bio>Want to calm your mind and super-charge your energy level? We've created a FREE audio e-course to get you started. You'll get guided meditations to help you transform your life. Click here: <a href="http://meditationhome.com/2006-12-25/articles/using-the-tools-of-meditation" >http://meditationhome.com/2006-12-25/articles/using-the-tools-of-meditation</a>= -instruction/  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Home is Where the Cash Is?</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:08:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>home business owner</category><category>service oriented company</category><category>accounting service</category><category>yard tools</category><category>landscaping service</category><category>wage earner</category><category>honest assessment</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/home-is-where-the-cash-is</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Is it possible to work at home with a minimal investment?Yes. Consider some of the skills you have and incorporate them into ideas of your own or match your skills, available tools, and time with companies that make it possible for you to learn how to tap into a paying marketplace for a sometimes]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Is it possible to work at home with a minimal investment?<br><br>Yes. Consider some of the skills you have and incorporate them into ideas of your own or match your skills, available tools, and time with companies that make it possible for you to learn how to tap into a paying marketplace for a sometimes unconventional at-home business. <br><br>When finances are tight the idea of working at home can be especially inviting to a second <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wage+earner" rel="tag">wage earner</a> or even the primary wage earner who wants the ability to increase their take home pay.<br><br>How to get started<br><br>The first thing any potential at <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/home+business+owner" rel="tag">home business owner</a> must do is to determine what they can make available to the public. This is not simply a matter of what you can invest, but an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/honest+assessment" rel="tag">honest assessment</a> of what you already have. First, determine your skills and then determine what tools you already have available. Check with non competing businesses for advice. <br><br>If you are looking at a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/service+oriented+company" rel="tag">service oriented company</a> you should concentrate on the tools you have and those you will need to perform the service you are contemplating. For instance if you are interested in providing a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/landscaping+service" rel="tag">landscaping service</a> you might need a truck and various <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/yard+tools" rel="tag">yard tools</a>. If you were looking at a home <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/accounting+service" rel="tag">accounting service</a> you would need a computer and adequate software. If you're working with a company that helps startup home business you should be able to get a list of what you need from them. <br><br>It is also important for you to check to see if there are local laws that disallow the business you are contemplating from a residential location. You don't want to get involved in a business only to find you are operating outside the law. It may require a special permit, rezoning or requesting that the law be altered to accommodate the growing field of home-based businesses.<br><br>Great expectations<br><br>As with any business startup you will likely need some immediate capital to get your business going. In many instances you may also need to apply for a business license. <br><br>In order to get your business off the ground you will need to follow a simply business plan. Check with family, friends and neighbors first to locate your initial customer base. Ask them to keep your business in mind when they talk to their extended network of friends. <br><br>Get to the part about a paycheck<br><br>Your paycheck largely depends on your efforts in marketing and in quoting jobs correctly. If you try to land jobs by always doing the work for less than anyone else you may not make very much money, but you may stay busy. Be competitive, but don't underprice yourself out of business. Honestly assess what it will take to do the work you are offering to do. Make sure you take into account wear and tear on equipment, the total amount of time it takes to complete the project and applicable marketing efforts. This should help you claim a paycheck that you can live with and will motivate you to continue on your journey into moneymaking from home.<br><br>Tip talk<br><br>* List your skills.<br><br>* List your tools.<br><br>* Develop a business plan.<br><br>* Learn if your business idea can take place in a home environment.<br><br>* Develop a fair pricing structure that allows you to stay in business.<br><br>* Get to work.<br><br>Home-based businesses aren't for everyone, and there may be some red tape to remove from your efforts before you can move forward, but it can present an opportunity to develop financial growth while helping others with products and services they need.<bio>Learn to <a href="http://www.makemoneyfacts.com">Make Money Online</a>, <a href="http://www.makemoneyfacts.com">How To Make Money</a>, and <a href="http://www.makemoneyfacts.com">Make Money From Home</a> at MakeMoneyFacts.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Facing Up To Acne Scars And Laser Treatment</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2006 06:27:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>acne laser treatment</category><category>acne and acne scars</category><category>acne sufferers</category><category>botox injections</category><category>laser skin resurfacing</category><category>chemical peels</category><category>guess</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/facing-up-to-acne-scars-and-laser-treatment</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Acne scars can be so damaging psychologically, that acne sufferers feel compelled to seek laser treatment. Laser treatment may not be their first option, but the unrelenting disease of acne doesn't let up.  The movement away from customary topical treatments for acne should not be taken lightly.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Acne scars can be so damaging psychologically, that <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/acne+sufferers" rel="tag">acne sufferers</a> feel compelled to seek laser treatment. Laser treatment may not be their first option, but the unrelenting disease of acne doesn't let up. <br /><br /> The movement away from customary topical treatments for acne should not be taken lightly. Serious consideration and consultation must be sought. A laser treatment for acne puts you at the doorway of surgery. This must not be taken lightly. <br /><br /> Today the human face is operated on so much more than any other body part. The vast majority of the work done on the face is elective work. Which means, in almost all cases, you have to pay, there is no insurance coverage. <br /><br /> If you're contemplating seeking this form of treatment, ask your insurance company whether they pay for this type of work. You need to be financially fortified when you wade into these waters. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/botox+injections" rel="tag">Botox injections</a>, laser hair removal, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/chemical+peels" rel="tag">chemical peels</a>, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/laser+skin+resurfacing" rel="tag">laser skin resurfacing</a>, eyelid surgery, and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/acne+laser+treatment" rel="tag">acne laser treatment</a> represent only a few of the elective areas. When you hear the word elective from you insurance representative, you need to reach into your own pocket. <br /><br /> To the women who suffer with <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/acne+and+acne+scars" rel="tag">acne and acne scars</a>, I feel your pain. 90% of all cosmetic procedures performed in 2004 were performed on women. The most startling aspect comes when we hear that compared with 2003, that figure represents a 50% increase! <br /><br /> Mind you, medical science has made fantastic strides via new technology, but someone has to make the choice to lie on the table. Medical research is driven to were the niche markets are. (Hey! That's internet talk!). <br /><br /> The year over year increase for nonsurgical procedures rose by approximately 60%! That is surprising but understandable. The mind boggling technological breakthroughs in medicine are surely undergirding that figure. But again I say, people are making the decision to climb up on these tables. <br /><br /> Americans spent over $13 billion last year on face work. