[EzineArticles] 1-Minute Approval Tips #1: Your Author Photo

1-Minute Approval Tips #1: Your Author Photo Episode 1 of the "1-Minute Approval Tips" Video Series Strapped for time? We decided to slice our 2-Minute Approval Tips series in half to provide you with the same quality tips in half the time! Over the course of this series, you'll discover a wide range of quick tips to ensure you're getting the most out of your article writing efforts; including My.EzineArticles.com member interface tips, traffic-building tips, credibility and exposure tips, and of course tips on how to achieve painless article approvals on the very first submission. Kicking off the first installment in the 1-Minute Approval Tips video series, discover how easy it is to upload your professional author photo using My.EzineArticles.com and find out what you'll earn in return. Downloadable Versions:                 Here's a quick recap of the first episode of the 1-Mintue Approval Tips series, Your Author Photo: Your Expert Author photo gives readers a sense of who you are and what you represent. Choose a professional photo that accurately portrays you. Doing so will help strengthen trust and credibility with your readers. Steps to upload your author photo on My.EzineArticles.com: Log into your My.EzineArticles.com account Select the Profile tab, and then select Edit Image. Either drag and drop your desired author photo into the dotted box or select Upload New Image and select the image you would like to use from your computer. Expand the crop area or use the arrows underneath the image to rotate the photo. Once you are satisfied with your photo, select Save. Click here to discover how to build more exposure to your brand using your Author Photo here! What would you like to see in our next 1-Minute Approval Tips video? Share your suggestions or questions in the comments section here! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Want more great article writing tips? Discover all 20 of our 2-Minute Approval Tips videos here! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "Time is precious..." I think your 2 Minute Approval Tips are brilliant because they are just two minutes! Why haven't Internet marketers learned that little trick? Time is precious so asking me to read a long blurb or watch a video and you have lost me forever. The two-minute strategy fits in nicely with my own view of treasuring time. Robert William Locke Natural-ADHD-Cure.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-7228774-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2012 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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[EzineArticles] Fine-Tune Your Preferences on My.EzineArticles.com

Fine-Tune Your Preferences on My.EzineArticles.com You're in control with My.EzineArticles.com Settings! You may need to update your contact information from time to time or perhaps you want to receive your Monthly Performance Summaries via email. No matter! You are in full control of your account settings and how you wish to receive your EzineArticles notifications with My.EzineArticles.com. How to access Settings on My.EzineArticles.com: 1. Go to My.EzineArticles.com 2. Log in using your current EzineArticles username and password 3. Select the author name dropdown menu located in the upper-right corner of the page 4. Select Settings Within Settings, you will find three tabs: Account - Stay informed by ensuring your contact information is accurate. Although communication is primarily conducted with you via email, include your mailing address so you can receive free promotional items. You can also update your time zone settings, phone numbers, business information, and password. All of your information is for EzineArticles internal use and will not be made public with the exception of your listed Country, which is used to show our users which country you are from. Also, every time you submit an article, it will ping on our EzineArticles Map!   Articles - Change settings for editing and displaying articles on your account, including updating your preference for the WYSIWYG tool to be On/Off in the editing body of your articles, allowing readers the option to download your article(s) as a PDF, or enabling/disabling your recently published articles to automatically share on your Facebook or Twitter social networking pages.   Notifications - Manage which notifications you would prefer to receive via your My.EzineArticles.com account or your email. This includes notifications your articles have been approved or perhaps our member support team has responded to your inquiry via a support ticket. You also receive notifications for badges earned, challenge goals achieved, discussion activity, and much more. Please note if you have already signed up for any EzineArticles.com email subscriptions, such as Category Alerts, Author Alerts, newsletters, etc., these will all appear within the Notifications tab. If you would like to add more or update your email address, please visit your EzineArticles.com Subscriptions page. One final tip to fine-tune your preferences: If you are first starting out, we recommend leaving both forms of notification on (email and account). Over time, you will be able to determine which form you prefer for each notification. Visit your My.EzineArticles.com Settings page today to fine-tune your notifications to stay informed with EzineArticles' latest and greatest tips and insights. Visit this post online to share your favorite features! Special Note: Backed by our data and design team, My.EzineArticles.com serves you, the Expert Author. Please share your comments and suggestions so we can continue to make My.EzineArticles.com the ULTIMATE article writing platform tailored to your needs AND wants! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Discover the benefits of building your very own My.EzineArticles.com Expert Author network here! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "This makes article writing fun." My.EzineArticles.com: All I can say is WOW! I love it... I love the integration with social networking accounts, and the Challenges. Everything seems much easier and more accessible. This makes article writing fun. Many thanks Chris and the team. Huge kudos to you. Angela Booth AngelaBooth.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-7221625-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2012 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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[EzineArticles] Article Content vs. Real Life - Wrong Categories

Article Content vs. Real Life - Wrong Categories The series where questionable article writing practices are brought into the real world. When you approach a sales counter to make a purchase, you may be asked: "Did you find everything you were looking for?" After wandering up and down aisles, have you ever wanted to respond: "Did you model your store after a labyrinth?!" This sentiment may also resonate with your reader if they can't find your article because it's placed in the wrong category. In turn, if your articles are in the wrong categories, you ultimately decrease your chances of driving traffic to your blog or website. Meet Brian and Nick in the 12th episode of the Article Content vs. Real Life series to discover why selecting the right category for your article will give your visibility a boost! Downloadable Versions:                 Reach Readers by Choosing the Right Category for Your Article Topic Brian had the best intentions for his readers and his business. However, Nick showed Brian how if he placed his articles in the right category, his chances of his articles being seen would improve and increase his click-through-rate! Nick's Advice on Categories Don't "Wing" It Not knowing the type of information your target audience wants and where they will search for it will hurt your credibility and your exposure. Either readers will not find you or they will completely give up on using you as a credible source for their information. What to do: Get to know your audience. If your article fits into multiple categories, choose the category that makes the most sense for your readers. Don't Match Your Category to Your Expertise Placing the article in the wrong category, or even a broad category, will only result in getting skipped over by non-targeted readers and it decreases the chances of your article being seen by your intended audience. What to do: Your targeted readers should easily find the information they are looking for. Choose a category that best matches your article's content, not necessarily your expertise. EzineArticles.com has over 700 categories to choose from! Browse your niche's categories here to match the best categories with your quality articles to position them to get the best pre-qualified traffic they deserve. Find more Article Content vs. Real Life episodes on the EzineArticles YouTube Channel! How do you categorize your articles? Share your questions or comments by visiting this post online! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Did you miss the last episode Mister Artie's Article Writing Neighborhood? Watch it now to discover several tools to build relationships with your readers! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "I have grown my monthly newsletter to over 14,000 subscribers." EzineArticles.com kept being discussed by the Internet marketing leaders I listened to. I investigated it and found it to be very easy to learn and very effective... I started article writing when I started my newsletter in late 2006. At that time, I had about 25 subscribers - mostly friends and family. Since then I have grown my monthly newsletter to over 14,000 subscribers. Lee Binz TheHomeScholar.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-7211284-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2012 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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[EzineArticles] A Recap of Recent Blog Posts

