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		<title>Global Warming Can Not Melt the Polar Ice Caps From Below</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DilipDahanukar</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The Earth is being heated by the Sun every day. Almost 174,000 Terawatts of energy hits the Earth. One Terawatt is equal to one million megawatts! So the Sun is heating the Earth with 174 billion megawatts of energy! Of this, about 30% is reflected back due to the white reflectivity of the Earth which [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Earth is being heated by the Sun every day. Almost 174,000 Terawatts of energy hits the Earth. One Terawatt is equal to one million megawatts! So the Sun is heating the Earth with 174 billion megawatts of energy! Of this, about 30% is reflected back due to the white reflectivity of the Earth which is known in science as the albedo effect. So the net energy absorbed by the Earth is 122 Terawatts.</p>
<p>If so much energy is being absorbed by the Earth, it should continue to heat up and its temperature must continue to rise constantly. Within days the temp should surpass the maximum that any life could bear. All life would die and the trees whither and char.</p>
<p>But this does not happen. The Earth has its own temperature stability. Why? Because, at night the Earth radiates the heat absorbed during the day into deep space. Of the 122 TW that the Earth absorbs from the Sun, it radiates 121TW back into deep space and the difference is converted into work for moving the air, the clouds and the sea currents and tides. Radiation always takes place between two bodies, the heat going out from the hotter to the cooler body. We can actually feel this cooling effect at night, but the truth is that it is happening all 24 hours. The Earth is constantly cooling by radiating out its energy into deep space. We don&rsquo;t feel it during day because the effect of the Sun&rsquo;s radiation is to annul the cooling and go on further to warm the Earth. Over the millions of years the Earth has achieved a balance of its temperature equating the heating by the Sun and the cooling at night.</p>
<p>The sea has a vast reserve of water which is capable of absorbing the heat of the Sun without change in its temperature. Sun&rsquo;s radiation penetrates a long distance down in the water and the heat is absorbed into a very big mass of water. In places where there are algae or plankton as a mixed layer, its depth makes some difference. Observations of sea surface temperature (SST) where there was ocean mixed layer (OML) at 5 feet below surface showed a day night temperature difference of 1.5 degrees centigrade. But when the OML was 50 feet deep, the temperature difference was only just 0.1 degree!</p>
<p>The Oceans hold 1.3 billion cubic kilometers of water. Physics has given us a way to calculate the rise of temperature of water knowing its mass, specific heat and the amount of heat input. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has reported that the effect of greenhouse gases on global warming is 1.6 watts per sq. meter which works out to a heat input of 800TW on the surface area of 500 Tera sq. meters for the whole planet. This heat input for the whole year without considering the night-time radiation from the sea surface, can only raise the temperature of the sea by ? degree over a period of 111 years! It is therefore impossible for the global warming arising out of the greenhouse gases to warm the sea enough to melt the polar ice caps from underneath.</p>
<p>eMaya the expert on Climate Change, suspects that it is more likely caused by undersea volcanic activity. You can read how she plans to stop global warming in the book &lsquo;eMaya&rsquo; at www.trafford.com/08-0434</p>
<p>The author Dilip Dahanukar studied engineering in India and management in the USA. He has rich experience in corporate management and finance. His interest in environment and computer possibilities has resulted in this book <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; text-underline: single" href="http://www.trafford.com/08-0434"> ?eMaya?</a>. He spends his weekends in his forest-garden abode in the hills in India.</p>
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		<title>Moneymaking and the Benefits of Synergy</title>
		<link>http://ucsbvsa.com/2008/08/moneymaking-and-the-benefits-of-synergy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ScottPhelps</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[As I write this I have a small plumbing and remodeling project going on. I contracted with a reputable carpenter who has the skills to do the job I need done. Well, not exactly. He has the carpentry skills required, but not the plumbing. The gentleman sought out a plumber he likes dealing with and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As I write this I have a small plumbing and remodeling project going on. I contracted with a reputable carpenter who has the skills to do the job I need done. Well, not exactly. He has the carpentry skills required, but not the plumbing. The gentleman sought out a plumber he likes dealing with and has the plumber (and a helper) managing the new shower installation while he takes care of the carpentry work surrounding the plumbing. </p>
