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	<title>Daily Blurb</title>
	<link>http://www.dailyblurb.info</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Shopping Based on Recommendations from Friends</title>
		<link>http://www.dailyblurb.info/2008/10/08/shopping-based-on-recommendations-from-friends/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Ideas]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[best coffee maker]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[best coffee makers]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[best coffee pot]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I rely heavily on the opinions of others to help me make buying decisions.  I feel that if I am looking for the best coffee maker, then if my friends share their experiences with me, they can help me make a better buying decision.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I would have to say that I&#8217;m a cautious shopper and that I don&#8217;t usually try something without first consulting my friends. You see, I believe that their opinions are very important in that they help me to pick out the best products on the market based on their experiences that they have shared with me. </p>
<p>For example, when I decided that I was looking for the <a href="http://www.bestcoffeemakers.org">best coffee maker</a> and <a href="http://www.bestcoffeemakers.org">best coffee pot</a> on the market, I knew that I would have to ask my friends for their opinions so that I would have some basis to compare with the advice given to me by the sales clerk in the store. I just want to make sure that I was as educated as possible as to which were the <a href="http://www.bestcoffeemakers.org">best coffee makers</a> on the market so that I would make the best decision I came to my purchase. </p>
<p>I also find that getting opinions of others helps you recognize when the sales clerk either doesn&#8217;t know what they&#8217;re talking about or is flat out lying to you. I realize that most sales clerks are honest, but having a warning system to advise me if something isn&#8217;t quite right is invaluable when shopping. </p>
<p>So next time you&#8217;re in the market to buy something new, ask your friends for their recommendations in the usually you will buy a good product the first time.</p>
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		<title>Better Than All the Rest</title>
		<link>http://www.dailyblurb.info/2008/10/07/better-than-all-the-rest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Life]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[aisle runner]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[custom aisle runner]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[custom aisle runners]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I knew that my marriage to the woman that I loved was going to be very important and I vowed that I would participate in the wedding planning to make the ceremony truly special.  I decided that adding a custom aisle runner would be an important addition to the wedding, though I had to go online to order one.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I asked my future wife to marry me I knew that I was going to go through one of the most important events of my life. Besides the fact that I loved the girl deeply, I wanted to show her how much I truly loved her through the care and attention that I would give to the wedding planning. </p>
<p>Now be the first admit that I&#8217;m no wedding planner, but any there are some simple things that I could do and suggest to make our wedding one of the best that has ever been. I figured that the key was to pay attention to the little details such as picking out a <a href="http://www.signatureweddingaislerunners.com/">custom aisle runner</a> and those little details would come together to make a wonderful wedding. </p>
<p>After phoning around to number wedding stores in our area, I learned that most of them didn&#8217;t have any idea as to what an <a href="http://www.signatureweddingaislerunners.com/">aisle runner</a> was. No, I didn&#8217;t make it up, so instead I decided to go online to see what I could find. </p>
<p>Thankfully there was a number of <a href="http://www.signatureweddingaislerunners.com/">custom aisle runners</a> available from a handful of websites and I was able to find one that truly represent what I felt about this girl. </p>
<p>Even now, almost 5 years later, people still talk about how amazing our wedding really was.</p>
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		<title>Happy to be a Guinea Pig</title>
		<link>http://www.dailyblurb.info/2008/09/24/happy-to-be-a-guinea-pig/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:48:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Twyla</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Ideas]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[beauty academy]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[beauty school]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[hair school]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As an adult, I have tried to stretch my money whenever possible.  I found out by accident that if you go down to your local beauty school that you can usually get a discount on their services for letting the students practice on you - they sure do a good job.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have found that in my adult life that I have made an effort to find ways to stretch the dollars that I have into as much as possible.&#160; This has included everything from looking in flyers for sales, cutting coupons and taking advantage of specials whenever possible.&#160; But I have also figured out something else that works that I would like to share with you that I learned at my local <a href="http://www.fiorio.com/">hair school</a>.</p>
<p>You see, I accidentally went into the local <a href="http://www.fiorio.com/">beauty academy</a> to ask about their spa packages if they had any.&#160; The helpful woman behind the desk gave me a pamphlet detailing what they offered and their prices.</p>
<p>When I got home to read it, I realized that the <a href="http://www.fiorio.com/">beauty school</a> gave deep discounts as we would be guinea pigs for the students.</p>
<p>In fact, that is all I do now - for letting the students practice on me, I can stretch my dollar even further than before - and I haven&#8217;t had a bad experience yet.</p>
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		<title>Software that I Cannot Live Without</title>
