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		<title>Comment on New Zealand wins top award at the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2008 by Yosemite-National-Park &#187; Hotel PURE promotes nature-loving in Costa Rica : TerraCurve.com ...</title>
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		<dc:creator>Yosemite-National-Park &#187; Hotel PURE promotes nature-loving in Costa Rica : TerraCurve.com ...</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] New Zealand wins top award at the Virgin Holidays Responsible &#8230;At a ceremony hosted at World Travel Market (WTM), Docklands, London, the Awards were handed out by Justin Francis, managing director of responsibletravel.com, organizers and founders of the Awards, and Amanda Wills, managing director &#8230; [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] New Zealand wins top award at the Virgin Holidays Responsible &#8230;At a ceremony hosted at World Travel Market (WTM), Docklands, London, the Awards were handed out by Justin Francis, managing director of responsibletravel.com, organizers and founders of the Awards, and Amanda Wills, managing director &#8230; [...]</p>
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		<title>Comment on Hotel PURE promotes nature-loving in Costa Rica by Yosemite-National-Park &#187; Hotel PURE promotes nature-loving in Costa Rica : TerraCurve.com ...</title>
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		<dc:creator>Yosemite-National-Park &#187; Hotel PURE promotes nature-loving in Costa Rica : TerraCurve.com ...</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Hotel PURE promotes nature-loving in Costa Rica : TerraCurve.com &#8230;Hotel PURE (http://www.hotelpure.com ) is a subsidiary of Oriens Travel &#38; Hotel Management Corp., which’s business model is to re-organize a fragmented mid/lower end hotel accommodation sector in the developing countries such as China, &#8230; [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] Hotel PURE promotes nature-loving in Costa Rica : TerraCurve.com &#8230;Hotel PURE (http://www.hotelpure.com ) is a subsidiary of Oriens Travel &#38; Hotel Management Corp., which’s business model is to re-organize a fragmented mid/lower end hotel accommodation sector in the developing countries such as China, &#8230; [...]</p>
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		<title>Comment on Eco Friendly Getaways: NY Times Interviews Travel Ecopreneur by prashant gaur</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/08/05/eco-friendly-getaways-ny-times-interviews-travel-ecopreneur/#comment-1295</link>
		<dc:creator>prashant gaur</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dear Blog owner,



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Regards,

prashant gaur
prashant@pratyaksh.com</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Blog owner,</p>
<p>We would like to introduce ourselves as one of the leading Vacation Rental Management companies in Kissimmee, Florida. We are interested in undertaking a link exchange with your esteemed website and would like to know what are the possibilities involved for the same.<br />
view our site<br />
<a href="http://www.advantagevacationhomes.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.advantagevacationhomes.com/</a></p>
<p>Add your link here: <a href="http://www.advantagevacationhomes.com/links/_add_link.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.advantagevacationhomes.com/links/_add_link.asp</a></p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>prashant gaur<br />
<a href="mailto:prashant@pratyaksh.com">prashant@pratyaksh.com</a></p>
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		<title>Comment on Green hotel certification program cancelled by michigan school system green energy &#124; Digg hot tags</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/11/19/green-hotel-certification-program-cancelled/#comment-1294</link>
		<dc:creator>michigan school system green energy &#124; Digg hot tags</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Vote  Green hotel certification program cancelled : TerraCurve.com &#8230; [...]</description>
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		<title>Comment on Kingfisher Bay Resort wins Global Responsible Tourism Award by Benglued</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/11/19/kingfisher-bay-resort-wins-global-responsible-tourism-award/#comment-1291</link>
		<dc:creator>Benglued</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:21:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Congrats Kingfisher</description>
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		<title>Comment on Green Dubai World Forum sheds light on eco-responsibility by byncenery</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/10/27/green-dubai-world-forum-sheds-light-on-eco-responsibility/#comment-1290</link>
		<dc:creator>byncenery</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:09:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have heard so many people talking about this that I am sure it comes as no surprise to say that the best way to find jobs in a recession is to investigate jobs on employer websites:

-employers do not use recruiters in recessions because they cost money
-job boards are flooded with applicants

People just do not look for jobs on employer websites.  There are thousands of employer websites in most cities and many of the job sit on there for months without applications.