<p>Because the carpenter needed some help he also brought in a secondary carpenter to help him with demolition and reconstruction. In essence one call has resulted in at least four qualified people managing the construction project upstairs. </p>
<p>This is the value of moneymaking ideas in relation to networking. Let&rsquo;s say, for example, you have a lawnmower and weed whacker. You can manage a lot of mowing, but there may be times when a landscaper may need someone like you to clean up an area they will be working in. Let them know you&rsquo;re available to manage those duties. In turn you may find a client who needs landscaping you can bring in your landscaping friend and work with him or her to develop the idea for the client. </p>
<p>There is synergy in networking. You are likely to be able to accomplish more and branch out in new directions when you consent to blend your moneymaking idea with the skills others can bring to a project. </p>
<p>Different combinations can result in different skill sets. Ultimately by joining forces with others you can tap into a larger consumer base and a greater earnings potential. You don&rsquo;t have to go it alone. </p>
<p>It can be easy to think of a business as a lonely enterprise designed for a single entrepreneur to develop one idea and make it work for every circumstance. The truth is your idea can be a unique business &lsquo;plug and play&rsquo; that will allow others to see the possibilities in adapting your work to blend with theirs. </p>
<p>Think of people like John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Both were brilliant on their own, but together they formed a unique musical partnership that was bigger than themselves. When you added Ringo Star and George Harrison you had a musical force that impressed millions. </p>
<p>Why do you think large companies have entire teams dedicated to merger and acquisitions? They are interested in tapping into the abilities of another organization that will help them achieve positive gains throughout the entire company. </p>
<p>Synergy is a key component to business building. It&rsquo;s like merging several individual chords together to form a rope. The ultimate strength of that bonding far surpasses an individual strands. </p>
<p>Learn to collaborate with others to achieve a mutually beneficial end result. When you insist on going it alone you will likely find that you will have plenty of work to do, but it may be a more lonely affair than if you invite a few other qualified individuals to the table who have skills and abilities that compliment your own.</p>
<p>Learn to <a href="http://www.makemoneyfacts.com">Make Money Online</a> and <a href="http://www.makemoneyfacts.com">Make Money From Home</a> at MakeMoneyFacts.com. <a href="http://www.buildagreatsite.com/">Build A Website</a> in minutes at BuildAGreatSite.</p>
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		<title>Get Business Promotional Items Everyone Will Love</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JackieJohnson</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Often, when people think of business promotional items, they think of something that has little use in the real world. Maybe it is a little football that will make it to the back of the closet, or a pen with the company logo imprinted on it. That is not the case every time, though. There [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Often, when people think of business promotional items, they think of something that has little use in the real world. Maybe it is a little football that will make it to the back of the closet, or a pen with the company logo imprinted on it. That is not the case every time, though. There are a lot of products out there that can be used to advertise a business while serving an additional purpose as well. More than ever, businesses are turning to these types of products in order to make their employees happy and to get their company information into the public.</p>
<p>One of the most popular of the business promotional items is a briefcase. Employees and clients alike need briefcases, so they serve an important function. Briefcases can be purchased that have the company logo and branding information. They are available in all different styles, and can even come in leather with the company information right on the front.</p>
<p>Wine glasses and shot glasses are another of the most popular business promotional items. Bars and restaurants have found that their customers are very pleased with these products. Also, employees enjoy them as Christmas presents. They are unique and unexpected, which is something that many employees enjoy. They can have anything imprinted on them that the employer wishes, so they can be very meaningful to employees.</p>
