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		<title>Becoming A Policy Advocate: How To Make Your Voice Heard</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[  - On Laws That Effect You
Each of us at some time in our lives has become outraged when hearing of a new bill being introduced by our legislator(s). Even worse and because of that bill, we hear that a new law has been enacted and will become effective in the near future. How the [...] ]]></description>
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<p>Each of us at some time in our lives has become outraged when hearing of a new bill being introduced by our legislator(s). Even worse and because of that bill, we hear that a new law has been enacted and will become effective in the near future. How the heck did that happen we might ask? I didn&#8217;t even know that kind of law was up for consideration you might think. It seems sometimes that all of a sudden we&#8217;re to abide by this new law whether we like it or not. I can assure you, it didn&#8217;t happen suddenly and you had the power to do something about it. There are three important things you can do to make sure your voice is heard.</p>
<p><strong>Education</strong></p>
<p>Education about the political process is crucial towards an understanding on how policy becomes law. Most of us know that at the National level of the United States, we have a President, a Vice President and staff that are supposed to work towards protecting the public interest. There are three governing branches in our democratic system; Executive (the President and staff), Judicial (Supreme Court) and the Legislative (Congress-the decision-makers on legislation/law). It is the legislative branch that will be the focus of this article. Education on the political processes of government will bring about the second most important thing you can do to make your voice heard on the potential passage of laws that will affect you.</p>
<p><strong>Awareness</strong></p>
<p>How did that law get passed and why didn&#8217;t you know about it? It would be negligent not to mention that some proposed bills are worded and designed to confuse or hide the actual intent of the bill. Often, bills are routed through the House of Representatives and the Senate with the intention of sneaking the bill through towards being passed in an effort to keep it from gaining significant attention. Your education and awareness of policy will train you to read bills from a critical perspective. Every bill or proposed piece of legislation is available for reading by the public (both on the National and Local levels). Becoming aware of what a bill really intends to change and what its purposes are is up to you to critically analyze. It is our responsibility to educate ourselves and become aware. It is only then that we can take action.</p>
<p><strong>Take Action</strong></p>
<p>Let&#8217;s talk about one example of a bill being proposed at the National level. Senate Bill, SA1379 has been introduced to require &#8220;certain dietary supplement manufacturers to report certain serious adverse events&#8221;. What does this REALLY say? What does this bill actually intend to do? What is its purpose? Education and awareness will take you into the text of this bill with knowledge and a critical eye. Then you can make an informed and responsible decision.</p>
<p>Becoming an advocate on any policy issue requires determination and passion. After education and analysis of any particular piece of legislation we can decide to accept the bill or reject it. If you accept or agree that a proposed bill should be enacted and made law you can sit back and let it run its due course. If, however, you reject a policy and find it unfair, objectionable or unjust, it&#8217;s time to take action.</p>
<p>Policy advocates take action in several ways. They can be individuals or groups. They either attempt to improve existing policy, establish new policy or make attempts to defeat existing policy. They act. No matter the effort, if you want to change laws, you will need some tips on how to create the change you wish to see implemented.</p>
<p>To become effective change advocates we must first understand that changing policy can often be extremely challenging and difficult work. You may encounter opposition at every turn. You may find very few others that support your position or values. On the other hand, there may be many people that want to join in your effort to change a policy or law. If you are truly passionate about an issue and believe it needs to be changed, the rewards of your efforts could be many. The most important thing to remember is that it takes only one person to start the process for change but you will need support. Let&#8217;s talk about how you can begin.</p>
<p>After educating yourself on the actual bill you wish to challenge, having some general knowledge of how a bill becomes law will become just as important. The best place to begin is in understanding your own state/local legislative process.</p>
<p>* Find out who your senator and representatives are in your voting district</p>
<p>* Visit your state capitol.</p>
<p>* Spend a day at the capitol and watch the senate as they vote on proposed bills.</p>
<p>* Make an appointment to meet with your legislators, senator or representative to discuss your opposition or concern around a bill</p>
<p>* Never doubt your power as a voter</p>