This is where most of the jobs are and I found this far more effective than other means.

I started using a research &lt;a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow"&gt; jobs site &lt;/a&gt; called &lt;a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;Hound&lt;/a&gt; that I do not think anyone knows about because it is run by a small company that does not advertise.  

All  &lt;a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow"&gt; Hound.com &lt;/a&gt; does is show you &lt;a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow"&gt; unadvertised job openings that are not publicly advertised&lt;/a&gt; and are located on employer websites. 

Very few people realize that most employers post their job on their own sites and not on job boards like Monster, CareerBuilder, etc. because these sites charge employers up to $500 to post a single job.  In my experience (I am getting more interviews that I ever have), your chances of getting interviews and hired are much better when you are applying to jobs that are not advertised that no one knows about.  

I have gotten a ton of interviews through the &lt;a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;Hound site&lt;/a&gt;.  If you are looking for a job I would highly recommend using &lt;a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;Hound&lt;/a&gt; .  What most people do not realize is that most jobs are found on employer websites and not job boards.  &lt;a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;Hound&lt;/a&gt; puts all of the jobs it finds from employer websiste (every Fortune 500, Inc. 500 and other company it can locate) on its site.  

When you start seeing sites advertise themselves a lot that should be a warning sign of sorts because that means that lots of people will start going and applying to the jobs.  I really trust  &lt;a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;Hound&lt;/a&gt; because it does not advertise.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have heard so many people talking about this that I am sure it comes as no surprise to say that the best way to find jobs in a recession is to investigate jobs on employer websites:</p>
<p>-employers do not use recruiters in recessions because they cost money<br />
-job boards are flooded with applicants</p>
<p>People just do not look for jobs on employer websites.  There are thousands of employer websites in most cities and many of the job sit on there for months without applications.</p>
<p>This is where most of the jobs are and I found this far more effective than other means.</p>
<p>I started using a research <a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow"> jobs site </a> called <a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow">Hound</a> that I do not think anyone knows about because it is run by a small company that does not advertise.  </p>
<p>All  <a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow"> Hound.com </a> does is show you <a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow"> unadvertised job openings that are not publicly advertised</a> and are located on employer websites. </p>
<p>Very few people realize that most employers post their job on their own sites and not on job boards like Monster, CareerBuilder, etc. because these sites charge employers up to $500 to post a single job.  In my experience (I am getting more interviews that I ever have), your chances of getting interviews and hired are much better when you are applying to jobs that are not advertised that no one knows about.  </p>
<p>I have gotten a ton of interviews through the <a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow">Hound site</a>.  If you are looking for a job I would highly recommend using <a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow">Hound</a> .  What most people do not realize is that most jobs are found on employer websites and not job boards.  <a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow">Hound</a> puts all of the jobs it finds from employer websiste (every Fortune 500, Inc. 500 and other company it can locate) on its site.  </p>
<p>When you start seeing sites advertise themselves a lot that should be a warning sign of sorts because that means that lots of people will start going and applying to the jobs.  I really trust  <a href="http://www.hound.com" rel="nofollow">Hound</a> because it does not advertise.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Hotel PURE promotes nature-loving in Costa Rica by Yosemite-National-Park &#187; Yosemite Falls</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/11/13/hotel-pure-promotes-nature-loving-in-costa-rica/#comment-1289</link>
		<dc:creator>Yosemite-National-Park &#187; Yosemite Falls</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:59:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Hotel PURE promotes nature-loving in Costa Rica : TerraCurve.com &#8230;Hotel PURE (http://www.hotelpure.com ) is a subsidiary of Oriens Travel &#38; Hotel Management Corp., which’s business model is to re-organize a fragmented mid/lower end hotel accommodation sector in the developing countries such as China, &#8230; [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] Hotel PURE promotes nature-loving in Costa Rica : TerraCurve.com &#8230;Hotel PURE (http://www.hotelpure.com ) is a subsidiary of Oriens Travel &#38; Hotel Management Corp., which’s business model is to re-organize a fragmented mid/lower end hotel accommodation sector in the developing countries such as China, &#8230; [...]</p>
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		<title>Comment on World&#8217;s first carbon-neutral airline, NatureAir, launches ecotourism blog by Terri</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/10/20/worlds-first-carbon-neutral-airline-natureair-launches-ecotourism-blog/#comment-1261</link>
		<dc:creator>Terri</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Nature Air have a great blog and a very positive outlook on eco-tourism. I just wrote about the Nature Air experience on my blog. Check it out on: 
http://www.caribbeanlandandproperty.com/living_lifestyles_blog/index.php?/archives/132-Nature-Air-Costa-Ricas-Carbon-Neutral-Airline.html