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/guess" rel="tag">Guess</a> what? A whopping 30% of the pie came from the doctor's office. They're smiling all the way to the bank with those types of figures. Almost makes you feel like they're not going to try and stamp out the acne goose. It lays the golden egg! <br /><br /> The final decision to seek laser procedure for your acne scars is totally yours. But it should be taken in consultation with family and appropriate medical professionals. <br /><br /> Consider the following possible complications which may arise using a laser procedure. <br /><br /> • Milia, they're small white bumps. It's possible they may appear in the lasered area.  • Hyperpigmentation, lighter skin discoloration, and sometimes hypopigmentation, darker skin discoloration. May arise in the laser-treated areas.  • Return of the dreaded cold sore. Again around the laser-treated area.  • You may need to take an antibiotic for seven to 10 days afterwards, to cover the risk of infection.  • Swelling is common after the procedure.  • Scarring may occur, although this is rare.  • Smokers will have to drop their habit during this procedure. This is probably far and away the best 'complication' of all. <br /><br /> There is so much more to consider when contemplating using laser-treatment on acne scars. Always seek consultation before you make any final decisions.   <bio>Acne scars have certainly taken their toll on Wy Williams daughter and son. He has worked diligently to rid them of the problem. The battle isn't over yet. Laser-treatment has been discussed, but ruled out. How about you? Still struggling with your acne scars? There is hope, I firmly believe that. Grab this link for some fast <a href="http://www.wyclefinnovations.com/az" >http://www.wyclefinnovations.com/az</a> help. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Managing Your Home-Based Business Means Constant Change</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>conversion rate</category><category>ponzi scheme</category><category>seeing things</category><category>different things</category><category>saturation</category><category>myth</category><category>money</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/managing-your-home-based-business-means-constant-change</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ The internet is made up to give people news or information, the latest information. We are always changing things, we just made a new change in the sales page this week, you will notice different things on there. We will continue making changes. We are always testing and doing different things to]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The internet is made up to give people news or information, the latest information. We are always changing things, we just made a new change in the sales page this week, you will notice <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/different+things" rel="tag">different things</a> on there. We will continue making changes. We are always testing and doing different things to get the best <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/conversion+rate" rel="tag">conversion rate</a> for our customers. So <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/saturation" rel="tag">saturation</a>, there is no such thing, it is just a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/myth" rel="tag">myth</a>. Again, except if you are a part of a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ponzi+scheme" rel="tag">ponzi scheme</a> or a scam, those are meant to be saturated real quick and close down, or the owner will leave off shore with all your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/money" rel="tag">money</a>. You just have to make yourself different. Even if you say I cannot write a new ad, we have instructional videos that show you exactly what you need to do to create an ad. We are going to give you a piece of software that will make sure that you ad is correct every time. <br /><br /> If you say look, I cannot create a landing page, or I cannot make one different, find one that you can edit, find one that is easy. You should know how to create your own page and if you do not, then you need to learn. There are books out there on the net or in book stores, and if you do not want to take the time or do not have the time, that is okay, outsource it, pay somebody else. It does not cost a bundle to get a page put up, it might cost you a few hundred bucks, it is not that much. If you need somebody to write the page for you hire somebody to write it for you. Go to some of the sites on the internet where it lists people, or you can even put up a description of what it is that you want somebody to do and get the people to tell you what they are capable of doing, what their expertise is and you can tell them what you want to pay them. This is what I want done and this is what I will pay you. <br /><br /> There are always ways to get things done if you have the will, if you have the will then you can get anything done, and I have written about this in previous articles about <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/seeing+things" rel="tag">seeing things</a> in your mind before you actually do it. Same with email series, auto responder series, you can get somebody to write those too, or you can write them yourself. You can always adjust things. You are probably thinking well, what kind of content what kind of change on my landing page or lead capture page. Well, how about giving an update on yourself, what you have done so far. You can make a whole section on your lead capture or your landing page that is current news or up to date news about yourself or what is going on. And in that one section everything else remains the same, it could be like in the middle of the page, and everything else remains the same except for that section, you are always changing that from month to month. <br /><br /> You can give an update on yourself, on what you are doing, on the opportunity, or product that you are selling or what is new with the product, what is going to happen next. Maybe you are coming out with your own new system, different things that you add, or you made this many sales, you can always be updating new things. This is what you are going to do in the future, this is what is going to happen next, so that people will always know what is going on, that is nice cutting edge information that always changes and is very true and it is always current to your situation. If you say well, I do not have any current news about myself, then give some updated news about the program or the product that you are promoting. If you are talking about my company we always have something going on. <br /><br /> We are about to add a boatload of videos for the higher members area. We are contemplating on adding downloads to the audio recordings of our training calls. We are probably going to make these training calls only for product owners, the upper levels, where basic members cannot listen to them. Now they can listen to the initial calls here, but we are contemplating on doing that. We are going to be adding an awesome product, we are adding products monthly to the higher level area and a lot of videos, but we are coming out with a huge product for our company that is going to be added to the higher level area this fall. We have the only two level instant payout system. There is no other company that has that. There are some that tried to copy and make a two level or more program and make a weekly or daily payout, but none have an instant payout. They collect the money and then send it out.   <bio>Are You Prepared To Instantly Plug-in To A Power House Marketing System: Contact George Collins <a href="http://smallbusinesspractice.com" >http://smallbusinesspractice.com</a> Email George Collins <a href="http://georgecollins.com" >http://georgecollins.