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<title>National College of Business - Web Business News</title>
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<description>The latest Wedding, Flower, Florist news from the web.</description>
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<title>BudgetConscious Brides Go Online To Slash Wedding Costs </title>
<description>   Economic uncertainty drives popularity of online marketplaces such as Bravobride.com which bring together buyers and sellers of new and gently used designer wedding dresses, jewelry, and other wedding items. (PRWEB Nov 13, 2008)                        Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/wedding/bride/prweb1605924.htm</description>
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<title>Is the 'Credit Crunch' Making More Couples Say I don't??</title>
<description>   There#039;s no escaping it. The Big Day is expensive. And like everything else, costs just keep on going up. On top of this there are the Credit Crunch and job uncertainties to worry about.  WeddingChaos.co.uk asked 400 couples whether they#039;re saying I don#039;t for the time being... (PRWEB Nov 13, 2008)                        Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1601624.htm</description>
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<title>New Fashion Style Debut: Premier Coin Edge Tungsten Wedding Band Ring for Men </title>
<description>   This is the first time the coin edge motif has been offered crafted from tungsten carbide and it#039;s the perfect choice for a wedding ring to suit the man with an active lifestyle. The exclusive design is the latest addition to the extensive fine jewelry collection for women and men offered by Titanium Kay. (PRWEB Nov 12, 2008)                        Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/tungsten/rings/prweb1583714.htm</description>
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<title> First and Largest Comprehensive Bridal Registry Study Released by The Knot Market Intelligence :  Study Provides Unparalleled Insight Into Today's Wedding Registry  2008 Registry Study Is Next Installment in The Knot Market Intelligence Bridal Series From Leading Lifestage Media Company  </title>
<description>   The Knot Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT), www.theknotinc.com, the owners of The Knot Wedding Network, which includes the Internet#8217;s largest wedding websites and communities TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com, announced the release of its first annual Registry Study today. A firstofitskind, comprehensive look inside the registry process, The Knot Market Intelligence 2008 Registry Study provides actionable and detailed analysis around registry behaviors, motivations, and attitudes.  (PRWEB Nov 12, 2008)                        Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/the_knot/registry_study/prweb1607304.htm</description>
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<title>North Carolina's Outer Banks are a Popular Domestic Wedding Destination</title>
<description>   North Carolina#039;s Outer Banks have gained a reputation as one of the most popular wedding destinations on the East Coast. (PRWEB Nov 9, 2008)                        Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1587174.htm</description>
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<title>A Cure for the Common Candy CaneHoliday Bars Takes The Recession Proof Approach to a Fun and Personal Christmas With Edible Christmas Cards </title>
<description>   After 10 years of servicing small business owners successfully in 12 countries across the globe, Charmyn Group announced their end product launch of their award winning Holiday Bars. (PRWEB Nov 9, 2008)                        Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1588614.htm</description>
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<title>Dear Abby: Sham wedding guests should get gifts back (The Jackson Sun)</title>
<description>Dear Abby: My wife and I received an invitation from a family member to attend their daughter ??Heidi?s?? wedding on Father?s Day weekend. We canceled our existing plans in order to attend, and gave ??Heidi and Dave?? an appropriate gift.</description>
<link>http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/wedding+invitation/SIG=123k47k6j/*http%3A//jacksonsun.com/article/20081118/NEWS01/81118008/1002/rss</link>
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<title>Dear Abby: Guest rightfully upset by wedding farce (The Columbus Dispatch)</title>
<description>Dear Abby: My wife and I received an invitation from a family member to attend their daughter Heidi's wedding on Father's Day weekend. We canceled our plans so as to attend and gave Heidi and Dave a gift.</description>
<link>http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/wedding+invitation/SIG=1428p0aqm/*http%3A//www.dispatch.com/live/content/life/stories/2008/11/18/2_ABBY1118.ART_ART_11-18-08_D2_OIBTLL8.html?type=rss&amp;cat=&amp;sid=101</link>
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<title>Wedding sham causes rift in family (Erie TimesNews)</title>