onelove

Terri</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nature Air have a great blog and a very positive outlook on eco-tourism. I just wrote about the Nature Air experience on my blog. Check it out on:<br />
<a href="http://www.caribbeanlandandproperty.com/living_lifestyles_blog/index.php?/archives/132-Nature-Air-Costa-Ricas-Carbon-Neutral-Airline.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.caribbeanlandandproperty.com/living_lifestyles_blog/index.php?/archives/132-Nature-Air-Costa-Ricas-Carbon-Neutral-Airline.html</a></p>
<p>onelove</p>
<p>Terri</p>
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		<title>Comment on Carlson Hotels launches Sustainability Program by Vacation Resort Owner</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/11/11/carlson-hotels-launches-sustainability-program/#comment-1221</link>
		<dc:creator>Vacation Resort Owner</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:06:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think more resorts are going to implement a similar program sooner rather than later. Most customers will demand that they do simply out of principle.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think more resorts are going to implement a similar program sooner rather than later. Most customers will demand that they do simply out of principle.</p>
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		<title>Comment on NaturCert announces its global free service for hotels by Sabry</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/07/31/naturcert-announces-its-global-free-service-for-hotels/#comment-1210</link>
		<dc:creator>Sabry</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:52:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dear Sir /Madam,
 
I would kindly like to take this brief opportunity to introduce Zanzibar Responsible Safaris to you.
Zanzibar Responsible Safaris Limited is a Registered Touring Company that operates from the famous Zanzibar Stone info town in Tanzania. Our main objective is to offer the best and service to our customers.  
  
We emphasize on responsible tourism and encourage homestays in order to interact with the local communities, learn their culture, language and customs. Respect their religious beliefs, minimize environmental impact, protect the coral, support local initiatives.
We book :
Safaris to the Northern &#38; Southern Circuit/Game Reserves of Tanzania &#38; Kenya
Mountain Climbing 
Beach Holidays to Mafia, Pemba and Zanzibar Islands and the Kenyan Coast. 
Do Ground handling for major Tour Operators. 
Specialties of the Company include Car Rentals, organizations of Tours
Hikes &#38; other Tourist Services throughout
Student Groups
Study tours.
Budget Tours
Homestays
Family Adventure
Girlfriend Getaways
Men getaways
Group Tours
Adventure Holidays
Team Building Sessions
Wedding &#38; Honeymoone packages
Self Catering
For further information, visit our website  www.zanzibarresponsiblesafaris.com  or write to us.
Thanking you, I remain
  