A Recap of Recent Blog Posts Whether you are looking to improve your writing, build your niche as an expert, find tools to help you grow, or see what is going on in the EzineArticles community, we have you covered on EzineArticles' Article Writing & Insights Blog. Here is a quick recap of what you may have missed on the Blog in February: Improving Your Writing... Common Article Writing Roadblocks - Watch this video to discover the first Common Article Writing Roadblock many new and experienced Expert Authors encounter: Product Sales/Promotional Content.   2 Minute Approval Tips Article Checklist - Your time is precious. Unlock the keys to article writing by using the 2 Minute Approval Tips Article Checklist with each accompanying video to help you advance to the next level.   Across the Pond: American vs. British English - This quick guide will help you on your journey to discovering the subtle nuances of American English and British English.   Top Spelling Blunders Part IV - Discover 5 new keys to 5 common spelling blunders to include in your proofreading checklist to strengthen your article writing skills and maintain your credibility as an Expert Author.   Proper Grammar Builds Your Credibility - Being conscious of these 5 laws of grammar will not only help you stay out of trouble with the Grammar Police, it will help increase your credibility. Building Your Niche... Saving Time Article Template - Help your audience find the answer to their time saving search queries and make a lasting impression by using this article template!   Web Traffic: Long-Term Visitors vs. Cold Visitors - Rev up your article writing engines and get into the pre-qualified traffic Speed Pass lane with these traffic generating tips.   Triumph Story Article Template - Stories of triumph are engaging and captivating. Share your story of triumph with this article template. Tools to Help You Grow... Article Writing: Tools Of The Trade - Discover the tools of the trade that can put you in a better position to achieve your article writing goals!   Article Writing Tips to Retweet: January 2012 - We gathered some of the best training tidbits and writing inspiration tweets from January to share with you and your audience.   Article Titles Optimized For You - Let us do the "work" of writing laser-targeted titles for you by using the My.EzineArticles.com Title Suggestions tool!   Write Articles Quickly and Easily! - Turbo-charge your efforts and save loads of time with My.EzineArticles.com. The EzineArticles Community... Organizing Ideas with the Scratch Pad - Want one medium to keep all of your outlines, checklists, and more in one spot? Watch this video to discover how!   Article Content vs. Real Life: Location Stuffing - Discover how Lenny Wordsmith, host of Late Night Article Writing, provides value without location stuffing.   Behind-the-Scenes at EzineArticles: Meet Peter - Find out how an EzineArticles Front-End Developer makes your article writing efforts easier and discover his #1 tip for Expert Authors! Expert Author Case Studies... Expert Author Showcase: Lee Binz - Lee delivers 5 article writing strategies to increase your visibility, credibility, and cultivate a loyal readership.   Expert Author Showcase: Bruce Kaler M.D. - Bruce provides his advice on strengthening your article writing efforts and establishing your voice and brand, as well as empowering your readers.   Expert Author Showcase: Sumi Olson - Sumi shares her favorite methods and tools to unlocking innovative ideas and how to balance your priorities, responsibilities, and writing efforts.   Expert Author Showcase: Tiffany Godfrey - Tiffany shares her solutions to article writing challenges, as well as how to balance quality articles with reader-targeted keywords. We would love to hear your thoughts on any (or all) of these posts! Take a minute to check them out and add your comments, questions, suggestions, or stories to share with the entire EzineArticles community. Visit the Blog today and read our most recent posts by clicking here! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Sign up for the EzineArticles.com Blog Alert notifications so you never miss another EzineArticles Blog update! Just enter your email address here and select the EzineArticles.com Blog option to subscribe. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "...my original articles still bring traffic to my first website!!" I began my first website in November of 2006 and by early 2007 I had enough content to start promoting it... I first learned about article marketing from my site's webhost and their guide to getting traffic to your site. They also recommended EzineArticles as a high-quality article directory... Some of my original articles still bring traffic to my first website!! Kristen Burgess MilkAndMud.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-7209081-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2012 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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[EzineArticles] Build Your Expert Author Network with Recommendations

