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WEBSITE COPY

Links to websites written by Melanie Votaw:

Global Access

Go4Client

Elmobile

Imemo (although the client made a couple of small changes that include typos on this site)

Rosen Law Firm

JurisDesign

AccidentOnline

Prolife IT

Sweet Degrees

Marian Salzman

Claudia Miles

Steven Callens
Creator of Bavera Brownies

PLASTIC SURGEON WEBSITE COPY SAMPLE:

THERMAGE
For a tighter, younger-looking face!

AS SEEN ON OPRAH!  

Do you have sagging skin around your eyes or cheeks? Would you like a subtle change to look younger but dislike the idea of surgery?

Then, Thermage may be ideal for you! With a device called the ThermaCool, the doctor can now tighten the skin of your face without surgery and without injuring your skin. You can go home the same day, and no one will ever know! The procedure is so simple that it was demonstrated on Oprah.

What is Thermage?

Thermage is an FDA-approved breakthrough procedure developed by researchers in California – the first and only treatment for tightening loose skin without surgery.  

Younger skin contains more collagen than older skin, so the ThermaCool device promotes the growth of new collagen, which reduces wrinkles and tightens your skin. The device cools and protects the top layer of your skin while using radiofrequency to heat the under layers of your skin.  

You may see results right away, but your body will continue to produce new collagen for several months after your treatment. With gradual and subtle results, no one will ever know you had a cosmetic procedure!  

Thermage is also sometimes called ThermaLift, Thermal Lifting, Therma Plasty, or Thermoplastic Contouring.  

What Can Thermage Do For Me?
* Thermage can lift the eyebrows by treating the skin of your forehead, helping your eyes to look brighter and more open.  

* Thermage can tighten flaccid skin around your cheeks, reducing wrinkles, folds, and sagging.  

* You can go home the same day and back to work immediately without any traces of a cosmetic procedure.  

* Most patients require only one treatment, and the procedure itself takes as little as five to twenty minutes.  

* Depending upon the speed of each individual’s aging process, results can last from six months to several years.  

* Thermage is the perfect "pick-me-up" for someone who would rather not have surgery.

AUTORESPONDER:

Dear….

Welcome to the online store of Neera Detox!

As a registered member, you can now enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits:

Each month you'll receive exclusive email offers available only to members, including great discounts, free giveaways, and free shipping offers.

For your convenience, your birthday discount code (valid for 30 days) will be sent to you on your birthday via email. To redeem your discount, simply enter your discount code in the promotional code box of the billing page upon checkout. Your total will be recalculated to include your discount! That's all there is to it!

For help with any of our online services, please do not hesitate to email us at: customercare@neera-detox-diet.com

Note: This email address was given to us by one of our customers. If you did not sign up to be a member of the Neera Detox online store, please send an email to: customercare@neera-detox-diet.com, and we will remove you from our list.

FOR GLOBAL AXCESS:

Are you paying too much for your telephone service?

Global Axcess is a leader and trendsetter in the next-generation telecommunications industry. We provide cost-effective, real world voice-over IP solutions that save you money.

From IP PBX systems to toll bypass solutions, we have the expertise and experience to slash your telecommunications costs by 50% or more!

We take great pride in the quality of service we provide to all of our customers. Our aim is to make your life easier by offering you the latest IP technology for your business.

Our management and staff go to any lengths necessary to provide the exceptional service that our customers deserve and expect in today's highly competitive market. Each employee is authorized to do whatever is required to fulfill our obligations to you and ensure that you are more than satisfied with our service.

FOR PROLIFE IT:

OUR TEAM

ProLifeIT Solutions was formed five years ago in London by two technical consultants and a business management consultant. Our expertise in these fields, coupled with our vast experience from working with Fortune 500 companies, gave us the opportunity to provide a range of services beyond that of many IT companies. 

Since then, ProLifeIT Solutions has continued to grow as a result of skilled marketing strategies, as well as word of mouth from our many satisfied clients. We understand the importance of these recommendations, and we take pride in working to exceed expectations.

We are proud of our team of highly trained professionals and the numerous successful projects they have completed over the years. They are capable of providing an exceptional range of IT services, and we ensure that they are continually updating their skills to keep pace with the ever-changing market requirements.

OUR MISSION

At ProLifeIT Solutions, our mission is to save our clients time and money by taking over IT responsibilities. Our consultants ease the burden for our clients by maintaining systems and automatically solving problems. Through our commitment to stringent high standards, we have been able to provide unrivaled service that is customised to each client's specific business needs.

Our clients include small-medium sized enterprises based in the UK . Because we are a relatively small company ourselves, we understand very well the pressures that exist for this size of business. We believe this understanding allows us to provide unparalleled solutions.

