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<title>Survival Homestead News</title>
<description>Contains information on survival preparedness and disaster survival by looking at current events and hot topics in some of the other preparedness groups, information on developing survival skills, homesteading and self-reliance, cooking, product reviews, and a prophetic prospective look at the signs of the times.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:32:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Simply Organized</title>
<description>A monthly ezine written by Professional Organizer Debbie Jordan Kravitz of D &amp; R Custom Organizers LLC. Provides tips, advice, motivation and useful resources for simplifying and organzing your family, your time, your household and your life.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:35:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Wedding Diva's eNewsletter</title>
<description>Wedding planning advice, ideas and inspirations from The Wedding Diva.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:45:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Monthly Organizer</title>
<description>If your goal is organization, The Monthly Organizer is what you need. It is the newsletter that brings organization to you.  Each issues contains

    * Organization tips
    * Recipes
    * Entertaining ideas
    * Seasonal suggestions
    * Monthly motivation
    * and much, much more!</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:33:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>KidsPlay Newsletter</title>
<description>Bothered by lacking of Kidsplay ideas? We all know Kids like to play. And why wouldn't they? It's fun! The more kids play, the more they want to play again. It's a lovely, self-perpetuating cycle that most parents intuitively understand. But the hard thing is how to grasp the power of play to shape a child's world, and how to educate them through playing. As a playgroup teacher, I started by collecting and inventing hundreds of games 6 years ago, and then I tested them one by one on different group of my students, So far, I have seven hundred games in my &quot;stock&quot; and still keep growing everyday.

Subscribe to my free monthly newsletter, I will share all my stocked and updated games with detailed play instructions with you, you will also receive parenting skills and tips to make your parenting work easier.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 07:37:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Impressions</title>
<description>Impressions features product and website reviews, as well as tips and ideas for smart women (and nosey men) everywhere.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:37:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Simple Garden Newsletter</title>
<description>The Simple Garden Newsletter is designed to help those who love to garden with tips, ideas, answers to their questions and resources using articles, ebooks and even videos.

For beginner gardeners, building, designing and planting the garden of your dreams can seem overwhelming and confusing.  Creating your dream garden is easier than you think...All you need is someone to teach you 1 step at a time!  Sign up for the Simple Garden Newsletter  and you'll be on your way to a beautiful, lush vegetable or flower garden this summer.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:24:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Suck It Up!  The ConsumerVacuumReviews.com Ezine </title>
<description>The Suck It Up! ezine brings the latest news in vacuum cleaners and supplies to consumers, including the latest models.  Real-life customer reviews are also included to take the confusion out of choosing a vacuum cleaner.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:11:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mastiff Care Secrets Email Course </title>
<description>Are You Doing Everything You Can to Give Your Mastiff a Long and Fullfilling Life?

In my FREE Minicourse, You'll Learn:

The secret to choosing the right mastiff for your family
How to help your mastiff feel &quot;right at home&quot;
How to make the most of playtime with your mastiff 

Valuable tips on keeping your mastiff healthy 
How to be prepared in the event of a &quot;mastiff emergency&quot; 
Much, much more!</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:18:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Groovy Kids Parties Newsletter</title>
<description>Be kept up-to-date with the latest in kids birthday party ideas, party supply deals and special offers.  We alsos have kids birthday party freebies such as drawings and free party invitations to download and print, kids novelty birthday cakes and step-by-step instructions, photos and videos.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:40:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Wholehearted Parents Newsletter</title>
<description>A twice-monthly ezine for parents.  The newsletter features short articles that give tips, advice, inspiration, and encouragement to parents who are passionately committed to raising great kids.  We feature 2 short articles per issue, plus links to news stories on topics that affect kids and parents.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:51:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>KidSmart</title>
<description>Weekly e-zine for parents interested in raising thinking kids. Fun, brainy tips, articles, activities and links to games.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:34:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>My Own Musical Instrument Business</title>
<description>Get information about starting you own successful business in musical instrument industry.   You also gain information about how to run and manage your business in full flow, getting pertinent information about the leading manufacturers and suppliers with the help of online B2B directory.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:46:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Mothering with Heart and Hands</title>
<description>Mothering with Heart and Hands provides mother with parenting and self-care tips each month.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:53:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>A Visual Guide for the Online Bride</title>
<description>A Visual Guide for the Online Bride is a new online magazine (blog) written by photographer Kim Calakoutis. It is designed to help brides get ideas for their own weddings. Realizing how time consuming and difficult it can be to plan a wedding Kim recognized she was in a position to help brides. By photographing the latest styles and ideas and organizing the information in a useful way, she shares the ideas she sees.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:43:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Information about Antique Furniture Manufacturers</title>
<description>Antiques are those items, which show some degree of craftsmanship, or a certain attention to design. They can be bought from antique shops, or passed down as an estate. Some valuable antiques can be bought from antique dealers and auction services or purchased online through websites and online auctions. There are a number of different styles of antique furniture depending on when and where it was made. There are three areas to consider when caring for antiques: proper cleaning, proper protection and maintaining a proper environment