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Residency In Illinois Bankruptcy Sways Exemption Choice</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:21:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>bankruptcy proceedings</category><category>bankruptcy relief</category><category>desirable neighborhood</category><category>illinois bankruptcy</category><category>bankruptcy code</category><category>bankruptcy filing</category><category>bankruptcy protection</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/residency-in-illinois-bankruptcy-sways-exemption-choice</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Since federal law governs bankruptcy, it does not matter where someone lives, the procedures will all be the same. If a person live for example in Illinois bankruptcy proceedings will be the same as those living in California. An attorney is always recommended for those contemplating going through]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Since federal law governs bankruptcy, it does not matter where someone lives, the procedures will all be the same. If a person live for example in Illinois <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bankruptcy+proceedings" rel="tag">bankruptcy proceedings</a> will be the same as those living in California. An attorney is always recommended for those contemplating going through the process, as they can make sure the petitioner qualifies for the type of bankruptcy for which they file. <br /><br /> Even as the changes in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bankruptcy+code" rel="tag">bankruptcy code</a> affected filings across the nation, for those filing for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bankruptcy+relief" rel="tag">bankruptcy relief</a> in the Windy City the timed release from debt is sometimes a bitter pill. Seeing many Chapter 7 applications switched over to a Chapter 13 debt adjustment instead, there is some question as to whether filing for Chapter 13 Chicago debtors seek timed release or are simply doing the best they can with what is offered to them. <br /><br /> The fresh start that used to be the hallmark of a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bankruptcy+filing" rel="tag">bankruptcy filing</a> is not open to such debtors, yet at the same time they do not stand to lose their homes and assets either. Even if they are behind in mortgage payments, they will still have the option of curing that deficit and thus holding on to the family home, offering stability to their families rather than the fire sale of the primary residence that will result in having to move into a potentially less <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/desirable+neighborhood" rel="tag">desirable neighborhood</a> and home. <br /><br /> The biggest selling point Chapter 13 Chicagoans realize is the fact that debts may be restructured to suit the needs of the payer, not the payee. In addition to the foregoing, remember that a Chapter 13 filing =96 although negative on the credit report =96 will not be as bad on paper as a Chapter 7 filing. Sure, you are stuck making payments, but all in all you can point to the good faith effort you have made at meeting your financial obligations. Additionally, the extra time that you buy by filing for this <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bankruptcy+protection" rel="tag">bankruptcy protection</a> is often enough to ensure that your family is not forced to involuntarily relocate to a neighborhood or home that does not fit your needs. <br /><br /> There are two types of personal bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 that offer debtors protection from unruly creditors or collectors. There may some key points about the person's state of residence that is pertinent to filing bankruptcy, even though it is a federal court procedure. There are exemption limits to some personal possessions, meaning that the petitioner can protect certain assets from liquidation. Depending on length of residency in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/illinois+bankruptcy" rel="tag">Illinois bankruptcy</a> attorneys can help determine if they should use state exemptions or federal exemptions. <br /><br /> When contemplating bankruptcy an experienced attorney can help debtors sift through the paperwork quickly and easily and make sure that everything the petitioners puts into their petition is true and accurate. Today's bankruptcy judges will hold attorneys responsible for false statements made by the petitioner they represent to make sure that the debtor and creditor are both treated fairly under the new laws. <br /><br /> Additionally, persons petitioning the courts for protection under federal bankruptcy laws will have to attend counseling sessions from firms approved by the court to help keep them financially healthy in the future. By preventing repeated bankruptcy not only are the credit companies made more healthy, but the debtor learns to be more responsible with their credit.   <bio>Legal Helpers is a debt relief agency helping people to file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code. We're one of the largest consumer bankruptcy firms. Bankruptcy attorneys answer the phones six days a week and evenings. <a href="http://www.legalhelpers.com" >http://www.legalhelpers.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>A Sure Way To Get The Greens You Need In Your Daily Diet</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 01:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>natural food supplements</category><category>optimum nutrition</category><category>fruits and vegetables</category><category>nutrition and health</category><category>vitamins and minerals</category><category>greens</category><category>food and drug administration</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-sure-way-to-get-the-greens-you-need-in-your-daily-diet</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Most of us need more greens in our daily diet. And, frankly, we are just not getting them from natural sources. I find that a new supplement, called Preferred Greens, is a potent way to get what I need.  But, you might ask, why do we need supplements?  My view is that the need for supplements has]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Most of us need more <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/greens" rel="tag">greens</a> in our daily diet. And, frankly, we are just not getting them from natural sources. I find that a new supplement, called Preferred Greens, is a potent way to get what I need. <br /><br /> But, you might ask, why do we need supplements? <br /><br /> My view is that the need for supplements has never been greater than it is today. Our foods simply do not have the same nutritional value of years past. Plants and vegetables absorb 67 <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vitamins+and+minerals" rel="tag">vitamins and minerals</a> from the soil. However, a typical farmer will add only 3 nutrients back into his farming soil. Over time, this practice creates a huge nutritional deficiency in our daily diets. <br /><br /> So, today more and more today people think that we need to look elsewhere than the foods we eat if we want <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/optimum+nutrition" rel="tag">optimum nutrition</a> and health. With increased industrialization of food production, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fruits+and+vegetables" rel="tag">fruits and vegetables</a> often don't stay on the vine, bush or tree long enough to store the vitamins and nutrition our bodies need. <br /><br /> I'm convinced that this new product, Preferred Greens with MSM, can help us overcome many of our deficiencies by providing you and me with the nutritional equivalent of two pounds of fresh vegetables in every serving. <br /><br /> So, while I prefer to get my nutrition directly from foods that are grown naturally, I have to accept that there are good reasons why <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/natural+food+supplements" rel="tag">natural food supplements</a> now seem to be as common as aspirin. <br /><br /> Is there a need, you might ask, for a specific vegetable supplement? <br /><br /> Well, according to a 1997 study (revised in August 1998) by the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/food+and+drug+administration" rel="tag">Food and Drug Administration</a>, Americans ate less than five servings of fruit and vegetables daily, far less than five to nine servings recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. <br /><br /> And more recently, in 2003, a study by the National Cancer Institute showed that 74 percent of women surveyed and 85 percent of men surveyed didn't think about eating the required minimum number of vegetable servings per day. <br /><br /> Added to that, the highly respected English medical journal, The Lancet, indicated that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of strokes. That's fine, but still, many people, especially men, are only contemplating changing nutritional habits. <br /><br /> So, rather than continuing `just contemplating' till the end of your life, isn't it better to find a good, natural supplement? <br /><br /> A good natural supplement will, in a sense, equal what we get from an ideal diet. This proper nutrition means that you take in the necessary vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and proteins daily. <br /><br /> Other researchers support the need for a good, natural supplement by showing several reasons why Americans aren't buying fresh fruits and vegetables. These reasons include: <br /><br /> -- Fresh fruits and vegetables cost too much.  -- They take too long to prepare.  -- They spoil too quickly.  -- People are concerned about pesticides in their food. <br /><br /> So, no matter how ideal it would be to get our fruits and vegetables from nature, it seems that a good supplement is what we really need. <br /><br /> That's why I'm looking into the Preferred Greens MSM formula. We all need to decide for ourselves which is the best formula to take. As far as I can tell, an important advantage to this one are, (besides the fact that it's naturally alkaline so it balances your body's pH) is its great combination of ingredients. These include organically grown grasses and vegetables, sprouted grains, blood purifying and immune enhancing herbs, and antioxidants. It also adds MSM (MethylSulfonylMethane), to enhance and preserve the radiating frequency of each ingredient. <br /><br /> This last point is relevant because it seems that the nourishment given to the body needs to have a minimum resonating frequency of 70 Megahertz. Typical American diets rarely resonate above 50 Megahertz and most supplements have a standard frequency of only 5-10 Megahertz. However, Preferred Greens with MSM resonates at an astonishing 250 Megahertz. <br /><br /> See for yourself, and let me know if you find a better health supplement!   <bio>Mike Vincent is a health food and health supplement expert and runs the website <a href="http://www.speedyhealthsupplements.com" >http://www.speedyhealthsupplements.com</a> . You can find out more about Preferred Greens at his website and get other health information there.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Outdoor Storage Shed</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 04:27:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>storage shed kits</category><category>patio furniture</category><category>contemplating</category><category>cedar shingle</category><category>mid project</category><category>ample space</category><category>pool supplies</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/outdoor-storage-shed</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you contemplating building a storage shed in your backyard? There are some things to consider.  Size should be your first consideration. So you need to think carefully about what you are going to use your storage shed for. Are you cleaning out the garage and need ample space for bicycles, lawn]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/contemplating" rel="tag">contemplating</a> building a storage shed in your backyard? There are some things to consider. <br /><br /> Size should be your first consideration. So you need to think carefully about what you are going to use your storage shed for. Are you cleaning out the garage and need <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ample+space" rel="tag">ample space</a> for bicycles, lawn and garden equipment or tools. Do you plan on storing <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/patio+furniture" rel="tag">patio furniture</a> and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/pool+supplies" rel="tag">pool supplies</a>? It would be a shame to find out after you have constructed a beautiful new storage shed that you just can't fit in everything you intended. <br /><br /> Material is the next factor. Do you prefer wood, vinyl or metal. Naturally you will try to coordinate your backyard shed with the style of the main house. If you have a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cedar+shingle" rel="tag">cedar shingle</a> house, you may want the same for your shed. Continuity will make all the difference. You don't want your shed to stick out like a sore thumb, but blend with the landscape and surroundings. <br /><br /> You will need to consider the foundation. It is not recommended to put your shed directly on the ground. A good foundation is important, make sure you have a level base on which to build the shed, otherwise the wall panels may be uneven and not line up properly. <br /><br /> Before starting, double check that you have all necessary building tools and supplies. You will not want to stop mid-project to purchase more tools or supplies. <br /><br /> Find out if you need permission to erect a small building on your property. Your local town hall will be able to tell you if you need any permits or licenses. <br /><br /> A backyard shed is a great weekend project for the do it yourself guy. Prefabricated <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/storage+shed+kits" rel="tag">storage shed kits</a> are available with all the materials and complete instructions to get the job done fast.  <bio>For more information about building your own storage shed, please visit <a href="http://my-storage-shed.com" >http://my-storage-shed.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>If You're Contemplating Suicide...Read This</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>pain and suffering</category><category>contemplating suicide</category><category>suicide attempt</category><category>eternity</category><category>life sentence</category><category>life is just a minute</category><category>feels like forever</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/if-youre-contemplating-suicideread-this</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Friend, if you are contemplating suicide, then I am writing to you with urgency. So, listen very closely as you read every word, because this may be the most important message of your entire life!  You Do Not Want To Die  You want to end the pain and suffering. There is a difference. You do not]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Friend, if you are <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/contemplating+suicide" rel="tag">contemplating suicide</a>, then I am writing to you with urgency. So, listen very closely as you read every word, because this may be the most important message of your entire life! <br /><br /> You Do Not Want To Die <br /><br /> You want to end the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/pain+and+suffering" rel="tag">pain and suffering</a>. There is a difference. You do not want to die. You want to live. The problem is that you believe that your pain and suffering will never end. You've been feeling this agonizing pain for so long. It feels like a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/life+sentence" rel="tag">life sentence</a>. You do not want to die. You want to live. You just want the pain to end. <br /><br /> The feelings you have indicate to you that deep down inside you know you were made for so much more than you've been living. 