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	<title>department stores in new york</title>
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				<title>The Importance Of Online Perfume Stores</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>perfume emporium</category><category>perfume stores</category><category>gap</category><category>perfumes</category><category>givenchy</category><category>department stores in new york</category><category>chanel and others</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-importance-of-online-perfume-stores</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[These days perfumes are bought online as well as in department stores. Many online perfume stores like Perfume.com, Perfume Emporium, ScentMonkey are completely devoted to selling perfumes. We have still the counters of Givenchy, Chanel and others in the great department stores in New York, London]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[These days <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/perfumes" rel="tag">perfumes</a> are bought online as well as in department stores. Many online <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/perfume+stores" rel="tag">perfume stores</a> like Perfume.com, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/perfume+emporium" rel="tag">Perfume Emporium</a>, ScentMonkey are completely devoted to selling perfumes. We have still the counters of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/givenchy" rel="tag">Givenchy</a>, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/chanel+and+others" rel="tag">Chanel and others</a> in the great <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/department+stores+in+new+york" rel="tag">department stores in New York</a>, London and Paris but online perfume stores are important too. And the two complement each other. They are both important for the future of the perfume market. <br /><br /> Yes, perfumes have to be tested and smelt. The woman has to wear the perfume and feel it on her and that is why department stores are important. However, online perfume stores are important too. Online perfume stores can offer large savings on your favorite perfume. Information on the perfume, their notes and effects is available: Also what type of woman the perfume is for as well as the views of other purchasers. Perfumes are an integral part of the whole beauty industry. We want to analyse beauty and we want to analyse then our perfumes. Online perfume stores allow us to do this. However the scent must be tested and that is why department stores and online perfume stores complement each other. <br /><br /> When we think of perfume stores, we think of the online perfume stores like Perfume Emporium, Perfume.com and Scentmonkey. A perfume store is a place to buy perfume but the great department stores with their counters of Dior are not stores. They are places to test perfumes and in that way they are not stores. Nowadays, perfume stores are really the online stores like Perfume.com which have filled a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gap" rel="tag">gap</a> in the market and opened up the luxury market of perfume. <br /><br /> Indeed, a perfume store is a place where you can buy from all brands and select the perfumes you want and if we think of a perfume store, online stores like Perfume.com fit that definition. Here there is a wide spectrum of perfumes. And you have access to views from other customers on perfumes. Yes, views on perfumes are subjective. Some women like a certain perfume and then some dislike it. Some think a perfume is too flowery but others are able to catch a woody tone in the scent.<br /><br /><br /><br /> You can't beat the sheer luxury of department stores with their counters of Chanel, Dior, Guerlain and others. Yes you have to test the perfume and 'wear' it and the disadvantage of such online perfume stores is that you can't test the perfume You want to find the latest perfume and you want to test the perfume for yourself. The department store allows you to do this. Nothing beats seeing and testing the perfume for yourself. <br /><br /> However there are a number of advantages to counter this. Online perfume stores offer a wealth of information and they facilitate comparison of prices between perfumes. If a perfume is not available in your local store, it is probably available online. The list of perfumes in some online stores like PerfumeEmporium is massive and these stores allow you to trawl through the site searching for a suitable romantic perfume or a good floral daytime fragrance. Online perfume stores are up-to-date too and they offer a customized service. Perfume stores like Perfume.com. PerfumeEmporium and ScentMonkey cater for all tastes from the connoisseur in perfumes to the woman who simply wants to find a good daytime fragrance for work.   <bio>Get all the latest in perfume know how from the one and only true source at <a href="http://www.AllPerfumeInfo.com" >http://www.AllPerfumeInfo.com</a>. Be sure to check our perfume store page. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Visit A Department Store And Be Amazed</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2006 09:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>email account</category><category>department store</category><category>shopping</category><category>i love</category><category>errands</category><category>store coupons</category><category>department stores</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/visit-a-department-store-and-be-amazed</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ I love to shop as much as most of the women I know. I enjoy nothing more than an afternoon or a weekend with nothing on the agenda other than to shop. However, as all busy people know, life rarely provides such a time. More often than not my shopping happens in small segments of time in between]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/i+love" rel="tag">I love</a> to shop as much as most of the women I know. I enjoy nothing more than an afternoon or a weekend with nothing on the agenda other than to shop. However, as all busy people know, life rarely provides such a time. More often than not my <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/shopping" rel="tag">shopping</a> happens in small segments of time in between other <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/errands" rel="tag">errands</a> and responsibilities. In the past few years, shopping at a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/department+store" rel="tag">department store</a> has become my best friend for this very reason. <br /><br /> I love going to a department store especially when I am in a hurry because I can pick up almost anything I need in one stop. Whether I am looking for clothing, shoes, jewlery, makeup, or something for my home, the department store usually has just what I need. It is much easier for me to shop in one place that I know provides a variety of great products. There is nothing better than entering a department store and then leaving it an hour later with my entire list accomplished. <br /><br /> I also enjoy shopping at <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/department+stores" rel="tag">department stores</a> because usually they are very reasonable in price. I do not have the money to spend on unique stores and specialized boutiques all of the time, so a department store is often a great alternative. I can usually find great name brand items at a fraction of the regular cost. Keep track of sale flyers that come in the newspaper or sign up to receive weekly <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/store+coupons" rel="tag">store coupons</a> through your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/email+account" rel="tag">email account</a>. There are ways to make shopping more reasonable, especially at department stores. <br /><br /> Another great thing about a department store is that I can usually find items for everyone in my family, regardless of their ages or preferences. It is an amazing thing to be able to enter one store and come out with something for my grandmother, my father, my husband and my three year old daughter. I love it. I just move from department to department until I have accomplished everything I need. I cannot begin to think of all the time I save by just going to a department store or two rather than to a speciality shop for all the ages of people I need to shop for. <br /><br /> One of my favorite times of the year to utilize a department store is the holidays. Shopping during the holidays is magical no matter what, but there is no place quite as magical as a well-decorated department store. Department stores are often filled with great deals and specials based on the amount of money you spend there. <br /><br /> I encourage everyone to explore the possibilities that shopping at a department store offers. See if you don't just fall in love with how easy, reasonable and fun it is.   <bio>Rachael Cleipher loves to shop whenever she gets the chance. Her shopping has never been the same since she discovered department stores. See more at <a href="http://www.alldepartmentstore.info">http://www.alldepartmentstore.info</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Travel Tips For New York City</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2006 02:27:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New York, New York -- so good they named it twice -- is one of the most fascinating, exciting and cultural cities in the world. Within the 20 square miles that comprise Manhattan can be found some of the world's greatest museums, shops and restaurants, as well as a spectacular skyline that's known]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[New York, New York -- so good they named it twice -- is one of the most fascinating, exciting and cultural cities in the world. Within the 20 square miles that comprise Manhattan can be found some of the world's greatest museums, shops and restaurants, as well as a spectacular skyline that's known the world over. <br /><br /> You could spend a lifetime in New York without experiencing everything fully. Some of the sights that any first time visitor to New York must see include the Empire State Building - for many years the world's tallest building - the immigration museum at <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ellis+island" rel="tag">Ellis Island</a>, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the United Nations Building. <br /><br /> One of the joys of visiting the city is simply to wander through the different and varied neighborhoods -- Greenwich Village, Chinatown, the Theater District, Harlem and Little Italy. The outlying borough of Brooklyn has several attractions including the botanical gardens and the famous amusement park at Coney Island. <br /><br /> One of the biggest attractions is the city's diversity - in New York you can hear virtually any language spoken and dine in a different ethnic restaurant every night for a month. Apart from Manhattan, the borough of Queens is also well known for its wide selection of foreign restaurants. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/shopping+in+new+york" rel="tag">Shopping in New York</a> is equally satisfying, offering world class department stores with such famous names as <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bergdorf+goodman" rel="tag">Bergdorf Goodman</a> and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bloomingdales" rel="tag">Bloomingdales</a>. At the other end of the shopping spectrum are street markets, designer boutiques and specialty stores. <br /><br /> New York has some of the greatest museums in the world -- several conveniently located together at the edge of Central Park. The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/metropolitan+museum+of+art" rel="tag">Metropolitan Museum of Art</a> attracts more visitors than any other place in the city and offers everything from <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/egyptian+mummies" rel="tag">Egyptian mummies</a> to 20th century masterpieces. <br /><br /> On the other hand the city has over 50 smaller but fascinating museums dedicated to such diverse subjects as firefighting, tenement living and the history of finance. Children are not forgotten -- there are several museums aimed at children as well as the ever popular Bronx Zoo with its more than 4,000 animals. <br /><br /> Since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, one of New York's biggest attractions has been the remains of the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. More than a tourist attraction, to many it's a site of pilgrimage and a poignant reminder of the events of that day.   <bio>Sharon Stajda loves to travel and write about it. For more information about New York City, please visit the following URL: <a href="http://www.oldandsold.com/articles06/new-york-city-42.shtml" >http://www.oldandsold.com/articles06/new-york-city-42.shtml</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Singapore Department Stores - Which Are the Best Ones?</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>singapore department stores</category><category>shoe string budget</category><category>peninsula plaza</category><category>far east plaza</category><category>marble walls</category><category>orchard road</category><category>taste buds</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/singapore-department-stores-which-are-the-best-ones</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Singapore is a shopping paradise and it is essentially an island built like an emporium to fill almost every retail need possible. Singapore department stores are aplenty and there is a whole plethora of clothes, accessories, paraphernalia abound within the many shopping districts all over]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Singapore is a shopping paradise and it is essentially an island built like an emporium to fill almost every retail need possible. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/singapore+department+stores" rel="tag">Singapore department stores</a> are aplenty and there is a whole plethora of clothes, accessories, paraphernalia abound within the many shopping districts all over Singapore. There is no best department store, it simply does not exist, because of the inherent subjectivity and wild and dynamic tastes of shoppers these days. It all is down to what you want out of your shopping experience and what your budget is. From the young, hip to the chic and the expensive, your retail <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/taste+buds" rel="tag">taste buds</a> will not be disappointed.<br><br>Places like <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/orchard+road" rel="tag">Orchard Road</a> have a host of edifices filled with promises of a grand shopping experience. Don't be distracted by their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/marble+walls" rel="tag">marble walls</a> and bright lights, the devil is really in the details of these department stores. With brands and labels from all over the world, the international fashion scene is literally at your doorstep. From bargain basement deals to high priced fares, this once plantation location of the merlion city has responded to the increasing spending power of the average Singaporean and the all mighty tourist. With more than 1 million shoppers visiting such locations on a monthly basis, more and more department stores have risen up, with brands all the way from Japan, Korea, New Zealand the even the fashion factories of Russia and other European power houses.<br><br>For those with the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/shoe+string+budget" rel="tag">shoe string budget</a> then there are options like <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/far+east+plaza" rel="tag">Far East Plaza</a> or even <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/peninsula+plaza" rel="tag">Peninsula Plaza</a> which have urban wear and budget brands for the teenagers or those not willing to spend for clothes. I mean sure, there are people who view wear as nothing more than utilitarian, who cares if colours don't match at all. But the again, grunge and hip hop fashions from the alleys of New York, Las Angeles and even Cuba has made their appearance in these department stores in larger than life fashions, bright colours and funk wear that addresses the needs of the niche, the young and the hip at heart. With a mixture of sportswear and no name shoe brands, there is something for everyone with a mean budget in these places, department stores that are cramped full of choices because they need to save space. You would be surprised at wat you can find in these places -- after all fashion is an original statement, not a carbon copy.<br><br>Don't ask what is the best department store but ask yourself what department store is the best for you and your needs. Orchard Road, Scotts Road are just some of the places you can go to, but don't forget the hidden gems and cul de sacs of some shopping centres and malls in Singapore. With such a great interconnected transport system, sometimes, a bargain you have always been waiting for is just one station away. The best department store can even be in some dungeon like basement in some westerly corner of Singapore -- you never really know.<bio>Singapore is a beautiful country located in South East Asia. Besides being well known for <a href="http://www.visitors.sg"> Singapore Tourism</a>. Singapore is a shopping paradise for all you shopaholics out there and well known for <a href="http://www.visitors.sg/singapore-shopping.asp"> singapore shopping</a>. and its <a href="http://www.visitors.sg/singapore-shopping/antique-shops.html"> antique shops</a>.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Discount Perfumes: Your Favorite Perfumes At Discount Prices</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2007 21:24:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>discount perfumes</category><category>perfume emporium</category><category>perfume stores</category><category>perfume discount</category><category>discount perfume</category><category>fragrancex</category><category>burberry brit</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/discount-perfumes-your-favorite-perfumes-at-discount-prices</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If there is a perfume that you are looking for, you are sure to find the perfume online. There is a large range of perfume stores online which specialize in selling discount perfumes. If you are looking for a certain product from Guerlain for example, you will probably find it in Perfume.com,]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If there is a perfume that you are looking for, you are sure to find the perfume online. There is a large range of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/perfume+stores" rel="tag">perfume stores</a> online which specialize in selling <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/discount+perfumes" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/discount+perfume" rel="tag">discount perfume</a>s</a>. If you are looking for a certain product from Guerlain for example, you will probably find it in Perfume.com, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/perfume+emporium" rel="tag">Perfume Emporium</a>, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fragrancex" rel="tag">Fragrancex</a> or another online site. It is online that you will find the discount perfumes that you want. <br /><br /> Sites like Perfume.com are businesses which aim to sell the top perfumes at discount prices. Don't expect Chanel or Armani to sell at cheap prices however. That is not the aim of these sites. Online stores like Perfume.com follow the same commercial principles as other online businesses such as Amazon.com. These businesses vut out the middleman and are able to significantly reduce their prices. It is the same with Perfume.com and others. The discount perfumes that sites such as Perfume.com sell are the same perfumes found in the great department stores in New York, London and Paris. <br /><br /> You can get competitive prices online on perfumes like <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/burberry+brit" rel="tag">Burberry Brit</a>. On sites such as Fragrancex.com, Burberry Brit which was only recently launched in department stores is selling at significant discounts. You can compare cost savings on the best online perfume sites on Nextag.com. On a site such as Nextag, you can type in the price range that you are interested in e.g. below $20 and you will get special customized information on available information. If you are looking for a perfume below $20 and other cheaper discount perfumes, then