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<title>Jane Van Velsen - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Began as a copywriter in advertising agencies such as Ogilvy & Mather, Rapp Collins and The Marketing Store. Has written multiple marketing proposals for FMCG and retail clients like Makro, Gillette, Sun International, Jet Stores, Beacon Sweets as well as jingles, ad copy, leaflets, strap lines etc. Jane is a published novelist. She currently writes for female glossies and financial magazines as well as newspapers on a freelance basis. Jane is the founder of Social Media Shop Ltd and offers full social media marketing services as well as online training tutorials for those wishing to learn more about social media ... ]]></description>
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<title>Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST) And Bowen Therapy - Find Out The Difference Today</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Neurostructural Integration Technique was developed from Bowen therapy in the 90' in Australia, however there are some significant differences between those two spinal techniques. Many Bowen therapist take they work to the next level by using Neurostructural Integration Technique, which allow them to address more difficult cases.]]></description>
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<title>Using Mantras to Attract Life Partners</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:42:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to ancient Vedic texts, everything is made up of sound. The Power of Words - In fact, today we know that sound or vibration (sound at its essence) is the purest form of energy and it affects us deeply on an emotional and physical level. Think how words affect each of us.]]></description>
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<title>Back Pain - How to Determine the Cause of Your Pain</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:17:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Back pain sufferers know only too well that relief is not easy to find, especially when the pain is concentrated in the lower back. Lower back pain is a problem a lot of people share and just don't know what to do about it. The spine is the conduit to many...]]></description>
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<title>Breathing Your Way Back to Optimum Health on a Holiday Retreat</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:46:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the delights of a retreat or holiday of any nature is that you come away feeling refreshed and energised again. It's difficult to maintain that feeling. Deva Premal & Miten use a variety of breathing, song and mantra to help you to maintain that level of energy once you have returned home. This philosophy is based on the principles of Pranic Healing and can easily be learned to ensure your prolonged health and well being.]]></description>
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<title>The Rise of Spiritual and New Age Music in Global Communities</title>
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<description><![CDATA[New Age music and song is finding its way into our hearts and minds as we get ever closer to a better understanding of the genre and its intention to imbue the listener with peace, tranquility and relaxation. Some define this genre of music and song as spiritual and it is often used for meditation and in yoga and during massage therapy. In most instances, it is used to help combat stress and anxiety creating a more peaceful and harmonious atmosphere in homes and sometimes, in offices. This article explores the rise of popularity of spiritual music and the use of mantras and chants in song.]]></description>
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<title>The Increasing Popularity of Holistic and Spiritual Retreats</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:46:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article explores the increasing popularity of holidays that are built around themes such as wellness, well being, spirituality, chants, mantras, yoga and song. It looks at why such holidays are becoming so popular in today's world and what can be expected from these type of retreats.]]></description>
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<title>Vibro-Acoustics Help Health and Wellness</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:08:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As people seek self fulfilment as a way to wellness and tranquility the use of chants and mantras is growing in popularity. Chanting and mantra use is based on spiritual belief and...]]></description>
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<title>Singing Your Way to Well Being</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:22:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article explores more about the joy of singing out loud, using mantras and chants to assist in well being. It covers the history of the chant and how song and mantras can assist people in finding their own inner happiness. The article also gives an example of song used in mantras and chants and a link to a well known group who use mantras and chants as part of their musical repertoire.]]></description>
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<title>The Do and Don't List of Tweeting on Twitter</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:22:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of clients ask about how to use Twitter correctly. They want to know how to use it properly and what the rules are but, we have to tell you that contrary to popular belief, there are none really. They say that "The bottom line is to have fun, enjoy yourself, be transparent, be honest and respectful of others and to Tweet interesting things - ideally tweets that others might want to retweet.]]></description>
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<title>Multiple Twitter Streams for Business to Business Use</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:08:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's a constant debate about Twitter streams and how many you should have and what they should be used for. Most people view Twitter as a personal mode of communication for their own engagement on a social level but these days Twitter has emerged as a very powerful marketing tool that can be used to research niches and leverage consumer interaction to impact on business to business relationships.]]></description>
