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	<title>PlugIM - All markbarrera's Stories</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:05:18 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Spain Beats Germany to Win Euro 2008]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Spain_Beats_Germany_to_Win_Euro_2008/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Spain_Beats_Germany_to_Win_Euro_2008/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:05:18 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Spain_Beats_Germany_to_Win_Euro_2008/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Spain on winning the Euro 2008 Cup yesterday - its first title in 44 years.&nbsp; It was a great tournament to watch and I am glad that Spain was able to come out on top.&nbsp; See the winning goal by Spain's Torres here.You can read coverage from the game below if you missed it for some reason:Germany 0 - 1 SpainSpain end heart-ache with deserved win at Euro 2008Fernando... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Spain_Beats_Germany_to_Win_Euro_2008/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Free Tacos from Jack in the Box]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Free_Tacos_from_Jack_in_the_Box/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Free_Tacos_from_Jack_in_the_Box/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:03:59 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Free_Tacos_from_Jack_in_the_Box/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[On Thursday June 26th, Jack-in-the-Box is giving away 2 free tacos if you bring in your gas receipt.&nbsp; This is great and all, but I wish they were giving away 4 of them or something more.&nbsp; It seems like a bit of a hassle to keep a gas receipt, then drive to their store - while wasting more gas than 2 tacos would actually cost, and then get 2 tacos.It is nice of them to give away free... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Free_Tacos_from_Jack_in_the_Box/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[How to Make $50,000 One Penny at a Time]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/How_to_Make_50000_One_Penny_at_a_Time/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/How_to_Make_50000_One_Penny_at_a_Time/</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 18:12:55 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/How_to_Make_50000_One_Penny_at_a_Time/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I just stumbled across a very interesting article about how it is possible to make lots of money through what is known as 'micro-deposits'.&nbsp; Most people who have PayPal, Google Checkout and other online funded accounts have encountered these 'micro-deposits' before.&nbsp; When you link one of these accounts to your bank account they ask you to verify that you are the account holder.&nbsp;... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/How_to_Make_50000_One_Penny_at_a_Time/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Gifts for Mom - It's Not Too Late!]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Gifts_for_Mom_Its_Not_Too_Late/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Gifts_for_Mom_Its_Not_Too_Late/</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 17:07:23 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Gifts_for_Mom_Its_Not_Too_Late/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So if there are any of you who like me haven't gotten your mother anything for Mother's Day yet, have no fear!I just found out that you can get a gift basket or any other Mother's day gifts and have them delivered the same day you order them in most cities!This is great for me, because I am heading out to Shreveport, LA for the weekend to do some gambling and won't have time to do any shopping... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Gifts_for_Mom_Its_Not_Too_Late/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[How I Restored My Credit]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/How_I_Restored_My_Credit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/How_I_Restored_My_Credit/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:03:41 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/How_I_Restored_My_Credit/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In my quest to begin investing in real estate, one of the first things I did was a full audit of my credit reports at all of the major credit agencies.&nbsp; What I found was interesting because I expected to have a pretty good credit score.However, a few things were on there that I didn't know about and there were also a few things that I didn't think were a big deal.&nbsp; One of the things I... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/How_I_Restored_My_Credit/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[iPhones - Ringtones and More - A Great Niche to Target]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/iPhones_Ringtones_and_More_A_Great_Niche_to_Target/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/iPhones_Ringtones_and_More_A_Great_Niche_to_Target/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:33:32 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/iPhones_Ringtones_and_More_A_Great_Niche_to_Target/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Affiliate marketers need to be aware of the large opportunity for iPhone traffic. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/iPhones_Ringtones_and_More_A_Great_Niche_to_Target/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Manufactured and Modular Homes - Worth Investing In?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Manufactured_and_Modular_Homes_Worth_Investing_In/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Manufactured_and_Modular_Homes_Worth_Investing_In/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:03:22 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Manufactured_and_Modular_Homes_Worth_Investing_In/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So I recently began to look at investing in real estate, and have found that there are many modular homes that are very cheap.