<description>Dear Abby: My wife and I received an invitation from a family member to attend their daughter Heidi's wedding on Father's Day weekend. We canceled our existing plans in order to attend, and gave Heidi and Dave an appropriate gift. As the ceremony progressed, the minister asked, Do you, Steve, take Heidi ...</description>
<link>http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/wedding+invitation/SIG=12k83rptv/*http%3A//www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081118/LIFESTYLES06/311189977</link>
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<title>Bride angles for presents even after groom bails out (Chicago Tribune)</title>
<description>DEAR ABBY: My wife and I received an invitation from a family member to attend their daughter Heidi's wedding on Father's Day weekend. We canceled our existing plans in order to attend, and gave Heidi and Dave an appropriate gift. As the ceremony progressed, the minister asked, Do you, Steve, take Heidi ... at which point the guests began whispering to themselves, STEVE?                  ...</description>
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<title>Jeanne Phillips: Bride angles for gifts even after groom bails (Detroit News)</title>
<description>Dear Abby: My wife and I received an invitation from a family member to attend their daughter Heidi's wedding on Father's Day weekend. We canceled our existing plans in order to attend, and gave Heidi and Dave an appropriate gift. As the ceremony progressed, the minister asked, Do you, Steve, take Heidi ... at which point the guests began whispering to themselves, Steve?</description>
<link>http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/wedding+invitation/SIG=12iibi6vi/*http%3A//www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081118/OPINION03/811180393</link>
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<title>Dear Abby: Bride cleans up with fake groom (The Kansas City Star)</title>
<description>DEAR ABBY: My wife and I received an invitation from a family member to attend their daughter ldquo;Heidirsquo;srdquo; wedding. We canceled our existing plans to attend and gave ldquo;Heidi and Daverdquo; an appropriate gift. As the ceremony progressed, the minister asked, ldquo;Do you, Steve, take Heidirdquo; ... at which point the guests began whispering to themselves, ...</description>
<link>http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/wedding+invitation/SIG=11jq7qklh/*http%3A//www.kansascity.com/238/story/891161.html</link>
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<title>Dear Abby : Sham of a marriage rankles (Arizona Daily Star)</title>
<description>? DEAR ABBY: My wife and I received an invitation from a family member to attend their daughter Heidi's wedding on Father's Day weekend. We attended and gave Heidi and Dave a gift. As the ceremony progressed, the minister asked, Do you, Steve, take Heidi . . . at which point the guests began whispering, STEVE?</description>
<link>http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/wedding+invitation/SIG=11h0u4lu5/*http%3A//www.azstarnet.com/sn/accent/267270.php</link>
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<title>Bride angles for presents even after groom bails out (Abilene ReporterNews)</title>
<description>My wife and I received an invitation from a family member to attend their daughter Heidi's wedding on Father's Day weekend.</description>
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<title>George Takei insists he did invite William Shatner to his wedding (Daily Mirror)</title>
<description>Before entering the jungle Star Trekker George Takei had one thing he wanted to get straight  that he DID send his costar William Shatner an invite to his wedding.                 </description>
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<title>Nigeria: Tribute to Late Engr Lawal Kaita (AllAfrica.com)</title>
<description>Sunday, October 19, 2008 looked like any other day without foreboding of a life changing event that would occur. After the subh prayer, I had gone back to sleep hoping to wake up and continue to distribute invitation cards for my sister's wedding which was scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2008.</description>
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<title>Wedding Day Emergency Kit</title>
<description>In order to be prepared for any eventuality on your big day, WhatHappensNow has assembled Wedding Day Emergency Kits that might come in handy. The article featurs a list for the groom and one for the bride.[via LifeHacker]</description>
<link>http://www.wedding-ideas.org/archives/2006/08/23/wedding-day-emergency-kit/</link>
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<title>Wedding Planning Made Simple (By: Nicky Pilkington)</title>
<description>With all the stress that can accompany wedding planning, its a wonder that so many couples decide to even have a ceremony. A significant amount of trouble that many people experience when planning their wedding is staying within a set budget, if they have one at all. Many people will hire a wedding planner, someone [...]</description>