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<title>How to Write Relevant and Re-Usable Blog Content and Make it Work Online</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:52:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Imagine you've written 5 - 10 posts on your niche market. What would you like to see happen to them? If I were you I'd like my posts turned into articles and or press releases and I'd like to see them used by other publishers online so that my message gets carried further online and all that effort I put into the original blog posts is maximised.]]></description>
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<title>Questions For Your Blog Manager</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:18:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I'm struggling. Help me understand what I'm seeing. I keep reading bloggers blogs in the hope that I'll find someone who is able to blog for my clients but I'm fast realising that whilst people can write, they don't know enough about blogging to understand how it works in the overall online strategy.]]></description>
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<title>The Lightest Road Bike in the World</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:54:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All serious cyclists talk about the weight of their bikes as though a bicycle that is not as light as possible is totally suspicious and shouldn't ever be considered. The Falcon light weight, hybrid bike weighs in at a more than acceptable 9.9kg and offers the rider a more compact bike with the same gear ratio as a bike with 700cc wheels. It also has a power gear ring of 68/54t!]]></description>
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<title>Taking the Strain Out of Cycling With Electric Bikes</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:45:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all know that cycling is a great way to stay fit but those initial few weeks of getting back into cycling and other sports activities can be daunting. Electric bikes are a great alternative to traditional bikes, providing just enough assistance to get you up that hill or keep the sweat at bay as you commute each morning. ]]></description>
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<title>Ten Good Reasons to Get on Your Bike This Summer</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:40:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all know cycling is good for us but that still doesn't give us anywhere near enough of an incentive to go out, identify and buy the bicycle that would be best suited to our travelling, fun, fitness and transport needs. Here are ten top reasons to encourage you to get on your bike this Summer.]]></description>
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<title>How Does Social Media Aggregation Change Your Marketing Game?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:21:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When I present to an audience interested in using Social Media as part of their marketing strategy I see realisation dawn on their faces about half way through the presentation. That's at the part where I talk about the variety of strategies that can be adopted by businesses that don't include Facebook! People have definite opinions about social media marketing and about the tools used to execute a social media strategy. I started writing some of them down so that I could, as now, address them in an article to debunk some of the myths or preconceived ideas about social media as a whole. Enjoy!]]></description>
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<title>Recumbent Bicycles Offer Comfort and Speed For All Cyclists</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:53:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recumbent bicycles offer the cyclist a supported and comfortable ride as well as speed, aerodynamics and a wide variety of configurations. Recumbent bikes have been around longer than you think with the first models being patented around 1900.]]></description>
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<title>Lighter Cycling With the Urban Lite Range of Bicycles</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:47:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The new Urban Lite Range of folding bicycles offers the commuter a performance bike that folds in 15 seconds and weighs in at a welcome 9.5kgs! Every commuting cyclist...]]></description>
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<title>Combine Performance and Portability With a Folding Mountain Bike</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:19:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Off road, rough terrain is what mountain biking is all about. It's a sport that demands durability and performance from your bike and your body. Whether you're trail riding, free riding, street riding or just going cross country you need a mountain bike that will withstand the ride.]]></description>
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<title>How Would Social Media Help My Business Grow?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 09:20:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a question many small to medium sized business owners ask and I thoroughly understand considering all the money and time spent on marketing and advertising techniques that don't always yield as effectively as you'd thought. Whilst using social media applications can certainly increase your businesses overall visibility, it isn't a quick fix and whilst it's cheaper to apply than traditional advertising methods, it isn't totally free either.]]></description>
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<title>New Social Media Application Foursquare Tells You Where Your Friends Eat, Gym, Drink and Shop</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 10:36:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Foursquare is a relatively new social media application and it's really interesting! I registered and had a little 'play' around just to see what it's offering and I have to admit I can see all kinds of uses for this handy app. It's a new social network tool that has just made it past one million users. (Oh no! Not another one!) Yup! They're coming hard and fast now as social media gains speed and impetus in the business world.]]></description>
