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		<title>Is This the Betta Fish for You?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve seen the Betta fish, it is easy to understand the magnetism of this species. Extremely popular for its dazzling color, it is also known as the Siamese Fighting Fish. As opposed to other fish species, Bettas can be the better choice if you love their display of gracefully brilliant, long and flowing fins.…]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve seen the Betta fish, it is easy to understand the magnetism of  this species. Extremely popular for its dazzling color, it is also  known as the Siamese Fighting Fish. As opposed to other fish species,  Bettas can be the better choice if you love their display of gracefully  brilliant, long and flowing fins. To truly admire, enjoy and care for  this fish, special consideration should be adopted when welcoming a  betta to your home or work environment. <a href="http://bettafish-secrets.com/betta-fish-care/">Betta fish care</a> may be different  than what other fish require, but it is easy to understand.</p>
<p>First understand, since the Betta hails from the tropical regions of  Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other tropical areas, the temperature  of the water is quite warm, approximately into the 80 degree range. When  temperatures fall below 75 degrees, the Betta will become lethargic.  Keeping a Betta in a small bowl has been a source for debate and given  that small bowls cannot be temperature regulated, it is understandably,  not the optimum choice for them. Betta fish care logistically calls for  an aquarium where water is kept warm and tropical-like using a heater  and slower moving pumps that keep water movement to a minimum. The water  pH should be kept neutral to a slightly acidic pH.</p>
<p>If you are considering purchasing a beautiful Betta, first read more  about your potential friend and keep these tips in mind. Understand what  is necessary to keep your fancy friend around. Bettas can last up to  2-4 years if proper Betta fish care is exercised.</p>
<p>Here are some helpful tips in addition to your research that will optimize Betta fish care:</p>
<p>•Exercise your male Betta friend with a mirror placed in front of him, but be sure to limit the<br />
time, as your male Betta may become exhausted if the mirror is left too long.<br />
•Males and females can cohabitate in a tank, but keep other males  separated. Males will fight over territory with other males and will do  so to the death, hence earning the fighting fish title.<br />
•You may mix male and female Bettas as long as only one male is present at a time.<br />
•You may mix a Betta or female Bettas with other fish as long as you do  not inhabit them with fish that are known to nip fins or those that tend  to feed on slower moving fish.</p>
<p>Bettas are undeniably an interesting pet choice and will deliver  excitement and perhaps, even entrance you. Want to know more about Betta  fish? Remember, for optimal Betta health, do your research, have fun  and exercise a Betta fish care regime. When you find yourself looking at  a simple bowl as your friend’s new home, think about what’s better for  the beautiful and graceful Betta.</p>
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		<title>Love is in the Air</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:09:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Love is in the air and everyone wants to have that someone special to make their life complete. Some people may just be getting out of a difficult relationship and want to know tips to get their ex back, however sometimes finding someone new might be a better way to go. With all of the…]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.celi.am/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/love-tips.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-23" title="love-tips" src="http://www.celi.am/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/love-tips-300x248.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="248" /></a>Love is in the air and everyone wants to have that someone special to  make their life complete. Some people may just be getting out of a  difficult relationship and want to know <a href="http://www.online-dating-tips.org/tips-to-get-your-ex-girlfriend-back/">tips to get their ex back</a>,  however sometimes finding someone new might be a better way to go.</p>
<p>With all of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_dating_service">online dating sites</a> available meeting new people is fun  and exciting. Even if you still want those tips to get your ex back,  meeting new people might be a good idea. Your ex may become interested  again, if he or she knows that you are looking elsewhere for love.  Sometimes we get stuck in a rut, with our old love and do not open our  hearts and minds to other possibilities. Knowing there are many other  fish in the sea can also heal our hearts. Possibly we are stuck in the  mindset that our ex is the only one in the world that can make our life  complete. There are plenty of available single people waiting to meet  you no matter what your age is.</p>
<p>Love can be complicated and we seldom look at it in a rational way when  we are in love. It can be addictive and just like a bad habit. This is  especially true when we are looking for tips to help get your ex back.  You are addicted to the feeling that this person gives you. A sense of  security is felt whenever you are with this person. If you have some  time alone, you may realize that there are other people out there who  can give you the same feeling. You may also realize that you are alright  being by your self.</p>
<p>Wanting your ex back is like not being able to get the last pair of  shoes on sale that you really liked. You think that you need those  shoes. Sometimes those shoes may not even feel good when you wear them.  Those shoes may be too tight or they may cause you blisters. Those shoes  may not even look good with your clothes. You wanted those shoes  because you could not have them. Love can be that way sometimes. You may  want to have someone that causes you discomfort or rubs you the wrong  way just because you can&#8217;t have them.</p>
<p>If you are looking for tips for getting your ex back, maybe you should  should look look at other dating sites instead. Meeting new people can  help us realize that possibly your ex was not the best choice for us.  Love is in the air and sometimes taking a good breath of fresh air is  important to us.</p>