<p>* Many states set up specific days for roundtables, discussions. Presentations around specific bills or issues. Find your passion, a bill that interests you and join in on the open forums.</p>
<p>Taking a day to familiarize yourself with the legislative process will guide you on how to effectively advocate for the bill or policy you want changed. Simply put, it will show you how things are done. It will arm you with the information you need to challenge what you believe to be right. There are other ways to safeguard your rights when it comes to policy.</p>
<p>* Keep your legislator&#8217;s addresses, emails, and phone numbers handy and communicate with them on a regular basis. Just a note: Some are saying that e-mail is becoming less effective. Legislators and public servants receive many e-mails on a daily basis; yours could get lost, ignored or easily overlooked in the avalanche.</p>
<p>* Look up your state&#8217;s legislative web page. A wealth of information is available there and most are user friendly. This resource is an educational tool loaded with what bills are currently being introduced in that legislative session, how to contact your representatives, the status on all bills currently being considered as well as some older ones from past sessions to name just a few.</p>
<p>While this is not an exhaustive and complete list of things you can do, it is a beginning. Becoming educated on the ways of law and rule making, staying aware of those bills that could affect you or your loved ones and taking action will insure you that you tried to do something. Sometimes all of the advocacy and action in the universe won&#8217;t change policy but wouldn&#8217;t it be fulfilling to know that you took some part in trying to effect a change? You took part in something you believe. You could, without knowing how huge the impact was going to be, have helped millions of your fellow Americans or state citizens. Take the time to know what&#8217;s going on in the political process. It is your right to protect yourself from policy that could harm. It&#8217;s our obligation to help others not to be harmed as well.</p>
<p><strong>About the Author</strong>:</p>
<p>This article was written by VitaNet® Health Foods at <a target="_blank" title="http://vitanetonline.com/" href="http://vitanetonline.com/">http://vitanetonline.com/</a>. VitaNet strives to bring you the highest quality vitamins and herbs available on the market today. Browse our wide selection of discount supplements, vitamins and herbs. Reproductions of this article must include a link pointing to <a target="_blank" title="http://vitanetonline.com/" href="http://vitanetonline.com/">http://vitanetonline.com/</a>.
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		<title>5 Tips On How To Avoid A False DUI Breathalyzer Result</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Let&#8217;s say you had a drink or two but don&#8217;t feel you are under the influence of alcohol. However, you are arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and offered the choice of taking a breath or blood test (or, in some states, urine). Most DUI suspects choose the breath test &#8212; a choice which could [...] ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let&#8217;s say you had a drink or two but don&#8217;t feel you are under the influence of alcohol. However, you are arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and offered the choice of taking a breath or blood test (or, in some states, urine). Most DUI suspects choose the breath test &#8212; a choice which could doom your chances to prove your innocence. Consider the following advice when deciding which test to take:</p>
<p>1. If you smoke cigarettes, you may want to pass on that Breathalyzer mouthpiece the officer is handing you. Scientific research has shown that smoking can raise the test result considerably &#8212; enough to get you charged and convicted of drunk driving. This is because most breath analyzing devices will falsely report acetaldehyde as alcohol. Acetaldehyde is a compound produced in the liver in small amounts as a by-product in the metabolism of alcohol. However, scientists have found acetaldehyde concentrations in the lungs of smokers are far greater than for non-smokers. (&#8221;Origin of Breath Acetaldehyde During Ethanol Oxidation: Effect of Long-Term Cigarette Smoking&#8221;, 100 Journal of Laboratory Clinical Medicine 908). Translated: because breathalyzers can&#8217;t tell the difference between alcohol and acetaldehyde, cigarette smokers will have a higher blood-alcohol reading.</p>
<p>2. If you are a diabetic with possible low blood sugar, you should also avoid the breath test. A well-documented by-product of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is a state called ketoacidosis, which causes the production of acetone &#8212; and acetone, like acetaldehyde, will be reported by the Brethalyzer as alcohol. In other words, the Breathalyzer will read significant levels of alcohol on a diabetic&#8217;s breath where there may be little or none. See &#8220;Diabetes, Breath Acetone and Breathalyzer Accuracy: A Case Study&#8221;, 9(1) Alcohol, Drugs and Driving (1993). To make matters worse, the reactions of a person in the early stages of a diabetic attack include dizziness, blurred vision, slurred speech, weakness, loss of coordination and confusion &#8212; the same symptoms which the patrol officer is looking for: the clear signs of a person under the influence of alcohol. And the officer&#8217;s observations are quickly followed by a failing performance on DUI field sobriety tests.</p>
