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		<title>FelineDiscount Furniture &#8211; Cat Scratching Post</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Webkinz Big Cats]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In case you are deciding to buy a kitten, you should realize and agree to the inescapable fact, that  it will involve a financial investment. How big this financial commitment is likely to be, would rest completely on you, and this is how discount cat furniture enters the picture.
Adding to this monetary commitment, is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In case you are deciding to buy a kitten, you should realize and agree to the inescapable fact, that  it will involve a financial investment. How big this financial commitment is likely to be, would rest completely on you, and this is how discount cat furniture enters the picture.</p>
<p>Adding to this monetary commitment, is the requirement to have to spend time with your new kitty, if you want it to become emotionally healthy.</p>
<p>A cat should have certain extra accessories like a cat litter box, a sleeping place of its own, <a href='http://www.pussycatfurniture.com/cattreecondo/index.html' target='_blank'>cat tree furniture</a> to exercise on, a high platform from which to look down upon its surroundings, a <a href='http://www.pussycatfurniture.com/cattreecondo/index.html' target='_blank'>cat tree condo</a> type piece of pussycat furniture where it can hide away and snooze, at least one carpet covered <a href='http://www.pussycatfurniture.com/catscratchingpost/index.html' target='_blank'>cat scratching post</a>, or a lot of specialized scratching surfaces, other than your costly furniture, if it is to be a a happy domesticated indoor cat.</p>
<p>Even though &#8220;cat furniture&#8221; is a &#8220;unique product&#8221; which by its features causes the producer, distributor and retailer alike, to always do their costings with a greater than standard profit margin, the price tag on which is all shouldered by the consumer, the &#8220;cat owner&#8221;, you do not need to shell out big money on these type of feline accessories.</p>
<p>The net is the only place to find what your kitten needs, at a selling price so low that you will be astounded. There are sites that are only retailers in discount cat supplies. On all reputable websites that sell cat furniture, you will find similar items of cat furniture, but from various producers. If you take some time, and compare the items form different manufacturers, you will notice that they all offer the same facilities and are as durable as each other, but differ immensely in height, appearance and selling price.</p>
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		<title>Important Facts You Need To Be Aware Of For Longterm Health Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:46:45 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Webkinz Retired]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[longterm health insurance]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Most people never think about needing longterm health insurance until it is too late and they all of a sudden find themselves needing it but not being able to get it. It is always a good idea to take time to get this insurance while you are healthy and don’t need it. That way you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people never think about needing <a href='http://longtermcareplanningco.com/' target='_blank'>longterm health insurance</a> until it is too late and they all of a sudden find themselves needing it but not being able to get it. It is always a good idea to take time to get this insurance while you are healthy and don’t need it. That way you are prepared if any bad illness happens or if an accident occurs leaving you needing long term care.  </p>
<p>There are many facts that you need to know about this insurance before you purchase any. One of those facts is that not everyone will be able to qualify for it. If you have pre-existing conditions such as Muscular Dystrophy or Alzheimer’s disease along with others you will not be able to qualify.  </p>
<p>Every insurance company will have their own list of pre-existing medical conditions that would be sure to disqualify you. You will need to check with each insurance company to find out about this but if you are healthy when you get the insurance then you will have a much better chance of qualifying for the insurance.  </p>
<p>One other important fact to know is that most of the insurance companies will usually offer discounts for anyone that is healthy and will not be able to change their rates in the future if you should become ill at a later date in the future. This is the number one reason why it is a good idea to get this insurance when you are young and in good health.  </p>
<p>Ensuring that you have this insurance before it is needed is your assurance that you will have funds available to you if they should be needed to help you get through your daily life. You will also know that you know have a way to pay for extra assistance if needed.  </p>
<p>Extra assistance can include:  </p>
<p>- Walking</p>
<p>- Cooking meals</p>
<p>- Eating</p>
<p>- Bathing</p>
<p>- Dressing </p>
<p>You never know when or if you will need this <a href='http://longtermcareplanningco.com/' target='_blank'>health insurance</a> and it is always good to be prepared for anything but most people don’t do it because they believe it is too expensive for something they may never need.  </p>
<p>If you are smart you will get this insurance now while you are healthy because it will be cheaper and it will get you prepared in case it is ever needed. Just take time to get insurance quotes from different companies because this will also help you save money on this insurance.  </p>
<p>Don’t ever assume that you won’t need longterm health insurance because this can be a huge assumption to make and may be wrong. Instead you need to consider these important facts and understand why it is a good idea to get the insurance now instead of waiting until a future date.</p>
<p>If you enjoyed this article by Jeff Schuman on long term care insurance please visit our long term care insurance washington website today. You will find useful information to help answer all of your questions on long term care planning in the Pacific Northwest. <a href='http://longtermcareplanningco.com/' target='_blank'>http://longtermcareplanningco.com/</a>  </p>
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		<title>Top Reasons You Must Get LTC Insurance Quotes Before Getting Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:34:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you want to get long term care insurance or LTC insurance it is important that you first take the time to get LTC insurance quotes. There are many different reasons why this is a smart idea for anyone before getting this type of insurance.  