'But, I can't see it... all I see is more pain'. That's because... pain has blinded you from being able to see it. <br /><br /> The truth is ...your pain and suffering is temporary. I know temporary <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/feels+like+forever" rel="tag">feels like forever</a> when you're in pain. Perhaps, you've been in this pain for years and years. But, in view of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/eternity" rel="tag">eternity</a>, it really is only temporary. This <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/life+is+just+a+minute" rel="tag">life is just a minute</a> compared to eternity. I realize when you are experiencing pain and suffering ....it can be a very long minute. But, as the song says, "troubles don't last always". <br /><br /> Here's Part Of My Story... <br /><br /> Ten years ago, I desperately wanted to end my life. I made an unsuccessful <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/suicide+attempt" rel="tag">suicide attempt</a>. And 8 years ago my daddy ended his life by suicide. The horror, pain and emotional wreckage that followed my daddy's death left me desperate to end my pain. There were times I didn't think I could face 5 more minutes of pain...it was definitely the darkest hour of my life. I did not know how to make the pain stop. This went on for years... <br /><br /> Let me tell you why I'm writing to you with such urgency...I want you to CHOOSE TO LIVE. And here's why... Because... <br /><br /> You were created for a unique purpose and destiny you have not yet discovered. <br /><br /> Your life isn't over. <br /><br /> You are not too far gone. <br /><br /> Your life matters. <br /><br /> You have dignity and worth. <br /><br /> You hold the key to unlock your amazing future. <br /><br /> You will make a difference and impact the lives of many. <br /><br /> You can create and enjoy the loving relationships you long for. <br /><br /> You can be happy, laugh, and genuinely smile again. <br /><br /> You can live an extraordinary, successful, and meaningful<br /><br /> life. <br /><br /> 'Where is this life you're talking about'?' It's in front of you. You will discover it as you move through your pain and get on the other side of this time in your life... You just need some help navigating through the raging storm you are in. You just need to hear and know that you are not alone. <br /><br /> I know you feel like your life is ship-wrecked and beyond repair. But, you're not beyond help. There's still time for you to unlock the beauty, passion and goodness inside of you. It is there... deep down inside, buried underneath a whole lot of pain. There's still time for you to learn to be yourself, and to love yourself. <br /><br /> Visualize your life without the feelings of isolation, loneliness and despair. Imagine living your life in peace with no guilt and no shame. 'Is it really possible'? You bet it is! Now, press delete on your past failures. Your past will resolve itself as you move forward and live your life. <br /><br /> You're not a hopeless failure. Don't believe the lies. Other people's opinions about you don't have to become your reality. You choose your reality. Overcome. And learn how to transform your weaknesses into strengths. When this happens, you will be catapulted out of the intensity of emotional pain you've been experiencing. And you will begin to experience a Fresh Start. <br /><br /> You can make it through this storm. You can make it through these trials. You can make it through the pain. You can make it. Hold on. On the other side of this storm you will find new strength, hope, joy, happiness and peace. <br /><br /> There really is something more to live for than the pain and suffering you have endured. As crazy as it seems your pain when transformed will serve a great purpose - for yourself and for others. <br /><br /> Think about this... <br /><br /> There are people in the earth today that you are uniquely assigned to and who need to benefit from that great gift inside of you called purpose and destiny. <br /><br /> Here's The Rest Of My Story... well... <br /><br /> I'll tell you the rest of the story some other time. But the short version is ...I asked for help. I found support. And by God's grace I learned how to cope with life...when staying alive was so hard to do. <br /><br /> You matter. Your life matters. You are here by divine design and for a very unique purpose. There's no one else like you on the planet. No one! And no one can do what you were created to do. No one can accomplish your destiny. And people are waiting on you to fulfill your divine assignment. <br /><br /> So, what is it? And what do you want your life to be about? It's okay if you don't know the answer to those questions just yet. But, start dreaming again. Because, you're life as you know it will change. Better days are just around the corner. Believe it! <br /><br /> Now Here's What I Want You To Do... <br /><br /> Ask For Help! Find Someone You Can Talk To Right Now! Call a Counselor, A Friend, A Family Member...   <bio>Cheryl Ott. Anchor Of Hope Int'l <a href="http://www.anchorofhopeinternational.org/" >http://www.anchorofhopeinternational.org/</a> Cheryl Ott is the Author, Educator, and Speaker for Anchor Of Hope Int'l. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How A Reverse Mortgage Works</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 06:27:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>reverse mortgage</category><category>mortgage works</category><category>standard mortgage</category><category>new mortgage</category><category>mortgage payment</category><category>mortgage company</category><category>current interest rates</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-a-reverse-mortgage-works</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder how a reverse mortgage works? For folks that have lived in their home for a long time, they may very well be sitting on a gold mine. Home prices have increased greatly over the last thirty years, and nationally have nearly doubled in value over the last ten years. This has left a great]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ever wonder how a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/reverse+mortgage" rel="tag">reverse mortgage</a> works? For folks that have lived in their home for a long time, they may very well be sitting on a gold mine. Home prices have increased greatly over the last thirty years, and nationally have nearly doubled in value over the last ten years. This has left a great many homeowners with valuable equity in their homes and many different options to access that equity, home equity loans and mortgage refinances being the most common. For older Americans, there is another, less common option that is growing in popularity as home prices have increased and baby boomers have moved closer to retirement age: the reverse mortgage. But do you know what it is, and do you know how a reverse <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mortgage+works" rel="tag">mortgage works</a>? <br /><br /> So what exactly is a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage is a loan product that allows homeowners 62 years of age and older to use their equity to generate tax-free income, without having to sell the home or take on a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/new+mortgage" rel="tag">new mortgage</a> payment. In fact the reverse mortgage is exactly what the title states, the reverse of a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/standard+mortgage" rel="tag">standard mortgage</a>. With a standard mortgage, the borrower (or homeowner) makes monthly payments to the lender (or bank or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mortgage+company" rel="tag">mortgage company</a>), in order to pay back the loan that the lender originally lent to for the purchase or refinance of the house. This payment includes interest that the lender charges the borrower for the loan. In a reverse mortgage, the situation is reversed; the lender makes monthly payments to the borrower. However, in both a standard and reverse mortgage, the lender secures their loan amount by using the house as collateral. <br /><br /> There are a few factors that determine how much money a borrower will receive from a reverse mortgage, such as the value of the home, borrower's (and co-borrower's) age, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/current+interest+rates" rel="tag">current interest rates</a> and any lending limits that may be standard for your geographic area. As a rule of thumb, the older the borrower and the more valuable the home, the larger the available loan amount. Homeowners can choose how they want to receive their payments, either as a lump sum, monthly payments or as a line of credit. The line of credit is the most popular option, with nearly 60% of reverse mortgage borrowers choosing to the option to draw income or a lump sum off the line at the time of their choosing. And the proceeds from the reverse mortgage can be used for anything, completely at the discretion of the borrower, though