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	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title>AOL Reverse Email Search</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:15:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>e mail search</category><category>aol mail</category><category>aol web</category><category>mail providers</category><category>e mail services</category><category>mail provider</category><category>mail accounts</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/aol-reverse-email-search</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[AOL is one of the oldest and most recognized internet service providers and while many people have stopped using their connection portals, millions of people still use the AOL mail services. Even better, AOL now offers free, web based e-mail services. Many people prefer web based e-mails because]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[AOL is one of the oldest and most recognized internet service providers and while many people have stopped using their connection portals, millions of people still use the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/aol+mail" rel="tag">AOL mail</a> services. Even better, AOL now offers free, web based e-mail services. Many people prefer web based e-mails because they can take them along whenever they change their internet providers. The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/aol+web" rel="tag">AOL web</a> mail offers plenty of services along with web mail so it makes sense that it is one of the leading web <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+providers" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+provider" rel="tag">mail provider</a>s</a>.<br><br>Of course, because web mail is so popular and because there are people who like to change e-mail addresses often and create addresses specifically for newsletter subscriptions, junk mail, etc, there are a lot of AOL e-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+accounts" rel="tag">mail accounts</a> that get hijacked by spammers and people who like to send "anonymous" e-mails to others. The good news is this: if you have been getting unwanted e-mail from an AOL web mail address, it is possible to do a reverse e-mail search and find out who has been sending you the unwanted e-mail and make them stop.<br><br>Your first line of defense when it comes to unwanted e-mail is the reverse e-mail search provided by the web mail provider. If the e-mail is coming from an AOL web mail address, use the reverse e-mail search option provided by America Online itself. Using the web mail provider's reverse e-mail search tool should always be your first stop because it will be the easiest method in finding out who has been sending you the unwanted e-mail and/or spam. This is because it is easier for AOL to check its own records than it is for an outside source to try to check those records for you.<br><br>Of course, if the reverse e-mail search provided by AOL isn't successful, there are other options that are available to you. There are many different reverse e-mail search services available on the internet and you should try as many as you can to get the results that you need. If none of the internet based reverse e-mail searches work out, and the unwanted e-mail has become a real problem, you might want to consider hiring a professional search service to find out who, exactly has been sending you the e-mail. In some cases a professional search service is the best way to go because there are many people, spammers especially, will take many steps to make sure that their identities and contact information remain hidden.<br><br>Remember that you need to be taking steps to protect your own AOL e-mail account as well. Make sure that your password isn't obvious and that it is hard to crack. Change it often so that you can reduce the risk of having your AOL web mail account being hijacked by spammers or people who would send unwanted e-mail to other people.<br><br>Your tenacity will also play a big role in whether or not you see success with your reverse e-mail search. The more thorough your search, the more likely you will be to discover the identity of the e-mail address owner.<bio>Ed Opperman invites you to visit his cyber investigation website for all of your email search needs. He offers employment locate, internet infidelity investigations, reverse email trace, telephone investigations, and much more. To learn more about <a href="http://www.emailrevealer.com/">reverse email lookup</a> and other useful information please click here now:===> <a href="http://www.emailrevealer.com/">http://www.emailrevealer.com</a></bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Merchant Account Fees: Are They Worth It?</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>online merchant accounts</category><category>accept credit cards</category><category>accepting credit cards</category><category>mail</category><category>make your life easier</category><category>accept credit cards online</category><category>debit cards</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/merchant-account-fees-are-they-worth-it</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Merchant account services are the services that allow you to accept credit cards as payments, both online and off, and help you handle the credit card transaction processing. Without merchant accounts, your customers would have to pay with cash or check- and believe it or not, most customers will]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Merchant account services are the services that allow you to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/accept+credit+cards" rel="tag">accept credit cards</a> as payments, both online and off, and help you handle the credit card transaction processing. Without merchant accounts, your customers would have to pay with cash or check- and believe it or not, most customers will spend more if they can swipe their card and worry about the bill later. <br /><br /> The Cost of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/accepting+credit+cards" rel="tag">Accepting Credit Cards</a> <br /><br /> Merchant accounts can be costly. There are numerous providers of merchant accounts that are reputable and offer good value for their service- but there are even more providers of merchant accounts that charge excessive fees and have hidden expenses that you were not aware of when agreeing to use their service to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/accept+credit+cards+online" rel="tag">accept credit cards online</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Fees range from per transaction fees (usually a percentage or a few cents on each card processed) to monthly or annual maintenance fees that can range from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Online Businesses Need Merchant Accounts <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/online+merchant+accounts" rel="tag">Online merchant accounts</a> are crucial to having a successful online business venture. Consider it from the eyes of a customer: if you were on a website, looking to buy a widget, would you want to take the time to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail" rel="tag">mail</a> a check or money order, or do you plan on making a purchase right then with your debit or credit card? Most people don't want to take the time to write and mail a check or money order for an online purchase- not having the ability to accept credit or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/debit+cards" rel="tag">debit cards</a> will severely hurt your business as an online merchant. <br /><br /> As the merchant, credit and debit cards <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/make+your+life+easier" rel="tag">make your life easier</a>, as well.<br /><br />You get your money much faster than waiting for a customer to write and mail a check or money order; and you don't have to wait for the payment to clear the bank before you can mail out their purchase. Credit card payments offer you payment within a day or two of the customer putting in the card details. <br /><br /> Deciding if a Merchant Account is Worth the Fees <br /><br /> So are the fees that are paid for merchant accounts worth the value the accounts provide your business? It all depends on the type of business you are operating and the volume of sales you process on a given month, as well as the merchant account provider you choose to go with. Merchant account providers are not a one-size-fits-all solution for every business, and you really need to do a little research before selecting a provider. Consider the per transaction fee, the application fee, monthly maintenance fee, set up fee, and any annual membership charges you must pay. Do you have to purchase or lease any special equipment? Is the software for processing online credit card payments included in the service, or is that an additional fee? <br /><br /> Once you have that information for a few different merchant account providers, you can determine what you believe your credit card sales will be each month. This may be difficult to do, but make your best estimate based on your current level of sales and the idea that people typically spend more with a credit card than they do with cash.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Determine what fees you'll pay on your estimated amount of sales each month, and see if it makes sense to pay for a merchant account. As mentioned previously, if your plan is to operate an online business- you really need a way to accept credit card payments online in order to become successful.   <bio>This article has been provided courtesy of Creditor Web, <a href="http://www.creditorweb.com" >http://www.creditorweb.com</a> .  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Buy A Cheap Domain Name</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2006 14:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>e mail address</category><category>new e mail address</category><category>cheap domain name</category><category>change isp</category><category>isp provider</category><category>mail option</category><category>e mail account</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-buy-a-cheap-domain-name</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you interested in purchasing a cheap domain name but don't know how to look for one?  You might also be thinking I don't want to build a website why do I need a domain name anyway?  