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				<title>Basement Bar Must Have Furniture - Bar Stools</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Making over your basement into a bar area is a great way to add a fun room into your house. Of course, you want to be sure to have a great bar with the appropriate lighting and accessories but one vital item that you must select carefully are the bar stools.  Bar stools come in many shapes, sizes,]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Making over your basement into a bar area is a great way to add a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fun+room" rel="tag">fun room</a> into your house. Of course, you want to be sure to have a great bar with the appropriate lighting and accessories but one vital item that you must select carefully are the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bar+stools" rel="tag">bar stools</a>. <br /><br /> Bar stools come in many shapes, sizes, colors and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/decorating+styles" rel="tag">decorating styles</a>. Whether your bar is a tropical paradise, a fun and funky retro style or a formal and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/elegant+version" rel="tag">elegant version</a> of the wine bar downtown, you are sure to find a stool that matches your d=E9cor. <br /><br /> But just finding a stool that looks good isn't enough. You need to buy bar stools that are comfortable to sit in and are also the right height for your bar. In addition, you need to know how many stools to get for that perfect fit around the bar, otherwise you might find that it is simply too crowded and not as much fun as you thought! <br /><br /> If you want to have the most comfortable placement of your bar stools you must think of the bar o r pub table you will be pairing them with. Before you buy your set of bar stools, you need to measure the height of the bar that you will be putting them under. Be sure to pick stools that will allow for ten to thirteen inches between the top of their seat and the bottom of the bar or pub tables in your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/basement+bar" rel="tag">basement bar</a>. <br /><br /> If your choice stools have arms, be sure that you can still push the stool under the bar. Bar stools can generally be purchased with <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/seat+heights" rel="tag">seat heights</a> of between 17 and 31 inches however you may not be able to purchase the specific piece of furniture you want in the size necessary. You may have to make a compromise and take home something in a similar style. It's more important to get a stool that fits great and maybe isn't the want you wanted most since the fit is vital to the overall comfort of the chair and comfort is key in your basement bar. <br /><br /> While you are shopping for bar stools, remember to have in mind the amount of stools you would like. The most comfortable placement for bar stools is twenty five - thirty inches from the center of one seat to the next seat. Take a measurement of the span of your bar and divide by 28 inches and you've got about how many stools need!<br /><br /><br /><br /> Your basement bar is supposed to be a fun place to hang out so, remember when buying bar stools that they should not only be decorative, but functional too. Getting a good look is important, but getting a great fit is vital!   <bio>Lee Dobbins writes for <a href="http://www.barstooldecor.com" >http://www.barstooldecor.com</a> where you can learn more about choosing and decorating with bar stools.   </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Basement Bar Must Have Furniture - Bar Stools</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>bar stools</category><category>basement bar</category><category>pub table</category><category>pub tables</category><category>shapes sizes</category><category>piece of furniture</category><category>fun room</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/basement-bar-must-have-furniture-bar-stools</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Making over your basement into a bar area is a great way to add a fun room into your house. Of course, you want to be sure to have a great bar with the appropriate lighting and accessories but one vital item that you must select carefully are the bar stools.  Bar stools come in many shapes, sizes,]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Making over your basement into a bar area is a great way to add a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fun+room" rel="tag">fun room</a> into your house. Of course, you want to be sure to have a great bar with the appropriate lighting and accessories but one vital item that you must select carefully are the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bar+stools" rel="tag">bar stools</a>. <br /><br /> Bar stools come in many shapes, sizes, colors and decorating styles. Whether your bar is a tropical paradise, a fun and funky retro style or a formal and elegant version of the wine bar downtown, you are sure to find a stool that matches your d้cor. <br /><br /> But just finding a stool that looks good isn't enough. You need to buy bar stools that are comfortable to sit in and are also the right height for your bar. In addition, you need to know how many stools to get for that perfect fit around the bar, otherwise you might find that it is simply too crowded and not as much fun as you thought! <br /><br /> If you want to have the most comfortable placement of your bar stools you must think of the bar o r <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/pub+table" rel="tag">pub table</a> you will be pairing them with. Before you buy your set of bar stools, you need to measure the height of the bar that you will be putting them under. Be sure to pick stools that will allow for ten to thirteen inches between the top of their seat and the bottom of the bar or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/pub+tables" rel="tag">pub tables</a> in your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/basement+bar" rel="tag">basement bar</a>. <br /><br /> If your choice stools have arms, be sure that you can still push the stool under the bar. Bar stools can generally be purchased with seat heights of between 17 and 31 inches however you may not be able to purchase the specific <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/piece+of+furniture" rel="tag">piece of furniture</a> you want in the size necessary. You may have to make a compromise and take home something in a similar style. It's more important to get a stool that fits great and maybe isn't the want you wanted most since the fit is vital to the overall comfort of the chair and comfort is key in your basement bar. <br /><br /> While you are shopping for bar stools, remember to have in mind the amount of stools you would like. The most comfortable placement for bar stools is twenty five - thirty inches from the center of one seat to the next seat. Take a measurement of the span of your bar and divide by 28 inches and you've got about how many stools need!<br /><br /><br /><br /> Your basement bar is supposed to be a fun place to hang out so, remember when buying bar stools that they should not only be decorative, but functional too. Getting a good look is important, but getting a great fit is vital!   <bio>Lee Dobbins writes for <a href="http://www.barstooldecor.com" >http://www.barstooldecor.com</a> where you can learn more about choosing and decorating with bar stools.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>4 Reasons Why Customer Loyalty Is Vital To Your Business</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:24:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>business referrals</category><category>customer loyalty</category><category>dry cleaning</category><category>priceless</category><category>relationship</category><category>mother mother</category><category>mother in law</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/4-reasons-why-customer-loyalty-is-vital-to-your-business</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Have you ever wondered why some businesses may set up shop in areas that might not be very conducive to business and do quite well, while others are placed at major thoroughfares where walk by and drive by traffic are all but guaranteed, yet within six months they fold and the place goes up for]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Have you ever wondered why some businesses may set up shop in areas that might not be very conducive to business and do quite well, while others are placed at major thoroughfares where walk by and drive by traffic are all but guaranteed, yet within six months they fold and the place goes up for lease or sale? The truth of the matter is that success is not always determined by your location =96 although it does play a vital role =96 but more often than not it is dictated by <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/customer+loyalty" rel="tag">customer loyalty</a>. <br /><br /> Here are four reasons customer loyalty is vital to your business: <br /><br /> 1. First and foremost is the fact that a loyal customer is a repeat customer. This person will know about your business practices, about what to expect from your goods or service, the advantages and the disadvantages, and she or he will do business with you in such a way that it is a mutually satisfying transaction. <br /><br /> 2. As you establish a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/relationship" rel="tag">relationship</a> with your customer, you are also establishing a relationship with the customer's family. Thus, it is not uncommon to have the wife bring in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dry+cleaning" rel="tag">dry cleaning</a> for the family and turns her mother, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mother+in+law" rel="tag">mother in law</a>, aunt, and best girlfriend on to your business. As the husband is sent one day to pick up the dry cleaning he becomes familiar with the business, and he will tell his brother, business associates, and others who are looking for a drycleaner. Thus, you are suddenly becoming a commodity which is being shared with others. <br /><br /> 3. While family referrals are great, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/business+referrals" rel="tag">business referrals</a> are even better. If you are a dry cleaner, you will want the dress maker down the street to recommend your services to its customers. Similarly, if there is bridal shop with which you may have some professional ties, then these business referrals are simply <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/priceless" rel="tag">priceless</a>! Customer loyalties =96 when you have other business owners or clerks shopping at your store or utilizing your service =96 are quite often the gateway to a great number of new walk in customers. <br /><br /> 4. Yet the fourth and perhaps most important reasons why customer loyalty is vital to your business rests in the fact that many major purchases are not made during the initial contact. For example, if you are a furniture store, you might have someone come in looking for a computer desk. While these may be expensive =96 depending on the materials =96 by and large these items are small fish. Yet if the consumer is satisfied with the product, the delivery, the setup and also the price, the odds are good that she or he will be back when it is time to furnish the nursery, buy that new wall unit, or acquire that bedroom set that was saved up for! <br /><br /> So, customer loyalty is one of the many foundation stones you have to put in place if you are going to build a successful business.   <bio>John Corcoran is a retired High School Teacher who is dedicated to helping others to be successful as he builds his internet business. He recommends you visit: <a href="http://www.AffiliateAngel.biz" >http://www.AffiliateAngel.biz</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>6 Things a College Student Can Do For Entertainment</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:43:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>play board games</category><category>exercise requirements</category><category>sports group</category><category>fun with friends</category><category>shopping place</category><category>sports team</category><category>fun things</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/6-things-a-college-student-can-do-for-entertainment</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you one of the college students not with many hobbies because of school? As a college student we generally tend to loose lot of hobbies just because some school takes up much time and it is significant to get out and have lots of fun as college student. As school carries so much of stress we]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you one of the college students not with many hobbies because of school? As a college student we generally tend to loose lot of hobbies just because some school takes up much time and it is significant to get out and have lots of fun as college student. As school carries so much of stress we require some kind of balance in order to have enjoyment. Having fun is big part of health. When we are having fun, laugh and get some air our health we feel much better. We need to ensure that we do not keep us cooped all day, and keeping up with late studying and not having fun. As there are many <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fun+things" rel="tag">fun things</a> that college students will be able to do with friends. Need some thoughts? Find out fun things to carry out by reading here.<br><br>Start <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sports+group" rel="tag">sports group</a> - It is vital that as the college students we get some kind of work out. We are needed daily to get about 30 minutes of exercise. Starting <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sports+team" rel="tag">sports team</a> not just fulfills our every day <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/exercise+requirements" rel="tag">exercise requirements</a> but it is good time to have lots of fun with associates. Play some times week and find yourself getting less stress and more fun!<br><br>Discover - Whether you are away to college or to community college discover your environment. Get some friends and go to restaurant that you have never been and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/shopping+place" rel="tag">shopping place</a>, which has gone up. Getting fresh air and discovering your surroundings is one of the great means to go out of house.<br><br>Movies - Go together with a few friends once in a week and have movie night. This is extremely inexpensive means to have fun also you can rent movie for only around $5 as well as have <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fun+with+friends" rel="tag">fun with friends</a>. This may keep you state-of-the-art with your films and will help you keep stress free by having lots of fun.<br><br>Caf้ - Get some friends together in a week as well as go to the local caf้. This may help you get the whole thing off your mind, which you would like to and help you stay in touch with the close ones.<br><br>Board games - Have a few friends over and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/play+board+games" rel="tag">play board games</a> in a week. No matter whether you are playing Pictionary, Twister, or Monopoly it is an assured fun, and low-priced night.<br><br>Family - Not just it is vital to spend time with the friends it is as well vital to spend quality time with family. College is full of activity time in young adult's life however it is significant to make time for the family. Family is extremely important and something everybody needs.<br><br>College is very hectic however it is vital to have fun as the college student. As we all wish to have excellent grades and to acquire them it is very significant to study very hard. Just ensure they you do not overdue yourself and take some more courses than you may handle. There's so much to do as a college student. The first step to take is to get out of that house and explore. If you can do this, the entertainment will come.<bio><a href="http://www.findcollegecards.com">Apply for student credit cards</a> and find more of Tom's work like this all at FINDcollegecards.com.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Home Security Safe</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>passports</category><category>vital records</category><category>adoption papers</category><category>marriage certificates</category><category>bond certificates</category><category>divorce papers</category><category>family health records</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/home-security-safe</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When vital records are stolen, lost, destroyed, or become unusable in any way, you have a disaster within a disaster. There are countless documents that are important to the wellbeing of you and your family, and these records belong in a fire-resistant, theft-deterrent home security safe. Store]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[When <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vital+records" rel="tag">vital records</a> are stolen, lost, destroyed, or become unusable in any way, you have a disaster within a disaster. There are countless documents that are important to the wellbeing of you and your family, and these records belong in a fire-resistant, theft-deterrent home security safe. Store your records in a home security safe. A home security safe allows you to protect your vital records in case of fire or burglary. Vital records are any documents that contain information essential to survival in the event of a disaster. Some documents such as insurance policies, stock and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bond+certificates" rel="tag">bond certificates</a>, and bank records should be kept in a safe location for four to six years. Many other records, such as the ones below, need to be secured in a home security safe permanently. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/marriage+certificates" rel="tag">Marriage Certificates</a>, Adoption and Child Custody Papers, Wills. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/divorce+papers" rel="tag">Divorce Papers</a>, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/adoption+papers" rel="tag">Adoption Papers</a>, Mortgage Papers, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/passports" rel="tag">Passports</a>, Deeds, Citizenship Documentation and  <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/family+health+records" rel="tag">Family Health Records</a>. <br /><br /> Protecting these documents in a home security safe allows you and your family to effectively recover from a disaster by giving you the ability to prove who you are and what you own. <br /><br /> Choose the right home security safe <br /><br /> When you are faced with the decision of what type of home security safe to buy, you first need to consider whether you need your home security safe to protect your valuables from fire, thievery, or both? <br /><br /> If fire protection is the most important issue, you need to remember that no home security safe is 100% fireproof; anything can be damaged if exposed to high enough temperatures for a long enough period of time. A decent fire-resistant home security safe needs to be constructed from at least two layers of fireboard which are each 5/8 of an inch thick. The home security safe also needs to be able to maintain an internal temperature below 350 for a minimum of 30 minutes when tested in conditions which simulate a home fire. <br /><br /> When securing your valuables and vital documents from theft, remember that the construction quality of a home security safe determines the amount of protection offered. There are several important aspects of a home security safe to check before purchasing. Steel plate thickness, Welding quality, Door thickness, Steel door, reinforcements, Lock type and quality, Bolt locking mechanisms and Relocking devices. <br /><br /> The best protection you can get with a home security safe is by choosing one that has a combination of fire-resistant and theft-deterrent features.   <bio>Ralph Winn has over 32 years of experience in the security industry. Throughout his career, he has developed cost effective security programs for numerous small, medium, large commercial and government properties and for many nationally known corporations. <a href="http://www.homesecuritystore.com" >http://www.homesecuritystore.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Have Mlm Success With Effective Follow-Ups</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2006 06:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mlm success</category><category>prospect</category><category>mail</category><category>email</category><category>intrigued</category><category>contact</category><category>prospects</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-have-mlm-success-with-effective-follow-ups</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you want to have success with MLM it is vital that you follow up with your prospects. Just sending a package through the mail or an email to your website does not get the message across strong enough to your prospects. To have success in multi-level marketing you have to be willing to make that]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you want to have success with MLM it is vital that you follow up with your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/prospect" rel="tag">prospect</a>s. Just sending a package through the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail" rel="tag">mail</a> or an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/email" rel="tag">email</a> to your website does not get the message across strong enough to your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/prospects" rel="tag">prospects</a>. To have success in multi-level marketing you have to be willing to make that extra call to see if your prospect is satisfied, answer any questions, and more than anything just show them that you are there for them. <br /><br /> While the most important thing is to follow up with your prospect, the next thing to focus on is delivering an effective follow-up. If you are not familiar on how to follow up with your prospect you risk the chance of leaving out important questions that can kill your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mlm+success" rel="tag">MLM success</a>. <br /><br /> The most obvious reason to follow up with your prospect is to make sure they received the package or email. If they never received the package, how are you going to have MLM success without them knowing anything about it? By assuring that they received your mail it gives you an excuse to talk to them. <br /><br /> When you <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/contact" rel="tag">contact</a> them, ask them if they have some time to talk about the opportunity that lies ahead of them. A promising prospect will have already viewed the contents of the package and is willing to take the time to get involved. Ask them if they have any questions regarding the package and do your best to keep them <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/intrigued" rel="tag">intrigued</a>. <br /><br /> In order to have MLM success you are going to have to be able to turn some objections into positive feedback. Even some of the most interested prospects will have their doubts of what can go wrong, so you have to be prepared to ease their apprehension. Even the slightest pause can show them that you yourself may have doubts as well. You must be calm and confident to answer anything that is thrown your way. <br /><br /> By taking each objection and answering them in a serious manner, you'll show the prospect that you care about them. This is key to getting a prospect to join and vital to your MLM success. Also know that an objection doesn't always mean they are not interested; there may be something deeper into the "I'm not interested." Just because they said no once doesn't mean you should never contact them again. People who have success in MLM do not give up on a possible prospect that easy. <br /><br /> Follow-ups are vital to you have any kind of MLM success. The most obvious piece of advice for a follow-up is to be prepared before contacting the prospect. If you have a prepared presentation you should have no problem dealing with objections and answering any questions they may have. The first step to success in MLM is knowledge on what you are recruiting, so be prepared and give your prospects the attention they deserve.   <bio>Shon Christopher can show you you how make money on the internet. It doesn't have to be untold riches, but what if he could show you how to EASILY make an extra $900 per month? <a href="http://www.internetmoneyrevealedcourse.com" >http://www.internetmoneyrevealedcourse.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Understanding How Cook County Made Birth Certificates Digital</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>cook county clerks</category><category>county clerks office</category><category>cook county clerks office</category><category>document management technology</category><category>applying for a passport</category><category>birth certificates</category><category>death certificates</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-how-cook-county-made-birth-certificates-digital</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Registering a child for a new school or sports team, changing last names after a marriage, applying for a passport all require original, certified copies of legal documents. Often, the headache that comes along with obtaining the necessary documents can turn the entire process into a nightmare.In]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Registering a child for a new school or sports team, changing last names after a marriage, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/applying+for+a+passport" rel="tag">applying for a passport</a> all require original, certified copies of legal documents. Often, the headache that comes along with obtaining the necessary documents can turn the entire process into a nightmare.<br><br>In many cases, the request for documents needs to be made in person. Those employed during regular working hours are forced to dash to the county office on a long lunch break, or in some cases even take time off from their jobs. Arriving at the office, they're then faced with forms that they would have preferred to fill out at their desk, but must now tackle hunched over with others seeking the same documents, often in a tiny and crowded room. In order to reduce fraud, which is estimated to involve real <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/birth+certificates" rel="tag">birth certificates</a> 85% of the time, security surrounding vital documents has become far more rigorous, which means longer forms and more requirements.<br><br>Once the paperwork has been completed, it's into another line, which could take any amount of time, before the request can be presented to a county worker at the vital records agency. Occasionally, the needed document is able to be quickly retrieved and handed over to the requesting party. More often, however, the person requesting the record is forced to wait, sometimes more than a day, until they're able to pick up or receive the records in the mail.<br><br>The process can be exhausting, but it doesn't have to be. Access to birth records can be greatly simplified when county's use updated <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/document+management+technology" rel="tag">document management technology</a> to improve their work flow. The entire process can be completed in about five minutes, with a happy customer leaving with birth certificate in hand.<br><br>The Cook County Clerk's office, which services Chicago and some suburbs, is a great example of a vital records office that has streamlined and simplified the document request process. Cook County birth certificates and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/death+certificates" rel="tag">death certificates</a> can be obtained at the county clerk's office, and they typically service 500,000 customers annually. Customers can print a copy of a birth certificate (or other vital record document) request form from the Cook County Web site and fill it out at their leisure. Once they arrive at the office and present proper identification, a representative can immediately access the record from the Clerk's automated system. Identification must prove that a customer is requesting a record only for themselves or their child. Approximately 80 percent of qualified customers have their desired paperwork in their hand within five minutes of being greeted.<br><br>In an effort to further improve their system, Cook County has installed technology that digitally stores actual images of all vital records, including birth certificates and death certificates. So, customers can receive certified copy of a digitized image of the original document. In many cases, it even has the father's original signature. This step also serves to preserve the records more efficiently.<br><br>As more areas of the country begin to adopt the technology that Cook County currently uses to provide the public with birth and death certificates, the process of obtaining certified copies of vital records will continue to become easier.<bio>Ms. Malik is a mother and vital records expert. She assists consumers that order <a href="http://www.vitalchek.com/">birth certificates</a> including <a href="http://www.vitalchek.com/agency_locator.aspx?providerID=3639andeventtype=birth">Illinois birth certificates</a>, and <a href="http://www.vitalchek.com/agency_locator.aspx?providerID=6632andeventtype=birth">Cook County birth certificates</a>.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Should You Supplement Your Diet With Glyconutrients?</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:27:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>nutritional supplements</category><category>glyconutrients</category><category>essential nutrients</category><category>vital nutrients</category><category>food</category><category>diseases</category><category>ambrotose</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/should-you-supplement-your-diet-with-glyconutrients</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What are nutritional supplements? They are natural "medicines" that help us add essential nutrients to our bodies that we are not getting from the food we eat. Many supplements are not what they are meant to be and are just a waste of money. However some are good and really do what they say they]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[What are <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/nutritional+supplements" rel="tag">nutritional supplements</a>? They are natural "medicines" that help us add <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/essential+nutrients" rel="tag">essential nutrients</a> to our bodies that we are not getting from the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/food" rel="tag">food</a> we eat. Many supplements are not what they are meant to be and are just a waste of money. However some are good and really do what they say they will. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ambrotose" rel="tag">Ambrotose</a> is one of these nutritional supplements that does live up to its promise. <br /><br /> Why do we need glyconutritional supplements? Our food does not supply all the necessary <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/glyconutrients" rel="tag">Glyconutrients</a> needed to keep our bodies healthy. Before the age of technology when we grew our crops "naturally" there were far more nutrients in our food, especially Glyconutrients. These vital substances have many uses but one of the most important is their role in the functioning of the immune system. <br /><br /> What are Glyconutrients and why do we need them? What are Glyconutrients? Briefly they are a set of 8 saccharides, which are vital to our health and well-being. <br /><br />  Mannose   Glucose   Galactose   Xylose   Fucose (not fructose)   N-acetylglucosamine   N-acetylneuramic acid   N-acetylgalactosamine <br /><br /> When present in the body they are found sticking with the glycoform fibers covering our cells. They play an important role in our cells communication. Because of "green" harvests environmental changes in the soil and processing of our food we are not getting enough of these saccharides. <br /><br /> How lack of Glyconutrients affects our heath: <br /><br /> This has resulted in the deterioration of our health. When we have less of these <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vital+nutrients" rel="tag">vital nutrients</a> our immune system does not function as well. This makes us venerable to attacks by disease and toxins. This in turn leads to a decline in our health. Many more <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diseases" rel="tag">diseases</a> are being discovered now. This is partly due to medical technology but also a direct result of the fact we have more diseases and health problems than our ancestors. Many of these diseases stem from the lack of Glyconutrients in our bodies. <br /><br /> So what does Ambrotose do for me? <br /><br /> For all these reasons we can improve our health by adding these nutrients to our diet. Ambrotose has all these important Glyconutrients that our body needs. Ambrotose is the result of extensive scientific research over the past 12+ years. This research is known as Glycobiology. For many years scientists did not put very much importance on these nutrients but now they have discovered their vital role in the human body. From this intensive research Ambrotose was born. <br /><br /> When you supplement your diet with Ambrotose you are essentially providing your body with the Glyconutrients that it needs. When you do this you will help your body heal itself and encourage your body's immune system to function properly. As you continue to take this nutritional supplement you will notice a distinct change in your health. You will be feeling more vibrant, have more energy and plus you will not be so prone to diseases and infections. As your overall health increases you will have more energy to enjoy your life to the fullest. <br /><br /> Note: Glyconutrients nor Ambrotose are not intended to heal, treat, or cure any disease.   <bio>Zach Thompson is a Glyconutrients Consultant. His clients range from pro athletes and actresses, to cancer patients and children with Learning Disabilities. To learn if glyconutrients can help you, visit: <a href="http://www.nutritionalreview.com/79.php" >http://www.nutritionalreview.com/79.php</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Statistical Analysis -- A Brief Study</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:08:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>correct decisions</category><category>gut feelings</category><category>wrong decisions</category><category>abundant knowledge</category><category>knowledge flow</category><category>assessment analysis</category><category>correct decision</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/statistical-analysis-a-brief-study</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Statistical analysis has always helped us to make the correct decisions based on the collected historical data. It is a sure shot thing to give more value and logical accuracy towards our decisions if it done with statistical analysis. It is never a wise thing to make decisions based on our gut]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Statistical analysis has always helped us to make the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/correct+decisions" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/correct+decision" rel="tag">correct decision</a>s</a> based on the collected historical data. It is a sure shot thing to give more value and logical accuracy towards our decisions if it done with statistical analysis. It is never a wise thing to make decisions based on our <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gut+feelings" rel="tag">gut feelings</a>. More often we will end up making the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wrong+decisions" rel="tag">wrong decisions</a>.<br><br>Decision making should always be done with the help of statistical analysis and mathematical reasoning. It would require a proper analysis of the numbers and also conducting the risk <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/assessment+analysis" rel="tag">assessment analysis</a>. Any organization will have a database of numbers which should be collected and stored in an ongoing basis. It could get quite frustrating when the analysts do not get the analysis critical data in a timely manner. This could give rise to decisions based on guesswork and luck. The unavailability of critical data for the analysis could mean that the company could overlook and also miss a lot of opportunities.<br><br>All companies are based on knowledge which becomes vital information when passed from one source to another. This information needs to be accumulated and converted to the data which will be in a format ready for the analysis. In simple words, knowledge and facts of the company operations are converted to data on which statistical analysis can be made. Therefore, data collection on an ongoing basis is the pillar for the company's growth.<br><br>The successful decision in a company is the result of a proper Statistical analysis. This decision is the resulting factor of sequence in which the knowledge is converted to data which can be calculated for analysis. This is an ideal method since a lot of data could be missed if not collected in an almost runtime manner. It is very vital for the companies to make sure that data collection is the foremost step for Statistical analysis and correct decision making.<br><br>Knowledge management increases the chances of vital information being collected from the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/abundant+knowledge" rel="tag">abundant knowledge</a> flow. It is very clear that the statistical analysis is very vital for the increase in proper decision makings in the organizations. In simple words the essence for good decisions are knowledge management, Good information availability, and structuring the information to the data which can be used for analysis.<br><br>The levels of good decision making will naturally increase in the organization by having the statistical analysis as the prominent part of the operations. Most good decisions if not all good decisions will be a decisive factor to the growth of the companies. Wrong decisions or mostly decisions made on the basis of gut feelings have also forced many businesses to close down. It is never a good feeling when you have to close something you were doing and if it was close to your heart. The application of statistical analysis has to be the initial step to take the company forward. It is many times used for damage control purpose. If the damage has not reached the extent that there is no cure then the system can always be revived with the help of statistical analysis.<bio>Robert is in charge of MGT, an online company that offers professional <a href="http://www.mygeekytutor.com/statistical-analysis">statistical analysis</a></bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Without A Home Business Plan You Are Setting Yourself Up For Failure</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>home business plan</category><category>internet business plan</category><category>unexpected obstacles</category><category>constantly</category><category>rude awakening</category><category>unexplainable</category><category>gist</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/without-a-home-business-plan-you-are-setting-yourself-up-for-failure</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ There are hundreds of thousands of people that get on the internet and have hopes of becoming the next internet marketing millionaire. Unfortunately, many people suffer a rude awakening when they are unprepared and not willing to put forth the necessary work. The internet is constantly evolving]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ There are hundreds of thousands of people that get on the internet and have hopes of becoming the next internet marketing millionaire. Unfortunately, many people suffer a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/rude+awakening" rel="tag">rude awakening</a> when they are unprepared and not willing to put forth the necessary work. The internet is <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/constantly" rel="tag">constantly</a> evolving and changing by the day, but it is still absolutely vital that you have a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/home+business+plan" rel="tag">home business plan</a> to help you get your business going. <br /><br /> If you try to get a business going without a home business plan, you will be giving the advantage to those competitors of yours that do have plans. Your internet business will be missing out on organization and direction. Without a plan, you will be lost and winging it as the many obstacles occur. <br /><br /> Within your home business plan there are a number of things you want to include. The plan can and should consist of goals you want to achieve, when you want to achieve them by, where you want your business to go and how you intend on taking it there. There are thousands of other websites and businesses on the internet that have the same intentions as you. So how are you going to separate your business from theirs? <br /><br /> Besides the fact that having an <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/internet+business+plan" rel="tag">internet business plan</a> will give you direction, it can also assist you in facing <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/unexpected+obstacles" rel="tag">unexpected obstacles</a>. The internet is constantly throwing unexpected and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/unexplainable" rel="tag">unexplainable</a> things at entrepreneurs, and having a plan can help you deal with them best. While things will not go your way every time, you can always rely on your plan and look back on it. <br /><br /> Because you know that things will not go exactly as you intended them to, you can expect your home business plan to change over time. As the internet continuously modernizes and changes according to its searchers, you have to adjust with it. Therefore, you will have to change your plan in time. However, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gist" rel="tag">gist</a> of your plan and the goals you originally set can remain the same. <br /><br /> Despite knowing that your plan will change over time, it is still vital that you have a plan of some sort. It is dangerous territory starting an internet business without knowing how you will market it, who your target audience is and how you intend on reaching them. The biggest advantage to having a plan is plotting out who our target audience is. Once you find them you can change your plan accordingly to the needs of your target audience. <br /><br /> Just in case I haven't hammered it into your heads enough throughout the article, I'll say it one more time; it is absolutely vital that you have a home business plan. Plan everything from your goals to how you will market your business to what your target audience is. In the end, having an internet business plan will better prepare you for any type of adversity you may face.   <bio>Vincent Murphy is the Webmaster/Owner of <a href="http://www.HomeGrail.com" >http://www.HomeGrail.com</a> Successful Home Based Business FREE GIFT, 6 FREE HOME BUSINESS EBOOKS: <a href="http://www.HomeGrail.com/newsletter-signup.html" >http://www.HomeGrail.com/newsletter-signup.html</a>   </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>What Is Key Person Term Life Insurance?</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>term life insurance</category><category>notch sales</category><category>medium sized businesses</category><category>viable replacement</category><category>period of transition</category><category>rough period</category><category>doing the business</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-key-person-term-life-insurance</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ What is Key Person Term Life Insurance, and what does it mean for a business?  Small businesses play a large part in our economy by keeping money flowing through our systems of commerce. Small businesses can often require a great deal of help after dealing with the loss of someone who is vital to]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ What is Key Person <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/term+life+insurance" rel="tag">Term Life Insurance</a>, and what does it mean for a business? <br /><br /> Small businesses play a large part in our economy by keeping money flowing through our systems of commerce. Small businesses can often require a great deal of help after dealing with the loss of someone who is vital to the company. Luckily, there are options available that can make this transition less difficult, which makes them well worth learning about long before you ever have to use them. <br /><br /> Key Person Term Life Insurance <br /><br /> In small and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/medium+sized+businesses" rel="tag">medium sized businesses</a>, a "key person" may be the business owner, a top-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/notch+sales" rel="tag">notch sales</a> representative or the person who is charge of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/doing+the+business" rel="tag">doing the business</a> financing or accounting. What would happen to that company if one of these people were to die suddenly? More than likely, there would be a significant rough <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/period+of+transition" rel="tag">period of transition</a> while the business struggled to locate a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/viable+replacement" rel="tag">viable replacement</a>. If the owner should happen to be the person who passed away, the company very well may expire right along with him or her. Losing the top sales person could mean losing important accounts or struggling to keep the business afloat. Learn more about term life insurance at <a href="http://www.hotosspot.com/2007/11/life-insurance.html" >http://www.hotosspot.com/2007/11/life-insurance.html</a>. <br /><br /> Key Person Term Life Insurance Protects the Key People in Your Organization <br /><br /> The key person, simply put, is someone who is absolutely vital to the health of the company. The key person is someone who cannot easily be replaced, and whose knowledge and understanding of the company is truly the key to its survival. By failing or refusing to recognize how the death of this person may impact your organization, you may actually be setting yourself up for serious failure. It really only takes a couple of steps to ensure that your business will always be prepared for the loss of someone crucial or vital to the company's success. <br /><br /> Key Person Life Term Insurance for your Company <br /><br /> There are many advantages to even consider a special key person term policy called, no medical life insurance, for your company or simply a standard term life insurance policy. Key person term life insurance can allow a business to establish a continuation plan should they ever lose a vital part of their company. It can also provide the economic means necessary to find a replacement and to give the replacement all of the tools and training that are needed to fulfill whatever duties were conducted by the departed. Key person term life insurance can also be utilized in order to pay existing debt off so that an orderly transition may take place. If you want to make things run smoothly in your business, even if someone vital to the company should happen to pass away, then key person no medical term life insurance is absolutely the only option for you to consider. Get more information regarding no medical term life insurance at <a href="http://www.vivivava.com/term-life-insurance-no-medical-exam" >http://www.vivivava.com/term-life-insurance-no-medical-exam</a>. <br /><br /> Is Obtaining Key Person Term Life Insurance Important for You and Your Company? <br /><br /> In situations where the passing of an owner would otherwise lead to the death of the company along with him or her, this type of insurance could really be a lifesaver. The need for key person no medical term life insurance really depends on what your individual circumstances are, but it is something that you need to consider at length before any decision is ever made. If your business relies heavily upon you, or certain key associates within your firm, you really do need to figure out what it is that needs to be protected and how to go about ensuring that your business will continue without its key people.   <bio>Sharon Taylor writes life insurance articles for <a href="http://www.equote.com" >http://www.equote.com</a> eQUOTE Life Insurance, offering low rates, no-obligation quotes, and term life insurance information. Providing financial security for American families online since 1999.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Business And Corporate Life Insurance</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>high profile companies</category><category>business life insurance</category><category>life insurance plans</category><category>life insurance policies</category><category>term life insurance</category><category>personal equation</category><category>chemical knowledge</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/business-and-corporate-life-insurance</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Various forms of life insurance, including but not limited to no medical life insurance, can serve as a means of indemnification or protection against loss through death of employees and other valuable officials within a business. In other words, corporate and business life insurance are becoming]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Various forms of life insurance, including but not limited to no medical life insurance, can serve as a means of indemnification or protection against loss through death of employees and other valuable officials within a business. In other words, corporate and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/business+life+insurance" rel="tag">business life insurance</a> are becoming popular concepts as more and more <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/high+profile+companies" rel="tag">high profile companies</a> accept the effectiveness of no medical <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/term+life+insurance" rel="tag">term life insurance</a> and other forms of life insurance as a valuable form of asset protection. <br /><br /> There are many businesses that rely heavily upon their top officials, including managers, CEOs and other individuals who are at the top of the company and who much of the company's success can be attributed to. These key members of the company's staff can be considered to be truly vital to the operations of the company, and without them, the company may falter or fail all together. This is especially true, of course, for businesses that are individually owned and operated by the key staff member in question. Business and corporate no medical term <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/life+insurance+policies" rel="tag">life insurance policies</a> are gaining rapidly in popularity as more companies realize how truly vital it is that they protect their greatest assets: their people. Successful businesses require heavily upon the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/personal+equation" rel="tag">personal equation</a> in order to see success. For more information on no medical life insurance visit <a href="http://www.equote.com/li/nomedicallifeinsurance.html" >http://www.equote.com/li/nomedicallifeinsurance.html</a>. <br /><br /> Corporations and firms will then be interested in protecting their most important officers using the protection afforded by business and corporate no medical term <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/life+insurance+plans" rel="tag">life insurance plans</a>. For example, manufacturing and mining enterprises could be dependent upon someone with the engineering or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/chemical+knowledge" rel="tag">chemical knowledge</a> to run the business successfully. A publishing house may have engaged the author of a proposed work that they want to protect while that work is being written. A large retail business may have a sales manager that has made him or her self completely indispensable through organization and ability. Each of these key personnel members are so absolutely vital to the company that the company is obligated to insure them in order to assure the success of the company even beyond their death. <br /><br /> Some officers, while not even actively engaged in the daily operations of a business, may still prove to be wholly indispensable simply because they are a principal owner, or because their experience and business connections within the industry have made him or her a principal owner and chief advisor within the company. Human life can easily be considered to be a most vital and indispensable asset to the successful operation of a business. Now why would a business not want to insure one of its most important assets, especially when it could so easily be done? Learn how you can get a no-obligation quote on no medical term life insurance at <a href="http://www.equote.com/li/term-life-insurance-quote.html" >http://www.equote.com/li/term-life-insurance-quote.html</a>. <br /><br /> The extinction of a valuable life such as these can prove to be an even more significantly serious loss than a loss by fire, or by any of the other ways that a business can lose that no medical life insurance would traditionally be acquired to protect. Because the death of a human asset such as this can lead to the loss of other assets, in lost sales, lost trade secrets or vital information, protecting this human life is just as absolutely vital as protecting any other asset that the company may hold. Acquiring the proper business or corporate no medical term life insurance is the best way to create this protection - And one such option is no medical life insurance, which allows human assets to be insured in business settings without requiring that they obtain medical clearance beforehand.   <bio>Sharon Taylor writes articles on life insurance related topics for <a href="http://www.equote.com/" >http://www.equote.com/</a> EQUOTE Life Insurance , a premier Internet resource for term life insurance rates, quotes and useful life insurance resource information.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Feng Shui - Doors, Stairs, Entranceways and Pathways</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:57:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>welcome abode</category><category>qi energy</category><category>principles of feng shui</category><category>internal doors</category><category>wind chimes</category><category>rear doors</category><category>shielding effect</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/feng-shui-doors-stairs-entranceways-and-pathways</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Doors and stairs are the entranceways and pathways that do more than simply allow your guests to enter and move around the floors or into the doorway of your home. Both doors and stairs channel both your family, guests and loved one through your home and allow nourishing "qi" or vital energies to]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Doors and stairs are the entranceways and pathways that do more than simply allow your guests to enter and move around the floors or into the doorway of your home. Both doors and stairs channel both your family, guests and loved one through your home and allow nourishing "qi" or vital energies to enter your abode or office. If an analogy can be made it's as if the front door is the "mouth" of your home. The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/internal+doors" rel="tag">internal doors</a> of your home, corridors and stairway passageways help to keep the vital qi energies rushing, flowing and meandering smoothly, evenly and consistently. If anything can be summarized its to keep your doors aligned so that they swing gently -- open and close smoothly and evenly and are clear of furniture and other restraints and obstructions to clear pathways and paths.<br><br>It is more than vital and imperative that your front door is not directly opposite in line with the back door of your home or office. If this is the unfortunate case then the most vital <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/qi+energy" rel="tag">qi energy</a> will leave your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/welcome+abode" rel="tag">welcome abode</a> or office too early without having adequate and proper time to circulate and flow throughout the building.<br><br>Next -- watch out for aligned doors that are three in a row. Three aligned doors are considered very bad luck and a poor choice in light of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/principles+of+feng+shui" rel="tag">principles of Feng Shui</a>. This is especially the case if and when two of the three of these aligned doors are specifically the front and back / <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/rear+doors" rel="tag">rear doors</a> themselves. In these cases of the three aligned doors you can lessen the damping effect on Feng Shui with the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/shielding+effect" rel="tag">shielding effect</a> of a screen, tall plant or beaded curtains, or even a simple pair or set of relatively ordinary drapes. If not then try hanging a crystal, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wind+chimes" rel="tag">wind chimes</a> or a pair of bamboo flutes above the center door to draw up the negative sha qi energies dissipated.