  
Sabry Majara
Operation Manager
 
Zanzibar Responsible Safaris
P.O. Box 3552,
Zanzibar 
Tanzania
Tel: +255 715 711811,+255 777 414044 or + 255 713 414044
+43 650 2488 122
www.zanzibarresponsiblesafaris.com</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Sir /Madam,</p>
<p>I would kindly like to take this brief opportunity to introduce Zanzibar Responsible Safaris to you.<br />
Zanzibar Responsible Safaris Limited is a Registered Touring Company that operates from the famous Zanzibar Stone info town in Tanzania. Our main objective is to offer the best and service to our customers.  </p>
<p>We emphasize on responsible tourism and encourage homestays in order to interact with the local communities, learn their culture, language and customs. Respect their religious beliefs, minimize environmental impact, protect the coral, support local initiatives.<br />
We book :<br />
Safaris to the Northern &amp; Southern Circuit/Game Reserves of Tanzania &amp; Kenya<br />
Mountain Climbing<br />
Beach Holidays to Mafia, Pemba and Zanzibar Islands and the Kenyan Coast.<br />
Do Ground handling for major Tour Operators.<br />
Specialties of the Company include Car Rentals, organizations of Tours<br />
Hikes &amp; other Tourist Services throughout<br />
Student Groups<br />
Study tours.<br />
Budget Tours<br />
Homestays<br />
Family Adventure<br />
Girlfriend Getaways<br />
Men getaways<br />
Group Tours<br />
Adventure Holidays<br />
Team Building Sessions<br />
Wedding &amp; Honeymoone packages<br />
Self Catering<br />
For further information, visit our website  <a href="http://www.zanzibarresponsiblesafaris.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.zanzibarresponsiblesafaris.com</a>  or write to us.<br />
Thanking you, I remain</p>
<p>Sabry Majara<br />
Operation Manager</p>
<p>Zanzibar Responsible Safaris<br />
P.O. Box 3552,<br />
Zanzibar<br />
Tanzania<br />
Tel: +255 715 711811,+255 777 414044 or + 255 713 414044<br />
+43 650 2488 122<br />
<a href="http://www.zanzibarresponsiblesafaris.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.zanzibarresponsiblesafaris.com</a></p>
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		<title>Comment on Guidelines for Responsible Travel by Somchit Srimoon</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/05/28/guidelines-for-responsible-travel/#comment-1205</link>
		<dc:creator>Somchit Srimoon</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think that the ideas stated about the concept of responsible travel are wonderful. 

I personally however object to "western" or materialist communities, referring to communities with less material goods or a different culture as "developing communities" 

Is not the use of that term, a sign of you forcing your western-view on communities that may be more developed but less western than yours? Does it not refer to the idea that all cultures will develop into a mirror of your communities, which you consider as developed, in spite of the break down in family structure, increased family violence,puppy mills, drug problems and crime rates that are unbelievable.

Maybe we all should travel with the intent to see what other have to teach us and what we can learn. Rather than starting with the mind set we are "more developed" and probably smarter than where we are heading.

