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	<title>no doubt</title>
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				<title>Cooling Off In The Shadow Of Doubt!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:54:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>shadow of doubt</category><category>neuro linguistic programming</category><category>procrastinator</category><category>firewalking</category><category>nlp</category><category>hypnotic techniques</category><category>silver lining</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/cooling-off-in-the-shadow-of-doubt</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Cooling off in the shadow of doubt!  Can I? Will I be able too? What if I fail?You have the training, skills, and knowledge necessary to accomplish a task or conquer a challenge, but a doubt or a fear of failure keeps you from moving toward your desired outcome. Sound familiar?  The Self-Help]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Cooling off in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/shadow+of+doubt" rel="tag">shadow of doubt</a>! <br /><br /> Can I? Will I be able too? What if I fail?<br /><br />You have the training, skills, and knowledge necessary to accomplish a task or conquer a challenge, but a doubt or a fear of failure keeps you from moving toward your desired outcome. Sound familiar?  The Self-Help world is filled with advice and technologies to render every doubt into a certainty. I know of at least a dozen <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/nlp" rel="tag">NLP</a> (neuro-linguistic programming) and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hypnotic+techniques" rel="tag">hypnotic techniques</a> that are sure-fire recipes for eliminating doubt.  Understandably, a life filled with certainty has an appeal, but let us not toss the `doubt' baby out with its old bathwater. The skill of proper doubting is an extremely useful resource.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Of course entertaining a doubt might not be the perfect activity while <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/firewalking" rel="tag">firewalking</a> or approaching a potential dance partner; a doubt is a very useful thought to have when considering one's perceived barriers and weaknesses. Like a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/procrastinator" rel="tag">procrastinator</a> that never gets around to putting something off, a person that gets into the habit of doubting his doubts might just find doubt's <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/silver+lining" rel="tag">silver lining</a>. <br /><br /> Think of something you know, or truly believe to be true. A classic example would be "the sun is going to come up tomorrow". Most of us feel fairly certain about that idea. Notice how it feels, and even pretend to know where you feel that feeling. Is it inside, or outside of your body (remember, you're pretending), if there is an image associated with this certain thought is it bright or dark, close or far away, a still shot or a like a movie? Imagine you have a place somewhere inside or outside of your body you can call your `position of certainty'. That position is where your strong beliefs and certainties exist. Play with that certainty until you're familiar with its experiential structure. <br /><br /> Next, do the same exercise with something you doubt. Make it an obvious doubt such as "I doubt I'll ever sprout wings and fly" or "I doubt I'll ever be president of MicroSoft". If you don't doubt either of those two suggestions, good luck, and pick your own. Notice how you doubt in terms of the same qualities that you observed with the thought you were certain about examined above. Imagine or pretend there is a  `position of doubt' somewhere around your body.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Now, think of a thought you are certain of, or believe firmly, that you would rather not be so sure of. Examples of this might include "I don't deserve success" or "I'm not good enough". Make it a problematic certainty that you wouldn't mind doubting. It probably shares many of the structural qualities with the strongly believed thought you examined above. Check and see. <br /><br /> Finally, imagine rapidly taking that last certain thought that you would like to doubt, and quickly changing it's qualities and location to resemble a doubt. If, for example, certainty is big and bright, and doubt is smaller and dark, take this thought that you'd like to doubt and quickly shrink and darken it, and snap it into the `doubt' position. Do that a few times=85. certainty to doubt=85. certainty to doubt. Do this as fast as you can. Remember, your brain works much faster than you think. Now, take a deep breath, and re-examine that thought you'd like to doubt. You will probably notice it feels, well, more doubtful. Of course, you can also do the reverse, and change a doubt to a certainty. Never doubt the value of proper doubting. Your brain is a playground=85so play.  <br /><br /> If you see the value in this process, but just couldn't get the hang of it, I recommend contacting a local hypnotherapist or NLP practitioner to help you discover doubt's ability to free you from debilitating beliefs. Debilitating beliefs are often unconscious, and require the trained eyes and ears of a hypnotherapist to uncover. <br /><br /> This is another mind management tip from the Richard Lefever and the brain weavers at Quit! Check us out at www.Quitsmokingoregon.com.   <bio>Richard Lefever has a practice in Portland Oregon. For hypnotherapy in the Portland Oregon area-- give him a call today <a href="http://www.quitsmokingoregon.com" >http://www.quitsmokingoregon.com</a>.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Ghost Of Fear</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2006 12:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>people fear</category><category>cause fear</category><category>dissuade</category><category>fears</category><category>ghost</category><category>friends</category><category>premature death</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-ghost-of-fear</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[To understand the ghost of fear, let me tell you a short parable:  Once upon a time, Jake and Fear were friends. Fear was Jake's constant companion, and Fear helped him a lot. Fear saved him from lots of troubles and dangers, and helped him choose right paths and ways in his life.  Whenever Jake]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[To understand the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ghost" rel="tag">ghost</a> of fear, let me tell you a short parable: <br /><br /> Once upon a time, Jake and Fear were <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/friends" rel="tag">friends</a>. Fear was Jake's constant companion, and Fear helped him a lot. Fear saved him from lots of troubles and dangers, and helped him choose right paths and ways in his life. <br /><br /> Whenever Jake would carelessly go with the wrong company of "friends" or make a very careless decision, Fear would butt in and remind him of his father's counsels and admonitions. When walking right in danger's path, Fear would whisper a word of warning to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dissuade" rel="tag">dissuade</a> him from proceeding. <br /><br /> Fear would also tell him the proper behavior when Jake was in front of the elderly and other people in authority. Fear would give him the ability to do and say only the respectful and kind words to people. Fear would also tell him to be polite and humble when there was a conflict with people he was related with. In short, Fear has been helping him to keep out of troubles and dangers. Fear was really a friend. Jake liked Fear's company. <br /><br /> Then one day, Jake met Doubt. Doubt seemed very concerned and sincere about Jake. Doubt said his closeness to Fear was remarkable -- but alarming. Doubt threw lies about Fear, distorting the truth that Jake knew about Fear. Worse, Doubt said Fear was actually taking him to a perilous direction, with Jake being unaware. <br /><br /> Jake asked Fear about the things Doubt told him. They had some discussions that somehow went a bit sour. They parted ways with some misunderstandings. <br /><br /> Then one day, Jake heard that Fear had suddenly died. <br /><br /> Doubt lost no time in scaring Jake about Fear. Doubt said that Fear's <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/premature+death" rel="tag">premature death</a> and his unsettled "dispute" with Jake might <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cause+fear" rel="tag">cause Fear</a> to come back from the dead. Thus, the ghost of fear started to haunt Jake. He would remember the times when Fear accompanied him and warned him of bad things. But this time, he feared the voice of Fear. <br /><br /> The more Jake listened to Doubt, the worse he became afraid of Fear. Fear seemed to be no longer a friend, but a spooky entity that sought his destruction. <br /><br /> End of the parable. <br /><br /> The best way to "exorcize" or get rid of these "ghosts" of fear is to make fear somehow a friend again. You can use your fear to help you if you face the truth about it. Your negative imagination creates your ghosts. A crazy imagination is good if you use it to create a "friendly" ghost. This is what I recommend. <br /><br /> The book of Proverbs states: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom."   <bio>Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world! You can find out more how to master your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fears" rel="tag">fears</a> and phobias and use them to your advantage at: <a href="http://www.overcome-fears-and-phobias.com">http://www.overcome-fears-and-phobias.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Self-Confidence - 3 Things You Can Do When You Have None</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 01:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Self-confidence is one of the keys to achieving success =96 you hear that everywhere. Most people think self-confidence is a result of success, but it's actually an ingredient of success. How do you gain self-confidence so you can attract the success you seek?  1. Fake it!  