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		<title>How to Play Texas Holdem and Consistently Win</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SeanMoronse</dc:creator>
		
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When the talk shifts to card game, the name poker is one of those games that are getting all the noises. And of course these noises are of the right kind. This card game is a complex one that needs to be studied first, before someone can say that they have found the winning formula [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When the talk shifts to card game, the name poker is one of those games that are getting all the noises. And of course these noises are of the right kind. This card game is a complex one that needs to be studied first, before someone can say that they have found the winning formula in this card game. What is referred to as the game of poker can actually come in many forms and in many types. One variation of the game is the Texas Holdem. In fact when one say that game of poker, some people may think that he is referring to the Holdem variation because this is the most popular variation of the card game. With so many people playing this variation of the card game online and offline, perhaps now is the right time for you to learn how to play Texas Holdem and consistently win on impromptu games. </p>
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<p>If you have questions that basically centers on how to play Texas Holdem then remember this; the card game basically starts when the players on the table are given two hole cards. The poker table is provided with five community cards and players can see these cards and can use these in combination of the hand. You can make the five cards using both sources of cards or you can use one or none of the hole cards in combination with community cards. </p>
<p>Typically there will be four rounds of betting and starts clockwise. The first person to bet is the one next to the dealer button. Say for example that two or more players have the same advantageous five card hands, and then the pot will be split between the two holders of the winning card hands. Questions about how to play Texas Holdem and consistently win cannot be fully answered if the many terms related to this poker variation aren&#8217;t addressed. So what are these Holdem terms that should be taken into consideration? These terms include the blinds, the pre-flop, the flop, the turn, the river and the showdown. </p>
<p>Bets often figure prominently on conversations when two people talk on ways on how to play Texas Holdem. Bets are often placed in blinds and they are placed by players to the left of the dealer. The action in this game can start on the player to the left of the bigger blind. And that person is expected to develop his pre-flop action; he can call, raise or fold. The betting system will then continue clockwise until everyone on the player had their chance of acting on the hand. When the players have folded or have matched the bets of everyone, then flop is dealt on table. The flop involves the three community cards dealt face up on table and the turn is the fourth community and the time where the third round of betting starts. The river is the final community of cards and this is followed by the final round of betting. </p>
<p>The showdown happens when there is one player left on the game. This is the time where they will reveal their cards and the highest one wins. Knowing how to play Texas Holdem isn&#8217;t simply knowing about the basic rules, but also knowing what the terms used in the game.</p>
<p>Go to <a href="http://www.PokerOnlineSchool.com">www.PokerOnlineSchool.com</a> for a free e-course on how to dominate the competition in cash games and sit-n-go&#8217;s using the best <a href="http://www.PokerOnlineSchool.com">how to play texas holdem</a> strategies.  Our poker online school teaches you through interactive audios, videos, and guides on how to continually profit from playing poker online.</p>
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		<title>A Healthy Diet Plan &#8212; How To Choose?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:38:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liani Widjaja</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Want to have a body like a model ? You bet, I desperately want! But sometimes over weight body tend to more susceptible toward many kinds of disease. Choose a healthy diet plan and do regular exercise will reslut an ideal and healthy body.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='ezineplusbyline'>by Liani Widjaja</div>
<p>Want to have a body like a model ? You bet, I desperately want! But sometimes over weight body tend to more susceptible toward many kinds of disease. Choose a healthy diet plan and do regular exercise will reslut an ideal and healthy body.</p>
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<p>It is very important to choose a right diet plan because everyone&#8217;s body is not the same. Study first popular diet plan from time to time, especially their positive and negative points, before you choose them.</p>
<p>Atkins Diet Plan</p>
<p>Atkins Diet Plan is very popular in the year 2000. Found by Dr. Robert Atkins. The method of Atkins Diet Plan is to burn of reserve fat in your body as a fuel of your energy when the body doesn&#8217;t have more carbohydrate as a fuel. The food that you consume on Atkins Diet Plan is mostly rely on protein and fat such as cheese, egg and butter.</p>