<p>There are also business promotional items that are exercise equipment. People can find well made fitness equipment to help them and their employees work out. This establishes the importance of employee fitness and gives employees that extra push needed in order to begin working out. Also, healthy employees can help drive down insurance premiums, so many business owners are using this means to push employee fitness.</p>
<p>Clothing is something else that many companies are beginning to buy for their employees. Many companies offer nice clothing and have a wide variety. From polo shirts to jackets, the apparel carries the company logo. Employees like getting the clothing to fill their closets and broaden their selection, and employers benefit from the advertising.</p>
<p>Some employees even use clothing that is branded with company information as a reward or an incentive. For example, some employees allow their employees to wear such clothing on Fridays instead of wearing a suit and tie to work.</p>
<p>There are many items to choose from. The world of footballs and pens has been gone for a long time. Now, companies offer marketing items that people actually get excited about having. Businesses are realizing that marketing can be incredibly functional in more ways that just advertising. With the right items, employers are able to give their employees important things that will help them fulfill their job functions at a higher level.</p>
<p>My Logo Imprinted is a great source to find all of the above listed items and more. They offer briefcases, drink ware, and exercise equipment, but that is just the beginning. Their selection of apparel is unrivaled. They have quick production times and offer low minimum orders. For more information, visit them online at http://www.mylogoimprinted.com.</p>
<p>We are proud to provide you with 1,000?s of promotional products that you can view just by the click of a button. Constantly striving to give you the absolute best customer service, innovative ideas. For more information on business promotional items visit <a href="http://www.mylogoimprinted.com" title="http://www.mylogoimprinted.com" target="_blank">http://www.mylogoimprinted.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Personalized Hats Are a Fun Item For Businesses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JackieJohnson</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Companies know they need to get their business name and logo out to the public. They want to have household recognition. They also want to be able to achieve that in an affordable way.Personalized hats get the message across that companies want while being affordable enough to pass out to a large number of people. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Companies know they need to get their business name and logo out to the public. They want to have household recognition. They also want to be able to achieve that in an affordable way.Personalized hats get the message across that companies want while being affordable enough to pass out to a large number of people. They are fun items that many people will enjoy as well.</p>
<p>There are many reasons a company should consider getting personalized hats to pass out to employees and customers. They are an incredibly popular product. Employees and customers will wear them often, which means they will advertise for the company. They are a low key way to get a company&rsquo;s name out to the public. People often throw on a cap when leaving the house and that can mean great advertising for companies.</p>
<p>They are also affordable. Personalized hats can be bought at a bulk price rate from many companies. That means that a business can purchase hundreds of them without going into debt. Because they are so affordable, they make great mass giveaways at events such as trade shows. They are also perfect for company events like picnics.</p>
<p>They are a casual item which can be worn to most places, which means they fit well into people&rsquo;s lifestyles. Also, unlike a shirt, they can be worn every day, so they generate even more advertising than other items. While a t-shirt can only be worn once before it has to go through the laundry, a hat can be worn every day.</p>
<p>Possibly most importantly, people enjoy wearing hats. Many people like getting new hats, and it is a fun product for them. When a company can advertise in a fun way that people enjoy, they are much more likely to get their message across.</p>
<p>Personalized hats come in a wide variety of styles. They vary from knit to baseball caps. Companies can get whatever style they think will best fit the message the company is trying to get across. A business that works with the younger generation may go with the knit, while a more traditional company may choose to go with a baseball cap. No matter what they choose, they will be able to find a company that carries it.</p>
