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		<title>heidi klum divorce</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:49:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>WINNING WAYS WITH WRITING CONTESTS</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:27:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>writelink</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There’s nothing quite like the thrill of being short listed, placed or winning a poetry or short story writing contest yet many writers quickly become discouraged by the lack of success which greets most of their efforts. The truth is, &#8230; <a href="http://www.thinkwriteconnect.com/winning-ways-writing-contests/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There’s nothing quite like the thrill of being short listed, placed or winning a poetry or <a title="Short Story Writing Contests" href="http://www.squidoo.com/shortstorywritingcontests" target="_blank">short story writing contest</a> yet many writers quickly become discouraged by the lack of success which greets most of their efforts.</p>
<p>The truth is, no matter how good your imagination or your grasp of language, there is an art to winning writing contests of which many writers remain totally unaware.</p>
<p>Fortunately, the skill to get your work, at least on the judge’s short list isn’t difficult to acquire.  Mostly you just need to use a little common sense and be prepared to do some research.</p>
<p>Research?  Aren’t we talking fiction and the muse?  Well yes, but if you really want to win a good short story writing contest offering a decent cash prize or a poetry competition you really need to give your work some depth and verisimilitude by furnishing it with a believable plot and credible characters.</p>
<p>This is even more vital if you are venturing into the realm of fantasy or the ever popular ghost story.  These types of stories have the potential to really stretch the imagination and take the reader to places where they really wouldn’t like to go in real life.  The opportunity to experience voyeuristically between the relative safety of the pages is another matter entirely!</p>
<p>Unfortunately, few stories of this type live up to expectations with many authors trotting out the same old diet of blood, gore and weird beasties with hairy antennae and six eyes sporting names such as Zygog and Phlybub!</p>
<p>So what’s to be done?  It’s back to research!  Read the winning entries and the judges reports on the types of writing contests you wish to enter and analyse what makes them work for you and what caught the judge’s eye.</p>
<p>You can start with the <a title="Xmas Chillers Ghost Story Contest" href="http://www.writelink.co.uk/xmaschillers" target="_blank">Xmas Chillers ghost story contest</a>.  This has been running for several years and the top three from previous year’s winners list are always posted on the contest site.</p>
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		<title>The Magic of Meditation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:05:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>indianink</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The benefits of a good meditation practice are many and well documented over the last several thousand years. An ordinary person may consider meditation as a worship or prayer. But it is not so. Meditation means awareness. Whatever you do &#8230; <a href="http://www.thinkwriteconnect.com/the-magic-of-meditation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The benefits of a good <a href="http://in.88db.com/bangalore/Services/Ad_search.listing/Health_Fitness/yoga/?O=post&amp;Q=Yoga+Meditation&amp;CatID=8180000&amp;SubCatID=8182300&amp;Image=1&amp;Page=1" target="_blank">meditation</a> practice are many and well documented over the last several thousand years. An ordinary person may consider meditation as a worship or prayer. But it is not so. Meditation means awareness. Whatever you do with awareness is meditation. &#8220;Watching your breath&#8221; is meditation; listening to the birds is meditation. As long as these activities are free from any other distraction to the mind, it is effective meditation.</p>
<p class="style61" align="left">Through meditation we not only  become more <a href="http://in.88db.com/bangalore/Services/Ad.listing/Health_Fitness/Gym_gym_equipments/?Q=&amp;O=post&amp;CatID=8180000&amp;SubCatID=8181200&amp;Image=1&amp;Page=1" target="_blank">physically balanced</a>, but also emotionally, mentally and spiritually balanced. Many years ago meditation was considered something just not meant for modern people, but now it has become very popular with all types of people. One of the interesting benefits of meditation is increased balance. Through meditation we become more physically balanced, as well as emotionally, mentally and spiritually balanced. Through the increased self-awareness that we then gain we also begin to become more balanced in life, <a href="http://in.88db.com/bangalore/Services/Ad.listing/Gift_Flowers/?Q=&amp;O=post&amp;CatID=8100000&amp;SubCatID=8100100&amp;Image=1&amp;Page=1" target="_blank">love</a> and financial issues, just to name a few.</p>