<p>Atkins Diet Plan is proven to be successful in reducing your weight fast. A research shows that for those people who join this Atkins Diet Plan will lose their weight to 7 kg in 6 months.</p>
<p>Caution !:</p>
<p>If you consume high protein only, you will make your liver and kidney work heavier than usual. Less of vegetable and fruit will make your body less in vitamin, fiber and mineral. This can makes your body not function normally.</p>
<p>SouthBeach Diet</p>
<p>At the beginning, Dr. Arthur Agatsson create this southbeach diet to help his patient to reduce their cholesterol blood level and sugar within the blood. The method, you have to eat the food according to the phase of diet, with avoiding high or moderately high-glycemic carbohydrates, such as dairy, sugar, candy, bread, potatoes, fruit, cereals, and grains.</p>
<p>SouthBeach Diet is proven to lose your weight to 6 kg in 2 weeks in the first phase, And this diet is also believe can extend your lifespan and keep in good health.</p>
<p>Caution !:</p>
<p>The first phase of this diet is hard to follow. You have to eliminate all your favorite food such as potato, bread, cake and ice cream. Even though southbeach diet is proven to lose your weight very fast but this diet is not losing our fat that we want to get rid, but the water in our body.</p>
<p>Blood Type Diet</p>
<p>Dr. Peter J. D&#8217;Adamo, who is a founder of this Blood Type Diet and also a naturopathic physician has thought that blood type is a key role in determine the suitable food. With consuming the right food that suit with your blood type you can reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart attack, not to mention to stability your weight.</p>
<p>Caution!:</p>
<p>A lot of nutritionists have not confirm this method yet and they thought that, this theory is lack of scientific literature.</p>
<p>How to choose a healthy diet plan?</p>
<p>Almost every diet plan has offer a fast slimming method. But you should be careful in choosing those diet plan because some of them are not suitable for your body.</p>
<p>Here are some tips in choosing a right and healthy diet plan, so you&#8217;ll have the benefits and reduce the risk of problems in the future.</p>
<p>1. Study. Gather as much information as you can and consult your diet plan with your nutritionist.</p>
<p>2. Beware of side effects. Knows your own health&#8217;s condition, if you has anemia, allergy or high blood pressure, make sure you tell your nutritionist.</p>
<p>3. Discipline. Don&#8217;t try to improvise in your diet plan, just follow the plan and discipline yourself not to be tempted. Reducing the food intake can make our body lack of nutrient.</p>
<p>4. Take your time. In the beginning of diet, our body will make an adaption process and this process takes time. Avoid doing activity that will make your body tired.</p>
<p>5. <a href="http://www.aromatherapy-at-home.com/exercises.html">Exercise.</a> Makes exercise as a part of your healthy diet plan and your lifestyle.</p>
<p>Make sure you&#8217;ll include aromatherapy with your diet plan, whatever diet plan you choose.  See <a href="http://www.aromatherapy-at-home.com/lose-weight-fast.html">How Aromatherapy Can Help You With Your Healthy Diet Plan.</a></p>
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<div class='ezinepluslinks'>Liani Widjaja is the owner of Aromatherapy-at-Home.com. A website about <A HREF="http://www.aromatherapy-at-home.com">aromatherapy and essential oils&#8217; guide. </A>By knowing which the best <a href="http://www.aromatherapy-at-home.com/aromatherapyessentialoil.html">essential oils</a> for you, you will be able to get a maximum benefit of aromatherapy. Visit her site right now.</div>
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		<title>Diabetes - Treatment Methods for Diabetes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:25:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julia Hanf</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[There are several treatment options for diabetes; the option chosen depends on the type of diabetes and its degree of seriousness, and on the diabetic's age.]]></description>
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<p>There are several treatment options for diabetes; the option chosen depends on the type of diabetes and its degree of seriousness, and on the diabetic&#8217;s age.</p>
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<p>Gestational diabetes, for example, that sometimes afflicts pregnant women at around 6-7 months into the pregnancy, may disappear after birth. Treatment may be as mild as doing nothing to additional diet management. Type 1 diabetes, on the other hand, is currently incurable and typically requires lifelong insulin shots.</p>
<p>But there are other forms of treatment, many of them amounting virtually or literally to self-care.</p>
<p>On the more extensive end of treatments there are a variety of drugs used apart from insulin.</p>
<p>Sulfonylureas, for example (such as Glucotrol and Micronase) help the body make insulin. That&#8217;s helpful for Type 1 diabetes patients who produce too little. Biguanides, on the other hand (such as Glucophage), aid in using insulin more efficiently, the common characteristic of Type 2 diabetes. Thiazolidinediones (like Avandia) help make cells more sensitive to insulin, again useful in treating Type 2.</p>