The collecting of antique furniture is a particularly popular area of antiques due to the practical characteristics of these antiques. One of the great advantages of collecting antique furniture are that it is not only a good investment, but it is something that can be used and enjoyed every day. Antique furniture includes dining tables, chairs, bureaus, chests etc.

Regarding dust, if it is allowed to remain on the surface of your antiques, it can actually damage the finish of wood, brass and other surfaces. Therefore, it is critical to make dusting a part of your weekly routine. You should dust every few days, and at the very least, once a week. How often you dust may also depend on your environment and location. 

When dusting, it is important to &quot;do no harm&quot;. Use only a soft cloth, and avoid sprays of any type, including furniture polish. Never dust with anything that may scratch the finish of your furniture, whether a dusting or cleaning compound or cloth that may have abrasive properties. The chemicals used in many of these products that are designed to repel dust and dirt may cause a weakening of the antique's finish or even stain the wood. Remember, cleaning should protect and preserve your pieces, not cause damage. When it comes to caring for antique furniture, dust, direct sunlight and improper environment are furniture's worst enemies.

No matter how good one's intentions may be, efforts to clean antique furniture, if done improperly, may actually do damage. 

Today people like to visit forums to getting a general idea of the item's worth.   It is common to find a lot of conflicting information using this approach.  Forums may be great for building a sense of community and for getting some strong ideas.

Many website are available now days for giving information about antique furniture manufacturers and suppliers information.  It has become tough to select the best out of the lot. Craft Central is a marketplace with offers you a wide range of directory, thus making it easy for buyers to make up their mind. 

Craftcentral is a reliable and authentic information source and a B2B matchmaking platform of global manufacturers, suppliers, traders and buyers related to art, craft and handicraft industry.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:21:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Should Funds for Abuse Programs be Slashed?</title>
<description>The 2009 proposed federal budget has been released and it calls for drastic cuts in the area of abuse/domestic violence. I am very alarmed over this as I believe that people are our greatest resource. We need to do more to create abuse awareness, not less.</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:19:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Bathroom Lighting Design</title>
<description>Do you find yourself not wanting to look in the mirror in the mornings?  Find out how to start a functional bathroom lighting design and plan for your home.  Make your bathroom look as if a professional lighting designer planned it.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:38:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The Guilt-Free Times</title>
<description>This monthly publication features simple, practical, and proven strategies, tips and resources you can immediately put to use in your life. The Guilt-Free Times is designed to inform and inspire you to:

  &gt; refresh your definition of success 
  &gt; reignite the passion in your work 
  &gt; find greater significance at home and work 
  &gt; achieve sustainable success 

This brief and informative e-zine is IDEAL for working women Professionals, and Business Owners who desire to THRIVE and not just survive. You'll learn how to:

  &gt; discover your unique definition of success and balance 
  &gt; harness your energy and passion 
  &gt; set goals that align with your values 
  &gt; develop strategies to overcome self-limiting beliefs and fears 
  &gt; create sustainable guilt-free success...and much more!</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:15:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The Merry Mother:  Ezine for the Mothers of Babies</title>
<description>This free newsletter is dedicated to providing high-quality information and inspiration to the mothers of infants.