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you want to get <a href='http://longtermcareplanningco.com/' target='_blank'>long term care</a> insurance or LTC insurance it is important that you first take the time to get <a href='http://longtermcareplanningco.com/' target='_blank'>LTC insurance quotes</a>. There are many different reasons why this is a smart idea for anyone before getting this type of insurance.  </p>
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Knowing the top reasons why these quotes are so important to get before choosing insurance will help you see why you must make time to get as many quotes as you can. The following are the top reasons you need to be aware of.  </p>
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One: Different rates – Not every insurance company is going to charge the same rates for their insurance. By taking time to get free quotes from different companies you can find out what rates each company will be charging you for this type of insurance.  </p>
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This will help you eliminate any that you can’t afford and allow you to concentrate on the insurance companies rates that you can easily afford.  </p>
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Two: Important information – When you get insurance quotes you will not only learn the cost for the insurance but you will also learn other important information about the policy you are after such as the length of the policy.  </p>
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You have to take time to make sure that you will be getting exactly the insurance you need for the best price and these quotes will easily allow you to do just that.  </p>
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Three: Make comparisons – Making comparisons on the cost and the insurance itself is vital to making a smart decision. Comparing is the only way you will be able to find the right price and the right insurance policy. It will take time to compare but it will be well worth it when you find the right price.  </p>
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Not comparing is a mistake because it will leave you paying a much higher price than you need to for a policy that could likely be all wrong for your insurance needs.  </p>
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Four: Avoid being ripped off – There are always those fake companies out there that want your money but don’t want to provide you with anything. This is true in the insurance industry also. By getting free quotes you will be able to avoid these types of companies that will rip you off because these companies won’t offer a free quote.  </p>
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Knowing these top reasons you can now see why LTC insurance quotes are so important to get before getting this type of insurance. Always be smart and gather as many quotes as you can and take time to compare them so you can get good insurance for the best price possible for you.  </p>
<p>If you enjoyed this article by Jeff Schuman on long term care insurance please visit our long term care insurance washington website today. You will find useful information to help answer all of your questions on long term care planning in the Pacific Northwest. <a href='http://longtermcareplanningco.com/' target='_blank'>http://longtermcareplanningco.com/</a></p>
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		<title>Swedish Elkhound</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Swedish Elkhound is a very ancient breed believed to have existed in 1000s. The companion dogs of the Stone Age people are speculated to be the ancestors of this breed. Swedish Elkhounds have originated from Jamtland, a northwestern province of Sweden. This breed of magnificent conformation has been kept by people in Jamtland at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Swedish Elkhound is a very ancient breed believed to have existed in 1000s. The companion dogs of the Stone Age people are speculated to be the ancestors of this breed. Swedish Elkhounds have originated from Jamtland, a northwestern province of Sweden. This breed of magnificent conformation has been kept by people in Jamtland at the end of the last ice age. Thus, the dog also gained the name Jamthund.</p>
<p>The Swedish Elkhound is a spitz type dog breed that has the looks of a wolf. A Swedish Elkhound&#8217;s longer than tall body is smoothly covered by a light to dark close lying hair. Grey and cream markings on various parts of the body makes the thick double coat more beautiful. The scimitar shaped tail that is tightly curled over the back enhances the dog&#8217;s striking appearance</p>