<p>Some medications target glucose levels.  For example, Meglitinides (Prandin) regulate the blood glucose level after eating.  The digestive tract&#8217;s absorption of sugars is slowed by Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (Precose).</p>
<p>All of these treatment options, and any others, will naturally involve careful monitoring of blood glucose level by use of one or more methods. Once that&#8217;s known, the patient and his or her physician can focus on a particular category of treatment and/or self care.</p>
<p>Some cases of diabetes, especially Type 2, can be controlled through proper exercise and diet, without medication.   Elevated glucose levels stemming from pre-diabetes, rather then full-blown diabetes are especially responsive to diet and exercise.</p>
<p>The importance of diet can be deduced by the strong connection between Type 2 diabetes and obesity.  If you carry most of your weight around the waist you are especially at risk.  In such cases, losing sufficient weight may bring the blood glucose levels back to normal so that no medications are needed.</p>
<p>Many factors play into such a lifestyle adjustment and they tend to have other beneficial effects. Careful control of the amount and type of carbohydrates, adjustment of alcohol intake and other dietary changes aid in reducing cardiovascular problems of many types, including heart attack and stroke.</p>
<p>Physical exercise lowers blood sugar levels, having a direct effect on the condition. But exercise also helps the body&#8217;s immune system along with having other positive benefits. That helps reduce the odds of subsidiary problems produced by diabetes. Stress, in particular, can produce changes that affect how hormones, including insulin, are used by the body. Exercise and an overall attitude adjustment can bring that under control.</p>
<p>If insulin becomes necessary, there are other forms apart from traditional injections. Oral insulin is now in widespread use. Insulin inhalers have recently been approved by the FDA for treatment of diabetes. An insulin pump, which injects the appropriate amount automatically as needed, may be appropriate for some patients.</p>
<p>If you suspect diabetes, don&#8217;t wait to get tested.  Only a doctor can give the tests needed and determine if you have diabetes and what treatment you may need.  The early you are diagnosed the easier diabetes is to treat.</p>
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		<title>Feline Toxoplasmosis, You, and Your Cat: Prevention</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kurt Schmitt</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Prevention of toxoplasmosis involves some simple precautionary steps for both you and your cat. Taking these steps won't guarantee that you won't get it, but every effort you make may help.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='ezineplusbyline'>by Kurt Schmitt</div>
<p>Prevention of toxoplasmosis involves some simple precautionary steps for both you and your cat. Taking these steps won&#8217;t guarantee that you won&#8217;t get it, but every effort you make may help.</p>
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<p>Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) - a parasitic protozoan (single-celled organism). Both humans and cats may be infected by coming in contact with it. Wild and domestic cats are the definitive hosts for Toxoplasma, which means that the cat is the only animal in which T. gondii reaches sexual maturity.</p>
<p>According to reports from the Centers for Disease Control, the Toxoplasma parasite is found throughout the world, and as many as 60 million people in the United States may carry it. Estimates are that anywhere between 20 percent and 80 percent of populations worldwide may have it. Toxoplasmosis symptoms, however, are relatively rare, causing few people to seek treatment. Cats that are infected may or may not show signs of the disease as well.</p>
<p>Eating raw or undercooked meat is the primary culprit, but there are other risk factors as well. In third world countries, walking barefoot on infected soil is a major risk factor.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a list of a few of the things you can do to keep your cat and people in your household from contracting toxoplasmosis.</p>
<p>Do not consume raw or undercooked meat. If you touch raw meat, do not touch your face until you&#8217;ve cleaned your hands thoroughly.</p>
<p>Make sure that you wash your cutting boards, utensils, hands, and sink with soap and warm water after food preparation.</p>
<p>Make sure you wash all raw fruits and vegetables thoroughly.</p>
<p>Let someone else handle litter box cleaning during pregnancy.</p>
<p>Ensure that the litter box is cleaned at least once per day or more in order to dispose of cat feces before it becomes infective.</p>
<p>If you clean the cat box yourself, wear a mask and disposable rubber gloves and avoid breathing the dust. Wash your hands after cleaning the box.</p>
<p>Always avoid sandboxes since roaming cats may defecate in them.</p>
<p>While gardening, wear gloves and keep your hands away from your face until you wash them.</p>
<p>Avoid drinking unpasteurized milk products, especially goat&#8217;s milk.</p>
<p>Here are some things you can do to help keep your cat from being exposed to the disease.</p>