<p>Size is also not as much of a worry with this type of product. While clothing can offer problems with sizes, hats are generally one size fits all. That makes them a much easier product to pass out. They can be given to multiple people, without worrying about running out of certain sizes. Giving out this type of gift does not take nearly as much planning because size is not an issue.</p>
<p>My Logo Imprinted offers a wide variety of merchandise that is perfect for advertising. Their products make employees and customers alike very happy. If a customer wants a product that is not in their inventory, they will do their best to use their resources to produce that product. They have a fast turnaround service and offer quality products with every sale. For more information, visit them online at http://www.mylogoimprinted.com.</p>
<p>We are proud to provide you with 1,000?s of promotional products that you can view just by the click of a button. Constantly striving to give you the absolute best customer service, innovative ideas, and quality products. For information on personalized hats visit <a href="http://www.mylogoimprinted.com" title="http://www.mylogoimprinted.com" target="_blank">http://www.mylogoimprinted.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Huge Selection Of Promotional Merchandise</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ErikWillis</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Promotional merchandise varies greatly from one business to the next. There are companies that offer well made and useful products, while others offer products that can be viewed as tacky. When a company purchases professionally made products, they are able to market themselves in the way they wish. The advertising possibilities are in their hands, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Promotional merchandise varies greatly from one business to the next. There are companies that offer well made and useful products, while others offer products that can be viewed as tacky. When a company purchases professionally made products, they are able to market themselves in the way they wish. The advertising possibilities are in their hands, and they can create the message they want to get across to customers. They can then mass produce that message so it can reach all of their customers.</p>
<p>There is a lot of trendy promotional merchandise available. Companies can buy computer accessories to market their company. If it is a hi-tech company that employs a lot of technical staff, or if business is often done at Wi-Fi hot spots, that kind of product would go over very well. The company can use their branding information on the item so it will advertise for the company every time it is used. It is unique in the sense that many companies do not market in that way, so it will stand out to customers.</p>
<p>Gardening supplies also come as promotional merchandise. Businesses can find well made supplies to pass out to employees and customers. The supplies encourage outdoor activity, and put the company&rsquo;s name right out there on the front lawns of the users. It is always good for a company to combine marketing along with an activity that people enjoy. It incorporates a positive marketing strategy.</p>
<p>Offices can also get products that are eco friendly for the environmentally conscious. These products can send a positive message to employees and customers. Showing an interest in the environment is seen as a very positive thing. Businesses can come off as forward thinking and trend setters by giving away eco friendly items. This can help to expand their customer base.</p>
<p>Companies also like using items such as messenger bags to get their company information across. Right now, messenger bags are incredibly popular and they can help a company advertise while using an item that people really enjoy carrying and will to be useful on a day to day basis. Employees and customers alike will enjoy the use of free messenger bag.</p>
<p>There are many reasons for offices to use promotional merchandise for marketing purposes. Mostly, it markets the company in a fun way and allows for the company to have more recognition. That can add to business, which will then increase revenue. Also, it is a way to give something back to the customers, which customers will appreciate. It can be seen as a thank you to customers for their business and show that the business plans to continue its dedicated service.</p>
<p>There is one company that can help market a business in all of the above mentioned ways. My Logo Imprinted offers all of the mentioned products and helps businesses gain recognition. It specializes in products that are useful and also advertises for companies. They have fun products available, as well as products that can help make work easier. For more information, visit them online at <a href="http://www.mylogoimprinted.com" title="http://www.mylogoimprinted.com" target="_blank">http://www.mylogoimprinted.com</a>.</p>