<p class="style61" align="left">By meditating we are able to  develop the ability to move and direct the energies around us. The health benefits of meditation are astounding. The simple act of breathing properly in meditation relaxes our muscles and organs.  At deeper levels we can use meditation to focus more energy on specific organs or muscles to help cleanse them of disease and stress. Over a period of time the incremental effects will  improve our  health and longevity.</p>
<p class="style61" align="left">Commonly today, people can mean any one of these  stages when they refer to the term meditation. Some <a href="http://in.88db.com/bangalore/Services/Ad.listing/Education_Courses_Training/Schools/?Q=&amp;O=post&amp;CatID=8030000&amp;SubCatID=8030200&amp;Image=1&amp;Page=1" target="_blank">schools</a> only teach concentration techniques, some relaxation, and others teach free form contemplative activities like just sitting and awaiting absorption. Some call it meditation without giving credence to yoga for fear of being branded &#8216;eastern&#8217;. But yoga is not something eastern or western as it is universal in its approach and application.</p>
<p class="style61" align="left">Take your time as you explore these <a href="http://in.88db.com/bangalore/Services/Ad.listing/Computers_Mobiles/Networking/?Q=&amp;O=post&amp;CatID=8140000&amp;SubCatID=8140400&amp;Image=1&amp;Page=1" target="_blank">connections</a> to  your self and the universe and see what benefits manifest in your life.</p>
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		<title>Browns Rookie RB May Take Job From Starter</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:20:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jerod-Morris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(This article has been reprinted with permission from Midwest Sports Fans and is part of the &#8220;Hot Button&#8221; series sponsored by American Button Machines.) One of the most interesting stories to come out of Cleveland Browns training camp this year &#8230; <a href="http://www.thinkwriteconnect.com/browns-rookie-rb-may-take-job-from-starter/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(This article has been reprinted with permission from <a href="http://www.midwestsportsfans.com">Midwest Sports Fans</a> and is part of the &#8220;Hot Button&#8221; series sponsored by American Button Machines.)</p>
<p>One of the most interesting stories to come out of Cleveland Browns training camp this year has been the unexpected emergence of 6th round draft pick James Davis as a potentially integral part of the Browns’ 2009 offense.</p>
<p>With Jamal Lewis seeming to be firmly entrenched as the starter despite his advancing age, and Eric Mangini pledging early in camp to get more touches for Jerome Harrison, it appeared that Davis would provide nice depth and a body on special teams, but little else.</p>
<p>Then he ran 80+ yards for a TD against Detroit’s backups and seemingly overnight there was chatter that he could end up as the starter.</p>
<p>Yesterday, Patrick McManamon of the Akron Beacon-Journal posed the question “Do the Browns have a running back controvery?” His answer was a resounding…maybe.</p>
<blockquote><p>The Browns could have a couple of very interesting decisions in the near future.</p>
<p>One is at quarterback. Which we all pretty much know about.</p>
<p>The other, though, is at running back where rookie James Davis might be making a push to unseat Jamal Lewis.</p>
<p>Far-fetched? Perhaps.</p>
<p>But a certain team that makes its living running the ball extremely well in the shade of the Rocky Mountains has had great success with late-round running backs.</p></blockquote>
<p>I am sure that all Browns fans are excited about the potential that James Davis has flashed. And Eric Mangini has spoken glowingly of his rookie, which I thought was a little unexpected but certainly nice to hear. Still, there are some reasons for caution, and no one should be writing Jamal Lewis’ Browns epitaph just yet.</p>
<p>First off, many a running back has had a strong preseason, especially playing in the later quarters, and not seen it translate to the regular season. We need to see James Davis succeed against other teams’ first team defenses before we book his ticket for the Pro Bowl. Remove the 81-yard run from his impressive line against the Lions (12 carries, 116 yards, TD) and Davis’ stats look far more pedestrian: 11 carries, 35 yards.</p>