<p>Do not feed your cat raw or undercooked meat.</p>
<p>Keep your cat inside to prevent it from hunting rodents or birds that could be infected.</p>
<p>Keep your cat indoors in order to keep her away from contaminated soil, plants, or insects.</p>
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<div class='ezinepluslinks'>For more details on <a href="http://www.cat-lovers-only.com/toxoplasmosis-symptoms.html">toxoplasmosis symptoms</a> including a longer version of this article, see Kurt Schmitt&#8217;s <a href="http://www.cat-lovers-only.com/cat-health-problems.html">website on cat health problems</a></div>
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		<title>Ease the pain in freshly pierced ear.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:18:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Russ Basel</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A pierced ear is a nice accent piece. Although with a new piercing you may have some minor discomfort. Here are some quick tips on easing your pain. These have helped many people.]]></description>
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<p>A pierced ear is a nice accent piece. Although with a new piercing you may have some minor discomfort. Here are some quick tips on easing your pain. These have helped many people.</p>
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<p>Your earlobe is sore. Do not use hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol these hinder healing and stop new skin cell growth. Stay away from ointments. Not only are these messy they tend to slow oxygen from getting to the sore area thus hindering the healing  process. Do use salt soaks. This provides the best cleaning for a ring or stud in the ear. It will loosen dry material on the area. This is a mix of a teaspoon of sea or table salt. Dissolved in eight onces of warm water. A good way to bathe the sore spot.</p>
<p>Clean the surrounding skin, mild antiseptic products such as bactine or a good liquid antibacterial soap. Then dilute 50/50 with water, if soap is still harsh. Do not use perfumed soap products do to chemicals that could cause further irritation.</p>
<p>Swab the new ear piercing area with a cotton swab soaked in cleaning solution two to three times a day. Rotate your jewelry to loosen dried matter and allow it to clean the area. Soreness should dissapate within hours. For more tips and advice go to bodypiercingsafe.com</p>
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<div class='ezinepluslinks'>Ears are hurting after that pierce get some help now. <a href="http://www.bodypiercingsafe.com">Stop hurting your body with bad pierce jobs.</a></div>
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		<title>The Advantages of a Meditation Chair</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:58:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keira Adams</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Among the most difficult aspects of meditating is discovering the perfect seated posture, since your legs often fall asleep during an extended period of meditating. Although there are meditation cushions to be had, there are many people who choose to use a meditation chair instead.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='ezineplusbyline'>by Keira Adams</div>
<p>Among the most difficult aspects of meditating is discovering the perfect seated posture, since your legs often fall asleep during an extended period of meditating. Although there are meditation cushions to be had, there are many people who choose to use a meditation chair instead.</p>
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<p>If you examine a meditation chair, the first thing you&#8217;ll discover is that it doesn&#8217;t seem that different from a kitchen chair. It has four legs and a back. But what it does better is help make you more comfy by molding to your body, which keeps cramps at bay and allows for total relaxation.</p>
<p>The stuff that makes this happen is known as buckwheat hull. It adapts to your form, thereby offering a more solid seat due to the ergonomic design which stops the user from slumping throughout the most focused periods of meditation, because it&#8217;s tilted somewhat forward.</p>
<p>A good illustration of a meditation chair is the Seagrass. This product was conceived by a meditation practitioner who found that it was quite challenging to meditate when seated in a lotus pose. This chair permits you to cross your ankles or feet and draw them up if you&#8217;re weary of laying them on the floor. As well, it allows for appropriate support of the backbone so you won&#8217;t go through any back pain following the session.</p>
<p>The Chinese meditation chair is possibly the most ancient model as it has been in existence for hundreds of years. It does not possess ergonomic characteristics such as the ones we use these days, however it boasts an especially wide base so that you have enough space to cross your legs. It doesn&#8217;t come with any padding, however you&#8217;ll be able to quickly take care of that.</p>
<p>One more type of meditation chair is the Tilt Seat, also called the kneeling chair. The great thing about this meditation chair is that it doesn&#8217;t place pressure on the knees and could also be utilized as a table. It&#8217;s possible to comfortably read a book if you lay a pillow on the floor.</p>