most borrowers use the funds for home repairs or modifications, health care expenses, to settle other debts, or for their long-planned vacation! Reverse mortgages are available for nearly all property types with the exception of co-ops, though co-op owners in some metropolitan areas, specifically New York, should have local options. If you are in retirement, or nearing retirement, and think this may be the product for you, I will go into more detail about exactly how a reverse mortgage works. <br /><br /> For reverse mortgage borrowers with an existing mortgage, that mortgage will need to be paid off completely, so that the new reverse mortgage will be the only lien on the house. If the proceeds from the reverse mortgage are not ample to pay off the existing mortgage, the borrower will need to access savings or other sources to pay off the rest of existing mortgage amount. In this scenario, the borrower won't have access to any additional funds from the reverse mortgage; however, they will no longer have a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mortgage+payment" rel="tag">mortgage payment</a>! The more common scenario is one in which there is a small or no mortgage on the home and then the borrower is able to access nearly the full amount of the reverse mortgage to use at their discretion. No monthly payments are due on the loan and the loan is repaid when the moves or sells the home, passes away, or ownership otherwise changes hands. If the home is sold and the proceeds of the sale exceed the mortgage amount, the balance belongs to the borrower or their heirs. <br /><br /> One very important facet of the reverse mortgage process is the consumer counseling that is required for borrowers contemplating a reverse mortgage. Your lender can help you find counseling agencies and most programs are approved and monitored by HUD and/ or AARP. The counseling is required to make sure that the terms and risks of the program are clear to you. Counselors are obligated by law to review with you all of the implications of the new mortgage, and what your potential options are. <br /><br /> Overall, for older Americans contemplating a stress-free retirement, the reverse mortgage may be just the option! Just make sure that you know your options and goals... and how a reverse mortgage works.   <bio>Brad Stroh is currently co-CEO of Freedom Financial Network and <a href="http://www.Bills.com" >http://www.Bills.com</a>. If you would like more of Brad's <a href="http://www.Bills.com/sitemap/" >http://www.Bills.com/sitemap/</a>, please visit the Bills.com information on <a href="http://www.Bills.com/mortgage/" >http://www.Bills.com/mortgage/</a>. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Is The Next Airplane Ride You Take Going To Outer Space?</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2006 02:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>space vacation</category><category>space hotel</category><category>space related</category><category>brain storming</category><category>wealthy entrepreneurs</category><category>itd</category><category>gravity</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-the-next-airplane-ride-you-take-going-to-outer-space</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Predictions have been made in the past that someday, there will be civilian transportation to and from space. Some say that this dream may be on the horizon, and there will be hotels in space. Certain problems do arise, however, when contemplating how to get people to and from this space vacation,]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Predictions have been made in the past that someday, there will be civilian transportation to and from space. Some say that this dream may be on the horizon, and there will be hotels in space. Certain problems do arise, however, when contemplating how to get people to and from this <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/space+vacation" rel="tag">space vacation</a>, as well as problems such as where to put the hotels. <br /><br /> One of the first things that scientists or others looking into making space vacationing at hotels feasible, is the problem of building a transportation device that is capable of being reused multiple times. Even if they were able to construct the hotels in space, they'd be no good if there was no way of getting business to and from the destination and home again safely. Another problem is that the cost of the space for the hotels would not be cheap. And there would be no money to do such a thing until there was a market for space vacations, but no market until there was somewhere solid and safe to go. That creates quite the dilemma. The interest is there however. It would only take a few positive, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wealthy+entrepreneurs" rel="tag">wealthy entrepreneurs</a> willing to invest in such an idea, and it could quite possibly be done. <br /><br /> The visionaries of such a project say that there would be certain elements of these hotels that would still have Earth like <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gravity" rel="tag">gravity</a> qualities. It'd be hard to get people there if you couldn't flush a toilet or take a shower. But if you're one of those people who likes to take in the whole experience, don't worry, there will be non-gravity facilities for you to use so you can really get a feel for every aspect of the whole experience. <br /><br /> With potential planning already underway and future ideas formulating and popping up amongst all of the brain-storming, it's likely that someday the space vacation will be a reality: Pricey, yes, but there none-the-less. As part of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/space+hotel" rel="tag">space hotel</a>, it is also suggested that part of the hotel be a space for research and other <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/space+related" rel="tag">space related</a> findings and investigations. This way funding could be more feasible, and affordable not only for the hotel building and travelers, but for the advancements of our knowledge of space, and possible planets.   <bio>Jesse Taylor provides you with the most up to date information on new <a href="http://www.triparoundthemoon.com" >http://www.triparoundthemoon.com</a>. Visit our site and <a href="http://www.triparoundthemoon.com" >http://www.triparoundthemoon.com</a> today. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Donald Trumped By A Golf Course?</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>donald trump</category><category>golf course project</category><category>golf courses</category><category>squidoo</category><category>real estate developers</category><category>scottish golf</category><category>golf resort</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-donald-trumped-by-a-golf-course</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Donald Trump is one of the greatest real estate developers in the world and he's single-handedly taken on the real estate development industry. But with that being said, not even he can get away with harming the environment. Trump is contemplating halting operations on a $2 billion golf course]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/donald+trump" rel="tag">Donald Trump</a> is one of the greatest <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/real+estate+developers" rel="tag">real estate developers</a> in the world and he's single-handedly taken on the real estate development industry. But with that being said, not even he can get away with harming the environment. Trump is contemplating halting operations on a $2 billion <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/golf+course+project" rel="tag">golf course project</a> on the Scottish Coast since environmentalists are up in arms over the development of the historic Scottish land. Environmentalists in the area are against moving forward, and this may end up being the end all for the project. <br /><br /> Plans for the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/scottish+golf" rel="tag">Scottish golf</a> resort are quite lavish which is no surprise to those who are familiar with other Trump developments. There are many people who are all for the new development, but at the same time there are ecologists in the area who are not so happy about destroying the natural area in order to construct two <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/golf+courses" rel="tag">golf courses</a>. Ecologists and birdwatchers fear that the species of the area will be harmed if construction continues to progress in the area. They argue that the areas ecology will be harmed beyond repair leaving a once pristine land scarred with fairways and greens. <br /><br /> In February 2007 both economic and environmental assessments will be submitted to the planners in the area. They will then take everything into consideration and determine what types of obstacles are in the way for development. Momentum is growing in favor of the ecologist, but as we all know, the Donald is always up for a good fight. <br /><br /> Trump's team has suggested that they are willing to work with the area in order to ensure that everybody gets what is best. They have no problems with altering the Scottish <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/golf+resort" rel="tag">golf resort</a> in order to meet the needs of the environment, as well as the golf community. It will be interesting to see how this plan unfolds as 2007 gets underway.   <bio>Robert Flournoy writes about golf courses and other golf related topics. For information on golf courses visit <a href="http://www.<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/squidoo" rel="tag">squidoo</a>.com/golf-course/" >http://www.squidoo.com/golf-course/</a> . </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Saving Money On Home Improvement:buying Tools</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2006 06:32:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>hardware vendors</category><category>tools</category><category>amount of money</category><category>software programs</category><category>ahead</category><category>delineate</category><category>reputable</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/saving-money-on-home-improvementbuying-tools</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are contemplating a home improvement project, you would be well served to plan ahead about in regard your project. By planning ahead, you will be able to identify exactly what tools and hardware items that you will need for your home improvement project. By identifying what tools and]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you are contemplating a home improvement project, you would be well served to plan <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ahead" rel="tag">ahead</a> about in regard your project. By planning ahead, you will be able to identify exactly what <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/tools" rel="tag">tools</a> and hardware items that you will need for your home improvement project. By identifying what tools and hardware items that you will need for your home improvement project, you will be able to better coordinated in the manner in which you purchase these tools and hardware items. Indeed, you will be able to make arrangements to purchase the tools and hardware you need in a so-called "package deal" which likely will end up saving you a significant <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/amount+of+money" rel="tag">amount of money</a>. <br /><br /> If you can make a comprehensive list of those tools and hardware items that you are going to need for a particular home improvement or similar type of project, you likely will be able to deal with one vendor -- or just a few vendors -- who will be able to give you a good deal by making a "package deal" of these products. By buying in quantity, you can end up saving a good deal of money. <br /><br /> Once again, and has been mentioned, the key is to be able to line up and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/delineate" rel="tag">delineate</a> exactly what you will be needing in the way of tools, hardware and related products in your particular project. <br /><br /> Of course, if you do end up doing business with one vendor -- or only two or three vendors -- you certainly are going to want to make certain that you are dealing with a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/reputable" rel="tag">reputable</a> operator when it comes to this type of provider or these types of providers. The best way to ensure that you are dealing with a good operator is to obtain references from other people who have done business with one or another of these different tool and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hardware+vendors" rel="tag">hardware vendors</a>. <br /><br /> In conclusion, there are also some <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/software+programs" rel="tag">software programs</a> now available that can assist you in mapping out exactly what you will need in the way of tools and hardware for any type of home improvement project that you might be considering embarking on. These software programs can assist you in making certain that you delineate exactly what you will need in the way of tools, hardware items, equipment and other types of products for your home improvement project.   <bio>James Brown writes about How to save on Hardware Tools and Hardware Tools Promotions </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Spirituality Information - Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 56)</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>dark business suit</category><category>voice of gideon</category><category>creative procrastination</category><category>spiritual simplicity</category><category>mysteries of the universe</category><category>back porch</category><category>john harricharan</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/spirituality-information-journey-in-the-fields-of-forever-part-56</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Then there are the times I could almost swear that my dad or mom or even a close relative or friend was around. It is, of course, a subjective conclusion, so I don't need to prove it to anyone. I just know that for me it is so.  Thus ran my thoughts on this beautiful,warm sunny day as I sat on my]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Then there are the times I could almost swear that my dad or mom or even a close relative or friend was around. It is, of course, a subjective conclusion, so I don't need to prove it to anyone. I just know that for me it is so. <br /><br /> Thus ran my thoughts on this beautiful,warm sunny day as I sat on my <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/back+porch" rel="tag">back porch</a> contemplating the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mysteries+of+the+universe" rel="tag">mysteries of the universe</a>. Malika was out with a friend and Jonathan had gone to the movies. This was one of those times when you know that there's so much to do, but you find it much more enjoyable to just sit and be as lazy as possible.I call it "<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/creative+procrastination" rel="tag">creative procrastination</a>" so that my logical mind would believe I was doing something useful. <br /><br /> Suddenly, in the midst of my moment of leisure, the phone rang. <br /><br /> "Hi, John, it's been quite a while," announced the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/voice+of+gideon" rel="tag">voice of Gideon</a>. <br /><br /> "How are you, my friend?" I asked. <br /><br /> "Oh, fine, just fine. How would you like some company? We're in the neighborhood." <br /><br /> "It'll be great to see you again. And by `we,'do you mean Marla is with you?" <br /><br /> "No, not this time. I'm with an old friend I want you to meet," he said. "We'll see you shortly." <br /><br /> For some reason, I was hoping it would be Marla, but I was nevertheless excited that Gideon would be stopping by for a visit. In less time than I could imagine, they arrived. With Gideon was an elegantly groomed man dressed in a dark, business suit. <br /><br /> Gideon introduced us by saying, "John, I'd like you to meet a dear,old friend of mine. This is Matthias. Matthias, meet John." <br /><br /> "Hi, Matthias," I said,shaking his hand,"it's good to meet you. Would you like to come inside or should we relax here on the porch?" <br /><br /> "The porch is fine with me, John," said Matthias as he and Gideon seated themselves on deck chairs. "Gideon told me that you get many of your creative ideas while sitting back here." <br /><br /> "Ah, he told you that,did he? And what else has he been telling you?" I laughed. <br /><br /> To read the rest of the story visit <a href="http://www.spiritual-simplicity.com" >http://www.spiritual-simplicity.com</a>   <bio>Lecturer, entrepreneur and MBA business consultant, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/john+harricharan" rel="tag">John Harricharan</a> is the author of the award-winning book, "When You Can Walk on Water, Take the Boat." For more information, visit: <a href="http://www.spiritual-simplicity.com" >http://www.spiritual-simplicity.com</a> <a href="http://www.vish-writer.com" >http://www.vish-writer.