<p>As implied by the name, a Swedish Elkhound was developed to be an elk hunter. Strong, courageous and energetic are apt descriptions for the Swedish Elkhound. This breed was specifically developed to be a working dog. The goal of the breeding program is to developed a healthy, tall, big dog . The dog has to have remarkable ability to adapt to the densely forested areas, to have the ability to climb steep rocky ledges and to easily negotiate deep snow when trailing a prey. The Swedish Elkhound has gained a name for being an outstanding hunter not only of elk but of moose, lynx, bear and other game. Jamthund, the other name of the breed means bear dog in the local dialect.</p>
<p>A Swedish Elkhound is an all around breed. The Swedish Elkhound is a dog that is first and foremost a hunter but the breed has adapted well to doing other duties. The Jamthund is acclaimed for being an outstanding utility dog, sled dog, guard dog and herding dog . Brave and intelligent, the dog was utilized as an army dog and was given the honor of being the national dog of the Swedish Marine. The Swedish Elkhound was designated as the official service canine of the Swedish Air Force.</p>
<p>Bold and aggressive when hunting, a Swedish Elkhound is known for its stoic demeanor. A Swedish Elkhound makes a wonderful companion dog as apart from an affectionate and friendly nature, this dog also has a stable and calm temperament. The affection for the whole family, the tolerance and the gentleness shown to the children are qualities that make a Swedish Elkhound breed an ideal family companion.</p>
<p>Learn more about the <a href='http://www.sarahsdogs.com/breeds/swedish_elkhound/' target='_blank'>Swedish Elkhound</a> <a href='http://www.sarahsdogs.com/breeds/' target='_blank'>breed</a> at <a href='http://www.sarahsdogs.com/' target='_blank'>Sarah&#8217;s Dogs</a>.</p>
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		<title>Azores Cattle Dog &#8211; Portugal&#8217;s Rare Dog Breed</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:18:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A large dog rustic dog seen speedily weaving in and out between the cattle to bring a runaway back to the herd would be an impressive sight. Obviously, the dog has the courage of an outstanding herding dog. The dog&#8217;s muscular square shaped body is smoothly covered with short grey, fawn or brindled fur. Unlike [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A large dog rustic dog seen speedily weaving in and out between the cattle to bring a runaway back to the herd would be an impressive sight. Obviously, the dog has the courage of an outstanding herding dog. The dog&#8217;s muscular square shaped body is smoothly covered with short grey, fawn or brindled fur. Unlike other herders, this dog has a larger body but the size is not an impediment that cause the dog to be less agile. The dog&#8217;s elegant and efficient working ability is not seen in other dogs. The <a href='http://www.sarahsdogs.com/breeds/azores_cattle_dog/' target='_blank'>Azores Cattle Dog</a>, an extremely rare breed that is rarely seen outside Portugal, its country of origin.</p>
<p>From the time it was created and up to the present, the Azores Cattle Dog has always been a most valued dog that has an outstanding ability to herd unruly cattle. Sao Miguel, the largest among the Azorean Islands was covered with dense vegetation during the 15th century. To take advantage of the thick and rich vegetation, the sailors of Prince Henry have decided to let loose cattle on the fringes of the island. After fourteen years, the cattle that has proliferated have become unruly. To address this concern, an intelligent and courageous <a href='http://www.sarahsdogs.com/breeds/' target='_blank'>breed</a> with excellent herding qualities must be developed.</p>
<p>The Fila de Terceira is the ancestor of the breed that is now called Azores Cattle Dog and Cao Fila de Sao Miguel. The Fila de Terceira was crossed with molosser and resulted to the creation of the outstanding herding breed, the Azores Cattle Dog. It was accepted that the breed is already in existence since the 1800s.</p>
<p>Because of the innate herding abilities, extensive training is not really necessary to make the dog learn its herding duties. An Azores Cattle Dog has the aggressive temperament that is considered as an asset of a good guard dog. An Azores Cattle Dog was specifically developed to be a herder. An aggressive temperament is therefore necessary in the performance of its duties hence, breeders have made no efforts to tone down its ferociousness.</p>
<p>An Azores Cattle Dog is an efficient cattle herder¦a dependable guard dog &#8211; but it is not for everyone especially for a first time dog owner. Only a dog wise and a dog experienced dominant owner that has what it takes to handle a breed known for its tough personality is qualified to have this breed. It must be realized that an Azores Cattle Dog is first and foremost a working breed. It is apparent that this dog would not fare well in confined spaces. This <a href='http://www.sarahsdogs.com/' target='_blank'>dog</a> has to be allowed to perform what it does best to herd and to guard.</p>
