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<title>Only for the special woman: Unique day spa treatments</title>
<description>"Pampering yourself is as much an art as loving others. A woman leaves no stone unturned to make everyone – from friends to family, from relatives to colleagues – feel special and loved. Often, when it comes to herself, she forgets that she owes it to...</description>
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<pubDate>13th October 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Day spa treatments for the busy woman</title>
<description>"Are you the busy gal juggling work, home and everything in between? Do you always run short of time for yourself? It's time you learned to pamper yourself and set aside at least one monthly day spa visit. And, here are spa services every busy woman shoul...</description>
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<pubDate>13th October 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Libfaces – Come celebrate unity without any differences</title>
<description>"Liberia is situated on the west coast of Africa. Liberia belongs to ethnic African society and has history of its own. It was founded by freed slaves who were released from America. The larger part of Liberian population belongs to 16 different groups of...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_985735_11.html</link>
<pubDate>17th July 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Win – Win : They Push a Button – You Call Back</title>
<description>"“Please hold.”
 
Those are two words that callers do not like to hear. Most callers do not relish the opportunity to wait for “the next available operator” for five or more minutes while listening to cheesy music, only to have their call answer...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956101_32.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>This Is Your Wake-Up Call: Using Teleservices to Spread the Message</title>
<description>"For years, hotels and resorts have been implementing the wake up call service. We are all familiar with this service: guests request 7 a.m. wake up calls to be made every day and they go to bed each night knowing that at 7 a.m. the next morning, they wil...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956100_32.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Not Your Father’s Office:  Implementing Technology to Create the Virtual Office</title>
<description>"Until now, the traditional office has been a fairly primitive environment: four brick walls, some cubicles, downtrodden Berber carpet, a water cooler in the corner of a dimly lit break room surrounded by employees discussing the upcoming weekend's goings...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956099_15.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Using Unified Messaging to Stay Connected:  Smarter than Captain Kirk’s Messaging System</title>
<description>"Not too long ago, in futuristic science fiction movies and books, there was a concept of a singular communications hub, where people could access every form of messaging. Phone calls, voicemails and faxes were all sent to one line and the recipients retr...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956098_15.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>What's In a Name: Using Caller ID Override and Virtual Phone Booth Services to Give Your Business a </title>
<description>"Admit it: caller identification has been a tremendously useful technology since its inception. Having the ability to identify who is calling before answering the phone has made picking up the receiver so much easier and so much less of a gamble. 

When...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956097_15.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Sport Psychology and the Business Executive</title>
<description>"I often receive requests from business professionals to consult with them about incorporating ""peak perfomance"" strategies into their professional lives. The calls come from professionals that are in some sort of a performance slump. There are many und...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956096_32.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Excelling Under Pressure - What does it Take?</title>
<description>"I am reminded of my own performances of the past and how being under pressure can cause all sorts of haywire things to happen. The pressure may come from a missed execution, a missed call, an error, or simply not being able to battle through a tough situ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956095_32.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>The Confident Athlete</title>
<description>"Numerous publications, as well as research and studies currently in process indicate there is a strong relationship between an athletes self-confidence, belief in self, and their abilites to perform. Basically a confident player will outperform one of eq...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956094_32.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Coaching the Perfectionist Young Athlete</title>
<description>"O ften I hear from athletes or parents of athletes who worry about their or their child's sport performance. Athletes, or parents for that matter, who demand high levels of performance are rarely satisified with incremental levels of performance achievem...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956093_32.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Stress and Burnout in Youth Sports</title>
<description>"Athletes, parents and sports psychology professionals often have different ideas about burnout in sports. Research indicates that burnout gets in the way of a young athlete's joy in sport participation, participation longevity, and ultimately performance...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956092_32.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Coaching the Young, Perfectionist Athlete </title>
<description>"Athletes or parents who demand high levels of performance are rarely satisfied with incremental levels of performance achievement because the standard of acceptable performance has been set extremely high. When the “expected” result is not achieved, ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956091_32.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>From Fuzzy to Focused: Enhancing Sports Performance by Improving Concentration Skills</title>
<description>"At some point in our lives, we've all had the opportunity to look through the lens of a camera. Depending on where the lens is set and what we want to see, the image may be blurred, slightly out of focus or may be crystal clear ready to snap the perfect ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956090_32.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Focus and Task Relevant Cues</title>
<description>"Focus and having the ability to remain immersed in the Task Relevant Cues  is critical to the execution of a task. When the athlete is unable to remain immersed in the relevant cues and...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956089_32.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Using Positive Self-Affirmations in Sports</title>
<description>"Have you ever wondered why it seems that certain athletes succeed where others seem to struggle with success? 

The people who succeed know how to program their minds for success, while others may be operating under a cloud of negative suggestions, sta...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956088_32.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Mental Preparation for Peak Performance</title>
<description>"Depending on whom you talk with, whether they be a coach, player, sports agent, or parent, you will hear that the mental component of sport performance ranges from having as little as 10% significance to as great as 90% of the performance curve.

