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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title>A Golf Launch Monitor Will Increase Your Revenues</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-golf-launch-monitor-will-increase-your-revenues</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>handicap golfers</category><category>correct yardage</category><category>multiple streams</category><category>club speed</category><category>golf swing</category><category>golf professionals</category><category>speed flight</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-golf-launch-monitor-will-increase-your-revenues</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Golf Professionals have been able to create multiple streams of revenue for themselves with the use of a golf launch monitor. As these monitors play an important role in club fitting, golf professionals are able to help all skill levels including, beginners, mid-handicappers as well as low handicap]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/golf+professionals" rel="tag">Golf Professionals</a> have been able to create <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/multiple+streams" rel="tag">multiple streams</a> of revenue for themselves with the use of a golf launch monitor. As these monitors play an important role in club fitting, golf professionals are able to help all skill levels including, beginners, mid-handicappers as well as low <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/handicap+golfers" rel="tag">handicap golfers</a> improve their golf game. The new technology allows the professional to study "the swing" in a way that has not been possible in the past. The good news is that there is more than one use for a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/golf+swing" rel="tag">golf swing</a> launch monitor that will allow you to increase your yearly revenues.<br><br>The first way that a golf swing launch monitor will help you increase your revenue is by increasing the number of club fittings that you will conduct. Said very simply "everyone LOVES technology." You will be able to get Mr. or Mrs. Jones the extra ten yards they have been seeking to improve their game by using the information form a monitor and finding the best launch angle and spin rate for them. Once they are hitting it longer it will not take ant time before they are telling everyone about the extra service that you provided. Even if they keep quiet, their golfing buddies that they are beating will be into see you to find out why they are not hitting it as far as Mr. or Mrs. Jones any longer. End result? You score again.<br><br>The same type of word of mouth can be used to increase revenues through your teaching program. Whether you are trying to find the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/correct+yardage" rel="tag">correct yardage</a> a student hits a club or trying to find the proper gapping, a launch monitor will help you do this. In addition, any good golf launch monitor will provide the following information: Ball Speed, Face Impact Position, Angle of Launch, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/club+speed" rel="tag">Club Speed</a>, Flight Time and Off Line Yards. With this information a student can monitor their improvement during their lesson. Imagine this, at the beginning of the lesson your students Driver Speed is 97 and at the end of the lesson they are swinging it at 103! This is something they can measure and it brings credibility to your teaching. Again, you are providing a service that your customer can not get just anywhere.<br><br>The third way to improve your revenues while using a golf launch monitor is to rent them for corporate outings or parties at the club. Not only do you receive the revenue from the rental it is a great way to promote your teaching as well. With the information given on the monitor, you could have a long drive contest or a straightest drive contest for their event or party. The best part is if it rains, you can still hold the contest and that revenue is not lost to you.<br><br>These are just a couple of the many ways that golf launch monitors will increase your revenue. Whether you work at a private golf club, municipal course or a driving range, purchasing a golf swing launch monitor will bring more money to the company's bottom line and more money into your very own pocket!<bio>Maxx Johnson of VGS Golf and Country Club Supplies Click for <a href="http://www.virtualgolfswing.com/golf-launch-monitor-will-increase-your-revenues-a-298.html">Club Fitting</a>. Click for more <a href="http://www.virtualgolfswing.com/golf-equipment-t-34_66.html">Launch Monitors</a>.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Product Launch Formula - The Easiest Way To Launch A Successful Product</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/product-launch-formula-the-easiest-way-to-launch-a-successful-product</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>joint venture partners</category><category>launch day</category><category>social proof</category><category>buzz marketing</category><category>product launch</category><category>pieces in place</category><category>competitive markets</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/product-launch-formula-the-easiest-way-to-launch-a-successful-product</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Launching a product can be an arduous and difficult task, especially in competitive markets. Thankfully, there is a step-by-step product launch formula that you can follow to ensure success and beat out your competition. A good plan can mean the difference between a hugely successful campaign, or]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Launching a product can be an arduous and difficult task, especially in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/competitive+markets" rel="tag">competitive markets</a>. Thankfully, there is a step-by-step <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/product+launch" rel="tag">product launch</a> formula that you can follow to ensure success and beat out your competition. A good plan can mean the difference between a hugely successful campaign, or a complete failure. <br /><br /> Follow these simple steps to instantly increase your chances of a successful launch. <br /><br /> 1) <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/buzz+marketing" rel="tag">Buzz Marketing</a>. <br /><br /> Well before your product even goes live, you need to create some "buzz" for it. Create anticipation and scarcity with your marketing efforts to get people talking about your product and the launch in their favourite online forums. The more exposure you can generate, the more chance you have of being successful. This is just like the big film studios who throw out "teasers" months before a movie is even released. You want the public to be aware that your product launch is imminent and get them salivating at the prospect. Get this step right and you can literally guarantee yourself a bigger payday when it comes to finally release. <br /><br /> 2) Get All The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/pieces+in+place" rel="tag">Pieces In Place</a>. <br /><br /> It's no good having a huge pre-launch and followup if your ordering process is not working correctly. Make sure to test every single element of the sales process to ensure that there are no hiccups on <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/launch+day" rel="tag">launch day</a>. The last thing you want to do is have people beating down the door to pay you, but have your merchant account suspended, or your salesletter incomplete. <br /><br /> 3) Find The Right Partners. <br /><br /> If you can find <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/joint+venture+partners" rel="tag">joint venture partners</a> to help you launch the product your chances of success are greatly increased. You can leverage the efforts of others to drive many more prospects to your sales page and multiply the amount of income that you generate. Even if you pay them a percentage of the profits, you will undoubtedly end up financially better than you would from your own efforts alone. <br /><br /> 4) <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/social+proof" rel="tag">Social Proof</a> <br /><br /> Find people who are willing to test out your product for free in return for feedback. Get them to submit testimonials in audio or video format and use this as part of your sales process. People respond to positive comments from other like-minded people so testimonials are essential to creating trust and credibility with your prospects. <br /><br /> 5) Prepare For Lift Off! <br /><br /> Launch day is when it all happens. Double check that you have everything in place and make sure to contact your partners ahead of the launch to make sure they stick to their commitments. Offer to help them in any way you can to make sure that everything goes smoothly. Try and set aside the entire day to monitor how things are going and be prepared to fix any problems that may occur along the way. <br /><br /> A product launch can be extremely gratifying (financially and otherwise) but without a solid plan, you will ultimately end up short of your goal. Take these simple steps and apply them to your own sales process and you are almost certain to increase your bottom line profits every single time.   <bio>Discover how to maximize your profits with the step-by-step product launch formula that has generated millions for members worldwide: <a href="http://www.ProductLaunchFormulaReviews.com" >http://www.ProductLaunchFormulaReviews.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>A Review of Brian Davis Pre Launch MLM System</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-review-of-brian-davis-pre-launch-mlm-system</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:16:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>internet google</category><category>many different things</category><category>types of marketing</category><category>brian davis</category><category>play something</category><category>mlm business</category><category>google</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-review-of-brian-davis-pre-launch-mlm-system</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When you have been involved with the MLM business for a little while, you are already aware that sometimes, what comes before setting the campaign into motion is just as important as what you do afterwards. When it comes to a pre launch, MLM opportunities can do their preparations very quickly, and]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[When you have been involved with the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mlm+business" rel="tag">MLM business</a> for a little while, you are already aware that sometimes, what comes before setting the campaign into motion is just as important as what you do afterwards. <br><br>When it comes to a pre launch, MLM opportunities can do their preparations very quickly, and many of them find that with a little bit of help, they can be start their new opportunities off on the right foot. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/brian+davis" rel="tag">Brian Davis</a> offers an excellent pre launch MLM opportunity for those who are able to take care of it, and with a little bit thought, it might be able to benefit you greatly!<br><br>When you get a hold of a good MLM opportunity, you already know that you want to have a great deal to say about it and that you want to get the word out there, but how can you do that? There are many different <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/types+of+marketing" rel="tag">types of marketing</a> and advertising that you can take advantage of, but if you have not experience in those fields it can be very easy to feel overwhelmed and intimidated. This is where pre-packaged opportunities and a great deal of research come into play, something that Brian Davis has done a great deal of!