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<title>Who Are the Social Media Experts?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 09:36:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's a lot of controversy about who qualifies as a social media expert these days. The point is, anyone can do it! That's the whole beauty of social media marketing.]]></description>
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<title>The Return on Investment of Social Media Marketing</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 09:09:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Clients often ask me about the ROI aspect of social media (sm) marketing. They want to know what to tell their boss and it's a legitimate question 'How do we measure the return on investment on social media activity? We all know that social media is a great marketing tool for brand building, online visibility and awareness, as well as community building, customer service control and engagement but at the end of the day clients need to know that they are getting a credible ROI on the activity created. ]]></description>
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<title>How Can I Not Believe in Angels?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:02:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People think I'm totally nuts when I tell them that I talk to Alice. It's a bit like Shirley Valentine talking to the wall or the rock but the difference is that I believe Alice actually listens and then does something about it. A friend of mine has been a devout angel believer for many years but I'm a newer convert and, like many other conversions, this one came about when, believing I'd lost everything I began to shout loudly at those amorphous spirits you like to blame.]]></description>
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<title>Selling Your House When Spring Has Sprung</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:05:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The seasons have a large part to play in property sales in the United Kingdom but this Spring it seems the budget and the forthcoming elections are mostly responsible for the pockets of increased activity in areas like Bath where agents are reporting a 25% rise in sales inquiries from owners in the ?1m plus bracket as they race to avoid the new 5% increase in stamp duty. It would also seem that the newly introduced two year tax break for first time buyers is having a positive effect and creating demand for housing in the lower price bracket.]]></description>
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<title>How to Build Links For Your New Website Or Business Blog</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4022157</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:05:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A website doesn't stand alone. All websites and blogs need links to increase their search engine visibility and therefore, rankings. Links are vital to help get your site and/or blog indexed and to begin the ranking process for low to medium long tail keywords. Keywords are used to search online through search engines like Google and if you embed/use them in your site or blog they will attract visitors who are searching for a specific topic.]]></description>
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<title>The Easy Way to a Start Business Blogging</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:45:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What I adore about blogging is that anyone can do it! The question is though, should everyone be blogging? Blogs have been around since 2003 and over the years easy to use blogging applications like WordPress, Blogger and Typepad have emerged to make it so much easier. Easy to use blogging platforms don't make blogging a complete smooth ride though. Why?
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<title>Still Wondering Why Your Business Should Be on Facebook?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:15:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Considering that Facebook now has over 450 million consumers registered and visiting regularly it surprises me that more businesses aren't harnessing this route to market. In mid March I wrote about Facebook being the most visited site on the web that week overtaking Google at long last but it seems that in house marketers are still straining on the bit when it comes to using Facebook and social media in their marketing mix.]]></description>
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<title>How Does the UK Consumer Really Feel About Estate Agents?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3930457</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:36:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the Office of Fair Trading telling us that outdated rules on the selling and buying of property in the UK are holding back online alternatives to high street estate agents, the consumer has to pay attention, especially when you consider that the same recent study found that estate agency fees could be costing consumers up to ?570 million a year! Couple that with the survey of Trading standards in 2008 that found that one in four estate agents was failing to comply with regulations, and the recent scandal of legal firms paying fees to estate agents to pick up conveyancing work, and we've all got to hope that the OFT puts forward measures to improve competition for high street estate agents.]]></description>
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<title>The Office of Fair Trading - The End of Estate Agents Fees?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3930426</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:54:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[That has got to be the burning question this month, especially when you consider that the recent study into home buying and selling by the Office of Fair Trading found that estate agency fees could be costing consumers up to ?570 million a year! Negotiation on the increase? What strikes me as really odd is the fact that no one negotiates their fees with UK high street estate agents.]]></description>
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<title>Thinking About Retiring in the UK? Think Again!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:50:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How do you feel when you stop to consider your retirement in the United Kingdom? Will you have enough to live on or will you have to sell up and release equity to see you through? Would you consider a retirement rental?]]></description>