&nbsp; I assume that investing in manufactured homes doesn't bring great returns, but I don't see anybody talking about if it is worth while.Does anybody know more about this type of investment and should I even waste my time researching it?&nbsp; <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Manufactured_and_Modular_Homes_Worth_Investing_In/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Moving to Internet Marketing Company Vizion Interactive]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Moving_to_Internet_Marketing_Company_Vizion_Interactive_1/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Moving_to_Internet_Marketing_Company_Vizion_Interactive_1/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:21:08 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>business</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Moving_to_Internet_Marketing_Company_Vizion_Interactive_1/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Internet marketing professional Mark Barrera is joining search engine optimization firm Vizion Interactive <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Moving_to_Internet_Marketing_Company_Vizion_Interactive_1/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Moving to Internet Marketing Company Vizion Interactive]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Moving_to_Internet_Marketing_Company_Vizion_Interactive/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Moving_to_Internet_Marketing_Company_Vizion_Interactive/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:05:51 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Moving_to_Internet_Marketing_Company_Vizion_Interactive/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Last year, I made a decision to leave my employer (MasterLink) and moved over to help launch Franklin-Spirko.&nbsp; After a year with FS, I am now moving over to Dallas Internet Marketing Firm Vizion Interactive.&nbsp; I will be in charge of Client Services, among other activities, and can't wait to get to know all of the clients better.It looks like I have found a company that I can call 'home'.. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Moving_to_Internet_Marketing_Company_Vizion_Interactive/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Nikki Catsouras, Death on Highway, Search Engine Victim]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Nikki_Catsouras_Death_on_Highway_Search_Engine_Victim/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Nikki_Catsouras_Death_on_Highway_Search_Engine_Victim/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:04:32 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Nikki_Catsouras_Death_on_Highway_Search_Engine_Victim/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Nikki Catsouras has achieved Internet immortality. She was an 18-year-old college freshman living in California with her parents and two sisters in 2006.

Nikki Catsouras loved to shoot videos on her camera, according to ABC News, and ironically, it a camera would memorialize Nikki's life and death as a gruesome and macabre joke on the Internet.

Photos of Nikki Catsouras in death are now the top. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Nikki_Catsouras_Death_on_Highway_Search_Engine_Victim/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Top Ten Social Networks for Web Site Promotion]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/The_Top_Ten_Social_Networks_for_Web_Site_Promotion/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/The_Top_Ten_Social_Networks_for_Web_Site_Promotion/</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:01:57 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/The_Top_Ten_Social_Networks_for_Web_Site_Promotion/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As everyone knows, it is very important to stay active with social media and it is a good way to gain traffic and links to your website.&nbsp; I get lots of emails and IMs from people who ask which sites I like to use.&nbsp; There are a TON of different sites out there - some are niche specific and some covers lots of different topics.If you are looking for some all purpose sites to submit your... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/The_Top_Ten_Social_Networks_for_Web_Site_Promotion/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Are Men Smarter Than Women]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Are_Men_Smarter_Than_Women/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Are_Men_Smarter_Than_Women/</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:09:36 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>business</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Are_Men_Smarter_Than_Women/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Donald Trump weighs in on the debate of who is smarter - Men or Women. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Are_Men_Smarter_Than_Women/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Big List of Search Marketing Blogs]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/The_Big_List_of_Search_Marketing_Blogs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/The_Big_List_of_Search_Marketing_Blogs/</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:59:23 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/The_Big_List_of_Search_Marketing_Blogs/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Make sure to check out the blogs in this massive list of Internet marketing related blogs. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/The_Big_List_of_Search_Marketing_Blogs/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Golf Tips for Beginners - The Golf Virgin]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Golf_Tips_for_Beginners_The_Golf_Virgin/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Golf_Tips_for_Beginners_The_Golf_Virgin/</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:05:01 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Golf_Tips_for_Beginners_The_Golf_Virgin/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I just stopped by my brother's new house in Waxahachie this weekend on my way back from the Austin Half Marathon.