<br><br>When you start taking a look at this unique pre launch MLM opportunity, you will find that there are <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/many+different+things" rel="tag">many different things</a> that you can do in order to make your campaign take off right. One way to get off on the right foot so to speak is to make sure your name is really out there in terms of the internet. <br><br><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/google" rel="tag">Google</a> directs about 95 percent of all searches, and if you can make sure that Google is finding you, you can maximize the traffic. Brian Davis ensures you some of this valuable traffic by providing you with a professionally designed capture page, something that will catch the eyes of your leads and send you the information needed to follow up. <br><br>If you are in a situation where you need to work on getting the attention of customers and recruits online, you are definitely not alone and the pre launch MLM system gives you something that can let you stand a bit above the rest. <br><br>When you are in a situation where you can get online and have many different opportunities facing you, how is your business going to shine? This opportunity provided by Brain Davis encourages you to generate multiple income streams, and you can do so with just one link!<br><br>Similarly, you'll also find that if you're on your own in terms of marketing, there are many different pitfalls and problems that you can encounter. With a little bit of guidance from this pre launch MLM opportunity, you'll be able to have a great deal of support when it comes to dealing with them. There are many ways to get attention for your opportunity, and you will soon find that with a little bit of time you will be a lot more comfortable.<br><br>Take a look and see what Brian Davis's pre launch MLM opportunity can do for you and your business!<bio>Learn more about Brian Garvin and Jeff West at <a href="http://www.imreviewkings.com">Internet Marketing</a> Review Kings and <a href="http://www.mlmreviewkings.com">MLM</a> Review Kings today. Use this article freely but please leave Resource Box intact.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Getting Your Site Indexed Before You Launch</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/getting-your-site-indexed-before-you-launch</link>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2006 18:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>google yahoo</category><category>email marketing</category><category>a step ahead</category><category>feedburner</category><category>blog</category><category>blogger</category><category>meta tags</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/getting-your-site-indexed-before-you-launch</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I've noticed that most SEO articles focus on what to do after you launch your site. Those that do deal with preparing your site for launch usually discuss on-site SEO like keyword research and meta tags. What tends to be neglected is the advantage that you can gain by getting your site indexed]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've noticed that most SEO articles focus on what to do after you launch your site. Those that do deal with preparing your site for launch usually discuss on-site SEO like keyword research and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/meta+tags" rel="tag">meta tags</a>. What tends to be neglected is the advantage that you can gain by getting your site indexed before you launch. With a little planning and a few hours of work it's easy to be indexed by Google, Yahoo, and MSN before your site goes live. <br /><br /> The key to getting your site indexed in the big three is getting links pointing to it from sites that are already indexed. When the search bots crawl those sites they will inevitably find the link to your site and your site will be added to their index. Follow these five steps a month before you launch and you'll be <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/a+step+ahead" rel="tag">a step ahead</a> of the game. <br /><br /> 1. Register your domain name. You'd be surprised how many people wait until the last minute to do this. The sooner you register your domain, the sooner you can get some quality links pointing to it and get it indexed. <br /><br /> 2. Put up a home page. Make a "coming soon" page with your logo, information about your site, and expected launch date. You can also add a form for people to sign up for email updates about your site. This starts building your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/email+marketing" rel="tag">email marketing</a> list before you even launch. <br /><br /> 3. Start a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/blog" rel="tag">blog</a> and sign up for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/feedburner" rel="tag">Feedburner</a>. Put up a blog at www.yoursite.com/blog. It doesn't matter if you use WordPress, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/blogger" rel="tag">Blogger</a>, or whatever blog platform you prefer, just make sure you host it on your site. Make a few posts about your site, what people can expect when it launches, and why your site will be unique. After your first post, sign up for a Feedburner account at <a href="http://www.feedburner.com/" >http://www.feedburner.com/</a>. Under 'Publicize' in your account make sure to sign up for 'Ping Shot'. This will notify blogging directories of your posts which hopefully will result in a few links to your site. <br /><br /> 4. Write a few articles and submit to directories. Regardless of what your site is about, there is certainly a topic relating to your site that you could write an article about. For example, if your site is going to sell fitness equipment, you could write an article about how to build a home-gym. Or if you are going to rate and review new cars, you could write an article about how to shop for a new car. After you've written and proofread your articles, submit them to article directories like Ezine Articles (<a href="http://www.ezinearticles.com/" >http://www.ezinearticles.com/</a>) and iSnare (<a href="http://www.isnare.com/" >http://www.isnare.com/</a>). Be sure to include a description of your new site and a link back to it in the resource box. Again, this should result in a few links to your site. <br /><br /> 5. Get a link from an indexed site. Steps 3 and 4 should result in some links from indexed sites which should then ensure your site to be indexed. But it can't hurt to get a few more on your own to be certain. When I launched my last site, I linked to it from my personal blog, which I knew was indexed. If you don't have that option, you can ask someone with a blog or site related to yours to mention it. If you can't find anyone willing to do it for free, you could offer them some free advertising on your site when you launch in exchange for the link. <br /><br /> Getting yourself indexed before you launch gives you a head start on your SEO and will allow your site to have a more immediate impact. Why wait until you launch? Get started a month early and you'll reap the benefits when launch day rolls around.   <bio>Adam McFarland owns iPrioritize (<a href="http://www.iPrioritize.com" >http://www.iPrioritize.com</a>) - to-do lists that can be edited at any time from any place in the world. Email, print, check from your mobile phone, subscribe via RSS, and share with others. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Product Launch Formula Review - Results From Using Step-by-Step The Product Launch Method.</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/product-launch-formula-review-results-from-using-step-by-step-the-product-launch-method</link>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2008 04:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>product launch</category><category>home study course</category><category>informational product</category><category>half a million</category><category>paydays</category><category>maximum profit</category><category>jeff walker</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/product-launch-formula-review-results-from-using-step-by-step-the-product-launch-method</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Jeff Walker's is the creator of a very successful product launch formula home-study course that teaches people how to maximize the earning potential of any product they create and launch. Unlike many of the more products sold online in this day in age, Jeff's is one of the products which actually]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/jeff+walker" rel="tag">Jeff Walker</a>'s is the creator of a very successful <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/product+launch" rel="tag">product launch</a> formula home-study course that teaches people how to maximize the earning potential of any product they create and launch. Unlike many of the more products sold online in this day in age, Jeff's is one of the products which actually works for the people who apply the teachings and methodologies within. <br /><br /> Numerous people have applied the step-by-step launch process to generate 5, 6 or even 7 figure launches - both online and offline. The process and sequences themselves are an integral part of any marketing strategy that one must understand to get the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/maximum+profit" rel="tag">maximum profit</a> from any product. <br /><br /> Some of the results of Jeff's students are nothing short of astounding and prove that it is possible to generate huge <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/paydays" rel="tag">paydays</a> in any type of market. <br /><br /> Joe Mercola is a doctor who used Jeff's Product Launch Formula course when attempting to sell an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/informational+product" rel="tag">informational product</a> in the health niche. Despite not having any partners, Joe was able to gross over <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/half+a+million" rel="tag">half a million</a> dollars in sales simply by implementing the correct procedures in his sales process. By creating a digital informational product he was also able to cut his overheads to a minimal amount compared to a physical product. <br /><br /> Martin Howey is a high end coach who took a list of only 5,000 people and was able to sell 100 spots in a $20,000 coaching program, brining in $2 Million in sales. So effective was the product launch formula in his process that he still has people on the waiting list, ready to pay him when more spots open up in his coaching program. <br /><br /> Jose Espana created a product specifically for the Spanish speaking market. Again, using the same tried and tested techniques to launch his product, Jose was able to generate a recurring income stream of over $35,000 every single month - from just one product launch. <br /><br /> Without the step-by-step techniques outlined in Jeff's course, none of these sales figures would have been possible. His course is one that has been instrumental to the success of many marketers over the past few years in online markets as well as offline. <br /><br /> So what makes exactly makes these launches so successful? <br /><br /> There are several techniques that you can instantly use to improve your own success. One of the most important things to consider is the power of social proof. This is often overlooked by many marketers but having honest testimonials and feedback from real people can instill a great deal of trust in your prospects mind. <br /><br /> Even feedback that can sound negative may be useful in increasing your credibility. If someone asks for a refund, give it to them gracefully. Many times they will reply and thank you for your professionalism. This is the perfect testimonial to add to your site to prove the type of respectable person that you are. Remember, customers don't buy from companies - they buy from people. Show them you are a real, genuine person and you can increase your chances of success when it comes time to launch your product.   <bio>Discover how to maximize your profits with the step-by-step product launch formula that has generated millions for members worldwide: <a href="http://www.ProductLaunchFormulaReviews.com" >http://www.ProductLaunchFormulaReviews.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Should You Buy Product Launch Formula?</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/should-you-buy-product-launch-formula</link>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>joint venture partners</category><category>launch day</category><category>product launch</category><category>pieces of the puzzle</category><category>informational product</category><category>step checklist</category><category>step processes</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/should-you-buy-product-launch-formula</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Product Launch Formula is the brainchild of Jeff Walker. Now in it's second edition it has proven to be one of the most powerful and profitable courses for many of the students who have applied it's principles. With so many junk products online Jeff's product is one that delivers on it's promises.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/product+launch" rel="tag">Product Launch</a> Formula is the brainchild of Jeff Walker. Now in it's second edition it has proven to be one of the most powerful and profitable courses for many of the students who have applied it's principles. With so many junk products online Jeff's product is one that delivers on it's promises. One only has to listen to the case multiple case studies of his students to understand just how powerful the techniques are. <br /><br /> Here are just some of the results of Jeff's students: <br /><br /> Health related product: Dr Joe Mercola wanted to sell a special tele-clinic product to his list of optin subscribers. Without any <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/joint+venture+partners" rel="tag">joint venture partners</a> he was able to gross over $500,000 in sales using the techniques taught in the course. Joe was smart and created an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/informational+product" rel="tag">informational product</a> that could be delivered digitally. This meant that he had none of the usual expenses that physical products incur. It also meant that he could sell as many as he wanted to without worrying about stock or inventory. <br /><br /> Another example is Martin Howey who sold 100 spots in a high ticket coaching course to generate two million dollars in sales. By using the product launch formula process, he was able to achieve this with a list of only five thousand people. None of this could have been possible without the step by <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/step+processes" rel="tag">step processes</a>. <br /><br /> When launching any product, whether it be online or offline, it is important to have a 'battle plan'. You need a step by <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/step+checklist" rel="tag">step checklist</a> of all the things you need to do to ensure that everything goes smoothly on <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/launch+day" rel="tag">launch day</a>. Launching a product can be a particularly challenging task, especially for beginners, so it is always helpful to be able to leverage the knowledge of more experienced people to give yourself the best possible chance of success. <br /><br /> Before you get ready to sell anything, you need to make sure that all the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/pieces+of+the+puzzle" rel="tag">pieces of the puzzle</a> are in place. Make sure that your salesletter is proofread and that your order process works seamlessly. You should also consider letting your merchant account know that you'll be expecting a high volume of sales flow through your account. Failure to do these things can mean your launch turns into a disaster. The last thing you want is to have people trying to pay you money but find themselves unable to for one reason or another. <br /><br /> You should spend some effort in creating a checklist that you can refer to time after time so that you can be sure you won't miss any important points. You can tick off the list as you go and come launch day, you'll be safe in the knowledge that you've done everything you can to ensure your success. The benefit of doing things right the first time is that you can then re-apply those techniques to future launches without doing any of the work again. <br /><br /> By spending the time to plan out your launch sequence you will inevitably increase the profitability of any campaign. This is something that you should do regardless of whether or now Jeff's course is part of your arsenal. However, if you are new to this whole process, then it may be safer and more effective to learn the tried and tested techniques that you can learn from investing in professional training materials.   <bio>Discover how to maximize your profits with the step-by-step product launch formula that has generated millions for members worldwide: <a href="http://www.ProductLaunchFormulaReviews.com" >http://www.ProductLaunchFormulaReviews.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>'Viral Marketing' Or 'Butterfly Marketing' -- What's The Difference</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/viral-marketing-or-butterfly-marketing-whats-the-difference</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2006 04:27:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>viral marketing</category><category>mike filsaime</category><category>butterfly</category><category>launch day</category><category>pre launch</category><category>michael cheney</category><category>bfm</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/viral-marketing-or-butterfly-marketing-whats-the-difference</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You have probably heard about 'Viral Marketing' but many online marketers haven't heard about 'Butterfly Marketing'. So what is Butterfly Marketing ?? It proves to be just as powerful in strategies then in the software itself. Below you will find a student and customer of the course. One Adsense]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[You have probably heard about '<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/viral+marketing" rel="tag">Viral Marketing</a>' but many online marketers haven't heard about '<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/butterfly" rel="tag">Butterfly</a> Marketing'. So what is Butterfly Marketing ?? It proves to be just as powerful in strategies then in the software itself. Below you will find a student and customer of the course. One Adsense Master marketer <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/michael+cheney" rel="tag">Michael Cheney</a> of "Adsense Videos" applied some of pre-launch strategies and affiliate tools and JV strategies outlined in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mike+filsaime" rel="tag">Mike Filsaime</a>'s Butterfly Marketing Manuscript to his launch. <br /><br /> "Mike - first off I just want to say thank you so much! The techniques I learned from Butterfly Marketing played a BIG part in helping me make $63,249 in sales in 24 hours!! As I write this I'm still finding it hard to believe. It seems a lifetime ago that the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bfm" rel="tag">BFM</a> package landed on my doorstep and I started poring over it with my smile getting larger and wider with each new insight as I realized that as long as I APPLIED what I was learning the principles were going to make something BIG happen!" <br /><br /> Michael goes on and he explains how the Butterfly Marketing techniques have helped to gross over $200,000 in 7 days!! The site got an Alexa ranking on <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/launch+day" rel="tag">Launch Day</a> of 351! Michael has encountered one new subscriber every minute of every hour for the past week. So, what's so special about 'Butterfly Marketing'. Well, Michael explains it very well. Butterfly Marketing makes use of a step-by-step approach. Everything is explained step-by-step: Preparing sales material for Affiliates and Joint Venture partners. It also pays attention to the smaller details before launch that really pay dividends after launch. <br /><br /> So, overall Butterfly Marketing is foolproof marketing manual for newbies and experienced marketers alike. Everyone can have the same results as Mike Filsaime and Michael Cheney. The secret is out. It is rumored that the Butterfly Marketing Manuscript could become a New York times best seller virtually over night and would change the way people look at viral marketing not just online, but offline as well. Everyone can implement the same tactics and strategies outlined in Mike Filsaime's Butterfly Marketing Manuscript. <br /><br /> Learn why people are saying that this report changed the way marketing is done on the internet for good!   <bio>Thomas H. is webmaster of submit-artilces biz and is thrilled about the new Butterfly Marketing Manuscript you can find here <a href="http://www.submit-articles.biz/likes/butterfly-marketing" >http://www.submit-articles.biz/likes/butterfly-marketing</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Successfully Launch A New Product Or Service</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 02:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>launching a new product</category><category>launch new products</category><category>write a business plan</category><category>have already decided</category><category>target market</category><category>contact</category><category>cash cow</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-successfully-launch-a-new-product-or-service</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Companies decide to launch new products for a variety of reasons. If you have already decided to launch a new product or complimentary service, this article will guide you through the steps to guarantee its success. We will also explore reasons for launching a new product in the first place.  Why]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Companies decide to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/launch+new+products" rel="tag">launch new products</a> for a variety of reasons. If you <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/have+already+decided" rel="tag">have already decided</a> to launch a new product or complimentary service, this article will guide you through the steps to guarantee its success. We will also explore reasons for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/launching+a+new+product" rel="tag">launching a new product</a> in the first place. <br /><br /> Why launch a new offering from your company?  