Recently I was looking at a way of centralising my online transactions because orders were being placed via a few]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you interested in purchasing a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cheap+domain+name" rel="tag">cheap domain name</a> but don't know how to look for one? <br /><br /> You might also be thinking I don't want to build a website why do I need a domain name anyway? <br /><br /> Recently I was looking at a way of centralising my online transactions because orders were being placed via a few different website's. I decided I that I would build 1 website to manage the orders as the central ordering point for all of my transactions. <br /><br /> In doing this I needed to purchase another domain so I went off on my search. During this search its where I had stumbled across ...info domain names and I was surprised that they only cost $3 from Name Cheap. <br /><br /> Not only are these domains cheap but there are also a few good dictionary names available for the .info extension. <br /><br /> Domain names have 2 great uses. The first use is if you want to setup a website and e-mail account. <br /><br /> The second use is to set up your own custom e-mail address without setting up a website in which is becoming a popular option for many people today. <br /><br /> Both options require your domain name DNS to be configured to your webhosting account DNS and you can do this easily via your Name Cheap account. <br /><br /> You might be thinking why would I want to create my own custom email address? <br /><br /> Lets say you have an issue with your ISP and you need to get a new <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/isp+provider" rel="tag">ISP provider</a>. By having your own e-mail address using your own domain name you won't need to worry about giving your friends your new e-mail account when you <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/change+isp" rel="tag">change ISP</a>. Remember you will be using your own email from your domain name so your ISP will be providing Internet access only and no matter how many ISP's you change you won't need to worry about telling your friends and family your new e-mail address. <br /><br /> Cheap reliable hosting accounts that have an e-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+option" rel="tag">mail option</a> can cost from $3 a month up to $5.  <bio>Joseph Francis is a trained and experienced Website Designer who offers free website building tips and tricks from his website - <a href="http://www.websitebuildersguide.com" >http://www.websitebuildersguide.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>H-F-L-Team: E-mail Time Saver Or Time Waster?</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>e mail account</category><category>e mail address</category><category>time waster</category><category>mail settings</category><category>mail check</category><category>new mail</category><category>mail accounts</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/h-f-l-team-e-mail-time-saver-or-time-waster</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Studies have shown that the average person receives about 40 e-mails a day. I know mine are at least twice that amount.  When you are running your home-based business time management is important. Often you are the CEO and clerk. You do it all.  One of the most important tools and time waster in]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Studies have shown that the average person receives about 40 e-mails a day. I know mine are at least twice that amount. <br /><br /> When you are running your home-based business time management is important. Often you are the CEO and clerk. You do it all. <br /><br /> One of the most important tools and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/time+waster" rel="tag">time waster</a> in your business is e-mail.  We all need it we all use it. The trick is to keep e-mail from over running your time. <br /><br /> What to do? <br /><br /> I have set up different e-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+accounts" rel="tag">mail accounts</a> for different needs. I have one that is only for non-business related items. This e-mail address is the one that I give friends and family members to use. I know what they send me is not going to be time sensitive. I f something important happens or needs immediate attention they will call on the phone. <br /><br /> I also have an e-mail account for work related items. This one I use for an overall catchall for my business. I will also set up special e-mail account for specific projects that I'm working on. That way I know what they are responding to and for. What reason. I have an account that I use when I respond to special offers or e-newsletters. This way I keep e-mail separated and more manageable. <br /><br /> Use "Preferences" to manage each account. <br /><br /> Now put technology to work for you. Go into the "preferences" or "set-up" for each account. And apply the "junk-mail" settings and other filters that will help cut down on unnecessary e-mail. Check out all the tools, many can make managing your account easer. One more trick is to turn off any audio notification that you have <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/new+mail" rel="tag">new mail</a>. It is just a distraction that will make you want to check it now. <br /><br /> Time management for e-mail. <br /><br /> One way I make the best of my time is to devote specific times and amounts of time to read and respond to e-mails. <br /><br /> I divide the workday into three times to address my e-mail. I will check it first in the morning when I start my day. <br /><br /> Then midday and then at the end of my workday, I will look at it again. <br /><br /> I devote fifteen minutes to a half hour to each time. I stay on schedule; if I don't it will just through off my other tasks that need to be done. <br /><br /> My 3 "Ds" To decision making. <br /><br /> Delete it: You know within three seconds if you need to respond to e-mail. Don't linger over it Delete It. <br /><br /> Do it now: If you need to respond to it, do it right away. Don't wait that just puts the work off and you may not get back to it until it's too late. <br /><br /> Defer it: If the task takes to long to address it right away defer it. A good way is to use a folder within your e-mail account. You must remember to schedule time to address that folder. <br /><br /> Managing your work time is an important tool in living your Hundred-Fold-Life.   <bio>Douglas Miller is a retired Fire Service Captain now making a living working at home. His company Hundred-Fold-Life is just not name but also belief. To find the best home based business ideas and opportunities so you can work at home visit: <a href="http://www.clixgo.com" >http://www.clixgo.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>A Basic Introduction To Accounts Receivables</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 07:24:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>accounts receivables</category><category>trade receivables</category><category>business transaction</category><category>transaction accounts</category><category>accounting terms</category><category>accounting practices</category><category>balance sheet</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-basic-introduction-to-accounts-receivables</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If one were to reduce business to the simplest terms, one would probably call it the selling of goods by one person, and the buying of those same goods by another. Thus, whether we pay cash or run up a tab while doing business, money has to change hands during the course of a business transaction.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If one were to reduce business to the simplest terms, one would probably call it the selling of goods by one person, and the buying of those same goods by another. Thus, whether we pay cash or run up a tab while doing business, money has to change hands during the course of a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/business+transaction" rel="tag">business transaction</a>. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/accounts+receivables" rel="tag">Accounts receivables</a> is one such type of a business transaction. It refers to the way of dealing with amounts of money that are owed to a business by its customer. On the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/balance+sheet" rel="tag">balance sheet</a> of a company, accounts receivable refer to the amount of money that a customer owes it. Accounts receivables are also referred to as <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/trade+receivables" rel="tag">trade receivables</a>, which makes the concept a little clearer. As this is a debt related amount, it appears under the category of current assets on the balance sheet of the company. <br /><br /> An accounts receivables transaction is generally carried out by means of an invoice which is sent to the customer with the aim of informing him of the duration within which the debt amount must be paid off. The term within which the debt has to be paid may be thirty days, forty-five days, sixty days, or even as much as ninety days. However, the duration of the debt depends entirely on the debtor and the creditor. <br /><br /> Various payment practices may be followed. These practices may be determined by the various industry standards. They may also be colored by the financial status of the debtor, or affected by the company's corporate policy. <br /><br /> Larger business organizations usually have to resort to the development of an entire accounts receivables department to look into the various kinds and amounts of debts that its customers owe it. A sales ledger is usually used to record transactions that pertain to accounts receivables. <br /><br /> Anyone who is starting out on a new business venture would have to learn about the various kinds of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/accounting+terms" rel="tag">accounting terms</a> and practices that are carried on within various industries. To get into a business undertaking without adequate study of the various <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/accounting+practices" rel="tag">accounting practices</a> would be committing professional hara-kiri. Accounts receivables is only one of the many kinds of transactions that prevail in a business setting. <br /><br /> No matter what noble work you hope to do through your business, ultimately you would want it to be financially sound. So, you should make sure to find out about the many financial transactions that will enter into the picture once you start selling your products or services.   <bio>Read Accounts Receivables <a href="http://www.premiereglobal.com/accounts-receivables/" >http://www.premiereglobal.com/accounts-receivables/</a> Accounts Receivable Management <a href="http://www.premiereglobal.com/accounts-receivables/how-accounts-receivables" >http://www.premiereglobal.com/accounts-receivables/how-accounts-receivables</a>= -work.asp Debt Collection <a href="http://www.premiereglobal.com/accounts-receivables/what-accounts-receivable" >http://www.premiereglobal.com/accounts-receivables/what-accounts-receivable</a>= s-cost.asp  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>A Basic Introduction To Accounts Receivables</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 06:14:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>accounts receivables</category><category>trade receivables</category><category>business transaction</category><category>transaction accounts</category><category>accounting terms</category><category>accounting practices</category><category>balance sheet</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-basic-introduction-to-accounts-receivables</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If one were to reduce business to the simplest terms, one would probably call it the selling of goods by one person, and the buying of those same goods by another. Thus, whether we pay cash or run up a tab while doing business, money has to change hands during the course of a business transaction.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If one were to reduce business to the simplest terms, one would probably call it the selling of goods by one person, and the buying of those same goods by another. Thus, whether we pay cash or run up a tab while doing business, money has to change hands during the course of a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/business+transaction" rel="tag">business transaction</a>. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/accounts+receivables" rel="tag">Accounts receivables</a> is one such type of a business transaction. It refers to the way of dealing with amounts of money that are owed to a business by its customer. On the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/balance+sheet" rel="tag">balance sheet</a> of a company, accounts receivable refer to the amount of money that a customer owes it. Accounts receivables are also referred to as <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/trade+receivables" rel="tag">trade receivables</a>, which makes the concept a little clearer. As this is a debt related amount, it appears under the category of current assets on the balance sheet of the company. <br /><br /> An accounts receivables transaction is generally carried out by means of an invoice which is sent to the customer with the aim of informing him of the duration within which the debt amount must be paid off. The term within which the debt has to be paid may be thirty days, forty-five days, sixty days, or even as much as ninety days. However, the duration of the debt depends entirely on the debtor and the creditor. <br /><br /> Various payment practices may be followed. These practices may be determined by the various industry standards. They may also be colored by the financial status of the debtor, or affected by the company's corporate policy. <br /><br /> Larger business organizations usually have to resort to the development of an entire accounts receivables department to look into the various kinds and amounts of debts that its customers owe it. A sales ledger is usually used to record transactions that pertain to accounts receivables. <br /><br /> Anyone who is starting out on a new business venture would have to learn about the various kinds of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/accounting+terms" rel="tag">accounting terms</a> and practices that are carried on within various industries. To get into a business undertaking without adequate study of the various <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/accounting+practices" rel="tag">accounting practices</a> would be committing professional hara-kiri. Accounts receivable is only one of the many kinds of transactions that prevail in a business setting. <br /><br /> No matter what noble work you hope to do through your business, ultimately you would want it to be financially sound. So, you should make sure to find out about the many financial transactions that will enter into the picture once you start selling your products or services.   <bio>Read Accounts Receivables <a href="http://www.premiereglobal.com/accounts-receivables/" >http://www.premiereglobal.com/accounts-receivables/</a> Accounts Receivable Management <a href="http://www.premiereglobal.com/accounts-receivables/how-accounts-receivables" >http://www.premiereglobal.com/accounts-receivables/how-accounts-receivables</a>= -work.asp Debt Collection <a href="http://www.premiereglobal.com/accounts-receivables/what-accounts-receivable" >http://www.premiereglobal.com/accounts-receivables/what-accounts-receivable</a>= s-cost.asp  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Credit Repair: How To Begin</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2006 04:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>free credit report</category><category>annual credit report</category><category>mail</category><category>experian</category><category>transunion</category><category>equifax</category><category>credit report request</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/credit-repair-how-to-begin</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Credit repair can seem like a daunting task- especially if you're buried under a pile of debt with no foreseeable way out. But the good news is that it is possible and it's something you can do yourself. Before you can get started, you'll need a copy of your credit report from all of the three]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Credit repair can seem like a daunting task- especially if you're buried under a pile of debt with no foreseeable way out. But the good news is that it is possible and it's something you can do yourself. Before you can get started, you'll need a copy of your credit report from all of the three major bureaus- <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/equifax" rel="tag">Equifax</a>, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/experian" rel="tag">Experian</a> and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/transunion" rel="tag">TransUnion</a>. Credit repair begins with knowing that you have an accurate credit score, so what you should do first is check all of the information listed to ensure it is correct. <br /><br /> Before you spend your money, you should know that you are legally entitled to one <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/free+credit+report" rel="tag">free credit report</a> per year. There are a variety of ways you can order your free credit report, including by <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail" rel="tag">mail</a>, on the phone or online. If convenience is what you're after, visit Annual Credit (the only legit site) to obtain your free credit report. You can fill out the required information quickly and easily- all without leaving the comfort of your own home or office- and the report will be shipped to you free of charge. Another option is to order it by phone by calling 1-877-322-8228 or you can always request it by mail. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/annual+credit+report" rel="tag">Annual Credit Report</a> Request Service  PO Box 105281  Atlanta, GA 30348-5281 <br /><br /> No matter which ordering method you choose, you will be able to order one free credit report from each of the bureaus simultaneously, or one at a time- it's up to you! Keep in mind that you're also entitled to a free credit report if you've recently been denied for a credit application, you're unemployed, planning to look for a job within 60 days, on welfare, or if you believe the information in your credit report to be inaccurate due to fraud or identity theft. <br /><br /> If you want to see your actual credit score, you will have to pay a fee of around $5.95 from each bureau. Once you have the credit reports in front of you, you will need to go through each one meticulously to spot any errors. Look to see if your personal information is correct and then move on to your credit accounts. You need to make sure that all credit accounts you currently have open are being reported and that they are being reported correctly. If you've had any collection or charge-off accounts in the past that have since been paid, check to see if they reflect that. If you find any accounts listed that you didn't open, you will need to report them immediately as fraud. <br /><br /> Credit bureaus will usually respond to any disputes you have within 30 days and resolve the matter so it is reflected on your credit report. Wait a few months and then check your credit report again (this time you'll have to pay) and make sure the correct info is now listed. Doing this and setting a budget for yourself that you stick to each month will get your credit on the road to recovery in no time at all!   <bio>Visti Credit and You for more information on credit repair and what you can do starting today to repair your credit visit <a href="http://www.creditandyou.com" >http://www.creditandyou.com</a>. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>If Only...</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:43:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mail forwarding services</category><category>mail forwarding service</category><category>few glitches</category><category>mail service</category><category>personnel business</category><category>new experiences</category><category>usps</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/if-only</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I prefer my life to be as easy and simple as possible. So I am always open to receive new ways to accommodate this. One way I let the universe know I am ready and open to receive new experiences that broaden my scope is to say "Let's Rock". Before long something shows up that adds wonder and]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[I prefer my life to be as easy and simple as possible. So I am always open to receive new ways to accommodate this. One way I let the universe know I am ready and open to receive <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/new+experiences" rel="tag">new experiences</a> that broaden my scope is to say "Let's Rock". Before long something shows up that adds wonder and another new dimension (a WOW) to my life .