&nbsp; His house is very nice and I am sure he is enjoying the extra space.While I was there, I got into a discussion with my sister-in-law about golf.&nbsp; My brother has played golf a few times but doesn't have any clubs of his own.&nbsp; His wife has never played but is interested.. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Golf_Tips_for_Beginners_The_Golf_Virgin/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Austin Half Marathon - Running on Sunday!]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Austin_Half_Marathon_Running_on_Sunday/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Austin_Half_Marathon_Running_on_Sunday/</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:04:37 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Austin_Half_Marathon_Running_on_Sunday/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been involved in running half marathons for a couple of years even though I never saw myself getting involved in running.&nbsp; I have never run track or anything similar - soccer has been my main form of conditioning until a friend talked me into giving it a shot.&nbsp; Now I have the bug and enjoy the races that I get to participate in for both the personal challenge and for the great... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Austin_Half_Marathon_Running_on_Sunday/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Interview: Mike Belasco of seOverflow]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Interview_Mike_Belasco_of_seOverflow/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Interview_Mike_Belasco_of_seOverflow/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:06:14 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Interview_Mike_Belasco_of_seOverflow/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I had the pleasure of meeting Mike Belasco in Denver at the SMX Local / Mobile Search Conference.&nbsp; I had time to sit down at lunch with Mike, Andrew Shotland, Jenny Halasz, and a few other Internet marketers and it was a pleasure to learn from each of them.  Recently I read on the web about Mike Belasco (or Mike the Internet Guy as many know him) and saw that he had formed seoOverflow - a... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Interview_Mike_Belasco_of_seOverflow/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Squeeze Pages - Build Your Email List Properly]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Squeeze_Pages_Build_Your_Email_List_Properly/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Squeeze_Pages_Build_Your_Email_List_Properly/</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:03:07 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Squeeze_Pages_Build_Your_Email_List_Properly/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I have always been a big fan of using email marketing as a tool to communicate with prospects and to push product sales. I recently read a report that says only 16% of people will buy the first 1 or 2 times they see your product. 34% will buy after 3-4 exposures to your product. 34% will buy after 5 or 6 exposures. The remainder will buy after 7 or more exposures! So how do you expect to sell... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Squeeze_Pages_Build_Your_Email_List_Properly/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Internet Marketing Ninjas - Learn Internet Marketing]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Internet_Marketing_Ninjas_Learn_Internet_Marketing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Internet_Marketing_Ninjas_Learn_Internet_Marketing/</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:03:01 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Internet_Marketing_Ninjas_Learn_Internet_Marketing/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Jim Boykin has just launched Internet Marketing Ninjas.&nbsp; This site features video interviews and presentation from some of the best and brightest in the industry.&nbsp; Jim was able to get Aaron Wall, Andy Beal, Bill Slawski, Todd Mailcoat, Cameron Olthuis, Neil Patel, Shoemoney, Jill Whalen, Lee Odeen and fellow Dallasites Christine Churchill and&nbsp;Jim Gilbert , to create the training... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Internet_Marketing_Ninjas_Learn_Internet_Marketing/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Getting Started Investing in Real Estate]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Getting_Started_Investing_in_Real_Estate/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Getting_Started_Investing_in_Real_Estate/</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:06:12 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Getting_Started_Investing_in_Real_Estate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Being an entrepreneur is something that always has me doing many different things and looking for different investments and ideas that will benefit me financially and also provide me with some extra brain stimulation.I currently rent my home in Dallas, but have been looking at buying a home.&nbsp; I have finally decided that I should go ahead and start investing in real estate.&nbsp; I have seen.. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Getting_Started_Investing_in_Real_Estate/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Webmaster’s Guide to Selling Online – What I’m Reading]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Webmasteras_Guide_to_Selling_Online_a_What_Iam_Reading/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Webmasteras_Guide_to_Selling_Online_a_What_Iam_Reading/</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:06:49 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Webmasteras_Guide_to_Selling_Online_a_What_Iam_Reading/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I just started reading a book that I have been anticipating arriving.