<p>3. Are you on a low-carb diet? Or had nothing to eat in quite awhile? Avoid the Breathalyzer in a DUI investigation &#8212; for the same reasons stated in number 2. Perfectly normal, healthy individuals can experience temporary conditions of low blood sugar after consuming small amounts of alcohol, resulting in exaggerated but false symptoms of intoxication. Fasting glycemia can exist where a person has not eaten in 24 hours or has been on a low-carbohydrate diet. Production of glucose in the liver is stopped while the alcohol is broken down. Result: the blood sugar level will drop, affecting the central nervous system &#8212; and producing symptoms of a person under the influence of alcohol and a higher breath test result.</p>
<p>4. If you have acid reflux or have burped or belched before taking the Breathalyzer, offer to provide a blood sample instead. The reason is that you will be breathing alcohol from your stomach into your throat and oral cavity, where it will stay for 20 minutes or so &#8212; to be breathed directly into the breath machine. This is not a good thing. The machine&#8217;s computer is multiplying the amount of alcohol in the breath sample by 2100 times to provide a reading of the alcohol in the blood. This is because it assumes the sample came from the lungs, not the stomach, and the average person has 2100 units of alcohol in his blood for every unit of alcohol in his breath (called the partition ratio). The Breathalyzer does not &#8220;know&#8221; that your breath sample is not from your lungs and that it should not multiply the alcohol level by anything. Result: false high readings &#8212; and a DUI conviction.</p>
<p>5. When you see that officer in the rear-view mirror, don&#8217;t reach for the mouthwash or breath spray to disguise the drink or two you&#8217;ve had. Most of them contain significant levels of alcohol (Listerine, for example is 27% alcohol) and create a mouth alcohol effect: they remain in the oral cavity for 20 minutes or so &#8212; just long enough to be breathed into the Breathalyzer, with the same results mentioned in number 4. Some breath machines have a mouth alcohol detector, but these are highly unreliable.</p>
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<p> Lawrence Taylor is the senior member of an AV-rated law firm of Las Vegas DUI lawyers practicing drunk driving defense exclusively. See <a href="http://www.duilasvegas.com/" title="http://www.duilasvegas.com/" target="_blank">http://www.duilasvegas.com/</a> for more information.</p>
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		<title>Guitar Lesson - How To Change Guitar Strings</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ At some point, all guitarists need to learn how to change the strings on their guitar. Sometimes you&#8217;ll be forced to change one when a string snaps. But usually, you&#8217;ll simply want to change them, as strings lose their brightness and wear out.
The amount of time you leave between change strings varies depending on several [...] ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At some point, all guitarists need to learn how to change the strings on their guitar. Sometimes you&#8217;ll be forced to change one when a string snaps. But usually, you&#8217;ll simply want to change them, as strings lose their brightness and wear out.</p>
<p>The amount of time you leave between change strings varies depending on several factors. If you play your guitar regularly, then you might like to change your strings once a week or once a month.</p>
<p>Most Professional guitarists tend to change their strings before each gig. But in the end, it all comes down to a matter of personal preference. Something to bear in mind if you&#8217;re using your guitar for a gig, is that your strings need a few hours of play to break in properly. During this time, your strings will go out of tune as they stretch so you&#8217;ll have to retune.</p>
<p>Anyway, here&#8217;s what you do:<br />Remove the old strings by detuning the machine heads until the tension becomes loose enough to allow you to pull each string away from the headstock.</p>
<p>Another quick way to remove the old strings is to snip them using a pair of wire cutters. Be very careful if you do it this way, and make sure they are loose, since the bare ends of the strings can be sharp and easily flap around. Bare guitar strings are amongst the many things you DO NOT want to catch in your eye.</p>
<p>How you go about installing your new strings will usually depend on the type of guitar you have, as many guitars have slightly different methods. However, the strings are usually held in place at one end by fixtures behind or on the bridge, and at the other by turning the machine head on the headstock.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a small insider tip guitarists have been using for years to get more life from your steel strings once you&#8217;ve removed them: Boil them.</p>
<p>Dropping a set of strings into a pan of boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes will remove a lot of the grimy build up and bring a new life back to what would otherwise be lifeless strings.</p>