Every month The Merry Mother sends you an exclusive feature article regarding infant care, infant activities you can try at every stage of development, baby food recipes, a just-for-mommy recipe, all the monthly baby product recalls you should be aware of, and other surprises.

Everything you need to stay up-to-date and informed, PLUS extras like free contests, product reviews, and more!</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:03:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Personal Alarms</title>
<description>Violent crime is on the rise in many once-safe communities, and more and more people are finding it necessary to include an extra measure of security to protect themselves and their loved ones from assault.  Passing through familiar or unfamiliar neighborhoods, being alone at the office or even just walking across the parking lot at night to get to your car can pose a serious risk to your safety.  A personal alarm is a great self-defense tool that can stop an attack before it happens.  

A personal alarm is small enough to hold in your hand.  It has a button, that when pressed, will emit a loud siren-type sound resulting in surprising and scaring-off the assailant with the attention it will attract.  . There are many different types and sizes of personal alarms to suit every need and lifestyle.  They travel easily in pocket or purse, and some personal alarms have other handy self-defense and safety aids built into them, such as a flashlight or flashing strobe light.  These personal alarms are perfect for a woman or child alone, for joggers and cyclists, and night-shift employees who might have to enter a dark building or parking lot.

But not all personal alarms are meant to be worn or carried somewhere on the person, many have uses other than to fend off an attacker.  Some are used to scare off intruders from entering your home or where you are residing (i.e., hotel, cabin, etc.).    For example, there are alarms that can be hung on a doorknob and automatically sound if an intruder touches the doorknob.  Others are   doorstop alarms activated when someone tries to open the door.    Many intruders are wary of and are scared away by the sound of an angry barking dog.  The multi-functional secure dog alarm allows you added security without having to actually own a dog.  This alarm uses an electronic radar-wave sense control and when an intruder comes within 22 feet, it automatically begins barking like an angry dog.  
Some personal alarms are designed to help monitor and maintain the safety of people, especially children.  Have you ever experienced the terror of thinking your child is missing or lost?  If you have ever had the gut-wrenching feeling of turning around in a busy street or busy store and suddenly finding that your child is nowhere in site, then you will appreciate the Child Guard Kitty or Panda.  This transmitting device is cartoon animal shaped and worn by the child.  When the child gets beyond a set distance, the adult's receiver starts to beep, letting them know their child is starting to wander off.  Our pool alarm is another comforting device.  If anyone such as your child or a neighbor's child were to fall into the pool, the alarm will sound alerting you to investigate.  

Personal alarms are very economical, starting at about $10.00 and make great gifts to show a special someone how much you truly care.  For more information about personal alarms and for a complete list of our products and other helpful self-defense items, visit Armed Right.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:32:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Pepper Sprays: Information about Pepper Spray</title>
<description>With crime on the rise in many once-safe communities, it is becoming necessary to include an extra measure of security to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.  Walking in unfamiliar neighborhoods or even just across the street or parking lot at night to get to your car can be an open invitation for an attacker to assault you, whether you're a man, woman or child.  There are many self-defense products out on the market, but one of the most effective weapons against an actual assault is Pepper Spray. Wilderness hikers and campers use it to protect themselves against wild animal attacks, including bears.  Joggers, cyclists and delivery people use it to ward off unfriendly dogs.

Pepper spray is a legal, non-lethal gas that irritates the eyes to cause tears, pain and temporary blindness in those it is used against.  The active ingredient is a natural substance called &quot;oleoresin capsicum&quot; and comes from the oily resins of chili, cayenne and other types of peppers.  When pepper spray comes in contact with the eyes, they slam shut, burn, tear and swell.  It also causes the mucous membranes of the nose, throat and sinuses to swell, making breathing difficult.  The temporary blindness and disorientation this causes in the attacker gives you the valuable time you need to escape and get help.

If you have any hesitation about how to use pepper spray or in selecting the right product, you can purchase an inexpensive book of facts and a how-to guide on using defensive sprays by visiting our website at Armed Right. Pepper sprays come in a variety of forms and styles.  Pepper sprays can be concealed in a pocket or purse, as an attachment on a key ring, or disguised as a jewelry accessory such as the pepper spray ring.  The styles are as diverse and individual as the end user.  Each product comes with simple to use instructions.  