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<title>Rising Consumer Confidence in the UK Property Market</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:47:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a recent release from RightMove we hear that consumer confidence has risen in the UK by 53% along with a prediction that house prices will rise in 2010 albeit slowly! It seems that our predictions for the year of 2010 are on target with the interest rates still holding at 0.50% and house prices up 273% in 50 years and the average consumer feeling far more positive about house price increases for the year ahead.]]></description>
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<title>Romance at Home This Valentine's Day?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:20:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you short on budget and ideas this Valentines? It needn't be horribly expensive! Valentines Day is for both of you to share time together. Here are a few hints and tips for those of you planning a romantic night in!]]></description>
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<title>Building Online Traffic From Trust</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:13:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blogging is coming to the fore of traffic building for websites services and products but how do you get started and gain trust? Here are a few pointers from one who has learned the hard way!]]></description>
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<title>Writing Content For Online Readers</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3562911</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:25:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many writers still think that writing online to attract readers is pretty much the same as writing hard copy for a direct mail piece. Unfortunately they are wrong. Here are a few thoughts and tips for writing online content.]]></description>
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<title>Replacing Savings With Property Like Buy to Let</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:30:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Certain people believe that the low interest rates throughout 2009 have helped consumers put their extra cash into savings and it's true to say that people with existing mortgages before the recession hit now have a more disposable income but what is the reality on savings in the UK? With the inflation increase to 1.5% from 1.]]></description>
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<title>Building on a Happy New Year</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:15:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Despite the continuous bad news headlines churned out by the lenders and the media, it's heartening to hear that the average person can now see a light at the end of the property tunnel. With the prime interest rate sitting at an all time low of 0.5% it's easy to forget that in April 2008 the prime interest rate was sitting at a whopping 5% having been reduced from the previous July's 5.75%!]]></description>
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<title>Just How Green Can We Make UK Property?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:57:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It would seem as though the British government are determined to change the way we live and think about housing.  All over England environmentally...]]></description>
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<title>Saving Energy, Saving Money!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:02:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know how much energy is used running your household? Would you like to cut back on costs and emissions? Here in the UK we are way above the global average and should be taking steps to cut back on energy consumption if we want to leave a greener footprint. Read on to find out how you can take simple steps to save energy and save money!]]></description>
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<title>Considering Buying a Newly Built House?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:28:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A newly built home is proving more and more popular in the United Kingdom due to the fact that they are constructed for modern living and as such are well planned allowing for today's lifestyles, being environmentally friendly and more economical to run. In most cases when buying a new build the customer gets to choose fittings such as flooring, kitchen cupboards and tiles in the bathrooms which all add to the feeling of ownership. A new build allows you to add touches that make your house individual right from the start.]]></description>
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<title>And Now For the Good News</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:12:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The latest polls indicate that house prices have finally bottomed out and a slow return to growth is anticipated after the second quarter of 2010. The Banks are rebuilding trust even with all the toxic debt they have, appearing more stable and even though we all know they are not out of the woods yet, monthly mortgage approvals have increased even with the tightened lending criteria. Recent surveys also indicate that there are around a million first time buyers just waiting for increased confidence to encourage their entry into the market.]]></description>
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<title>Skin Things to Take Care Of</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:42:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[South African's live in a climate where those few hours of daily exposure to the sun cause real noticeable skin problems that become more pronounced the longer we leave them.  Here are a few of the most common problems women face in harsh climates and how to overcome them.]]></description>
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<title>The Meat in the Sandwich of Article Writing</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:38:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Writing a good article is not difficult but it does require commitment and skill.  The skill is not necessarily in the English language or sentence structure but rather in basic formatting, goals, good research, understanding keyword space and reviewing your work.  Get those right and you'll soon be hammering out ten articles a day for your portfolio!]]></description>