Build Your Expert Author Network with Recommendations Connecting with EzineArticles Expert Authors Is Easier Than Ever on My.EzineArticles.com! Want an easy way to scope out the competition, start a discussion, or trade article writing secrets with fellow EzineArticles Expert Authors? You can with your very own Expert Author network on My.EzineArticles.com! My.EzineArticles.com isn't just another social network. In addition to the new and improved article writing tools, this platform has been strategically designed to help you leverage your credibility and gain exposure as an Expert Author. How? Building your own Expert Author network on My.EzineArticles.com: Helps you stay on top of your niche or niches. Connects you with other Expert Authors who have similar goals and interests. Encourages you to start a discussion, provide feedback, as well as generate ideas. Gives your article writing efforts a competitive edge. Promotes your brand, your message, and your authority as an Expert Author. With over 400,000 connections to choose from, you can start building and expanding your Expert Author network with Recommendations. Go to My.EzineArticles.com Log in using your current EzineArticles username and password Select the Networking tab Select Recommendations from the left My Network navigation menu To follow an Expert Author, select Connect to add them to your network. Use the Filters option to narrow down your Recommendations search criteria! Select from: Diamond Expert Authors: Add the best of the best to your network! At the top of the EzineArticles membership pyramid, Diamond Expert Authors are article writing leaders and provide outstanding quality.   Users You Follow on Twitter: Connect with EzineArticles Expert Authors you follow on Twitter easily.   Top Twitter Users: Make a connection with EzineArticles Expert Authors who are the most active on Twitter.   Your Facebook Friends: Connect with the Expert Authors you are Friends with on Facebook to your network for collaboration or competition.   Top Expert Authors in Your Niche: Add the top experts in your primary niche to your network to scope out their recent activity and stay up-to-date with the latest trends.   Top Expert Authors in All Niches: Connect with top EzineArticles Expert Authors to keep tabs on niches you are interested in or keep up with the most active EzineArticles authors.   Friends of Your Friends: Select from connections Expert Authors in your network have already made to participate in ongoing My.EzineArticles.com Discussions and build your network effortlessly.   EzineArticles Author Alerts: Signed up for EzineArticles Author Alerts? Monitor your favorite Expert Authors (or the competition) by adding these connections to your network. Once you've added connections to your network, you can organize them into Groups, start Discussions, stay up-to-date on their Network Activity, and invite them to participate in article writing Challenges! Start building your My.EzineArticles.com network today and let us know what you think here. Special Note: Backed by our data and design team, My.EzineArticles.com serves you, the Expert Author. Please share your comments and suggestions so we can continue to make My.EzineArticles.com the ULTIMATE article writing platform tailored to your needs AND wants. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Discover 5 steps to increase your authority in your niche here! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "I found it to be about 100x easier..." The new method to submit an article is outstanding. I found it to be about 100x easier than the previous method and that was really easy. I love the new method. Super simple. Clean. No issues. Marc David JustAskMarc.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-7204639-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2012 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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[EzineArticles] Select Your Very Own EzineArticles Wallpaper

Select Your Very Own EzineArticles Wallpaper Give Your Motivation a Boost with These 6 New Wallpapers Our Graphic Artists have been busy creating a new batch of EzineArticles-themed wallpapers just for you! These unique wallpapers offer a change of pace for your computer's theme and they also serve as a reminder to help you stay in the article writing state of mind by writing and submitting new quality articles. Click on the link below that matches the resolution of your monitor(s) to download the appropriate wallpaper. Then select that file as your new wallpaper and begin enjoying your new EzineArticles background. Downloadable Coffee Shop Wallpaper: 1,024 x 768 pixels [637 KB] 1,280 x 768 pixels [746 KB] 1,280 x 960 pixels [906 KB] 1,280 x 1,024 pixels [967 KB] 1,920 x 1,200 pixels [1603 KB]   Downloadable Article a Day Wallpaper: 1,024 x 768 pixels [366 KB] 1,280 x 768 pixels [424 KB] 1,280 x 960 pixels [507 KB] 1,280 x 1,024 pixels [525 KB] 1,920 x 1,200 pixels [380 KB]   Downloadable Article Writing Quote Wallpaper: 1,024 x 768 pixels [517 KB] 1,280 x 768 pixels [628 KB] 1,280 x 960 pixels [748 KB] 1,280 x 1,024 pixels [790 KB] 1,920 x 1,200 pixels [1,017 KB]   Downloadable Taking You to New Heights Wallpaper: 1,024 x 768 pixels [665 KB] 1,280 x 768 pixels [767 KB] 1,280 x 960 pixels [981 KB] 1,280 x 1,024 pixels [1,049 KB] 1,920 x 1,200 pixels [1,638 MB]   Downloadable Your Path to Article Writing Success Wallpaper: 1,024 x 768 pixels [752 KB] 1,280 x 768 pixels [931 KB] 1,280 x 960 pixels [1,036 KB] 1,280 x 1,024 pixels [1,111 KB] 1,920 x 1,200 pixels [1,666 KB]   Downloadable EzineArticles Collage Wallpaper: 1,024 x 768 pixels [705 KB] 1,280 x 768 pixels [835 KB] 1,280 x 960 pixels [1,074 KB] 1,280 x 1,024 pixels [1,162 KB] 1,920 x 1,200 pixels [1,853 KB] You can find more EzineArticles-themed wallpapers for your computer in the Resources section of your My.EzineArticles.com account. Just log in to your My.EzineArticles.com account using your current EzineArticles username and password here. Select the Resources tab and then select Wallpapers. What's your favorite? Let us know in the comments section here! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Christopher M. Knight, Publisher http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Discover another fun and inspirational tool to keep you motivated and build your library of quality articles here! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "...the process of writing has been profoundly rewarding!" Writing articles is truly the best way to become a leader of thought in your industry or within your circle... Thank you, EzineArticles - You literally changed my life, and the process of writing has been profoundly rewarding! Camille Rodriquez PolkaDotImpressions.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-7194542-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2012 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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[EzineArticles] Top Misused Words of the English Language

Top Misused Words of the English Language Don't Lose Your Credibility by Misusing These Words! By Expert Author demand, we collected some of the most misused words of the English language. From our data reports to your biggest pet peeves, here are the 5 most misused words to add to your article proofreading lineup. Strengthen your writing skills and maintain your credibility as an Expert Author by ensuring these errors never see the light of day again! Lose vs. Loose lose - To be deprived of or cease to have; to cause someone to fail to gain or retain something. Incorrect: Loose weight in 5 weeks or loose your chance to go to the beach! Correct: Lose weight in 5 weeks or lose your chance to go to the beach! loose - Not firmly or tightly fixed in place; to release or set free. Incorrect: The dog's collar was lose, so Bob tightened it before the dog got lose. Correct: The dog's collar was loose, so Bob tightened it before the dog got loose. Its vs. It's its - Associated with a thing previously mentioned or in reference to an animal without prior knowledge of the animal's gender. Incorrect: That monkey will never be a ballet dancer; it's posture is horrendous. Correct: That monkey will never be a ballet dancer; its posture is horrendous. it's - Contraction of it is or it has. Incorrect: John bikes to work. Its his favorite part of the day. Correct: John bikes to work. It's his favorite part of the day. Your vs. You're your - Possessive form of you (typically used before a noun). Incorrect: You're article writing skills have improved! Correct: Your article writing skills have improved! you're - Contraction of you are. Incorrect: Your an article writing master! Correct: You're an article writing master! Their vs. They're vs. There their - Possessive adjective indicating a particular noun belongs to them. Incorrect: There keys are in the ignition. Correct: Their keys are in the ignition. they're - Contraction of they are. Incorrect: Where are they? Their at the shop. Correct: Where are they? They're at the shop. there - Reference to the existence of something; a place or position. Incorrect: Their is a reason why the pie is gone. John ate the last slice over they're. Correct: There is a reason why the pie is gone. John ate the last slice over there. To vs. Too to - In the direction of or at; used with the base form of a verb to show the verb is in the infinitive. Incorrect: Susan goes too the store too buy vegetables. Correct: Susan goes to the store to buy vegetables. too - Very, as well, also. Incorrect: Bill drives to fast on his motorcycle to. Correct: Bill drives too fast on his motorcycle too. We will be sprinkling in more of the most common misused words over the next few weeks, so stop by the Blog again for new grammar and spelling tips to ensure your articles are error free. Not only will these tips help you maintain your credibility, but they can be applied across multiple platforms and help you drive more traffic to your blog or website! Do you have a grammar-related question? Are there any particular grammatical errors that get under your skin? Share yours by visiting this post online! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Watch the 8th episode of the Article Content vs. Real Life series on the EzineArticles YouTube Channel to discover why proofreading your work is critical to communicating your message! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "EzineArticles.com is truly a reputable directory..." EzineArticles.com is truly a reputable directory article site that gives so many writers an opportunity to publish their work and have it exposed to a huge global audience. You guys are simply the BEST! Kym Gordon Moore FromBehindThePen.WordPress.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-7180258-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2012 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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