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	<title>western ballads</title>
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				<title>Why Best Western Hotels Are So Popular</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>best western hotels</category><category>best western hotel</category><category>cutting edge technology</category><category>travelers</category><category>hotel operations</category><category>first hotel</category><category>hotel locations</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-best-western-hotels-are-so-popular</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With 4,000 plus hotels in 80 different countries, Best Western is the largest hotel chain in the world. Best Western hotels are comfortable without costing an arm and a leg, making them perfect for travelers that are on a budget but still concerned with quality. It's first hotel was opened in]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[With 4,000 plus hotels in 80 different countries, Best Western is the largest hotel chain in the world. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/best+western+hotels" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/best+western+hotel" rel="tag">Best Western hotel</a>s</a> are comfortable without costing an arm and a leg, making them perfect for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/travelers" rel="tag">travelers</a> that are on a budget but still concerned with quality. It's <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/first+hotel" rel="tag">first hotel</a> was opened in Phoenix, and it is now a hotel franchise, with each of the many Best Western hotels independently owned and operated. No matter where you go, you can find a Best Western at which to stay! <br /><br /> Each hotel that operated around the world has a vote in Best Western policies as a member of the Best Western association, making it a bit different from other franchises and other <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hotel+operations" rel="tag">hotel operations</a> in the world. Best Western headquarters, after listening to all of the owner ideas, publishes guidelines every year by which each hotel must be run. Therefore, although each Best Western hotel in which you stay is owned by a different person and may be run differently, there are certain standards the owner and hotel have to meet in order to continue functioning under the Best Western Hotels name. <br /><br /> Best Western was one of the first hotels to offer free Wi-Fi access in certain parts of its hotel, and it remains a leader on cutting-edge technology, although the rooms are usually homey and comfortable. Like many other hotel chains, Best Western has a great website that allows you to search for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hotel+locations" rel="tag">hotel locations</a>, see what special features each hotel has to offer, and book rooms. <br /><br /> Package deals are also usually available. These change with the season, but usually include lower prices and are great for travelers who have little time in their busy lives to plan vacations. You can work together with Best Western to not only find great hotel prices, but to also get good deals on airfare, rental cares, and activities. You really can't go wrong with Best Western.   <bio>Article written by Mark Hammond of National Hotels  <a href="http://www.nationalhotels.co.uk" >http://www.nationalhotels.co.uk</a> UK Hotel Accommodation Finder and Travel Resource. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Western Wedding Cake Toppers</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>wedding cake toppers</category><category>wedding cake topper</category><category>western wedding</category><category>scarlett o hara</category><category>cavorting</category><category>glass horses</category><category>bride and groom</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/western-wedding-cake-toppers</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Western wedding cake toppers include a cake in the shape of a totem pole, or a wigwam. You might further get a fort or a beautiful old southern plantation house. Western wedding cake toppers possess endless possibilities and whatever you choose, your guests are sure to be talking about it long]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Western <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wedding+cake+toppers" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wedding+cake+topper" rel="tag">wedding cake topper</a>s</a> include a cake in the shape of a totem pole, or a wigwam. You might further get a fort or a beautiful old southern plantation house. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+wedding" rel="tag">Western wedding</a> cake toppers possess endless possibilities and whatever you choose, your guests are sure to be talking about it long after the party is over. Further, to make the party along with cake look charming, models of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bride+and+groom" rel="tag">bride and groom</a> dressed as Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara could create a sensation. There are abundant western wedding cake toppers to choose from as a whole industry is growing rapidly around supplying nothing but cake toppers these days. <br /><br /> Western wedding cake toppers with universal meaning could be home for two noble, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cavorting" rel="tag">cavorting</a> horses in a field of grass and roses, backed by a silver horseshoe. Just ideal for the Cowboy, it will instill a wild spirit in us all. It is well thought plan that horses are metaphor for much more: Love, devotion, and loyalty are paramount. Western wedding cake toppers with this theme reveal stamina, strength and mobility along with wisdom, intellect, and gentleness.. <br /><br /> Western wedding cake toppers contain a silver painted horseshoe in place of the black or white hat of the original. You must get these clear <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/glass+horses" rel="tag">glass horses</a> with Castagna horse figurines. In Western wedding cake toppers, country elegance western wedding cake will be the talk of your wedding. This structure features a heart with men and women, with western boots attached at each side. Western bride and groom cake topper is just another western flair which enhances this wonderful cake top, adorned with a glass heart which is embellished with dried flower accents. <br /><br /> Western group arch cake tops is another western wedding cake topper which consists wonderful western cake top features including bride and groom figurines. In this type of structure, you will notice the groom holding the bride, sporting a cowboy hat. The cake with the aid of western wedding cake topper is enhanced by a lovely rounded arch, embellished in lace, and adorned with a cluster of white flowers. Additional embellishments take account of a picket fence, bails of hay, a heart locket, a rope adornment, and white floral accents.   <bio><a href="http://www.wedding-cake-toppers.com" >http://www.wedding-cake-toppers.com</a> Wedding Cake Toppers to Complement Your Unique Wedding.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Women's Western Jeans Go Mainstream</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2006 02:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>cruel girl jeans</category><category>rocky mountain jeans</category><category>western jeans</category><category>low rise jeans</category><category>cowgirl boots</category><category>jean</category><category>button fly</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/womens-western-jeans-go-mainstream</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What makes women's western jeans andquot;women's western jeansandquot;? Of course there's the fact that most of them have the unmistakable flair leg and andquot;boot cutandquot; - making them wearable with your favorite pair of cowgirl boots. Lots of western jean manufacturers, such as Rocky Mountain Jeans]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[What makes women's <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/jean" rel="tag">jean</a>s" rel="tag">western jeans</a> andquot;women's western jeansandquot;? Of course there's the fact that most of them have the unmistakable flair leg and andquot;boot cutandquot; - making them wearable with your favorite pair of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cowgirl+boots" rel="tag">cowgirl boots</a>. Lots of western jean manufacturers, such as <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/rocky+mountain+jeans" rel="tag">Rocky Mountain Jeans</a> also show a slim fit, straight leg jean, or andquot;slimandquot; jeans at they call them. Then of course there's the ornamentation on some of them. Some western jeans can be very fancy. They are embellished with floral designs on the leg below the knee, some have patches and embroidery on the back pockets. Still other western jeans are studded with varying designs of rhinestones and faux turquoise and some have peek-a-boo cut out designs. <br /><br /> Western jeans have followed the low rise trend, with some brands such as <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cruel+girl+jeans" rel="tag">Cruel Girl jeans</a> having what they call their andquot;Legacyandquot; super <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/low+rise+jeans" rel="tag">low rise jeans</a>. Some have <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/button+fly" rel="tag">button fly</a> closures. Wrangler, a jean maker for almost sixty years now is still big in western wear and they are also following trends with low rise and button fly women's western jeans. <br /><br /> Western jeans come in all types of denim washes, from dark blue denim to faded stonewash and everything in between. Prefer robin's egg blue or electric pink? You'll find them too. Going to a special event or want a dressier jean? How about black. Some western jean manufacturers such as Lawman's are also making jeans in stretch material - a comfortable blessing for most women. <br /><br /> So, it seems that western jeans come in such as array of styles, colors, designs and fabrics that you can find just about any type of jean you're looking for. <br /><br /> What makes western jeans andquot;western jeansandquot; in my mind is the shirt, belt, shoes and other andquot;accessoriesandquot;, along with the state of mind that a women picks to go with them. When a woman pairs her jeans with pink crocodile Ariat slip ons or Justin Caliente boots in red she's saying andquot;these are western jeans.andquot; When she chooses a decidedly country shirt, one with embroidery and a vintage yolk, she's saying andquot;these are western jeans.andquot; <br /><br /> When she pairs those jeans with a pair of open toe wedges or a pair of tri color leather platform oxfords, a flimsy mesh tunic, a silk v neck camisole with spaghetti straps or a charmeuse wrap top she's taking western jeans to a whole new level.  <bio>To learn more about <a href="http://www.womens-jeans-design.info" >http://www.womens-jeans-design.info</a> please visit <a href="http://www.womens-jeans-solution.info" >http://www.womens-jeans-solution.info</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Send Western Union Money Worldwide - Anytime!