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	<title>David Lichtenstein</title>
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		<title>The Simple Joy of Puzzles</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Growing up, I loved playing puzzle games. I remember staying up late at night working on logic puzzles. I would fill out the logic puzzle grids with a complex language of X&#8217;s and O&#8217;s until I had reached my conclusion. The excitement of getting it all right was worth all of the mind-boggling effort. I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Growing up, I loved playing puzzle games. I remember staying up late at night working on logic puzzles. I would fill out the logic puzzle grids with a complex language of X&#8217;s and O&#8217;s until I had reached my conclusion. The excitement of getting it all right was worth all of the mind-boggling effort.</p>
<p>I also loved doing mazes. Sometimes, I would even be inspired to draw my own and try to work through them to see how they turned out. I would do the same with word searches. I enjoyed crossword puzzles, too, but sometimes they would get so challenging that I just wasn&#8217;t sure if I knew enough English to play. They can be so tough!<span id="more-103"></span></p>
<p>I also grew to love the Rubik&#8217;s Cube. Like most kids, I thought I would discover the secret behind the game. As it turned out, I never did, but all of the many hours spent trying were so worth it. The Rubik&#8217;s Cube was probably the most ingenious <a href="http://www.topgreatgames.com">puzzle</a> I ever tried, and I&#8217;m positive that all the failing only served to enhance my logical abilities.</p>
<p>In a day when technology has taken over, it&#8217;s refreshing to remember the old puzzles that required almost no materials but made for hours of fun.</p>
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		<title>Do Anti-Aging Items Really Work?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:41:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Upon noticing the most common physical signs of aging, such as crow&#8217;s feet, laugh lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin, many people have the initial reaction of turning to anti-aging products to combat and even reverse these signs of aging. These products come in a variety of types, from creams and lotions to serums and supplements. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Upon noticing the most common physical signs of aging, such as crow&#8217;s feet, laugh lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin, many people have the initial reaction of turning to anti-aging products to combat and even reverse these signs of aging. These products come in a variety of types, from creams and lotions to serums and supplements. However, before giving any of them a try for yourself, you should question how effective they are. Do anti-aging items really work?<span id="more-100"></span></p>
<p>The simple answer to this question is both yes and no. Certainly, there are <a href="http://www.anti-aging-items.com">anti ageing items</a> on the market that are actually effective in fighting the signs of aging. However, it is important to know which ingredients to look for in a product before making a purchase, as there are key ingredients that are known to be most effective.</p>
<p>For starters, anti-aging products with collagen and elastin are known to be effective in smoothing out wrinkles and rejuvenating skin&#8217;s elasticity. Many serums have these ingredients in them, and are therefore effective when used properly. Another ingredient to look for in a product is retin-A, which works to get rid of dead skin cells, leaving skin with a healthier and more vibrant appearance.</p>
<p>So the next time you find yourself looking to buy an anti-aging product, be sure to buy one with these ingredients so you can be confident that it will work.</p>
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		<title>Are weight loss pills safe for children?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 15:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Obesity is becoming more common in children today, and finding a way to lose the weight quickly can prove to be a difficult task for a child. There are many options to consider, such as normal exercise, surgeries, and even weight loss pills. Some may argue that weight loss pills are not safe for children [...]]]></description>
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<p>Obesity is becoming more common in children today, and finding a way to lose the weight quickly can prove to be a difficult task for a child. There are many options to consider, such as normal exercise, surgeries, and even weight loss pills. Some may argue that weight loss pills are not safe for children and alternatives should be used, however weight loss pills have been proven to have many positive affects on a child, and can help them lose weight quickly and efficiently. It&#8217;s important when taking any weight loss pill, that you understand <a href="http://www.phentermine.net/who-gets-treated-by-phentermine.php">who is supposed to try using it</a>. One of the main reasons parents determine that weight loss pills are in fact not safe for children is because advertising is directed towards adults. This makes it seem as if weight loss pills are only for adults, which can be false information.</p>
<p>Losing weight can be difficult for some children, as confidence issues may occur and it can be difficult to start them on a exercise regiment. Weight loss pills can provide a much needed confidence boost to children, showing them that losing weight can be a possibility for them. Some parents may use weight loss pills for their children in moderation in order to show them this, then it is a much easier task for them to design and implement a daily workout. Weight loss pills can also encourage children to eat healthier foods, as one of the main problems with childhood obesity is the foods we feed our children. Weight loss pills can be a cheap, quick, and a confidence boost for many children.</p>