<p>We are proud to provide you with 1,000?s of promotional products that you can view just by the click of a button. Constantly striving to give you the absolute best customer service, innovative ideas. For more information on promotional merchandise visit <a href="http://www.mylogoimprinted.com" title="http://www.mylogoimprinted.com" target="_blank">http://www.mylogoimprinted.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>A Custom Jacket Makes A Great Employee Incentive</title>
		<link>http://ucsbvsa.com/2008/08/a-custom-jacket-makes-a-great-employee-incentive/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ErikWillis</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Companies that want to achieve a unique look for their employees are using a custom jacket to dress their staff up. The apparel can add a look that is distinct to the company. Companies can choose either a casual or a dressy look when outfitting their employees. While it is a great item to have, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Companies that want to achieve a unique look for their employees are using a custom jacket to dress their staff up. The apparel can add a look that is distinct to the company. Companies can choose either a casual or a dressy look when outfitting their employees. While it is a great item to have, employers need to be mindful of certain things. As with any product, there are good and bad companies that consumers can purchase from, so they need to know what to look for when shopping.</p>
<p>When choosing a custom jacket, employers need to make sure it is well made. If it is poorly constructed, it will be a waste of money. There is no sense in giving employees an item that is going to fall apart quickly. Frayed material will make the business look bad. A poorly constructed item is worse than not having the product at all. The proper workmanship must go into this kind of apparel.</p>
<p>Style is also incredibly important. Employees are not going to want to wear something that looks bad, and companies should not advertise with something that is out of style. Some companies offer great styles, while others are behind in the times. That is why it is important for employers to know the current trends when looking for a custom jacket.</p>
<p>When an employer finds a good style, he should also make sure that the style goes with different types of apparel. It is important that the item can be worn to different functions and look good in the process. If the item is only for casual events or only for elegant events, it will not be able to benefit employees in all possible ways.</p>
<p>It is also important that the employer gets a sample of the work before it is completed. That way, he can be certain that his vision is the same as the company&rsquo;s who is creating the product. No one wants to get a box full of apparel that does not look the way that was planned. It can be incredibly discouraging. When ordering a custom jacket, it is important that it looks the way it was intended to look.</p>
<p>The sizes offered are also important. Employees range in size, and an employer does not want to discriminate against bigger or smaller people by being unable to offer them a product that everyone else is wearing. Instead, employers need to find a company that offers a wide selection of sizes. That way, if an employee that is bigger or smaller than the others gets hired, he can have the apparel too. That will save the company from doing some embarrassing explaining.</p>
<p>My Logo Imprinted offers the most current styles, along with classic looks that never go out of style. They offer a free virtual sample before the order is produced, and they offer a wide variety of sizes that will fit almost all people. The company has offered its services to many satisfied customers. For more information or to place an order, visit them online at http://www.mylogoimprinted.com</p>
<p>We are proud to provide you with 1,000?s of promotional products that you can view just by the click of a button. Constantly striving to give you the absolute best customer service, innovative ideas, and quality products. For more information on custom jacket visit <a href="http://www.mylogoimprinted.com" title="http://www.mylogoimprinted.com" target="_blank">http://www.mylogoimprinted.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>How You&#8217;ve Tried to Hide Your Varicose Vein</title>
		<link>http://ucsbvsa.com/2008/08/how-youve-tried-to-hide-your-varicose-vein/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethMunoz</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[People are really quite ingenious when it comes to hiding things about their personal appearance that they don&#8217;t like. Guys wear baseball caps to cover their baldness, Women wear pantyhose with built-in support to control a sagging midriff.