&nbsp; The osCommerce Webmaster&rsquo;s Guide to Selling Online looks to be a great read.&nbsp; I will admit that many things discussed in this book seem to be written for a beginner to internet marketing.&nbsp; That being said, the information presented in this book is essential marketing information and all readers will... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Webmasteras_Guide_to_Selling_Online_a_What_Iam_Reading/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Special Coupon Offer from Search Marketing Standard Ends Soon]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Special_Coupon_Offer_from_Search_Marketing_Standard_Ends_Soon/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Special_Coupon_Offer_from_Search_Marketing_Standard_Ends_Soon/</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:28:40 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>business</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Special_Coupon_Offer_from_Search_Marketing_Standard_Ends_Soon/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Until December 10th you can get a year subscription to Search Marketing Magazine for ONLY $4.95.  Read this post to get the coupon code you need when purchasing your subscription. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Special_Coupon_Offer_from_Search_Marketing_Standard_Ends_Soon/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Get Free Quotes for Your Next Project in this Online B2B Marketplace]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Get_Free_Quotes_for_Your_Next_Project_in_this_Online_B2B_Marketplace/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Get_Free_Quotes_for_Your_Next_Project_in_this_Online_B2B_Marketplace/</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:03:39 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Get_Free_Quotes_for_Your_Next_Project_in_this_Online_B2B_Marketplace/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for business services or have a service that you would like to promote, take the time to explore VendorSeek.&nbsp; As the name implies, VendorSeek is a B2B marketplace that connects business owners with pre-qualified vendors.&nbsp; You can request a free quote from one of the more than 150 different business based categories that they serve.Many businesses use or have used... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Get_Free_Quotes_for_Your_Next_Project_in_this_Online_B2B_Marketplace/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Learn How to Write a Business Plan - for Free]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Learn_How_to_Write_a_Business_Plan_for_Free/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Learn_How_to_Write_a_Business_Plan_for_Free/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:20:56 -0500</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>business</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Learn_How_to_Write_a_Business_Plan_for_Free/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For anyone looking for guidance on how to write a business plan, there is now a FREE course walking you through the process. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Learn_How_to_Write_a_Business_Plan_for_Free/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[TheTrump Books Do Battle]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/TheTrump_Books_Do_Battle/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/TheTrump_Books_Do_Battle/</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:04:16 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/TheTrump_Books_Do_Battle/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It seems like Donald Trump is a busy man these days with two new books fresh on the shelves of bookstores, Think Big and Kick Ass in Business and Life and Wealth Building 101.&nbsp; Both are great books; I have read both but favor Wealth Building 101.What is most interesting though, is the rankings of these books on Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com.&nbsp; I just got done reading a post by Josef Katz. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/TheTrump_Books_Do_Battle/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Heading to SMX Local & Mobile in Denver]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Heading_to_SMX_Local_Mobile_in_Denver/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Heading_to_SMX_Local_Mobile_in_Denver/</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:01:24 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Heading_to_SMX_Local_Mobile_in_Denver/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The SMX Local &amp; Mobile conference in Denver is only 3 days away, so its not too late to register and make travel plans.&nbsp; I was lucky enough to get a free pass to this conference and will be blogging my coverage of the conference over at Andy Beal's Marketing Pilgrim blog starting on Monday.&nbsp; If you haven't checked out the Marketing Pilgrim network, take the time to check it... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Heading_to_SMX_Local_Mobile_in_Denver/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Upcoming Events & Seminars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Upcoming_Events_Seminars/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Upcoming_Events_Seminars/</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:03:33 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Upcoming_Events_Seminars/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I just wanted to mention a few events that are coming up and that I believe are of interest to my readers.For anyone in the Dallas area, the Dallas Business Journal Charity Bass Tournament is coming up on September 28th on Lake Ray Hubbard and has prizes totalling $8,250 for participants to win. Also, the Get Motivated Business Seminar featuring Colin Powell, Brian Tracy, Goldie Hawn, Zig Ziglar,. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Upcoming_Events_Seminars/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Shopping Cart Abandonment Surveys]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Shopping_Cart_Abandonment_Surveys/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Shopping_Cart_Abandonment_Surveys/</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:25:21 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Shopping_Cart_Abandonment_Surveys/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Make sure you are converting as many users as possible in during your shopping cart check out funnel. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Shopping_Cart_Abandonment_Surveys/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Search Engine Marketing Hints Site]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Search_Engine_Marketing_Hints_Site/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Search_Engine_Marketing_Hints_Site/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:03:26 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Search_Engine_Marketing_Hints_Site/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I recently found a blog geared toward anyone who is new to search engine marketing.&nbsp; Eric Cho has started SEM Hints and has some good information that can lead a newbie on the right path to making money online.&nbsp; I was led into the site on a post talking about outsourcing your web work and discusses a few place to do just that.&nbsp; For many newbies without programming knowledge this... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Search_Engine_Marketing_Hints_Site/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Tapping Into Your Local Chamber for Clients]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Tapping_Into_Your_Local_Chamber_for_Clients/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Tapping_Into_Your_Local_Chamber_for_Clients/</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:12:03 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Tapping_Into_Your_Local_Chamber_for_Clients/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Your local chamber of commerce is a gold mine of leads.  Are you using yours for business leads? <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Tapping_Into_Your_Local_Chamber_for_Clients/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/_110893/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/_110893/</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:03:01 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/_110893/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/_110893/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEO Jokes - Read the Jokes and Add Yours]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/SEO_Jokes_Read_the_Jokes_and_Add_Yours/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/SEO_Jokes_Read_the_Jokes_and_Add_Yours/</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:24:35 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/SEO_Jokes_Read_the_Jokes_and_Add_Yours/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[SEO Jokes - Read the Jokes and Add Yours <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/SEO_Jokes_Read_the_Jokes_and_Add_Yours/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEO Jokes]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/SEO_Jokes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/SEO_Jokes/</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:03:06 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/SEO_Jokes/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For those of you who keep up with the SEO industry, you probably have heard of Michael Martinez, Rand Fishkin, Jim Boykin, Matt Cutts, Danny Sullivan, and many other of the A-list crowd.&nbsp; If you haven't heard of them, go to their sites and check out what they have to offer, because they are all search engine optimization and marketing experts and you definitely can learn a lot from all of... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/SEO_Jokes/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[An Alternative to High Priced Brand Name Toner and Inkjet Cartridges]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/An_Alternative_to_High_Priced_Brand_Name_Toner_and_Inkjet_Cartridges/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/An_Alternative_to_High_Priced_Brand_Name_Toner_and_Inkjet_Cartridges/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:03:41 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/An_Alternative_to_High_Priced_Brand_Name_Toner_and_Inkjet_Cartridges/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I just found out that I am paying too much for the ink for my printer.&nbsp; I have always known about the services that will fill your ink cartridges up using some needle system but never really liked those services.I recently found a site that offers high quality, generic ink and toner cartridges for less than the brand name cartridges.&nbsp; Their products are 100% guaranteed and ship their... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/An_Alternative_to_High_Priced_Brand_Name_Toner_and_Inkjet_Cartridges/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Great Free XML Sitemap Generator]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Great_Free_XML_Sitemap_Generator/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Great_Free_XML_Sitemap_Generator/</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:03:17 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Great_Free_XML_Sitemap_Generator/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For sites that have under 500 pages I have always been a fan of using XML-Sitemaps to create my XML sitemaps.&nbsp; For anything larger, I usually have been running a program on the server but this is no fun having to get the IT guys to let me run this program.&nbsp; They always seem to have doubts that the marketing guy knows what he is doing and is bound to mess something up (although I have... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Great_Free_XML_Sitemap_Generator/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Swaddle Blanket, Maternity Pillows & Other Baby Products]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Swaddle_Blanket_Maternity_Pillows_Other_Baby_Products/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Swaddle_Blanket_Maternity_Pillows_Other_Baby_Products/</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:04:28 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Swaddle_Blanket_Maternity_Pillows_Other_Baby_Products/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been an uncle for a few years now and am learning a LOT about the many different products out there for helping mothers and soothing babies.&nbsp; Recently, my sister had identical twin girls (that is them in the photo) so I have been on another shopping spree trying to help her get the things she needs to ease her daily schedule of baby care.I found a site that has some great products... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Swaddle_Blanket_Maternity_Pillows_Other_Baby_Products/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ask ‘The Donald’ Your Questions & Win a Prize!]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Ask_aThe_Donalda_Your_Questions_Win_a_Prize/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Ask_aThe_Donalda_Your_Questions_Win_a_Prize/</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:03:52 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Ask_aThe_Donalda_Your_Questions_Win_a_Prize/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Over at the Trump Blog, Donald Trump is having a contest where 10 people can win a free course in real estate investing or other business courses from Trump University.&nbsp; But this isn&rsquo;t even the best part &ndash; You can have The Donald answer any question you have just by leaving a comment on his blog.      I have always wanted to pick his brain and am formulating my own question that.. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Ask_aThe_Donalda_Your_Questions_Win_a_Prize/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Becomming a Better Postie an Inside View of a PayPerPost Campaign]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Becomming_a_Better_Postie_an_Inside_View_of_a_PayPerPost_Campaign/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Becomming_a_Better_Postie_an_Inside_View_of_a_PayPerPost_Campaign/</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:50:18 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Becomming_a_Better_Postie_an_Inside_View_of_a_PayPerPost_Campaign/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are a blogger on the Pay Per Post network, you need to take a look at what advertisers are wanting from your posts in order to keep a high tack rating and get more opportunities. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Becomming_a_Better_Postie_an_Inside_View_of_a_PayPerPost_Campaign/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Why You Have to Take A Vacation - to See the Big Picture]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Why_You_Have_to_Take_A_Vacation_to_See_the_Big_Picture/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Why_You_Have_to_Take_A_Vacation_to_See_the_Big_Picture/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:09:40 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Why_You_Have_to_Take_A_Vacation_to_See_the_Big_Picture/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I just got back from a weeklong cruise to Montego Bay in Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel Mexico.&nbsp; It was a great vacation and I really wish I was still there, but I guess I have to come back to reality and resume my life now.While on vacation, I decided that I would unplug completely - no computer, no Internet, no email, no cell phone or text messages or anything else that connects me with. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Why_You_Have_to_Take_A_Vacation_to_See_the_Big_Picture/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Martketing ICE - Video Based Seo Training Tutorials]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Martketing_ICE_Video_Based_Seo_Training_Tutorials/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Martketing_ICE_Video_Based_Seo_Training_Tutorials/</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:04:50 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Martketing_ICE_Video_Based_Seo_Training_Tutorials/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For my readers that haven't checked out one of my business ventures, Marketing ICE, I definitely think you should check it out.We have been receiving a lot more coverage across the web and have assembled a large community of bloggers and Internet marketers who watch our SEO training videos and participate in the forum. &nbsp; I am very proud to be a part of creating and maintaining a site that is. <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Martketing_ICE_Video_Based_Seo_Training_Tutorials/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Pownce - Am I a Fool or is it Useless?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.plugim.com/story/Pownce_Am_I_a_Fool_or_is_it_Useless/</link>
		<comments>http://www.plugim.com/story/Pownce_Am_I_a_Fool_or_is_it_Useless/</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:03:36 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>markbarrera</dc:creator>
		<category>marketing</category>
		<guid>http://www.plugim.com/story/Pownce_Am_I_a_Fool_or_is_it_Useless/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been thinking about writing this post for a week or so now, since the launch of Pownce. What is Pownce?&nbsp; Here is how their website describes their service:&quot;Pownce is a way to send stuff to your friends. What kind of stuff? You can send just about anything: music, photos, messages, links, events, and more. You can do it all on our web site, or install our lightweight desktop... <a href='http://www.plugim.com/story/Pownce_Am_I_a_Fool_or_is_it_Useless/'>More...</a>]]></description>
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