Though it sounds]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/" rel="tag"></a> Self-confidence is one of the keys to achieving success =96 you hear that everywhere. Most people think self-confidence is a result of success, but it's actually an ingredient of success. How do you gain self-confidence so you can attract the success you seek? <br /><br /> 1. Fake it! <br /><br /> Though it sounds ridiculous, faking confidence when you have none will actually give you some! Self-confidence is a perception held by you and others. If you act self-confident whether you feel it or not, others will perceive you as self-confident and be more willing to follow your lead, take you seriously and listen to what you have to say. It's the great paradox where confidence is concerned, almost a "which comes first, the chicken or the egg" situation. Have a little faith in yourself and soon you won't have to fake it anymore. <br /><br /> 2. Take risks. <br /><br /> There's no need to fake confidence if you live each day like the day before. All of that is known territory =96 you've been there, done that. The most direct route to self-confidence is to take calculated risks and examine your results. Will you make mistakes? Absolutely, but those mistakes contribute as much to growing your self-confidence as your victories, particularly if you resist the urge to use them to beat yourself up. No one gets it right every single time and to require that from yourself is self-sabotage at its best. Start with small steps outside of your comfort zone and build your confidence step by step. <br /><br /> 3. Stop doubting yourself by default. <br /><br /> We all have that little voice of doubt inside our heads. The trick is to learn when to pay attention to it and when to ignore it. I am a firm believer in "following your gut" and I've had to learn the difference between intuition and self-doubt. For me, what works best is to listen to what that doubting voice is actually saying. If its message is mainly lack of belief in your ability or your deservedness, then ignore it and forge ahead. As you gain self-confidence, you'll hear from that little voice of doubt less and less often. <br /><br /> The dictionary defines self-confidence as confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities without any suggestion of conceit or arrogance. This is exactly what you gain when you fake it, take risks and stop letting doubt control your next move.   <bio>Suzanne Bird-Harris is an accomplished coach and writer assisting women in stealing back their thunder by shortening their learning curves in life. Subscribe to receive her e-book "Go to the Balcony to Get a Grip!" at <a href="http://www.learningcurvecoaching.com" >http://www.learningcurvecoaching.com</a>.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Dealing With The Doubt Demon</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>cartoonist charles schulz</category><category>wife tabitha</category><category>brenda ueland</category><category>little demon</category><category>life choices</category><category>writer virginia</category><category>power of the written word</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/dealing-with-the-doubt-demon</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ The only good teachers for you are those friends who love you, who think you are interesting, or very important, or wonderfully funny. ~Brenda Ueland  The doubt demon loves artists. This sensitive bunch of individuals falls prey to it so easily, from cartoonist Charles Schulz to writer Virginia]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The only good teachers for you are those friends who love you, who think you are interesting, or very important, or wonderfully funny. ~<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/brenda+ueland" rel="tag">Brenda Ueland</a> <br /><br /> The doubt demon loves artists. This sensitive bunch of individuals falls prey to it so easily, from <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cartoonist+charles+schulz" rel="tag">cartoonist Charles Schulz</a> to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/writer+virginia" rel="tag">writer Virginia</a> Woolf. This <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/little+demon" rel="tag">little demon</a> reared its ugly head when Stephen King threw the beginnings of Carrie into the wastebasket. We all owe our gratitude to his wife, Tabitha, who picked it out of the wastebasket and encouraged her husband to keep going. Some struggling writers don't have such champions. Many writers ask themselves: Am I good enough? Am I wasting my time? If I was really talented I would be (published, successful, rich) by now. These kinds of thoughts are evidence of the doubt demon. The doubt demon can only be conquered by a concerted effort to give it as little attention as possible. Not just by you, but by the people around you. <br /><br /> As a published author, and one who has been in the business for several years, it's hard to say this, but not everyone you know will want to see your writing dreams come true. Not because they're mean (some are), but because they are unhappy with their own <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/life+choices" rel="tag">life choices</a> and don't want to see you change or cannot share in your dreams. <br /><br /> Avoiding the doubt demon is basically impossible for most of us, but there is something you can do about it. When you are facing the doubt demon make sure only to speak to friends or family members who are truly invested in seeing you succeed. You can identify these individuals three ways. The: <br /><br /> 1. Always have something upbeat to say. You say, "I just got another rejection. I must suck." They say "No, you just sent it to the wrong editor." If they say something like, "You get a lot of rejections maybe writing isn't your thing," they are not someone you want to discuss your dreams with. As artists, we know the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/power+of+the+written+word" rel="tag">power of the written word</a> and how they can impact people (read any bestseller). The spoken word is just as powerful (ask any leader) and you need to protect yourself from all negative input. <br /><br /> 2. Are basically happy. Sorry, but unhappy people can't give you the support you need. If they're bemoaning man troubles or their jobs they likely won't have the energy to lift your sagging spirits. Unfortunately, the phrase 'misery loves company' is true. So look for happy, optimistic individuals for support. You don't need many. One will do. <br /><br /> 3. Make you feel good. No matter what, they are enthusiastic about your efforts, ask about what you're up to, and are generally interested in what you're doing. At times, when I've begun a story and it's not coming together I have a friend who I always call. I know I can depend on her to say or do something that will make me feel good. If someone makes you feel bad, take them off your list. <br /><br /> Fighting the doubt demon is hard on your own. You need to find a cheerleader to place in your corner. As I've said earlier, even if it's only one person have someone you can call to give yourself the boost you need. The wonderful thing about a cheerleader is they can come in two forms: Those who read your works and those who don't. I know people who continue to support my writing ambitions, but who have never read any of my work. They believe in me and that's support enough. So go out there and find your demon fighters. You deserve them.   <bio>Dara Girard is an award-winning author of romance and nonfiction who provides support and information for beginning and experienced writers, to help them keep going when things get tough, or when nothing seems to be happening. Visit <a href="http://www.daragirard.com" >http://www.daragirard.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Law Of Attraction Secret #1</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>sharp shooters</category><category>limitless wealth</category><category>place where people</category><category>law of attraction</category><category>high rollers</category><category>massive success</category><category>con artist</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/law-of-attraction-secret-1</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ I'm writing this article from the land of sharp-shooters and high rollers.  It's the place where people go for a splash of flash and to live out their dreams of glamour and luxury.  Las Vegas!  Attending the Internet Marketing Super Conference, one of my clients has reminded me of an important Law]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm writing this article from the land of sharp-shooters and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/high+rollers" rel="tag">high rollers</a>. <br /><br /> It's the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/place+where+people" rel="tag">place where people</a> go for a splash of flash and to live out their dreams of glamour and luxury. <br /><br /> Las Vegas! <br /><br /> Attending the Internet Marketing Super Conference, one of my clients has reminded me of an important <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/law+of+attraction" rel="tag">Law of Attraction</a> secret that I want to pass on to you. <br /><br /> You see, he's aware that the Law of Attraction magnetized him toward me so I could help him realize his dreams. <br /><br /> Terry works HARD for his paychecks: <br /><br /> Like so many people do. <br /><br /> TOO Hard. <br /><br /> Terry knows that - which is why he "allowed" the Law of Attraction to move him more into my world, or my sphere of being. <br /><br /> I wish so many more people would "allow" themselves to be moved toward success. <br /><br /> We do, but then something happens...something changes..we allow something to regain control of our thoughts, our feelings, and our actions: <br /><br /> FEAR and DOUBT! <br /><br /> Fear and doubt are why you don't quickly and easily move toward <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/massive+success" rel="tag">massive success</a>. <br /><br /> Example: <br /><br /> "I didn't hear back from Keith for several hours. He must be a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/con+artist" rel="tag">con