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<title>The Anxiety Showdown</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:08:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you one of those people who wake up with your heart pounding and tightness in your chest?  Do you suffer from dull headaches and nausea without reason?  Does the thought of facing the day's problems give you sweaty palms, racing nerves or dizziness?  If so, you're probably experiencing the classical symptoms of Anxiety.]]></description>
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<title>Tightening the Belt and Living Frugally</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:33:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that the media can make or break public attitude and no more so than here in the United Kingdom. The latest spin doctors are predicting this quarter to produce evidence of an economic upswing but my advice is, keep that belt on the same notch for a while.]]></description>
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<title>Writing a Decent Blog and Enjoying It</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:33:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of blogs out there but few of them are enjoyable or professionally done. Here are a few ideas on how to write a decent blog and enjoy yourself doing it.]]></description>
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<title>Network Marketing - Opportunity Or Waste of Time?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:06:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many small business start ups consider networking as a way to get started along with quite a few more established companies, but is it all hype or is there really credit in networking? New forms of network-marketing are springing up daily but none so contentious as social marketing. ]]></description>
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<title>The Ghost Blogger</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:43:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Companies and individuals use ghost bloggers because they can't write or simply don't have the time to write.  A lot of people use blogs to drive their business, enhance their brand, increase traffic on their website or simply to tell the world about themselves or about what's bugging them. The biggest problem about blogging is to know what to write about.]]></description>
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<title>The Steamy Truth About Sex and Finance</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:49:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In any relationship the money issue will eventually raise its ugly head.  It could be that your partner lost their job or you have a new addition to the family in the form of a new baby or an aging parent - either way, the old saying 'When poverty strikes, love flies out the window." is never more relevant and it can become really difficult to hold on to your relationship.]]></description>
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<title>Crayfish Trapping in British Rivers</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:02:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Yesterday we were invited to go and fish.  Not just any kind of fishing though, but crayfish fishing!  I laughed at my neighbour.  "There aren't any crayfish in the UK apart from in a restaurant!"  But she was adamant and so we set off with a picnic packed to enjoy the sunshine at Minster Lovell.]]></description>
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<title>Dating Tips For Baby Boomers</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:34:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're reading this you are probably in your late forties or fifties and considering a new partner. The reasons why are not important, what is important is how you approach dating again. ]]></description>
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<title>Fifteen Things Women Can Do That Men Can't</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:59:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many things women can do that men just can't and the worst thing is, they just can't acknowledge that we are definitely the superior sex!  We are multi orgasmic, can do at least three things at the same time and we live longer by up to 10 years!]]></description>
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<title>What is Social Marketing and How Do I Do It?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:42:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a new catch phrase in business circles around the world and whilst it's an old term it has a totally new meaning these days.  Way back in the good old days the term 'social marketing' meant getting together at breakfast or lunch meetings and getting to know one another a little better whilst discussing the latest business matters. It meant hanging out with the clients at Friday lunches that went on until evening and then, if you were getting along, extended into Friday night and a really good 'all fall down' session followed by a round of golf at lunch time on the Saturday.]]></description>
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<title>Tell Me Why I Need an Accountant</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:28:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Unless you know how to do your own bookkeeping, are familiar with all relevant tax legislation and are prepared to stay up late to keep up to date to avoid being fined or taxed too much and are absolutely confident that you are managing your business affairs brilliantly, you don't actually need an accountant. If not, then you do need one. ]]></description>
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<title>Archie Has Proposed to Veronica!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:45:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Archie Andrews, the hero of the renowned Archie comics, has finally proposed and, to Veronica! Needless to say Betty's in tears and Jughead thinks they've all gone crazy.]]></description>