<p>There are more meditation chairs to be had and they are available in assorted sizes and shapes. An alternative for those who desire something larger is the meditation bench. With the greater surface area, those who favor the lotus position can sit without placing pressure on the legs. Something like it is known as the cane chair.</p>
<p>While picking out the perfect meditation chair, you are advised to take into account your body size and height, as well as your need for comfort. Do not overlook back support because this will also help to enhance your posture.</p>
<p>The beauty of meditation chairs is that they&#8217;re lightweight and moveable. They could effortlessly be stashed away in a closet after you&#8217;re finished, or it&#8217;s possible to purchase styles that harmonize with your interior design.</p>
<p>The meditation chair is configured to keep you relaxed and comfortable during the time that you&#8217;re in session. If you&#8217;re committed to enhancing your health and fighting stress, purchasing a meditation chair will certainly be a wise investment.</p>
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		<title>How to Use Consumer Information on Wrinkle Creams to Your Benefit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:50:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leanne Wumoult</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[As you get older, the wrinkles on your face will become more and more noticeable.  The reduction of the appearance of wrinkles is one of the most difficult problems to deal with in the beauty realm.  There are some great wrinkle creams available on the market that can help you effectively deal with this beauty problem.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='ezineplusbyline'>by Leanne Wumoult</div>
<p>As you get older, the wrinkles on your face will become more and more noticeable.  The reduction of the appearance of wrinkles is one of the most difficult problems to deal with in the beauty realm.  There are some great wrinkle creams available on the market that can help you effectively deal with this beauty problem.</p>
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<p>Before you go ahead and purchase any of these wrinkle reduction products however, you should learn more about these products. An example is to use consumer information on wrinkle creams to help you make your decision.</p>
<p>Consumer information can help you decide which wrinkle cream to purchase. Unlike subjective advertisements, consumer information contains reviews and testimonials from unbiased people who have actually used the products.</p>
<p>Where Can I Find This Information?</p>
<p>The Internet is a powerful research tool. With it, you can scour hundreds of web sites in a short amount of time. There are many databases and review sites that you can visit when you want to learn the truth about anti wrinkle products. There are even some sites devoted to protecting consumers from manufacturers who make unfair claims.</p>
<p>One good source for consumer information is eMedicine Health. Doctors and health care professionals often reference this vast clinical knowledge base because it is so current and comprehensive. eMedicine Health&#8217;s content is constantly being updated. They also share the most current practice guidelines for fifty-nine medical specialties.</p>
<p>You will also want to take a look at Infozine. Infozine contains consumer information about many topics. In particular, they have a wealth of information about anti aging products. Readers from all over the world find this information to be presented in an informative way that&#8217;s also easy to understand.</p>
<p>Make an Informed Decision</p>
<p>Besides reading up on consumer information there are other things that you can do as well in order to educate yourself further and help yourself to make the right decision on which wrinkle cream to purchase. Because there are literally thousands of different anti wrinkle products out there to choose from it is easy to see why the decision process here could be so intimidating.</p>
<p>By doing your research and becoming an informed consumer, you&#8217;ll find that the selection process is easier than you think. With a little effort, you&#8217;ll be able to separate bogus products from ones that actually work. Then you&#8217;ll be well on your way to finding a wrinkle cream that delivers the results you want.</p>
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		<title>Augusta National Golf Club: A Beautiful Golf Course</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:37:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Easton</dc:creator>
		
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<p>The Augusta national golf club has been the location of the well known and highly televised Masters Tournament. The course is located in Augusta Georgia and has be placed on land that used to be a tree nursery.</p>
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<p>An elegant designed golf course enjoyable, for those with the skill to enjoy.</p>
<p>The Augusta national golf club is adorned with mature trees, flowers, as well as shrubs and every hole has the name of a tree or a shrub that is located on the hole. In the early days it stood out from the rest of the golf courses due to the small number of bunkers it contained, compared to other golf courses.   The widths of the fairways on the course were also different from the other professional quality courses.</p>