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Meaning Of The Peach</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2006 10:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>peach</category><category>fruit cobblers</category><category>fruit trees</category><category>fresh</category><category>fruit and vegetables</category><category>jams</category><category>satisfaction</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-meaning-of-the-peach</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I went to a farmers market today, down by the water. A beautiful day, and I was hunting some fruit and vegetables. I bought this beautiful, huge peach and left hopeful, and hungry at the thought of this lavish, fresh, succulent piece of heaven. *A fresh peach, it brought back memories of when I was]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[I went to a farmers market today, down by the water. A beautiful day, and I was hunting some <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fruit+and+vegetables" rel="tag">fruit and vegetables</a>. I bought this beautiful, huge <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/peach" rel="tag">peach</a> and left hopeful, and hungry at the thought of this lavish, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fresh" rel="tag">fresh</a>, succulent piece of heaven. *A fresh peach, it brought back memories of when I was about 6 years old, when we had several <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fruit+trees" rel="tag">fruit trees</a> in the backyard. Us kids used to gorge ourselves on the peaches, plums, apricots, and oranges. My mom made <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/jams" rel="tag">jams</a> and pies. Um, this beautiful peach I couldn't wait, even to get it back and wash it. I just figured, well, a few tree germs, I can handle. A good healthy peach, with all the fuzz. Fresh fuzz. Natural fuzz. I turned the peach over and over in my hands. I rubbed my fingers over the peach, feeling the fuzz, trying to rub it off. Thinking of youth, playing, fresh fruit, cobblers, jams, fresh bread. <br /><br /> I bit into the peach. <br /><br /> It was the perfect peach, *until I tasted it. I really enjoyed contemplating the peach much more than the actual taste, flavor and texture of the peach itself. In a way, I regret eating the peach. It wasn't very sweet. It was ripe but didn't have a particularly strong peachy flavor, and yet, for all its lack of vitamins, and nutritious wholesomeness, it was one of the best peach experiences of my life.*I'm sure there is a lesson in here somewhere. Maybe it is the gift of the memories of youth, perhaps it is a gift letting me know that small things in life can instill a sense of happiness, perhaps the gift is a sign for hope for the future, or the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/satisfaction" rel="tag">satisfaction</a> in being able to look with wonder and joy at past experiences in my life. Maybe this is one of the "you can't judge a book (or fruit) by its cover (or color), lesson. Perhaps the peach was just a peach. *Regardless of the nutritional state of my perfect peach, I am content in the experience, and know that today; I experience every minute of my life with satisfaction. Even if the peach wasn*t worthy, I know that I am. I hope you find your own peach today   <bio>Jeffery Parham, M.A. Biology, M.S. Plant Pathology, University Professor. <a href="http://www.sweetparadise.org">http://www.sweetparadise.org</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Suicide Prevention</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>psychiatrist</category><category>suicide</category><category>depressive disorder</category><category>negative emotions</category><category>manic depression</category><category>offer solutions</category><category>ambivalence</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/suicide-prevention</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Many people contemplate suicide, but often don't mean it. In some cases, people actually undergo number of events that pressure the person to take suicide as an alternate option, rather than bearing such pain. As a friend, or at least as a human, one must take some sort of measure to help them. ]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Many people contemplate <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/suicide" rel="tag">suicide</a>, but often don't mean it. In some cases, people actually undergo number of events that pressure the person to take suicide as an alternate option, rather than bearing such pain. As a friend, or at least as a human, one must take some sort of measure to help them. <br /><br /> The thing one must to do is to talk to them. The first thing is to ask whether there is something wrong, and if it can be helped. If they say no, but it seems like there is a problem, persist. When they tell their problems, listen to them in detail, in order to help them. Ask them about their problems, and how they can solve them, one at a time. Ask if there is way for others to help them with their problem, as more people can offer more help than one person. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ambivalence" rel="tag">Ambivalence</a> is natural for the victim and for the friend, but indifference towards such a situation will only make the problem worse. Reassure them throughout the process, when trying to get help. <br /><br /> If the problem is really serious, then, one must keep them under surveillance, as in monitor them for problems like bullying, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/negative+emotions" rel="tag">negative emotions</a>, but most importantly, tendencies of suicide. One must also involve as many trustworthy people to help. One can also ask other people, usually close friends, if they know information, and what other problems that the person had not admitted that were too personal, or confidential. <br /><br /> One must refer the person to a councillor, a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/psychiatrist" rel="tag">psychiatrist</a> or even a doctor if a problem is medically related. Experienced councillors can help as they can <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/offer+solutions" rel="tag">offer solutions</a> to problems that the person has. A psychiatrist may be necessary if it is related to a mental illness, or if the problem is a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/depressive+disorder" rel="tag">depressive disorder</a> or a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/manic+depression" rel="tag">manic depression</a>. A doctor may refer to other people who can help, if a counsellor or a psychiatrist is not known or present in the local area. If the person decides not to go, ask their parents or guardians to help in the decision to go. At this point, one cannot simply do nothing and ignore the problem. <br /><br /> If, even after helping them, they attempt suicide within your presence, if you can, administer first aid. Call for help and emergency medical services, and reassure them as much as possible.  If you yourself are contemplating suicide, you must talk to someone about it. Counsellors may be the best person to talk to, as they will not tell anyone, and usually will not interrupt you or tell you that you aren't thinking properly, unless you trust someone else, such as a close friend, or relative. <br /><br /> The best thing to do is to look for help. As good as the internet might be, a person may be better as they can give personal help, rather than the general help that the internet offers. A doctor can refer to various people who can help with your situation.  Remember, there is always someone you can talk to, and suicide isn't the only option.   <bio>For more information about depression and how to deal with it, visit <a href="http://www.depressionremoval.com" >http://www.depressionremoval.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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