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		<title>Comcast Compared to Verizon Fios</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:12:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people like choices and now they are getting to choose from Comcast to Verizon Fios in some areas that only had Comcast to begin with. As Verizon Fios came into the picture, it’s literally taking away the Comcast customers. Month by month each network will run a special so each month one is less [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people like choices and now they are getting to choose from Comcast to Verizon Fios in some areas that only had Comcast to begin with. As Verizon Fios came into the picture, it’s literally taking away the Comcast customers. Month by month each network will run a special so each month one is less expensive than the other.</p>
<p>Comcast has been around more than 10 years <a href="http://www.buyverizon.com/verizon-bundles.aspx">but Verizon Fios is here</a> and so much faster in speed than Comcast. With the On Demand that Comcast offers customers, they are winning over Verizon Fios with over 7,000 titles where Verizon is offering less movie titles which means Comcast is offering better On Demand movie services than Verizon.<span id="more-91"></span></p>
<p>As for contracts, Comcast is contract free where Verizon tells you that you will get discounts if you sign into a contract. Just be careful when signing contracts. Comcast will be improving their network and coming to us stronger than ever which is a good sign, but will they be faster than Verizon?</p>
<p>Both Comcast and Verizon Fios have bundles available that include tv services, internet, and telephone services. This is going to be a decision you will have to make as to which service would be right for you, considering your needs but it would seem that Verizon Fios is the best choice considering the many comparisons but that is going to have to be your choice, which one would you choose?</p>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Always Follow the GPS</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:08:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you travel you are dependent on your GPS, especially when you spend a lot of your time traveling from one place to another in your car. The thing about being dependent on your GPS is that you tend to take routes to certain places that no one in their right minds would ever take. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you travel you are dependent on your GPS, especially when you spend a lot of your time <a href="http://www.gatewayplans.com/">traveling</a> from one place to another in your car. The thing about being dependent on your GPS is that you tend to take routes to certain places that no one in their right minds would ever take. The problem with a GPS is that it tends to only give you the route that gives you the least amount of driving distance, which always ends up being the one that has shortcuts that most people don&#8217;t normally take. When I was traveling from Multnomah Falls near Portland, Oregon to a city near Mt. Hood, the GPS gave me a route and I took it. Unfortunately, the route that it choose was not the highway route (which I later learned only added two miles to the trip), but instead one that took us through the true back country of the area.<span id="more-88"></span></p>
<p>Have you ever driven through areas that make you accept your own death? You know, you realize that if you were to get a flat tire you would be picked up by hill people and never seen from again? When I was on this GPS-approved route, I started seriously thinking of ways that I would distract the hill people so that my girlfriend could get away and alert the authorities. While the hill people never actually came, we did end up traveling down several narrow, one way roads on the sides of a cliff, which is always a good thing when you didn&#8217;t purchase travel insurance on your rental car. After taking roughly two hours to go 30 miles, we finally got there, frazzled and hungry as there was no place to stop to even get a bite to eat on the way. It was at that time I vowed to never solely trust the GPS ever again.</p>
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		<title>How Promotional Products Build Brand Awareness</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:25:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gaining brand awareness can be tricky, especially for a new company. However, one of the easiest ways to get the word out about a new brand is through buying promotional products printed with the company logo. These items can be purchased in bulk quantities for a price low enough that they can be given out [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gaining brand awareness can be tricky, especially for a new company. However, one of the easiest ways to get the word out about a new brand is through buying promotional products printed with the company logo. These items can be purchased in bulk quantities for a price low enough that they can be given out to your customers or interested parties at a fair, conference or any other public gathering.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.davidlichtensteinblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/promotional-products.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-84 alignright" title="promotional products" src="http://www.davidlichtensteinblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/promotional-products-281x300.jpg" alt="Buying promo products" width="281" height="300" /></a>The amount of advertising provided by printing a logo on promotional products is higher than most other traditional types of advertising. By giving people free items that they can use, not only will your brand be more visible to them but also to anyone who sees them using the promotional product.</p>