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2006 04:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>western union money</category><category>western union money transfer</category><category>western union money order</category><category>money wire</category><category>footloose and fancy free</category><category>luckily</category><category>inconvenience</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/send-western-union-money-worldwide-anytime</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For those who are really bankrupt and in urgent need of some emergency funds, getting funds through Western Union is one of the best things that one can do today. A quick way to get cash especially for times when you are most in need, a western union money transfer can really be a lifesaver in a]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[For those who are really bankrupt and in urgent need of some emergency funds, getting funds through Western Union is one of the best things that one can do today. A quick way to get cash especially for times when you are most in need, a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+union+money" rel="tag">western union money</a> transfer can really be a lifesaver in a number of cases. This is a fact, as I had to use it before. The first time that I got a Western Union <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/money+wire" rel="tag">money wire</a> was several years ago. Six years ago to be precise. I was far-off, on vacation in England. I was staying there for 2 months and backpacking across the country. <br /><br /> At that time, I did not have a care in the world. Before I fell on hard times and needed to get my <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+union+money+order" rel="tag">Western Union money order</a>, I was really <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/footloose+and+fancy+free" rel="tag">footloose and fancy free</a>, as the saying goes. I was a student then on summer vacation, and wanted to see a bit of the world since I was youthful and in a lively mood. I was hiking across the British Isles with nothing but my backpack and my dreams. <br /><br /> That is, until misfortune struck. I was in a hospital lying with a broken leg up. I had slid down a hill and fractured it quite badly. After that I had gotten a fever. I had very little money with me, and the additional stay was costing me. But in reality that was not the real problem. Because of the fever I had missed my flight, and the airline would not reimburse the money or do anything to help me out. That is the reason why I needed the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+union+money+transfer" rel="tag">Western Union money transfer</a>. I wonder how I would get home again if I did not have my mom wire me Western Union money. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/luckily" rel="tag">Luckily</a>, she did give me the Western Union money transfer, and I got home safe and sound. I was in such a high spirits when I was on the plane back home. I knew that I would soon be setting foot on my much-loved native soil, and that my leg was almost completely healed. <br /><br /> I am grateful for the Western Union money transfer; a major problem like my broken leg did not become that much worse from the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/inconvenience" rel="tag">inconvenience</a> of being stranded. It really could have been worse, but it was not after all. Especially for times of emergencies, it is good that Western Union money transfers are there as an option.  <bio>Thomas B. Stevenson provides readers with up-to-date commentaries, articles, and reviews for <a href="http://www.your-finance-journal.com" >http://www.your-finance-journal.com</a>, <a href="http://www.first-finance-magazine.com" >http://www.first-finance-magazine.com</a> as well as other related information. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Beaches Off the Western Cape of South Africa</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:36:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>atlantic ocean beaches</category><category>three anchor bay</category><category>atlantic seaboard</category><category>bay beaches</category><category>town beaches</category><category>hout bay</category><category>coast beaches</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/beaches-off-the-western-cape-of-south-africa</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Western Cape of South Africa Cape Town Beaches are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There are beaches that are great for couples, individuals, and some that are best for families. The Western Cape of South Africa beaches are popular destinations for residents and tourists alike.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Western Cape of South Africa Cape <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/town+beaches" rel="tag">Town Beaches</a> are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There are beaches that are great for couples, individuals, and some that are best for families. The Western Cape of South Africa beaches are popular destinations for residents and tourists alike. The False <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bay+beaches" rel="tag">Bay beaches</a> along the coast of the Western Cape of South Africa are family friendly and warmer than the beaches along the Atlantic Coast. The Atlantic <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/coast+beaches" rel="tag">Coast beaches</a> have a multitude of shops and restaurants while the False Bay beaches are more sparsely populated.<br><br><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/atlantic+ocean+beaches" rel="tag">Atlantic Ocean Beaches</a> on the Western Cape of South Africa<br><br>Along the Western Cape of South Africa are the beaches that have made the area known as the Cape Town Riviera. Te area is positioned along the Atlantic Cost on the western side of the Cape Peninsula. The beaches are more protected from the strong winds and have more time in the summer sun. However, the water does tend to be cooler on these beaches than on the beaches of False Bay.<br><br>North of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/atlantic+seaboard" rel="tag">Atlantic Seaboard</a> are the Table Bay Beaches of the Western Cape of South Africa. These beaches are near Robbin Island and Table Mountain and are perfect for surfing, paddle skiing, wind surfing, and swimming. Some of these breath taking beaches are Milnerton, Big and Little Bay, Blouberg's, Table View, and Dolphin.<br><br>The Western Cape of South Africa beaches people visit if they want to be seen and to people watch are located on the Atlantic Seaboard. While people watching is one of the main activities you can also enjoy a game of volleyball, swim, and bathe in the sun. Some of the favorites in this area are the beaches of Sandy Bay, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hout+bay" rel="tag">Hout Bay</a>, Camps Bay, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/three+anchor+bay" rel="tag">Three Anchor Bay</a>, Seapoint, and Clifton.<br><br>False Bay Beaches on the Western Cape of South Africa<br><br>The beaches of False Bay are located off the coast of the Indian Ocean on the Western Cape of South Africa. Visitors are drawn to these beaches every year in because of the low key and relaxed atmosphere. These beaches are more family friendly than those on the Atlantic side, yet they can get almost as busy.<br><br>The beaches of False Bay on the Western Cape of South Africa are found between Cape Point on the western end of the bay and the Helderberg beaches along the eastern end of the bay. A few of the Helderberg Beaches are Kogel Bay, Strand, Gordon's Bay, and Bikini Beach. All of these beaches are only about a forty-five minute drive from the city of Cape Town. These beaches are perfect for families who want to enjoy fishing, sun bathing, walks along the beach, surfing, and swimming.<br><br>The Western Cape of South Africa Cape Point Beaches are made up of Smitswinkelbaai, Boulders, Diaz Beach, St. James, Glencairn, Muizenberg, and Fish Hoek. These beaches are great for families to swim, surf, body board, and play in the sun.<br><br>All of the beaches along the coastline of the Western Cape of South Africa have something unique to offer visitors. The variety of activities ensures that all beach goers will have a fantastic time. If the beach you visit doesn't have exactly what you are looking for or is too crowded for you, dozens of other beaches are only minutes away. The beaches along the coast of the Western Cape of South Africa are great for all ages.<bio>Let us help you with your next vacation to the Western Cape of South Africa by visiting <a href="http://www.westerncapeaccommodation.co.za">http://www.westerncapeaccommodation.co.za</a></bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Western Wedding</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2006 06:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>western wedding</category><category>wine holder</category><category>bouquet of flowers</category><category>earring sets</category><category>hitched</category><category>spirit of the west</category><category>cowboy hat</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/western-wedding</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[That the spirit of the West still lingers in the memory of modern day Americans was witnessed by me the other day. The occasion was a wedding reception fashioned after the Wild West tradition. Contrary to my apprehension of a total disaster, the ceremony proved a delightful departure from]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[That the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/spirit+of+the+west" rel="tag">spirit of the West</a> still lingers in the memory of modern day Americans was witnessed by me the other day. The occasion was a wedding reception fashioned after the Wild West tradition. Contrary to my apprehension of a total disaster, the ceremony proved a delightful departure from traditional wedding where each topic was faithfully represented by the cowboy culture. That <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+wedding" rel="tag">western wedding</a> was actually a fantastic experience. I still vividly remember that western wedding. <br /><br /> That the couple was trying to follow western wedding standards was apparent from the very beginning itself. Even the invitation motif had a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cowboy+hat" rel="tag">cowboy hat</a> and a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bouquet+of+flowers" rel="tag">bouquet of flowers</a> as the central theme and the attractive icons were seen on top of a bale of hay, skillfully kept at the left of the lovely notes. But more surprises were waiting for me in the form of personal notes for the guests written by the couple. It read they were "getting <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hitched" rel="tag">hitched</a>" instead of the usual phrase used for that purpose. The presentation was simplicity written large, yet very moving and displayed Honest to God expression in every line. Wow, a western wedding can be so thrilling. <br /><br /> Embracing the same theme of western wedding, the maid of honor made use of little fun box pendants and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/earring+sets" rel="tag">earring sets</a>, presented in a cowboy hat opening to reveal either a pendant necklace or earring for the guests at the bridal shower. These keepsakes, I was sure, will be adorned for years to come, reminding them of the fantastic western wedding. <br /><br /> You should have seen to believe it. Wine was offered to the bride and groom through a cowboy <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wine+holder" rel="tag">wine holder</a> having its base as a horseshoe. On it stood the replica of a cowboy, his metallic arms outstretched to hold four wine glasses also etched with image of galloping horses. Standing bow legged on the horseshoe pedestal, it was holding the wine. <br /><br /> The bride's magnificent gown with its trim train stole the show. It was studded with pearls and fine lace, resembling the long lost western bridal gown. When the beautiful bride peered from beneath her cowgirl hat with a veil attached to its corner flashing a winning smile, thunderous applause shook the room. You could have thought that it was not a western wedding, but actually a raid by some unruly cowboy gang.   <bio>For more articles and info about western weddings and planning weddings please visit our website at <a href="http://helpplanningyourwedding.com/" >http://helpplanningyourwedding.com/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>A Brief History Of Futons</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2006 02:27:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>futons</category><category>futon mattress</category><category>mattresses</category><category>japan</category><category>flooring</category><category>couch</category><category>beds</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-brief-history-of-futons</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Originally from Japan, Futons are like bed mattresses but used and made differently than in their home country.  Japanese Futons  Measuring two inches (5 cm) thick and filled with cotton and/or synthetic batting, Japanese futons are typically flat and are designed to be spread out on tatami]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Originally from <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/japan" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/futons" rel="tag">Futons</a> are like bed <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mattresses" rel="tag">mattresses</a> but used and made differently than in their home country. <br /><br /> Japanese Futons <br /><br /> Measuring two inches (5 cm) thick and filled with cotton and/or synthetic batting, Japanese futons are typically flat and are designed to be spread out on tatami <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/flooring" rel="tag">flooring</a>, which is a special kind of flooring indigenous to Japanese architecture. Japanese futons are usually sold in sets consisting of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/futon+mattress" rel="tag">futon mattress</a> (shikibuton), a comforter (kakebuton) or blanket (moku), a summer towel-like blanket (towelket), and a bean- or plastic bead-filled pillow (makura). This is equivalent to a western bed set. <br /><br /> Japanese futons are usually stored in a closet, but must be left to air in the sunlight when not put away. These futons are typically beaten with bamboo to keep them in shape. <br /><br /> Western Futons <br /><br /> Western futons are closer to mattresses; they are also stuffed with multiple layers of foam and/or batting, but they do not have springs. Western futons are placed on an adjustable frame resembling that of a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/couch" rel="tag">couch</a>, and are designed in the fashion of a sofa-bed--to be used as a couch and a bed. Western futons are constructed larger and thicker than Japanese futons, and are cheap compared to regular mattresses or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/beds" rel="tag">beds</a>. <br /><br /> Western futons are common now in Japan. These futons, hand-made, have no synthetic filling; they are stuffed primarily with cotton. Western futons in Japan are sold as "earth-friendly," and are not composed of any chemicals whatsoever, distinguishing them from the traditional bed set. <br /><br /> Futons are very comfortable and, like sleeping bags, can also serve as portable or transportable beds, depending on their size and weight. Although futons can be damaged, they can more easily be repaired than a traditional mattress, since its interior matting is packed in a structured, layered way. Futons are otherwise most convenient and economical and therefore preferable to people on-the-go or living in small spaces. They're not only for the Japanese anymore!   <bio>Find more Futon resources and other great topics at <a href="http://www.info-checkpoint.info" >http://www.info-checkpoint.info</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Traditions Of A Western Wedding</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2006 00:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>bride and groom</category><category>something old something new something borrowed something blue</category><category>wedding customs</category><category>western wedding</category><category>western weddings</category><category>white</category><category>tuxedoes</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-traditions-of-a-western-wedding</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For people of Eastern descent, the customs and traditions of a Western wedding may seem odd. In fact, it may appear that there are no distinct characteristics. In truth, part of the Western wedding customs includes freedom and independence to celebrate in whatever manner the bride and groom wish.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[For people of Eastern descent, the customs and traditions of a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+wedding" rel="tag">Western wedding</a> may seem odd. In fact, it may appear that there are no distinct characteristics. In truth, part of the Western <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wedding+customs" rel="tag">wedding customs</a> includes freedom and independence to celebrate in whatever manner the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bride+and+groom" rel="tag">bride and groom</a> wish. However, there are a few standard customs that, although they may not be practiced at every wedding, are acknowledged as being traditional. <br /><br /> The traditional clothing worn by the bride is a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/white" rel="tag">white</a> gown, usually floor length. The white symbolizes purity, but can be adorned with beading or sequence. This is a custom that is still very popular in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+weddings" rel="tag">Western weddings</a>. However, many brides choose variations of the traditional style, such as short dresses or an off-white version. The groom and his party will most often wear black <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/tuxedoes" rel="tag">tuxedoes</a>. Traditionally, these are worn with ties; however, many popular styles also have no collar with a button clasp at the neck. <br /><br /> Most often, the bride is walked down the aisle and "given away" by her father. This is a very old custom which is still practiced. However, as families mix and marriages sometimes happen later in life, some brides choose their sons, brothers, or step-fathers to walk them down the aisle. <br /><br /> Other customs of a Western wedding include the bride wearing a garter on one leg, which is removed and thrown to the guests at the end of the wedding. The bride will also throw her bouquet at the end of the wedding; the lucky girl to catch it is said to be the next married. It is also common for the wedding vehicle to be covered with shaving cream, balloons, or cans and messages to be written on the glass to show others they were just married. While the origins of these traditions are unclear, they are stringently adhered to by many in Western weddings. <br /><br /> There is also a rhyme which speaks of a Western wedding custom, "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue", which are all of the things the bride is supposed to wear to her wedding to guarantee good luck. They can be any items that fit in those categories, but all four must be worn at the time of the ceremony. <br /><br /> Traditionally, the bride's parents pay for the wedding. This is probably based on the dowry customs which are no longer practiced in the West. Much like the old customs, this is steadily fading in Western weddings also.   <bio>Julia Tanner is a professional writer. More articles can be found at: <a href="http://www.carribeanweddingspage.com">http://www.carribeanweddingspage.com</a> , <a href="http://www.savingamarriagepage.com">http://www.savingamarriagepage.com</a> , <a href="http://www.westernweddingpage.com">http://www.westernweddingpage.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Russian Dating Sites Are the Best Place to Find Russian Girls</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:36:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>russian dating agencies</category><category>free dating services</category><category>free dating sites</category><category>russian brides</category><category>charge members</category><category>russian agencies</category><category>western men</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/russian-dating-sites-are-the-best-place-to-find-russian-girls</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We have seen many Russian dating services online which help Western men to meet with Russian girls and get married through a Russian agency or by themselves. Many Russian girls have come to America by getting married with Western men through these Russian dating sites. There are free Russian dating]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[We have seen many Russian dating services online which help <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+men" rel="tag">Western men</a> to meet with Russian girls and get married through a Russian agency or by themselves. Many Russian girls have come to America by getting married with Western men through these Russian dating sites. There are free Russian dating services and pay <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/russian+dating+agencies" rel="tag">Russian dating agencies</a> so online singles can select which one they need to register to. Most of Russian online agencies provide free registration, then <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/charge+members" rel="tag">charge members</a> a fee to contact with other Russian women. There are some free Russian singles services that offer 100% free to their members because they really want to help Western guys with Russian ladies. These <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/free+dating+sites" rel="tag">free dating sites</a> usually have some ads on their site to pay for the host and domain.<br><br>Russian dating services are means for Western men to get married with <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/russian+brides" rel="tag">Russian brides</a> effectively. Many Russian women register their profile with beautiful photos on these Russian dating services so that online singles can contact them. Generally speaking, Russian women are very beautiful and hard workers, as well as educated. They want to change their lives by getting married with Western men. Some Russian girls can speak and understand English, but some have the language barrier. The most important reason that Russian women like getting with Western guys is that they are treated and respected better than Russian men do.