<p>Changes to the Course</p>
<p>Over the years changes to the course such as more bunkers, decreasing the contours of the greens and placing more trees on the course. The creation of more rough areas made the course more challenging.</p>
<p>The greens at the course had a long tradition of being made from traditional Bermuda grass.  In 1the early 80s, they were changed to being made from bent grass, which provides a faster surface on the green.  This was the deciding factor for the changing of the contours that were placed on the green.</p>
<p>Members of the Augusta national golf club are probably familiar with the large oak tree that is located on the course and is thought to be over 140 years old.</p>
<p>The Eisenhower tree is a  pine tree, which is situated on the 17th hole of the course.</p>
<p>Historians of the course claim that the tree was hit with a golf ball numerous times, (to his disgust) by President Eisenhower, and so he recommend that they remove the tree.  The chairman of the course at the time did not want to have to ignore the recommendation of the President, however he decided the best thing to do was close the meeting.</p>
<p>The course also has Ike&#8217;s Pond, which was named after General Eisenhower. He had taken a walk in the woods on a distant portion of the club grounds, and advised the chairman of the club that he had found a great place to build a pond.</p>
<p>I believe the chairman&#8217;s job was an extremely diplomatic role ,with many top names of politics and high ranking officials. It allowed its first African-American member in 1990. It  is currently an all-male membership.</p>
<p>The Augusta course is a spectacular golf course, for both professionals and the weekend players. I highly recommend it if for only to pick out the specific famous peole, who have played there, and to identify how they moulded course.</p>
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		<title>10 Reasons to Use Jurlique Skin Care</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:36:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Nutt</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Nearly everyone uses some sort of skin care these days. With new awareness of how our skin ages, many people have discovered that they do need to use some sort of skin care. Unfortunately, there are a lot of low quality skin care products out there that claim to do amazing things, but never deliver. Jurlique skin care products are just the opposite.]]></description>
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<p>Nearly everyone uses some sort of skin care these days. With new awareness of how our skin ages, many people have discovered that they do need to use some sort of skin care. Unfortunately, there are a lot of low quality skin care products out there that claim to do amazing things, but never deliver. Jurlique skin care products are just the opposite.</p>
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<p>This line of skin care products has a lot to offer and the reviews are positive . . . <a href="http://www.saffronrouge.com/jurlique">Jurlique</a> really does produce results. Here are just ten reasons why you might want to consider using this particular skin care line.</p>
<p>1. Jurlique products are made with organic herbs and ingredients that are all natural. There are no harsh chemicals to further damage your skin, just wholesome goodness.</p>
<p>2. The line of skin care products has various options formulated for every skin type. You just need to determine what kind of skin you have and then choose the appropriate product to meet your needs. It`s important to use lotions, etc. that are made for your skin type or you will end up with dryer skin and more blemishes.</p>
<p>3. If you are tired of overly competitive beauty companies that only care about cash . . . Jurlique is a breath of fresh air. Focusing on sustainable practices and biodynamic beauty, they really stand out from the crowd.</p>
<p>4.  Got wrinkles? While wrinkles may be a natural part of aging, that doesn&#8217;t  mean you have to let them take over your face too early . . . Jurlique provides natural wrinkle removers that smooth out your skin and keep you looking younger.</p>
<p>5. Combination skin can be very difficult to treat, with patches of dry skin in amongst the oily areas. However, Jurlique offers specially formulated skin care products to help with that problem and to get your skin back into balance.</p>
<p>6. Many cosmetic companies buy any old ingredients and turn it into something for your face, but Jurlique actually grows their own herbs and flowers to use in their products. The entire process takes place on their farms, so each natural, organic ingredient is carefully monitored from seed. This ensures top quality ingredients.</p>
<p>7. If you suffer from sensitive skin and find that regular skin care products tend to make your face break out and irritate the skin, then you will need something gentle. Since <a href="http://www.saffronrouge.com/">natural skin care</a> products don&#8217;t use harsh chemicals, existing problems have the chance to clear up, rather than be aggravated.</p>
<p>8. Reduce blemishes the natural way. Rather than applying acids and chemicals to your problem areas, use herbs to soothe the skin naturally and moisturize while minimizing the blemishes. Most skin care lines do one or the other, but Jurlique combines tasks in their creams, meaning you get more for your money.</p>