I do commend the author on going past green and trying to think of cultural awareness of the local people and ways of life but we all must try to think out of the box to learn from each other. Responsible Travel is being used by many as a way to sell the same old tours to a new bunch of travelers but it can and should be so much more.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think that the ideas stated about the concept of responsible travel are wonderful. </p>
<p>I personally however object to &#8220;western&#8221; or materialist communities, referring to communities with less material goods or a different culture as &#8220;developing communities&#8221; </p>
<p>Is not the use of that term, a sign of you forcing your western-view on communities that may be more developed but less western than yours? Does it not refer to the idea that all cultures will develop into a mirror of your communities, which you consider as developed, in spite of the break down in family structure, increased family violence,puppy mills, drug problems and crime rates that are unbelievable.</p>
<p>Maybe we all should travel with the intent to see what other have to teach us and what we can learn. Rather than starting with the mind set we are &#8220;more developed&#8221; and probably smarter than where we are heading.</p>
<p>I do commend the author on going past green and trying to think of cultural awareness of the local people and ways of life but we all must try to think out of the box to learn from each other. Responsible Travel is being used by many as a way to sell the same old tours to a new bunch of travelers but it can and should be so much more.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Onward, Obama: My thoughts on the outcome of Election &#8216;08 by Suzanne</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/11/05/onward-obama-my-thoughts-on-the-outcome-of-election-08/#comment-1202</link>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The next president of the United States has inspired millions of Americans to reflect upon themselves, their nation, and their relationship to the world. He has lifted us from a place of pessimism, cynicism, hopelessness, and helplessness, showing us that it is indeed possible once again for the forces of good to prevail. He makes us want to be a part of those forces–to be better citizens, to make sacrifices, to roll up our sleeves and do the work that needs to be done. The election of Barack Obama to the presidency showed something that so many Americans believed was a long abandoned concept: that grace, compassion, and wisdom can still prevail over fear, manipulation, and intimidation. It means different things to different people, but collectively, our next president has inspired us, as a nation, to strive, day in and day out, to be the better part of ourselves. If he believes in us, why should we not believe in ourselves?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The next president of the United States has inspired millions of Americans to reflect upon themselves, their nation, and their relationship to the world. He has lifted us from a place of pessimism, cynicism, hopelessness, and helplessness, showing us that it is indeed possible once again for the forces of good to prevail. He makes us want to be a part of those forces–to be better citizens, to make sacrifices, to roll up our sleeves and do the work that needs to be done. The election of Barack Obama to the presidency showed something that so many Americans believed was a long abandoned concept: that grace, compassion, and wisdom can still prevail over fear, manipulation, and intimidation. It means different things to different people, but collectively, our next president has inspired us, as a nation, to strive, day in and day out, to be the better part of ourselves. If he believes in us, why should we not believe in ourselves?</p>
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		<title>Comment on Does &#8220;green travel&#8221; really work for today&#8217;s travelers? by Ghermine</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/10/16/does-green-travel-really-work-for-todays-travelers/#comment-1062</link>
		<dc:creator>Ghermine</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:40:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I use the 80/20 rule for going green.  Do what I can 80% of the time and forget the expensive, complicated stuff.  Economists call it the Law of Diminishing Return.  Who wouldn't want to be green, it's human to want clean air, healthy buildings and nourishing food.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I use the 80/20 rule for going green.  Do what I can 80% of the time and forget the expensive, complicated stuff.  Economists call it the Law of Diminishing Return.  Who wouldn&#8217;t want to be green, it&#8217;s human to want clean air, healthy buildings and nourishing food.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Leading futurist Dr. Ian Yeoman delivers Keynote at PATA Tourism Strategy Forum by hemBotte</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/09/29/leading-futurist-dr-ian-yeoman-delivers-keynote-at-pata-tourism-strategy-forum/#comment-990</link>
		<dc:creator>hemBotte</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>We witnessed a very crazy day for the stock market yesterday. The DOW plunged 800 points only to come roaring back to close down 370 points. It was breathtaking for many of us because we were glued to our TV (and computer screen) as the stock market kept on going down but for some of us, it didn’t really matter because our focus was on other things. 
Yesterday, I was extremely busy at work. I was so busy that I didn’t have time to check on Yahoo Finance nor did I have time to talk to my coworkers about the stock market. When I finally sat down and looked at how the market was doing, I saw the headline (DOW plunged 800 points and closed at 370) on the homepage. My net worth probably plunged just like any other 350 point down days, but it didn’t matter as much to me. 
I wasn’t emotionally upset this time because I wasn’t “living” the roller coaster. As a result, it hurt my wallet but didn’t hurt my feelings. I felt much better and saved myself from much of the emotions of a down day just by focusing on other parts of my life. I wasn’t thinking about the stock market nor was I worrying about the Cisco (CSCO) shares that I owned. 
I was living my life and not being controlled by the stocks I own. I felt good. In this type of market, maybe you should try it too. 
How did you spend your day yesterday? Did you even know that the stock market plunged? Can you sleep at night these days? If you aren’t worried at all, reply and show some encouragement to those that couldn’t! 
 
You can now follow me on twitter! Alternatively, subscribe to my RSS feed or get blog posts through email if you enjoyed this post. You might even win a prize or two by doing so! 
 