		<link>http://www.dailyblurb.info/2008/09/11/software-that-i-cannot-live-without/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Computers]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Akeeper password manager]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Atomic Watch]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[software tools]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of software packages that I use on a daily basis to make my life that much easier.  Some examples would be Atomic Watch to monitor my website and AKeeper password manager to keep track of all my passwords.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a number of software packages that I use on a daily basis that I just couldn&#8217;t live without.&#160; In fact, as sad as it sounds, without these certain pieces of software, I just don&#8217;t know what I would do - I would be lost without them.</p>
<p>I depend heavily on <a href="http://www.info-pack.com/awatch/">Atomic Watch</a> to monitor whether or not my website is having problems.&#160; It is a website monitoring package that made a lot more sense to me than paying a monthly fee to do the same thing.&#160; I have been using it for some time now, and it has been invaluable tool to ensure that my money making websites are always online.</p>
<p>I also depend on the convenience that <a href="http://www.info-pack.com/akeeper/">AKeeper password manager</a> gives me.&#160; With the number of sites that I am a member on increases, it is getting harder and harder to remember all those passwords since I have been making sure that each site has a different one.</p>
<p>Needless to say, without these <a href="http://www.info-pack.com/">software tools</a>, I wouldn&#8217;t be able to use my computer as effectively.</p>
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		<title>One Stop Job Shop</title>
		<link>http://www.dailyblurb.info/2008/09/10/one-stop-job-shop/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dailyblurb.info/2008/09/10/one-stop-job-shop/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:22:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Employment]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[accounting jobs in Australia]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Australian customer service job listings]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[jobs in Australia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I have been really frustrated with the amount of time spent finding a job - most of it is just wasting your time dropping off resumes.  Thankfully, I was able to find a site that listed jobs in Australia and that would allow me to submit my application from home - which is just perfect for me.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of my biggest frustrations over the years with respect to looking for a job has been the fact that you need to visit many different employers to basically drop off the same piece of paper (your resume) at each one.&#160; Not only is this a big waste of time but it can result in one getting very frustrated with the lack of results during a job hunt. </p>
<p>So for the past couple of years while applying for <a href="http://www.dreamjob.com.au/jobs/Accounting">accounting jobs in Australia</a>, I have been looking for some kind of one-stop job shop where I could do all my job hunting as well is fill out as many applications at one time as possible. </p>
<p>It wasn&#8217;t until I was talking to a good friend who had found some <a href="http://www.dreamjob.com.au/jobs/Customer%20Service">Australian customer service job listings</a> on a website that I found what I was looking for.&#160; He mentioned to me a great website that listed many <a href="http://www.dreamjob.com.au/">jobs in Australia</a> and had the facilities to allow you to submit your application as well. </p>
<p>From now on, I&#8217;ll rely on the resources provided by the site as well as others on the Internet to make my job hunting as efficient as possible.</p>
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		<title>Good Television Advice</title>
		<link>http://www.dailyblurb.info/2008/09/08/good-television-advice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dailyblurb.info/2008/09/08/good-television-advice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Ideas]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[buy a TV screen protector]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[TV screen protection]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[After watching a television program last night, I know that I will need to buy a TV screen protector when I upgrade to a flat screen TV.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was watching a television show last night about the new HD televisions.&#160; They were demonstrating the differences between this new technology and the old tube-style televisions.&#160; I was shocked at how small they were and that they could be so much clearer than my Sony television right in front of me.</p>
<p>What I did learn from the program was that they were not perfect.&#160; You see, unlike the glass <a href="http://www.tv-armor.com/">TV screen protection</a> that the old tube televisions had, these ones were more likely to be damaged if you weren&#8217;t careful.</p>
<p>They recommended on the program to <a href="http://www.tv-armor.com/shop.php">buy a TV screen protector</a> to ensure that the flat screen televisions would last as long as they are rated for.&#160; It not only made sure that the screen would not be disturbed, but it also made it much easier to keep the screen clean.</p>
<p>So, I think that when I take the plunge and get a new television, I will make sure to get something to protect the screen - what can I say, it was good advice.</p>
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		<title>Fixing My Computer</title>
		<link>http://www.dailyblurb.info/2008/09/06/fixing-my-computer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dailyblurb.info/2008/09/06/fixing-my-computer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:59:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Computers]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[adware]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[SpyHunter]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[SpyHunter review]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I love my computer except when it isn't working properly.  For me, usually spyware is a problem and I rely on SpyHunter to fix my computer.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Computers usually work great until they have a problem - then they can become a real headache.&#160; Unless you are some sort of computer guru, you will usually find these &quot;little&quot; problems can take up a lot of your time.</p>
<p>But there are some software products on the market that can help you keep your computer running smoothly.&#160; Chances are you are familiar with some of them such as anti-virus software and you probably use them on a daily basis.</p>