<br><br>Doors at the end of long corridors face the problems of fast moving qi. It's a situation of where the qi reaches a dead end at the end of the corridor, blocking off opportunities and good luck, a mirror hanging on the door may slow down the qi and work to open up and brighten the spaces or spaces.<br><br>Lastly never forget the important role and opportunity that the back door itself can play when it comes to Feng Shui. It can be said that the "back door" is so important and indeed vital in the art and science of Feng Shui as the back door can be said to represent the role of indirect opportunities and opportunities that may seem to just "come your way ""out of the blue". Be wise and thoughtful to give these extra and unplanned for opportunities easy and easiest access by having your back door opening to a wide rather than a narrow pavement. Again avoid having obstruction and clutter directly in the pathway of the door. For example if possible plan not to have an auto garage or even fence directly outside the back door. Keep the areas unobstructed and clear. Lastly large glass doors at the back of your home invite the qi energy and its harmony into your home -- and then allow the qi energy to flow, dissipate and leave as it pleases.<br><br>Feng Shui!<bio><a href="http://www.qualityhotelwinnipeg.com/neighbourhood">Polo Park Hotel Winnipeg </a> <a href="http://www.kingcolecatering.net">Winnipeg Wedding Catering Florists</a> <a href="http://www.realtytaxconsultant.com">Are Your Property Taxes Fair - Appeal Your Property Taxes</a></bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Glyconutrients A New Paradigm</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2006 10:27:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>glyconutrients</category><category>vital nutrients</category><category>sugar molecules</category><category>glycobiology</category><category>saccharides</category><category>carbohydrates</category><category>cells</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/glyconutrients-a-new-paradigm</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For many years carbohydrates and sugars were considered a bad and unnecessary addition to the diet. With the advent of Glycobiology (the study of carbohydrates) Science has proved that this is not so. In fact on the contrary, Glyconutrients have been proved to be very beneficial to our health. Now]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[For many years <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carbohydrates" rel="tag">carbohydrates</a> and sugars were considered a bad and unnecessary addition to the diet. With the advent of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/glycobiology" rel="tag">Glycobiology</a> (the study of carbohydrates) Science has proved that this is not so. In fact on the contrary, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/glyconutrients" rel="tag">Glyconutrients</a> have been proved to be very beneficial to our health. Now after years of neglect science is discovering some far-reaching truths about these carbohydrates. <br /><br /> Glyconutrients play an essential role in the structure of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cells" rel="tag">cells</a> in our bodies. All our cells are covered with fibers called glycoforms made up of proteins and fats. With the invention of the electron microscope, Scientists discovered trillions of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sugar+molecules" rel="tag">sugar molecules</a> adhering to these fibers or hair like structures. These sugar molecules are Glyconutrients and are in effect carbohydrate nutrients. <br /><br /> Contrary to previous speculation Glyconutrients are emerging as <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vital+nutrients" rel="tag">vital nutrients</a> to the body. Their functions are varied and include hormone balance, enhancing our immune system, blood clotting. They help to create a communication system for the cells. <br /><br /> There are 8 necessary <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/saccharides" rel="tag">saccharides</a> needed by our bodies they are called Glyconutrients <br /><br />  Mannose <br /><br />  Glucose <br /><br />  Galactose <br /><br />  Xylose: <br /><br />  Fuctos (not fructose) <br /><br />  N-acetylglucosamine <br /><br />  N-acetylneuramic acid <br /><br />  N-acetylgalactosamine <br /><br /> They can be found naturally in a few foods. So why is there a need for us to take these Glyconutrients? Although they are found in these natural foods, and sometimes even manufactured by the body, Glyconutrients are sometimes lacking in our bodies. This is because stress, environmental factors and just poor eating habits cause us to get less of these vital nutrients, thus causing a deficiency in our bodies. Further many glyconutrients can be denatured by picking produce green or may have never developed in a plant because of toxins(such as fertilizer) in the environment. <br /><br /> In order to restore the balance of these Glyconutrients to the body, supplements have been made. When taken they ensure that your body is receiving adequate amounts of these vital nutrients. This improves your immune system and the general health of your body resulting in better health and the ability to enjoy your life to the fullest.   <bio>Zach Thompson is a Glyconutrients Consultant. His clients range from pro athletes and actresses, to cancer patients and children with Learning Disabilities. To learn if glyconutrients can hep you, visit his <a href="http://www.myglyconutrientstore.com" >http://www.myglyconutrientstore.com</a> site for a consultattion. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Principles Of The Pilates Method Of Body Conditioning</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2006 04:27:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>pilates method</category><category>joseph pilates</category><category>exercise methods</category><category>quot</category><category>concentration</category><category>philosophical foundation</category><category>physical energy</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/principles-of-the-pilates-method-of-body-conditioning</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Having been developed by the legendary German native Joseph Pilates, the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning follows important principles based on a well designed theoretical, as well as philosophical, foundation. Although this method of body conditioning is most often considered a form of]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Having been developed by the legendary German native <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/joseph+pilates" rel="tag">Joseph Pilates</a>, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/pilates+method" rel="tag">Pilates Method</a> of Body Conditioning follows important principles based on a well designed theoretical, as well as philosophical, foundation. Although this method of body conditioning is most often considered a form of exercise, there is actually much more depth to the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning than being considered simply an exercise. Besides being a form of exercise, the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning is actually a method, designed and improved over the last 80 years, from actual use, as well as observation. <br /><br /> Pilates Method of Body Conditioning was designed by using a number of different diverse <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/exercise+methods" rel="tag">exercise methods</a>. These methods include: <br /><br /> * Yoga  * Greek ideals  * Roman ideals  * Zen <br /><br /> Using some of the principles of the above exercising styles, as well as considering a few other major principles, the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning was derived. These principles include: <br /><br /> * centering  * <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/concentration" rel="tag">concentration</a>  * control  * precision <br /><br /> The following paragraphs will discuss these principles in relation to the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning. <br /><br /> First, let us take a look at centering as it applies to the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning. There is a group of muscles we all have in our and<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/quot" rel="tag">quot</a>;centerandquot; or core. This is sometimes known as our powerhouse. Included in our andquot;centerandquot; are: <br /><br /> * our abdomen  * our lower back  * our hips  * our buttocks <br /><br /> Per Pilates Method of Body Conditioning, all of the energy we need for our workouts originate in our andquot;centerandquot;, them moves outward to our extremities. It is believed that our <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/physical+energy" rel="tag">physical energy</a> is exerted from our andquot;centerandquot; to help coordinate our movements. Knowing this, and accomplishing this, can help you to devise a strong foundation to build upon. <br /><br /> Concentration is the next principle of Pilates Method of Body Conditioning we will explore. Concentration is vital, not only that you concentrate fully on what you are doing, but it is important to concentrate on your entire body, as well. With your full concentration on your body, you will find the movements will flow. <br /><br /> The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning strongly teaches that complete muscle control is absolutely necessary. Sloppy or uncontrolled movements are never included in the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning. On the contrary, concentration is vital so that we may be in control of every aspects of our movements and body conditioning. <br /><br /> The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning strongly teaches that complete muscle control is absolutely necessary. Sloppy or uncontrolled movements are never included in the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning. On the contrary, concentration is vital so that we may be in control of every aspects of our movements and body conditioning methods. This does not only apply to our larger movements, but to the movements of our fingers and toes, as well. <br /><br /> Every single movement you make in the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning has a distinct purpose. Thus, each instruction we are given is vital to the our success as a whole. If we leave out even the slightest detail, we are in a sense, abandoning the value of the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning. The main focus is to use concentration, control and precision in each move you make. <br /><br /> Finally, good breathing techniques and fluidity are important principles of the Pilates Method of Pilates Methods. Breathing should be controlled, not forced, and movements should be graceful.  <bio>Sarah Thomas provides articles on health and wellness <a href="http://www.tai-chi-planet.com" >http://www.tai-chi-planet.com</a>. You can find more of her work at the site <a href="http://www.todaypilates.com" >http://www.todaypilates.com</a>. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Glyconutrients - Research And Discovery</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2006 03:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>aloe vera plant</category><category>glyconutrients</category><category>vital nutrients</category><category>scientists</category><category>glycobiology research</category><category>acemannan</category><category>glyconutrient</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/glyconutrients-research-and-discovery</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Glyconutrients were virtually unknown as little as 10 years ago. The whole group of carbohydrates and saccarides was largely neglected. With the advent of Glycobiology scientists have since come to learn an increasing amount about these vital nutrients.  