online is the best place to find such a perfume. <br /><br /> Discount perfumes are as the term suggests. They are perfumes at discounted prices sold mainly on online stores like Perfume.com. You are sure to find a classy floral fragrance at a good price. You are sure to find perfumes cheaper online and if you want a real discount perfume selling below $20 then Nextag.com for example will find it for you. <br /><br /> On Perfume.com, for example, 'Design' by Paul Sebastian is selling at savings up to 54%. There are also savings of up to 31% on `Light Blue'by Dolce and Gabbana and up to 34% on `Lovely' by Sarah Jessica Parker. Of course it is wise to test the perfume beforehand but if you read through reviews, you will find that most women have tested the perfumes and have chosen to buy online. Maybe they are at work or are not close to department stores. Either way, they have chosen to buy online! Anyway why buy Light Blue in the department store if the perfume is selling at a large discount online. If you want to buy a quality perfume from Dolce and Gabbana at a discount price, then buy online and if you are looking for other discount perfumes, sites such as Perfume.com are the places to visit. <br /><br /> Fragrancewholesale.com is another important site. Here information on new discounts as well as special discounts are available. There is also information on newly released discount perfumes and there are discounts on perfumes such as Britney's Curious and Blue by Lauren. Online is the best place to buy these discounted perfumes. That is what discount perfumes are. Discount perfumes are your favorite perfumes at discounted prices.   <bio>Get all the latest in perfume know how from the one and only true source at <a href="http://www.AllPerfumeInfo.com" >http://www.AllPerfumeInfo.com</a>. Be sure to check our our discount perfume pages.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Find The Best Perfume Store</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:59:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>perfume counters</category><category>some people prefer</category><category>department stores</category><category>fragrance</category><category>dime stores</category><category>store locations</category><category>store options</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-find-the-best-perfume-store</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ When it comes to buying perfume, the choices for doing so are many. From dime stores to online stores, fragrances are a hot item in a lot of locations. But, how can a person go about finding just the right perfume store to fit their needs?  The answer to this will depend a lot on what exactly]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ When it comes to buying perfume, the choices for doing so are many. From <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dime+stores" rel="tag">dime stores</a> to online stores, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fragrance" rel="tag">fragrance</a>s are a hot item in a lot of locations. But, how can a person go about finding just the right perfume store to fit their needs? <br /><br /> The answer to this will depend a lot on what exactly those needs are. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/some+people+prefer" rel="tag">Some people prefer</a> the perfume spraying attention they receive in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/department+stores" rel="tag">department stores</a>, others enjoy the laid back feel of buying online and enjoying door-to-door service. Let's look at the different perfume <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/store+options" rel="tag">store options</a> and what they might offer style and price wise: <br /><br /> * Department stores. The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/perfume+counters" rel="tag">perfume counters</a> in most department stores are legendary. Loaded with so many options and clerks very willing to share samples, these locations tend to offer the top name and best selling brands at retail prices. They tend to offer some very good sales from time to time and are also wonderful places to visit for those who aren't sure which fragrance they'd like to buy. With many samples to choose from, the undecided can become the decided very fast. <br /><br /> * Online stores. These locations will vary greatly depending on the actual site, but online perfume shoppers can find just about every fragrance under the sun. From imports to replicas, online perfume <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/store+locations" rel="tag">store locations</a> can be great resources for those who know what they want and especially those who don't want to pay a fortune. <br /><br /> The advantages to these locations tend to fall in the pricing arena. Since many online stores don't have the overhead department stores do, the prices can be a significant amount cheaper. Department stores, too, have their own web sites, so it's possible to buy a favorite from a favorite without leaving the house. The disadvantage to online shopping is missing out on the samples, but those with a fragrance of choice, they can be ideal. <br /><br /> * Dime stores, pharmacies. Although not necessarily as popular as department store perfume store locations, these shops can be great for buying some of the lesser priced brand names. <br /><br /> Offering a fairly good selection, pharmacy and dime stores shouldn't be overlooked by those who enjoy brand names at lower prices. These stores carry a little bit of everything in the low to moderate prices. They might not have all the samples the bigger stores do, but it is possible to try some things on for scent before buying. <br /><br /> * Fragrance stores. There are even freestanding stores that deal in nothing but perfumes. These will offer generally the greatest selection, but they can be hard to come by. When they are stores that can be visited in person, they are great for trying on new fragrances for size. These perfume stores can offer a variety of pricing, as well. <br /><br /> Looking for an ideal perfume store will depend a whole lot on what kind of fragrance a person wants, the amount of money they would like to spend and the type of customer service desired. Some stores are very hands on, others offer customers the freedom to shop as they'd like. There are fragrance stores available to meet just about any type of shopping preference.   <bio>Get all the latest in perfume know how from the one and only true source at <a href="http://www.AllPerfumeInfo.com" >http://www.AllPerfumeInfo.com</a>.  Be sure to check our perfume store page.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Wholesale Perfume - How To And Methods</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>wholesale perfume</category><category>perfume stores</category><category>perfume outlet</category><category>contact</category><category>cheaper than most</category><category>wholesale prices</category><category>perfumes</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/wholesale-perfume-how-to-and-methods</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ I remember trying to buy someone special her favorite perfume but the price almost gave me heart attack. I pondered for awhile if I should break the bank for the gift or find something less expensive. But my research exposed a section of the perfume business that is not well known - wholesale]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ I remember trying to buy someone special her favorite perfume but the price almost gave me heart attack. I pondered for awhile if I should break the bank for the gift or find something less expensive. But my research exposed a section of the perfume business that is not well known - <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wholesale+perfume" rel="tag">wholesale perfume</a>. <br /><br /> Your first action is to locate a wholesale <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/perfume+outlet" rel="tag">perfume outlet</a>. Check out wholesaleperfume (info) and browse through the huge listing of wholesale <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/perfume+stores" rel="tag">perfume stores</a>. The two biggest <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/perfumes" rel="tag">perfumes</a> stores on online are Perfume worldwide located in Plainview, New York with over 6,000 products and Fragrance. net located in Hauppauge, New York with over 10,000 products. You might also find other stores online that offer <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wholesale+prices" rel="tag">wholesale prices</a>. <br /><br /> Team Up With Friends and Family <br /><br /> Probably the best way to buy wholesale perfume is to find friends and family members and then team up with them to buy perfumes in bulk since the best wholesale price is for bulk purchase. The more you buy, the more you save. <br /><br /> Another more profitable option is to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/contact" rel="tag">contact</a> the two listed perfume stores or others you might know that sale at wholesale prices and ask about their Affiliate program. This is the kind of program whereby you get sometimes better than wholesale prices without having to buy in bulk. <br /><br /> Create a business name and contact the two listed stores and inquire about the affiliate program. Now your first sale will be to yourself and your friends and family members. <br /><br /> The requirements are not hard to meet and when approved you'll be given access to another section of the stores website to view the below wholesale prices. This can become a very profitable side business if you so desire. <br /><br /> With this method, I was able to buy most fragrances at least 60% off regular price. If you decide to make this a side business, use a markup of at least 20% to 30% above your wholesale price. Trust me, your prices will still be <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cheaper+than+most" rel="tag">cheaper than most</a> department stores and perfume store retailers. <br /><br /> Please watch out for perfumes stores that advertise wholesale prices and are charging you full retail. Also some perfume brands have main distribution points. Those brands will be cheaper at the main wholesale store than any where else. <br /><br /> Be sure to pay attention to the sizes advertised. It is not uncommon to get 4 ounces while expecting 5 ounces. Remember all online perfume stores enlarge their perfume bottles to better reflect on their website. <br /><br /> Do you know what perfume you would like and want? Start your search online and you might be shocked at some of the discounts offered. Most online perfume stores can almost give you wholesale perfume prices because of cheaper operating cost. <br /><br /> Pay close attention to the stores return policy and do make sure the store only offers original perfumes. Knock-offs is very common, but the store must let you know and the perfume will not have any brand packaging. <br /><br /> With all the insights and warnings now is the time to take off your shoes, turn on your computer and start your search for that special designer perfume. Now is the time to buy that special designer fragrance for your friend or a lover or just buy for yourself because you feel alive and very happy.   <bio>Captivating articles about products and services you need and must have. Subscribe to my feed at my website. Link <a href="http://www.perfumestowear.com" >http://www.perfumestowear.com</a>   </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How You Can Get Cheap Auto Insurance In New York</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-you-can-get-cheap-auto-insurance-in-new-york</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 08:27:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>new york state department of motor vehicles</category><category>windshield</category><category>luckily</category><category>car owners</category><category>wyc</category><category>borders</category><category>contact</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-you-can-get-cheap-auto-insurance-in-new-york</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Just like any other place in America, New York can be dangerous, especially when it comes to the safety of your personal belongings. Many car insurance companies consider New York a high risk area because of the high statistics of crime. Cars are at risk for being vandalized and stolen. Yet, high]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just like any other place in America, New York can be dangerous, especially when it comes to the safety of your personal belongings. Many car insurance companies consider New York a high risk area because of the high statistics of crime. Cars are at risk for being vandalized and stolen. Yet, high risk or not, New York drivers and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/car+owners" rel="tag">car owners</a> must have auto insurance -- it is the law. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/luckily" rel="tag">Luckily</a>, New York participates in a program for drivers and car owners to help them protect their vehicles against theft -- Watch Your Car. <br /><br /> Watch Your Car (<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wyc" rel="tag">WYC</a>) is a special plan to help drivers and car owners not only recover their vehicles after they have been stolen, but to possibly even prevent the vehicle from being stolen. The federally funded program places decals on the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/windshield" rel="tag">windshield</a> of a WYC participant's vehicle, giving police officers notice that the owner of the vehicle does not usually drive the vehicle between 1 a.m. and 5 p.m., nor does the owner of the vehicle drive near international <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/borders" rel="tag">borders</a>. <br /><br /> WYC also etches the vehicle identification number into the vehicle's windshield; a VIN is often removed when someone steals a vehicle, but when the VIN is etched into the vehicle's windshield, it makes it very difficult to remove. If the thief does remove it, serious damage occurs to the vehicle's windshield. <br /><br /> A program such as Watch Your Car lets a car insurance company know that you are serious about protecting your vehicle against theft. This is very important when shopping for cheap auto insurance in New York as you are likely to get better rates if you take safety precautions. Of course, you should also take other safety precautions such as anti-theft alarms and parking your vehicle in a garage rather than on the street. <br /><br /> For more information about Watch Your Car, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/contact" rel="tag">contact</a> the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/new+york+state+department+of+motor+vehicles" rel="tag">New York State Department of Motor Vehicles</a>, or your local law enforcement agency.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/</a> <a href="http://www.myquoteguide.com/home-cheap.shtml" >http://www.myquoteguide.com/home-cheap.shtml</a> <a href="http://ezquoteguide.com/car-cheap.shtml" >http://ezquoteguide.com/car-cheap.shtml</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How You Can Get Cheap Auto Insurance In New York</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-you-can-get-cheap-auto-insurance-in-new-york</link>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>cheap auto insurance</category><category>car insurance companies</category><category>theft alarms</category><category>new york state department of motor vehicles</category><category>car insurance company</category><category>personal belongings</category><category>department of motor vehicles</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-you-can-get-cheap-auto-insurance-in-new-york</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Just like any other place in America, New York can be dangerous, especially when it comes to the safety of your personal belongings. Many car insurance companies consider New York a high risk area because of the high statistics of crime. Cars are at risk for being vandalized and stolen. Yet, high]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just like any other place in America, New York can be dangerous, especially when it comes to the safety of your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/personal+belongings" rel="tag">personal belongings</a>. Many <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/car+insurance+companies" rel="tag">car insurance companies</a> consider New York a high risk area because of the high statistics of crime. Cars are at risk for being vandalized and stolen. Yet, high risk or not, New York drivers and car owners must have auto insurance =96 it is the law. <br /><br /> Luckily, New York participates in a program for drivers and car owners to help them protect their vehicles against theft =96 Watch Your Car. <br /><br /> Watch Your Car (WYC) is a special plan to help drivers and car owners not only recover their vehicles after they have been stolen, but to possibly even prevent the vehicle from being stolen. The federally funded program places decals on the windshield of a WYC participant's vehicle, giving police officers notice that the owner of the vehicle does not usually drive the vehicle between 1 a.m. and 5 p.m., nor does the owner of the vehicle drive near international borders. <br /><br /> WYC also etches the vehicle identification number into the vehicle's windshield; a VIN is often removed when someone steals a vehicle, but when the VIN is etched into the vehicle's windshield, it makes it very difficult to remove. If the thief does remove it, serious damage occurs to the vehicle's windshield. <br /><br /> A program such as Watch Your Car lets a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/car+insurance+company" rel="tag">car insurance company</a> know that you are serious about protecting your vehicle against theft. This is very important when shopping for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cheap+auto+insurance" rel="tag">cheap auto insurance</a> in New York as you are likely to get better rates if you take safety precautions. Of course, you should also take other safety precautions such as anti-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/theft+alarms" rel="tag">theft alarms</a> and parking your vehicle in a garage rather than on the street. <br /><br /> For more information about Watch Your Car, contact the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/new+york+state+department+of+motor+vehicles" rel="tag">New York State <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/department+of+motor+vehicles" rel="tag">Department of Motor Vehicles</a></a>, or your local law enforcement agency.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/</a> <a href="http://www.myquoteguide.com/home-cheap.shtml" >http://www.myquoteguide.com/home-cheap.shtml</a> <a href="http://ezquoteguide.com/car-cheap.shtml" >http://ezquoteguide.com/car-cheap.shtml</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>New York Schools Institute Universal Assessment</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2007 06:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>formal assessments</category><category>recently announced that</category><category>track students progress</category><category>chancellor</category><category>match</category><category>fortunately</category><category>assessment tools</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/new-york-schools-institute-universal-assessment</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ The necessity to assess students is irrefutable. In fact, a lot of people believe that formal assessments are the only way to tell how a student is progressing, and teachers feel pressured to teach to the test. For many educators, part of their paycheck is based on how well students score on]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The necessity to assess students is irrefutable. In fact, a lot of people believe that <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/formal+assessments" rel="tag">formal assessments</a> are the only way to tell how a student is progressing, and teachers feel pressured to teach to the test. For many educators, part of their paycheck is based on how well students score on standardized tests.  <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fortunately" rel="tag">Fortunately</a> for students and teachers alike, New York Public Schools recognize the need to not only assess them fairly and accurately, but also see the necessity of offering various kinds of tests to be used at the teachers' discretion. <br /><br /> New York Schools <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/chancellor" rel="tag">Chancellor</a> Joel I. Klein <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/recently+announced+that" rel="tag">recently announced that</a> all schools will have access to a range of flexible periodic <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/assessment+tools" rel="tag">assessment tools</a> to help them track students' progress in English Language Arts and math starting in the 2007-08 school year. It's interesting and encouraging that the Chancellor recognizes the need for these tools. Perhaps even more interesting is the motivation behind them.<br /><br /><br /><br /> "Teachers have always used assessments to monitor their students' progress. Now they'll be able to find out quickly exactly what [New York Schools] students are learning and where they need more help," Chancellor Klein said. "These tools are quicker and more accurate than what =85 [New York Schools] have today. They'll make it easier for our educators to tailor instruction to meet the individual needs of every student." <br /><br /> The New York Schools Department of Education (DOE) has encouraged schools to use these kinds of no-stakes assessments since 2003. The 2007-2008 school year will be the first time that all New York Schools will have easy access to a menu of "differentiated assessment tools" rather than pre-packaged exams that do not necessarily <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/match" rel="tag">match</a> the needs of individual teachers and students. <br /><br /> It's important for schools and teachers to decide for themselves what kinds of assessments to use. Being able to choose their tools of assessment will enable New York Schools teachers more freedom of movement within their curriculum (how and when subjects will be taught) by freeing them from a high-stress testing date that only occurs once a year for all New York Schools students. <br /><br /> New York Schools can choose any combination of the new periodic assessment tools as long as they are assessing students five times a year in grades 3-8 and four times a year in high school in both English Language Arts and math. This policy must be intended to ensure that New York Schools teachers are actually using the new tools. This use should also give educators the opportunity to provide feedback to the New York Schools Chancellor and his staff on what works, what doesn't, and what they want to see more of. <br /><br /> Naturally, the leaders of New York Schools have the best interests of the students at heart, and want to provide the best possible education along with the means to assess the students' achievement.   <bio>Patricia Hawke is a staff writer for Schools K-12, providing free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.schoolsk-12.com/New-York/index.html" >http://www.schoolsk-12.com/New-York/index.html</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Affordable Health Insurance For People Who Live In New York</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-health-insurance-for-people-who-live-in-new-york</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>individual health insurance</category><category>individual health insurance plans</category><category>individual health insurance policies</category><category>health insurance plans</category><category>health insurance policies</category><category>health insurance plan</category><category>affordable health insurance</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-health-insurance-for-people-who-live-in-new-york</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you are not eligible for COBRA, HIPAA, insurance policy conversion, state continuation, Medicaid, Medicare, or any type of state-sponsored health care program, but are in need of affordable health insurance in New York, you may have to purchase an individual health insurance plan.  Most people]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you are not eligible for COBRA, HIPAA, insurance policy conversion, state continuation, Medicaid, Medicare, or any type of state-sponsored health care program, but are in need of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a> in New York, you may have to purchase an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance" rel="tag">individual health insurance</a> plan. <br /><br /> Most people groan at the thought of purchasing an individual <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a> =96 and for good reason. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">Individual <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">health insurance plans</a></a> are usually more expensive than the ideal health care coverage =96 employer-sponsored group health insurance plans. However, in New York, you can purchase an affordable individual health insurance plan for a couple of reasons. <br /><br /> First, when you set out to purchase an individual health insurance plan in New York, you can not be turned down due to your particular health conditions. This is great news because many people with pre-existing health conditions tend to have a difficult time finding health insurance companies that will sell health insurance to them. Health insurance companies view people with pre-existing or serious health conditions as higher risks to insure. They view them as potentially lost money. Yet, in New York, there are health insurance companies that will not turn you down regardless of any pre-existing health conditions you may have, or the severity of the health condition. <br /><br /> Second, you will not be charged a higher health insurance rate due to your pre-existing health condition, regardless of the severity of your pre-existing health condition. This is more great news, since people with pre-existing health conditions who do manage to purchase <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance+policies" rel="tag">individual <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+policies" rel="tag">health insurance policies</a></a> do so for a high price. They need health insurance, especially because they need care for their pre-existing health conditions; however, because of their pre-existing health conditions, they pay high prices. It's a vicious cycle that New York is working toward ending. <br /><br /> For more information about the health insurance companies that provide these individual health insurance policies and their contact information, contact the New York Insurance Department.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://www.myquoteguide.com/car-full.shtml" >http://www.myquoteguide.com/car-full.shtml</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Affordable Health Insurance For People Who Live In New York</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-health-insurance-for-people-who-live-in-new-york</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 14:27:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>individual health insurance</category><category>health insurance plan</category><category>health insurance companies</category><category>health insurance plans</category><category>health insurance policies</category><category>affordable health insurance</category><category>individual health insurance plans</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-health-insurance-for-people-who-live-in-new-york</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are not eligible for COBRA, HIPAA, insurance policy conversion, state continuation, Medicaid, Medicare, or any type of state-sponsored health care program, but are in need of affordable health insurance in New York, you may have to purchase an individual health insurance plan.  Most people]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you are not eligible for COBRA, HIPAA, insurance policy conversion, state continuation, Medicaid, Medicare, or any type of state-sponsored health care program, but are in need of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a> in New York, you may have to purchase an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance" rel="tag">individual health insurance</a> plan. <br /><br /> Most people groan at the thought of purchasing an individual <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a> -- and for good reason. Individual <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">health insurance plans</a> are usually more expensive than the ideal health care coverage -- employer-sponsored group health insurance plans. However, in New York, you can purchase an affordable individual health insurance plan for a couple of reasons. <br /><br /> First, when you set out to purchase an individual health insurance plan in New York, you can not be turned down due to your particular health conditions. This is great news because many people with pre-existing health conditions tend to have a difficult time finding <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+companies" rel="tag">health insurance companies</a> that will sell health insurance to them. Health insurance companies view people with pre-existing or serious health conditions as higher risks to insure. They view them as potentially lost money. Yet, in New York, there are health insurance companies that will not turn you down regardless of any pre-existing health conditions you may have, or the severity of the health condition. <br /><br /> Second, you will not be charged a higher health insurance rate due to your pre-existing health condition, regardless of the severity of your pre-existing health condition. This is more great news, since people with pre-existing health conditions who do manage to purchase individual <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+policies" rel="tag">health insurance policies</a> do so for a high price. They need health insurance, especially because they need care for their pre-existing health conditions; however, because of their pre-existing health conditions, they pay high prices. It's a vicious cycle that New York is working toward ending. <br /><br /> For more information about the health insurance companies that provide these individual health insurance policies and their contact information, contact the New York Insurance Department.