We have established quality objectives that are regularly reviewed by management, and these objectives reflect our commitment to excellence. Above all, our mission is to provide a superior level of service to every client.

SEO ARTICLE:

Public Speaking Tips

Avoiding the pitfalls of public speaking is easy when you follow these helpful tips. Learn from the experience of professional speakers, and start way ahead of the game.

Many people would rather jump out of an airplane or tackle Mount Everest than stand up in front of a group of people and give a speech! Yikes! But nervousness is natural. Even a very experienced professional speaker will get butterflies before an engagement.

A lot of what you feel in this situation is simply the adrenaline of excitement. Still, the last thing you want is to be visibly trembling in front of your audience.

There are very specific ways to calm yourself down and keep your nerves in check. Deep breathing and relaxation exercises are wonderful. But there is absolutely nothing that will calm your nerves faster than being prepared!

You need to know your material so well that you can speak about it off the top of your head sideways and upside down. In fact, it's great if you know the material well enough to recite it, as long as you don't actually recite it. Just know it well enough that it's completely ingrained in your mind. You'll feel so confident that you'll sound absolutely natural. You'll be able handle anything unexpected that comes your way, and you'll be able to answer any questions and speak to you audience as if they're old friends.

Practice In Front of Others

Preparation isn't limited to your knowledge of your subject, however. You need to feel just as confident about the way you present yourself. This means practice, practice, and more practice – and not just in the shower or in front of the mirror.

Practicing in front of a mirror can be helpful to start, but it gives you no idea how you'll feel when someone else is in the room. Start out by practicing for your spouse or a friend. Then, get a group of people together, and make a video of your performance. Ask your friends to bring their friends, and give your speech a try with some strangers present.

Ask your guests to tell you what they think of your abilities, and ask them to be honest. Most importantly, ask them to tell you how they felt while you were speaking. Did they stay interested? If not, when did their minds wander? Did you inspire them? If it's more comfortable for everyone, you can ask your guests to write down their thoughts anonymously.

Watch the videotape, and make whatever adjustments you need in order to improve your performance. Better yet, hire a professional coach to give you public speaking training. You don't have to be perfect, but a true professional speaker never stops making improvements.

Follow These Public Speaking Tips

In the meantime, here are some very helpful public speaking tips that every good public speaker knows!

1. Check out the room ahead of time to make sure you know where everything is located, how the microphone works, and how loud you will need to speak to be heard in the back of the room.

2. Keep a timer of some kind available so that you will know when your time is up. Whatever you do, don't look at your watch. Your audience will think you'd rather be somewhere else!

3. If you make an error, don't make a big deal of it. Just keep going. Your audience will feel relieved to know you're just as human as they are.

4. A great way to alleviate nerves is to make eye contact with specific people in the audience. If one person gives you a blank stare, move on to someone more receptive.

5. Wear appropriate clothes that show your personality, and most importantly, that feel comfortable! Nothing is worse than discomfort due to tight or scratchy clothes. And if your shoes will show beneath a podium, wear nice ones! For women, it may be best to wear a pantsuit. Bare legs can be a distraction.

Public speaking can be very rewarding. If you want to do it, all you need to do is learn the ropes and believe in yourself!

Keywords: public speaking, public speaker, professional speaker, good public speaker, public speaking tip, public speaking training

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BROCHURES

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NON-PROFIT BROCHURE SAMPLE:

Founded in 1975, the Coalition for Reed River established itself as a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of the Reed River region in West Virginia. At that time, Hefton Corporation was proposing to purchase the lands surrounding the River for the development of a shopping mall and hotel complex.

Environmental studies clearly showed that such development would destroy many old growth trees in the forest surrounding Reed River, as well as effectively eliminate the otter population. Other animals, particularly birds, would be forced to find other habitats, of which there remain few in the eastern United States. 

Additionally, there was a threat of flooding and contamination of the water supply, as the construction plan provided for redirection of Reed River's natural flow.

In 1977, with funding entirely from local corporate and individual donors, the Coalition obtained protected status for the Reed River region from the United States government.

Because of the work of the Coalition, Reed River stands now, in the year 2002, just as it did when the Indians lived along its banks hundreds of years ago. Without the Coalition and the financial and volunteer support of the community, this would not be the case.

The River remains intact, but there is no time to become complacent. CRR's continuing work includes:

* Studies to determine the health of Reed River and its environs.

* Studies to monitor the populations of the area's wildlife.

* Lobbying local and federal government to continue to maintain Reed River's status as a protected area.