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		<title>4 Tips To Help You Find The Best Long Term Nursing Home Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:02:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many times that a nursing home is the best choice for an elderly family members living quarters but this can be very expensive if you are not prepared for it and can many times cause financial problems for the family. That is why you need to find the best long term nursing home [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many times that a nursing home is the best choice for an elderly family members living quarters but this can be very expensive if you are not prepared for it and can many times cause financial problems for the family. That is why you need to find the best <a href='http://longtermcareplanningco.com/' target='_blank'>long term nursing home insurance</a> that you are able to.  </p>
<p>There are some important tips that you need to know if you want to be sure you are choosing the right nursing home insurance. Below are the most important tips you need to know and use when searching for good long term insurance.  </p>
<p>1. Check out the deductible – Before you get any insurance you need to be sure you learn how much the <a href='http://longtermcareplanningco.com/' target='_blank'>insurance company</a> will pay and how much your out of pocket expense will be. This way you can be sure you can afford it if something should happen where you need to use the insurance.  </p>
<p>2. Expense per day – It is important to always find out what the insurance company will cover each day for the cost of your elderly loved one to live in the nursing home. This will be important when a nursing home is being chosen for your loved one.  </p>
<p>3. Length of coverage – You have to know how many years the insurance will cover. With many insurance companies there will be varying time periods that you can choose from for your loved one. Just be sure you take your time and make a wise decision so you are not left at the end of that time paying for your loved one’s living expenses.  </p>
<p>4. Reputable company – You have to always check out the insurance company that will be providing the insurance to be sure they are reputable. This is important because if they are not then you may end up with problems that you and your elderly loved one don’t need.  </p>
<p>Knowing these tips gives you an advantage because you now know what to look for to help you find the best insurance possible. Just be sure you choose the long term nursing home insurance carefully so you know your elderly loved one will be taken care of and it won’t break your bank to ensure it.  </p>
<p>By looking for the above things you will be able to easily find the best long term nursing home insurance that is needed. Be smart and get quotes for this insurance from many different insurance companies and then compare them so you can choose the right policy wisely and get it for the best price possible.  </p>
<p>If you enjoyed this article by Jeff Schuman on long term care insurance please visit our long term care insurance washington website today. You will find useful information to help answer all of your questions on long term care planning in the Pacific Northwest. <a href='http://longtermcareplanningco.com/' target='_blank'>http://longtermcareplanningco.com/</a></p>
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		<title>Why Are Dogs Burying Bones</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://www.sarahsdogs.com/qa/why_do_dogs_bury_bones.html' target='_blank'>Burying bones</a>, Dogs barking and chewing is something dogs often do. Dogs burying bones are often seen in children&#8217;s books, in the movies and in animated cartoons. Dog owners would know about the dog&#8217;s puzzling habit.</p>
<p>With a sneaky look on its face, a dog that has a bone on its mouth will look for an ideal spot to hide the &#8220;treasure&#8221;. The instant the best hiding place is found, the dog will dig madly and bury the bones. Do dogs know why these animals are burying bones Do dogs know why they are burying bones? Burying bones is an instinctive behavior thus dog experts believe that man&#8217;s best friends don&#8217;t really know the reasons why they have this habit.</p>