<p>Once in awhile, my computer &quot;catches&quot; some adware and gets sick.&#160; This usually happens when I go outside of the regular sites that I visit, and I&#8217;ll admit that it is my fault.&#160; Actually, a couple of years ago I was in this exact situation and I was looking for a solution.</p>
<p>The solution came in the form of a software product names <a href="http://www.usfreeads.com/1350731-cls.html">SpyHunter</a>.&#160; You see, I happened upon a <a href="http://www.usfreeads.com/1350731-cls.html">SpyHunter review</a> while looking for a way to fix my computer, and once I read about it, I knew that I had found the solution.</p>
<p>In fact, I still use it to this day.&#160; For me, SpyHunter makes getting rid of adware very easy.</p>
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		<title>Opening a Health Food Store</title>
		<link>http://www.dailyblurb.info/2008/09/05/opening-a-health-food-store/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dailyblurb.info/2008/09/05/opening-a-health-food-store/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:34:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[barley grass]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[chlorella]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[spirulina]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I had always dreamed of owning a business that would be able to help people.  Litlle did I know that I would be ordering chlorella and spirulina for my new health food store that will be opening shortly.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of my dreams since I was a young child was to own my own business.&#160; For some kids, that is mostly a common dream, but I wanted mine to be slightly different - I wanted to be in a position to help other people.</p>
<p>At an early age, it was evident that I would work in the health industry in some capacity, but I really didn&#8217;t know exactly what I was going to do.&#160; It was at this point in my life I was introduced to wheat grass (and later I would use <a href="http://barleygrass.gojiking.co.uk/">barley grass</a>) and I thought that I could help the world with alternative medicine.</p>
<p>What I didn&#8217;t realize is that years later, I would be placing orders for <a href="http://chlorella.gojiking.co.uk/">chlorella</a> and <a href="http://spirulina.gojiking.co.uk/">spirulina</a> for my new health food store.</p>
<p>Needless to say, it has been a great journey, and I can&#8217;t wait to see how well the store does in its&#8217; first week.</p>
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		<title>Early Morning Calendar Photo Selection</title>
		<link>http://www.dailyblurb.info/2008/09/03/early-morning-calendar-photo-selection/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dailyblurb.info/2008/09/03/early-morning-calendar-photo-selection/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:03:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Daily Blurb]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Employment]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[stock photo]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[stock photography]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[stock photos royalty free]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Every year, our company puts out a calendar for our customers.  It is our big marketing moment of the year and our customers expect nothing short of perfection.  We use stock photos to populate the calendar which we are picking tonight.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It seems that every year, our company likes to offer a unique calendar to our customers.&#160; Now, that is perhaps our crowning marketing vehicle as most people wait all year for a copy.&#160; Though that may sound like something exciting, the problem comes down to that we do it at the last minute each year, which usually results in an all-nighter.</p>
<p>That is exactly what is happening tonight, and it is seven hours since we closed for business for the day.&#160; In that time, we have been searching for some <a title="Stock Photo Royalty Free" href="http://www.zstockphoto.com">stock photos royalty free</a> that we can use for the calendar.&#160; We used to get a photographer to take the pictures for us, but the amount of money that we were charged was getting out of hand, so we switched.</p>
<p>Now, we find any <a title="Stock Photo" href="http://www.zstockphoto.com">stock photo</a> that we need online at the many <a title="Stock Photography" href="http://www.zstockphoto.com">stock photography</a> websites out there.&#160; In some respects, it has become easier, but it would be nice to not have to work all night for a change - maybe we can start early next year.</p>
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		<title>Live Action Role Playing</title>
		<link>http://www.dailyblurb.info/2008/09/02/live-action-role-playing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:07:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Fun]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[larp costume armor]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[larp game]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[roleplaying]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I was recently introduced to live action roleplaying by a friend of mine when I attended my first larp game.  I was amazed at the larp costume armor that some of the players had and I tried it on to see what it was like.  From now on, live action roleplaying games will be my game of choice.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was recently introduced to a live action roleplaying club in my home town.&#160; I had never tried it before, but with my experience playing Dungeons and Dragons as a youth, I thought that it would be something that I would be interested in.</p>
<p>Since it was my first <a href="http://www.alliancelarp.com/">larp game</a>, I had to be explained how things worked and what to expect.&#160; I thought that it would be similar to the pen and paper roleplaying games that I had played in the past, and I was right.&#160; But, instead of just imagining things in my head, we actually acted it out which was a new experience for me.</p>
<p>I was particularly impressed by the <a href="http://www.larp-armor.com/">larp costume armor</a> that some of the players had - it was really quite amazing.&#160; After the game, I asked to try some of it on, and it was a lot heavier than I had imagined.</p>
<p>Needless to say, I think that the traditional roleplaying games will be less satisfying now - there is just something about playing the game in real life.</p>
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