There are three principle reasons that new products are launched, they are as follows: <br /><br /> 1. To satisfy additional customer demand. <br /><br /> 2. Spotting an additional way of adding value to your existing portfolio, in a new or existing niche. <br /><br /> 3. As a means of diversifying, to either grow the business, or to protect future earnings as a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cash+cow" rel="tag">cash cow</a>, reaches end of life. <br /><br /> If you have not already decided to add to your offering, it may be worth checking to see if any of the above criteria are applicable to your company. <br /><br /> So let's assume that you have decided to launch your new product or service, your first step is to examine, if the business case stands up in its own right. <br /><br /> This simply means that you need to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/write+a+business+plan" rel="tag">write a business plan</a>, as though you were launching a new company. The only key difference is that you will be able to factor in existing resources that you will use to make, market, sell and service your new offering. You should also look at the impact the new venture will have on your existing business. <br /><br /> I am assuming that you know how to write a successful business plan, if you need any help, you may wish to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/contact" rel="tag">contact</a> one of our partners at Exit Plan ltd, who can facilitate your planning session. <br /><br /> The key market planning activities. <br /><br /> Let us turn our focus on to the key marketing planning activities that you need to embark upon: <br /><br /> Research your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/target+market" rel="tag">target market</a> - You will need to gauge the size of the market, and their propensity to buy this new offering. <br /><br /> Price your Product - A previous article, pricing for profit, will help you with this. <br /><br /> Test your offering - This is absolutely vital, and the remainder of this article goes into detail, on how that should be done. <br /><br /> Launch your Product - Your testing will have helped you create your marketing plan, and this is what you will now set into action. <br /><br /> Sell and service your offering - finally you must ensure that you have capacity to meet demand. Nothing kills a new product's future success than potential customer's inability to get hold of the product. <br /><br /> Testing your new Product or Service <br /><br /> If possible the best group of people or companies to test a new product with is, your existing customers. If you have serviced them well in the past, they are far more likely to do you a favour, and give you honest feedback. <br /><br /> If the new offering is not applicable to your existing customer base, then pick a test group, as representative of your identified target market as possible. They should also if possible be conveniently located to you, so that you can respond rapidly to any teething issues that may arise. <br /><br /> Your test customers, not only help identify any issues, most importantly, they will provide you with testimonials, which demonstrate the following. <br /><br /> Why they need or desire your offering in the first place?  What is unique about your offering?  What your offering enables them to do?  How they put a value on it?  Why they believe it is superior to doing it themselves or using a competitor? <br /><br /> Assuming your testing goes well and you decide to do a full blown product launch, you have now created the marketing message that you should use through the testimonial process. <br /><br /> If you need help with any of these stages, or indeed the final marketing launch, please do drop us a line, or request a free sales and marketing assessment.   <bio>This article was written by Peter Lawless, founder of <a href="http://www.3r.ie/" >http://www.3r.ie/</a>. For previous articles like this, visit 3R's Articles. Alternatively, subscribe to Success our free monthly Information Bulletin with sales and marketing articles.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Launch A Successful Internet Marketing Business</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:24:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>interested prospects</category><category>turnkey package</category><category>turnkey system</category><category>business prospects</category><category>successful internet marketing</category><category>marketing efforts</category><category>daily basis</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-launch-a-successful-internet-marketing-business</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ There are a lot of people that are interested in launching a successful Internet marketing business. Some people even get to the point where they try but, unfortunately, many of them fail in their efforts. This isn't necessarily because the idea that they had was inferior, it is more than likely a]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ There are a lot of people that are interested in launching a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/successful+internet+marketing" rel="tag">successful Internet marketing</a> business. Some people even get to the point where they try but, unfortunately, many of them fail in their efforts. This isn't necessarily because the idea that they had was inferior, it is more than likely a matter of not knowing exactly how to take care of every aspect of their online business. For this reason, it is often necessary to go with a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/turnkey+package" rel="tag">turnkey package</a>, one that will help you to develop your entire Internet business in a smooth fashion. Not only will this help you to be successful, it will teach you the different steps that are necessary to make any online business a success. <br /><br /> One of the first things that you're going to need to do is decide on which system you're going to go with. I would suggest going with a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/turnkey+system" rel="tag">turnkey system</a>, such as the one found at 1UptoWealth. This system will provide you with everything necessary to make you a success right out of the starting gate. It is truly a hands-off experience for you, if that's what you need it to be. This will allow you to watch people that come into your sales funnel and follow them the whole way through until they are customers on the other end. It gives you the experience that is necessary without having to worry about going through a series of hard knocks that are typically found in the learning process. <br /><br /> Another thing that you're going to have to find is an ongoing stream of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/interested+prospects" rel="tag">interested prospects</a> to what you are offering. 1UptoWealth can also take care of this for you as well. With a system such as this, you will have the ability to have people who already have the marketing contacts promote your business for you. This can provide you with an almost unlimited amount of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/business+prospects" rel="tag">business prospects</a> coming to you on a regular basis. What are you going to do once these prospects hit your front door? <br /><br /> Any business lives and dies by its <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/marketing+efforts" rel="tag">marketing efforts</a>. You could have thousands of people coming to on a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/daily+basis" rel="tag">daily basis</a> but if you do not have the marketing in place to turn those people in the customers all of your efforts will be in vain. 1UptoWealth automates the entire process of the marketing that will pull your prospects into your system and make them paying customers. Once they realize the benefits that come from being a part of a turnkey business, you will reap the rewards of ongoing commissions. <br /><br /> So you really have two choices. You can either struggle and launch your Internet business through a series of trial and error efforts or you can go with a turnkey system and launch a successful business from the first try. Not only can you be successful with 1UptoWealth, they can give you the ability to see clearly how to launch any number of online businesses that will further your success.   <bio>Michael Burton is a successful internet marketer. Get a copy of the free ebook here <a href="http://www.easy1uptowealth.com" >http://www.easy1uptowealth.com</a> that gives you the methods to drive a ton of traffic to any website you choose  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Benefits Of Using Ebay Listing Software In Your Ebay Business</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-benefits-of-using-ebay-listing-software-in-your-ebay-business</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>ebay auction software</category><category>ebay software</category><category>ebay marketing</category><category>online auctions</category><category>launch day</category><category>andale</category><category>spell checker</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-benefits-of-using-ebay-listing-software-in-your-ebay-business</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You find many different types of eBay auction software on the internet that aims at helping you in your online auctions through eBay. Different eBay software helps you in the different points of your eBay auction. One of the more important eBay software available today is the eBay listing software.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[You find many different types of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ebay+auction+software" rel="tag">eBay auction software</a> on the internet that aims at helping you in your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/online+auctions" rel="tag">online auctions</a> through eBay. Different <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ebay+software" rel="tag">eBay software</a> helps you in the different points of your eBay auction. One of the more important eBay software available today is the eBay listing software. <br /><br /> The eBay listing software is an eBay software that aims at creating listings of all your items on your auction site. Let it be ten items, or the entire warehouse, the eBay listing software helps you in your lists. There are many different eBay certified developers that provide you with eBay listing software like <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/andale" rel="tag">Andale</a>. <br /><br /> You find more than 100 ready made themes and layouts in the eBay listing software, along with specific categories, for no extra cost. With the help of the html editor in it, you can create beautiful ads for your products without having to have a knowledge of html code. With this, you save ad creation time which calls for better success. Moreover, the eBay programmers have included a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/spell+checker" rel="tag">spell checker</a> in the eBay listing software so that you create error free descriptions of your products. <br /><br /> In addition to all this, the eBay listing software helps you choose right categories and prices for your products. You also learn the right <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ebay+marketing" rel="tag">eBay marketing</a> features and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/launch+day" rel="tag">launch day</a> and time for your eBay products. eBay listing software has a powerful bulk listing feature where online you have an ad archive where multiple ads are saved at a time while offline you can use the eBay listing software to create, launch and manage hundreds of ads at a time. <br /><br /> With eBay listing software you have a flexible scheduling feature where it is possible to schedule a launch six months in advance. Its inventory based management provides for easy restocking of your products too. The eBay listing software is indeed a very useful, and important tool for the selling of your products on the internet.  <bio>Michael Gosford is chief editor of  <a href="http://www.ebaycheckout.com.au" >http://www.ebaycheckout.com.au</a> One of the web's most popular eBay Checkoutsites. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How Do You Spot A Scam?