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		<title>Gourmet Spices</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:11:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spices have been valued throughout the years for a wide variety of uses.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In ancient times the word &#8220;spice&#8221; was usually applied to aromatically scented herbs used in cooking and for medicinal purposes. Today, the definition of &#8220;spice&#8221; is more widely described as imported, tropical herbal plants which are valued for their aromatic flavor and odor and have a multitude of uses.</p>
<p>The spices most of us are inclined to use frequently fall into three categories: Culinary, Medicinal and Dietary Herbal Supplements.</p>
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<p><strong>In Culinary uses:</strong></p>
<p>Spices are added to meats, condiments, confections, vegetables, beverages, vinegar and wines. Olive and grape seed oils, teas, and chocolate can also be classified as herbs in that they are also imported from tropical countries. Spices mixed into gourmet blends add much to the taste of many international dishes which have become common in our cuisines. Herbs added to oils used in cooking can make the difference between an ordinary meal and a gourmet one.</p>
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<p> <strong>Medicinal uses:</strong></p>
<p>Herbs such as mint which contains menthol, and also herbs as basil, thyme, and sage are often used in over-the-counter medicines for sore throats, coughs, and bronchitis. Also, when herbs are combined with extracts from aloes, eucalyptus, camphor and benzoin make very effective salves and ointments for bruises, insect bites, wounds, minor burns, and minor skin irritations.</p>
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<p><strong>Dietary Herbal Supplements:</strong></p>
<p>Herbs in combinations offer prevention of illness to sometimes curing an ailment. Some combinations suppress appetite for weight loss or speed up metabolism. Some herbs help you get a good night&#8217;s sleep, while others elevate you mood. Others control pain and some cleanse the body.<br />
Spices and herbs are used extensively now because more people are health conscious and spices and herbs are more readily available than at any other time in history.</p>
<p>When it comes to gourmet spices, <a href="shop.thewatbiz.com" target="_self">Watkins</a> stands head and shoulders above the rest. </p>
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		<title>Watkins Product Spotlight &#8211; Cinnamon</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The strictest qualitiy standards ensure that Watkins Cinnamon, one of the wolrds oldest and most popular of all spices, is second to none.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-48" title="Cinnamon_01115" src="http://www.thewatbiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Cinnamon_01115.jpg" alt="Cinnamon_01115" width="150" height="190" /><a href="http://www.watkinsonline.com/productsgroup.cfm?Parent=3&amp;family=21&amp;gCatalogLocale=USA&amp;ECredit=386415&amp;group=176" target="_self">Cinnamon</a>  is one of the world’s oldest and most popular spices; it is used in cuisines around the world and is the most important “sweet spice.” here are two kinds of cinnamon: Ceylon cinnamon and cassia. Ceylon cinnamon (sometimes called “true” cinnamon) is native to Sri Lanka. It is a pale tan color and has an exceptionally mild flavor; very pleasant, but so delicate that it seems weak to the North American palate. Most of the Ceylon cinnamon imported into the United States is re-exported to Mexico. Almost all of what we in North America call “cinnamon” is actually cassia, which has a more intense flavor. Watkins purchases the best cinnamon available on the market…specifically, Korintje cassia. When the cinnamon is received, it is inspected for cleanliness and freedom from foreign matter before being ground. It is our strict attention to detail that makes our cinnamon the very best available.</p>
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<li><strong>Korintje cassia</strong>: The strongest in flavor; <a href="http://www.watkinsonline.com/productsgroup.cfm?Parent=3&amp;family=21&amp;gCatalogLocale=USA&amp;ECredit=386415&amp;group=176" target="_self">Watkins Cinnamon </a>contains a minimum of 2% essential oil; many others on the market contain 1 to 2%, and inferior brands have as low as .5%.</li>
<li><strong>Strict quality control</strong>: Each shipment is tested upon arrival for quality.</li>
<li><strong>Carefully ground and sifted</strong>: To assure uniform particle size and quality. Enjoy Watkins superior cassia cinnamon in apple pies and on apple sauce, on ice cream and in milkshakes, in French toast and pancake batter and on cereal or oatmeal.</li>
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<p><strong>Fun Fact</strong>: If you stacked all the containers of <a href="http://www.watkinsonline.com/productsgroup.cfm?Parent=3&amp;family=21&amp;gCatalogLocale=USA&amp;ECredit=386415&amp;group=176" target="_self">Cinnamon</a> Watkins has sold since 1895, it would be 15,766 times taller than the Eiffel Tower.</p>
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		<title>Watkins &#8211; Is This Business Fot You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:14:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Watkins business opportunity may be right for you.  This article will explain why.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel stifled at your current job?</p>
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<li>Do you feel you are not being paid what you are worth?</li>
<li>Do you want more family time?</li>
<li>Do you seek a meaningful career with a secure future?</li>
<li>Are a healthy lifestyle and the environment important to you?</li>
<li>Are you looking for part-time income or a full time profession?</li>
<li>Do you dream about success and an income that could change your life and the lives of others?</li>
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<p>If you find yourself answering <strong>YES </strong>to any of these questions, <a href="join.thewatbiz.com" target="_self">Watkins</a> may be the perfect fit for you!</p>
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<p><strong>There are a lot of misconceptions about Network Marketing</strong></p>