<link>http://www.wedding-ideas.org/archives/2006/07/20/wedding-planning-made-simple-by-nicky-pilkington/</link>
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<title>Six Ways To Decorate Your Wedding Arch (By: Blake Kritzberg)</title>
<description>Sometimes a wedding arch is a nobrainer way to spruce up your ceremony site. Nobrainer, at least, until you actually have one in your hands and ready to decorate. Then it gets a little more complicated.Thinking back to prom, you might recall something vaguely gauzy, but that doesn#8217;t give you much to go on when [...]</description>
<link>http://www.wedding-ideas.org/archives/2006/07/17/six-ways-to-decorate-your-wedding-arch-by-blake-kritzberg/</link>
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<title>Top Ways to Save on Wedding Invitations (By: Michael Ferrell)</title>
<description>Some of the first things youll spend money on when you decide to get married (besides the ring) are the wedding invitations. While you want your invitations to be classy, unique and of good quality, youll probably also want to find ways to save on wedding invitations as well. Here are the top ways to [...]</description>
<link>http://www.wedding-ideas.org/archives/2006/07/14/top-ways-to-save-on-wedding-invitations-by-michael-ferrell/</link>
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<title>Wedding Decorations ? Less is More (By: Elsie Gilbert)</title>
<description>Often overlooked, wedding decorations can make a real difference to your wedding. The correct wedding decorations can really help to add that extra touch of sparkle to your wedding day. Having said this, no one wants to spend a fortune on wedding decorations that will more than likely end up in the trash can at [...]</description>
<link>http://www.wedding-ideas.org/archives/2006/07/11/wedding-decorations-%e2%80%93-less-is-more-by-elsie-gilbert/</link>
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<title>Should You Send Save the Date Cards to Your Guests? (By: Sara Haese)</title>
<description>Youve probably heard about Save the Dates since they havebecome quite popular with brides but you might not knowexactly what purpose they serve.Peoples lives are getting increasingly busier and moretightly scheduled so thats where Save the Dateannouncements come in handy.  You want to make sure thatyour guests, especially family and close friends, keep thedate [...]</description>
<link>http://www.wedding-ideas.org/archives/2006/07/07/should-you-send-save-the-date-cards-to-your-guests-by-sara-haese/</link>
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<title>There?s More to Wedding Invitations Than You Might Think (By: Sara Haese)</title>
<description>Everybody talks about wedding invitations, but what aboutall the other terms and items that are associated with them.Below are explanations of some of the more common terms anditems that youll probably encounter while shopping for yourinvitations.Seal n Send Invitations:  This type of invitation is mailedto guests as a singlefolded piece (without an envelope)having the [...]</description>
<link>http://www.wedding-ideas.org/archives/2006/07/04/theres-more-to-wedding-invitations-than-you-might-think-by-sara-haese/</link>
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<title>Wedding Dresses ? The Latest Trends! (By: Elsie Gilbert)</title>
<description>Wedding dresses are such an opportunity for any bride to show their unique sense of style and to really make a fashion statement. Gone are the days of the plain meringue style wedding dresses with a little cute wellplaced bow; now we are daring to be different!In fact, one of the latest trends is to [...]</description>
<link>http://www.wedding-ideas.org/archives/2006/07/01/wedding-dresses-%e2%80%93-the-latest-trends-by-elsie-gilbert/</link>
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<title>Guide to the Greek Orthodox Wedding Ceremony (By: Emmanuel Mendonca)</title>
<description>The wedding service in the Greek Orthodox faith is an ancient and beautiful ceremony, which has been celebrated in its current form for centuries. The wedding ceremony is full of symbolism and is a great experience if you have never attended one before, because it is likely to be quite different from other weddings you [...]</description>
<link>http://www.wedding-ideas.org/archives/2006/06/28/guide-to-the-greek-orthodox-wedding-ceremony-by-emmanuel-mendonca/</link>
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<title>How To Choose The Right Music For Your Wedding (By: Hana Lee)</title>
<description>The great American wedding has come a long way over the years. In a society that is made up of people from so many different cultures, lifestyles, religions, and backgrounds, it is no surprise that the traditions in the wedding ceremony are as vastly different as well. Wedding music is no exception. From the ceremony [...]</description>
<link>http://www.wedding-ideas.org/archives/2006/06/25/how-to-choose-the-right-music-for-your-wedding-by-hana-lee/</link>
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<title>7 Habits of Highly Successful Business Owners</title>
<description>1. Highly successful small business owners are great role models. They practice what they preach. They lead from the front.</description>