</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2006 06:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>earning money</category><category>earn money</category><category>pre launch</category><category>bbb</category><category>ftc</category><category>job</category><category>commensurate</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-do-you-spot-a-scam</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It's not always easy to spot a scam. Many times, checking with the BBB and other resources simply is not sufficient because the scam is too new. But when you are looking for a work at home opportunity of any kind, it helps to know what red flags to be aware of, whether in a job or business]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's not always easy to spot a scam. Many times, checking with the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bbb" rel="tag">BBB</a> and other resources simply is not sufficient because the scam is too new. But when you are looking for a work at home opportunity of any kind, it helps to know what red flags to be aware of, whether in a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/job" rel="tag">job</a> or business opportunity. <br /><br /> The first rule of thumb is can you follow the money? That is, can you figure out how the company will be <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/earning+money" rel="tag">earning money</a> from your efforts? If you're offering lifetime free services to someone and earning a large commission every time someone signs up, where does the money come from? It's easy to tell yourself it can't be a scam because no money is being spent, but you need to consider more possibilities. What information are you giving them? What about your customers? Can that be used against you? Do you have to download anything at any point? Spyware and/or affiliate commission theft could be the goal. <br /><br /> Second, is the pay <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/commensurate" rel="tag">commensurate</a> with the effort you are putting forth? If they are offering 2-3 times the going rate for a job, but you have to pay for training, it's probably a scam. They're relying on your need to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/earn+money" rel="tag">earn money</a> and desire to earn lots of it with little effort to cloud your judgement. Similarly, if you are earning commissions for your efforts, does it look like the company you will be representing can possibly be making a profit? This is very similar to point #1 above, but worth considering on its own. <br /><br /> Next, what kinds of promises are being made to you and to the customer? Are they even remotely possible? This can be either a bad case of exaggeration, which may concern the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ftc" rel="tag">FTC</a>, or a sign of a scam. In either case you do not want to be involved. <br /><br /> In the case of home business, I am always wary of pre-launch hype from marketers I have never heard of. If they don't have a name in the business, how do I know their product will be any good? It could just be a way to get information, get you to download something, etc., rather than the introduction of a real, quality product. Pre-launch marketing does get used by reputable marketers too, but not very often. After all, if you're offering a quality product do you really need to get people excited about it before they can see it. It might be fun, but not all that necessary. Pre-launch hype also has a way of annoying potential customers, as they wade through months of excessive advertising and spam about the product. It generally makes much more sense for a company to launch a product when ready, rather than give a buyer time to change his or her mind because they're tired of the hype. <br /><br /> There is no guarantee, however, that a given opportunity is a scam just because it looks like one. It is possible to misjudge, but you have to decide if you would rather miss an opportunity that could hurt you financially or destroy your reputation if it is a scam than take a chance on it. If too many warning flags go up, it is probably not worth it in my opinion, but you have to decide for yourself.   <bio>Stephanie Foster is the owner of Home with the Kids, a resource for stay at home and work at home parents. For more advice on work at home scams, visit <a href="http://www.homewiththekids.com/scams/">http://www.homewiththekids.com/scams/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Product Launch Hype: Before You Buy That Hot New Product Stop And Do This First</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>email inbox</category><category>waste of money</category><category>product launch</category><category>internet marketer</category><category>computer hard drive</category><category>ve gotta</category><category>insatiable desire</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/product-launch-hype-before-you-buy-that-hot-new-product-stop-and-do-this-first</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you are on several internet marketing lists, you know what happens when it's product launch time. Your email inbox is filled with lots of enticing offers designed to trigger your insatiable desire to buy it now.  This is hot!  You've gotta have it!  You don't want to miss out on this newest,]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you are on several internet marketing lists, you know what happens when it's <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/product+launch" rel="tag">product launch</a> time. Your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/email+inbox" rel="tag">email inbox</a> is filled with lots of enticing offers designed to trigger your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/insatiable+desire" rel="tag">insatiable desire</a> to buy it now. <br /><br /> This is hot! <br /><br /> You'<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ve+gotta" rel="tag">ve gotta</a> have it! <br /><br /> You don't want to miss out on this newest, greatest thing! <br /><br /> You begin to think that if you don't get this new fangled product, you'll be missing out on something that could get you closer to your dream of making a full-time living online. <br /><br /> But are you? <br /><br /> Before you pull out your credit card, stop for a moment and think about the following: <br /><br /> Can you afford it? <br /><br /> The hype has gotten you really excited and you may be tempted to put off paying a bill or two to buy this new fangled product right now. Grab your bank statement and look at the total. Now go through the bills that you owe. If buying this product is going to put a strain on your budget, then it's not worth it. If the product is that good, it'll be around for months. You can always save up for it like you do when you buy something on layaway. <br /><br /> Does it provide good value? <br /><br /> Does the product creator have a good reputation for providing lots of value for the money spent? <br /><br /> Check around and see what other people think about this person's past products. If they are new to the scene, who can vouch for them? <br /><br /> Any <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/internet+marketer" rel="tag">internet marketer</a> worth their salt will over deliver on the product and not give you any fluff and filler. Try to find out what's in the package first. It may be best for you to wait and see what other people (real buyers) say before plunking down your own money. <br /><br /> Can you use it right now? <br /><br /> It may be the greatest product in the world, but if you can't use it for what you're doing, then what good is it to you? <br /><br /> Lots of people have hundreds of dollars worth of information products sitting on their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/computer+hard+drive" rel="tag">computer hard drive</a> that they bought in the heat of excitement - only to never open this material up and use it. What a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/waste+of+money" rel="tag">waste of money</a>. <br /><br /> You should have a clear use for this product right now or in the near future. It should be able to take you to a higher level in your online business. If not, then you should pass on the opportunity. <br /><br /> Will it save you time? <br /><br /> Like they say: time is money. <br /><br /> Some products are great at saving you time in doing something tedious. If you find that it's a chore to do a certain task, and this product does this same task (or shows you how) fast and cheap, then it could be a good value for the money. <br /><br /> Will it make you money? <br /><br /> This is the BIG question that must be answered. Ask yourself if this product is capable of making you real money when you use it. When it comes down to it, you are working to make money online and after careful consideration, if you are sure this product can help you make more money, then go ahead and buy it. <br /><br /> However, if you feel there is a lot of value, but not something you can use personally in your venture to make money, then pass it up. <br /><br /> Hopefully, you'll stop and consider the above questions before hastily making a buying decision during the next great product launch. Remember, there will always be new information and software to buy. There will always be a new product launch. <br /><br /> You've got to become resistant to the hype and figure out what you need and don't need. This will save you a lot of time and money so that you'll have more of both to use in building your own online empire.   <bio>If you do this one thing and do it exactly how described, you can make between $1,000 and $2,000 very quickly. <a href="http://lnk.in/makefastmoneynow" >http://lnk.in/makefastmoneynow</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Adult ADD: Why Implementing ADD-Friendly Systems Are Important</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/adult-add-why-implementing-add-friendly-systems-are-important</link>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 04:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>daily basis</category><category>oh my gosh</category><category>wallowing</category><category>add brain</category><category>oh gee</category><category>cut loose</category><category>personal effects</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/adult-add-why-implementing-add-friendly-systems-are-important</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have ADD, do find yourself wanting to make more money? Do you want to be happier?  You may find that if you just cut loose when you're ADD-driven, the next thing you know, you'll look around and say, "Oh, my gosh, where did all this mess come from?"  When you realize that it's all yours,]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have ADD, do find yourself wanting to make more money? Do you want to be happier? <br /><br /> You may find that if you just <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cut+loose" rel="tag">cut loose</a> when you're ADD-driven, the next thing you know, you'll look around and say, "Oh, my gosh, where did all this mess come from?" <br /><br /> When you realize that it's all yours, you'll probably feel horrible. ADD people really do like to have things tidy. So, if you create a system to deal with the messes you inevitably make, you'll know where everything goes and if you decide to clean it all up, it can be done easily. <br /><br /> Otherwise, don't you feel overwhelmed? <br /><br /> Stop <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wallowing" rel="tag">wallowing</a> in the, "Oh, gee, why can't I get anything done?" mode. Make the decision to eliminate confusion from your life because it doesn't serve you in any way. <br /><br /> When you have ADD, using systems makes life easier. Then, you can stop being so overwhelmed and have success. <br /><br /> But you won't always get the steps right, the very first time around. Try writing them down on paper. You don't need to do that with simple systems, even if you have ADD, but if you devise something more complicated, don't try to remember all that stuff in your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/add+brain" rel="tag">ADD brain</a> because that's just another kind of clutter. <br /><br /> If you're creating your own systems, think them out and then, write the steps down. You may write them down on paper or you may enter the steps into your computer. You may want to print them out or put them all in a notebook. However you record the system is up to you. Then, when you go to use the ADD-friendly system, you can bring up the steps immediately, and just go through them as you would a checklist. <br /><br /> For an example of a simple system, ADD people are always leaving their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/personal+effects" rel="tag">personal effects</a> around--their wallets, their purses, their keys, their cell phone--things you always carry with you when you're heading out the door. And when you have ADD, they're probably spread out all over the place. <br /><br /> Do you have a system for just keeping track of the basic stuff that you need on a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/daily+basis" rel="tag">daily basis</a>, when you're on your way out the door? <br /><br /> What is it that you do naturally when you come in with your keys, your wallet, and your Palm Pilot and whatever else it is that you're carrying? Where do you put it? <br /><br /> You probably come into the house or office and just drop your things somewhere. So, think about that. That's what you're doing naturally. <br /><br /> Organizers have a system that they call a "launch pad," and what they mean by that is to create a place that's easy for you to access when you first walk in the door, like a shelf with maybe some pegs for your keys or a bucket, but a launch pad that you can access on your way out the door, too. <br /><br /> It doesn't matter what it is. It's just got to be something that works for you and is geared toward your ADD brain. Some people like a drawer. Some people like stuff hung up. The easiest way to deal with losing important stuff is to just have launch pads so that whatever you do naturally, you can train yourself to "Put it on the launch pad." <br /><br /> Systems are enormously helpful to folks with ADD. They don't have to be complicated, but if they are, record the system's steps in written form so that you never forget. Systems make life easier when you have ADD. Create some to solve your biggest problems and you'll be a much happier person.   <bio>Tellman Knudson, certified Hypnotherapist, is CEO of Overcome Everything, Inc. Stephanie Frank is an internationally known speaker, entrepreneur, and author of "The Accidental Millionaire." For more ADD information and support, visit Instant ADD <a href="http://Success.com" >http://Success.com</a> ( <a href="http://instantaddsuccess.com" >http://instantaddsuccess.com</a> ). </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Launch A Career In Singing</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>singing contests</category><category>have never heard</category><category>singing competition</category><category>strength and weaknesses</category><category>launch</category><category>realistically</category><category>cautious</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-launch-a-career-in-singing</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ You have taken singing lessons and were told by your friends that you are a great singer. You know deep down inside you that you are a singing talent yet to be discovered.  Now that you are well and ready, having developed your own unique singing style, you want to launch your singing career. You]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ You have taken singing lessons and were told by your friends that you are a great singer. You know deep down inside you that you are a singing talent yet to be discovered. <br /><br /> Now that you are well and ready, having developed your own unique singing style, you want to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/launch" rel="tag">launch</a> your singing career. You <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/realistically" rel="tag">realistically</a> realized that without any previous professional singing experience it is difficult for your singing career to have a breakthrough. <br /><br /> Singing agents, recording labels, club owners and employer of singers will naturally be <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cautious" rel="tag">cautious</a> before they hire you because they <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/have+never+heard" rel="tag">have never heard</a> of you before and what if you fumble on your first professional performance? That will be an embarrassment for them and may even cost them money. <br /><br /> Instead of being a singing talent, they are afraid that you will become a singing terror! Even if they recognize your singing talent and employ you, your professional singer's fee will be low because you are an unknown. <br /><br /> So how do you make a name for yourself as a singing talent so that you can launch your singing career successfully? One easy way is to take part in as many <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/singing+contests" rel="tag">singing contests</a> as you can. <br /><br /> Not only to take part, but to win many of them. By winning singing contests and competitions, you will win fans and singing talent scouts and employers will start noticing you. By virtue of these people approaching you for singing contracts to sign you up instead of the other way around, you are now a being recognized singer with great talent and can ask for higher professional fees because they will be competing with each other for your singing performances. <br /><br /> Naturally you have to be a great performer and good singer to win singing contests, so you must know your own <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/strength+and+weaknesses" rel="tag">strength and weaknesses</a>. You must be able to convince the judges that you are worthy to win the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/singing+competition" rel="tag">singing competition</a>. How do you do that? Just must be very well prepared. <br /><br /> I am sure you must have watched the TV singing competition show "American Idol". You must be laughing and rolling on the floor when you see American idol wannabes making a fool of themselves in the preliminary rounds. There were those who were tone deaf, those who have forgotten the song lyrics, those who were just disastrous singers and a pain to listen to and those who are so outrageous in their performance that they over perform ridiculously. <br /><br /> Now, you will notice that the contestants that make it through to the later rounds do not share the characteristics and antics mentioned above. Those who made it to the finals are class acts in themselves. Why? This is because they know where they are, understand their singing skills they have at their disposition and use them to their maximum potential and of course, they take singing lessons from the singing coaches. <br /><br /> In short, they were well prepared for the singing contest. So you should learn from the mistakes of those contestants that did not make it and learn the good habits from those that made it to the finals. <br /><br /> Armed with these skills, then go and join any singing contests you can find and yes, when you are ready, only when you are ready, then join the American Idol singing contest. Who knows, you may be the next American idol and achieve worldwide singing super star status. Wouldn't that be a fantastic way to launch your singing career?   <bio>Chris Chew is a jazz pianist. More articles at <a href="http://www.sgfitness.com" >http://www.sgfitness.com</a> and <a href="http://sgfitnessonline.blogspot.com" >http://sgfitnessonline.blogspot.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The PS3 Games Mystery</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006 18:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>games console</category><category>xbox 360</category><category>ps3</category><category>sony claims</category><category>blu ray</category><category>analysts</category><category>nomura securities</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-ps3-games-mystery</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The news is out: the PS3 games console is to be launched simultaneously around the globe in November 2006. But despite the grand global launch plan for the PS3 games console, there are doubts about its impact on the market. Even more, game analysts doubt if this global launch can help Sony regain]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The news is out: the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ps3" rel="tag">PS3</a> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/games+console" rel="tag">games console</a> is to be launched simultaneously around the globe in November 2006. But despite the grand global launch plan for the PS3 games console, there are doubts about its impact on the market. Even more, game <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/analysts" rel="tag">analysts</a> doubt if this global launch can help Sony regain lost market because of the earlier release of Microsoft's <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/xbox+360" rel="tag">Xbox 360</a>. There are also many speculations why the new PS3's launch keeps getting delayed. <br /><br /> Though <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sony+claims" rel="tag">Sony claims</a> that the delays were due to digital rights management or DRM troubles, many analysts believe otherwise. Analysts pose more pressing issues as reasons for the PS3 games console's launch delays. Eiichi Katayama, an analyst from Tokyo-based <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/nomura+securities" rel="tag">Nomura Securities</a>' Financial andamp; Economic Research, suggests that the delays are probably caused by the slow progress of graphics chip development. Others offer reasons such as insufficiency of appropriate software titles. However, Sony is quick to dismiss these rumors and again reiterated the problem of DRM for their Blu-ray optical drive. <br /><br /> Blu-ray chips provide the new console with removable PS3 storage capacity that is five times bigger than the storage provided by DVDs of older consoles. Reports that PS3's Blu-ray and DRM feature are almost finished make them unlikely causes of delays. According to Katayama, ROM mark and BD+ licensing have already started which make copy protection technology an implausible reason. Analysts believe that if DRM technology really cause the delay, the profit from PS3 games console would not suffer too much. However, if the reasons are as they believe -- graphics chip development -- the sales impact would probably be the worst in Sony's history. <br /><br /> Sony contradicts the analysts' measure of the situation and denies that the delays set the PS3 games console and the company at a disadvantage behind Microsoft and Xbox 360. Xbox 360 hit the stores last year and is still the top gaming console according to market trends. Jennie Kong, Sony's European branch's PR manager, defends the company's strategy and claims that the company doesn't allow itself to be dictated by their competitors' moves. However, history supports the analysts' views of the matter. It can be recalled that Microsoft and Sony had once faced the same situation, only this time, Sony has the advantage with the early release of their PS2 over the first Xbox. Current Analysis' Steve Kovsky reminds that at that time, Microsoft suffered huge losses; clearly, Sony is slated for the same fate with PS3. <br /><br /> If Sony pushes for the November 2006 launch, it gives the Xbox 360 a full year sales advantage. However, the PS3 games franchise's problem does not end with the launch's delays. Rumors and news are circulating that even before its game console's launch, Sony is planning to outlaw its resale. Different sources claim that Sony plans to sell the new consoles with their own individual licenses. This effectively prohibits second-hand sales in person or in online shops like <a href="http://Amazon.com" >http://Amazon.com</a> and <a href="http://eBay.com" >http://eBay.com</a>. In essence, buyers are only purchasing the license to use the consoles; Sony still holds the proprietorship of the product. Game analysts comment that this is a logical move, if proven true. Sony would need all the push it can have to increase the sales of individual PS3 units. <br /><br /> The company refrains from making comments about the allegations no licensing. They maintain that all important announcements have been made during the E3 trade show and all other announcements would be made on the PS3 games console launch. This announcement, instead of putting a stop to the rumor mill only fuel the fire. But as it is, there is nothing gamers can do but just play their PS3 games and wait.  <bio>For more valuable information on ps3 games, please visit <a href="http://www.ps3-game.com" >http://www.ps3-game.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Prosperity Automated System Under SEC Investigation - New Player In The andquot;No Selling - No Calling andquot; Arena</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/prosperity-automated-system-under-sec-investigation-new-player-in-the-no-selling-no-calling-arena</link>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2006 16:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>prosperity automated system</category><category>quot</category><category>selling on ebay</category><category>mail</category><category>launch</category><category>amp</category><category>chase</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/prosperity-automated-system-under-sec-investigation-new-player-in-the-no-selling-no-calling-arena</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Due to an unbelievable demand and scrutiny, the Prosperity Automated System ( Owner: Bill O.) has been investigated by the SEC for a couple of weeks now.  While at this time no one knows the results of this investigation, there is a new player on the andquot;No Selling - No Callingandquot; businesses]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Due to an unbelievable demand and scrutiny, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/prosperity+automated+system" rel="tag">Prosperity Automated System</a> ( Owner: Bill O.) has been investigated by the SEC for a couple of weeks now. <br /><br /> While at this time no one knows the results of this investigation, there is a new player on the and<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/quot" rel="tag">quot</a>;No Selling - No Callingandquot; businesses arena: andquot;The Prosperity Internationalandquot;. <br /><br /> The new andquot;Prosperity International andquot; business is a totally legit business and SEC compliant. The owners of andquot;Prosperity International andquot; are Simon Johansson and Harmony Thiessen , from Megawealth Corporation. <br /><br /> They followed the PAS business model while at the same time took time to replace the flows in it with improved services and an unbelievable product. They saw the potential of a business similar to PAS due to the success that PAS has had for almost one year, but at the same time they took note that a business model like that needs to be improved by offering an outstanding product and a real business opportunity - which would make it SEC-proof. <br /><br /> The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/launch" rel="tag">launch</a> of Prosperity International is the most eagerly awaited event of 2006. Full program launch is scheduled for around the 3rd week of October. <br /><br /> The company main pre-registration web site claims that if: <br /><br /> andquot; 1. You have absolutely no previous knowledge about making money from the internet, or any technical knowledge about computers... <br /><br /> 2. You don't want to worry about products, credit card processing, shipping or customer issues... <br /><br /> 3. You want nothing whatsoever to do with Multi-level (MLM) or network marketing, selling pills, potions, holiday discounts or software to family and<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/amp" rel="tag">amp</a>; friends, buying and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+on+ebay" rel="tag">selling on eBay</a>, internet gambling, forex andamp; financial investments, over hyped product less schemes or any other gimmicks either... <br /><br /> 4. You don't want to do any selling, or spend endless hours on the phone making cold calls and having to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/chase" rel="tag">chase</a>, interview, qualify andamp; close prospects, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail" rel="tag">mail</a> expensive brochures ... or any of the other boring tasks nearly every other company out there always expect you to do ...andquot; <br /><br /> ....then this business is for you! <br /><br /> As we know at this time, the company will offer a giant package of wealth creation information - making money in real estate, stock markets, etc. - valued at well over $6,000 retail. Besides this huge product package, the company will offer business opportunity licenses that can be purchased for an undisclosed price yet. The expected income per sale for the new owner license is at the $2,500 minimum. However, extra information is forwarded to people who register in this pre-launch phase at the web site. <br /><br /> The pre-launch registration of people interested to be part of this new giant on this market began already on Oct 5, 2006. Anyone interested can go and register for free.  <bio><a href="http://www.megawealthy.com/7060/" >http://www.megawealthy.com/7060/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Prosperity Automated System Under SEC Investigation - New Player In The andquot;No Selling - No Calling andquot; Arena</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:27:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>prosperity automated system</category><category>quot</category><category>selling on ebay</category><category>mail</category><category>launch</category><category>amp</category><category>chase</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/prosperity-automated-system-under-sec-investigation-new-player-in-the-no-selling-no-calling-arena</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Due to an unbelievable demand and scrutiny, the Prosperity Automated System ( Owner: Bill O.) has been investigated by the SEC for a couple of weeks now.  While at this time no one knows the results of this investigation, there is a new player on the andquot;No Selling - No Callingandquot; businesses]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Due to an unbelievable demand and scrutiny, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/prosperity+automated+system" rel="tag">Prosperity Automated System</a> ( Owner: Bill O.) has been investigated by the SEC for a couple of weeks now. <br /><br /> While at this time no one knows the results of this investigation, there is a new player on the and<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/quot" rel="tag">quot</a>;No Selling - No Callingandquot; businesses arena: andquot;The Prosperity Internationalandquot;. <br /><br /> The new andquot;Prosperity International andquot; business is a totally legit business and SEC compliant. The owners of andquot;Prosperity International andquot; are Simon Johansson and Harmony Thiessen , from Megawealth Corporation. <br /><br /> They followed the PAS business model while at the same time took time to replace the flows in it with improved services and an unbelievable product. They saw the potential of a business similar to PAS due to the success that PAS has had for almost one year, but at the same time they took note that a business model like that needs to be improved by offering an outstanding product and a real business opportunity - which would make it SEC-proof. <br /><br /> The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/launch" rel="tag">launch</a> of Prosperity International is the most eagerly awaited event of 2006. Full program launch is scheduled for around the 3rd week of October. <br /><br /> The company main pre-registration web site claims that if: <br /><br /> andquot; 1. You have absolutely no previous knowledge about making money from the internet, or any technical knowledge about computers... <br /><br /> 2. You don't want to worry about products, credit card processing, shipping or customer issues... <br /><br /> 3. You want nothing whatsoever to do with Multi-level (MLM) or network marketing, selling pills, potions, holiday discounts or software to family and<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/amp" rel="tag">amp</a>; friends, buying and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/selling+on+ebay" rel="tag">selling on eBay</a>, internet gambling, forex andamp; financial investments, over hyped product less schemes or any other gimmicks either... <br /><br /> 4. You don't want to do any selling, or spend endless hours on the phone making cold calls and having to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/chase" rel="tag">chase</a>, interview, qualify andamp; close prospects, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail" rel="tag">mail</a> expensive brochures ... or any of the other boring tasks nearly every other company out there always expect you to do ...andquot; <br /><br /> ....then this business is for you! <br /><br /> As we know at this time, the company will offer a giant package of wealth creation information - making money in real estate, stock markets, etc. - valued at well over $6,000 retail. Besides this huge product package, the company will offer business opportunity licenses that can be purchased for an undisclosed price yet. The expected income per sale for the new owner license is at the $2,500 minimum. However, extra information is forwarded to people who register in this pre-launch phase at the web site. <br /><br /> The pre-launch registration of people interested to be part of this new giant on this market began already on Oct 5, 2006. Anyone interested can go and register for free.  <bio><a href="http://www.megawealthy.com/7060/" >http://www.megawealthy.com/7060/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Driving Range - Increase Revenues With a Low-Cost Marketing Plan</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>free haircut</category><category>free bucket</category><category>range operators</category><category>correct technology</category><category>golf marketing</category><category>brain power</category><category>corporate outings</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/driving-range-increase-revenues-with-a-low-cost-marketing-plan</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you own a driving range, you know that it is no secret that retaining customers is more cost-effective than going out and finding new customers. In these tougher economic times, most driving range operators are reluctant to ask more out of their current customers. With this being said, did you]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you own a driving range, you know that it is no secret that retaining customers is more cost-effective than going out and finding new customers. In these tougher economic times, most driving <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/range+operators" rel="tag">range operators</a> are reluctant to ask more out of their current customers. With this being said, did you know that your current customers are willing to pay more for your products and services through up-sell offers and refer your driving range to their friends and co-workers?<br><br>Creating more revenues through a good <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/golf+marketing" rel="tag">golf marketing</a> plan takes a little <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/brain+power" rel="tag">brain power</a> as well as some common sense. You can do this through implementing a marketing plan that includes purchasing the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/correct+technology" rel="tag">correct technology</a> such as a launch monitor that will not break the bank, a competitive pricing plan as well as a referral program.<br><br>Launch Monitor -- Purchasing a launch monitor will allow you to expand how creative you can become with your marketing plan. Not only will you be able to use the launch monitor to add credibility to your staff while they are administering a golf club fitting, you can also rent it out for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/corporate+outings" rel="tag">corporate outings</a> or events. The corporate outings and events can introduce your driving range, services and staff to a new group of potential customers.