Measu...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956085_32.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Motivational Moment: Mental Preparation</title>
<description>"""Everyone has the desire to win, but only champions have the desire to prepare."" --Author Unknown
It has been said that sports are 80% mental and 20% physical. But, most athletes spend nearly 100% of their time refining physical skills, and little to ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956083_32.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>The Attributes of a Confident Athlete</title>
<description>"Most people assume confidence is an attitude which exudes a strong faith in one's ability, skill or appearance. But in sports, confidence is far more than simply an attitude; it is a critical piece of performing at full athletic potential.

The definit...</description>
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<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Motivational Moment: Confidence</title>
<description>"""Confidence comes from hard work. It comes from facing different situations and making putts. It comes from knowing you've worked on the right things, so when you get under the gun, you can execute on what you've practiced"" 
--David Duval - British Op...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_956080_32.html</link>
<pubDate>29th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>How to write a essay tips:</title>
<description>"Tip 1: make it interesting to read. 
For example, if one were to construct an essay about igor Stravinsky, they would not want to start it off by saying “Igor Stravinsky was a composer from the 20th Century who composed many musical numbers”.  This ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_951537_22.html</link>
<pubDate>27th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>How educators &amp; leaders can use storytelling to foster community and bridge differences</title>
<description>"As another school year comes to a close, students look forward to the lazy days of summer. But for many educators, as well as camp leaders and faith-based organizers, summer can be an exceptionally busy time, especially for those charged with creating an...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_934022_15.html</link>
<pubDate>13th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Graduation Portraits: Make your father feel proud</title>
<description>"Graduation day is one of the most memorable events of anyone’s life. You can still remember how proud your father was when you graduated. This “I feel so proud of my son or daughter” is a wonderful moment for every father’s life and time and agai...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_934021_32.html</link>
<pubDate>13th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Oil painting reproduction: Classic feel and wonderful appeal</title>
<description>"Oil paintings have been a heritage and an aesthetic value that modern day photos cannot match. The classic feel and wonderful appeal of oil paintings have always been and will be there for generations to come. 

There are many people who prefer having ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_934019_15.html</link>
<pubDate>13th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Photo to Pop Art: A craze amongst the new generation</title>
<description>"The new urge of converting photos to pop art has become a craze amongst the new generation. This is the feature where you can convert your old photos to wonder innovative work of art and amaze your family and friends. Very simple techniques of converting...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_934017_15.html</link>
<pubDate>13th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Father’s Day Gift: Let him remember the wonderful moment forever</title>
<description>"Give you father a wonderful gift of a handmade painting as Father’s day gift. Yes your father who has always stood by you whenever you needed something in life and has always worked towards making your life better. So why not make his day special on Fa...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_934013_32.html</link>
<pubDate>13th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Keyless options becoming popular motor-to-gearhead connections for motion control systems</title>
<description>"While shaft keys in mechanical drives has been the standard in the power transmission industry for decades, today’s motion control systems are increasingly turning to keyless options for shaft-locking devices. 
Because of industry’s changing needs a...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_922789_15.html</link>
<pubDate>08th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Servo gear reducers and system efficiency</title>
<description>"According to the U.S. Department of Energy, American industries spend more than $30 billion every year on electricity for motor-driven systems. Because nearly 70% of all electricity used in industry is consumed by motor systems, increases in the energy e...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_922788_15.html</link>
<pubDate>08th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Advances in Ethernet technology boost industrial networking capabilities</title>
<description>"An assembly line, or any highly automated, complex industrial process, typically relies on a three-layer system of controllers. At the top is a human machine interface (HMI), where a human operator monitors the system. The middle layer of the hierarchy c...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_922787_15.html</link>
<pubDate>08th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Advances in technology improve rack and pinion performance and positioning</title>
<description>"When an engineer needs to convert rotary motion to linear motion, or develop axes for machining operations, they often choose ball screw drive mechanisms such as electric lifting actuators and electric ball screw actuators. Coming in third are rack and p...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_922785_15.html</link>
<pubDate>08th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Linear positioners vital for motion control in manufacturing</title>
<description>"Motion control, which is necessary for manufacturing industries such as printing, packaging, assembly and semiconductors, is a field of automation and engineering. With motion control systems, machines’ positioning and velocity are automated by devices...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_922783_15.html</link>
<pubDate>08th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Web-based HMIs transforming visualization and data-sharing on factory floors</title>
<description>"The intersection of technology and people — whether it’s as simple as the grip on a hand tool or as complex as the entire network infrastructure for a major, global manufacturer — is called the human-machine interface (HMI). Highly advanced HMI sys...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_922782_10.html</link>
<pubDate>08th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>VW Campervan Hire:  Enjoy the Freedom!</title>
<description>"The guide to the perfect holiday is to hire a campervan from Camper4hire.  Accessing their website will let you in on the best way to enjoy your trip.  Your camper van experience is like no other you can find.  Explore the options at Camper4hire, and you...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_917072_15.html</link>
<pubDate>05th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>VW Camper Van Rental:  Have a Vacation on Wheels!</title>
<description>"If you are looking for a great vacation option while visiting the UK, then contact Camper4hire.  Explore your campervan rental options and live the vacation of your dreams.