There is nothing like the peace of mind that comes with knowing you can defend yourself in a potentially dangerous situation.  Pepper Spray is a discrete, easy, effective and economical way to stay safe and secure.  For more information about pepper spray and other self-defense items or tips.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:00:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The Guide to Social Security - How to Pay Fewer Taxes</title>
<description>Most individuals in or near retirement have three financial legs to support them in retirement: Social Security benefits; qualified retirement savings [401(k), IRA, 403(b), etc.] on which taxes have not yet been paid; non-qualified savings and investments on which taxes have been paid on the principal and possibly some or all of the earnings. By carefully coordinating the use of these three sources of money, the typical retirement-minded couple can add up to 20% to their after-tax income and afford a better retirement lifestyle.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:38:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The ADD Edge Family Focus</title>
<description>Weekly ezine focusing on family issues for those dealing with ADHD in the household.  Weekly features on parenting issues, dealing with the schools, finding further information and getting more help for you and your family.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:36:15 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Potty Training a Dog doesn't Have to Be Difficult </title>
<description>Potty training your dog, rather he be young, old, large, or small doesn't have to be an overwhelming task. Its as simple as you want to make it. Follow these easy steps below for the shortest road to success. 

When you arrive at the designated spot, repeat the words &quot;Go potty&quot; (or your variation of the phrase) several times. Stay at the spot for at least 15 minutes. Don't let your dog play or do anything else until it has done its business. Praise your dog as soon as it is done going to the bathroom. Don't hold back with the praise and excitement as your dog will pick this up and remember that each time it goes to the bathroom, it will receive praise from you. 

If your dog doesn't or is unable to go to the bathroom in the time you allocate (15 minutes), take your dog inside the house. Watch your dog for signs that it needs to go or take it outside once again after 15 minutes and try one more time. 

By doing this, your dog is learning to go to the bathroom on command. Your dog may be distracted by many things outside, but if you keep reminding your dog why you are taking him outside to the designated spot, it will learn to go to the bathroom. 

Aside from teaching your dog to go to the bathroom, you need to housetrain your dog to keep off the furniture. Below are some suggestions: 

1. Spray something bitter smelling and tasting on an old sheet then drape it on the furniture you don't want your dog to get on. 

2. Place a wide masking tape, sticky side up, on the furniture. When your dog gets on the furniture, the tape sticks to their paws. Your dog won't get hurt, but the tape will startle your dog to prompt it to get off the furniture quickly. 

3. Cover and furniture with a plastic carpet runner, prickly side up. Like the wide masking tape suggestion, this one will startle your dog and make him uncomfortable enough to get off the furniture. 

4. If you have a small dog, you can install gates and crates as well as dog proof some areas of your house. If your dog can't get to the furniture and other important stuff, it can't chew or destroy them. 

Training Your Dog not to Chew on Furniture or Non-Toys 

Chewing is a habit that dogs are quick to develop and can cause damage. To keep your dog from chewing the couch, train it to chew on his own toys. Make sure to give your dog plenty of physical and mental exercise as well as consistent training. 

For great information on large breed dogs  training articles and large dog breed personality profiles, visit us at http://largedogbreedz.com.</description>
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<title>Tips for Housetraining Old, Young, and Large Breed Dogs</title>
<description>For years, &quot;housetraining&quot; has been a term associated with dogs. A housetrained dog is a dog that can be trusted to do its business in the spot you choose for him whether it's outside the house or indoors. A dog that is not housetrained can give its owner a lot of problems. If you are trying to housetrain your dog, keep in mind the following tips:

1. Take note of the food your dog consumes on a daily basis. If you are feeding your dog food that is high in sugar or fiber, you are asking for trouble. Be aware the foods high in sugar won't give your dog the proper nutrition it needs. In addition, high sugary foods are slow to digest and produce high volumes of defecation. Because high sugary foods are more waste than nutrition, it goes without saying that your dog's system is going to try to get rid of the waste. Also limit the treats you give to your dog as they are often the cause for &quot;accidents&quot; inside the house. Ask a veterinarian for dog food that has proper nutrition.