* Educating the public about how to care for Reed River, such as the prevention of littering, illegal hunting, and forest fires.

* Educating children about the beauty of the region by taking wildlife into the schools.

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SALES LETTERS

FOR SINCLAIR INTIMACY INSTITUTE:

66% OF WOMEN SAY IN A RECENT SURVEY SAY
THEY’D PREFER AN AMAZING MASSAGE TO SEX!

WHY NOT COMBINE THE TWO

AND TURN ORDINARY LOVEMAKING

INTO A SENSUAL BANQUET?!

LET OUR FREE DVD SHOW YOU HOW!

Dear _______,

Imagine your lover's fingertips gliding tenderly over your soft skin. Tingles surge through you as his unhurried hands explore every inch of your body…

You can make this fantasy a reality – whether you're starting a new relationship or have been deeply in love with the same man for decades. With simple techniques, you can build to a plateau of pleasure … stay there for what seems like a heavenly eternity … and then enjoy the most exquisite release you've ever experienced!

LEARN HOW – FOR FREE!

Just say "YES" and we'll be pleased to send you one of our most popular adult sex education DVDs – "________________________" [TITLES REMOVED TO PROTECT CLIENT] – ABSOLUTELY FREE! It's a $24.95 value full-length DVD, and yes, it's yours absolutely FREE! You only pay postage and handling.

LUXURIATE IN PLEASURE!

Once he learns the techniques, he will know how to please you beyond your wildest dreams! You will bask in his caresses, and he will relish every delicious moment!

For a man, erotic massage can open up a whole new world as he discovers his entire body is an erogenous zone. As you knead and massage his strong muscles, he will surrender to the bliss of your touch. After all, the skin is the body's largest sex organ!

Learn how to communicate your love through your hands and let your partner know without words how you long to be touched. Create a more passionate and intimate connection that will engender a deeper level of trust between you. YOU'LL FEEL CLOSER THAN EVER! WE GUARANTEE IT!

So turn down the lights, turn on your TV and WATCH AND LEARN TOGETHER. The erotically charged DVD will hold his attention as attractive REAL LIFE COUPLES who genuinely love one another show you in detail the art of skilled touch.

AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Discover the wonder of prolonged and full body orgasm for both men and women with the DVD's BONUS SHORT VIDEO, __________________.

To make this FREE DVD offer even more irresistible, we're also giving you a FREE MUSIC CD! Enjoy the GIFT of our exclusive "__________________" CD. It not only soothes the senses, but helps set the mood for the perfect erotic massage. It's a $12.95 value, also YOURS FREE!

So why are we sending you a FREE DVD AND CD with no strings attached, no cost involved and absolutely no risk or obligation?

It's simple! _______________ is committed to helping couples improve the quality of their sexual relationships. Once you sample our enlightening sex education products … once you see how they will open new doors of intimacy and excitement for you and your partner … we know you'll want to come back for more. Don't wait to start your erotic adventure - respond now for your FREE products!

Sincerely,  

___________________

P.S. Know with confidence that our products are always shipped discreetly in plain packaging. For fastest delivery, call our toll-free number 1-800-000-0000 now to phone in your order!

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Don't wait – fill in the other side of this FREE DVD & CD order form and mail today in the enclosed envelope. Supplies of this full-length DVD and the accompanying music CD are limited, so act now to avoid disappointment!

BASEBALL DVD LETTER:

HAVE YOU EVER HUNG A CURVEBALL?

HAS YOUR LAST CURVEBALL STILL NOT LANDED?

HAS ANYONE EVER SAID,

"PUT THAT BACK IN THE CLOSET WITH THE REST OF YOUR HANGERS?"

Okay, so, everyone has thrown a bad one. But did you know THE UNHITTABLE CURVEBALL is yours for the asking?

That's right! The Unhittable Curveball program will teach you the tips and tricks for a better curveball in just 21 days or your money back! 

How do you get The Unhittable Curveball? First of all, it has nothing to do with whether you're throwing a slider or a sinker or a cutter. It's about where you throw it and when you throw it. But it's also about your personality. What?

YES! Do you know the biggest mistake pitchers make when throwing breaking balls? Their pitches don't fit their personal style! Wouldn't Roger Clemens look silly with a David Wells loopy curve ball? Wouldn't David Wells look stupid with a hard cutter or hard slider? Wouldn't Mario Allan Roberto look crazy with a loopy curve?

You must match your breaking ball with your pitching personality. The good news is this is one of the easiest things to fix. But you need to know what you're doing.

That's where The Unhittable Curveball program comes in. This power-packed program includes review clips of pros throwing different types of breaking balls. You will evaluate and understand which style is best for you.