artist</a> and trying to rip me off." <br /><br /> Listen up because understanding this Law of Attraction Secret is going to help move you forward in a BIG way: <br /><br /> You're probably having some success in recognizing the Law of Attraction working in your life. You may even be able at this point to make certain very positive choices and decisions about your life. <br /><br /> I can feel that many people reading this ARE working with the Law of Attraction. <br /><br /> That's just AWESOME. You are amazingly special to be able to do that. <br /><br /> AND.. <br /><br /> The next level is to commit to and practice doing this: <br /><br /> "Allow the Law of Attraction to continue moving you toward your dreams. Don't pull up short because of those fears and doubts that nag at you." <br /><br /> Focus on the prize and on nothing else. <br /><br /> Please read that again. <br /><br /> Focus on the prize and on nothing else. <br /><br /> There isn't any place for doubt to remain in your heart when you commit to looking only at <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/limitless+wealth" rel="tag">Limitless Wealth</a> and Success. <br /><br /> What you focus on EXPANDS. Why does it expand? Well through focus and attention we each have the power to give shape and life. That in turn ATTRACTS the people, situations and outcomes that match up in VIBRATION. <br /><br /> Do you 'see' what I'm saying here? <br /><br /> If you focus on fear and doubt, it's a natural law that you will start drawing to you outcomes that support living a life of fear and doubt. <br /><br /> Here's the powerful flipside though: if you continue to focus on 'Limitless Wealth and Success', that is exactly what you will have in your life! <br /><br /> Keep your attention on higher vibrations and you're certain to see countless miracles take place in your life. But remember: seek BALANCE! Because if you completely replace fear and doubt with `Limitless Wealth and Success' but manage to slip into a state of cockiness, selfishness or arrogance, you certainly will see all your success quickly disappear before your eyes. <br /><br /> It's not about the material objects you gain as much as it is about the person you become. <br /><br /> I know that you are capable of atracting special things into your life. So let's do it!   <bio>Keith Matthew has been teaching personal development and wealth building techniques for 17 years. Visit <a href="http://www.selfmasterysecrets.com/ns-freeworkshop.html" >http://www.selfmasterysecrets.com/ns-freeworkshop.html</a> to sign up for a Free 7-Day Success Workshop.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>World War Ii Weaponry - Know Ak47 And M16, The Assault Rifles Of Pride Of Your Time</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:21:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>assault rifles</category><category>battle rifles</category><category>replica weaponry</category><category>colt m16</category><category>no doubt</category><category>target</category><category>assault rifle</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/world-war-ii-weaponry-know-ak47-and-m16-the-assault-rifles-of-pride-of-your-time</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[During World War II Germany developed Stg44, the first assault rifle. This highly recognized assault rifle marched boldly into the war zone and changed totally the character of the battlefield. Valued for its speed and forceful weaponry, the assault rifle helped improving rifle power no doubt.  No]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[During World War II Germany developed Stg44, the first <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/assault+rifle" rel="tag">assault rifle</a>. This highly recognized assault rifle marched boldly into the war zone and changed totally the character of the battlefield. Valued for its speed and forceful weaponry, the assault rifle helped improving rifle power <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/no+doubt" rel="tag">no doubt</a>. <br /><br /> No doubt Germany established the powerful assault rifle but two other guns rose with fame and pride. The assault rifle Russia developed is viewed even today as if among such rifles it is the king. In the battlefields of America and other countries too the Russian AK 47 was widely accepted with great respect.  That changed again the combat character. <br /><br /> With American <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/colt+m16" rel="tag">Colt M16</a> Eugene Stoner brought into picture another assault rifle. The guys of the American military were highly pleased to use the assault rifle that was very powerful. In major television productions or movies on the big screens that center round war and violence the American Colt M16 and the Russian AK47 are quite common names. <br /><br /> Whenever combat is the concern of the military throughout the world they depend on <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/assault+rifles" rel="tag">assault rifles</a> such as these <a href="http://www.a2armory.com/ww2-weapons.html" >http://www.a2armory.com/ww2-weapons.html</a>. With those the soldiers can hit <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/target" rel="tag">target</a> at long range and with more penetration too. No doubt <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/battle+rifles" rel="tag">battle rifles</a> were useful in their days but really speaking no comparison can be drawn between those and assault rifles of today. Majority soldiers would not think even of using battle rifles since the assault rifles are much more advanced and easy to use in combat. <br /><br /> No doubt assault rifles will hold the ground firmly until and unless some more powerful rifles oust AK47 and M16 rifles someday. But the militaries will never forget the pride with which their soldiers used to advance once into battles with AK47 and M16, the best available guns of the time.  <bio>For more information and to order World War II <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/replica+weaponry" rel="tag">replica weaponry</a>, please visit our website <a href="http://www.a2armory.com" >http://www.a2armory.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Why You Should Choose Marketworks</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2006 12:27:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>marketworks</category><category>ebay</category><category>no doubt</category><category>email marketing</category><category>search engine marketing</category><category>checkout program</category><category>beneficial</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-you-should-choose-marketworks</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There is no doubt that Marketworks has a great eBay checkout program to offer you. If you are looking for something that will not only meet all of your checkout needs but will also provide you with the effective results that you are looking for, then you should definitely consider choosing]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[There is <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/no+doubt" rel="tag">no doubt</a> that <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/marketworks" rel="tag">Marketworks</a> has a great <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ebay" rel="tag">eBay</a> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/checkout+program" rel="tag">checkout program</a> to offer you. If you are looking for something that will not only meet all of your checkout needs but will also provide you with the effective results that you are looking for, then you should definitely consider choosing Marketworks as the eBay checkout solution that you will use. <br /><br /> Marketworks is known for increasing the amount of online sales which you will make. It does this by delivering more buyer traffic to the products which you are trying to sell. This will be highly <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/beneficial" rel="tag">beneficial</a> to you and the products which you need to sell. With so many people out there who are looking for things to buy on the Internet, there is no doubt that you will be able to find someone to buy your products. With this increased amount of traffic, you will be sure to find a whole lot more potential buyers interested in the products that you have to offer. <br /><br /> The e-commerce experts which you will find at Marketworks can help increase your sales in a number of ways. Some of these ways include designing an attractive online store, customized <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/email+marketing" rel="tag">email marketing</a> programs and implementing a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/search+engine+marketing" rel="tag">search engine marketing</a> program which is cost effective for you. These things will benefit you in a number of ways, and you will be sure to find pure success when it comes to increasing your sales when you decide to use Marketworks as your eBay checkout solution. <br /><br /> With nothing to install and no licensing fees, there is no doubt that you will find Marketworks such an easy solution and a great eBay checkout program. With the increased amount of success which you will gain through this checkout program solution, you cannot go wrong when you decide to use Marketworks as your online checkout program solution.  <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 Checkout sites. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Wedding Reception Lessons To Learn</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2006 03:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>wedding reception</category><category>bride and groom</category><category>entertainment</category><category>happily married</category><category>hot plate</category><category>food</category><category>undoubtedly</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-reception-lessons-to-learn</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[After the wedding ceremony is carried out, every one that needs to has said their I do's, the confetti has been thrown and the carriage arrives to take the bride and groom away, the bride and groom head of to the wedding reception to meet the guests, of course the guests from the ceremony are all]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[After the wedding ceremony is carried out, every one that needs to has said their I do's, the confetti has been thrown and the carriage arrives to take the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bride+and+groom" rel="tag">bride and groom</a> away, the bride and groom head of to the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wedding+reception" rel="tag">wedding reception</a> to meet the guests, of course the guests from the ceremony are all going but some people only attend the reception. The ceremony is more for family than friends. So once you arrive at the reception what happens then? A party! <br /><br /> The wedding reception is where the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/entertainment" rel="tag">entertainment</a> and the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/food" rel="tag">food</a> is, no doubt the newly weds will be starving after the nerves and the shock of getting married has worn of. The reception is a great time for friends and family to get to know each other as well they are all one big circle of family and need to get along, for your sake! The wedding reception then starts of with a speech, a toast, some food and then the entertainment. The food can either be <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hot+plate" rel="tag">hot plate</a> served or it can be hot and cold buffet style dinner whatever you choose is loved by all guests, no doubt the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/happily+married" rel="tag">happily married</a> couple will be starving after the shock of marriage and the release of the nerves. After everyone has eaten and admired their wedding favors and the special gifts have been handed out to the members of the guests that have played a special part in the wedding the entertainment starts. The entertainment is usually a DJ or a live band, sometimes though couples get really creative and go for a magician or even a comedian. Keeping the guests entertained is a great part of the wedding as it makes you feel good to know that everything that you have done has made all these people happy. <br /><br /> The wedding reception is the most favourable part of any wedding, the ceremony is usually boring and the guests are glad to get off to the reception to have a good time. The wedding reception is another type of celebration of your marriage. The next celebration which is <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/undoubtedly" rel="tag">undoubtedly</a> the best is the honey moon which you will no doubt enjoy thoroughly!   <bio>Download our excellent discount wedding planning mini-course absolutely FREE at <a href="http://www.discountweddingguide.com/">http://www.discountweddingguide.com/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Joining A Forum- What Does It Really Mean For Businesses?</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>building relationships</category><category>isolation</category><category>doubt</category><category>no strings attached</category><category>top notch</category><category>contact</category><category>advertising opportunity</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/joining-a-forum-what-does-it-really-mean-for-businesses</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I can't say enough about forums. When you are working from home the feeling of isolation can be lethal. It can dampen your drive towards success. It can promote a sense of incompetence that can be crippling. If you are like me and don't care for those online conversations and marketers calling your]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[I can't say enough about forums. When you are working from home the feeling of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/isolation" rel="tag">isolation</a> can be lethal. It can dampen your drive towards success. It can promote a sense of incompetence that can be crippling. If you are like me and don't care for those online conversations and marketers calling your house then isolation can be a real trap. You wil find yourself <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/doubt" rel="tag">doubt</a>ing for no good reason. You have all the skills and abilities to succeed but are working in an environment that does not pat you on the back. There is no one there to say "Great Job!" when you've just gotten a new <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/contact" rel="tag">contact</a> or written a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/top+notch" rel="tag">top notch</a> article. Forums are one way to beat the isolation. <br /><br /> Doubt is the biggest business killer there is. People start to doubt themselves their programs and quit just before the turning point. Forums are a way to beat the doubt and meet business owners like yourself who have wisdom and experience on their side. People who offer advice freely for you to take or leave, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/no+strings+attached" rel="tag">no strings attached</a>. <br /><br /> Forums help build relationships and relationships are key to any business. No one wants to buy from someone they don't know. They want to buy from people they now and trust, people who they can contact if they need help with the product. People want guarantees and relationships can forge that bridge. <br /><br /> Forums are also one way to get your business some advertising and exposure. When you join a forum you have the opportunity to attach a signature to each of the posts you make. When your post appears on the site so will a link to your business. This is a fantastic <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/advertising+opportunity" rel="tag">advertising opportunity</a>. Not only will these people be getting to know you and you them but they can also check out your business through your link. Talk about multiple benefits! <br /><br /> I have been meeting fascinating people with some of the same problems, doubts and experiences. I have been <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/building+relationships" rel="tag">building relationships</a> and making friends. I have been building my business and making money. All this from a forum- who knew? Now you do! I recommend free forums like Conquer Your Niche and Warrior Forum.   <bio>Sara Bilden is owner of www.money-amp.com and writes on a variety of subjects. To learn more about this topic Sara recommends you visit: <a href="http://www.money-amp.com" >http://www.money-amp.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Pride Of New Orleans The Story Of The New Orleans Saints</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:22:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Orleans, this city is known for its colorful culture. From its distinguished food to its swinging music, it is without a doubt that this place sets itself apart from other states in the country. But being unique on its own, it would not be complete without the traditional United States Stamp.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/" rel="tag"></a>New Orleans, this city is known for its colorful culture. From its distinguished food to its swinging music, it is without a doubt that this place sets itself apart from other states in the country. But being unique on its own, it would not be complete without the traditional United States Stamp. No we are not talking about the sticky paper you attach to your snail mail. We are talking about a National Football League Team!<br><br>The NFL is something which the whole America goes crazy about. Indeed if its not basketball or baseball, nothing grits the real American Spirit like football. Somehow the Super Bowl leaves almost the whole male population of the country in stop in front of the television. And New Orleans, being a unique city as it is, would not leave itself behind without its New Orleans Saints.<br><br>This team is not new to the National Football League History. They have been around as early as 1967 and have continued to operate as the state's premier team in the said league. The team may have had its rough parts but it has somehow crawled in to make itself one of the league's known teams. Their gold logo indeed strikes a pose, and is easily known by football enthusiast. This team is considered as the 16th team in the history of the NFL and its official start was announced at the New Orleans' Ponchartrain Hotel. It was without a doubt that this would be something which would have made the headlines of the newspapers and television shows alike. A month after the announcement of the team going professional in the league, John W. Mecom, Jr. was proclaimed as President, as he was also the major stockholder of the whole franchise. Of course, a team would not be complete without its coach. The team had Tom Fears named as its first ever franchise coach to lead the team towards its battles in the NFL.<br><br>Like any other team, the Saints did have their struggles in their early years. Yes, they did have their wins, but they were battling against frequent loses. But like any fighting team, they struggled in order to name themselves as one of the competing and respectable teams in the league. They had a belief that in order to win, you have to get the right people. Draft picks gave them the advantage of getting the best players. For coaches, they would do their best in order to continuously have the best coaching staff there was. In the year 2007, it was with no doubt that Sean Payton, the team's coach was named as the NFL's coach of the year. He was also the man who brought the team to their first ever championship match. The team went strong at the start, but unfortunately was still defeated in the end.<br><br>Football is without a doubt like water and blood to its enthusiast. And for this great country, no state would leave itself behind in this great circle of competition. The Saints does without a doubt; ensure that the state is well represented.<bio>Rick Grantham is an avid sports fan. Most of Rick's articles focus on <a href="http://www.booyahvillage.com" target="new window">memorabilia sport</a>. Many articles are related to <a href="http://www.booyahvillage.com/mlb.html" target="new window">baseball memorbilia</a> and other sports related topics. Rick is a contributing author to BooYah Village</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Considering Criminal Law?