As for you, you have to admit that you&#8217;re very proud of the ways you&#8217;ve come up with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People are really quite ingenious when it comes to hiding things about their personal appearance that they don&#8217;t like. Guys wear baseball caps to cover their baldness, Women wear pantyhose with built-in support to control a sagging midriff.</p>
<p>As for you, you have to admit that you&#8217;re very proud of the ways you&#8217;ve come up with to hide your varicose vein. It&#8217;s a good thing you have an imagination, because lesser people would have done something &#8220;normal&#8221;, like having the varicose vein treated by a dermatologist.</p>
<p>You first encountered your varicose vein a year ago in the shower while you were shaving your legs. You admit it, you don&#8217;t shave your legs during the winter much, so your varicose vein could have been there for a couple of months before it was actually discovered.</p>
<p>Had the shampoo not been running into your eyes, you probably would have looked at the varicose vein for a really, really long time. Yes, you were that shocked. There is was, a monstrous greenish purple vein protruding from what was once a very nice leg. You hurriedly finished shaving your legs, and plotted your next plan of action.</p>
<p>The location of the vein was in the most annoying spot. If it had been farther up your leg it certainly would have been more convenient. However, this vein is not your friend, and has decided to park itself right on the side of your knee.</p>
<p>You have a professional job, and are not much in the habit of wearing pantsuits. You prefer to wear short skirts, and up until now haven&#8217;t had to use pantyhose. Darn it, now you&#8217;re going to have to stop wearing those rhinestone open-toed shoes you got while on vacation!</p>
<p>If you have to wear pantyhose, you want to at least make a statement with it. So, you&#8217;ve decided to get white pantyhose &ndash; it should go very nicely with your black skirt. Unfortunately, once you put on the pantyhose, you realize that not only do you look like you&#8217;re five years old, but the vein shows through anyway.</p>
<p>Well, that was the end of that idea! You move on to more drastic measures. You read somewhere that celebrities hide their imperfections with body makeup. Well, if that works for them, it should work for you! Except, you don&#8217;t have any body makeup. Well, your concealer will have to do the trick. You dab a copious amount on your leg, and head off to work.</p>
<p>It turns out that wasn&#8217;t the best idea, either. Your face and legs are slightly different shades, and now it looks like you have a big bruise on your leg. That night after work, you go through your closet for more ideas. Leggings? Too boring. Longer skirts? Not a chance. Hair kerchief? Yes! You&#8217;ve decided to tie a kerchief (lightly) around your leg to hide that blemish once and for all. Well, maybe you should have gone to see a dermatologist after all. Oh well, who cares what people think, it&#8217;s a fashion statement!</p>
<p>More information on <a href='http://www.veindirectory.org/content/varicose_veins.asp'>varicose veins</a>, <a href='http://www.veindirectory.org/content/laser_light_therapy.asp'>laser treatment spider veins</a> and a <a href='http://www.veindirectory.org/procedure/laser-light-therapy/TN/Clarksville'>Clarksville</a> vein clinic of Tennessee in your area is just a click away.</p>
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		<title>The Tattoo Process is an Interesting One</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most ancient forms of self-expression is getting body art done. Body art has been done by various cultures for thousands of years. Nowadays, it is still just as popular, and many people around the world have been &#8220;inked&#8221;.
The tattoo process starts with finding the right place. There are dozens of artists in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most ancient forms of self-expression is getting body art done. Body art has been done by various cultures for thousands of years. Nowadays, it is still just as popular, and many people around the world have been &#8220;inked&#8221;.</p>
<p>The tattoo process starts with finding the right place. There are dozens of artists in the radius of any given city, so it&#8217;s important to, rather than just find one based on a cool webpage, actually visit the parlor itself. The parlor should be spotlessly clean, and everything surgically sanitized. Of course, a little extra creativity in the d?cor is also great!</p>
<p>The next step in the tattoo process is checking out a tattoo artist&#8217;s portfolio. Most people who are ready to get a tattoo will do so because they already have a particular sketch in mind. It&#8217;s extremely important to select an artist that can accommodate your tattoo request. For example, you might want to have a color tattoo done, but if an artist&#8217;s specialty is black and gray, then that will easily be seen in the artist&#8217;s portfolio.</p>