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Laura Kauffmann 
"Seven Oceans Investments Club"</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We witnessed a very crazy day for the stock market yesterday. The DOW plunged 800 points only to come roaring back to close down 370 points. It was breathtaking for many of us because we were glued to our TV (and computer screen) as the stock market kept on going down but for some of us, it didn’t really matter because our focus was on other things.<br />
Yesterday, I was extremely busy at work. I was so busy that I didn’t have time to check on Yahoo Finance nor did I have time to talk to my coworkers about the stock market. When I finally sat down and looked at how the market was doing, I saw the headline (DOW plunged 800 points and closed at 370) on the homepage. My net worth probably plunged just like any other 350 point down days, but it didn’t matter as much to me.<br />
I wasn’t emotionally upset this time because I wasn’t “living” the roller coaster. As a result, it hurt my wallet but didn’t hurt my feelings. I felt much better and saved myself from much of the emotions of a down day just by focusing on other parts of my life. I wasn’t thinking about the stock market nor was I worrying about the Cisco (CSCO) shares that I owned.<br />
I was living my life and not being controlled by the stocks I own. I felt good. In this type of market, maybe you should try it too.<br />
How did you spend your day yesterday? Did you even know that the stock market plunged? Can you sleep at night these days? If you aren’t worried at all, reply and show some encouragement to those that couldn’t! </p>
<p>You can now follow me on twitter! Alternatively, subscribe to my RSS feed or get blog posts through email if you enjoyed this post. You might even win a prize or two by doing so! </p>
<p><a href="http://www.moneyning.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.moneyning.com</a> </p>
<p>Laura Kauffmann<br />
&#8220;Seven Oceans Investments Club&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Comment on Whole Travel launches &#8220;Blue Sky&#8221; search for Sustainable Travel by Richard</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/10/01/whole-travel-launches-blue-sky-search-for-sustainable-travel/#comment-964</link>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Whole Travel looks like a site you might want to use to get some ideas for your next vacation. "Blue Sky" it with themes like biking, or hiking, or whale watching. You might find some hidden eco-gems for your next vacation.

But if you're like a most people, vacation travel is a small portion of your travel. Finding a "Green" hotel for business or personal travel is equally important.

http://www.iStayGreen.org is a site that has thousands of lodging properties that have been Green Eco-Leaf Rated. It's also a social networking site with aspects that are similar to Facebook - TripAdvisor - and Expedia but all wrapped up into one website for the eco-friendly traveler. Members can write reviews on the properties they stay at based on their "Green" initiatives, so basically the public is creating an accountability system that forces the property owners to be truthful in their claims and do something about becoming more environmentally friendly.