2. Put your dog on a feeding and watering schedule and stick to it. As soon as you wake up, take your dog outside so it can do its business and then bring your dog back inside the house for feeding and watering. Leave your dog's food down for 20 to 30 minutes. Give your dog small amounts of water to drink. Remember that when dogs are stressed or bored, they tend to drink. If you leave plenty of water in the house for your dog, the more likely that &quot;accidents&quot; will happen.

3. Once you have your dog eating and drinking on a strict schedule, you'll be able to teach your dog to make scheduled bathroom visits. Most dogs need to visit the bathroom 15 to 30 minutes after they have eaten or drunk water. Train your dog to go on schedule.

4. If your dog is acting all excited when you get home or during one of your training sessions, your dog may need to go to the bathroom. Ask your dog if it needs to go out. Your dog will react in some way - a bark or a quiet look. Praise your dog first and then take it out on a leash, taking care to walk it through the same door, down the same path and to the same designated spot. 

For great information on large breed dogs  training articles and large dog breed personality profiles, visit us at http://largedogbreedz.com.</description>
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<title>The Eco E-zine</title>
<description>My free newsletter 'The Eco Ezine' will give you up to the minute green living news, trends, materials and products focusing on your home and interior design. 

Find out what the hot picks of the month are, like what's new in the world of sustainable design, what the new innovations for eco furniture and materials are or what the cutting edge environmentally friendly interiors will have next season. I will score the globe to send you the very latest eco interior design snippets. 

Once you have subscribed, you will receive my complimentary Eco E-zine E-book giving you the most popular articles from my website in a downloadable PDF file. 

A special feature will be the eco interiors problem page. It would be great if you could contact me with any problems you are having in your home or workplace and I will answer one subscriber per month only in my newsletter.

My e-zine will help you on your way towards a complimentary lifestyle, a beautiful home and peace of 'eco friendly' mind from the comfort of your armchair.</description>
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<title>Googol Learning</title>
<description>Fun math and learning activities to help students achieve better results and enjoy learning.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:07:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Tips for Prospective Puppy Buyers</title>
<description>A puppy can grow to be your best friend and a dedicated companion. However, it is important to understand what you are getting into before going out and purchasing a dog from a breeder. I have worked with dogs for some time now and feel qualified to share a few pointers.

First, make sure you think things through carefully and over a long period of time. Adopting or purchasing a dog is not a decision that should be made lightly-it is important to understand that you are brining another creature into your household and to be aware of the needs of that animal. For example, early training is crucial to the long term happiness of both you and your pet. Obedience classes are a must, as are such points as house-breaking, establishing yourself as the 'pack leader,' teaching your dog how to greet guests and outsiders, etc. This all takes a substantial dedication of time and resources. A new dog in your household should be thought of in a similar way to having a child-while it may sound silly, the needs of the two are actually in the same ball park.

One very important factor is the breed you choose. There are currently one hundred and fifty seven dog breeds as recognized by the American Kennel Club and each breed has its own unique traits, strengths, needs, and of course, weaknesses and problems. There are a number of websites on the internet with extensive information on the various breeds, and it's important that you spend as much time researching your options as possible-do not make the all too common mistake of going out and picking a puppy just because you think it looks cute.
Furthermore, as opposed to purchasing a dog from a breeder (which can cost thousands of dollars, depending on the breed and the pedigree), consider adopting a dog in need from a local rescue organization. A quick search online can help you find dogs in your area that are in need of loving homes. Sadly, many of these dogs never find the homes they need, simply because folks purchase bred dogs. It can be tricky to identify the mix of breeds in a dog you find at a shelter, but research, discussion, and naturally the help of the employees at the shelter can help give you an idea of what breed the dog is. Once you have this information you can research online or in a library to learn more about the specific characteristics of the breed.