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://www.myquoteguide.com/car-full.shtml" >http://www.myquoteguide.com/car-full.shtml</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Buying Silver Jewelry: Things To Look Out For</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/buying-silver-jewelry-things-to-look-out-for</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>silver jewelry</category><category>jewelry departments</category><category>jewelry shops</category><category>jewelry department</category><category>jewelry store</category><category>wal mart</category><category>target</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/buying-silver-jewelry-things-to-look-out-for</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking into purchasing silver jewelry you have to be the judge as to whether the jewelry is real and how much you can get it for. With silver jewelry, before buying, you must look at the markings on the piece of jewelry and make sure that it has a U.S. registered trademark of a]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you are looking into purchasing <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/silver+jewelry" rel="tag">silver jewelry</a> you have to be the judge as to whether the jewelry is real and how much you can get it for. With silver jewelry, before buying, you must look at the markings on the piece of jewelry and make sure that it has a U.S. registered trademark of a reputable company or individual that will vouch that the piece is authentic. If the piece is sterling silver it must by law carry both of e types of markings. <br /><br /> Now when it comes to looking over it for its aesthetic reasons the piece should not be worn or chipping unless you are looking into antique or used jewelry. <br /><br /> If you want help judging jewelry you can shop for it through a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/jewelry+store" rel="tag">jewelry store</a> or, in some cases, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/jewelry+departments" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/jewelry+department" rel="tag">jewelry department</a>s</a> in department stores. Especially in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/jewelry+shops" rel="tag">jewelry shops</a> there will generally be an expert on jewelry and they can give you information on silver jewelry. If the piece that you are looking to purchase is expensive you can have a jeweler appraise the piece and see if it is worth what you are paying. <br /><br /> Many times though the piece is used or inexpensive and you must judge for yourself. The appearance of the piece is the most important thing so before purchasing a piece look over it thoroughly for nicks on the piece or discoloration from being worn. A great place to pick up silver jewelry can be garage sales and thrift stores. <br /><br /> Many times you can find good silver jewelry at thrift stores or at a garage sale. Obviously the silver jewelry for these places is not new but if the piece still looks good it can be had at a good price. <br /><br /> Another good place to get jewelry where you will have to be the judge is mass merchandise stores such as <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/target" rel="tag">Target</a> and Wal-Mart. The people working at the jewelry department probably are not experts at judging jewelry. But in these stores you can be sure that the jewelry is authentic and they usually will tell you the amount of silver in the piece. You can then judge the look and feel of it and if it is made well.  <bio>Hazel Smith writes for <a href="http://www.adornmentjewelry.com" >http://www.adornmentjewelry.com</a>, an online resource for buying sterling silver jewelry </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Pet Stores Guide</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 29 Sep 2007 07:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>days of yore</category><category>chase</category><category>adorable animals</category><category>bird feeder</category><category>bird bath</category><category>store manager</category><category>puppy face</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/pet-stores-guide</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ You will find these days that with the advent of the bigger pet stores that there are more people going in for getting a pet. This is mostly because a lot people are like me and are a sucker for a cute puppy face staring at you through the windows of the many pet stores. These pet stores know how]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ You will find these days that with the advent of the bigger pet stores that there are more people going in for getting a pet. This is mostly because a lot people are like me and are a sucker for a cute <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/puppy+face" rel="tag">puppy face</a> staring at you through the windows of the many pet stores. These pet stores know how to reel you in and will place the cutest and most <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/adorable+animals" rel="tag">adorable animals</a> in the window for passersby to see. <br /><br /> This in turn is known as good marketing procedure since they will get more customers walking into their stores. And unlike the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/days+of+yore" rel="tag">days of yore</a> where you might have found a zealous <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/store+manager" rel="tag">store manager</a> ready to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/chase" rel="tag">chase</a> you away with a broom if you were only in the store browsing and not buying, these days it is quite different. Pet stores will welcome any and all who cross their threshold because there's a good chance that you will at least walk out with some little gadget for your pet. <br /><br /> And if you don't have a pet, if you like what you see you might recommend this pet store above the other pet stores to your friends who do have pets. You might even find yourself so entranced by what you see that you'll be walking out of the store with a new fish tank under your arm, or perhaps even a simple <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bird+feeder" rel="tag">bird feeder</a>, or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bird+bath" rel="tag">bird bath</a> to put up in your garden. <br /><br /> This is really the ultimate goal of all the pet stores, and without even realizing it you will be doing exactly as they wish. A great plus for all these pet stores though, is the fact you will almost always find that the employees are well educated about the animals and the various gadgets and devices that accompany them. <br /><br /> You will of course come across one or two pet stores whose employees aren't well informed and who could care less about you the customer, but those stores are few and far between. Most pet stores will want your returning custom, and will go out of their way to make sure that you come back to them. <br /><br /> After all if you have a pet or just got a pet, then you'll need many things over the years, and you can become their best customer if they play their cards right. There is however, something just as nice about the old fashioned corner shop pet stores run by only one or two people. <br /><br /> I find these types of pet stores to be even better than the department store variety, and will go out of my way to go to the pet stores down past my house. They all know me by name and even know my pets' names! I always like that personal touch and that's really what keeps me going back again and again.   <bio>Author's Sites: <a href="http://dogi-food-recipes.blogspot.com" >http://dogi-food-recipes.blogspot.com</a> , <a href="http://cat-food-recipes.blogspot.com" >http://cat-food-recipes.blogspot.com</a> , <a href="http://myaroma.blogspot.com" >http://myaroma.blogspot.com</a>   </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Get Affordable Health Insurance For New Yorkers</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>health insurance benefits</category><category>affordable health insurance</category><category>health insurance plans</category><category>group health insurance</category><category>individual health insurance</category><category>individual health insurance plans</category><category>small business owners</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/get-affordable-health-insurance-for-new-yorkers</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you're like many New Yorkers, you probably take an employer's affordable group health insurance benefits into consideration before you decide whether or not to begin a new job. Sure, it's most likely not the deciding factor, but it in all probability it plays some role in your decision-making]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you're like many New Yorkers, you probably take an employer's affordable group <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+benefits" rel="tag">health insurance benefits</a> into consideration before you decide whether or not to begin a new job. Sure, it's most likely not the deciding factor, but it in all probability it plays some role in your decision-making process. After all, New York employer-sponsored group <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">health insurance plans</a> are generally the most affordable way to get health care, and we all know how expensive health care and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance" rel="tag">individual health insurance</a> plans can be these days. <br /><br /> Even though it's a great way to keep employees healthy and happy, not all employers offer New York <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/group+health+insurance" rel="tag">group health insurance</a> benefits to their employees; more so, they're not required to. What should you do if you really want or need the job in front of you, even though it doesn't offer employee medical benefits? <br /><br /> You should look into Healthy NY. Healthy NY is a health insurance program for working individuals, self-employed folks, and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/small+business+owners" rel="tag">small business owners</a> in New York. Of course, like many health coverage plans, each group of eligible persons has a set of requirements to meet. <br /><br /> For example, working individuals and self-employed people are eligible for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a> for New Yorkers as long as they are currently employed or were within the last 12 months and have no access to employer-sponsored group health insurance benefits. Changes in employment and COBRA benefits qualify New Yorkers for Healthy NY, as do separation or divorce and family deaths. <br /><br /> New York small business owners can enroll in Healthy NY, too, as long as there are less than 50 employees and 30 percent of them make less than $35,000 a year. Small business owners who take advantage of this New York affordable health insurance can reap tax deductions, too. <br /><br /> For more information about Healthy NY, or about any other kind of affordable health insurance for New Yorkers, contact the New York State Department of Insurance.   <bio><a href="http://ezquoteguide.com/health" >http://ezquoteguide.com/health</a> See This Site For Great Affordable Health Insurance for New Yorkers <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health-major.shtml" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health-major.shtml</a> Major Medical Insurance That Will Help You Save  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Regulations Concerning Long Term Care Insurance In New York</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2006 22:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>term care insurance</category><category>state of new york</category><category>new york group</category><category>partnership members</category><category>state insurance department</category><category>nursing home insurance</category><category>insurance premiums</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/regulations-concerning-long-term-care-insurance-in-new-york</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As in most other states, long term care insurance can be a complicated and costly undertaking. New York is one of the most expensive parts of the country anyway - in the state of New York, long term care in a nursing home typically costs around $71,000 per year -- even more in New York City.  Long]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[As in most other states, long <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/term+care+insurance" rel="tag">term care insurance</a> can be a complicated and costly undertaking. New York is one of the most expensive parts of the country anyway - in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/state+of+new+york" rel="tag">state of New York</a>, long term care in a nursing home typically costs around $71,000 per year -- even more in New York City. <br /><br /> Long term care insurance is issued and sold on both a group basis and for individuals in the state of New York. Group policies are offered to members of organizations or associations as well as employees and may have their own unique regulations. <br /><br /> There are basically four different types of long term care insurance policies available in New York: long term care insurance; nursing and home care insurance combined; <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/nursing+home+insurance" rel="tag">nursing home insurance</a> only; and home care insurance only. Long term care insurance generally offers the widest range of options and features. <br /><br /> New York also offers a partnership for long term care, an initiative devised in 1993 aimed at encouraging more people to purchase long term care insurance. Under the terms of the partnership, members may qualify for Medicaid extended coverage, if they have satisfied the duration requirements of the policy. This plan also helps to protect the assets of people applying under the program. <br /><br /> There are certain other rules concerning long term care policies in New York. All policies are renewable by law as long as the policy holder pays the premiums -- and regardless of poor health. And the amount of your premium cannot be increased unless the increase is approved by the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/state+insurance+department" rel="tag">state insurance department</a>. <br /><br /> As in other parts of the country, tax implications can be a big consideration when purchasing long term care insurance. The state passed a law in 1997 that offers tax advantages for premiums paid for certain qualifying policies. In 2004, additional legislation increased the tax credit to 20% for long term care <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/insurance+premiums" rel="tag">insurance premiums</a>. <br /><br /> Finally, shop around if you are thinking of taking out long term care insurance. A good place to start is at HIICAP -- the state's excellent Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program.   <bio><a href="http://www.myquoteguide.com/Car-Tips.shtml" >http://www.myquoteguide.com/Car-Tips.shtml</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Affordable Health Insurance In New York</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:14:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>individual insurance policies</category><category>health insurance plans</category><category>individual health insurance</category><category>affordable health insurance</category><category>group health insurance</category><category>health insurance plan</category><category>behavioral health services</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-health-insurance-in-new-york</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Many people think by getting a "good job" they'll have a "good health benefits package." That is just not always the case. Sometimes we find our dream jobs =96 great pay, weekends and holidays off, many opportunities to use our skills and advance =96 only to find out our dream jobs do not offer]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Many people think by getting a "good job" they'll have a "good health benefits package." That is just not always the case. Sometimes we find our dream jobs =96 great pay, weekends and holidays off, many opportunities to use our skills and advance =96 only to find out our dream jobs do not offer employer-sponsored health insurance. So, we start looking for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+insurance+policies" rel="tag">individual insurance policies</a> to purchase, but just do not have the money left over after the bills are paid to pay the higher premiums. <br /><br /> It is a vicious cycle, but it can be stopped thanks to New York State's Family Health Plus. The Family Health Plus plan was created for adults between the ages of 19 and 64 who can't find <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a> in New York. Maybe their employers don't offer group <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plan" rel="tag">health insurance plan</a>s</a>, or maybe they can't afford to purchase an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance" rel="tag">individual health insurance</a> plan on their own. These are the New Yorkers who are considered to have too much money or assets to qualify for Medicaid; at the same time, they make too little money to afford either out-of-pocket health care costs or individual health insurance plans. <br /><br /> The great thing about New York State's Family Health Plus plan is that you don't have to have children in order to be eligible. Single adults as well as married couples without children are eligible for the Family Health Plus plan. <br /><br /> Plus, it costs nothing to apply for and enroll in the Family Health Plus plan, nor will you be required to pay deductibles. You will, however, need to pay co-payments at the time of medical treatment. <br /><br /> The Family Health Plus plan offers coverage for, but not limited to, doctor visits, in and out patient care, emergency room visits, vision care, diabetic services, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/behavioral+health+services" rel="tag">behavioral health services</a>, and even family planning. <br /><br /> For more information about this affordable health insurance in New York, contact the New York State Department of Health.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home/</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Teachers In New York City Schools</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:54:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>regents exam</category><category>york city schools</category><category>new york city schools</category><category>mandatory tests</category><category>place teachers</category><category>learning environments</category><category>city experience</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/teachers-in-new-york-city-schools</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ As the largest school district in the nation, with over a million students, the New York City Public Schools face a mammoth task. In some ways New York City Schools are at an advantage because New York State has required the stringent Regents exam as a requirement for graduation for years. That]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ As the largest school district in the nation, with over a million students, the New York City Public Schools face a mammoth task. In some ways New <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/york+city+schools" rel="tag">York City Schools</a> are at an advantage because New York State has required the stringent <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/regents+exam" rel="tag">Regents exam</a> as a requirement for graduation for years. That doesn't mean that everyone in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/new+york+city+schools" rel="tag">New York City Schools</a> is fond of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mandatory+tests" rel="tag">mandatory tests</a>, but it has put the city and state at an advantage as far as meeting some of the No Child Left Behind Act's Standards. At least teachers and administrators of the New York City Schools already had some tight standards in place. <br /><br /> Teachers in New York City Schools need to have or obtain a Master's Degree to teach. While the New York City Schools are in need of teachers, just like the rest of the nation, the standards that they hold their teachers to and the pay are among the highest in the country. That's not to say the New York City Schools don't have problems- they do. But the New York City Schools do have a sound foundation for hiring teachers. <br /><br /> Diversity of New York City Schools <br /><br /> For