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  Original Air Date: 3/25/2009 11:30 PM UTC

  Starting an Internet Tea Business - Business Series 02

  Do you want to start selling tea on the internet? We quickly review a checklist of items you will need to get going. No prior experience required, just the motivation and determination to learn.
  
  In the second half of the show, we will discuss the most insightful, practical part of e-commerce - Search Engine Optimization. Max Thomas, Founder, Thunder Internet Marketing (www.thunderinternetmarketing.com). Mr. Thomas will describe strategies for improving your search engine ranking. This includes SEO, keyword strategies, link strategies and website analytics.
  
  
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  • Tags:
  • SEO
  • tea
  • e-commerce
  • internet business
  • optimization
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• Original Air Date: 3/18/2009 9:00 PM UTC

  Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Empress

  Victoria, British Columbia is home to one of the society's most beloved traditions - Afternoon Tea. Our special guest this week is, Rob Anderson, Afternoon Tea Manager, Fairmont Empress.
  
  Overlooking Victoria's sparkling Inner Harbor in the stately Afternoon Tea Lobby or under the hand-painted ceiling of the Library, Afternoon Tea is an absolute 'must do' for all who visit Victoria. Come with us for a virtual tour of this majestic tea room that has entertained and delighted hotel guests and international visitors for nearly a century.
  
  More information on Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Empress can be found at http://www.fairmont.com/empress/GuestServices/Restaurants/AfternoonTea.htm
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  • Tags:
  • Afternoon tea
  • fairmont empress
  • victoria
  • tea room
  • high tea
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• Original Air Date: 3/11/2009 9:00 PM UTC

  Introduction to Green Tea

  We'll discuss green tea--the leaf and the beverage -- as well as some prominent varieties. Call with your questions or share your stories of how you prepare and enjoy green tea.
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  • Tags:
  • green tea
  • dragonwell
  • japanese tea
  • steeping
  • making tea
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• Original Air Date: 3/4/2009 10:00 PM UTC

  Tea and the Digital Divide

  Tea and its cultural traditions are often viewed as a foundation for communication among friends and acquaintances. But how has the dynamics of how we interact changed with the emergence of social networking resources, such as Twitter, MySpace and Facebook? And what impact might this be having on a younger generation that may use these resources as a primary means of daily communication.
  This is sure to be our most lively exchange yet! Please join us.
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  • Tags:
  • facebook myspace
  • social networking
  • communication
  • traditional conversation
  • tea culture
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