<p><a href='http://www.sarahsdogs.com/' target='_blank'>Dog</a> experts believe that almost all of the behaviors and habits of modern day dogs are deeply rooted from their past. From the time dogs have existed, they have been burying bones. Although dogs became man&#8217;s best friend only for thousands of years; these animals have existed for over a million years. Primitive dogs have lived harsh lives in the wild and the habit of burying foods has been a great help to survive. Dogs&#8217; existence in the wild is no picnic. The ancestors of modern day dogs not only have to avoid predators but also other animals that would want to have a shot at the dog&#8217;s hunted prey.</p>
<p>Humans hoard food. Squirrels fill their nest in tree hollows with acorns and nuts. In preparation for the rainy days, ants would fill their anthills with food. Dogs bury bones to hoard food. In the wild, food is hard to come by. A dog that has been lucky in finding a large prey that cannot be consumed in one sitting would have to hide the food from other animals. The dog will dig up what was buried when food is scarce. The dug up bones will ease the gnawing of the dog&#8217;s stomach.</p>
<p>Dogs these days never lack food. Pampered pets don&#8217;t have to <a href='http://hubpages.com/hub/Why-do-dogs-bury-bones' target='_blank'>bury bones</a> for the rainy days but the instinct to hoard remains. This is why dogs will still bury bones. Bits of food are even seen on the dog&#8217;s bed and blanket. Because digging and burying bones and other food is instinctive in dogs, pet owners just have to take in stride the inclination of the pet to rearrange the garden to bury its &#8220;treasures&#8221;.</p>
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		<title>Oldies Are Growing On The  Web</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Silver Surfers are not the older generation who like to grab their boards to ride the waves but are those perched on their sofas ‘surfing’ the net. 
These silver surfers are over fifty and their numbers have been steadily rising over the past few years. 
In the UK there is the UK Online Measurement Company, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Silver Surfers are not the older generation who like to grab their boards to ride the waves but are those perched on their sofas ‘surfing’ the net. <br />
These silver surfers are over fifty and their numbers have been steadily rising over the past few years. </p>
<p>In the UK there is the UK Online Measurement Company, which is part of the Nielsen research group. <br />
UKOM found that in the year up to May 2010 there were 1.9 million new connections to the World Wide Web. That was comparing with 36.9 million in the same month last year, an increase of some 5%. Of those nearly two million new subscribers one million were over the age of fifty. That is fifty three percent of new signups to the Internet would be classed as silver surfers. </p>
<p>For the first time the majority of new signups were the older generation and of these over fifties there were more men than women. The majority of the older new users were men over 50 at 722000 or 38%.  The older women over 50 accounted for 285000 or15%.</p>
<p>It is estimated that in the UK there are almost thirty nine million people connected to the Internet. According to UKOM, people over 50 now account for 31% of all internet users. </p>
<p>The analysis went on to show that after the silver surfers, the next group that showed the most growth was women aged between 21 and 34, who accounted for 272,000 new users or 14%. In third place were young girls between the ages of 12 and 20; they showed a total growth of 231,000 or 12% of the total. </p>
<p>Alex Burmaster of UKOM said: “The Internet is getting older in more ways than one. Not only is the medium itself maturing but the audience is shifting towards older age groups. This growth is a reminder, if one was still needed, that it is very much a form of media utilised by all age groups.” </p>
<p>He went on to say, “The fact that one in four Britons who use the Internet today are 50 to 64 years old proves it is no longer the sole preserve of the young and technical literati.”</p>
<p>As a result of this growing trend websites are increasingly geared to and target the older generation. They are not only more adventurous than the previous generation but also has for now plenty of disposable income.</p>
<p><a href='http://www.s128722428.websitehome.co.uk' target='_blank'>The Utility Warehouse or Uwclub</a> which provides Internet services in the UK has found a significant number of older people signing up for a broadband connection. </p>
<p>Many older people read, online and offline, leading consumer magazines. They take notice of what they say and this works to the advantage of <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0iZ1EZUn9A' target='_blank'>Utility Warehouse</a> who rate, along with others, highly in them.</p>
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Again according to UKOM, they are attracted to a range of various sites, including travel, health, genealogy, fashion, cooking, community and video sites.</p>