</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2006 23:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>criminal law</category><category>http</category><category>law school</category><category>excellent school</category><category>face punishment</category><category>bodys</category><category>arenas</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/considering-criminal-law</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If criminal law is your passion, there is little doubt that you will be well suited for the law arenas that it enforces. For those who are looking for a major, it is wise to study this area of the law. In criminal law, The People can punish the criminal based on what he or she has done against the]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/criminal+law" rel="tag">criminal law</a> is your passion, there is little doubt that you will be well suited for the law <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/arenas" rel="tag">arenas</a> that it enforces. For those who are looking for a major, it is wise to study this area of the law. In criminal law, The People can punish the criminal based on what he or she has done against the state. There are often less indications of victims here, but more of rules being broken. Because in criminal law, the individual has broken the governing body's law, he or she is required to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/face+punishment" rel="tag">face punishment</a> from the government. There is no need to consent with the victim, should there be one. <br /><br /> Is criminal law the type of law you will pursue? If so, there is little doubt that you have many outstanding opportunities in the universities that you can attend to get your law degree. You will find that many of the schools will provide you with the most outstanding abilities to gain the knowledge that you need so long as you apply yourself. Criminal law is complex, detailed and very challenging. Yet, it can be passionate, profound and life changing as well. Criminal law is an amazing element in itself. <br /><br /> The first choice that you will need to make should you choose criminal law is which school you will attend. Because you will be studying at such a high level, you will want to choose carefully, considering what an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/excellent+school" rel="tag">excellent school</a> would look like and do for your resume. If you do well at that school, it will even set you higher above the rest of students. Choose the school based on your ability to meet the school's demands, your ability to afford it, as well as your ability to get into it as some are rather restrictive in who they admit. Criminal <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/law+school" rel="tag">law school</a> is an excellent choice. It is one that will serve you well for many years.   About The Author: For more information please see <a href="http://www.criminal-law-info.co.uk">http://www.criminal-law-info.co.uk</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Travel Vouchers As Business Incentives</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>travel vouchers</category><category>incentive programs</category><category>business incentives</category><category>increase your sales</category><category>no doubt</category><category>cash giveaways</category><category>screen televisions</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/travel-vouchers-as-business-incentives</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you own a business, you may be thinking of various ways that you can increase your sales, draw more customers, or reward your employees. There are a variety of different types of incentive programs available, but no doubt you want to use the one that will be most effective for your business.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you own a business, you may be thinking of various ways that you can <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/increase+your+sales" rel="tag">increase your sales</a>, draw more customers, or reward your employees. There are a variety of different types of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/incentive+programs" rel="tag">incentive programs</a> available, but <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/no+doubt" rel="tag">no doubt</a> you want to use the one that will be most effective for your business. One of the most effective incentive programs is to use <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/travel+vouchers" rel="tag">travel vouchers</a>. Whether you give them to new customers who purchase products, to the best salesman for the most sales, or to other employees for meeting other goals, these vouchers are sure to bring about great results for your company. <br /><br /> While there are many other incentive programs, such as merchandise giveaways or cash prizes, many people love to travel, which is why travel vouchers make such great incentives. Although people enjoy <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cash+giveaways" rel="tag">cash giveaways</a>, they tend to be quite expensive for businesses to fund, and products can be a difficult choice as well, since it is difficult to know what people really want. The great thing about using travel vouchers is that almost everyone either enjoys traveling or has to travel at some point in time. <br /><br /> When you are trying to draw customers, travel vouchers work as excellent <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/business+incentives" rel="tag">business incentives</a>. If you are in the car sales business and want to draw customers to your car dealership, offering travel vouchers with the purchase of a car is a great way to gain new customers. These vouchers are also handy for selling big ticket items as well, such as large <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/screen+televisions" rel="tag">screen televisions</a> and other expensive electronics. You may even want to offer them to customers who spend a specific amount of money within your store as well. <br /><br /> Not only can travel vouchers be used as business incentives for your customers, but you can also use them as incentives for your sale associates to bring in more sales. Offering a contest that offers travel vouchers to the person with the most sales is a great way to get your team motivated. No doubt they would enjoy a vacation, so more than likely this will motivate them to work towards this goal. Businesses that use travel vouchers as business incentives for their sales associates generally see a great increase in the amount of sales that are being made. <br /><br /> Whether you choose to use them for your customers, your sales associates, or even both, no doubt you will find travel vouchers to be very effective. Using these vouchers can help you increase your sales, which will increase your profit margin, and they will also make your customers and employees happy as well.   <bio>Visit Dawn OrBeck at <a href="http://coastalvacations-blog.com" >http://coastalvacations-blog.com</a> for more info and at dawn@CoastalVacations-Blog.com or call: 810-895-4408. She also invites you to call their Sales Center to learn more today at: 800-378-1169 and mention ID# 5802DO for more info.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Achieving Great Success With Positive Self-Talk and Imagery</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>positive self talk</category><category>self doubt</category><category>negative thoughts</category><category>quiet moment</category><category>coping skills</category><category>great tools</category><category>negativity</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/achieving-great-success-with-positive-self-talk-and-imagery</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It doesn't seem to matter how confident we come across, all of us have these negative thoughts that run through our heads from time to time. It's true! Many of us have these negative thoughts more often than others, and some people have great coping skills for their inner negativity, but if you]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[It doesn't seem to matter how confident we come across, all of us have these <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/negative+thoughts" rel="tag">negative thoughts</a> that run through our heads from time to time. It's true! <br><br>Many of us have these negative thoughts more often than others, and some people have great <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/coping+skills" rel="tag">coping skills</a> for their inner <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/negativity" rel="tag">negativity</a>, but if you don't yet have this there are some <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/great+tools" rel="tag">great tools</a> that can help you achieve great success despite a few false starts in life. When you are your own worst critic it can be difficult to attain the goals that you set out to reach because you are always talking yourself out of your abilities to live the life you wanted. <br><br><b>Using Positive Self-Talk and Imagery </b><br><br>A great way to combat the negative thoughts in your head is through positive self-talk. For a lot of people this is a very foreign concept that they feel very silly considering in the beginning, but once they get the hang of it they decide that this is a great option to combat any <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/self+doubt" rel="tag">self doubt</a> and actually move forward toward those goals that they have set for themselves. Positive self-talk is basically responding to the negative thoughts running through your mind. So, when you tell yourself that you cannot possibly stick to your diet you can respond with, "I am losing weight for me, because I love me." When your respond to your own mind in this way you are taking the power away from the negative statement, effectively neutralizing it and feeling more positive about your abilities. <br><br>Another great tool to help you attain your goals is positive imagery. When you know that your goals are within your reach and you are starting to doubt yourself: stop! What you need to do is take a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/quiet+moment" rel="tag">quiet moment</a> for yourself and really picture yourself reaching and even surpassing your goals. Really revel in the way that it feels to reach your goal and excel at something that you set out to do. When you do this, you are literally creating a pathway in your mind, one that is powerful enough for you to draw on in those moments of self-doubt when you are thinking about giving up. Positive imagery really is a powerful tool and you can use to any time, to envision yourself going about reaching all of your goals, both big and small. <br><br>There are moments in life when we all feel like giving up on our goals. One way to make sure that you always have a positive tool to turn to when you need a little help is by using free desktop wallpapers. These are wallpapers that you can download to your computer so every time you need a little pick me up you can simply look at your computer desktop and find the inspiration and positive imagery that you need when you need it. Being able to allow yourself to go "into" the picture when you are stressed or angry will allow you to release tension and then return to your work, moving towards your goals all along the way!