<p>When you have found a tattoo artist that you feel will give you the tattoo you want, then the next step in the tattoo process is to talk with the artist about placement, etc. If possible, bring an example of the tattoo that you want, so that the artist will have a point of reference. Also, the artist might want to embellish the design a little bit, so give the artist time to sketch the tattoo (this will take an hour or so, so go have something to eat while you wait).</p>
<p>Once the artist is done sketching the tattoo, the next step in the tattoo process is the one you&#8217;ve actually been waiting for: Getting the tattoo. You&#8217;ll be asked to lie down, and stay very still. If you&#8217;re a guy looking to get a tattoo, the artist will first shave any hair away from the area.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll notice that for sanitary reasons, the artist will be wearing gloves, and will first have to put new needles in the tattooing machine. This is for sanitary purposes, as reputable artists should never use the same tattooing needle twice.</p>
<p>A common misconception is that all tattoos are drawn free-hand on the body. Even the most skillful artist will make mistakes sometimes, and it&#8217;s definitely not a good idea to make a mistake on skin! So, what&#8217;ll happen is that the artist will use the sketch created before (which is now on transferable paper) and, transfer the sketch onto your skin much like you would a temporary tattoo.</p>
<p>The tattoo will be completed from there much like a coloring book, in which the artist will go over the sketch and fill in the necessary areas. During the process, you might notice that there&#8217;s a little bit of stinging. That&#8217;s because the tattoo machine is making the needle go in and out of the skin very quickly, injecting the upper layers of the skin. Yes, tattooing is\serious business!</p>
<p>More information on the <a href='http://www.tattoohealth.org/content/process.asp'>tattoo removal</a> process, <a href='http://www.tattoohealth.org/content/whatislaserremoval.asp'>removed tattoos</a> and a <a href='http://www.tattoohealth.org/procedure/laser-resurfacing/FL/Pembroke-Pines'>Pembroke Pines</a> tattoo removal clinic of Florida in your area is just a click away.</p>
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		<title>How to Deal With Melasma</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JimBentley</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The world would be a different place if everyone had clear complexions. Teenagers wouldn&#8217;t be as angsty, and grown women wouldn&#8217;t be as annoyed. Alas, however, people have all different kinds of complexions &#8211; usually ones with imperfections, and you&#8217;re certainly no exception.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The world would be a different place if everyone had clear complexions. Teenagers wouldn&#8217;t be as angsty, and grown women wouldn&#8217;t be as annoyed. Alas, however, people have all different kinds of complexions &ndash; usually ones with imperfections, and you&#8217;re certainly no exception.</p>
<p>Specifically, you have recently been diagnosed with Melasma, and are trying to find ways to effectively deal with it. While you&#8217;re certainly glad that you took birth control pills when you did, you&#8217;re not so thrilled at one of the side-effects was Melasma.</p>
<p>Of course, it wasn&#8217;t just the birth control pills that triggered the Melasma, it was also all those summer days you spent outside tanning. The prolonged exposure to the sun&#8217;s rays triggered the production of melanin, so that now you have brown patches on your face.</p>
<p>It started simply, with just a little patch of brown showing up on your nose. You thought nothing of it, just assuming that it must have been a patch of freckles &ndash; you do have a pale complexion, after all. However, a few weeks later, you noticed that there was even more patches of light brown slowly spreading across your face. It was then that you decided to go see a dermatologist.</p>
<p>You were happy to know that your Melasma wasn&#8217;t something that was serious. Instead, it was, and is, going to be more of an annoyance than anything else. As for treatment, you could go the expensive route, with injections and chemical peels, but so far none of these treatments have been proven without a doubt to work.</p>
<p>So, your dermatologist tells you to go a far simpler route, and instead wear lots of SPF as well as stay out of the sun. You cringe. You love being in the sun as much as you can, because it&#8217;s just so nice, and warm, and comforting, and&hellip;hey! It&#8217;s also a great extra a source of Vitamin D, right? Your dermatologist says yes, in moderation it is, but no more sun tanning for you.</p>