While you can't do "Blue Sky" searches at iStayGreen.org yet, it is easy to use for finding rated "Green" lodging plus you get eco-reviews and the social networking side too.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whole Travel looks like a site you might want to use to get some ideas for your next vacation. &#8220;Blue Sky&#8221; it with themes like biking, or hiking, or whale watching. You might find some hidden eco-gems for your next vacation.</p>
<p>But if you&#8217;re like a most people, vacation travel is a small portion of your travel. Finding a &#8220;Green&#8221; hotel for business or personal travel is equally important.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.iStayGreen.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.iStayGreen.org</a> is a site that has thousands of lodging properties that have been Green Eco-Leaf Rated. It&#8217;s also a social networking site with aspects that are similar to Facebook - TripAdvisor - and Expedia but all wrapped up into one website for the eco-friendly traveler. Members can write reviews on the properties they stay at based on their &#8220;Green&#8221; initiatives, so basically the public is creating an accountability system that forces the property owners to be truthful in their claims and do something about becoming more environmentally friendly.</p>
<p>While you can&#8217;t do &#8220;Blue Sky&#8221; searches at iStayGreen.org yet, it is easy to use for finding rated &#8220;Green&#8221; lodging plus you get eco-reviews and the social networking side too.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Wyndham launches new Sustainability Program with &#8216;WyndhamGreen&#8217; by Sustainability Traveler</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/10/04/wyndham-launches-new-sustainability-program-with-wyndhamgreen/#comment-963</link>
		<dc:creator>Sustainability Traveler</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is great news, and I hope more hotel and resort chains follow. With all the traveling I have to do for business, it is hard to be green often. But if the hotels help - not changing the towels every day, recycling, using eco-friendly products I will definitely stay with them over a hotel that does not. I want to do my part and this helps.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is great news, and I hope more hotel and resort chains follow. With all the traveling I have to do for business, it is hard to be green often. But if the hotels help - not changing the towels every day, recycling, using eco-friendly products I will definitely stay with them over a hotel that does not. I want to do my part and this helps.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Air travel industry tracks climate change online by The News Coverage Network &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Daily Green Travel News (25 September 2008)</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/09/23/air-travel-industry-tracks-climate-change-online/#comment-946</link>
		<dc:creator>The News Coverage Network &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Daily Green Travel News (25 September 2008)</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:34:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Way MarketWatch reports Wine Industry Intent on Truly Going Green. TerraCurve reports that the Air travel industry tracks climate change online. Brandweek writes that Car Buyers Motivated By &#8216;Green&#8217;. Daily Green says Want clean [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] Way MarketWatch reports Wine Industry Intent on Truly Going Green. TerraCurve reports that the Air travel industry tracks climate change online. Brandweek writes that Car Buyers Motivated By &#8216;Green&#8217;. Daily Green says Want clean [...]</p>
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		<title>Comment on Air travel industry tracks climate change online by Daily Green Travel News (25 September 2008)</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/09/23/air-travel-industry-tracks-climate-change-online/#comment-945</link>
		<dc:creator>Daily Green Travel News (25 September 2008)</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] TerraCurve reports that the Air travel industry tracks climate change online. [...]</description>
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		<title>Comment on &#8216;Coming Clean&#8217; - new book explores how to break America&#8217;s fossil fuel addiction by Alisa</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/09/15/coming-clean-new-book-explores-how-to-break-americas-fossil-fuel-addiction/#comment-930</link>
		<dc:creator>Alisa</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Bill McKibben's new book has been generating buzz in the environmental community.  “American Earth: Environmental Writing Since Thoreau” was released on Earth Day 2008 and was edited by renowned author and movement organizer Bill McKibben and with a forward by Al Gore. 

The first attempt to bring together in one place all the essential writings for the American environmental movement, American Earth is being called the “environmentalist’s bible.” It has started to gain mainstream accolades from the likes of U.S. News &#38; World Report and The Boston Globe, which called it “the best resource between two covers” for anyone seeking to understand the “historical and intellectual roots of today's environmental movement.”

The book has already been adopted into university curricula around the country, and environmental action groups like Earthjustice and the National Resources Defense Council have pegged this anthology of environmental literature a must-read.

At a time when being “green” is all the rage, this book is a great resource for anyone wanting a better foundation upon which to understand global climate change and other important environmental issues that have finally caught the attention of policymakers and leaders worldwide.

Check out the book’s website at www.americanearth.org for more information.  It’s worth a look!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bill McKibben&#8217;s new book has been generating buzz in the environmental community.  “American Earth: Environmental Writing Since Thoreau” was released on Earth Day 2008 and was edited by renowned author and movement organizer Bill McKibben and with a forward by Al Gore. </p>
<p>The first attempt to bring together in one place all the essential writings for the American environmental movement, American Earth is being called the “environmentalist’s bible.” It has started to gain mainstream accolades from the likes of U.S. News &amp; World Report and The Boston Globe, which called it “the best resource between two covers” for anyone seeking to understand the “historical and intellectual roots of today&#8217;s environmental movement.”</p>
<p>The book has already been adopted into university curricula around the country, and environmental action groups like Earthjustice and the National Resources Defense Council have pegged this anthology of environmental literature a must-read.</p>
<p>At a time when being “green” is all the rage, this book is a great resource for anyone wanting a better foundation upon which to understand global climate change and other important environmental issues that have finally caught the attention of policymakers and leaders worldwide.</p>
<p>Check out the book’s website at <a href="http://www.americanearth.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.americanearth.org</a> for more information.  It’s worth a look!</p>
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		<title>Comment on UNWTO launches new carbon-neutral travel site in time for World Tourism Day 2008 by Terri</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/09/12/unwto-launches-new-carbon-neutral-travel-site-in-time-for-world-tourism-day-2008/#comment-914</link>
		<dc:creator>Terri</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thanks for this information which I found posted on Green Travel. I just made mention of the new website on my blog about Carbon offsetting and conscious travel.