Dr McAnalley did some of the first research]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/glyconutrient" rel="tag">glyconutrient</a>s" rel="tag">Glyconutrients</a> were virtually unknown as little as 10 years ago. The whole group of carbohydrates and saccarides was largely neglected. With the advent of Glycobiology <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/scientists" rel="tag">scientists</a> have since come to learn an increasing amount about these <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vital+nutrients" rel="tag">vital nutrients</a>. <br /><br /> Dr McAnalley did some of the first research with Glyconutrients in 1995. He developed and filed patents for Glyconutrient formulas in 1996. Scientists began to realize the importance of polysaccharides and Glyconutrients in the body and how taking supplements with these nutrients can be very beneficial to your health. <br /><br /> He and his research staff started their work when they isolated and researched <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/acemannan" rel="tag">acemannan</a> from the Aloe Vera, plant. Aloe polymannose (acemannan) is a polysaccharide that is nontoxic. Many of the health benefits from this ancient healing plant can be credited to this natural polysaccharide. Since that time Dr McAnalley has invented over 66 patented products. He is a renowned speaker and held many prominent positions. <br /><br /> Because of his pioneer work on Polysaccerides and Glyconutrients a whole new research is being conducted into these nutrients. This is called Glycobiology (the study of Glyconutrients) Scientists are discovering more and more about the uses of these substances and their important functions in the body. <br /><br /> Having neglected the study of carbohydrates for so long scientists are just now taking steps to understand the complex make up of this class of foods. As they dig deeper they are uncovering the mysteries of the body functions and how the cells actually communicate with each other. They are also discovering the body's natural healing mechanisms and how this can be improved with these vital nutrients. <br /><br /> Scientists are also studying the pharmacokinetics of these substances. This is the study of how these Glyconutrients, polysaccharides, disaccharides and monosaccharide absorb, excrete, effect metabolism and react with the body. <br /><br /> With this <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/glycobiology+research" rel="tag">Glycobiology research</a> scientists can uncover all the different uses these nutrient have and unlock the different chemical compounds found within the complex carbohydrate family of foods. As they unlock the compounds and chains of saccarides they will get more insight into these substances and see how they can improve our health. <br /><br /> Dr McAnalley's long years of work have paved the way for other scientists and research students to continue in their quest for more information about the carbohydrate family of foods (polysaccharides, and Glyconutrients). As they continue to learn more we shall see more information on how we can improve our health with these vital nutrients. <br /><br /> Many nutritional supplements are being developed for these Glyconutrients. One of the most well known is Ambrotose. This supplement was developed by Mannetech and provides all the components required for your body to manufacture Glyconutrients. This is useful to you, as the foods we eat today do not have enough of this vital nutrient for our bodies to maintain a good state of health. When you take these supplements you can help your body heal and maintain its health and improve your lifestyle by being the healthy person you should be.   <bio>Zach Thompson is a Glyconutrients Consultant. His clients range from pro athletes and actresses, to cancer patients and children with Learning Disabilities. To learn if glyconutrients can hep you, visit his <a href="http://www.myglyconutrientstore.com">http://www.myglyconutrientstore.com</a> site for a consultattion. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Emergency Items You Should Always Have in Your Car</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>emergency road flares</category><category>cell phone tower</category><category>worst case scenario</category><category>automotive shop</category><category>mechanical breakdown</category><category>tire iron</category><category>antifreeze</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/emergency-items-you-should-always-have-in-your-car</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Emergencies are something which none of us like to consider. The worst case scenario is something which nobody wants to think about, yet it is important to be prepared for the possibility of an accident or a mechanical breakdown of our cars. You are always better off being ready for the unthinkable]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Emergencies are something which none of us like to consider. The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/worst+case+scenario" rel="tag">worst case scenario</a> is something which nobody wants to think about, yet it is important to be prepared for the possibility of an accident or a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mechanical+breakdown" rel="tag">mechanical breakdown</a> of our cars. You are always better off being ready for the unthinkable than you are being caught off guard by an emergency situation. There are some emergency items which you should always have in your car; read on to see a few of these vital items.<br><br>The most important emergency items to keep in your car at all times are a spare tire and a jack, as well as a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/tire+iron" rel="tag">tire iron</a>. While many of us have AAA and other emergency automotive coverage, what if you were to have a flat tire in the middle of nowhere? You may not be within range of a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cell+phone+tower" rel="tag">cell phone tower</a> in order to call a mechanic. You should always have these items in your car - and make sure that you know how to use them before you face a situation where you will need them.<br><br>Second is <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/emergency+road+flares" rel="tag">emergency road flares</a>. You can purchase these flares at nearly any <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/automotive+shop" rel="tag">automotive shop</a>. Road flares are used to draw attention (and hopefully help) to your vehicle when you experience a breakdown or other trouble while on the road. Always keep at least a few of these in your trunk; they can be a great help if you run into trouble.<br><br>You should also carry a blanket in your car in case you are ever stranded or have a breakdown during winter; this can keep you comfortable and warm until help arrives. You can keep this in your trunk or under a seat. Consider carrying some bottled in your water in your car as well, along with some <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/antifreeze" rel="tag">antifreeze</a> and extra motor oil -- along with a funnel. The antifreeze and oil are great to have for emergencies where you need one or the other to make it to a repair shop or other assistance, while the water is for drinking purposes when you are stranded, especially in summer heat.<br><br>Another important thing to keep in your car for emergencies is one which people may not think of often, but is no less vital because it is often overlooked. This is a first aid kit. If you are involved in an accident away from where help can get to you immediately, this will come in very handy. You can purchase a good first aid kit at any large discount store and believe me, when you need it you will be very glad that you keep one in your car. Keeping some of these emergency items on hand in your car can quite literally be life savers when you run into trouble.<br><br>Another important thing to keep in your car for emergencies is one which people may not think of often, but is no less vital because it is often overlooked. This is a first aid kit. If you are involved in an accident away from where help can get to you immediately, this will come in very handy. You can purchase a good first aid kit at any large discount store and believe me, when you need it you will be very glad that you keep one in your car. Keeping some of these emergency items on hand in your car can quite literally be life savers when you run into trouble.<bio>Have a fun and safe time on the road, and visit us to find the best deal on the auto insurance coverage you need. Get money-saving tips, <a target="_new" href="http://www.autoinsuranceratesdirect.com/overview/quotes-overview/">free auto insurance quotes</a> and helpful car insurance advice at www.AutoInsuranceRatesDirect.com today.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Vital Few</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:50:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>vilfredo pareto</category><category>pareto principle</category><category>top 20</category><category>service attention</category><category>service team</category><category>producers</category><category>focus</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-vital-few</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Back in the 19th century, an Italian economist quantified the general relationship between a minority of producers and a majority of output. Sound familiar? The simplified version of Vilfredo Pareto's ratio, known as the 80/20 rule or the Pareto Principle, says that in most cases, 80% of production]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Back in the 19th century, an Italian economist quantified the general relationship between a minority of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/producers" rel="tag">producers</a> and a majority of output. Sound familiar? The simplified version of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vilfredo+pareto" rel="tag">Vilfredo Pareto</a>'s ratio, known as the 80/20 rule or the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/pareto+principle" rel="tag">Pareto Principle</a>, says that in most cases, 80% of production comes from 20% of producers. <br /><br /> Quality guru J.M. Juran referred to Pareto's principle as "The Vital Few and the Trivial Many". If you are running a company, the 80/20 rule has powerful implications for every area of your business. <br /><br /> Pareto's postulate says 20% of your effort will generate 80% of your results. There is also a corollary: 20% of your results absorb 80% or your resources or efforts. <br /><br /> The game is knowing which is the right 20% - distinguishing the Vital Few from The Trivial Many. 20% of your customers yield 80% of your revenues, and 20% of your customers yield 80% of your profit. But not necessarily the same 20%. <br /><br /> Your sales force (even if it's just you) will intuitively spend more time with the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/top+20" rel="tag">top 20</a>% customers, but will it be the right 20%? There is also likely to be a top 20% of customer types, a top 20% of territories, and a top 20% of distributors. <br /><br /> Which customers get the most service? Your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/service+team" rel="tag">service team</a> spends 80% of its time on 20% of the customers - although they may not be the most profitable 20%. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/focus" rel="tag">Focus</a> your attention on the Vital Few customers. Rank your customers in order - find out who are the top 20% - in profits, not sales - and focus your sales and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/service+attention" rel="tag">service attention</a> on them. Determine which 20% are using 80% of your resources. Are they your top profit generators? If not, charge them for the resources you shower on them, or discontinue services to that tier. <br /><br /> Salesperson productivity also fits the 80/20 rule. 20% of your sales force produces 80% of your sales. Should you lavish equal resources on all your salespeople? <br /><br /> Invent Ways to take your 20% and make them even more effective. An assistant or a dedicated account team could be concentrated around your top performers to increase their productivity even more. <br /><br /> All prospects are not created equal. 20% of your prospects have the potential for 80% of your future profits. Are your salespeople spending their time proportionately? Have them do an opportunity analysis to highlight the Vital Few. <br /><br /> Market segmentation: If you have multiple products, services, geographies, customer tiers, etc., 80% of your profits will be come from 20% of the segments. Fully allocate your costs and rank your segments in profit order. Consider dropping, selling or trading less profitable ones. <br /><br /> Production: You may find that 80% of your products or services are created by 20% of your people, 80% of your problems are fixed by 20% of your people, team, and, 80% of your problems probably come from 20% of people. All a different 20%! Wouldn't it be helpful to know which 20% is doing what? <br /><br /> Quality: 80% of your defects are found in 20% of your product units. Also, 80% of the defects come from 20% of the defect types. Spend lots of energy figuring out how to prevent those 20% and you've made huge gains in quality. <br /><br /> Employee retention: Have you identified your Vital Few? Most of us have, so why are we treating all employees the same way. Besides better bonuses, keep the top 20% on board with non-monetary rewards like offices, training bonuses, better tools, assistants, vacations. These are just some of the rewards (consider them investments) justified by greater productivity - which leverage that productivity even further. <br /><br /> 80/20 works wonders for time management. Odds are, 80% of your time is spent on Trivial Many activities. Do the 80/20 analysis and discover which executive activities produce the most value for your company. Refocus your time and place your attention on the Vital Few. Delegate the Trivial Many, or drop them altogether. <br /><br /> Are you getting the hang of this? 80/20 analysis can be applied to every aspect of your company. Look for things with multiple inputs and multiple outputs. We've touched on sales, marketing, quality, compensation, and executive effectiveness. How else could 80/20 help you produce extraordinary results? <br /><br /> To get a copy of our 80/20 Sorting Worksheet visit <a href="<a href="http://www.paullemberg.com">http://www.paullemberg.com</a>/toolsandtips.html"><a href="http://www.paullemberg.com">http://www.paullemberg.com</a>/toolsandtips.html.</a>. The worksheet is useful for analyzing sales, markets, personnel, strategies, etc.   <bio>Business Coach <a href="http://www.paullemberg.com">http://www.paullemberg.com</a> and Strategist, Paul Lemberg is the President of Quantum Growth Coaching, the world's only fully systemized business coaching <a href="http://www.quantumgrowthcoaching.com">http://www.quantumgrowthcoaching.com</a> program designed to rapidly create More Profits and More Life for </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Feng Shui- The Eyes And Nose Of Your Home Are Your Windows</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>qi</category><category>foreboding</category><category>window coverings</category><category>vital energy</category><category>drapes curtains</category><category>windows and skylights</category><category>skylight window</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/feng-shui-the-eyes-and-nose-of-your-home-are-your-windows</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Think of the windows of your house as the eyes of and nose of your home. Thus windows are the openings that allow you to look out, and at the same time take on and in the Qi breath of most vital energy. Windows also let in the welcome warmth and sunshine of most vital energy, the Tang Qi. If you]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Think of the windows of your house as the eyes of and nose of your home. Thus windows are the openings that allow you to look out, and at the same time take on and in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/qi" rel="tag">Qi</a> breath of most <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vital+energy" rel="tag">vital energy</a>. Windows also let in the welcome warmth and sunshine of most vital energy, the Tang Qi. If you have a room that has too much yin and is dark, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/foreboding" rel="tag">foreboding</a> and dingy then you must, if possible install an extra window or windows, or make an existing window opening larger. If possible even fit in a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/skylight+window" rel="tag">skylight window</a>, <br /><br /> Windows are protection. If you feel that your neighbors are looking in at you, changes are that you will not feel comfortable with them =96 or friendly. Privacy is vital to a sense of well being. Make sure that your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/window+coverings" rel="tag">window coverings</a>, plants or ornaments screen the inside of your home, apartment or condo. <br /><br /> Know well that if secret arrows of negative sha qi are being directed into your home from outside influences- such as rooftops, corners of buildings or lampposts- it is best to place a plant , vase or statue on your windowsill to help prevent the negative sha qi from entering. <br /><br /> If all of the renovations to your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/windows+and+skylights" rel="tag">windows and skylights</a> are not possible , at least for the moment, you can work to introduce other yang influences such as mirrors to enlarge the space and utilize remedies such as bright colors, lights, crystals, flowers and plants to enliven the qi, <br /><br /> Windows help the healthy circulation of fresh, natural air and qi and the window openings should be relatively tall and wide to provide a generous flow of airflow currents. <br /><br /> If necessary, you can regulate the flow of air with blinds, drapes, curtains or shutters depending on the location, function and the orientation of your room and rooms. <br /><br /> Where possible have two opening windows in each room. From a practical point of view , this creates cross ventilation and a more even distribution of natural light and lighting and as well means that there is less chance of the ever vital qi forces stagnating., <br /><br /> A good view is better and better feng shui. A good view not only serves to increase the value of a property but the beneficial sheng qi. The added sheng qi brings prosperity and encourages more good luck. <br /><br /> If you have a blank wall outside of your windows, this will generate negative sha qi. Best to plant some shrubs and shrubbery. Put in window flower boxes or place a planter on the windows sills filled with cheery flowers. <br /><br /> Lastly if you are not lucky enough to have a pleasing view or views of your neighborhood and your immediate world then you can improve you feng shui by paying special attention to your window dressings. Pretty drapes, curtains, swags and other smart decorating details can help detract from even a most gloomy outlook. Look onto life fresh through the windows in your house, condo or garden apartment. Your windows are your outlook on life. Improve your good luck and fortune. Feng Shui.   <bio>Cary Z. Francis reachus@sellyourwinnipeghouse.com <a href="http://www.sellyourmanitobacottage.com" >http://www.sellyourmanitobacottage.com</a> <a href="http://www.sellyourwinnipeghouse.com" >http://www.sellyourwinnipeghouse.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Building Links To Your Site: Vital For Seo Success, Part 1</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>web directories</category><category>backlinks</category><category>search engines</category><category>article marketing</category><category>most important thing</category><category>successful ways</category><category>information article</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/building-links-to-your-site-vital-for-seo-success-part-1</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ With any online business, generating traffic to view the products or services you have to offer is essential. Since the World Wide Web is a huge arena, you can bet there is plenty of competition out there. It doesn't matter how great of an item you have to offer if people don't find out about it.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ With any online business, generating traffic to view the products or services you have to offer is essential. Since the World Wide Web is a huge arena, you can bet there is plenty of competition out there. It doesn't matter how great of an item you have to offer if people don't find out about it. To get your business the recognition it deserves, it is vital that you understand the various techniques for building links to your site. <br /><br /> If you want to rank well on the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/search+engines" rel="tag">search engines</a>, you have to have quality <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/backlinks" rel="tag">backlinks</a> from other websites. Without quality backlinks to your site, you will not be able to rank well on the search engines. The good news is that there are lots of ways to build links to your site. Some of the ways to building these links are going to cost you money, but some of the most <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/successful+ways" rel="tag">successful ways</a> really won't cost you anything more than your time. <br /><br /> One of first places you want to start is with submitting your website to the various <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/web+directories" rel="tag">web directories</a>. There are 100's of web directories that will give you a free listing for your website. The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/most+important+thing" rel="tag">most important thing</a> to do when submitting your site to web directories is to read the instructions. If you don't follow the instructions, your listing will likely be denied. <br /><br /> There are also many places on the internet where you can submit articles for free. The articles can be informational in nature but they can't be a direct advertisement for your business. However, at the bottom of the articles you can add a section that provides information about yourself and a link to your website if they want more information. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/article+marketing" rel="tag">Article marketing</a> is one of the best ways to get quality one way links to your site.   <bio>Our SEO friendly directory helps increase site popularity: <a href="http://www.samoris.com/" >http://www.samoris.com/</a> Submit your site today!  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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