<bio>Shannon M. Clooney is a personal development enthusiast who recommends <a href="http://www.acqyr.com/Wallpapers/">free wallpapers downloads</a> and <a href="http://www.acqyr.com/Wallpapers/all">free desktop calendars</a> to achieve more in less time.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Best Way To Find Love Is Through The Top Online Dating Sites</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>top online dating sites</category><category>hobbies and interests</category><category>book shopping</category><category>physical attraction</category><category>no doubt</category><category>music downloads</category><category>internet dating</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-best-way-to-find-love-is-through-the-top-online-dating-sites</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There is no doubt that whilst people are finding more pressure to find their true love or partner that the demands of daily life are making it more difficult to find the time to meet new people and forge relationships. It is not easy being single these days and it is fair to say that people need]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[There is <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/no+doubt" rel="tag">no doubt</a> that whilst people are finding more pressure to find their true love or partner that the demands of daily life are making it more difficult to find the time to meet new people and forge relationships. It is not easy being single these days and it is fair to say that people need every bit of help that they can. Some people ask their friends to match make for them but a growing number of people are turning towards the internet to find a partner and this means the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/top+online+dating+sites" rel="tag">top online dating sites</a> are getting a lot of hits as more people look for love.<br><br>The beauty about these online sites is that they offer so many advantages over other agencies and match making capabilities. Firstly, the picture facility allows people to look at who they could be meeting. There has to be more to a relationship than purely the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/physical+attraction" rel="tag">physical attraction</a> but there is no doubt that there needs to be some spark of attraction between people in the first place. This addition is just one of many that the top online dating sites are able to offer to their members.<br><br>Being able to search on factors like height, location or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hobbies+and+interests" rel="tag">hobbies and interests</a> has been a great driving factor in the popularity of online match making. With so many people wishing their potential partner to have similar interests or fall into a specific height range or body type, this makes it easier to find the right person for you. In a bar it is easy to find a person who may match your needs on the physical level but until you talk to them, it is impossible to say what they are like regarding conversation and viewpoints. Chatting online or swapping emails allows people to get to know each other better before meeting up.<br><br>There is no doubt that the internet is helping to make peoples lives better and online shopping has been a great boon. The world of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/internet+dating" rel="tag">internet dating</a> may not quite be up to the same level as <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/book+shopping" rel="tag">book shopping</a> or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/music+downloads" rel="tag">music downloads</a> on the internet but it is growing in popularity. The amount of people who now check out the top online dating sites and finding great help and satisfaction in their quest for love proves that this is a cultural phenomenon that is not going to go away. People can have a great time when they are single and they shouldn't feel too pressurised into having to find a partner but if they do, there is now great support available.<br><br>With so many sites cropping up which offer different selling points or perhaps being very niche orientated, there may be too much variety on offer but help is at hand. Of course people will want to find the best top online dating sites and one of the very best places to visit is http://www.Top-5-Best-Dating-Sites.com. The Top-5-Best-Dating-Sites website has everything you will ever need to know about internet dating and a whole lot more.<bio>Top 5 Best Dating Sites was founded in New Jersey in 2007. The company has grown over the past year as a leader in helping with online matchmaking. For more information on top online dating sites visit <a href="http://www.top-5-best-dating-sites.com" title="http://www.top-5-best-dating-sites.com" target="_blank">http://www.top-5-best-dating-sites.com</a>.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Gwen Stefani Tickets - See A Versatile Star Live</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2007 10:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>cal state fullerton</category><category>no doubt</category><category>tony kanal</category><category>dairy queen</category><category>vocalist</category><category>effervescent personality</category><category>enthralled</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/gwen-stefani-tickets-see-a-versatile-star-live</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Gwen Stefani tickets offer music lovers an opportunity to see a musical star who offers style, glamour, a top-notch stage show and true, classic rock and roll and pop. Stefani, as is typical with emerging musical icons, started humbly and worked her way up to become the star that she is today, and]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Gwen Stefani tickets offer music lovers an opportunity to see a musical star who offers style, glamour, a top-notch stage show and true, classic rock and roll and pop. Stefani, as is typical with emerging musical icons, started humbly and worked her way up to become the star that she is today, and a look at her life and career provides interesting insight into the making of a soon-to-be legend. <br /><br /> Early Life <br /><br /> Stefani was born in Fullerton, California on October 3, 1969 and grew up in Anaheim, an Orange County community just down the road. She was raised in a stable home by her mother and father, and enjoyed what many would consider a "normal" childhood with her two brothers.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Stefani had always loved music, and became particularly <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/enthralled" rel="tag">enthralled</a> with the punk and ska genres that were popular in Southern California at the time. She always had an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/effervescent+personality" rel="tag">effervescent personality</a>, and would spend her days singing and dancing along to her favorite songs at home and with her brothers and friends.<br /><br /><br /><br /> As she moved into her teen-age years, Stefani joined a band named <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/no+doubt" rel="tag">No Doubt</a> that her brother Eric had started in 1987. She was no stranger to low-level work, though, as she spent time scrubbing floors at the local <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dairy+queen" rel="tag">Dairy Queen</a> and working the makeup counter at a local department store. She juggled her new band, where she was the co-lead <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vocalist" rel="tag">vocalist</a>, her jobs and her education, as she graduated from high school and enrolled at <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cal+state+fullerton" rel="tag">Cal State Fullerton</a> to pursue her degree. <br /><br /> Tragedy <br /><br /> Stefani's life has been touched with periodic trouble, and her first ordeal was thrown in front of her in 1987, just as No Doubt was getting started, when her vocalist partner, John Spence committed suicide. The band did not disband, but rather moved Stefani into the lead vocalist role by herself. No Doubt also added new members, including <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/tony+kanal" rel="tag">Tony Kanal</a>, with whom Stefani would traverse through a long-term and turbulent romantic relationship.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Band Progress <br /><br /> As the band played on, their live shows became a big attraction in the local area, and it wasn't long before Gwen Stefani tickets were a hot item on the club scene, as she was by far the most recognizable face in the band. They were making a name for themselves slowly-but-surely, and their big break came in 1990 when Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded a demo for them that led to their first major recording contract.