anyone who hasn't visited the Big Apple, it's not easy to explain the different worlds that exist in one city. It's like the difference between the hustle and busy of New York City and the rural feel of the rest of New York State- different worlds. For teachers in New York City it means that where you teach can make all the difference in the world. New York City school teachers in Harlem will have an inner-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/city+experience" rel="tag">city experience</a>, while New York City school teachers in Long Island may have a more suburban teaching experience. <br /><br /> Issues for New York City Schools <br /><br /> The size of New York City Schools and classrooms is an issue that has haunted teachers for years. Most teachers agree that smaller class sizes are more effective for creating <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/learning+environments" rel="tag">learning environments</a>. Some students and teachers in about 50 New York City Schools have moved into smaller sized school buildings. Teachers in New York City Schools say that smaller school sizes create a more intimate setting, better parent-teacher relationships, and higher student achievement. Teachers also have a better chance of individualizing instruction when there are fewer students in a classroom. While the small schools initiative was mainly targeted at school size, teachers try to address class size as well. <br /><br /> Teacher turnover has been an issue in many, usually poorer, New York City Schools. Coming up with ways to keep teachers happy in these at-risk areas continues to be a challenge. Tenured teachers often leave these for "better" schools. And turnover itself creates issues. The teachers in the New York City Schools have a tough job by anyone's standards. And as the country looks for solutions to public education, New York City Schools will continue to be watched closely.   <bio>Patricia Hawke is a staff writer for Schools K-12, providing free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.schoolsk-12.com/New-York/New-York-City/index.html" >http://www.schoolsk-12.com/New-York/New-York-City/index.html</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Affordable Health Insurance In New York</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2006 04:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>individual health insurance</category><category>health insurance plans</category><category>affordable health insurance</category><category>individual health insurance plans</category><category>family health</category><category>new york state department of health</category><category>behavioral health services</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/affordable-health-insurance-in-new-york</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people think by getting a "good job" they'll have a "good health benefits package." That is just not always the case. Sometimes we find our dream jobs -- great pay, weekends and holidays off, many opportunities to use our skills and advance -- only to find out our dream jobs do not offer]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Many people think by getting a "good job" they'll have a "good health benefits package." That is just not always the case. Sometimes we find our dream jobs -- great pay, weekends and holidays off, many opportunities to use our skills and advance -- only to find out our dream jobs do not offer employer-sponsored health insurance. So, we start looking for individual insurance policies to purchase, but just do not have the money left over after the bills are paid to pay the higher premiums. <br /><br /> It is a vicious cycle, but it can be stopped thanks to New York State's <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/family+health" rel="tag">Family Health</a> Plus. The Family Health Plus plan was created for adults between the ages of 19 and 64 who can't find <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/affordable+health+insurance" rel="tag">affordable health insurance</a> in New York. Maybe their employers don't offer group <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">health insurance plans</a>, or maybe they can't afford to purchase an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance" rel="tag">individual health insurance</a> plan on their own. These are the New Yorkers who are considered to have too much money or assets to qualify for Medicaid; at the same time, they make too little money to afford either out-of-pocket health care costs or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/individual+health+insurance+plans" rel="tag">individual health insurance plans</a>. <br /><br /> The great thing about New York State's Family Health Plus plan is that you don't have to have children in order to be eligible. Single adults as well as married couples without children are eligible for the Family Health Plus plan. <br /><br /> Plus, it costs nothing to apply for and enroll in the Family Health Plus plan, nor will you be required to pay deductibles. You will, however, need to pay co-payments at the time of medical treatment. <br /><br /> The Family Health Plus plan offers coverage for, but not limited to, doctor visits, in and out patient care, emergency room visits, vision care, diabetic services, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/behavioral+health+services" rel="tag">behavioral health services</a>, and even family planning. <br /><br /> For more information about this affordable health insurance in New York, contact the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/new+york+state+department+of+health" rel="tag">New York State Department of Health</a>.   <bio><a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car/</a> <a href="http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home/" >http://www.ezquoteguide.com/home/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Where Have All The New York Schools Teachers Gone?</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ No one can argue that teachers aren't important and, next to students, are the lifeblood of any school. So why are so many teachers leaving the profession? New York Schools, while they haven't lost their entire teaching staffs, are experiencing a high turnover of teachers, just like the rest of]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ No one can argue that teachers aren't important and, next to students, are the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/lifeblood" rel="tag">lifeblood</a> of any school. So why are so many teachers leaving the profession? New York Schools, while they haven't lost their entire teaching staffs, are experiencing a high turnover of teachers, just like the rest of the country. <br /><br /> New York Schools, which is the nation's largest school system, recruited approximately 5,000 new teachers this summer (2007) by the middle of August. They were looking for teachers certified in Math, Science, or Special Education. New York Schools offered a housing <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/incentive" rel="tag">incentive</a> that, in some cases, totals $5,000 to be used towards a down payment on a house. The incentive <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/apparently" rel="tag">apparently</a> worked, based on the number of teachers hired. <br /><br /> New York Public Schools are also looking outside the world of education for their teachers. Offering subsidies to offset the cost of obtaining a master's degree, New York Schools hope to attract "mid-career" professionals. They are looking for folks employed in such fields as health care, law, and finance. New York Schools director of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/teacher+recruitment" rel="tag">teacher recruitment</a>, Vicki Bernstein is looking to hire still more teachers before school begins on September 4th =96 at least 1,<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/300" rel="tag">300</a> to be exact. <br /><br /> In June, one nonprofit group conducted a survey of several school districts across the country to find out how much they were spending <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/annually" rel="tag">annually</a> for recruitment, hiring, and training new teachers. New York Schools were included in that survey. The survey found that New York Schools, among several other districts, are experiencing <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/teacher+turnover" rel="tag">teacher turnover</a> that's costing them $7 billion annually. <br /><br /> Retirement is one reason schools are seeing a large departure of their teaching staff. In addition, the hiring of new teachers slowed down in the `80s and `90s, which raised the average age of teachers. New York Schools says that their wave of such retirements was at a peak early in this decade, but that it did not truly cause a teacher shortage. <br /><br /> However, there are many new teachers hired by New York Schools that become disillusioned with the classroom, and find it hard to stay where they are most needed. The National Commission on Teaching and America's Future has calculated that nearly a third of all new teachers leave the profession after just three years, and that after five years almost half are gone =97 a higher turnover, indeed. <br /><br /> Higher salaries in the business sector, as well as more professional opportunities are also factors in the departure of teachers, even the ones working for New York Schools. Traditionally, more women than men have become teachers, and the possibility of a better salary and the chance to expand one's career horizons is tempting to many. <br /><br /> Recent Department of Education statistics state that about 8.4% of the nation's 3.2 million public school teachers quit the field in the 2003-4 school year. Thirty percent of them retired, and 56 percent said they left to pursue another career or because they were dissatisfied. <br /><br /> This explains, for the most part, where the New York Schools teachers have gone. The district is working hard to get them back.   <bio>Patricia Hawke is a staff writer for Schools K-12, providing free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.schoolsk-12.com/New-York/index.html" >http://www.schoolsk-12.com/New-York/index.html</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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