<p>The top ten sites visited by the silver surfers in the UK were as follows.</p>
<p>1.	Real age that is a health related site and almost ninety percent of its visitors are over fifty.</p>
<p>2.	Saga is another popular site with a market share 78% of the over fifties.</p>
<p>3.	Flixxy, which is a video site, is extremely popular and has over eighty percent of its traffic from the silver surfers.</p>
<p>4.	W A Shearings who specialise in coach holidays is much visited by the over fifties.</p>
<p>5.	Fifty Plus again the title speaks for its self.</p>
<p>6.	Hand Picked Hotels for great times away.</p>
<p>7.	Lurpak is a site for baking and cooking much loved by the older generation.</p>
<p>8.	Jacquie Lawson is an electronic greetings card company and is well used by this age group.<br />
9.	Family Search is a genealogy site for family trees etc.</p>
<p>10.	Cruise.co.uk is exactly what it says and offers various cruises to its visitors.</p>
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Another popular search is looking for <a href='http://www.incomeunlimited.biz/utility-internet.html' target='_blank'>Worldwide fast free Internet</a> so that their Internet experience will be good value for money.</p>
<p>Many web-marketing companies who have traditionally gone after the younger groups now have to rethink their strategy in the light of the emerging figures.</p>
<p>Silver surfers are growing and increasingly spending their money online but they like to know that they are getting good value for their money. </p>
<p>Undoubtedly what applies in the UK applies throughout the rest of the world too.</p>
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		<title>A Few Tips For Teaching Cats</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:51:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Few Tips for Training Cats
Individuals who prefer to handle canines instead of cats say that cats don&#8217;t seem to be good sufficient for them because they can&#8217;t be trained. At the same time as dogs may be much more straightforward to coach than cats it is not real that cats cannot be trained. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Few Tips for Training Cats</p>
<p>Individuals who prefer to handle canines instead of cats say that cats don&#8217;t seem to be good sufficient for them because they can&#8217;t be trained. At the same time as dogs may be much more straightforward to coach than cats it is not real that cats cannot be trained. </p>
<p>You just have to be very patient with them and ready to stand challenges. Like canines, coaching cats can also be more difficult that training kittens however it could actually still be done. Coaching cats will just take more time to do than coaching kittens but you are going to also see a few results.</p>
<p>Coaching older cats to make use of a clutter field for the first time would possibly end up to be a problem if all along it&#8217;s been allowed to pee and poop anyplace it pleases. What you&#8217;ll do is place the litter box in your toilet and remove any comfortable surfaces like the rugs at the floor. Make sure that nothing in the toilet will pick the odor of the cat.</p>
<p>Introduce the muddle box and position the cat within it, this may occasionally introduce the cat to the cushy and sandy floor of the litter. The cat may most likely bounce out of the clutter field straight away but permit it be. Stay the bathroom door shut for 10 to 15 minutes. While you come back and the cat has still no longer used the muddle field you can introduce the poop of some other cat by way of placing a few of this within the litter box. </p>
<p>Given that cats have an excessively robust feel of scent, they can relate the odor of the poop to going to the bathroom. The older the cat is, the longer the time you have to spend coaching it to use the clutter box. When the cat after all uses the clutter box, understand that to give treats or some roughly praise to ensure that them to affiliate what they did with just right behavior.<br />
Introducing new cats and kitten to older cats is also a difficult task. Training older cats to interact with other cats might test your patience and your training skill, I found that it was much easy with the support of a simple course.</p>
<p>Older cats frequently don&#8217;t love to be within the company of very naughty and curious kittens. You&#8217;ll have to supervise their interaction for the first few weeks. You will also need to guarantee the older cat that even with a new kitten around the consideration you supply will still be the same. You&#8217;ll be able to provide them toys to play with and just supervise them whilst together. Be certain that that they&#8217;ve separate clutter boxes and separate food bowls so no jealousy will happen. Training older cats to getting at the side of different cats or kittens is probably not as exhausting as you assume it is. You simply need to dedicate sufficient time and energy to accomplish the task.</p>