<p>True, the ability to take carries to the house from long distances is a desirable trait for a running back to have, and certainly something that Jamal Lewis now lacks, but Davis’ 81-yard scamper may have been more of an anomaly than something we will see regularly. According to his pre-draft Scouts Inc. profile, Davis’ straight-line speed is above average but not elite. While Scouts Inc is by no means the gospel, it is further reason to at least temper expectations that Davis will be regularly running up and down the field in the regular season.</p>
<p>Additionally, there is an important part of the running back role that many fans (myself included) forget about sometimes in our zeal to see a young guy or backup get on the field: pass blocking. Once again, looking at his Scouts Inc profile, Davis is criticized for not being great in this area:</p>
<blockquote><p>Has shown the ability to catch the ball when facing the QB and is a solid underneath dump-off option. However, he lacks ideal experience catching the ball, he struggles to adjust to ball thrown outside of his frame and he is not a homerun threat after the catch. Shows adequate awareness in pass protection and flashes the ability to hold ground against blitzing defenders. However, he’s not very physical at the point of attack and doesn’t work as hard as he should to sustain.</p></blockquote>
<p>This jives with reports I’ve seen and heard from people who have attended Browns training camp. Everyone has lauded James Davis for being extremely impressive as a runner, but are concerned that his blocking is not quite up to snuff. Certainly opponents will attempt take advantage of this with blitzes, which could leave Davis as the last line of defense to protect whoever is playing QB (at least we have two!).</p>
<p>Thus, especially early in the season, Davis being on the field could very well be a tip-off to the defense that we plan to run the ball or throw a quick pass. This would conceivably add more defenders to the box and potentially limit Davis’ effectiveness and the offense overall.</p>
<p>Now that I have said all of this, and highlighted what I see as the glaring questions/weaknesses surrounding James Davis, let me also say this: for the Browns to have a successful season, James Davis will have to be a major part of it. We saw how poorly the Browns’ offense played last year, and how much it was hamstrung by a lack of play-makers. the Browns will need the spring that Davis appears to have in his step to put a more dynamic unit on the field in ‘09.</p>
<p>At one time, Jamal Lewis was an explosive runner with the ability to maul people and run away from them. Those days, however, are long gone. While Lewis still runs hard and is a solid short-yardage back, he is slow to the hole and lacks any semblance of breakaway speed. He can churn out 4-5 yard carries on a good day, but rarely is going to move the chains if the distance to the marker is outside of that amount.</p>
<p>Having James Davis, a young running back with fresh legs and some burst, can be an excellent complement to the bruising Lewis. Sprinkle in Jerome Harrison – whose production with limited opportunities should not be forgotten &#8211; as a runner and receiver, and the Browns have the makings of a solid running back trio that can keep eachother fresh and offer varying looks to defenses.</p>
<p>James Davis may very well prove to be the every down back of the future for the Browns; and what a steal that would be, getting him in the 6th round. For 2009, however, the Browns and their fans will most likely be best served by Davis playing a role in which he gets 10-15 carries, Lewis gets a similar number, and Jerome Harrison gets 8-10 touches (carries and catches).</p>
<p>So rather than a controversy, let’s call it a committee. The Giants rode “Earth, Wind, and Fire” (Brandon Jacobs, Ahmad Bradshaw, and Derrick Ward) all the way to a Super Bowl and then to another solid season last year. With more and more teams moving to 2-3 back committees to provide different looks and keep legs fresh throughout the year, it may (and probably should) be something that the Browns look to do as well.</p>
<p>Next season, with Lewis likely gone and a full year to evaluate Davis, we can start discussing who “the starter” is. For this year, let’s enjoy the addition of what looks like another solid backfield option and hope that James Davis is what he appears that he may be: a solid building block for the future of the Eric Mangini era in Cleveland.</p>
<p>Bonus James Davis fantasy projection: As stated, it certainly looks more and more like James Davis will become an integral part of the Browns running game. And we’ve all seen enough rookie running backs produce to know that you shouldn’t avoid them like you do rookie receivers. A talented running back behind a decent O-line can usually come in and have success right away.</p>