Camper4hire takes pride in the three camper vans of their current fleet.  By t...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_917071_15.html</link>
<pubDate>05th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>We are industry leaders in providing a strong &amp; dynamic technological platform to our clients.</title>
<description>"Every individual project developed involves collaboration of our experts. We assign team of experts including, designers, programmers, and other specialists coordinated by the project manager to work in conjunction with our client’s team. Each project ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_592234_11.html</link>
<pubDate>29th July 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Today the web is a powerful marketing and business enabling tool that can be used to make huge profi</title>
<description>"We cater to all the requirements of our clients by providing them a corewebsolutions for gearing businesses, which aim to make a presence around globe via the World Wide Web.

We help our clients build their internet profile and enhance their responsiv...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_592233_11.html</link>
<pubDate>29th July 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Things to know if your business needs a website.</title>
<description>"With so many businesses out there offering web based solutions it’s difficult to know who is right for the job.  This article provides a list of web design related questions for you to arm yourself with when you go down the procurement process.

1. C...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_590525_10.html</link>
<pubDate>25th July 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Welcome to the online best model winner contest at Lookoftheyear</title>
<description>"How many times you have been complimented for your skin or your beautiful face by your friends? Someone must have even suggested that you try your hand at modeling? But you may not have the confidence to apply as a model at an agency in your area? So how...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_518575_39.html</link>
<pubDate>16th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Welcome to the online best model winner contest at Lookoftheyear</title>
<description>"How many times you have been complimented for your skin or your beautiful face by your friends? Someone must have even suggested that you try your hand at modeling? But you may not have the confidence to apply as a model at an agency in your area? So how...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_517291_35.html</link>
<pubDate>15th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Here is a chance to win the look of the year contest</title>
<description>"Every year millions of teen men and women aspire to become models as they know that they have the ability to make it to the top. However they don’t know where to start and often end up just getting confused.  Lookoftheyear helps you to start right away...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_517290_35.html</link>
<pubDate>15th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>4 Steps to Getting Motivated</title>
<description>"Do you ever wake up in the morning and think to yourself, ""It's time to make a change?"" Maybe you'd like to go back to school, land yourself that promotion, lose some weight, or just make time for a new hobby. If you're like most of us, you may have pu...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_517233_22.html</link>
<pubDate>14th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Top 10 Strategies for Landing a Job with Your Associate Degree</title>
<description>"Your career training program may prepare you to perform your dream job, but you still have to get your foot in an employer's door. Career coaches and job hunting experts recommend ten powerful steps you can take to line up a great job for after graduatio...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_517232_22.html</link>
<pubDate>14th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Should I Quit my Job or Get Fired?</title>
<description>"In the song ""The Gambler,"" Kenny Rodgers sang, ""You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and know when to run."" If that seems to sum up your job situation, then you may be wondering if you should quit or allow ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_517231_22.html</link>
<pubDate>14th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>My Dad: Career Changer and Nontraditional Student</title>
<description>"Though changing careers can be a scary thing, many people do it successfully and enjoy the rewards of new challenges and better pay. My dad, Harry Tolles, is one person who found happiness in a different industry. Midway through the nineties, my dad star...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_517230_22.html</link>
<pubDate>14th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>What Is Continuing Education, and Why Should I Consider It?</title>
<description>"Continuing education is a wide-ranging term that encompasses education outside standard high school diploma or college degree programs. Most participants in continuing education are non-traditional students--older than the typical college age group of 18...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_517229_22.html</link>
<pubDate>14th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Returning to School Can Help Retirees Launch Second Careers</title>
<description>"Approximately 30 companies have partnered with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to actively recruit older workers to fill gaps in their employee ranks. These companies realize that not only do older workers bring years of experience; th...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_517228_22.html</link>
<pubDate>14th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Confessions of a Model Student: How to Balance School, Work, and Life</title>
<description>"Meet Kristin Connell, a 25 year-old Seattle transplant and student. Although she currently divides her time between college courses and a part-time job, she has four years' experience juggling a full-time student life with family, friends, and profession...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_517227_22.html</link>
<pubDate>14th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>How to Get Career Training in Eighteen Months or Less</title>
<description>"Sometimes a little career training goes a long way. For example, while you may earn a medical assistant's certificate within a year, the emotional rewards and strong job security of medical assisting can last a lifetime. The comfortable salary doesn't hu...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_517226_22.html</link>
<pubDate>14th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>7 Moves to Put You Ahead of the Fashion Design School Class</title>
<description>"According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 20,000 individuals were employed as fashion designers in 2006, and 1,000 new jobs are expected over the next eight years. This growth rate of only 5 percent is much lower than the national average (10 pe...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_517225_22.html</link>
<pubDate>14th April 2008</pubDate>
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