<br><br>On the surface some of the things that I constitute as a wonder in my life might for a onlooker or two bring a response such as; "really, that?" or even "big deal" . So, let me share how my life flows by telling about a recent experience of mine. For things to be easy and simple I prefer to have as few personnel/business accounts as possible, and I look for businesses that cater to my specific needs. I was recently thinking about <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+forwarding+services" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+forwarding+service" rel="tag">mail forwarding service</a>s</a> and hoping to find one that filled the essentials of an individual who travelled a lot throughout the year. I am presently using temporary mail forwarding from <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/usps" rel="tag">USPS</a>. However there have been a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/few+glitches" rel="tag">few glitches</a> with this service so it doesn't meet all my requirements. Abracadabra, when I googled a search one day I discovered a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+service" rel="tag">mail service</a> that seemed to meet my prerequisites, to the letter. I investigated further and discovered the pluses of using this service out numbered the minuses. So, I am in the process of setting up a PO Box/ mail service with them. I am so excited as I found another business that fits my criterion! I am changing the mailing/billing address on my accounts as we speak. The process will be complete when the temporary mail forwarding that was set up ends. I am transferring my business to an account that better serves me.<br><br>When something accommodates me and tends to my needs there are fewer distractions that use up time, so all of a sudden I am able to do more of what interests and pleases me. I love it! By allowing myself to go to the space of how nice it would be IF ONLY..... (in this scenario it is "How nice it would be IF ONLY I could find a mail forwarding service that suits me, better") I give a signal for an opportunity to be presented. And because I was willing to do a little leg work, I brought the dream (the IF ONLY....) into a reality.<br><br>I never seem to get tired, bored, or overwhelmed by wonders that are introduced. The simple technique inherent to receive these wonders is; I am willing and open to receive them, I expect them, and I am thankful they happen. They are never thought of as a problem or as something else I have to contend with. I look at them as doors of opportunity that I have a key to open, and if I chose, walk through.<br><br>When I accept a new wonder into my life I sometimes let go of something else; something that was useful and benefited me, at one time. The key phrase is; at one time. It has now "run its course" and can be trashed to make way for something that is in unison with who I am today. I am inclined to "give the boot" to that which is no longer of service to me as I have no inclination or desire keep anything around that brings me dis---ease.<br><br>I know (without a doubt) that my life will only get better, and better. I get goose bumps as I say that as right now my life is quite enjoyable, easy and simple. Want some? Expect it to be that way, and it is. And never, ever, settle for anything less!<bio>Visit <a href="http://www.sfgtd.com" title="http://www.sfgtd.com" target="_blank">http://www.sfgtd.com</a> and sign up for Mary Kay's *FREE* Monthly Newsletter, which is filled with inspirational, motivational and helpful information on creating a life you truly love. To contact her for a consultation or to speak at an event: call 702-239-5451 or e-mail: marykay@sfgtd.com.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Gmail</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>free web based mail</category><category>free web based email</category><category>gmail</category><category>googles</category><category>google</category><category>gmails</category><category>free web based</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/gmail</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Advantages: huge storage capacity, very fast, in-mail chat, searchable  Disadvantages: none  When Gmail first came out, people were scrambling left and right to get invites to open their own accounts. The word was out -- Google had come out with the best free web-based mail. There were all sorts of]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Advantages: huge storage capacity, very fast, in-mail chat, searchable  Disadvantages: none <br /><br /> When <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gmail" rel="tag">Gmail</a> first came out, people were scrambling left and right to get invites to open their own accounts. The word was out -- <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/google" rel="tag">Google</a> had come out with the best free web-based mail. There were all sorts of hype as to what Gmail had to offer. Very large storage space, filters, labels, searching, no need to delete old emails -- all these and more. Now that Gmail has been around for some time, it is safe to say that Google lived up to its promises. Countless people who used to have email accounts with other free web-based email services have had a change of heart and switched to Gmail. Even though you still need an invite to open an account, there are so many invites available that it is not an issue anymore. <br /><br /> Next to the much-hyped up storage capacity, usability is what makes Gmail the best. My favorite new feature is not even about email! Recently, they introduced the Gmail Chat. It is a feature which allows you to chat live with your contacts within the Gmail window. Gmail contacts from your address book are automatically added to your chat contact list on the left hand column. Much like any messenger service, you can see whether they are online or offline. You can even put your own status message. One thing that seems missing is the "invisible" option. <br /><br /> Another thing is that when you are logged out, you cannot receive offline messages. Of course, Gmail is about email really, not chatting. <br /><br /> Speaking of email, one of Gmail's main selling points is that you never have to delete old emails again. Just tag them, label them, and then archive them. Using Google's searching capabilities, you can find any email that you have in your archives. Now isn't that neat? <br /><br /> When you exchange a series of emails with another person, you will get each mail under the same thread. This is much like the threads in forums. The result? You avoid cluttering up your inbox with emails with subjects such as Re:Re:Re:! However, this can be annoying to people who do not use Gmail as they will get a long thread each time. <br /><br /> I also like how much easier it is to view and download attachments. You can even choose to download all attachments in one go. They will be saved in one zip file. <br /><br /> With all these features, it's no wonder many other email providers are following Google's example.   <bio>For more information please visit <a href="http://www.444.net">http://www.444.net</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Choose The Right Banking Account For Your Needs</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>money market accounts</category><category>money market account</category><category>types of bank accounts</category><category>typical savings</category><category>interest money</category><category>minimum balance</category><category>money work</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/choose-the-right-banking-account-for-your-needs</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Did you know? Recently there has been a commercial for the bank down the street which is offering a free bank account! It sounds like a great idea but before you go sign up for that account and start banking with any specific bank you should know that bank accounts are not one size fits all.  When]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Did you know? Recently there has been a commercial for the bank down the street which is offering a free bank account! It sounds like a great idea but before you go sign up for that account and start banking with any specific bank you should know that bank accounts are not one size fits all. <br /><br /> When you understand the different <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/types+of+bank+accounts" rel="tag">types of bank accounts</a> you can actually make your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/money+work" rel="tag">money work</a> for you in the best possible way. <br /><br /> Different Types of Bank Accounts <br /><br /> Usually the accounts that you see offered on commercials are the checking accounts. These are the most common type of bank account as they allow you to withdraw money from your account by writing checks and with a debit card. <br /><br /> For people who need to have access to their money without having to jump through hoops or wait for a check to be cut, etc, these accounts serve as a great option. Some checking accounts pay interest, allowing you to take advantage of average daily balances, but most typical checking accounts, also known as a demand deposit account, will not pay interest. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/money+market+accounts" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/money+market+account" rel="tag">Money market account</a>s</a> offer interest on the accounts as well as allows you to write checks on it. A money market account allows for you to benefit from a higher rate of interest than your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/typical+savings" rel="tag">typical savings</a> or checking account, but they do require that you have a higher <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/minimum+balance" rel="tag">minimum balance</a> than you would have to have with other accounts. <br /><br /> Unlike checking account, withdrawing funds is not always that simple although you can write with checks on these accounts. In addition, there are usually more fees associated with this type of account, making it a good option for those that don't necessarily need to access the cash. <br /><br /> Another common type of account are the savings account. This is the type of account that most people use to keep the bulk of their money in. Although you do not have the benefit of being able to write checks from the account, these accounts offer the benefit of interest. You may be limited as to the number of withdrawals or transfers that you are allowed to make each month and if you go over you may be charged a small fee. <br /><br /> Besides these, there are time deposit accounts, or certification of deposits or CDs. These accounts offer guaranteed interest rates and allow for the account holder to choose how long they would like their money to be on deposit, you can generally choose anywhere from a few days to a few years. <br /><br /> If you want to earn a high rate of interest on a specific amount of money this is a great choice but this is not the type of account that you want if you need to access the money. <br /><br /> As you can see, there are many different account types for you to choose from. You must discuss all your options with the bank before you end up choosing one. If you still aren't sure let them know what you will be using your account for and they will likely be able to help you make the right choice for your financial needs.   <bio>Get the best deals on savings accounts at <a href="http://www.nationsfinance.co.uk/banking/savings-accounts.html" >http://www.nationsfinance.co.uk/banking/savings-accounts.html</a> If you need a business bank account <a href="http://www.nationsfinance.co.uk/banking/" >http://www.nationsfinance.co.uk/banking/</a> come and explore your options for current accounts at <a href="http://www.nationsfinance.co.uk/banking/current-accounts.html" >http://www.nationsfinance.co.uk/banking/current-accounts.html</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>GMX Reverse Email Lookup</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>e mail search</category><category>e mail addresses</category><category>e mail address</category><category>e mail account</category><category>anonymous e mail</category><category>mail boxes</category><category>gmx account</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/gmx-reverse-email-lookup</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[GMX web based e-mail is considered by many to be one of the best free web based e-mail services on the World Wide Web. It hasn't gotten as much press as the "big three" (Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail) but it still boasts plenty of users and was given a four star rating by About.com. GMX offers five]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[GMX web based e-mail is considered by many to be one of the best free web based e-mail services on the World Wide Web. It hasn't gotten as much press as the "big three" (Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail) but it still boasts plenty of users and was given a four star rating by About.com. GMX offers five gigabytes of online storage and compatibility with a desktop e-mail program like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird.<br><br>Everyone knows the benefits of using a web based e-mail service. Most of these services are free of charge (or very inexpensive) and are far more convenient than the e-mail addresses that will be supplied to you by your internet provider. This is because, in this day and age, people appreciate the ability to check their e-mail from any internet service and on any computer. Web based e-mail offers people that option.<br><br>Of course web based e-mail isn't without its faults. Because people create more e-mail addresses than they actually use, there are a lot of "dead" e-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+boxes" rel="tag">mail boxes</a> out there that get taken over by spammers and hijackers. Others will create an e-mail account with GMX or one of the other web mail services with the intent of sending "anonymous" e-mail to someone else.<br><br>If you have been receiving unwanted e-mail from a GMX e-mail address there are several steps you can take:<br><br>1. Find out if GMX provides a reverse e-mail search service and then use it to find out who has opened the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gmx+account" rel="tag">GMX account</a> from which your unwanted e-mail has been sent. This should always be your first step because GMX will have an easier time searching its own records than an outside search engine will have in getting access to the records' information.<br><br>2. Do a search with any of the major search engines to find web-based reverse e-mail searches. There are a large number of companies out there that offer this service. It might take a few (or many) tries to get the information you want but if you keep trying you will increase the odds of finding out who has been sending you the unwanted e-mail that has been polluting your inbox. Don't give up--the longer you search, the better your chances become of finding out what you want to know.<br><br>3. If the unwanted e-mail has been especially malicious, you might want to consider hiring a professional to contact GMX and find out who is on the other end of the e-mail address that has been harassing you. A professional will know how to get GMX to turn over the information that you need. You should also consider contacting GMX's support team yourself to report the malicious e-mail. GMX might be able to suspend the account or help you take legal action against the e-mail sender.<br><br>When it comes to doing reverse e-mail searches, whether you need to find the owner of a GMX e-mail account or a different web based e-mail address the key is to keep at it. Don't give up; you'll find what you are looking for!<bio>Ed Opperman invites you to visit his cyber investigation website for all of your email search needs. He offers employment locate, internet infidelity investigations, reverse email trace, telephone investigations, and much more. To learn more about <a href="http://www.emailrevealer.com/">reverse email lookup</a> and other useful information please click here now:===> <a href="http://www.emailrevealer.com/">http://www.emailrevealer.com</a></bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Direct Mailing: Is It Still Effective?</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2006 00:27:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>snail mail</category><category>mail piece</category><category>direct mail information service</category><category>email</category><category>internet based businesses</category><category>initial marketing</category><category>vital marketing</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/direct-mailing-is-it-still-effective</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Direct mail, or marketing by snail mail, is an oft forgotten marketing method -- after all, email is quicker, easier, and much less expensive. There are many businesses that now use email exclusively, and do not use snail mail for marketing purposes.  But I believe that these businesses are missing]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Direct mail, or marketing by <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/snail+mail" rel="tag">snail mail</a>, is an oft forgotten marketing method -- after all, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/email" rel="tag">email</a> is quicker, easier, and much less expensive. There are many businesses that now use email exclusively, and do not use snail mail for marketing purposes. <br /><br /> But I believe that these businesses are missing out on a piece of their pie. Actually, they are leaving a piece of their pie for other marketers (ones who use direct mail) to pick up. <br /><br /> DMIS, or the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/direct+mail+information+service" rel="tag">Direct Mail Information Service</a>, reports some important statistics, showing that direct mail is indeed a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vital+marketing" rel="tag">vital marketing</a> method, even in this digital age. For example, DMIS reports that 67% of direct mail is opened by the recipient, and 45% is both opened and read. Also, 32% of consumers surveyed reported that they had responded to a direct mailing in the past twelve months. <br /><br /> Direct mail is still an effective marketing piece that every business should use, even <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/internet+based+businesses" rel="tag">internet based businesses</a>. Direct mailing has several advantages over email, such as increased delivery rates, higher readership percentages, and the fact that a physical direct <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+piece" rel="tag">mail piece</a> will make a bigger impact than an email. <br /><br /> If you run an internet business, you may not want to use direct mail as an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/initial+marketing" rel="tag">initial marketing</a> piece. Initial contact is probably the strongest point of internet marketing. But follow-up is one of the strong points of direct mail. Use direct mail to follow up with your customers, to let them know about promotions, or to follow up with prospects who have not made a purchase yet. <br /><br /> For all businesses, direct mail allows you to contact precise markets with geographical and demographical targeting. For example, if you sold commercial bakery equipment, you could send your promotional mailing to a list of bakeries. <br /><br /> Direct mail is still an extremely viable marketing method that you don't want to miss out on.   <bio>For more Direct Mailing Information, visit <a href="http://direct-global-mailing.com/home.html" >http://direct-global-mailing.com/home.html</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Identity Theft Solutions For Families</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>proper provision</category><category>victims of identity theft</category><category>mail</category><category>shredder</category><category>safe place</category><category>occurrences</category><category>passwords</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/identity-theft-solutions-for-families</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ People who become victims of identity theft often have to bear a lot of problems that results from the theft; therefore it is better to avoid theft altogether when possible. And luckily there are several identity theft solutions for families that are very useful for the prevention of these]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ People who become <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/victims+of+identity+theft" rel="tag">victims of identity theft</a> often have to bear a lot of problems that results from the theft; therefore it is better to avoid theft altogether when possible. And luckily there are several identity theft solutions for families that are very useful for the prevention of these identity thefts among the family members. <br /><br /> Identity theft solutions for families start with the family members themselves. Points to consider include: <br /><br /> 1) Many identity theft solutions are very simple things to follow like avoiding giving out personal information about any member in the family to any outside person. The children may disclose information, therefore, the useful information like <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/passwords" rel="tag">passwords</a> of accounts, and other things should be kept away from them. <br /><br /> 2) Another way in which identity theft can occur is due to the loss of any official papers containing private information; hence it is advisable that all such papers should be properly preserved in a safe manner and copies and unneeded documents destroyed with a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/shredder" rel="tag">shredder</a>. The passwords of the accounts should never be written down on paper. All this information should remain only in the mind of the owner or in a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/safe+place" rel="tag">safe place</a>. <br /><br /> 3) The theft may also occur if a person leaves or moves from his house and still has his <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail" rel="tag">mail</a> sent to that address. Therefore, identity theft solutions for families also include