<p>It won&#8217;t last for very long, and you can&#8217;t get away with doing it too many times, but it can be an effective temporary measure.<br />I wouldn&#8217;t suggest you rely on this technique too much, strings aren&#8217;t too expensive - and using new strings saves you a lot of hassle.</p>
<p>Regardless of what kind of guitar you have, your strings need to be stretched after you&#8217;ve put them on. When you first tune your guitar, put your hand under each string around the pickup area, pull the string a few centimeters away from the fretboard, then release it. If the pitch has dropped, retune and repeat the process. Keep doing this until all the strings stay in tune.</p>
<p>On most electric guitars the strings are either secured at the bridge end by an independent tailpiece (like most Gibson guitars), or passed through the body of the instrument from the back into an all-in-one bridge unit (like most fender style guitars).</p>
<p>At one end of every steel string, you will find a tiny disc of metal around which one end of the string is wrapped. This is called the ball end.</p>
<p>Take the opposite end of the string and thread it through the fixture at the bridge.</p>
<p>Pull the string through until the ball end stops you from pulling the string any further.</p>
<p>Most electric and steel-string guitars use a similar system for securing strings at the machine head. The capstan to which the string is attached stands out vertically from the headstock. Strings can be passed through a hole in the side of the capstan.</p>
<p>The end is then passed around and under, trapping it in place when the machine head is tightened. Some capstans have vertical slots instead of holes. To use these, cut the string to length, and insert into the tip of the capstan. Then bend the string to one side and wind it around.</p>
<p>This leaves the string endings neat and tidy.<br />Here&#8217;s what you do next: Slowly turn the machine head for each string, increasing the tension until the string becomes suitably tight.</p>
<p>To save yourself time and energy, you can use a cheap plastic string winder, which simply fits over the machine head allowing you to crank it along more quickly.</p>
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<p><b>About the Author</b>:</p>
<p> Learn guitar here:<a href="http://learn--to-play--guitar.blogspot.com">Learn To Play Guitar</a>,<a href="http://learn---guitar-.blogspot.com">Learn Guitar</a>, <a href="http://how---to--play--guitar.blogspot.com">How To Play Guitar</a>,<a href="http://guitar--lesson--.blogspot.com">Guitar Lesson</a></p>
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		<title>How To Evacuate For A Hurricane</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Plotting out a plan for evacuation is very important and not very time consuming. If you are in a coastal area or live in a flood zone, the government will mandate evacuations for storms that are above 80 miles per hour. These are some steps that will make any evacuation more manageable and safe. There [...] ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Plotting out a plan for evacuation is very important and not very time consuming. If you are in a coastal area or live in a flood zone, the government will mandate evacuations for storms that are above 80 miles per hour. These are some steps that will make any evacuation more manageable and safe. There are also some options that you have depending on the size of the storm. Local evacuation is not always sufficient, traveling to another city that is inland is many times a better idea.</p>
<p>Many cities already have an evacuation route set up for where you live. A shelter is usually a large sports complex like a gymnasium or a cafeteria at a public school. You can obtain the specific detail about your city&#8217;s evacuation route by contacting the local weather emergency services. Their phone number is usually located in the front section of your phonebook. They can give you driving directions and any special instructions. This is important because the evacuation route may not be the most direct route. Emergency specialists map out a route according to the safest route possible. Some routes may flood easy or are easily congested by traffic. Keep this information in your glove box so that you do not need to search for in case of an emergency.</p>
<p>If you plan to leave town in an event of an evacuation, you need to choose a city that is inland and with in a couple hours drive. Traffic can drastically make this drive longer and you do not want to be in your vehicle when a storm may hit. Then select a hotel and get their contact information. Have a list of about three hotels, incase one is full. You do not want to be searching for a hotel when you are trying to prepare for an actual evacuation. Also keep this information in the glove box so that it is readily available when you need it. Then map out a couple different routes to each hotel. With all of this done, you can quickly evacuate safely before the threat of a storm.</p>
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<p> Find out more information that you should know about hurricanes at <a href="http://my-hurricane-guide.info" title="http://my-hurricane-guide.info" target="_blank">http://my-hurricane-guide.info</a></p>
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		<title>Jokes and Riddles - How To Write Them</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Yes, you can write jokes and riddles. In fact, it is not only fun, but it is a great brainpower exercise.