http://www.caribbeanlandandproperty.com/living_lifestyles_blog/index.php?/archives/120-Carbon-Offsetting-for-Tropical-Travel.html#extended

This is a great blog, I'll be checking in often! Onelove</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for this information which I found posted on Green Travel. I just made mention of the new website on my blog about Carbon offsetting and conscious travel.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.caribbeanlandandproperty.com/living_lifestyles_blog/index.php?/archives/120-Carbon-Offsetting-for-Tropical-Travel.html#extended" rel="nofollow">http://www.caribbeanlandandproperty.com/living_lifestyles_blog/index.php?/archives/120-Carbon-Offsetting-for-Tropical-Travel.html#extended</a></p>
<p>This is a great blog, I&#8217;ll be checking in often! Onelove</p>
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		<title>Comment on Clear and Travelocity Business help speed business travelers through airport security by Clear and Travelocity Business help speed business travelers &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/09/02/clear-and-travelocity-business-help-speed-business-travelers-through-airport-security/#comment-804</link>
		<dc:creator>Clear and Travelocity Business help speed business travelers &#8230;</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Original post by TerraCurve [...]</description>
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		<title>Comment on Clear and Travelocity Business help speed business travelers through airport security by Clear and Travelocity Business help speed business travelers &#8230; &#124; autocarsinsurance</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/09/02/clear-and-travelocity-business-help-speed-business-travelers-through-airport-security/#comment-803</link>
		<dc:creator>Clear and Travelocity Business help speed business travelers &#8230; &#124; autocarsinsurance</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:23:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Original post by TerraCurve [...]</description>
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		<title>Comment on Dubai-based hotel chain looks toward green-luxury in Australia by Travel news - Daily Green Travel News (26 August 2008)</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/08/23/dubai-based-hotel-chain-looks-toward-green-luxury-in-australia/#comment-749</link>
		<dc:creator>Travel news - Daily Green Travel News (26 August 2008)</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:43:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] the Green Way Terracurve reports Dubai-based hotel chain looks toward green-luxury in Australia. Green Lodging News reports Vail Resorts Named ‘World Saver’ by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] the Green Way Terracurve reports Dubai-based hotel chain looks toward green-luxury in Australia. Green Lodging News reports Vail Resorts Named ‘World Saver’ by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. [...]</p>
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		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/08/23/dubai-based-hotel-chain-looks-toward-green-luxury-in-australia/#comment-748</link>
		<dc:creator>Daily Green Travel News (26 August 2008)</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:11:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Terracurve reports Dubai-based hotel chain looks toward green-luxury in Australia. [...]</description>
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		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2008/07/28/georgias-blue-ridge-mountains-attracts-tourists-in-search-of-staycation-alternatives/#comment-651</link>
		<dc:creator>Kelly</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:54:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is a great article! At Carolina Mornings (Asheville cabin and vacation rentals) we offer the same sorts of vacation opportunities, since we are also in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our Mountain Discovery Pass provides every reservation with a free ticket each day of the stay to local whitewater rafting, historic trolley tours, Lake Lure boat tours, and golfing. Plus, all our properties are with an hour of Asheville where tons of opportunities for fun exist. We also have rentals with hiking right on the property, or tucked away retreats for those who want a secluded mountain getaway. www.carolinamornings.com - for those who want to know more :)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a great article! At Carolina Mornings (Asheville cabin and vacation rentals) we offer the same sorts of vacation opportunities, since we are also in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our Mountain Discovery Pass provides every reservation with a free ticket each day of the stay to local whitewater rafting, historic trolley tours, Lake Lure boat tours, and golfing. Plus, all our properties are with an hour of Asheville where tons of opportunities for fun exist. We also have rentals with hiking right on the property, or tucked away retreats for those who want a secluded mountain getaway. <a href="http://www.carolinamornings.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.carolinamornings.com</a> - for those who want to know more <img src='http://www.terracurve.com/main/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /></p>
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