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Their first two albums did not sell well, but they did build familiarity with No Doubt's sound, and that set the stage for their big commercial breakthrough in 1995, when Tragic Kingdom was released, and it reached the top of the album charts.  Since then, No Doubt has released two additional albums, both of which climbed into the top ten on the charts.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Solo Career/Personal Growth <br /><br /> Although Stefani technically remains a member of No Doubt, she has also released two solo albums, the first coming in 2004 and the second in 2006. She has managed to work her solo work seamlessly into her ongoing work with the band and her ever-expanding personal interests, which include a son with her husband, Gavin Rossdale of the band Bush. Stefani is happily married after finally ending her troubled relationship with Karal, and her star continues to shine on several fronts. <br /><br /> If you want to see a truly multi-faceted star who's known for her engaging and energetic shows, Gwen Stefani tickets will introduce you to an artist who is grounded, satisfied and ready to provide an evening to remember for her fans.   <bio>Written by Jay Nault, sponsored by <a href="http://www.stubhub.com/" >http://www.stubhub.com/</a> . StubHub sells Gwen Stefani tickets: <a href="http://www.stubhub.com/gwen-stefani-tickets/" >http://www.stubhub.com/gwen-stefani-tickets/</a> sports tickets, concert tickets, theater tickets and more to just about any event in the world. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Bankruptcy Loans (Believe It Or Not!)</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>filing for bankruptcy</category><category>bankruptcy loan</category><category>search the web</category><category>repairing your credit</category><category>bill consolidation</category><category>no doubt</category><category>credit rating</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/bankruptcy-loans-believe-it-or-not</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Have you recently filed for bankruptcy? A bankruptcy loan can help you salvage your finances, and can also help to improve your credit rating. It may sound far-fetched, but you can actually be approved for a loan after filing for bankruptcy. Without a doubt it is difficult, but do keep in mind is]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Have you recently filed for bankruptcy? A <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bankruptcy+loan" rel="tag">bankruptcy loan</a> can help you salvage your finances, and can also help to improve your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/credit+rating" rel="tag">credit rating</a>. It may sound far-fetched, but you can actually be approved for a loan after <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/filing+for+bankruptcy" rel="tag">filing for bankruptcy</a>. Without a doubt it is difficult, but do keep in mind is that immediately after bankruptcy, you are not likely to have any debts, which is about the only factor that's going to be working in your favor at this point. You do not have to apply for a bankruptcy loan before applying for bankruptcy. <br /><br /> A bankruptcy loan is useful for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bill+consolidation" rel="tag">bill consolidation</a> (if you have any bills left to consolidate!), and it can also be useful in the long road of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/repairing+your+credit" rel="tag">repairing your credit</a> rating. If you can afford it, you should consult a financing expert to help you get bankruptcy loan because this kind of professional can negotiate better loan terms =96 and if successful, better loan term will likely more than pay for the expense of a financing specialist. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/no+doubt" rel="tag">No doubt</a> about it - most lenders automatically refuse a loan application from somebody who has recently filed for bankruptcy, because the risk is too great. But a few lenders will consider such an application. You will have to accept that the terms will not be favorable, though. Your credit rating will not be very good, but a lender will nevertheless be likely to ask for your credit report. The last few months will need to be perfect. If you are approved you will be subject to high interest rates and a short repayment schedule. <br /><br /> Since most lenders will not even consider a loan application within two years of a bankruptcy, your best way to get a bankruptcy loan may be to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/search+the+web" rel="tag">search the web</a>. But let the creditor beware =96 the web is a jungle and there are many sleazy outfits. This is where a financing specialist might turn out to be useful. <br /><br /> Only you can make the decision. Some would rather avoid all debt after a bankruptcy, but this will only delay the process of credit repair.   <bio>"Bankruptcy" at <a href="http://bankruptcyguide4u.blogspot.com" >http://bankruptcyguide4u.blogspot.com</a> offers readers comprehensive information about bankruptcy, including bankruptcy loans. See also <a href="http://bankruptcyguide4u.blogspot.com/2007/03/bankruptcy-loans-believe-it-o" >http://bankruptcyguide4u.blogspot.com/2007/03/bankruptcy-loans-believe-it-o</a>= r-not.html. Please bookmark "Bankruptcy"!  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>A Camp Bed Changed My Life</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2006 21:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I like Camping, no doubt about it; and I like it all year. Most people only go camping when the weather is warm and sunny, but not me. I like the atmosphere between people out there, where you are far from home and all the daily stuff is out of your mind for a few days. I simply love it.  Back in]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[I like <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/camping" rel="tag">Camping</a>, no doubt about it; and I like it all year. Most people only go camping when the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/weather" rel="tag">weather</a> is warm and sunny, but not me. I like the atmosphere between people out there, where you are far from home and all the daily stuff is out of your mind for a few days. I simply love it. <br /><br /> Back in time when I was a rookie in this lifestyle, a buddy of mine, Steven and his wife, invited me and my wife on a camping trip to the coast. I said sure, why not try it out. After a day, which I thought was great because of all these <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/nice+people" rel="tag">nice people</a> around, the night was still to come. After sleeping on a hard surface, which by the way was fairly cold as well, I woke up with a painful and very sore back. I was <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/groggy" rel="tag">groggy</a> because I did not get enough rest during the worst night thinkable. <br /><br /> After that I did not think that this camping business was anything special, on the contrary I thought it was only for people who 'liked' to torture themselves, and it was <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/definitely" rel="tag">definitely</a> not my idea of fun and relaxation. I was sure that camping was only going to be a part of my life this one time only. <br /><br /> I it was not for my good buddy and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/friend+steven" rel="tag">friend Steven</a>, I probably would not be going camping today. Steven that was a veteran when it came to camping, told me that if the sore back thing was my only dislike about the hole deal, then he knew exactly what I needed -- a Camp Bed. Since I was already in on this deal for three more nights anyway, I agreed on giving it a go. I <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/admit" rel="tag">admit</a> my mind was already determined that camping was not for me, so this camp bed had better pull up some magic trick or something like that to convince me otherwise. <br /><br /> We got our hands on a camp bed and I slept in a full night, without waking up one single time during the night. They had to wake me up the next morning. I had a wonderful sleep and my back felt better -- they made me admit it, much against my proud will. <br /><br /> And here I am many years later, still going camping. I can truly say that a camp bed changed my life that day, and made a huge impact on how I chose to live a more outdoor life in the future. <br /><br /> So if you are bit in doubt whether you should get a camp bed or not -- don't be. <br /><br /> Thank you for your time.   <bio>Find much more information about Camp Beds <a href="http://www.camp-bed-e.com">http://www.camp-bed-e.com</a> on this website. Check it out! </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>From Titans To Jets -- The Story Of The New York Jets</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:57:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New York is without a doubt, one of the world's fastest and most sophisticated places. Its culture is certainly faster than your average pace of life. The city blooms with the birth of sophisticated fashion being come to life every five minutes. Theater actors are brought out to their best in this]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/" rel="tag"></a>New York is without a doubt, one of the world's fastest and most sophisticated places. Its culture is certainly faster than your average pace of life. The city blooms with the birth of sophisticated fashion being come to life every five minutes. Theater actors are brought out to their best in this place. Even the food is served amazingly! Not only is it a fast paced place of sophistication, it is also the place of various choices! From today's modern fashion accessories, art works, finely made scrumptious everyday eats, to the most hard to find items; it is without a doubt that New York is the home of two or more. After all, why have one, when you can have two, right?<br><br>Indeed this is the thing that sets this city of color and pace apart from any part of the world. It is the capital of option. And indeed it did not leave one of the biggest past time of many sports fanatics behind. New York is so much open to option, that it actually has two NFL (National Football League) teams! What about that? So now whether it is your everyday wear, to your Football team, you just have to pick!