<br><br>Statistics in recent years show that online Russian dating services and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/russian+agencies" rel="tag">Russian agencies</a> generate thousand of marriages a year. There are some Russian scams who take this advantage as a means to scam Western men's money. But this rarely happen now because Russian women are screened for any criminal background before selection through Internet agencies. Free Russian dating agencies don't do the screening because both sides know each other and decide by themselves. They just provide <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/free+dating+services" rel="tag">free dating services</a> for members and you will be on your own after you get the other information, such as email address.<br><br>Thanks to this modern electronic world, we can meet each other online just as a matter of minutes, through instant messenger or chat rooms or web cams. The matter is that you need to be careful when dealing with specific members. Care is always the first policy that we all need to pay attention to. Not every profile on these Russian dating web sites are good profiles. Nobody guarantee this. Webmasters or Website owners do not have time to review each profile that is posted on their on line dating services. Also, some Russian females who just want to get married with Western men to come to that country. They will get divorced right after they get green card. So, you must be careful to learn from your Russian female before making decision to bring her here.<br><br>Tips for Western men and Russian brides: before deciding to get married with a Russian lady or Western men, please think about it carefully. Getting married is a big thing in your life.<br><br>So, are you ready to meet that special Russian girls or Western men. Do not wait. Take action now. Join these free Russian dating services and meet that other half of your dream.<bio>Visit 100% free <a href="http://www.rudatingfree.com">Russian dating</a> service - <a href="http://www.dating72.com">free online dating service</a>, and <a href="http://www.russianbride72.com">Russian brides</a> dating for singles.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Popular Country CD Sets</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>jug band music</category><category>country music singers</category><category>kokomo arnold</category><category>milk cow blues</category><category>vernon dalhart</category><category>honky tonk</category><category>western ballads</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-popular-country-cd-sets</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ A CD set is a precious collection of music, videos or films that are one of its kind. When you lay your hands on the popular CD set, what you have with you is collection which you would compromise for no other thing. CD sets are available in a wide assortment and are very much popular compared to]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ A CD set is a precious collection of music, videos or films that are one of its kind. When you lay your hands on the popular CD set, what you have with you is collection which you would compromise for no other thing. CD sets are available in a wide assortment and are very much popular compared to the conventional LP players, which seem to be obsolete, and Medias like cassettes. <br /><br /> The quality of a CD, its cost and storage capacity are the attributes that have made it incredibly popular. Of the wide assortments of titles, albums and other collections available in the CD sets, one of the popular sets are the country CD set collections. <br /><br /> Country music is an amalgamation of popular musical styles that has its roots in traditional folk music from the South. With Nashville sound, bluegrass, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+ballads" rel="tag">western ballads</a>, swing, Cajun, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/honky+tonk" rel="tag">honky tonk</a>, Appalachian, rockabilly and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/jug+band+music" rel="tag">jug band music</a>, the country music has reached to new pinnacles of success and popularity. Country music for some is enchanting, and for other truly rejuvenating and though there are various styles of country music, it is distinctive in the way its style is done to effect. <br /><br /> There can be many variations that the country music allows, and several songs are recorded to fit the style of country music and those who sing it. Some of the famous <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/country+music+singers" rel="tag">country music singers</a>, who played a vital role in its popularity, include Bob Wills, Willie Nelson and George Strait. It is their music that has led the music listeners to be mesmerized by the rhythms and the composition of the chords. To endow this form of music, many songs adapted to suit the country music style. <br /><br /> One of the fine examples are the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/milk+cow+blues" rel="tag">Milk Cow Blues</a> tune which is an early blues tune composed by <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/kokomo+arnold" rel="tag">Kokomo Arnold</a>. In fact, the renowned singers like Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, and George Strait have all sung their own versions of the Milk Cow Blues Tune. <br /><br /> The success and popularity of the country music can be credited to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vernon+dalhart" rel="tag">Vernon Dalhart</a> record "The Wreck of Old 97," which was released in the year 1924 and was a huge success. This was when the Country music really took off. <br /><br /> To add more glory to the music form other singers like Riley Pucket, Fiddling John Carson and Charlie Poole joined the country western scene, making it more popular. Till this date, the popularity of country music is unscathed and continues to grow. <br /><br /> You can have all your favorite country music records on a CD set. This indeed becomes your valuable treasure and that is why it is very essential to take utmost care of your CD sets. A few simple steps will preserve and maintain your CD sets for uninterrupted listening experience. Here are some instructions on taking care of your CD sets. <br /><br /> When you get a CD set, it usually comes in a protective case meant to keep the CD's in a proper condition. It is therefore advisable never to loose these cases as CD's without them can get scratches and can catch dust. If you somehow loose these cases or boxes, immediately shift the CD set CD's into a CD pouch meant to keep them in proper order and condition. It is very essential to keep the CD set away from heat, magnets and direct sunlight. <br /><br /> All these elements can ruin your precious CD set. It is better to make an additional copy or to store all the content in the CD sets to your PC. An additional copy comes handy and even if the original set is lost or ruined you don't loose the content. Often wipe the surface of the CD's with a soft cloth to get rid of unwanted dust particles. Dust can also pose as a threat to your CD sets.   <bio>For more information visit our website <a href="http://www.cd-sets.com" >http://www.cd-sets.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Amazing Outdoor Adventures Abound in the Western Cape of South Africa</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>indian oceans</category><category>endless beaches</category><category>surfing contests</category><category>two oceans</category><category>humpback whale</category><category>native forests</category><category>jagged rocks</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/amazing-outdoor-adventures-abound-in-the-western-cape-of-south-africa</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For the traveler who wants to experience the Ultimate outdoor vacation, the Western Cape of South Africa offers activities and adventure like no other destination. There is plenty to do and see here, including majestic Table Top mountain, the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, hundreds of miles of]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[For the traveler who wants to experience the Ultimate outdoor vacation, the Western Cape of South Africa offers activities and adventure like no other destination. There is plenty to do and see here, including majestic Table Top mountain, the Atlantic and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/indian+oceans" rel="tag">Indian Oceans</a>, hundreds of miles of beaches, whale watching, and diamond shopping. You'll need plenty of endurance to experience everything that the Western Cape of South Africa has to offer, including internationally ranked surfing and other extreme activities.<br><br>As you fly in, the first thing you will notice are the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/endless+beaches" rel="tag">endless beaches</a>. Remember, there are <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/two+oceans" rel="tag">two oceans</a> on the Western Cape of South Africa and they both have beaches; so the surf and sand go on forever. The Indian Ocean is warmer than the Atlantic, so it is more popular for sunbathing. The real attraction for surfers however, is Haut Bay, where the surf surges against the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/jagged+rocks" rel="tag">jagged rocks</a> and international <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/surfing+contests" rel="tag">surfing contests</a> are frequently held. Sunbathers will prefer the beaches of the Western Cape 'Riviera', a place where the rich like to see and be seen.<br><br>Something else to be seen on the Western cape of South Africa are the whales. Many whales, including the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/humpback+whale" rel="tag">Humpback Whale</a>, come to the Western Cape to mate and calve during the summer months.<br><br>Hiking enthusiasts love Table Mountain, the tallest peak in the Western Cape of South Africa. It rises 3,300 feet over the City Bowl of Cape Town, and is so tall that the summit is often surrounded by clouds that are referred to as the 'table cloth.' By following the trails that lead to the summit, hikers can enjoy views of Cape Town as well as the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. For those who want to ride, there is also a cable car that goes to the top.<br><br>The Garden Route affords weary travelers some easier walking along the Atlantic Ocean. The Garden Route is a series of trails that winds around the coastline on the Western Cape of South Africa. Here, visitors can enjoy flower gardens, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/native+forests" rel="tag">native forests</a>, and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Garden Route also runs parallel to the famous Route 62, which is a beautiful drive along the coast as well.<br><br>Another popular tour in the Western Cape of South Africa is the Wine Route. The famous Constantia Wine Route is thriving these days, thanks to a boom in the wine production on the Western Cape. This is a great place to get a close-up look at wine production and sample the wine and cuisine of this picturesque valley.