If you do decide to adopt from a rescue, you have my thanks-you are doing a good deed and potentially saving a life-so pat yourself on the back. If, for some reason, you decide it would be better for you to purchase a dog from a breeder, it is very important that you research not only the dog you are interested in, but also the environment the animal is bred in. It is an unfortunate reality that many breeders you find have little interest in the animals and are far more concerned with earning money-these are the people you want to avoid. Look for someone who truly loves their dogs and cares for them dearly. This is the sort of breeder you want to give your business to-not only to encourage responsible breeding practices, but also because dogs that are bred in a loving environment are more likely to make successful, well behaved pets.

I hope these few tips help to give you an idea of the kind of commitment necessary for adopting or purchasing a puppy, and also the considerations you should make when selecting a breeder. Good luck, and make sure you do your research and make the right choice!</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:10:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>When Life Hurts, Where Will You Turn?</title>
<description>Dealing with life issues can be difficult.  When you face them in your own strength, they can be downright exhausting.  Learn how to face and overcome struggles by looking to God as your source of strength and encouragement.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:03:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Pet Health Focus </title>
<description>Pet Health Focus helps you take the best possible care of your pets. Timely pet health articles  include symptoms to look for, treatment options and day-to-day care. The newsletter includes tips on holistic care, nutrition - even travel with your pets.

Keep yourself and your pets happy and healthy with some help from Pet Health Focus.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:00:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Organize Enterprise</title>
<description>Our Ezine is dedicated to helping people get better organized in their personal and professional lives.  The content is geared to helping people maintain a clutter free organized home in just 10 minutes a day and helping them reach their career goals without exceeding a 40 hour work week. Issues are posted ever other week and they alternate between corporate or residential concerns.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:55:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Kitchen Cabinets</title>
<description>If you want the most organized kitchen then opting for kitchen cabinets can easily make cooking and other tasks handy. Kitchen cabinets help you to keep all the necessary items in the kitchen in proper order. They are available in the form of wooden boxes and the more advanced form of modular units that can either be purchased as stock cabinets or can be manufactured in standard sizes. The right kind of cabinets will change the overall look into trendy one. If you want your kitchen to have a perfect look you can consult a professional who will guide with the theme or color scheme befitting the home decor as well as suiting to your needs. 

The cabinets are available in two types- the face frame and the frameless. The faced frame cabinets have the front edge made of hardwood whereas the frameless types are European style cabinets having panels finished on both sides and they have simple laminated banding on the edges. The face-framed cabinets are more in demand and are very much popular. Moreover you can choose from custom cabinets, stock kitchen cabinets, and semi-custom or built-to-order cabinets. It is also necessary to choose the right kind of knobs and latches and should very well match with your cabinets. 

Remodeling the kitchen aim at the maximum use of the space available and easy access of the items required frequently for cooking. There are base cabinets made for floors and very well fitted with the drawers above, there can get two cabinets side by side, kitchen with low floor space, look good with long thin cabinets and wall mounted cabinets. Triangular cabinets are ideal for every kitchen that neatly fits into the corner of the kitchen and hides the irregularities of it. The cabinets made one above the other can also be used as it has a space in between to utilize it as a small shelf.
While organizing kitchen cabinets there is a necessity to analyze the three basic areas of the kitchen. The preparation area, the cook &amp; serve area and the sink area. This will help the easy access to the various kitchen articles and will save your time of preparing meal. 

But see to it that you get good quality kitchen cabinets. The cheap or substandard quality is usually made of thin laminates and photo-simulated wood resulting in poor drawer construction of the cabinets wherein the cabinets will not slide smoothly, the pieces will be of irregular sizes and will have no smooth fitting. So the best way is to choose the one made from durable wood and order the samples to check it genuinely before placing an order for complete set.

It is very easy to install kitchen cabinets. The dealer itself can send his own personnel or you can take the help of any other installers whom you thing can do it well. People well versed with woodworks are also efficient in doing this job. If you feel and have some skills of installing cabinets on your own will help you to save some money by doing it yourself.

Looking for more information on Kitchen Cabinets check out www.kitchenmall.net your guide to Kitchen Cabinets.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:11:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Wedding Dancer Ezine</title>
<description>Wedding Ceremonies are once again becoming popular (not that they were ever all that unpopular),
and possibly, some of the important factors of a smoothly running Wedding- may have been clouded over time with half remembered processes from having 'been' to weddings.