<br><br>With the proclamation of the New York Giants during the 1920's, came about the birth of yet another football team during the late 1950's to early 1960's. We are talking about the New York Jets. Yes, if you have seen the familiar combination of white and green uniforms in the football field, then that team would be, without a doubt, one of the two New York NFL teams.<br><br>Now, to some, the New York Jets and the New York Titans might seem to be confusing and overlapping. Are they actually two different teams or are they one and the same? Actually, they are one and the same. You see, when the team was formed on 1959, it originally had the name New York Titans. Their first ever coach was Sammy Baugh, who at that time was given a $28000 per year contract with the franchise. At around 1963, Werblin, the club's president and CEO, decided that there was a need to change the name of the franchise in order to symbolize the new obsession of man to travel on not just air, but space itself. Together with astronauts walking in the moon, the team's name was also then changed from New York Titans, to the New York Jets. From there on, we can directly say that the rest is history. The team has been one of the most competitive teams out there. The team also holds the record as the only team who has had had three straight overtime games in their season. This occurred during the year 2005.<br><br>As the frame of mind goes in the Big Apple, No option can be that bad. After all, it would not be an option if it wasn't a good one. Besides, nothing could be so big in New York if it wasn't worth noticing.<bio>Rick Grantham is an avid sports fan. Most of Rick's articles focus on <a href="http://www.booyahvillage.com" target="new window">sports fan gifts</a>. Many articles are related to <a href="http://www.booyahvillage.com/mlb.html" target="new window">mlb collectibles</a> and other sports related topics. Rick is a contributing author to BooYah Village</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>5 Effective Dog Training Tips</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 01:34:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>matter what kind</category><category>positive reinforcement</category><category>dog training</category><category>no doubt</category><category>training tip</category><category>sessions</category><category>training session</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/5-effective-dog-training-tips</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Whether you just got a new puppy, or you adopted an older dog, no doubt you want to train your dog to be well behaved. This can vary from house training your dog, to training your dog how to sit and stay. No matter what kind of training you are trying to do with your dog, there are some tips that]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Whether you just got a new puppy, or you adopted an older dog, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/no+doubt" rel="tag">no doubt</a> you want to train your dog to be well behaved. This can vary from house training your dog, to training your dog how to sit and stay. No <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/matter+what+kind" rel="tag">matter what kind</a> of training you are trying to do with your dog, there are some tips that can be very helpful to you. The following are five effective <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dog+training" rel="tag">dog training</a> tips that can help you train your dog in half the time. <br /><br /> Dog <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/training+tip" rel="tag">Training Tip</a> #1 - Use <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/positive+reinforcement" rel="tag">Positive Reinforcement</a> - Unfortunately there are many people who try training their dog by using negative techniques, and this is not an effective way to train your dog. Instead of yelling at your dog or giving him negative attention, it is important that you positively reinforce his good behavior when you are training him. Use praise, petting, and even treats whenever he performs well. You want the training to be fun for you and your dog, so make sure you use positive reinforcement for the best results. <br /><br /> Dog Training Tip #2 - Use Short Training <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sessions" rel="tag">Sessions</a> - Just like children, dogs can be overwhelmed by a great deal of new information at one time. If you try to teach them too much in one setting, more than likely they will forget a good deal of it by the next day. It is best if you only have <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/training+session" rel="tag">training session</a>s that last about 15-20 minutes with your dog. Every time you have a training session with your dog, try to focus on only one new command and reviewing previous commands that have been learned. This will help your dog better retain the information and training. <br /><br /> Dog Training Tip #3 - Use a Pleasant and Firm Voice - When you are training your dog the voice that you use is very important. You should be sure that you use a voice that is pleasant; however, you also want your voice to be firm and commanding as well. Make sure that your voice reflects that you are in control, but be sure that you do not sound mean. <br /><br /> Dog Training Tip #4 - Have Patience with Your Dog - If you are going to train your dog, you are going to need to make sure that you have plenty of patience. No doubt it will not be easy, but you need to make sure that you show your dog patience and not frustration. If you do not think that you have the patience to train your dog, then you may want to send him to obedience school or have someone else do it for you. <br /><br /> Dog Training Tip #5 - Avoid Any Distractions While Training - Another important tip to remember when trying to train your dog is to avoid any distractions while you are training your dog. If you happen to own any other pets, make sure that they are not around when you are trying to train your dog. You want the area to be free of distractions so your dog is focused on you and what you are trying to teach him.   <bio>Visit <a href="http://www.innotekdogtrainingcollar.com" >http://www.innotekdogtrainingcollar.com</a> for information and product overviews on Innotek dog training collars.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Philadelphia's Pride Food And Football</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:57:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When we say American food, what quickly would come in to mind would be those thrown in the Grill and then mashed up with tons of onions, melted with cheese, and then placed between two pieces of bread. Upon biting one of those, one's world suddenly stops and just reflects on the flavors that just]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/" rel="tag"></a>When we say American food, what quickly would come in to mind would be those thrown in the Grill and then mashed up with tons of onions, melted with cheese, and then placed between two pieces of bread. Upon biting one of those, one's world suddenly stops and just reflects on the flavors that just entered one's mouth. Yes, we are talking about the good ol' American Cheeseburger. And in the words of renowned chef, Bobby Flay, it doesn't get any more American than this. But in the great city of Philadelphia, they have yet made their own trademark. They have combined the juiciness of that beef, with the flavors of that sweet onion, and the stamp of that melted cheese, with their own version and touch of added flavor. Yes, we are talking about the Philly Cheese Steak. Yes, it is like steak on a bun; and this is exactly just how we like it!<br><br>But this is not only what this city is known for. Philadelphia is also known to many top sports teams in America. Whether you are a hockey, baseball, basketball, or Football fan, they got it all! The Philadelphia Flyers are one of the Stanley Cup winners in NHL and have made their mark in the league. The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the Major League contenders who have been also one of the most popular teams. The Philadelphia 76ers is without a doubt, one of the most victorious teams in the history of the NBA. They have been up there and have suddenly become the underdogs now soaring back to where they belong. And when you talk about NFL, there is, without a doubt, that you would be able to raise an eyebrow and deny the Philadelphia Eagles. From its history, this team has already won 3 NFL titles and has made two Super Bowl Appearances (1980 and 2004). It is without a doubt that this team which started at the year 1933, as purchased by Bert Bell, has been a notable force in the brutal competition in the NFL. This gives the people of Philadelphia yet, another reason to be proud of their great city.<br><br>If you would notice, almost all of the sports teams of Philadelphia would attach some meaning or connection to flying and soaring high. And yes, this was not only beautifully placed and planted to the names and logos of the teams, and it was lived on and delivered by them as well. Philadelphia should be proud for not only are they participating in the various sports leagues, but they are also very prominent in these. The city should be very proud of their teams as they are able to give pride to the great city of Philadelphia. Whether in the NHL, MLB, NBA, or NFL, they do practically excel in these and are respected in every division. That is not something common to all cities. If politics and city spirit would go together, hey, why not push those cheese steaks to the grill during those games?<bio>Rick Grantham is an avid sports fan. Most of Rick's articles focus on <a href="http://www.booyahvillage.com" target="new window">fan gear</a>. Many articles are related to <a href="http://www.booyahvillage.com/mlb.html" target="new window">baseball paraphernalia</a> and other sports related topics. Rick is a contributing author to BooYah Village.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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