<p>You walk into your local drugstore feeling defeated. You stare at the long aisle of SPFs, and decide that you&#8217;ll choose the one that comes in the cute bottle. Your dermatologist told you to choose an SPF of at least 30, so that&#8217;s what you&#8217;ve done. You&#8217;re not too thrilled at how greasy the SPF feels though. Plus, after just a few days of using your new SPF, you&#8217;re starting to smell suspiciously like a cucumber.</p>
<p>You have to admit, you were kind of surprised that you can get an unhealthy amount of UV rays just from driving in the car. You do happen to do a lot of driving, so that&#8217;s probably another thing that contributed to your skin problem. Well, you&#8217;ve decided that, rather than lathering up with SPF (okay, you still will on your face) every time you plan on going in your car, it&#8217;s better to wear that nice white hoodie you have. After all, white does a great job of deflecting sunlight. Heck, it works for desert nomads!</p>
<p>More information on <a href='http://www.dermanetwork.org/information/melasma.asp'>melasma</a>, <a href='http://www.dermanetwork.org/information/fraxel.asp'>Fraxel</a> skin care treatments and a <a href='http://www.dermanetwork.org/city//Honolulu/HI/Skin+Rejuvenation'>Honolulu</a> skin clinic of Hawaii in your area is just a click away.</p>
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		<title>Should You be an Egg Donor?</title>
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		<dc:creator>JimBentley</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, you&#8217;ve seen hard times before, but nothing like this. You&#8217;ve had to sell your car, and use your bike or your legs to get you everywhere. You&#8217;re two months behind on your rent, and you just got a notice in the mail saying that your electricity will be cut off tomorrow unless you pay [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well, you&#8217;ve seen hard times before, but nothing like this. You&#8217;ve had to sell your car, and use your bike or your legs to get you everywhere. You&#8217;re two months behind on your rent, and you just got a notice in the mail saying that your electricity will be cut off tomorrow unless you pay your bill immediately. You definitely need more money, and soon.</p>
<p>You used to joke about being so broke you might have to become an egg donor, but now the possibility of it looms in front of you. When you were in college, you lived down the hall from a girl who had found herself in a situation much like you find yourself now. She too was broke, and decided to just go right ahead and become an egg donor. It was a good decision for her. She ended up being able to pay her rent, and had a little extra until she got a job.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ve seen ads in magazines (you read them at the library since you&#8217;re too poor to actually buy one) begging women to come be an egg donor. These ads say that you&#8217;ll be paid thousands of dollars if you give this chance to an infertile couple. It&#8217;s an interesting thought, being given the opportunity to make money and help people at the same time.</p>
<p>Then reality sets in. Being an egg donor is one heck of a responsibility. You have to go through a stringent interview process, and then go through a period of time in which you prepare your body for the operation. It&#8217;s not the interview that bothers you. You know that you&#8217;re a healthy, drug-free woman, it&#8217;s the operation part that scares you, since you&#8217;ve heard it&#8217;s a painful recovery.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s also the issue of giving away a part of yourself to complete strangers. After all, once you give up some of your eggs, you won&#8217;t have any idea where they&#8217;re going to go. Someday, any random kid that you see on the street could be yours. You&#8217;re not too sure if you&#8217;re ready to be completely detached from such a situation.</p>
<p>The girl you knew in college had absolutely no plans of ever becoming a mother. She figured that she might as well give her eggs away to someone who&#8217;d need them. You know that someday, when you&#8217;ve found the right guy and have a steady job, you&#8217;d like to be a mother. Would you be able to look at your children each day and not think about the other children, biologically yours, that might also exist?</p>
<p>You&#8217;ve come to the conclusion that you&#8217;re poor, but not so poor as to yet give up a part of yourself that you&#8217;re saving for your own family. Perhaps it&#8217;s a selfish decision, but it&#8217;s the one that you feel the best about making. You also have a newfound respect for people who do become donors. You admire them for having the courage to give their eggs in support of the best cause of all: Creating life.</p>
<p>More information on being an <a href='http://www.fertilityproregistry.com/content/egg_donation.asp'>egg donor</a>, how to help with <a href='http://www.fertilityproregistry.com/content/massage.asp'>infertility</a> and a <a href='http://www.fertilityproregistry.com/procedure/egg-donation/CA/Tarzana'>Tarzana</a> fertility clinic of California in your area is just a click away.</p>
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