Besides helping you match your pitch to your personality, The Unhittable Curveball will teach you:

HEALTH LETTER:

Would you like to live longer? 
Would you like to live BETTER?

The ___________________ was created to improve [NAMES OMITTED AT CLIENT'S REQUEST]

both the quantity of your life 
AND the quality of your life!  

Prevention is Key 
Even though preventative medicine is an up and coming field, medical school programs teach little about how to slow down the disease process called aging. But, times are changing, and there is a tremendous amount of medical research proving that the aging process can be significantly delayed!  

The _________________ was born out of the desire of ___________, plastic surgeon, to treat not just the end result of aging, but to prevent it from progressing in the first place.  

Your Own Individualized Program 
You have no doubt heard many promises of quick and easy fixes, but the _____________________’s goal is to help you make changes you can live with. This innovative program:

  
· Presents a holistic approach that targets every area of your life.  

· Begins conservatively and monitors your progress to determine how best to proceed for your body and lifestyle.  

· Stresses sensibility and moderation, as opposed to fast track solutions that never work and cause additional stress to your body.  

· Offers you a realistic dietary regimen that won’t require you to give up all of the pleasures in your life. 

 
· Provides you with cutting edge supplement recommendations based on the latest scientific research.  

· Creates new habits you can develop gradually. If everything is changed at once, it only sets you up to fail.  

· Shows you how to achieve balance in your life – a proven characteristic of those who live longer.  

· Develops an individualized life plan, based upon an examination of your body’s needs, your personal lifestyle, and your budget.  

No Quick Fix, Just Long-Term Results 
This program is not a pill or a surgical procedure. It is a new way to live that will enhance the quality of your life, improve your health as you get older, and allow you to live longer and better.  

You must be willing to make the necessary changes, so it will require effort on your part. However, the program is designed to assist you in making those changes over time in a realistic and sensible way.  

How You Can Get Started 

· If you live in Michigan , you may visit Dr. _____________ in his Midland office for a personal evaluation. Your examination will include laboratory tests, but the doctor will recommend as few as possible so as not to stress your body or your bank account!  

You may have read about growth hormone (GH), which has been falsely marketed as a panacea for slowing the aging process. Dr. ______ will not recommend it for you unless tests show that your natural hormone levels are inadequate. Even if growth hormone is advised, it will only be one aspect of a comprehensive program designed especially for you and your body’s needs.  
For more information about Dr. ______, click here.  

· If you do not live in Michigan , you can still benefit from the knowledge and expertise of the _____________________. Join the _________________ and receive a package containing a wealth of anti-aging information, including a personalized list of supplement recommendations and toll-free access to health professionals who can assist you in designing your individual health maintenance program. Visit the Program Options page for more information about the __________________ and how you can receive your membership package.  

· Click here to receive our special anti-aging report newsletter announcing the most up-to-date research breakthroughs and an interpretation of the findings.  

BE PROACTIVE 
AND STOP AGING IN ITS TRACKS!  

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PRESS RELEASES

Click here to read a sample press release for a plastic surgeon.

NEW WAYS TO DECORATE GLASS DOORS

COCOA , FL – July __, 2005 – Glass doors can be a beautiful part of your home, but sometimes they allow in too much light or give your neighbors more access to your life than you would like. Now, there are new ways to remedy these problems without going to the expense of buying new glass.

Wallpaper For Windows!™ has recently released many new designs that can solve privacy issues while turning any glass door into a showpiece. For a fraction of the cost of the real thing, you can achieve the look of etched, frosted, or stained glass in a matter of minutes. It's a surprisingly easy do-it-yourself project which simply involves applying adhesive-free vinyl film to the glass. With oval, rectangular, corner and border designs, you can customize the look to match your décor.

The designs give you more privacy but still allow some light to penetrate. With diffused light entering your home, however, your energy bills will be lower, and your furnishings will be less likely to fade. The many leaf, floral, geometric, and stained glass motifs will work on any glass door, including storm doors, sidelights, French doors, sliding doors, and shower doors.

The company's website, www.WallpaperForWindows.com offers more than a dozen ideas for decorating your glass doors, or you can use their ideas to spark your own creativity.

To install Wallpaper for Windows!™, first clean the glass and wet it with soapy water. Peel the backing from the vinyl film design that you have chosen, and apply it to the wet glass. Reposition as necessary, and smooth out the film with your hands. A squeegee is included to remove water and air bubbles. Suddenly, your glass door looks like an expensive piece of glass.

For more information see WallpaperForWindows.com.