<br><br>Not to be overlooked, the city of Cape Town has some of the best shopping in the Western Cape of South Africa. Shoppers usually head straight for the 'Diamond Works', one of the best places in the world to buy diamond jewelry. Shopping abounds all throughout Cape Town, which also has the largest collection of Cape Dutch style buildings in the world.<br><br>The Western Cape of South Africa isn't as hard to get to as it might seem. The Cape Town Airport is near to all of the attractions and has direct international flights. The Western Cape of South Africa is an amazing place to visit, especially if you love incredible outdoor adventures.<bio>We are your source for <a href="http://www.westerncapeaccommodation.co.za/">Cape Town Accommodation</a>, <a href="http://www.westerncapeaccommodation.co.za/">Cape Town Hotels</a>, and more for your next vacation to the Western Cape.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Kids Western Boots</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>curriculum today</category><category>western boots</category><category>western imagery</category><category>childrens food</category><category>cowboy boots</category><category>space suits</category><category>boot styles</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/kids-western-boots</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Gone are the days when you have to order made-to-measure boots for your kids. Those times were decades ago. Children of today are gifted with Kids Western Boots that are available as shelf lined unlimited boot buffet of try-on standard sizes. All you need to know is the size of the boot your kid's]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Gone are the days when you have to order made-to-measure boots for your kids. Those times were decades ago. Children of today are gifted with Kids <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+boots" rel="tag">Western Boots</a> that are available as shelf lined unlimited boot buffet of try-on standard sizes. All you need to know is the size of the boot your kid's feet would fit in to. Then you will even be able to find a range of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cowboy+boots" rel="tag">cowboy boots</a> for kids available in brimming highly unusual detail.<br><br>The Kids Western Boots provided by Rocky Top Leather represent a choice collection of the deepest attention to detail inside and out, at par with boots of the most veteran boot maker of the industry. The range of boots available in the Tennessee based Rocky Top Leather is focused on reproducing vintage peewees and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/boot+styles" rel="tag">boot styles</a> from the 1940s and 1950s that have been modified to the current date boot technology and design.<br><br>More important points to ponder are:<br><br>1) The wildfire reputation of the Kids Western Boots is sure to coax kids (and their parents) to shed their old boot skins and resort to a whole new range of choices from a designer boot collection. The variety of designs range from basic to clunky and more, and kids will definitely love them. For example, the Wonderland of Kids Western Boots is going to definitely confound any cowgirl or cowboy and your heart will be pounding after you bring that Western look in to your little one.<br><br>2) Children today are crazy about Western boots just like they are crazy about the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/space+suits" rel="tag">space suits</a>, and they never would prefer to be outdone by neighboring kids. Plus some of the children's <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/curriculum+today" rel="tag">curriculum today</a> does place a whole new focus on dressing Western. And interestingly, children imitate characters and also intelligence with boots similar to those characters.<br><br>3) Note that the selling of some children's food was focused to bring children to the table with images and characters they were very familiar with. Getting them a branded boot can surprisingly make them eat their meals like hero!<br><br>4) In a lot of the advertising icons, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+imagery" rel="tag">western imagery</a> was used to sell products. It can be literally stated that the western image is never complete without that set of lovely, gorgeous looking boots.<br><br>5) The west has been used to selling a sophisticated style of living; the spirit of such living seems to be attained by purchasing those items and dressing like those characters that advertised them.<br><br>6) Children tend to develop a fascination to imitate media characters, and they feel like they are in a wonderland if they are given boots that they feel suit their outfit. Of the countless things that a parent can do to keep their children happy, boots definitely occupy the top 3 choices in the list.<br><br>When you purchase kids western boots, make sure you invest in quality so that they can serve to be hand-me-down collections for your next children. The investment you make in quality boots for your kids can never be a waste.<bio>Add: <a href="http://www.rockytopleather.com">Rocky Top Leather</a> to your Tennessee shopping trip and see what fine goods they have there like <a href="http://www.rockytopleather.com/categories/kids-cowboy-boots">kids western boots</a> and a <a href="http://www.rockytopleather.com/categories/kids-john-deere-boots">kids john deere boots</a></bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Wildlife of the Western Cape of South Africa</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>ko ka</category><category>five hundred years</category><category>religious artwork</category><category>white lion</category><category>wildlife reserve</category><category>thousand acres</category><category>wildlife parks</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-wildlife-of-the-western-cape-of-south-africa</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are dozens of wildlife parks and reserves for residents and guests to explore within the Western Cape of South Africa. Hundreds of varieties of wildlife can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa including birds, reptiles, fish and mammals. For many visitors to these reserves the main]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are dozens of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wildlife+parks" rel="tag">wildlife parks</a> and reserves for residents and guests to explore within the Western Cape of South Africa. Hundreds of varieties of wildlife can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa including birds, reptiles, fish and mammals. For many visitors to these reserves the main attractions are the mammals such as the lions, buffalo, elephants, and leopards.<br><br>The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wildlife+reserve" rel="tag">Wildlife Reserve</a> of Sanbona<br><br>The San were some of the first indigenous peoples to live in the Western Cape of South Africa. These people were the inspirational in the naming of the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. With more than one hundred thirty <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/thousand+acres" rel="tag">thousand acres</a>, the reserve is located at the bottom of the Wamwaterberg. The only privately owned reserve in the area that allows lions to roam about freely is the Sanbona.<br><br>The Western Cape of South Africa was home for thousands of years to the San people. During their stewardship of the land they created <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/religious+artwork" rel="tag">religious artwork</a> on the local rock formations that can now be viewed by guests of the reserve. There are seven different piece of rock art to be seen, some of which are thirty-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/five+hundred+years" rel="tag">five hundred years</a> old.<br><br>The owners of this wildlife reserve in the Western Cape of South Africa have been breeding a rare form of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/white+lion" rel="tag">white lion</a>. This type of lion has always been rare in the area, however, now they are almost totally gone from most locations. By breeding the lions in captivity the owners hope to be able to renew the population and eventually place them back into the wild.<br><br>The Sanbona Wildlife Reserve gives guided tours through the Western Cape of South Africa. With such a vast area and a huge range of wildlife guests are sure to have a unique experience. At the end of their excursions guests can look forward to returning to their comfortable rooms on the reserve.<br><br>The Wildlife Reserve of Ko-Ka<br><br>Located near thecity of Cape Town in the Western Cape of South Africa is the Ko-Ka Tsara Game Reserve. This reserve stretches across thirty thousand acres and is home to about twenty separate species of animals in additionto two hundred varieties of birds.<br><br>Guests staying at the Ko-Ka Tsara Game Reserve in the Western Cape of South Africa can go on guided tours of the area either at night or during the day. Guests who wish to explore the area by themselves or in a smaller group can do so by hiking the trails or watching birds in the blinds. After a long day of exploring the wildlife guests can watch for shooting stars beside the campfire before returning to their rooms.<br><br>This Western Cape of South Africa reserve has seven lovely chalets as well as a lounge and a conference center. Each of the chalets was constructed with local stone and lumbar to keep the experience as true to the wilderness experience as possible. Guests can cook their own meals in their chalet or have meals prepared by a chef.<br><br>The Western Cape of South Africa has more than a dozen parks and wildlife reserves for visitors to explore. With so many options and such a variety of wildlife with the Western Cape of South Africa each visit is sure to be a new and exciting adventure.<bio>We are your source for <a href="http://www.westerncapeaccommodation.co.za/">Cape Town Accommodation</a>, <a href="http://www.westerncapeaccommodation.co.za/">Cape Town Hotels</a>, and more for your next vacation to the Western Cape.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Cape Town Continues to Symbolize Growth in the Western Cape of South Africa</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:57:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>unavoidable presence</category><category>robben island</category><category>german settlers</category><category>indian oceans</category><category>premiere city</category><category>nelson mandela</category><category>style architecture</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/cape-town-continues-to-symbolize-growth-in-the-western-cape-of-south-africa</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Cape Town, usually referred to by locals as 'the mother city' is the largest city in the Western Cape of South Africa. With a population of 3,500,000, this bustling metropolis is also the center for business, a major port, and headquarters for some of the largest corporations in the region. Its]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Cape Town, usually referred to by locals as 'the mother city' is the largest city in the Western Cape of South Africa. With a population of 3,500,000, this bustling metropolis is also the center for business, a major port, and headquarters for some of the largest corporations in the region. Its beauty and landscape make it one of the most renowned tourist destinations in the world and its diverse population gives it a unique culture. Situated at the base of the majestic Table Mountain, Cape Town is truly the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/premiere+city" rel="tag">premiere city</a> of the Western Cape of South Africa. <br><br>The landscape of Cape Town is unforgettable. The most outstanding feature of Cape Town is the constant and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/unavoidable+presence" rel="tag">unavoidable presence</a> of Table Mountain. Rising over 3,300 feet above the city bowl of Cape Town, it dominates the city and much of the Western Cape of South Africa. Riding the cable cars through the clouds to the top affords both a view of the Atlantic and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/indian+oceans" rel="tag">Indian Oceans</a> as well as the cliffs and coastline of the Cape. The weather of the Western Cape is generally mild year round, which makes Cape Town a pleasant place to live and work.