Just listening to or reading jokes and riddles may &#8220;wake up&#8221; your brain, but it is creating them that really exercises your brainpower. The process requires you to use both logical and lateral thinking [...] ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <b>Yes, you can write jokes and riddles. In fact, it is not only fun, but it is a great brainpower exercise.</b>
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<p>Just listening to or reading jokes and riddles may &#8220;wake up&#8221; your brain, but it is creating them that really exercises your brainpower. The process requires you to use both logical and lateral thinking skills. How do you do it, then?</p>
<p>Jokes and riddle don&#8217;t come to mind randomly. In fact, after watching how many comedians create their routines, I am convinced that they use what I call &#8220;humor algorithms,&#8221; even if they do so unconsciously. You can learn to do the same, but consciously, and as an interesting brain exercise.</p>
<p><strong>Joke And Riddle Algorithms</strong></p>
<p>One systematic and creative humor algorithm involves starting with a word or a subject, and then fitting it into various joke and riddle &#8220;types.&#8221; For an example, I&#8217;ll start with &#8220;chair.&#8221; (I really am doing this as I write, so forgive the weak humor that is sure to result.)</p>
<p>The first thing I do is systematically think of all the types of chairs I can, and write them down. After that, I write down a few types of jokes, such as &#8220;puns,&#8221; &#8220;misdirection,&#8221; &#8220;differences,&#8221; and &#8220;similarities.&#8221; As I do this, it occurs to me that an electric chair might have the most potential for humor (all serious things do). Here is what I could come up with in thirteen minutes:</p>
<p><strong>Differences</strong>: What is the difference between a toilet and a chair? I&#8217;m sorry, but if you don&#8217;t know, I can&#8217;t invite you over to my house!</p>
<p><strong>Misdirection</strong>: Why did Charlie hate the chair they gave him for his birthday? Because they gave him the electric chair!</p>
<p><strong>Similarities</strong>: What does my dog have in common with a chair? He has four legs and an IQ of zero.</p>
<p><strong>Pun</strong>: Why did the customer at the motor vehicles department start rearranging seats after waiting for hours? Because he was the &#8220;chair-man of the bored.&#8221;</p>
<p>Writing humor isn&#8217;t necessarily easy, but it is great brain exercise. Whether it is easy or not, by using these &#8220;algorithms<a href="http://www.articlesfactory.com"><img src="http://www.articlesfactory.com/pic/x.gif" alt="Feature Articles" border="0"></a>,&#8221; anyone can write jokes and riddles. Why not give it a try?</p>
<p>      ABOUT THE AUTHOR        </p>
<p>Steve Gillman has been studying brainpower and related topics for years. For more humor algorithms, visit the page on Writing Jokes and Riddles, and get the Brain Power Newsletter at: <a href="http://www.increasebrainpower.com/">http://www.IncreaseBrainPower.com</a></p>
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		<title>How To Emboss With Rubber Stamps</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ If you like to use rubber stamps to personalize cards and letters then you will love to emboss using rubber stamps. This technique adds extra elegance to your cards, letters, and artwork.
It&#8217;s not difficult to learn how to emboss with rubber stamps. The materials that you need to start are simple and inexpensive to obtain. [...] ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like to use rubber stamps to personalize cards and letters then you will love to emboss using rubber stamps. This technique adds extra elegance to your cards, letters, and artwork.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s not difficult to learn how to emboss with rubber stamps. The materials that you need to start are simple and inexpensive to obtain. But the results are astounding. You obviously need rubber stamps, but also an embossing ink stamp pad, embossing powder, an embossing heat gun, and of course something to stamp on.</p>
<p>The first thing you do is stamp your design onto the material you are using with a slow drying pigment ink pad. Make sure that the entire stamp is covered with ink. Don&#8217;t rock the stamp when you place it onto your paper since this may blur the lines. You need to press down all over the stamp to ensure that the design is completely transferred and you get the perfect image.</p>
<p>Once the image has been transferred sprinkle embossing powder onto the image and then gently tap off the excess and remove any stray flecks from the paper with a dry paintbrush. This embossing powder comes from ultra fine to tinsel as well as in a variety of colors as does the pigment ink. The powder also comes in different compositions such as metallic powder in gold, silver, or bronze, and glitter powder. This adds a rich color to your artwork and looks really effective. For these metallic powders to really stand out, you can use them with clear ink, or if you use colored ink you can produce effects such as tinted copper.</p>
<p>The final step to produce thermal embossed art is to use your heat tool to direct hot air onto the embossing powder, which will melt and produce the thermal embossed effect in the shape of the image that you stamped. The best way to do this is to use a heat gun as this creates the most even, glossy effect. Around the home you can try to use a toaster or oven but you will have to be careful not to scorch the material you are using. It is therefore worth investing in a proper heat gun, especially if you plan to emboss a lot.</p>