<br><br>Bulk discounts -- All of us have seen this being used in a variety of different businesses. A simple example is probably in your wallet right now. Mine is the card from getting my haircut at Sports Clips. The card gives me a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/free+haircut" rel="tag">free haircut</a> after I have had six. You can create a similar program at your driving range that provides customers with a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/free+bucket" rel="tag">free bucket</a> for every five or ten that they purchase. This will assist in building loyalty since they have the incentive for the free product. If you work through a token based system, volume discounts also work well. Proven approaches are selling an unlimited number of tokens for an annual fee, or the more common "buy-more-pay-less" sale, where you offer 50 tokens for the price of 30. If you have children you have been offered this deal somewhere.<br><br>Bounce-back coupons - A special offering a buy-two-get-one deal for a bucket of balls will encourage new and occasional customers to come back and use the facility. Allow your staff to give away tokens or coupons as a thank you for using your driving range. This will encourage your customers to return and spend more time and more importantly money.<br><br>Referral programs -- When most people hear the words referral program they immediately think complicated and expensive. It simply does not need to be that way. There are many different ways you can easily structure this. For every current member that refers a new "rack rate" member, you can place them in a drawing monthly, quarterly or even yearly. The prize for the drawing can include donations from vendors to a golf lesson or lesson package to a golf club fitting from your staff. Not only will you create excitement about the program but anytime your staff can spend with a member or customer it is a marketing opportunity. Your staff can ask questions of your patrons about hot topics to gather good and bad information that will help you improve your facility, inform your customers about new services, such as a golf launch monitor and inform your customers of new specials or programs available to them.<bio>Max Johnson of VGS Golf and Country Club Supplies Click for <a href="http://www.virtualgolfswing.com/driving-range-increase-revenues-with-lowcost-marketing-plan-a-322.html">Golf Marketing Plan</a>. Click for more <a href="http://www.virtualgolfswing.com/golf-course-equipment-t-44_53.html">Driving Range Equipment</a>.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Visit The Kennedy Space Center During Your Orlando Vacation</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>kennedy space center</category><category>space astronauts</category><category>saturn 5</category><category>gemini</category><category>mercury</category><category>moon</category><category>launch</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/visit-the-kennedy-space-center-during-your-orlando-vacation</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you're bringing your family to Orlando you will no doubt visit Disney World and the other theme parks in the area, but why limit yourself to theme parks, when you can also visit the fascinating and educative Kennedy Space Center located at historic Cape Canaveral? Here is a brief guide to some]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you're bringing your family to Orlando you will no doubt visit Disney World and the other theme parks in the area, but why limit yourself to theme parks, when you can also visit the fascinating and educative <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/kennedy+space+center" rel="tag">Kennedy Space Center</a> located at historic Cape Canaveral? Here is a brief guide to some of the attractions currently on offer at the Kennedy Space Center. <br /><br /> Meet an Astronaut <br /><br /> The center has arranged for various astronauts to meet visitors and talk about their missions in space. Astronauts from the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mercury" rel="tag">Mercury</a>, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gemini" rel="tag">Gemini</a>, Apollo and Shuttle programs are scheduled to take part throughout the year. <br /><br /> Simulated Shuttle <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/launch" rel="tag">Launch</a> <br /><br /> If you want to get an idea of what an astronaut feels during liftoff, then the Space Center's launch simulator is the best way to do it. The room vibrates and roars and when the engines shutdown participants get to view the earth, as astronauts see it when they reach their orbit. <br /><br /> Early Space History <br /><br /> This is a walk through exhibit showing the background of today's space program. One of the highlights is the actual control panel which was used to guide the astronauts of the Mercury and Gemini space programs. Mercury and Gemini capsules are also on display. <br /><br /> Viking Mars Mission <br /><br /> In 1976 a U.S. unmanned craft landed on Mars and took the first pictures of the red planet's surface. This exhibit takes you on that journey and visitors also can see and touch a piece of Mars as well (in the form of meteorite that fell to earth many years ago). <br /><br /> IMAX 3D Theater <br /><br /> With the help of giant screens, five stories high, you are taken on an awesome journey into space. The films contain dramatic footage taken by astronauts during their space missions and you get a feeling that you are right there with them. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/saturn+5" rel="tag">Saturn 5</a> Center <br /><br /> The Saturn 5 was the huge rocket that took astronauts to the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/moon" rel="tag">moon</a> and back in the early 1970s. Featuring an actual 363-foot, 6.2 million pound Saturn V moon rocket, this exhibit takes you on a trip to the moon with a recreation of the first Apollo mission to the moon. There is also a hands-on exhibit. <br /><br /> LC 39 Observation Gantry <br /><br /> This is a 60 foot tower which will give you a great view of the space shuttle launch pads. There is also an on-the-ground exhibition which includes films of the Shuttle program, showing the actual process used to launch a Shuttle into space. <br /><br /> Space Center Guided Tour <br /><br /> This is a bus ride all around the Kennedy Space Center. It stops at the important places and the bus tours depart each day (except Christmas Day and certain launch days) beginning at 9:30 a.m., and leave continuously throughout the day, with the last bus leaving approximately four hours before closing. <br /><br /> The Space Shop <br /><br /> Are you fascinated by space memorabilia? Then this is the place for you. The Center's gift shop has more than 8,000 space-related items that make perfect souvenirs or additions to your serious space collection. <br /><br /> This is only just a small part of what you can see at the Kennedy Space Center, so if you want to treat your kids to an out of this world experience be sure to add it to your list of "must-see" places when you make your next Florida Vacation.   <bio>Mark Whichard is a frequent writer on Orlando tourism. He and his wife Susan are the proprietors of Orlando's Finest Vacations Homes. Visit his website for more information on Orlando Vacation Homes. <a href="http://www.orlandosfinest.com" >http://www.orlandosfinest.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Trivia Questions And Answers From A Trivia Break</title>
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		<category>atb</category><category>bathing suit</category><category>19th century</category><category>swimwear</category><category>expressions</category><category>montreal</category><category>satellite</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-and-answers-from-a-trivia-break</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Questions:  1. What is the primary language of most residents of Montreal?  A. English  B. French  C. Canadian  D. Montrealese  2. During what century was swimwear revolutionized?  A. The 20th century with the birth of the bikini  B. The 19th century with the transition from swimming as therapy to]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Questions: <br /><br /> 1. What is the primary language of most residents of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/montreal" rel="tag">Montreal</a>?  A. English  B. French  C. Canadian  D. Montrealese <br /><br /> 2. During what century was <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/swimwear" rel="tag">swimwear</a> revolutionized?  A. The 20th century with the birth of the bikini  B. The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/19th+century" rel="tag">19th century</a> with the transition from swimming as therapy to swimming as recreation  C. 18th century when lead weights were sewn into the hems of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bathing+suit" rel="tag">bathing suit</a>s  D. 4th century when the first two-piece bathing suit was featured <br /><br /> 3. When did the Americans get into space?  A. October 1957  B. November 1957  C. December 1957  D. January 1958 <br /><br /> 4. Most dogs have about 100 different facial <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/expressions" rel="tag">expressions</a>, most of them made with their ears. However, a few breeds have only about 10 expressions. Can you name those breeds?  A. Bulldogs and Pitbulls  B. Labrador and Golden retrievers  C. Poodles and Dachshunds  D. Beagles and Chihuahuas <br /><br /> 5. Taily Day is a day-after April Fool's Day holiday in which country?  A. Scotland  B. France  C. India  D. England <br /><br /> Answers: <br /><br /> 1. What is the primary language of most residents of Montreal?  B. French  <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/atb" rel="tag">ATB</a>: The largest city and second largest metropolitan area of Canada, Montréal is the chief cultural center of the French part of Canada. Most of the residents are of French descent and speak the French language; however, a significant minority speaks English, giving Montréal a bilingual character. Founded by the French in 1642, Montréal is one of the oldest cities in North America. <br /><br /> 2. During what century was swimwear revolutionized?  B. The 19th century with the transition from swimming as therapy to swimming as recreation  ATB: While all these are important events in the swimsuit's history, it was when swimming became a recreational activity that interest in the bathing suit really picked up. <br /><br /> 3. When did the Americans get into space?  D. January 1958  ATB: News of the first Sputnik intensified efforts to launch a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/satellite" rel="tag">satellite</a> in the United States. The initial U.S. satellite launch attempt on December 6, 1957, failed disastrously when the Vanguard launch rocket exploded moments after liftoff. Success came on January 31, 1958, with the launch of the satellite Explorer 1. <br /><br /> 4. Most dogs have about 100 different facial expressions, most of them made with their ears. However, a few breeds have only about 10 expressions. Can you name those breeds?  A. Bulldogs and Pitbulls  ATB: Due to their breeding, dogs such as Bulldogs and Pitbulls have fewer facial expressions and so are often misinterpreted by other dogs which leads to fights. Poor misunderstood pooches. <br /><br /> 5. Taily Day is a day-after April Fool's Day holiday in which country?  A. Scotland.  ATB: The second day of Scotland's two-day April Fool's Day fun is dedicated to pranks involving the posterior where the butt of jokes may well be caught wearing a "Kick Me" sign.   <bio>Deanna Mascle shares more Trivia Questions And Answers in her A Trivia Break blog at <a href="http://atriviabreak.net" >http://atriviabreak.net</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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