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<p>Have you ever referred a friend to a good movie or a restaurant? Did the producer of the movie or the owner of the restaurant pay you for the referral? Think how often you refer friends and family to products and services you enjoy. Can you imagine getting paid on every referral? That’s what network marketing is. Nearly all successful Watkins Associates started out loving Watkins products. They couldn’t help but share their results with others.  Watkins rewards their referral with a nice compensation check.</p>
<p>&#8220;With even a smidgen of desire, almost anything is possible, and that includes your building a career in network marketing. &#8230; We all want the same things out of life. We want to be happy, healthy, reasonably prosperous and secure, and to have friends, piece of mind, good family relationships, and hope. A career in network marketing can satisfy all these desires.&#8221; ‐ Zig Ziglar, “Network Marketing for Dummies”</p>
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		<title>What sets Watkins apart?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The proud tradition of Watkins products has been well earned by trusted products and a viable business model that thousands of Watkins associates are using to make significant incomes.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For over 140 years we have been committed to using only the finest natural ingredients. While we are quite proud of our rich past, we are even more proud of our commitment to your family and future. Bringing you products that are family approved, Watkins guaranteed, and trusted for generations. From our natural home care cleaning line to our organic spices and extracts, Watkins has products everyone will love.</p>
<p>The Watkins Story began in 1868 with the vision of a 28-year old entrepreneur, J.R. Watkins. With confidence in the exceptional quality of his first product, Watkins Red Liniment, he offered the first-ever money-back satisfaction guarantee by inventing his famous &#8220;Trial-Mark&#8221; bottle. Demand for Red Liniment quickly multiplied. To meet this demand, he hired salesmen to market this growing line of products from home to home, thus founding the Direct Sales Industry.</p>
<p>&#8220;The Watkins Man&#8221; became a household name as North America matured. J.R.&#8217;s dream lives on in the vision and entrepreneurial spirit of today&#8217;s &#8220;Watkins Men and Women.&#8221; Watkins invites you to become part of this tradition.</p>
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<li><strong>Extraordinary Products </strong>— People use our consumable products every day.</li>
<li><strong>Trusted Brand</strong> — People all over North America know and respect the Watkins brand. We boast a <strong>100% money-back satisfaction guarantee</strong> and have been committed to quality since 1868!</li>
<li><strong>Brand Awareness </strong>— A small percentage of Watkins products can be found in select retail locations — a great opportunity for you to gain new customers, service their on-going needs, generate new business leads and grow your Watkins business.</li>
<li><strong>Simple Business</strong> — Watkins business system is easy to duplicate.</li>
<li><strong>Exceptional Compensation</strong> — Watkins rewards Associates in relation to their efforts and offers leadership bonuses!</li>
<li><strong>Low Start-up Cost</strong> — Watkins has one of the lowest start-up costs for a home-based business and requires no inventory.</li>
<li><strong>Support</strong> — Receive business support from Watkins Home Office Staff and your upline leader.</li>
<li><strong>Incentives and Recognition</strong> — Watkins rewards top performers with powerful recognition, rewards, and luxury travel.</li>
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		<title>What is Watkins?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:26:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overview of the Watkins Company.  A brief history of the company and its product line]]></description>
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<p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Nestled in the Mississippi River Bluff town of Winona, MN., Watkins has been America’s pioneer in natural living since 1868. As America’s original natural apothecary manufacturer, Watkins uses only the finest natural ingredients in its diverse lines of personal care, home care, remedies and organic flavorings.</span></p>
<p>Committed to being America’s most trusted natural products company, Watkins adheres strictly to the same quality standards set forth by its founder J.R. Watkins. Its J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary line of personal care contains only natural, environmentally friendly ingredients from renewable resources, avoiding chemicals like parabens, sulfates, phthalates and more and is one of very few lines to be certified by the Natural products Association.</p>
<p>Natural cleaners have also been a large part of its diverse product mix as far back as 1917, when the company first launched Natural Vegetable Oil Soap made with pure vegetable oils and no animal bi-products, fillers or colors. Almost a century ago its advertisements boasted &#8220;Just pure soap, that&#8217;s all&#8221;&#8230; and &#8220;Pure enough to eat!&#8221; As globally-minded as its customers, Watkins now aims to make household chores a little easier with its newest line of J.R. Watkins Natural Home Care cleaning products. Made with refreshing lemon and lavender oils and highly effective plant derived surfactants, Watkins diverse line of cleaners are safe and effective for your home and your family.</p>
<p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Responsible manufacturing processes are as important as its commitment to providing natural, consumable items for everyday life. By utilizing gravity- fed filling, biodegradable packing materials, as well as strict recycling programs and much more, Watkins is devoted to leaving the smallest environmental footprint possible.</span></p>
<p>Since moving from Plainview, Minnesota to Winona in 1885, Watkins has consistently been one of the largest employers in Southeastern, Minnesota. It has remained a leader and responsible contributor to not only its local community in Minnesota but also to the world at large and continues to support educational, cultural and humanitarian efforts, including the United Way, Best Buddies, The 52<sup>nd</sup> Street Project and many other non-profit organizations dedicated to making the world a better place.</p>
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