<p>Since there are so many different colors and compositions of ink and embossing powder to use, you are able to personalize each piece of artwork. For example, if you wish to celebrate a friend&#8217;s wedding or the christening of a child you might want to use pearlescent powder, which produces a beautiful pastel effect. However, a card for a child&#8217;s birthday may need to be bright and colorful so you may wish to use metallic and glitter effect embossing powders to produce a dramatic but fun result.</p>
<p>The more you emboss using rubber stamps the more you will create a unique style with the colors of ink and type of embossing powder that you use. After all, the fun part of crafting is not being afraid to experiment so that you create your own unique artwork!</p>
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<p> Tina Banks writes for <a href="http://www.rubberstamps1.com" title="http://www.rubberstamps1.com" target="_blank">http://www.rubberstamps1.com</a> and has been stamping for many years.</p>
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		<title>Creative Writing Ideas - How To Have Them</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <b>How do you come up with new creative writing ideas? You can start by using a few basic techniques. Here are three simple ones.</b>
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<p>Are you waiting and hoping for creative writing ideas? Why not use some simple techniques to produce as many ideas as you will need? Here are a few to get you started.</p>
<p><strong>Combine Stories For Creative Writing Ideas</strong></p>
<p>There is a technique called &#8220;concept combination&#8221; which is to create new products to sell. Use it to create new stories, and it is usually good for a few laughs and a few ideas as well. All you have to do is imaginatively combine old stories into new ones. For the most creative ideas, use stories which are unrelated in their theme.<br />&nbsp;<br />Suppose you start with the biblical story of Adam and Eve, and combine it with the movie, &#8220;Star Wars.&#8221; Perhaps in the new story a man and a woman are placed alone on a new planet, as an experiment to see what will happen over the centuries. Would they or their future offspring develop our same ideas about God and morality?</p>
<p>Get crazy if you want. &#8220;King Kong,&#8221; and &#8220;Romeo and Juliette&#8221; could become a story about when apes learn to speak, and the first human-ape romantic relationship develops. The couple is of course rejected by ape and human society. How about &#8220;Frankenstein&#8221; and &#8220;Gone With The Wind?&#8221; Start dreaming up those new creative writing ideas.</p>
<p><strong>More Ways To Have Creative Writing Ideas</strong></p>
<p>Make a list of what is most important to you. Take anything from that list, and find a story in it. For example, if honesty is important to you, create a story populated with characters that are defined by how honest or dishonest they are, and show the consequences of this trait. If there is some political principle that is important to you, imagine new stories which show what happens when this principle is followed - or when it isn&#8217;t.</p>
<p>Make a list of the stories most like. Start with any story you really like, and think about how you would have told it, or how it could be told. The start writing to see if the idea &#8220;grabs&#8221; you. Romeo and Juliet has been successfully retold a hundred ways in books and movies, under many titles. Why not find a formula you like, which has been proven to work, and write your own updated version?</p>
<p>Watch the evening news and make a list of the stories. This source is mined by television shows all the time. Try to add a twist that will get the story read. For example, take a real life issue that is in the news and approach it from a different perspective. Perhaps it could be a story of a businessman who profiteers after a hurricane, but you find a way find a way to make him the good guy.</p>
<p>One of the best ways to get ideas is to write anything right now. The English writer Graham Green attributes his success to a simple habit: He forced himself to write at least 500 words daily, whether he felt like it or not. Creative inspiration can strike at any time<a href="http://www.articlesfactory.com"><img src="http://www.articlesfactory.com/pic/x.gif" alt="Free Web Content" border="0"></a>, but it strikes more often when there is work instead of waiting. Just start writing and you&#8217;ll have more creative writing ideas.</p>
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<p>Steve Gillman has been studying brainpower and related topics for years. For more Creative Writing Ideas visit: <br /><a href="http://www.increasebrainpower.com/creative-writing-ideas.html">http://www.IncreaseBrainPower.com/creative-writing-ideas.html</a></p>
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		<title>How To Buy A Powerful Home Theater</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Thanks to advances in modern audio and video technology, more and more people are becoming home theater enthusiasts. And while some home theater system owners approach their systems as if money is no object, this is certainly not an option for most would-be home theater owners. Luckily, the recent advances in technology have also made [...] ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks to advances in modern audio and video technology, more and more people are becoming home theater enthusiasts. And while some home theater system owners approach their systems as if money is no object, this is certainly not an option for most would-be home theater owners. Luckily, the recent advances in technology have also made home theater equipment even more affordable, allowing even those on a limited budget to buy a powerful home theater system as long as you know what to look for.</p>