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		<title>Europe&#8217;s supporting role in Armenia</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Europe has been very helpful in supporting Armenia in many different facets of its growth. Many European countries have made vast contributions to the growth and sustainment of Armenia&#8217;s economy. The reasoning behind this support is largely due to the concerted effort to develop a strong European partnership, as well as the knowledge that a…]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Europe has been very helpful in supporting Armenia in many different  facets of its growth. Many European countries have made vast  contributions to the growth and sustainment of Armenia&#8217;s economy. The  reasoning behind this support is largely due to the concerted effort to  develop a strong European partnership, as well as the knowledge that a  strong economy helps a nation to maintain its democratic tendencies.  European support of Armenia is directed at assisting Armenia at  remaining economically stable, because it is a well-known fact that  unstable economies and governments lend themselves to the rise of  dictatorships, which have a negative effect on the region, as well as  Europe as a whole.</p>
<p>Europe has first and foremost been instrumental in helping Armenia to  shed its totalitarian past, and embracing the much more beneficial  democratic and free-market economic system. In assisting Armenia to this  end, many European nations have engaged in professional exchange  programs, in which government officials have been sent to Armenia in  order to assist them in learning the ramifications of being free market  economic systems, as well as in implementing an efficient democratic  government system. Through this project, a number of economists from  Western European nations work with Armenian government officials, in  order to sharpen their economic skills, so that they will be prepared to  engage in the worldwide economy. In addition, many European nations  have engaged in an exchange program in which successful businessmen have  been sent to Armenia in order to educate potential entrepreneurs on how  to prosper in a free-market economy. Tourism is also an economic area  endorsed by the Europeans, with <a href="http://www.guidegecko.com/pulau-tioman-tioman-island-/travel-guide/p,608168635">Pulau Tioman</a> being a great destination.</p>
<p>Many of the programs that are presently in use, are for the fostering of  an environment in which Armenia has a stable economic base, is well  versed in the intricacies of the free-market economic system, and is at  peace with neighboring nations. European and UN peacekeepers are very  instrumental in giving Armenian instruction in negotiations techniques,  which will help to prevent armed conflicts within the nation, as well as  with its surrounding neighbors. Social scientists from many European  nations have been instrumental in assisting Armenian leaders in learning  more about the ethnic groups within the nation, as well as those of  their neighboring nations. Through this knowledge, it is hoped that a  greater respect will be fostered between the different ethnic groups,  which will prevent bloodshed and warfare.</p>
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		<title>European Legistations in Armenia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:18:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In June 2004, by the recommendation of the commission to the council of European Neighborhood Policy, Five additional countries were added to the ENP. These countries were, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Egypt, and Lebanon. By adding Armenia and theses other countries to the European Neighborhood Policy, the European Union now has influential legislation powers with these…]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="textpreview"><strong id="textpreview_title"></strong>In June 2004, by the recommendation of the commission to the council  of European Neighborhood Policy, Five additional countries were added  to the ENP. These countries were, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Egypt,  and Lebanon. By adding Armenia and theses other countries to the  European Neighborhood Policy, the European Union now has influential  legislation powers with these independent states. The European Union  entered into association agreements with Armenia through the ENP, and  Armenia by agreeing to these association agreements allowed the EU to  have power to legislate. Immediately following the closing of these  association agreements, the European Neighborhood Policy drew up reports  on these countries. These reports included discussions on policy and  future legislation. The European Union decided that several changes  needed to be made internally in Armenia and began in earnest to draw up  legislation to accomplish these changes.</div>
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The first of these many changes involved strengthening the rule of <a href="http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/armenia.php">law  in Armenia</a>, and creating more democratic structures and the ability for  the plurality of the people to get involved. The European Union has been  successful in both of these attempts to help strengthen the internal  structure of Armenia. The second goal of the European Union was to  improve the respect for human rights and help Armenia develop the  fundamental policies of freedom. Although Armenia was beginning to tend  toward more democratic forms of leadership, much of the country was  still under martial law and military rule. By increasing the push for  stronger human rights, the EU is beginning to help stabilize the  condition of Armenia&#8217;s democracy.</div>
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The European Union also recognized in Armenia a need for improvements in  the business structures both public and private. Legislation has been  put forth by the EU in Armenia to help to modernize its business  structure. Another goal of this modernization was to help eliminate  fraud and corruption within the Armenian business sector. The European  Union realized that if real reform was going to take place, this  corruption would have to be eliminated. Legislation has been passed to  give the local governments more power and protection in prosecuting  fraud. The EU also saw the need for legislation to reform the tax  structure and customs administrations in Armenia. This reform in tax  structure would also help the country make great progress toward the  reduction of poverty. Because Armenia has been closed to European  influence for so long, the current poverty rate is tremendous. The  European Union hopes to curb these rates and help the country establish  more fundamental economic principles.</div>
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The European Union is also recommending future legislation in several  different areas. In a desire to help maintain political accountability  within the country, the EU is recommending that Armenia draw up  legislation to help strengthen political dialogue within Europe. By  helping Armenia create open avenues of discussion among other European  nations, the EU hopes to create better opportunities for restructuring  in Armenia. Other goals include creating support for economic reforms,  rehabilitation and rebuilding of conflict zones, and greater partnership  and between Armenia and cooperating countries.</div>
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