<br><br>There are many suburbs of Cape Town, each with its own personality. This is the result of the diverse heritage of the Western Cape of South Africa, which includes Indonesian, French, Dutch, British, and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/german+settlers" rel="tag">German settlers</a> as well as the native Afrikaners who inhabit the region. This makes for an eclectic collection of shops, restaurants, and the largest collection of Cape Dutch <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/style+architecture" rel="tag">style architecture</a> in the world. <br><br>There are an endless amount of attractions in Cape Town including whale watching, diamond emporiums, and the beaches of the Western Cape 'Riviera,' but perhaps the most important sites to see are the historical ones. The Western Cape of South Africa is home to news-making places like <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/robben+island" rel="tag">Robben Island</a>, where <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/nelson+mandela" rel="tag">Nelson Mandela</a> was held prisoner for his protests of apartheid.<br><br>These landmarks are important reminders of a time when Cape Town was forcefully segregated into restricted districts. In 1948, when apartheid was introduced, the Western Cape of South Africa experienced extreme unrest, with little economic growth. As the popularity of apartheid declined and prisoners were released, Cape Town was finally able to take its place as a world class venue.<br><br>Cape Town industries include tourism, manufacturing, mining, drilling for oil, and the importing and exporting of goods. Many major companies have headquarters in Cape Town and the real estate market in the Western Cape of South Africa is booming. <br><br>The educational system of the Western Cape of South Africa is also centered in Cape Town. This is thanks to the generous local donations that help fund both the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University, which are the leading universities in South Africa.<br><br>Cape Town has survived an incredible amount of adversity to become a city that the Western Cape of South Africa can be proud to call its most well-known city. In fact, this extremely diverse city on the Western Cape of South Africa is a model for all world class destinations to take a look at for their own inspiration.<bio>We are your source for <a href="http://www.westerncapeaccommodation.co.za/">Cape Town Accommodation</a>, <a href="http://www.westerncapeaccommodation.co.za/">Cape Town Hotels</a>, and more for your next vacation to the Western Cape.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Doing Business in the Western Cape of South Africa is a Sound Choice</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:43:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>global business community</category><category>political strife</category><category>port of cape town</category><category>southern hemisphere</category><category>metro rail</category><category>business modules</category><category>south africa cape town</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/doing-business-in-the-western-cape-of-south-africa-is-a-sound-choice</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The business center of the Western Cape of South Africa, Cape Town, has invested a lot of time and money to renew its commitment to keep Cape Town as a prominent member of the global business community. After overcoming a lot of political strife, Cape Town is better than ever, and ready to do]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The business center of the Western Cape of South Africa, Cape Town, has invested a lot of time and money to renew its commitment to keep Cape Town as a prominent member of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/global+business+community" rel="tag">global business community</a>. After overcoming a lot of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/political+strife" rel="tag">political strife</a>, Cape Town is better than ever, and ready to do business on a global scale. As a symbol of the dedication to developing business in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/southern+hemisphere" rel="tag">Southern Hemisphere</a>, Cape Town opened the Cape Town International Convention Center in order to make doing business on the Western Cape of South Africa far more attractive.<br><br>Cape Town didn't stop there. They have also extensively renovated the entire downtown to provide businesses with new office spaces, eateries, shopping, and other venues to make conducting business here more convenient. As a result, many major corporations have decided to move their headquarters to the four <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/business+modules" rel="tag">business modules</a> located downtown, the center of business for the Western Cape of South Africa.<br><br>Public transportation need not be a concern for any business in the Western Cape of South Africa. Cape Town has met this challenge by providing two different long distance rails that take business travelers into the business district from as far away as Johannesburg. Once in the city, commuters can enjoy an extensive <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/metro+rail" rel="tag">metro rail</a> system to take to them to meetings or anywhere else they need to go in Cape Town.<br><br>The Cape Town International airport is being continually updated to handle more flights daily, including both direct international and domestic. The airport is located close to Cape Town in the Western Cape of South Africa, so it is quick and easy for travelers to get to the business district for meetings.<br><br>The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/port+of+cape+town" rel="tag">Port of Cape Town</a> is also located here in the Western Cape of South Africa. This is the largest port in the area, and handles all of the exports of the region. The Western Cape is the hub for manufacturing and agriculture, so the port is an integral part of getting goods and produce moved out of the country. There are also large ship building companies here, who have headquarters in the business district of Cape Town.<br><br>Cape Town also contributes a lot to make sure that they have a higher educational system to provide management level professionals for the major corporations that do business here. The University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University are two of the top rated universities in the country and are located in the Western Cape of South Africa.<br><br>Cape Town provides international businesses a way to advertise through their major sporting events. The Western Cape of South Africa is home to international events including rugby, soccer, surfing, hockey, and sailing. Many large corporations sponsor these events in return for global publicity and commercial time on their satellite broadcasts.<br><br>Any way you look at it, the Western Cape of South Africa has all of the tools that any business, large or small, needs to succeed. Cape Town has the new office space, transportation, shipping, advertising venues, and educated business professionals that any business must have to excel. With all of this available, the Western Cape of South Africa is one of the smartest places in the world to do business.<bio>We are your source for <a href="http://www.westerncapeaccommodation.co.za/">Cape Town Accommodation</a>, <a href="http://www.westerncapeaccommodation.co.za/">Cape Town Hotels</a>, <a href="http://www.westerncapeaccommodation.co.za/xxl/_catId/538222/_area/514968/_lang/en/_subarea1/538169/index.html">Knysna Accommodation</a>, and more for your next vacation to the Western Cape.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Real Estate in the Western Cape of South Africa is in Big Demand</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:29:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>area of south africa</category><category>granite sand</category><category>atlantic seaboard</category><category>city of cape town</category><category>beach neighborhoods</category><category>twelve apostles</category><category>worldwide real estate</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-real-estate-in-the-western-cape-of-south-africa-is-in-big-demand</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Western Cape of South Africa has continually experienced growth in their real estate market over the past ten years. In the year 2007, research results show that South African real estate overall received a 15.1% return. This is better than sixteen other major countries and the future looks]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Western Cape of South Africa has continually experienced growth in their real estate market over the past ten years. In the year 2007, research results show that South African real estate overall received a 15.1% return. This is better than sixteen other major countries and the future looks even brighter for the possibility of South Africa staying as a leader in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/worldwide+real+estate" rel="tag">worldwide real estate</a> market. As the most populated <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/area+of+south+africa" rel="tag">area of South Africa</a>, the Western Cape of South Africa is responsible for most of the growth, and as more people relocate to Cape Town, real estate there becomes more valuable.<br><br>The suburbs of Cape Town have the most desirable real estate on the Western Cape of South Africa. One of the most sought after areas is Clifton, which is the place to go for socializing. These exclusive homes are located on the cliffs of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/atlantic+seaboard" rel="tag">Atlantic Seaboard</a> and have incredible views of the ocean. The beaches here are sheltered from the winds and are made up of pure <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/granite+sand" rel="tag">granite sand</a>.