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<title>How to Use Network Marketing to Increase Your Profits</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:49:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the current recession having caused massive unemployment many career opportunists are turning to network marketing to find themselves a new position or to start up their own business.  This article takes a look at network marketing and the opportunities that can be leveraged through careful management of the networking opportunities now available.]]></description>
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<title>Living With Kids In Between Childhood and Teenage Years</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:53:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Does your eleven year old start to cry for no other reason than that you looked at him the wrong way?  Is your twelve year old daughter dressing like a sixteen year old and spending hours in the bathroom?  Recognise these behavioural patterns?  Then it's likely that you're dealing with an 'inbetweenager'.  A child who is not quite a teenager and not still a child.   They are in betwixt and between childhood and adulthood and many of them struggle with the transition.]]></description>
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<title>Writing - How to Get Started</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:17:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone wants to be a writer or at least that's how it feels lately but is it really that easy? There are people who write beautifully, naturally and with passion and then there are those wannabes who really should stop - immediately!]]></description>
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<title>What Difference Does a Copywriter Make to Your Business?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:38:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having worked in advertising for many years I understand the urge clients and agency Account Directors have to write their own copy. Just a headline here or a paragraph of brochure content as the client's in a hurry.]]></description>
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<title>Things You Never Knew About Your Tax Return</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:28:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're one of the estimated 30million Brits about to submit your tax return here are some things you may need to know.  We over paid the tax man by an estimated 10 billion last year, according to IFA Promotion (IFAP) and this simply through tax payers not having the right tax codes, not maximizing personal tax allowance, not claiming tax credits, not maximizing their pension investment or savings allowances and by not understanding exactly what the individual tax payer can do to save themselves money.]]></description>
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<title>Cost Reduction Or Revenue Increase?  How to Improve Your Cash Flow in Today's Climate</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:10:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here you are, stuck slap bang in the middle of the most hideous recession we've seen in decades and it struck just as you were starting out, balls to the wall with your new business idea strapped firmly to your chest.  Now you're facing a life changing decision - more advertising to encourage sales or clear that outstanding debt?]]></description>
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<title>The Relationship Wizards</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:05:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Worried about taking on a new business developer?  Do you know what to look for?  Whether you're in accounting or advertising you need new business referrals on a daily basis to survive.  Employing a new business developer could be the best decision you've ever made - but only if it's the right one!]]></description>
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<title>Divorce - Falling Off the Property Ladder</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:59:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Divorce is one of life's harsh realities that will often leave one or both parties reeling with the loss of hearth and home. Whether you are plaintiff or defendant, divorce is a nasty business often resulting in both parties having to downgrade lifestyles and, in many cases, fall off the property ladder altogether.]]></description>
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<title>Banking on a Happy New Year</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:11:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After all the bleak and depressing headlines this year it was good to hear that not all of us have lost heart in the property market. Despite the continuous bad news headlines churned out by the lenders and the media, it's heartening to hear that South African women see a light at the end of the tunnel. There has been a lot of talk about the global recession in 2008 and whilst South African consumers anticipate the unexpected in property, it seems we are set to enjoy the impact of the decline in inflation along with a decrease in interest rates earlier than anticipated. The author has been talking to South African women and asking them what they think about the past year and, more importantly what they believe we'll be facing in 2009. It seems South African women are definitely more positive about 2009 than the men are.]]></description>
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<title>Jacob Zuma's Latest Offering</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:23:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the Argus today I read that Jacob Zuma has paired up with Sello "Chicco" Twala on a 14 track album toting songs with titles like "Jesus is shouting the name ANC" and "I will always be ANC" in an attempt to woo the nations youth. Apparently the album will be blasting away at all ANC rallies and election campaigns in the coming months. This actually made page 4.]]></description>
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<title>Facing the Early Onset of Mortality</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:05:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Facing our own mortality can be a daunting experience but facing it prematurely with a loved one can often prove more stressful.On Christmas Eve 2008 my father, 65 and never unwell, collapsed. I received a brief and hysterical phone call from my mother. "Jane, come now! Your Dad is in intensive care! Hurry!" She sobbed.]]></description>