<p>There are several things you should consider once you decide to buy a home theater system, specially on a limited budget (around $1000 or less). Since this is a popular price range, there are several options to choose from for each of the components you&#8217;ll need to purchase. The goal is to have a system that gives you great performance, several steps up from the typical &#8220;home theater in a box&#8221; but still taking up minimal space. We&#8217;ll take a look at the components you&#8217;ll need and some considerations you should keep in mind. Note that since we&#8217;re working with a $1000 or less budget, we&#8217;ll leave out the television for now and assume you&#8217;re using your current TV in the meantime.</p>
<p>Receiver: The receiver should certainly have Dolby Digital&trade; 5.1 surround sound to provide an immersive experience when watching your favorite DVDs. It should also be expandable to other formats as your system grows. That way, you can rest assured that your receiver will still be able to satisfy your audio needs for years to come.</p>
<p>DVD Player: Definitely look for a quality DVD player. You can certainly find players in the sub-$100 range but you should be cautious on such deals and definitely check the warranty and return policy just in case. Something in the $150 ballpark will likely be sufficient but price isn&#8217;t the only factor to consider. Since we&#8217;re aiming for a 5.1 surround sound system, you&#8217;ll need to be sure the DVD player is Dolby Digital &trade; compatible to ensure you have the best audio output from your new system (most players are). In addition, check to see what type of video inputs your television has&#8211;either component video, s-video or composite/analog video (which have been listed in order of video quality). You&#8217;ll want to be sure your DVD player has outputs compatible with the best quality video input on your television. Finally, keep in mind that your DVD player will play a dual role, acting as your CD player as well.</p>
<p>Speakers: Again, with the goal being a 5.1 surround sound system, you&#8217;ll probably want to go with a set of speakers rather than purchasing them separately or in pairs. You&#8217;ll have 6 speakers in all, one in each corner of the room (roughly), one speaker front and center either on or just below the television and one subwoofer to handle the bass. You&#8217;ll want to ensure that the speakers are rated to handle the amount of power put out by the amplifier in your receiver. That way, you can enjoy full, rich surround sound without stressing your speakers and possibly damaging them.</p>
<p>Cables: Finally, you&#8217;ll need several types of interconnect cables to wire everything together. Some of these might come with the individual components you purchase depending on the model. If not, shoot for mid-priced cables rather than the lower end options. Surprisingly enough, the quality of the cables you purchase can have a dramatic effect on the overall performance of your system so skimping here is not advised.</p>
<p>By following these simple guidelines, you&#8217;ll be able to find the best components to build your new home theater system. And you can rest assured that it will have all the features you need for a great home theater experience without breaking the bank.</p>
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<p> Kevin Nelson <a href="http://www.turn-it-upav.com" title="http://www.turn-it-upav.com" target="_blank">http://www.turn-it-upav.com</a> <a href="http://www.turn-it-upav.com/html/index-2.html" title="http://www.turn-it-upav.com/html/index-2.html" target="_blank">http://www.turn-it-upav.com/html/index-2.html</a> email: webmaster_soal@yahoo.com</p>
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		<title>How To Save On Magazine Subscriptions</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Reading is our essential necessity for information. Everyone knows that periodicals are the best way to get updated information - from business and current affairs to latest fashion trends and movie reviews. We all are different, so are our interests. The vast range of popular magazines is there to satisfy our any information need.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reading is our essential necessity for information. Everyone knows that periodicals are the best way to get updated information - from business and current affairs to latest fashion trends and movie reviews. We all are different, so are our interests. The vast range of popular magazines is there to satisfy our any information need.</p>
<p>Through thousands of categories and titles you can definitely find the ones that will become your family&#8217;s favorites, advisors, best friends. Even with all kinds of resources available on the Internet, to actually hold a nice glamorous issue is a different pleasure altogether.</p>
<p>However, to provide all the family members with magazine subscriptions is rather a luxury for an average family. The father would want an edition stuffed with news and essential information, like News Max or The Week; Mom would go for something like Good Housekeeping or Easy Home Cooking. Teenage daughter would be all for a piece of glamour like CosmoGirl or Teen Vogue. And a little son would be thrilled getting his regular issue of Boy&#8217;s Quest or Child Life. Does that mean spending hundreds of dollars annually? May be. May be not. Depends on how smart consumer you can be. Just a few tips will allow you to save on subscriptions and get the magazines you want.</p>