<p>Some examples of practical promotional products include pens, water bottles, cups, mugs, keychains, USB flash drives, calendars and tote bags. However, that list does not even begin to cover all of the <a href="http://www.epromos.com">different options for promotional products available</a>, all of which can be custom printed to feature your brand name, website or any other important information you want to convey to potential customers. Regardless of what the advertising budget of the company is, there are promotional products that will be a perfect fit.<span id="more-83"></span></p>
<p>When it comes to success in business, brand recognition is a key factor. Don&#8217;t risk your company falling behind the competitors: buy customized promotional products today and see your brand name&#8217;s visibility soar to new levels.</p>
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		<title>Business Ethics Standard</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:44:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to spending hard earned money, where should that cash go? Is shopping for the cheapest the best route? Is shopping for the most recommended a good idea? What about doing business with a company that has a high ethical standard? Business ethics means the company has a set of standards it follows, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.davidlichtensteinblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/business-ethics.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-80 alignright" title="business ethics" src="http://www.davidlichtensteinblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/business-ethics-300x200.jpg" alt="Learning about the standards of business ethics" width="300" height="200" /></a>When it comes to spending hard earned money, where should that cash go? Is shopping for the cheapest the best route? Is shopping for the most recommended a good idea?</p>
<p>What about doing business with a company that has a high ethical standard? Business ethics means the company has a set of standards it follows, with guarantees to the customer. A high ethical standard shows the company will stand behind its services and products. Solid and dependable business ethics means the company has an interest in staying in business and having repeat customers.<span id="more-79"></span></p>
<p>Businesses which have a low ethical standard show they really don’t care about what kind of service or product they provide. They are strictly interested in making an immediate buck and don’t worry about the long term consequences of their actions. If things are bad enough, the business might be <a href="http://www.proliability.com/">sued for malpractice</a>. Collecting a settlement from such a company could be a major problem because, like as not, they will close up shop and relocate.</p>
<p>A business with a good ethical standard can still be sued in today’s litigious society. But in court when the facts are presented and the standards shown, proving malpractice exists can be very hard to do. In a situation where a high standard of ethics business does make a mistake, it will work to make things right by the customer and by its own ethics model.</p>
<p>Doing business with any company is also doing business with that company’s future. Companies that want to stay around for the long term will set a business ethics standard that will carry them for years to come.</p>
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		<title>Topping the Blog Charts: Why Blogs are Popular</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:48:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The explosion of social media highlights the extensive world of blogging. Over the past decade and a half, blogging has gone from a fun type of individual activity to a major marketplace. Many people make a living with fashion blogs, review blogs and even a wedding blog here and there. The easy and personal feeling [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The explosion of social media highlights the extensive world of blogging. Over the past decade and a half, blogging has gone from a fun type of individual activity to a major marketplace. Many people make a living with fashion blogs, review blogs and even a wedding blog here and there. The easy and personal feeling to this type of communication makes it a great favorite among internet users. Official news releases are impersonal and very factual. There is no place in these communications for humor and speculation. Blogging provides those elements, along with the potential for interesting, educational media.<span id="more-75"></span></p>
<h2>Establishing an Emotional Connection</h2>
<p>Many studies have been done on the social impact of the Internet. The idea that Internet users feel disconnected from society has some basis in fact. However, social media works to combat that disconnect. Blogs, YouTube, Facebook and many other sites act as forums where browsers make connections with other people. Blogs, in particular, offer a very direct style of emotional connection. On a blog, readers see an individual’s take on things and are able to engage in conversations about mutually interesting topics. For example, shopping for insurance is a relatively boring experience, but reading an <a href="http://whyinsuranceblog.com/">insurance blog</a> breathes new life into the subject. Not only can the shopper enjoy a well-written piece about the pitfalls of policies, they can also talk about their own concerns with an expert. The insurance blog offers a direct line of communication with a subject expert.</p>
<h2>Establishing Expertise</h2>