the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/proper+provision" rel="tag">proper provision</a> of the information about the changes in the address. <br /><br /> 4) Identity theft solutions for families also include joining only standard organizations and commercial companies. This is because in order to join any organization, it is often required of members that some personal information about the person or his family be shared. In addition to this, everybody in the family should be aware not to provide information to any person who is not officially from that company. <br /><br /> 5) In addition to the above-mentioned offline identity theft solutions for families, there is also need of precautions for online identity theft for families. The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/occurrences" rel="tag">occurrences</a> of online identity theft are more frequent today than those happening offline. Thieves do it with the help of the virus spyware and other hacking software. Online, they enter the PC system and then they can take away the information that is stored on the PC. Therefore, identity theft solutions for families includes the use of spy ware protecting software. <br /><br /> 6) Identity thefts also occur due the use of the internet. Many members of the families have email accounts, online bank and other types of accounts. The information related to these accounts and other additional information provided to these accounts may leak through them. Therefore, identity theft solutions for families includes all the measures to prevent this from happening. <br /><br /> In short, online and off, all family members should not provide unnecessary information for their accounts, and they should carefully choose their passwords. This will enable scammers from hacking your accounts. In fact, a weak password is among the major causes of all the hacking of online accounts and information. <br /><br /> Many times some unnecessary pop ups or some links appear on the screen. Clicking on them should be avoided at all times.   <bio>Author and internet entrepreneur Bernard Pragides offers expert advice and tips regarding identity theft. Learn more about identity theft and fraud by visiting his identity theft blog at <a href="http://www.Identity4life-blog.com" >http://www.Identity4life-blog.com</a> for more helpful information.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Using Direct Mail To Effectively Build Your Business</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2006 20:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>direct mail information service</category><category>email</category><category>highest quality</category><category>http</category><category>global mailing</category><category>mailing list</category><category>statistics</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/using-direct-mail-to-effectively-build-your-business</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Direct mail is often neglected by many businesses, in favor of email. But direct mail is still a powerful marketing method -- one that you can use with great results in your business.  Contrary to what some businesses owners believe, direct mail still gets opened and read. According to the Direct]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Direct mail is often neglected by many businesses, in favor of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/email" rel="tag">email</a>. But direct mail is still a powerful marketing method -- one that you can use with great results in your business. <br /><br /> Contrary to what some businesses owners believe, direct mail still gets opened and read. According to the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/direct+mail+information+service" rel="tag">Direct Mail Information Service</a>, 67% of direct mail is opened, and 45% is both opened and read. Email cannot begin to match those rates. <br /><br /> The Direct Mail Information Service also offers some other important <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/statistics" rel="tag">statistics</a>. Their research shows that the ROI (return on investment) of direct mail is excellent -- to generate $14 in sales, one must only spend $1 on direct mail. <br /><br /> Other statistics show that direct mail is even more effective for businesses. Managers open 70% of direct mail they receive. The pass 9% of it on to a subordinate or coworker, but respond to or file an amazing 20%! <br /><br /> There are two basic ways to use direct mail -- build your own list, or use someone else's list. Building your own list will likely get you the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/highest+quality" rel="tag">highest quality</a> lists, but is also more expensive and takes longer. Renting a list is often the best way to start. <br /><br /> If you decide to build your own direct <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mailing+list" rel="tag">mailing list</a>, you should come up with a well planned strategy for acquiring contacts for your list, as well as managing your list. Here area few ideas for building your mailing list: add all of your customers, offer a free newsletter, offer drawings for free products, do reverse phone number searches on prospects to find their address. <br /><br /> If you plan to rent a list, you can often rent a list from a company that specializes in direct mail marketing. They may be able to help you with your direct mailing campaign so that you maximum efficacy from your investment. <br /><br /> Either method you use, direct mail is a powerful way to grow your business.   <bio>Visit Direct <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/global+mailing" rel="tag">Global Mailing</a> Ltd, your mailing company, for more direct mailing resources: <a href="http://direct-global-mailing.com" >http://direct-global-mailing.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Hotmail Reverse E-mail Search</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>e mail providers</category><category>e mail search</category><category>e mail address</category><category>web mail server</category><category>hotmail account</category><category>mail users</category><category>junk mail</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/hotmail-reverse-e-mail-search</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are more than two hundred million web mail users that name Hotmail as their web mail server of choice. To be sure, Hotmail is one of the top three cost-free web-based e-mail providers on the World Wide Web. This free, web based e-mail is offered to users by Microsoft and it allows users up to]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are more than two hundred million web <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+users" rel="tag">mail users</a> that name Hotmail as their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/web+mail+server" rel="tag">web mail server</a> of choice. To be sure, Hotmail is one of the top three cost-free web-based e-mail providers on the World Wide Web. This free, web based e-mail is offered to users by Microsoft and it allows users up to two hundred and fifty megabytes of space to store e-mails and files.<br><br>There are a lot of people who love Hotmail because it makes for an easy place to store their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/junk+mail" rel="tag">junk mail</a> and this makes it easy for spam artists or other people to hack into the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hotmail+account" rel="tag">hotmail account</a> and then send e-mail to others with it. Have you recently been on the receiving end of unwanted e-mail from a hotmail e-mail address? If so, have you thought about doing a reverse e-mail search?<br><br>A reverse e-mail search is easiest when you use the service that provides the e-mail address that sends you the unwanted e-mail. Luckily the Hotmail reverse e-mail search is free for internet users and it is very easy to use. The easiest way to locate a Hotmail reverse e-mail search, all that you need to do is type in the phrase "hotmail reverse e-mail search" into any of the major search engines. The site that does the searches will be listed in your search engine results.<br><br>Keep the e-mail address that has been sending you the unwanted e-mails near by because you will need this to complete the search. This might seem obvious, but you would be surprised to find out just how many people forget to write down the e-mail address that they want to look up! It is important also, to remember that you might not always be able to find the information you have been seeking. While it is possible that a real person has been sending you that unwanted e-mail, it is also equally possible that the e-mail address has been hijacked by a spam bot and you might not ever know who has been flooding your inbox.<br><br>The Hotmail reverse e-mail search is a trustworthy method of searching for the information associated with any hotmail e-mail address. If it is possible to find out the information you want to know, the Hotmail reverse e-mail search should be able to turn it up. Of course, you might need to try several different reverse e-mail searches before you get the results you have been looking for.<br><br>Keep in mind that not everyone wants to be found. People who do not wish to be found will often take extra steps to protect their true identities and contact information. If you cannot find the information you are looking for via a reverse e-mail search on your own, you might want to hire a professional to do the searching for you. There are many reliable professional services available to choose from when you want to find out who has been sending you this unwanted e-mail.<br><br>It is important to remember to report any unwanted e-mails that show up in your Hotmail account to your Hotmail provider!