<p>Everyone knows that to buy a magazine subscription is cheaper than to buy the same editions separately every month. But before you go for a magazine subscription, be sure that this particular magazine is actually what you want. If you are not sure it&#8217;s good enough, it pays buying an issue or two at a newsstand or borrowing them from a library. Don&#8217;t get carried away with commercials - loud titles and glamorous design may turn out to be zero useful information. Make your own opinion and remember - the most expensive doesn&#8217;t mean the best.</p>
<p>Once you decided which magazine subscriptions you want, look for the lowest price. The longer the period of subscription is, the cheaper is the rate per issue. That&#8217;s how you will also be spared of overpaying in case the price rises. Beware of magazine subscription scams! If you are not buying a subscription from a publisher, at least find out whether the subscription service provider is reliable. Check if there are hidden costs that will add up to a low price, making it high eventually.</p>
<p>Study the cancellation policy before you subscribe to any special offer. Also, if you pay by your credit card, some magazines will automatically renew your subscription unless you call to cancel it.</p>
<p>Finally, hunting for your favorite magazine subscriptions online, give preference to the companies, providing magazine subscription coupons or magazine coupon codes. They will help you save even more than you could do on special offers or magazine sales and get more favorite periodicals for your family.</p>
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<p> James Brown writes about <a href="http://www.magazinesubscriptionsonsale.com">Magazines Subscriptions</a> and <a href="http://www.magazinesubscriptionsonsale.com">Online Magazines Subscriptions</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Content is king. If you&#8217;ve been online any length of time, you&#8217;ve seen the phrase, &#8220;content is king&#8221; everywhere. 
But understanding what content is, and how to continually add content to your site is a full time job for many businesses. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Content is king. If you&#8217;ve been online any length of time, you&#8217;ve seen the phrase, &#8220;content is king&#8221; everywhere. </p>
<p>But understanding what content is, and how to continually add content to your site is a full time job for many businesses. </p>
<p>One of the best ways to grow the content of your site is by adding useful articles to your resources. Articles are typically rich content that pertains to one or two keywords. An article is typically between 250-750 words in length. And the best thing about an article is it can be promoted not just on your site, but can also be picked up by article directories, other websites, and ezine editors looking for quality information for their subscribers. </p>
<p>The hardest part of adding an article to your site is often times the writing. Where do you come up with your ideas for new articles? Here are five tips on how to find articles that will be informative for your target audience. </p>
<p>1. What is the top news feature in your industry? If you follow trade journals, (and you should) you can always find one or two topics that everyone is writing about. Pick up on that thought, and write an article in your own words. </p>
<p>2. What questions do your clients and prospects ask you over and over again? Common questions can make motivating articles because they answer a question everyone wants more information on. </p>
<p>3. How can you relate your industry to a seasonal event? If you&#8217;re a plumber, writing an article on preparing your pipes for the deep-freeze of winter can be much needed. Likewise, an article on planting shade-loving plants would be a perfect addition to a greenhouses website. </p>
<p>4. Follow your newspaper for current events. Every day, around the world, there are events that you can use to base an article off of. Think back to the first 2 &frac12; months of 2006 - you could write articles based on the Olympics, Super Bowl, Valentine&#8217;s Day, Presidents Day, winter, snow, hurricanes and tornados. A personal trainer could write an article about how it doesn&#8217;t take an Olympian to stay fit. A health spa could write an article on preparing for the spring thaw, and looking your best in your new spring wardrobe. And so on. </p>
<p>5. Still can&#8217;t think of anything? Hire someone else to write articles for you. A copywriter can write several articles for you in a short period of time. If you have a dozen or so written, you can have a several months supply of high quality content, ready to share on your site, and with others throughout the Internet. </p>
<p>You have valuable information. Find a way to share what you know with your customers and prospects. You&#8217;ll show your expertise; they&#8217;ll reward you by becoming your customers. </p>
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<p>Lori Osterberg helps business owners build an online marketing strategy. She consults with owners to show them how to develop a strong Internet presence, and provides many services such as paid search, search optimization, and copywriting for press releases, articles and other online marketing tools. Receive her FREE ezine at <a href="http://www.VisionOfSuccess.com" target="new">http://www.VisionOfSuccess.com</a> and <a href="http://www.GetKnownMarketing.com" target="new">http://www.GetKnownMarketing.com</a>.</p>
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