<br><br>The Western Cape of South Africa has many <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/beach+neighborhoods" rel="tag">beach neighborhoods</a> for home buyers to choose from, including Camps Bay. Camps Bay is located at the bottom of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/twelve+apostles" rel="tag">Twelve Apostles</a> Mountains, and its Palm-lined beaches literally hug the base of it. Affluent home owners can enjoy the trendy shops and cafes here, and for many residences, these are second homes for summer vacations. <br><br>The homes of Llandudno are still on the beaches of the Western Cape of South Africa, but are more private than other beach homes. The very wealthy live here, and enjoy a semi-private beach and the luxury of no tourists. There are no shops or restaurants here, only exclusive, private residences.<br><br>The Western Cape of South Africa has homes for families as well. The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/city+of+cape+town" rel="tag">city of Cape Town</a> has many more reasonably priced neighborhoods, including the Newlands, well-know for its rugby stadium. Homes here are right at the base of Table Mountain in the City Bowl, and because this area receives so much rainfall per year, it has been nicknamed the 'green' district.<br><br>A trendier part of Cape Town is the neighborhood of De Waterkant. This district is a wonderful maze of cobblestone streets and Cape Dutch style buildings that have been renovated by young professionals who work in the business district. There are high-end bistros and boutiques, and homes in this part of the Western Cape of South Africa are generally condos or townhouses.<br><br>There are also an incredible amount of rural areas in the Western Cape of South Africa with incredible residential real estate. The Garden Route and the Wine Country have newer homes, as well as historic estates and even vacant land for custom building. The scenery is beautiful and the lifestyle here is slower paced.<br><br>The Western Cape of South Africa probably has the most diversity when it comes to purchasing residential real estate. Buyers can find anything from single family homes to massive estates. The Western Cape of South Africa also has so many different areas to choose from, you are bound to find the home of your dreams right here on the Western Cape.<bio>We are your source for <a href="http://www.westerncapeaccommodation.co.za/">Cape Town Accommodation</a>, <a href="http://www.westerncapeaccommodation.co.za/">Cape Town Hotels</a>, and more for your next vacation to the Western Cape.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Use Western Tapestries To Enhance Rustic Home Decorating</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:25:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>tapestry wall hanging</category><category>tapestry patterns</category><category>southwest accessories</category><category>desert colors</category><category>wall tapestry</category><category>wall tapestries</category><category>western furniture</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/use-western-tapestries-to-enhance-rustic-home-decorating</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Western tapestries are a great way to bring authentic Native style to your home. If you love southwestern and western decor, you will definitely love decorating with colorful tapestries in your ranch style home or log cabin. Practical in many ways, you will find that rustic tapestries, when used]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Western tapestries are a great way to bring authentic Native style to your home. If you love southwestern and western decor, you will definitely love decorating with colorful tapestries in your ranch style home or log cabin. Practical in many ways, you will find that rustic tapestries, when used as a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/tapestry+wall+hanging" rel="tag">tapestry wall hanging</a> or tapestry wall art, bring your room to life and give it a wonderful southwest feel. <br /><br /> A lot of times decorators will add floor rugs and runners to the rooms in their homes but do not consider using <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wall+tapestries" rel="tag">wall tapestries</a> made of the same colorful material to adorn their walls. The truth is that a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wall+tapestry" rel="tag">wall tapestry</a> is one of the simplest ways to enhance color and textures in your rooms and add life to your home decorating. In addition, western tapestries can be used as beautiful art, worthy of display, because they are hand loomed. <br /><br /> There are so many colors and patterns available that you will certainly be able to come across the perfect southwestern tapestry style to go along with your home decor. Southwest decorating usually uses combinations of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/desert+colors" rel="tag">desert colors</a> like pink, purple and turquoise. Western themes look nice with a mix of bold colors to create balance. For an American Indian look, there are many designs available including the popular Navajo designs. You can also find beautiful colors in every type of woven rug, and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/tapestry+patterns" rel="tag">tapestry patterns</a> that continue to get more and more intricate. <br /><br /> The exciting thing about decorating with western style tapestries is that you can include them in all the rooms in your home. Use them as a hanging tapestry or as area rugs along with <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+furniture" rel="tag">western furniture</a> and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/southwest+accessories" rel="tag">southwest accessories</a>. Or, put them in front of doors, in halls, and in front of couches and chairs to fill vacant floor space. Use them in entryways or where you might normally hang a decorative picture for a creative design style. To create a more casual style, hang them horizontally to accent the fact that it is wall hanging art. You will be amazed at how much value they add to your home design and how they impress your visitors. <br /><br /> When you begin your interior design, use your color swatches to decide which western tapestries and tapestry rugs to use in your rooms, and you will be excited with how they liven up your home. When you make your choices, do not settle for cheap imitations that will reduce the quality of your home. Look for wool tapestries and tapestry rugs that are well made and crafted by hand since hand made wool is more durable and is great for enhancing the look you want <br /><br /> Decorate your favorite room with a touch of the old west, or enhance the decor in your whole home using western tapestries and tapestry rugs to get that great designer southwest style. Today it is easier than ever to find beautiful tapestries to use in your home decor. Many people find them online or in stores that sell western and Native style home decorating items. If you are looking for a way to get that unique rustic or southwestern style in your home decorating, begin by using the beautiful colors and Native designs of western tapestries.   <bio>Craig Chambers is the director of Mission Del Rey and author offering free information online about choosing western tapestries for chic Southwest home design. For more information visit <a href="http://www.missiondelrey.com" >http://www.missiondelrey.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Use Southwestern Purses As Beautiful Accessories For Western Apparel</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:15:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>earth tone colors</category><category>reds and yellows</category><category>native american style</category><category>western purse</category><category>western purses</category><category>vibrant reds</category><category>exquisite colors</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/use-southwestern-purses-as-beautiful-accessories-for-western-apparel</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Southwestern purses are a must for any woman who likes western attire, or for those who enjoy the southwest. Quite possibly some of the most important elements in women's attire, purses and handbags offer a safe place for keeping important items while being fashionable at the same time. Choosing a]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[South<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+purse" rel="tag">western purse</a>s are a must for any woman who likes western attire, or for those who enjoy the southwest. Quite possibly some of the most important elements in women's attire, purses and handbags offer a safe place for keeping important items while being fashionable at the same time. Choosing a southwestern purse, or a southwestern tote to take along with you while shopping, or running around town, becomes a form of personal expression and a way for you to show your great sense of style.<br><br>When you think of southwestern style, what usually comes to mind is <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/earth+tone+colors" rel="tag">earth tone colors</a>, bright fabrics, and detailed Native Indian design. This style is a unique mix of many cultures melded together that originated in Arizona and New Mexico. The vibrant colors you see used in southwestern decor and apparel, came from nature and the colors found in the ever changing desert. From the vibrant <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/reds+and+yellows" rel="tag">reds and yellows</a> representing the earthen clay and colorful plants, to the neutral browns and grays, characteristic of the colorful desert, these colors have become the palette of southwestern style and are interwoven to make designer western style totes and bags.<br><br>One of the most <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/exquisite+colors" rel="tag">exquisite colors</a> used in southwest design style, Taos blue was first used by the Spanish as a way to ward off evil spirits, and is often used to make beautiful southwestern totes and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+purses" rel="tag">western purses</a>. Along with the exquisite colors used in southwestern style apparel and design, you will also find intricate Indigenous symbols and geometric shapes used on many southwestern purses, handbags and totes. These designs often have great significance for the Native American Indians, but many are used mainly for decorative purposes.<br><br>You can easily bring <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/native+american+style" rel="tag">Native American style</a> to life in your wardrobe with an interesting western purse or beautiful handbag. No matter which style of western purse or handbag you want, the options are limitless. You might find unique southwest style purses in accessory and apparel stores, but you will probably find a better deal online. Online vendors often sell their products at lower prices, and have a broader selection to choose from than expensive gift shops. No matter if you decide to use your bag as a school tote, overnight bag or simply as an accessory to your southwestern or western style apparel, southwestern purses and bags are a terrific way to show off your personal style and show your love for the southwest.<br><br>Western style bags also make excellent gifts for those who love having a variety of purses, enjoy Native American culture and traditions, or for those who just enjoy western accessories. With such a wide variety of interesting southwestern purses as well as Native American style totes and bags to choose from, you will definitely find the right handbag to express your personality and style. If you love western apparel and are looking for the perfect accessory to enhance your style, there is no easier way to accentuate the look you love than with southwestern purses.