CONTACT: __________________________________________

Web site: http://www.wallpaperforwindows.com

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Contact: Steven Kalous

Email: info@baverabrownies.com

Phone: (800) 951-9004

April 30, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ORANGE COUNTY BROWNIE COMPANY FEATURED IN BON APPETIT

SANTA ANA, CA - April 30, 2004 - Bon Appetit magazine recommends Bavera Gourmet's desserts in its May 2004 issue, calling the Santa Ana company's brownies "moist and chewy." "We're excited to represent Orange county as a source of quality gourmet desserts," Steven Kalous, owner of Bavera Gourmet, said today.

Kalous, who also owns Applause Catering, originally served the brownies to his caterling clients. "People asked to buy a dozen or two for their friends and associates so often that I decided to expand." Kalous now sells his brownies and other desserts in gift boxes on the internet.

"Even though we had been making the brownies for years, I spent many painstaking months researching chocolate and other ingredients until I got the recipes just right." In the process, Kalous became a chocolate expert. "It wasn't enough for me that the products be good. I wanted our gift box desserts to be special," he said.

"After all the hard work," he added, "it's gratifying to be recognized by a prestigious magazine such as Bon Appetit."

For more information, contact Steven Kalous at Bavera Gourmet by phone at (800) 951-9004 or via email at info@baverabrownies.com.

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RFID4U Announces JETT^® Training at Fall 2005 Global GEM Partners Conference

Sunnyvale , CA – August __, 2005 - RFID4U, the world's leader in RFID learning solutions, is teaming up with Two Technologies, Inc. to offer RFID training for JETT^® hand helds at the 2005 Fall Global GEM Partner Conference. The training session will be held at San Francisco 's Argonaut Hotel on September 30th.

"It only makes sense that as the leader in RFID training, we would partner with a top company such as Two Technologies," Sanjib Dua, C.E.O. of RFID4U, said today. "We're very excited to be able to bring specific JETT^® training to industry professionals."

The full day hands-on session is a special opportunity to learn JETT^® technologies and applications from today's best senior developers/trainers. The training is especially recommended for Systems and Application Architects and Engineers, Hardware and Software Engineers, Solution Providers, Distributors, Systems Integrators, and VARs. Class size is limited to ensure open interaction and individual attention, offering participants:

§       RFID basics.

§    JETT features and benefits.

§       Application development tools and methods.

§       Tags and Readers.

§       JETT•RFID Reader use instructions.

§       Windows CE .NET application development options.

§      Methods for developing applications on the JETT•RFID.

§       Ways to avoid common mistakes in deploying RFID infrastructure.

Registration includes a free RFID Technical Tool Kit containing the latest updated information on industry standards, white papers, and variety of tags. Those registering before September 16 will receive the discounted rate of $695. Registrations made after September 16 will be offered at the standard $895 rate. (Fee includes refreshment breaks, buffet lunch and training material.)

Registrants who are not already a GEM Partner can join for free by visiting http://www.2t.com/gemprog.htm. Membership is required to take part in the training, but this includes $100 off the Conference registration fee. To view the agenda and register for the conference, visit http://www.2t.com/training/agenda.htm. For further information on the GEM Partnership Program, visit http://www.2t.com or call 215-441-5305.

About RFID4U

RFID4U (a division of eSmart Source, Inc.) is the partner of choice for suppliers of Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Albertsons, and the Department of Defense, among others. Headquartered in California , RFID4U has assembled a full curriculum of courses to help companies and individuals align technology with business objectives. Vendor-neutral classroom courses, online e-courses, customized on-site trainings, and vendor-authorized courses allow each professional to choose the training that best suits his or her schedule, budget, learning style, and skill level. All courses are taught by senior RFID developers/trainers with practicality in mind, offering the techniques and tips that ensure rapid RFID evaluation and deployment. Classes are highly interactive, and participants receive individual attention as well as follow-up assistance in applying the new skills in the real world. RFID4U is a cornerstone member of the CompTIA’s Advisory Committee for RFID Certification and a member of EPCglobal.

About Two Technologies, Inc.

Two Technologies, Inc. is the market's leader in cost-effective, customizable hardware solutions. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Horsham , Pennsylvania , the company has over 3,000 customers worldwide and one million products in the field. Two Technologies provides a full range of high quality, affordable, customizable products which are FCC and CE-certified. For more information, visit http://www.2t.com.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS & PACKAGING

ENGLISH TOFFEE FLAVOR - Crunchy, buttery English toffee, combined with smooth chocolate, brings you the essence of Europe!

RASPBERRY FLAVOR - Chocolate dances with its perfect partner - enticing raspberry!

GRAND MARNIER FLAVOR - This blend of orange liqueur flavor and fine chocolate