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<title>Leaving it All to the Men</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:54:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A really good example of women leaving their men in charge of the finances. One of the couple's medical aid insurance lapsed at midnight and the husband required serious surgery that couldn't be scheduled until after 12pm. When his wife queried it with him she discovered that he'd lost his job months before and let the policies lapse.]]></description>
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<title>A Man is Not a Financial Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:49:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA['A man is not a financial plan.' I read the bumper sticker in front of me at the traffic light. And yet a lot of South African women still leave the financial decision making to their husbands or marry to ensure financial security.]]></description>
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<title>Beyonce - Au Natural Or Made Up?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:28:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Beyonce Knowles arrived at Jakarta airport without make up on. Today the net is a hive of criticism and praise for this superstar with the flawless skin - which opinion is right? Is Beyonce a natural beauty or not? How can you get Beyonce's natural look? Are you prepared to consider plastic surgery to achieve it?]]></description>
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<title>Divorce - What the Lawyers Don't Tell You</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:24:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are divorcing your spouse the obvious thing is to rush off and retain the services of a good attorney - but, is it the wisest choice? Before a divorce can even be filed both parties need to be in total agreement. How can you best reach an amicable agreement with your current spouse? This article offers some sound advice on working together emphatically to attain that often elusive, amicable divorce.]]></description>
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<title>Activate Your Longevity Genes With Resveratrol!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:29:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Resveratrol is a new breakthrough in the fight for longevity. Resveratrol has been found to fight off viruses, carcinogens and neurological diseases as well as aging effects. Fighting off the signs of aging is a continuing battle globally and one that health and beauty giants are constantly researching. The discovery of Resveratrol could mean a whole new dimension to our skin care and anti-aging regimes.]]></description>
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<title>Losing Faith in the System</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:26:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I recently discovered that the domestic staff I have employed for over five years have been systematically stealing from me. My recourse appears to be limited and confined to arbitration and conciliation. Are you, too, losing faith in the system?]]></description>
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<title>The First Cut - Not the Deepest!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:03:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is the initial 50 interest rate cut the first in the series? South Africans are hoping it's an early Christmas present! Yet still South African banks are encouraging spending despite the reserve banks interest rate hikes and now cautious reversal. You've got to love those banks!]]></description>
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<title>The All Important Art of Auditing in South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:41:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being audited can be a daunting procedure but in South Africa with the new GAAP legislation looming it will be one you may well face as a sole trader, CC or PTY (Ltd) so it's best to familiarise yourself with the procedure and the regulations governing it all. This article serves to do just that. An audit is nothing to be afraid of if you are aware of the process and comfortable with it. ]]></description>
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<title>The Secret Idyll of Leisure Isle</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:18:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Leisure Isle is a small island tucked away in South Africa's Garden Route in a small town called Knysna. This historic and multi-cultural town boasts great beauty and character and yet is often overlooked by tour operators and tourists alike.]]></description>
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<title>Dealing With Property Negative Equity During the Lean Times</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:16:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you face repossession of your home due to negative equity? South Africans are facing a tough year with repossessions on the increase. How do you avoid losing your home? What are your options? At what point will your home be repossessed?]]></description>
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<title>Retirement Dreams - Living it Up in South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:39:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever thought of retiring to South Africa? Opportunities for early retirees abound in South Africa, especially in tourism. You could buy a bed and breakfast and still earn a good living whilst retired and enjoying the lifestyle offered. South Africa is set to be one of the globes top destinations in 2010 and buying real estate there now could be your answer to financing your early retirement. The favourable exchange rates and the current low property prices provide you with a winning combination for investment and early retirement.]]></description>
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<title>Divorce in South Africa - Your Best Options</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Statistics show that South African divorces are on the decline due to financial constraints rather than a desire to stay married. Divorce in South Africa can be a costly exercise unless you know what is required. Avoid the South African legal costs and petition directly. Settlement Agreements are of paramount importance. A divorce needn't cost you a fortune.]]></description>
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