<bio>Craig Chambers is the director of <a href="http://www.missiondelrey.com">Mission Del Rey</a> and author offering free tips about using <a href="http://missiondelrey.com/southwest-western-indian-purses-bags-totes.html">southwestern purses</a> for beautiful western attire. For more information visit http://www.missiondelrey.com</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The "charisma Man" Syndrome: Why Western Men Are Treated Like Alpha Males In Asiaand#12288;</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2006 04:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>asian wife</category><category>passport</category><category>phenomenon</category><category>asia</category><category>gimme a break</category><category>opium war</category><category>charisma man</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-charisma-man-syndrome-why-western-men-are-treated-like-alpha-males-in-asia</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It's one of the world's better-kept secrets. I can personally confirm that the phenomenon I am about to describe is almost unknown among North Americans. So if you are reading this in Asia, don't tell anybody back home. Western guys, if you go anywhere in Asia except for Hong Kong, you might as]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's one of the world's better-kept secrets. I can personally confirm that the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/phenomenon" rel="tag">phenomenon</a> I am about to describe is almost unknown among North Americans. So if you are reading this in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/asia" rel="tag">Asia</a>, don't tell anybody back home. Western guys, if you go anywhere in Asia except for Hong Kong, you might as well have a leather jacket issued to you as soon as you step off the plane, because you are the Fonz. By "Western" I mean from North America, Europe, Australia or New Zealand. Welcome to Alpha Male status. <br /><br /> The first thing you will notice are dweeby-looking Western men with calculators in their pockets walking arm-in-arm with Asian women that look like supermodels. These women are girlfriends, not prostitutes (I call it the "<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/charisma+man" rel="tag">Charisma Man</a> Syndrome"). After a couple of weeks your friends back home are going to start asking why you cancelled your return flight. A couple of decades later they'll still be asking you the same question. <br /><br /> There are several theories on why this is the case; let's explore them one by one: <br /><br /> 1. Complex historical, sociological and anthropological reasons. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gimme+a+break" rel="tag">Gimme a break</a>. Actually this was the topic of at least one Ph.D. thesis but hey, we're not in the ivory tower anymore. Do you really think some Chinese woman ponders the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/opium+war" rel="tag">Opium War</a> before she decides whether or not to accept a date request from her British English teacher? <br /><br /> 2. They want your money. <br /><br /> It stands to reason doesn't it? Most Asian countries are poor, and most Western countries aren't. What blows this theory out of the water is the fact that, if anything, this phenomenon is even more pronounced in Japan, where (relatively) poverty-stricken English teachers date Japanese fashion models that make five times as much as they do. <br /><br /> 3. They want a Western <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/passport" rel="tag">passport</a>. <br /><br /> Well, marriage to a Westerner is indeed the quickest, surest route to a Western passport. And more than one Westerner has been left weeping bitterly in the Arrival Lounge when his new <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/asian+wife" rel="tag">Asian wife</a> climbed out the window of the airport Ladies' Room to freedom. But then again there's the counterexample of affluent Japan, where not all that many local women are seeking Western passports but still flock to Western men. <br /><br /> By the way, since Western women are generally not interested in Asian men and since Western men in Asia are usually busy with Asian women, single Western women living in Asia tend to be a lonely lot. And they are NOT happy about it. The "passport motivation" is their favorite explanation. <br /><br /> 4. They want free English lessons <br /><br /> Yeah, but why do they wanna learn English in the first place? So they can talk to Western guys? Plus, my extensive research has shown that accomplished Western Language Nerds who refuse to speak any English in favor of the local language do just as well as (if not better than) starry-eyed Asia Greenies fresh out of the airport. <br /><br /> 5. It's a status symbol in Asia to have a Western boyfriend <br /><br /> Yeah, and it's a status symbol in Spain to have a matador boyfriend. What a lame theory. It begs the question of why having a Western boyfriend became a status symbol in the first place. After all, it's no status symbol in Australia to have, say, a Bolivian boyfriend. <br /><br /> Ahh, Madison Avenue... <br /><br /> 6. Western guys are better looking <br /><br /> Not some of the ones I see. Then again, it is true that Asia is the only place in the world where I get told that I look like Brad Pitt -- back home I'm more likely to be compared to Pee Wee Herman. <br /><br /> 7. The grass is always greener on the other side... <br /><br /> So why aren't women in the United States clawing each other's eyes out for a Vietnamese boyfriend? <br /><br /> 8. Asian men are somehow inadequate <br /><br /> As a male, I wouldn't know about this. But I would be happy to hear from any interested females on this issue. <br /><br /> My next article will be entitled, "Why Western Women in Asia Hate Western Men and What You Can Do to Make It Worse".   <bio>David A. Carnes is a California attorney working for California Industrial City in Zhengzhou, China. His blog China Breezes (<a href="http://www.chinacompanystartupguide.com/blog/chinabreez/blog.html" >http://www.chinacompanystartupguide.com/blog/chinabreez/blog.html</a>) deals with a variety of topics related to life and work in China. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Use Accessories For That Warm Western Home Decorating Look</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>knick knacks</category><category>decorative pillows</category><category>branding irons</category><category>interior design theme</category><category>compliment</category><category>home decorating</category><category>personality</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-use-accessories-for-that-warm-western-home-decorating-look</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Accessories are to your interior design theme what jewelry is to an outfit, and your Western home decorating theme is no exception. In keeping with the look of a western ranch, you want to choose ruggid and outdoorsy items which provide a rustic, natural charm. When shopping to compliment your]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Accessories are to your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/interior+design+theme" rel="tag">interior design theme</a> what jewelry is to an outfit, and your Western <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/home+decorating" rel="tag">home decorating</a> theme is no exception. In keeping with the look of a western ranch, you want to choose ruggid and outdoorsy items which provide a rustic, natural charm. When shopping to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/compliment" rel="tag">compliment</a> your Western theme, you should use decorative items such as pillows, artwork and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/knick+knacks" rel="tag">knick knacks</a>. <br /><br /> Wall art is a fabulous way to add interest to your walls, regardless many individuals don't know the correct way to hang them. You would like the center of the print to be at eye level. When decorating with multiple items in a group, it's a terrific idea to put a finger on the configuration first by placing them on the floor and rearranging them until you come up with that perfect look. To add zip to your Western home decorating theme, try displaying <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/branding+irons" rel="tag">branding irons</a>, ox yokes and horse related art around the room. <br /><br /> Look at adding posters of old western movies, branding irons, or animal skins for more of a feeling of a western ranch. You want to make sure the accessories you decide on do offer a coordinating theme or color as well as work with the decorating scheme. If you choose decorative pieces to widely, then you may end up diluting the interior design style you are endeavoring to develop. <br /><br /> No matter what your decorating scheme is, you can add a bit of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/personality" rel="tag">personality</a> to your room style with knick knacks. To compliment your Western decorating, stick with accessories that have a ruggid and outdoorsy feeling. You might try horse figurines in a display on a shelf or placing native pottery on side tables.  Using knick knacks which compliment your personality will add a bit of your own individuality to the room. Look at shopping at thrift stores or yard sales for those different items that won't break your budget. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/decorative+pillows" rel="tag">Decorative pillows</a> are another accessory you could decorate with to spark up your decorating theme. If you were under the impression that pillows were just for the bedroom, think again, they can instill a pleasing touch to any room including the bathroom, dining room, living room and kitchen. Putting decorative pillows piled at the headboard of your bed can give your room a great professional allure. In the kitchen or bathroom, a decorative pillow put strategically on a hamper or chair serves to provide a whimsical touch. Pillows on your chair or couch may help insert the Western decorating feel to the furniture. To best compliment your interior design, stick to pillows that are thick material. <br /><br /> Adding animal hides and antler furniture to your Western home decorating theme will in effect help the room have a unique touch. Before you go shopping, it's a fantastic idea to figure out the styles, and types of pieces you need so that you don't buy items that won't fit. Size matters, so go around the room and decide on the size of accessories and wall art you are looking for and select them accordingly. If you decorate with these rules, you'll be able to decorate your room design with pieces that work appealingly together.   <bio>Lee Dobbins writes for <a href="http://www.look4decor.com" >http://www.look4decor.com</a> where you can learn more about different decorating styles. Visit <a href="http://www.look4decor.com/west14" >http://www.look4decor.com/west14</a> to learn more about decorating in teh Western style.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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