<p>With Lewis and Harrison in the mix as well, however, I would not expect anything close to what Steve Slaton and Chris Johnson did last year (barring injuries to Lewis and/or Harrison). Still, James Davis is worth drafting in the later rounds and should at least have some value as a bye week fill-in. I look for him to get 125-150 carries on the season and between 550-675 yards with 3 or 4 scores.</p>
<p>Obviously if he starts getting 15-20 carries a game, he becomes a possible #3/flex starter or even a #2 depending on the matchup. But I would draft him hoping for that kind of production, not expecting it.</p>
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		<title>Sports Massage Therapy Can Help an Athlete Recover</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:46:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rdeboard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Athletes are constantly searching for ways to reduce soreness and improve recovery. One recovery method that is growing in popularity with a number of athletes, both professional and amateur, is the use of sports massage therapy to aid in recovery. <a href="http://www.thinkwriteconnect.com/sports-massage-therapy-can-help-an-athlete-recover/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the biggest problems facing many athletes, at all levels of competition, is the soreness and stiffness that can follow any physical exertion. Whether after a practice or after a game, muscle soreness can interfere with training and simply be a hassle to endure.</p>
<p>Athletes are constantly searching for ways to reduce soreness and improve recovery. One recovery method that is growing in popularity with a number of athletes, both professional and amateur, is the use of <a href="http://spas.about.com/od/sports/a/sports.htm" target="_blank">sports massage</a> therapy to aid in recovery.<br />
Sports massage was developed to treat the soft tissue soreness that can come after strenuous physical activity. This is achieved through the manipulation of muscle tissue by hand.</p>
<p>According to John Julian, The Massage Company, a <a href="http://www.themassageco.net/" target="_blank">Dallas massage </a>therapy provider, &#8220;Whether done before or after an event, sports massage therapy can provide a number of benefits for an athlete and should be an integral part of any athlete&#8217;s training regimen.&#8221;</p>
<p>There are several types of sports massage that are used at different times to provide different benefits for athletes. Pre-event massage therapy is used before a game or competition to aid the athlete in warm ups before competition. A pre-event massage focuses on the muscle groups that will be most heavily involved in physical activity, in an effort to increase blood flow to the muscle groups and prepare the body for activity.</p>
<p>Post-event sports massage usually occurs within two hours of physical activity and is used to relieve the tension and stress that can build up in the muscles after strenuous work. As a game goes on, numerous toxins and lactic acid can build in the muscles, leading to soreness and extended recovery time. Post-event massage is designed to reduce these toxins and speed up recovery so an athlete can resume an optimal training level more quickly.</p>
<p>Many athletes train heavily and frequent training sessions can result in muscle fatigue, which greatly increases the risk of injury. Restorative sports massage is used during training periods to aid in recovery between practices. Restorative massage between training sessions is helpful in reducing the risk of injury.</p>
<p>Finally, when an injury does occur, rehabilitative sports massage can be useful in reducing soreness around the affected area and trigger the body&#8217;s natural recovery systems.</p>
<p>&#8220;With any physical activity,&#8221; said John Julian, &#8220;there is a risk of injury. Certain types of sports massage therapy are useful in relieving soreness as well as helping the body recover from injury.&#8221;</p>
<p>The physical benefits of <a href="http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sports_massage/index.php" target="_blank">massage</a> include increased blood flow and circulation, as well as a relief of tension and stress in muscle groups, which can lead to soreness. Mentally, massage is beneficial in providing relaxation as well as an improved overall sense of well being.</p>
<p>There are numerous benefits to be found in sports massage. Sports massage therapy is helpful in aiding recovery after strenuous activity, as well as alleviating soreness due to injury. Any serious athlete should consider adding massage therapy to his or her training regimen.</p>
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