This can be a trap for 'new players'.
Our aim is to help guide you through the process, with ideas, of just how to go about it all.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:25:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>What Game/Toy To Avoid When Playing With Your Dog </title>
<description>Explain why certain games are not good for a dog. What to avoid when play or training a dog and basic owner attitude towards dog.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:23:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Yourkidsshop</title>
<description>Articles related to children, care, current issues etc</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:28:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Choosing Green Window Treatments</title>
<description>A guide to choosing environmentally friendly window treatments.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:43:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Declutter your House</title>
<description>Free tips on how to de-clutter your home.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:04:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Happy Cat Ezine</title>
<description>A E-zine dedicated to the happiness and wellbeing of our feline friends, aswell as putting a smile on their owners lips. Published once a month, it contains a full original cat related article, cat product reviews, competition, excerpts from a little cats diary and website updates for www.our-happy-cat.com .</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:25:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hot Flash - Sales and Deals Newsletter</title>
<description>The Hot Flash is an ezine dedicated to helping subscribers save money on grocery and household purchases.  We send out a few variations including alerts for CVS drug store, for our Coupon Database, the largest collection of grocery coupons on the web, for printable grocery coupons, coupon codes, and more.  We also publish articles about how to save money shopping, and we link back to our free grocery/stores deals discussion forum.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:25:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Expectant Fathers</title>
<description>Expectant Fathers!
Learn how to become the father you want to be (and your wife needs you to be).

As a three-time expectant father, Armin Brott is well-qualified to share the truth about maintaining peace at home as you and your partner travel the bumpy road to parenthood. 

Known by the media as Mr.Dad, Armin is frequently called on by news and entertainment networks alike to share his wisdom with national audiences. 
He hosts a nationally-syndicated weekly radio show and writes a nationally-syndicated newspaper column. 

Now you can benefit from his expertise -- at no charge.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:18:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Life Transforming Articles</title>
<description>In this life, we are all going to face difficult situations. Most people give up on life because they didn't have anyone to encourage them to keep holding on. The articles from Divine Destiny Ministries are design to educate, equip, and motivate you to become a well rounded person.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:05:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Birthing Blocks</title>
<description>Birthing Blocks is devoted to bringing evidence-based natural childbirth information to expectant mothers and their birth companions, including topics such as natural pain relief, unsafe medications, birthing tips, and natural labor induction options.  Subscribers are also able to request topics of interest and post their natural birth stories.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:45:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Compass</title>
<description>The Compass is your guide as you become the best mom you can be by becoming the best me you can be.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:03:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Stain Glass Shih Tzu</title>
<description>Shih Tzu care and general pet care information.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:58:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Self Improvement Book Newsletters</title>
<description>Shih Tzu care and general pet information.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:58:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Child-Centered Divorce</title>
<description>A resource about children and divorce for divorcing or separating parents. Weekly support, articles, expert advice, interviews and professional resources all focused on understanding the emotional, spiritual and psychological needs of children experiencing divorce or separation. Interactive support and networking on how to create a child-centered divorce and telling kids about divorce. Contributions from therapists, attorneys, mediators, educators, clergy and other professionals that counsel on divorce.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:29:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Barriere Bits</title>
<description>Keep up with what is happening around the world when it comes to child abuse: articles, website updates, reader polls, newest website pages (stories, headlines, letters from readers, pertinent child abuse information), Q &amp; A, and healing &amp; recovery tips.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:43:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Roomscapes</title>
<description>Roomscapes is a periodic ezine offering redesign tips, reviews, shopping, and professional help to assist readers use what they own to create comfortable rooms at any stage of life.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:11:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>TheADDEdge Parenting Weekly</title>
<description>Free weekly information on raising children with ADHD.  Useful tools, ideas, tips and tricks based on a proven system that works.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:52:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Real Estate Staging</title>
<description>Tips to help home owners sell their homes quickly.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:34:22 -0500</pubDate>
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