<p>9. For anyone who wants their facial products to be good enough to eat . . . Jurlique offers yummy natural ingredients like honey, mint and chamomile, among other healthy types. These are all great for your skin and all natural.</p>
<p>10. Beyond skin care products, this line extends to hair treatments and other areas of beauty, as well. So, if you like their creams and lotions, you can start using everything from the same company, all made with the same quality ingredients.</p>
<p>It`s important to put products you trust on your skin. When it comes to treating problems like wrinkles and blemishes, it`s definitely not a good idea to be using lotions full of damaging chemicals that may only aggravate the issue. Opt for natural and organic and you`ll find that your skin does far better.</p>
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		<title>Flexibility and Strength Exercises Can Help Relieve Back Pain</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:31:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Archer</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have ever had a serious backache, you can appreciate just how vital your back is - even for activities you think don't entail the back. For example, squeezing a tennis ball utilizes more muscles than the ones in your hand; the latissimus dorsi and other back muscles are also employed during this movement.]]></description>
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<p>If you have ever had a serious backache, you can appreciate just how vital your back is - even for activities you think don&#8217;t entail the back. For example, squeezing a tennis ball utilizes more muscles than the ones in your hand; the latissimus dorsi and other back muscles are also employed during this movement.</p>
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<p>The latissimus dorsi, or &#8220;lats&#8221;, are the large muscles down your sides - in men these produce the &#8220;triangle shape&#8221; when well defined. As an example, squeeze a tennis ball - do you feel it? You will feel a tensing of these muscles on the same side of your body as the arm used to squeeze the ball. And if you have back pain, you won&#8217;t miss this!</p>
<p>Any sport will require strong back muscles, for speed and coordination, for balance and movement and for providing a strong &#8216;pillar&#8217; for all the limbs to move off of.</p>
<p>Following are a few simple exercises which you can use to improve the strength and flexibility of these important muscles. You will get the most benefit out of these exercises when they are done on a firm (not hard, just firm) surface. A hard surface will cause unnecessary discomfort on bony parts while doing these exercises.</p>
<p>Knee to Chest</p>
<p>Lie on your back and clasp your hands behind one thigh. Pull slowly toward the chest, keeping the other leg flat on the ground. Vary the action by flexing the ankle - first pointing the toe, then pulling it back toward the knee - at the same time as you stretch the leg. Hold each position for 5 seconds, then switch legs and repeat. Do 10 reps.</p>
<p>Rotations</p>
<p>Do this one while lying back with your feet flat on the floor, knees together and raised. Extend your arms but keep them close to your body and keep your palms flat on the floor as well. Lift your feet just slightly off the ground and by moving your knee, rotate your torso. Move your knees a little to the left, then right. Alternate the exercise by crossing your arms over your chest, then repeat.</p>
<p>Over time, as you become more flexible and build strength, you can increase the range of motion. Ultimately, you should be able to touch your knee to the floor.</p>
<p>Pelvic Press</p>
<p>Lie down on your back, knees raised and feet flat on the floor. Push the small of the back into the floor, feel the tension in the lower abdominals. Vary the action by moving your feet together and performing the exercise, then slightly apart and repeat. As you press into the ground, hold for 5 seconds, but continue to breath slowly and normally.</p>
<p>Pelvic Lift</p>
<p>Again, lie on your back with feet flat on the ground, knees raised. Cross your arms over your chest and legs and knees together. Raise your buttocks slightly off the floor and hold this position for five seconds. Lower them slowly back to the floor, count to two and repeat. Breathe slowly and normally while doing this exercise.</p>
<p>Dog Stretches</p>
<p>Starting position for this exercise is on all fours with your head raised - look forward to achieve proper posture for this exercise. Lowering your arms, arch your back and hold this position for two seconds before returning to your starting position. Extend one leg, parallel to the floor (or as close to parallel as possible). Hold this position for three seconds, then return to starting position again. This exercise can cause hip, leg or back pain in some - if it does this for you, stop this exercise immediately.</p>
<p>Switch legs and repeat. Vary the exercise by extending the leg with toe pointed, then flex the ankle perpendicular to the leg. Hold for 2 seconds and repeat. Do 10 reps for each leg.</p>
<p>Never perform these exercises if they produce back pain. Mild discomfort from inactivity is natural. Pain is a signal that something is wrong. Consult your physician.</p>
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