<bio>Ed Opperman invites you to visit his cyber investigation website for all of your email search needs. He offers employment locate, internet infidelity investigations, reverse email trace, telephone investigations, and much more. To learn more about <a href="http://www.emailrevealer.com/">reverse email lookup</a> and other useful information please click here now:===> <a href="http://www.emailrevealer.com/">http://www.emailrevealer.com</a></bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Choosing The Right Bank Account For Your Needs</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2006 02:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>proactive</category><category>online banking</category><category>money</category><category>current account</category><category>savings accounts</category><category>cheques</category><category>rely</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/choosing-the-right-bank-account-for-your-needs</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Choosing the right bank account can be difficult, with so many seemingly similar options available to you it can just seem easier to pick the first account you come across. Although many accounts do have similarities, if you don't shop around then you won't get the best deal for your needs. If you]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Choosing the right bank account can be difficult, with so many seemingly similar options available to you it can just seem easier to pick the first account you come across. Although many accounts do have similarities, if you don't shop around then you won't get the best deal for your needs. If you want to find the best bank account for your needs then follow these simple steps: <br /><br /> Number of accounts <br /><br /> Many people have a few <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/current+account" rel="tag">current account</a>s as well as one or two <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/savings+accounts" rel="tag">savings accounts</a>, which they are not getting the best out of. If you pick the right accounts then you will only need one current account and one savings account for your personal use. If you have a large number of accounts, then now is the time to think about replacing them with one or two accounts that better serve your needs. <br /><br /> Don't be lazy <br /><br /> The first step to finding the right bank account for your needs is to start being active and looking for a new account. Banks <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/rely" rel="tag">rely</a> on the fact that you are too lazy to check your fees to see if they are worth your while. It is likely that you pay fees and rates each month that are more than you need to pay, or are for services that you don't need. If you are <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/proactive" rel="tag">proactive</a> then you are more likely to get a good deal. <br /><br /> Features <br /><br /> Once you have decided that your current bank account is not fully serving your needs, then you need to look at what features are most important to you. Are you someone who transfers a lot of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/money" rel="tag">money</a> electronically, or do you write <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cheques" rel="tag">cheques</a> to pay for things? Some accounts will have better rates for each of these features, so you need to decide what you are going to use the account for. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/online+banking" rel="tag">Online banking</a> <br /><br /> One aspect that you need to look at when choosing an account is online banking. If you only need basic checking and savings services, then having online banking might not be worth it. However, if you need to access your money quickly and be able to transfer between accounts or pay bills instantly, then you should get an account that has online banking features. <br /><br /> Current and savings accounts <br /><br /> There are many account variations available for both current accounts and savings accounts, and it is even possible to get combined current and savings accounts. The type of account you need depends on the features you need and the amount of money you will be paying in and out of your account. If you have a large amount of savings, then you want a savings account with the best interest rate to take advantage of this. Also, if you have relatively little money in your current account then you shouldn't opt for an account that requires a minimum amount be paid into the account each month. <br /><br /> Where to look <br /><br /> Now that you know what sort of account you want, you need to find the right institution to suit your needs. Although traditional banks should be your first port of call, you should also look at credit unions and online banks to find the best bank account for your needs.  <bio>Peter Kenny is a writer for The Thrifty Scot. For additional articles and the latest financial news, please visit us at <a href="http://www.thriftyscot.co.uk/Banking-Savings/" >http://www.thriftyscot.co.uk/Banking-Savings/</a> and <a href="http://www.thriftyscot.co.uk/Banking-Savings/Current_Accounts.html" >http://www.thriftyscot.co.uk/Banking-Savings/Current_Accounts.html</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Mail Order Husbands</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 08:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mail order grooms</category><category>mail order brides</category><category>mail order husband</category><category>mail order bride</category><category>women mail order</category><category>become increasingly popular</category><category>non existent</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/mail-order-husbands</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ The "mail order bride" phenomenon is several decades old, but with Internet communications revolution it has become increasingly popular, although not yet exactly commonplace. These days a far lesser-known phenomenon has appeared=96 mail order grooms.  Until very recently, mail order grooms were]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The "<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+bride" rel="tag">mail order bride</a>" phenomenon is several decades old, but with Internet communications revolution it has <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/become+increasingly+popular" rel="tag">become increasingly popular</a>, although not yet exactly commonplace. These days a far lesser-known phenomenon has appeared=96 <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+grooms" rel="tag">mail order grooms</a>. <br /><br /> Until very recently, mail order grooms were almost non-existent, which by contrast pretty much kills the idea that <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+brides" rel="tag">mail order brides</a> are interested only in green cards. After all, if that's what the women wanted, then why aren't there just as many Chinese and Ukranian mail order grooms seeking in a new life a Western country? <br /><br /> The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+husband" rel="tag">mail order husband</a> groom industry is still in its developmental stage. Stage One was an increase in the number of foreign women living in the US looking for mail order grooms from the Old Country. Stage Two was unhappy American women, sick of us American men, looking for mail order grooms - but they found little help on the Internet until just the last few years. But now here comes Stage Three =96 an increase in men from poor countries, especially India, marketing themselves as mail order grooms <br /><br /> It is still far too early to determine exactly what types of men choose to market themselves as mail order grooms. Their profiles naturally tend to stress family values and hard work, and some claim not to be at all concerned about beauty. But just as is the case with mail order brides, it's difficult to imagine the prospect of a green card not figuring in somewhere in the considerations a prospective mail order husband. <br /><br /> It will be interesting to see how the unique dynamics of such relationships work out. First, will a situation where the woman makes more money than the man (in most cases) weaken or strengthen the marriage (or have no effect whatsoever)? Second, will men from male-dominated cultures have trouble getting along with relatively independent-minded American women?   <bio>"Mail Order Brides" at <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com</a> offers readers comprehensive information about Russian, Asian, and Latin American mail order brides. See also <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/03/catch-wave-mail-order-husba" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/03/catch-wave-mail-order-husba</a>= nds-believe.html.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How Spam Works</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mail spam</category><category>spam blockers</category><category>spam filters</category><category>block spam</category><category>mail back</category><category>mail lists</category><category>launch</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-spam-works</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Spam involves sending unsolicited e-mail to many people, and is a very common practice today. It is not unusual for the average person to have 30% of his or her e-mail as spam, and there is a huge demand for new techniques to block spam including the existing methods, such as spam blockers, spam]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Spam involves sending unsolicited e-mail to many people, and is a very common practice today. It is not unusual for the average person to have 30% of his or her e-mail as spam, and there is a huge demand for new techniques to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/block+spam" rel="tag">block spam</a> including the existing methods, such as <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/spam+blockers" rel="tag">spam blockers</a>, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/spam+filters" rel="tag">spam filters</a> and the creation of e-mail whitelists. <br /><br /> The most unfortunate aspect of how spam works is that it is quite simple. A spammer needs only collect a large number of web addresses and an unwanted advertisement can be sent to hundreds of people. Many spammers use software to make their spamming easier. There are many different kinds of spam and people who are responsible for this annoyance. <br /><br /> E-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+spam" rel="tag">mail spam</a> involves simply sending out an ad to hundreds of recipients. Many people have spam blockers in place, which bounce the unsolicited e-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+back" rel="tag">mail back</a> tot he sender, or filters which place the suspicious e-mail in a bulk folder until the recipient has time to decide to accept or reject it. In addition to e-mail spam, which is the most common form of spam, there are also forms of spam that appear on Instant Messenger accounts, newsgroups, blogs and mobile phones. <br /><br /> Spammers are quite happy that there is no operating costs involved in their schemes and that the barrier to their entry is quite low, even given the newest filtering and blocking systems. Even though these programs might be effective in weeding out spam, spammers are becoming more sophisticated and re-wording suspicious looking headings and subject lines. In a word, spamming is as easy as sending an e-mail, except that one has to manage exceptionally large e-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+lists" rel="tag">mail lists</a>. <br /><br /> Since spamming is discouraged and against the law in some places, many spammers are desperate to avoid detection. They <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/launch" rel="tag">launch</a> their spam campaigns from other computers or "zombie" computers which send the spam for them. Once they bypass security devices and are able to obtain sensitive information about a PC, they can use the PC for sending unsolicited bulk mail. <br /><br /> Another possibility is to get a hold of addresses and to get them to send spam. The result of this is that a spammer might be unaware that he or she is spamming, since another computer is controlling his or her PC. The unwitting spammer might be placed on blacklists, could lose internet service and denied access to certain chat groups. This is very serious in addition to the fact that spammer face stiff fines and even the possibility of incarceration. <br /><br /> Spammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in avoiding filters and blockers. The heading of an e-mail may say simply "Hey" or lack a heading altogether. Spam filters are not vigilant about such subject lines and allow many of them through. Since spam filters are concerned with blocking e-mails with certain words, some spammers intentionally misspell words to bypass these restrictions. <br /><br /> Spam is, unfortunately, all too easy, but more e-mail users who do not want spam are setting up whitelists that allow only certain people to e-mail them. It is impossible for spamsters to penetrate these walls, but the added protection may spell a lack of spontaneity for the consumer.   <bio>Author - Matt Garrett © 2006 <a href="http://www.Free-Spam-Blockers.Com" >http://www.Free-Spam-Blockers.Com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How to Pay Bills Online</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:29:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>bank account balance</category><category>money market account</category><category>snail mail</category><category>bank partners</category><category>banking center</category><category>bank charges</category><category>bill pay service</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-pay-bills-online</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you're still paying bills via snail-mail, it may be time to consider paying them online. With today's online bill pay systems, you can forget the stamps and checkbook and discover the ease and convenience of your nearby computer. You'll need a computer, access to the internet and an online bill]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're still paying bills via snail-mail, it may be time to consider paying them online. With today's online bill pay systems, you can forget the stamps and checkbook and discover the ease and convenience of your nearby computer. You'll need a computer, access to the internet and an online <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bill+pay+service" rel="tag">bill pay service</a>. This is moderately difficult.<br><br>Paying bills online will require a small amount of homework. There are several choices available so make sure you choose the right option for you. Your choices include making payments directly through the biller's Web site, which will require a credit card or setting up an authorized withdrawl from a bank account. Bank's also offer online bill pay through their Websites, or there are third-party services available which will collect the bills and send e-mail alerts when it's time to make a payment.<br><br>If you choose to pay bills through a bank, be aware if they charge a fee for this service. Some banks will offer online bill pay for free with an existing checking account. Others offer the service for free with a minimum <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bank+account+balance" rel="tag">bank account balance</a>, or they might charge a minimal amount for the service. Unless a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bank+partners" rel="tag">bank partners</a> with a company that will post your bills electronically, you will still receive your bills in the mail. The convenience, however, lies in being able to pay all those bills at one time and one site. Many billers' Web sites will allow online payments free of charge but then you must spend the time going to each site to make the payments.<br><br>If your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bank+charges" rel="tag">bank charges</a> for an online bill pay service, consider the overall benefits of their service versus the other options. There may be other less expensive options, but be certain that their total service is as beneficial and as convenient as using your regular bank.<br><br>Once you have chosen which <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/banking+center" rel="tag">banking center</a> you will use to pay your bills online, it's time to set up an account. First, you may be required to sign an authorization form and define the checking or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/money+market+account" rel="tag">money market account</a> from which the bills will be paid. Or you may need to provide a credit card number. Using the information on bills currently received, you will create a payee list online and indicate the payment amounts for those accounts, as well as scheduled payment dates.<br><br>For recurring payments, the system may allow you to arrange for payments to be made automatically each month. The beauty of online bill pay is that scheduled payments can be made ahead of time, avoiding missed due dates and late fees. Online bill pay services may also create a paper check and send it via mail if a payee does not accept electronic payments.<br><br>Be aware that there are some restrictions when it comes to online bill pay. They may include tax payments, alimony, child support, and some court-ordered payments.<br><br>Monitor bill pay accounts each month to make sure there are no problems, especially in the first month of the service. Keep track of all payees that have been set up for online bill pay and make sure those payments appear on monthly bank or credit card accounts.<bio><a href="http://www.AmericanMomentumBank.com">AmericanMomentumBank.com</a> provides a wide array of personal banking and business banking options and banking solutions tailored to your individual needs. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.AmericanMomentumBank.com">AmericanMomentumBank.com</a>.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Identity Theft: Phishing In Dangerous Water</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2006 04:27:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>personal information</category><category>legitimate company</category><category>legitimate business</category><category>mail</category><category>emails</category><category>email</category><category>phishing</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/identity-theft-phishing-in-dangerous-water</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you received one yet? You know. The email directing you to visit a familiar website where for some odd reason you're being asked to update your personal information? The website asks you to verify your passwords, credit card numbers, social security number, or even your bank account. You]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Have you received one yet? You know. The e<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail" rel="tag">mail</a> directing you to visit a familiar website where for some odd reason you're being asked to update your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/personal+information" rel="tag">personal information</a>? The website asks you to verify your passwords, credit card numbers, social security number, or even your bank account. You recognize the company name as one that you've done business with in the past, so you click on the "take me there" link and proceed to provide all the information they've requested. No problem right? Except you find out much later that the website is a fraud. It was created for one reason: to steal your personal information. Welcome to the world of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/phishing" rel="tag">phishing</a>. <br /><br /> Phishing (pronounced as "fishing") means to send an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/email" rel="tag">email</a> to a recipient falsely claiming to have an established, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/legitimate+business" rel="tag">legitimate business</a>. By fooling the recipient into giving their private information, the phisher has in effect stolen their identity. <br /><br /> It's not easy to spot an email phishing for information. At first glance, the email may look like it is from a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/legitimate+company" rel="tag">legitimate company</a>. The "From" field of the e-mail may have the .com address of the company mentioned in the e-mail. The clickable link even appears to take you to the company's website, but in fact, it is a fake website built to replicate the legitimate site. <br /><br /> Many of these people are professional criminals that have spent considerable time in creating <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/emails" rel="tag">emails</a> that look authentic. Users need to review all emails requesting personal information carefully. When reviewing your email remember that the "From Field" can be easily changed by the sender. While it may look like it's coming from a company you do business with, looks can be deceiving. Keep in mind that phishers will go all out in trying to make their emails look as legitimate as possible. They will even copy logos or images from the official site to use in their emails. They also like to include a clickable link which the recipient can follow to conveniently "update" their information. <br /><br /> How do you check to see if the link is authentic? Point at the link with your mouse, and then look in the bottom left hand screen of your computer. The actual website address to which you are being directed will show up for you to view. This is a fast and easy way to check if you are being directed to a legitimate site. <br /><br /> Also never and I mean NEVER click the links within the text of the e-mail. Delete the e-mail immediately and empty the trash box in all of your e-mail accounts as well. If you are truly concerned that you are missing an important notice regarding one of your accounts, then type the full URL address of the website into your browser. That way you can be confident that you are being directed to the true and legitimate website. <br /><br /> Phishing is a major weapon of choice for online identity thieves. Don't get hooked.   <bio>Daryl Campbell's website <a href="http://fightidtheft.winthemarket.com" >http://fightidtheft.winthemarket.com</a> provides free tips,resources, featured articles from experts and up to the minute news concerning identity theft and fraud. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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