<p>Training cats simply may well be more worthwhile than training kittens as a result of the amount of time you will use up. If you see the consequences you were hoping for than you understand that all of your exhausting work has paid off.</p>
<p>Training animals, especially felines can be very rewarding and satisfying, but at the same time it can be time consuming and requires patients, never the less once you get the results you will be very happy and you will fell a pure sense of joy with you accomplishment. Never the less to achieve those results it is important to be guided by an expert as it is almost impossible to be able to train animals without any real experience and without any proper training.</p>
<p>It is important to understand that <a href='http://www.howtotoilettrainingcats.com' target='_blank'>Training Cats</a> you have to understand the animal psychology and fundamental behavior of the animal, hence it is required for you to get some training before being able to go and train animals yourself. There could be a number of downsides in trying to train animals if you are not experienced, and amongst those one of the worst one it to put the animal under unnecessary stress.   </p>
<p>This is an insight on how to begin to coach cats, but realize that there there is allot more to it and some really amazing results can be achieved with the appropriate training.</p>
<p>Go and check this <a href='http://www.howtotoilettrainingcats.com' target='_blank'>toilet training cats</a> course for more advanced tips.</p>
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		<title>Webdesign Or Printdesign</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 May 2010 11:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is the differense in designing for the web and designing for print? Is it the same and goes hand in hand – or is it something that is completely different from each other?
Recently I got an oppertunity to work with a newspaper company with both web and printing material. 
The plot – Making a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is the differense in designing for the web and designing for print? Is it the same and goes hand in hand – or is it something that is completely different from each other?</p>
<p>Recently I got an oppertunity to work with a newspaper company with both web and printing material. </p>
<p>The plot – Making a unique design for their printed newspaper and apply it seamless to the web. Is this even possible? Well this is a har question that I had to ask myself before even going into the project. Is there a difference on web and print when i comes to designing. Most would say offcourse there is a difference – but is it really? Yes the <a href='http://www.bluemonkeyproductions.se/' target='_blank'>webbdesign</a> is mor lively and hopefully more intreractive and the printing is more strict and bound to basic rules, the eye reads from top left and down to bottom right and se shapes before text and so on. </p>
<p>Well when it comes to the web these rules really dont apply that easily but there are still som BIG similarities with the rules. </p>
<p>Its all about catching the eye!</p>
<p>How this is done is pretty different but still the same basic rules based on well known fact and psychology done for hundreds of years. </p>
<p>So what is the psychology behind the design? Well this is where the two differs from each other. In printed design as I mentioned before the eye reads from top left diagonal to down right. In a website the eye scans half the diagonal page meaning the bottom right is a ”dead spot”. What does this tell us? In printed material you are able to put for instance a logotype in the upper corner and the adress in the bottom right corner and be pretty sure that the reader will se the both important elements. In a website the bottom corner is pretty dead as I mentioned, This means you have to put all important information on the upper left side of the website. This is where designing differs. Shapes and forms is a real eye cacher as well as faces and people. And this actually goes for both websites and printed material. Lets say you have a white page with text. What would happen if you in the middle of the page put a big green triangle. Well that answer is pretty simple right. Offcourse the eye would have to look in that box first. In this cas if you put some text inside that green box you can be pretty shure that the reader will see the text inside that green box. </p>
<p>This is just one of plenty psychological mechanisms you can use to make both your print and <a href='http://www.bluemonkeyproductions.se/' target='_blank'>webbdesign</a> better for the reader/user. </p>
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