<p>From a professional standpoint, blogging is almost a necessity. An event coordinator has the opportunity to show off well run events on a <a href="http://weddingstyleguru.com/">wedding blog</a>. Pictures of the happy bride and groom go a long way toward establishing their expertise in the public eye. Topics like choosing wedding accessories and checklists for the big day engage readers. Asking about favorite <a href="http://www.weddingaccessoriesdesign.co.uk/">wedding accessories</a> is a great way to engage the readership.</p>
<p>Fashionistas need more than just a few pictures showing off their favorite designers. Fashion blogs give them an outlet to show off outfits only worn once or twice. A fashion shoes blog hits the niche market. Sure, not everyone is interested in a <a href="http://fashion-shoesonline.com/">fashion shoes blog</a>, but a true expert in the products will find a solid market for conversations on soles and leather.</p>
<h2>Popular Blog Type</h2>
<p>For those interested in starting a blog for financial reasons, consider the types that get the most traffic. Gossip and news blogs are usually popular, but they also require access to information before the public. Niche blogs allow for a dedicated readership, but the pool is limited. Review blogs are a great way to start blogging for a living. The key, of course, is honesty. Blogging represents open and honest communication, which is part of why so many people love to read blogs.</p>
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		<title>David Lichtenstein Review: V2 Cigs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[David Lichtenstein used to smoke &#8211; now, with V2 cigs, David has been able to quit smoking regular cigarettes and moved on to electronic cigarettes&#8230; Quitting with V2 Cigs &#8211; Electronic Cigarettes I&#8217;d been a pack-a-day smoker for pretty much twenty years after i finally bought my personal V2. The V2 cigs provide me the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>David Lichtenstein used to smoke &#8211; now, with V2 cigs, David has been able to quit smoking regular cigarettes and moved on to electronic cigarettes&#8230;</p>
<p>Quitting with V2 Cigs &#8211; Electronic Cigarettes<br />
I&#8217;d been a pack-a-day smoker for pretty much twenty years after i finally bought my personal V2. The V2 cigs provide me the fulfillment I crave through smoking. I&#8217;ve used other electric cigarettes and they&#8217;ve wound up in the garbage.<span id="more-69"></span></p>
<p>The flavors provided by V2 Cigs tend to be marvelous. I was completely disgusted through the flavors of other electric cigarettes, but V2 nailed this. I have attempted the congress, menthol, peppermint, cherry and vanilla tastes and was impressed with everyone. V2 Cigs taste great as well as smoke great. I really like the vapor V2 Cigs create; it feels the same as smoking a actual cigarette!</p>
<p>For the long-time smoker such as me, the V2 smoking started saving me personally money almost instantly. I feel better knowing I&#8217;m not throwing my personal money away on the product I don&#8217;t even like. Personally i think healthy and free of charge. V2 Cigs create no ash or even carbon monoxide. These people contain no tar or even known cancerous brokers. I can smoke cigarettes my V2 electric cigarettes anywhere I would like.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.electroniccigarettestarter.com/quitting-smoking-with-v2-e-cigs/">V2 electronic cigarettes</a> have a charger, a load up of V2 atomized taste cartridges, a electric battery, and a owner&#8217;s manual. The 2-piece style is convenient, thoroughly clean, and easy to make use of. Just screw the disposable flavor cartridge on to the V2 electric battery and you will be ready to smoke!</p>
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		<title>The Street Entertainers of NYC</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here in our area on the East Coast, we call them &#8220;pan handlers,&#8221; but when I mentioned this expression to a friend of mine out in California regarding the activities at the Fisherman&#8217;s Wharf area near her, she got indignant with me and said &#8220;Out here we call them &#8216;street entertainers, not panhandlers.&#8221; I stood [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here in our area on the East Coast, we call them &#8220;pan handlers,&#8221; but when I mentioned this expression to a friend of mine out in California regarding the activities at the Fisherman&#8217;s Wharf area near her, she got indignant with me and said &#8220;Out here we call them &#8216;street entertainers, not panhandlers.&#8221; I stood corrected.</p>
<p>We got to see first-hand what some of these &#8216;street entertainers&#8217; do to make money. One was a man who had spray-painted himself with silver paint and would pose for pictures for a small fee. He was quite good at tossing his coin or coins into this small bucket he held behind him for the purpose as he twirled around in front of his audience. We never saw any of these coins miss the bucket the whole time we stood and watched him. And, by the way, he drew quite a crowd.</p>
<p>Another one who probably could be called a street entertainer we jokingly nicknamed &#8216;the Bush Man.&#8217; This man had gotten a fairly large piece of shrubbery (hence the name, &#8216;Bush Man&#8217;) from somewhere, who knows where, to stand behind and hide from people as they would (unsuspectingly) come walking by him on the sidewalk; and then, just at the right moment, he&#8217;d jump out at them to scare them. Boo!</p>
<p>We got a picture of this &#8216;Bush Man&#8217; for future reference as a memory of our trip, as he did manage to give me a good scare much to the &#8216;entertainment&#8217; of my husband and our traveling companion. They both loved seeing me jump and come back down to earth (sidewalk) again.</p>
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