<link>http://www.nbm.com.au/enewsview/7-habits-of-highly-successful-business-owners-30</link>
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<title>Why The World Loved The Steve Irwin Personal Brand</title>
<description>'Crikey', the khaki shirt and the boundless enthusiasm. Steve Irwin created the most wellknown international personal brand of any Australian. Why? Because he has been the most successful Australian ever to create and manage a unique, memorable and authentic public persona. </description>
<link>http://www.nbm.com.au/enewsview/why-the-world-loved-the-steve-irwin-personal-brand-31</link>
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<title>How can I stop people from taking my assets?</title>
<description>The best way to protect yourself, your assets and your business is with a Discretionary Trust. The law of Discretionary Trusts goes back 400 years to the ancient times of the old English Knights and the Crusades when the Knights would leave all they owned (including, oddly enough,  the keys to their wifes chastity belt) in trust. </description>
<link>http://www.nbm.com.au/enewsview/how-can-i-stop-people-from-taking-my-assets-32</link>
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<title>10 tips to simplify Accounts and Bookkeeping</title>
<description>1. Notice the time you spend now and always improve on the time spent to deal with your accounts.  If you are spending more than 510% working on your books than that is too long.  </description>
<link>http://www.nbm.com.au/enewsview/10-tips-to-simplify-accounts-and-bookkeeping-33</link>
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<title>Cash into your business...</title>
<description>Are you frustrated at the end of the month when you have achieved your sales target, but there is hardly any cash in the account, now you have to chase clients for payment?</description>
<link>http://www.nbm.com.au/enewsview/cash-into-your-business-34</link>
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<title>How The Heck Do We Build Our Database?</title>
<description>When businesses are looking to attract new customers they often overlook their most valuable resource, their customers. The best marketing source for most business is word of mouth, however it is normally reactive. By nourishing your customers, adding value and regularly staying in contact, you can proactive encourage more repeat business and ultimately more referrals.</description>
<link>http://www.nbm.com.au/enewsview/how-the-heck-do-we-build-our-database-35</link>
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<title>First impressions are the most powerful and important of all first time encounters.</title>
<description>In today's fast paced business world, impressions regarding competence, intelligence and reliability are formed within seconds and are usually based on appearance. Knowing how to manage your personal and business presentation so that you are quickly seen as effective and confident is as critical as any business skill.</description>
<link>http://www.nbm.com.au/enewsview/first-impressions-are-the-most-powerful-and-important-of-all-first-time-encounters-36</link>
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<title>NBM Launches PonP</title>
<description>Presence on Palmerin was founded in March 2007 in the town of Warwick, renowned for it's heritage buildings, two hours South West of Brisbane on the Cunningham Highway.</description>
<link>http://www.nbm.com.au/newsview/nbm-launches-ponp-97</link>
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<title>ANCA Website Launched</title>
<description>ANCA is a nonprofit organisation set up to encourage and promote choral music in Australia. ANCA offers professional workshops for Conductors, Choir trainers, Choristers, and teachers in all areas of Choral training.</description>
<link>http://www.nbm.com.au/newsview/anca-website-launched-96</link>
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<title>New Rugs a Million Website Launched</title>
<description>Privately owned and operated Rugs a million is the fastest growing nonfranchise retailer of the past decade and continues to grow in terms of turnover and customer loyalty.</description>
<link>http://www.nbm.com.au/newsview/new-rugs-a-million-website-launched-95</link>
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<title>Prograss Website Launched</title>
<description>Prograss' comprehensive range of synthetic grass solutions are manufactured to suit a variety of residential, commercial and sporting applications and with more than 25 years experience in design and installation, Prograss' expertise and service are second to none.</description>
<link>http://www.nbm.com.au/newsview/prograss-website-launched-94</link>
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<title>NBM Launches 2Gen Website</title>
<description>2Gen Pty Ltd is an I.T Management company that provides business continuity services to select small and medium businesses. Their goal is to provide networks that never fail.</description>
<link>http://www.nbm.com.au/newsview/nbm-launches-2gen-website-93</link>
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