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		<title>Hideipproxy.com &#8211; A classic php based SSL Proxy</title>
		<link>http://hawkstix.com/2010/05/hideipproxy-com-a-classic-php-based-ssl-proxy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 18:19:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Out of the thousands of web based proxies available for free, only a few are reliable and good. If you click at the proxies listed at proxy.org, you will find a useful proxy in around 20 proxies. And that single proxy that you found will most probably be overloaded and too slow for browsing your [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Out of the thousands of web based proxies available for free, only a few are reliable and good. If you click at the proxies listed at proxy.org, you will find a useful <a href="http://www.proxywiky.com">proxy</a> in around 20 proxies. And that single proxy that you found will most probably be overloaded and too slow for browsing your favorite sites like myspace, facebook, etc. This is because, most of the web proxies are hosted on cheap <a href="http://www.waikhom.com/proxy-hosting-services">proxy hosting</a> companies where proxies are overloaded. A single server will have some 50-100s of proxies which when overloaded will not only mess up their servers but waste your time. In fact, these proxies are so overloaded that when you try to browse a 50K sized website, it takes minutes. If it was me, I would get frustrated and never visit that proxy site again.<br />
<a href="http://hideipproxy.com"><img src="http://www.myipproxylist.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/hideip_screenshot-272x300.jpg" alt="Hide Ip" title="Hide Ip" width="272" height="300" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-68" /></a><br />
But there are few proxies which are good and reliable. Some of them are daveproxy.uk, ninjacloak.com, etc. Imagine, these proxies have been running for more than 2 years. These are not like the &#8220;create a proxy today and discard it next week&#8221; type of web proxies. These are considered premium proxies and users are loyal. I would always remember the names of such proxies as if I had to think of a good proxy. Besides, these are <a href="http://freeproxyinc.com">free proxies</a>, not like proxify and all. You&#8217;ll surely love it once you get your hands on it.</p>
<p>However, these are old proxy sites and must be already blocked by almost 99% of network filters. So, you need a new one but as reliable and good as these. Well, the new one is hideipproxy.com. <a href="http://hideipproxy.com">Hide Ip</a> is only a few weeks old and is still a new proxy which leaves it unaware to many of the network filters. It is fast and not overloaded. It runs on a 1GB dedicated Intel dual core server and has lots of bandwidth to accommodate its users. It supports SSL or secure browsing. And not like those quick proxies which get expired tomorrow, this proxy was created with the same intention as those of the premium proxies mentioned above. So, start using it, tell your friends and share it with everyone as you enjoy the surfing.</p>


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		<title>Proxy Server Inc &#8211; free web proxy servers for unblocking sites</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 18:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A proxy server is a web server which can receive and forward requests to another web server. A proxy server can be used as a web filter. All requests made through a proxy server can be filtered based on certain criteria. It can be used to remove malicious scripts and software from getting downloaded unknowingly [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A proxy server is a web server which can receive and forward requests to another web server. A <a href="http://proxyserverinc.com">proxy server</a> can be used as a web filter. All requests made through a proxy server can be filtered based on certain criteria. It can be used to remove malicious scripts and software from getting downloaded unknowingly into the client&#8217;s system. A proxy server can track all requests and mask the target server from the client system. As a result, the target server can&#8217;t extract the client&#8217;s information like ip address, location, etc.</p>
<p>One use of a <a href="http://www.proxywiky.com">proxy</a> server is to provide restricted access to wide area network to the client computer systems. An example implementation is in schools and colleges where a proxy server is used as the gateway to the open internet. While accessing the internet through the proxy server, it can check the packets and filter them based on certain rules. It also provides security and more control over the internal network.</p>
<p>Another implementation is in a web proxy where users can browse the web anonymously. Using a <a href="http://freeproxyinc.com">free proxy</a>, users can browse anonymously, hide their ip address and private information, bypass network filters, etc. These are also called <a href="http://www.myipproxylist.com">proxy sites</a> as they are websites which provide proxy services to the user. By using a web proxy, the user is also protected from malicious scripts, trojans, etc. A typical web proxy filters malicious scripts, applications, etc. and forwards safe content to the user.</p>
<p>Such web proxy servers are used by many users for different purposes. And there are numbers of proxy servers which are open for free use by public. But many of these proxies are either blocked or very slow or full of advertisements. It&#8217;s hard to find a good proxy which can be used for fast surfing without much trouble. But there are selective free proxies which have very low ads, high speed and fresh. These proxies are available at proxyserverinc.com which is a premium proxy list site for free proxy servers. You can use the proxies available there for free and enjoy the high speed browsing and anonymity. However, use of these web proxies for illegal purposes is strictly against the website terms and are sole responsibility of the user.</p>


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		<title>Gadgets and Plugins Review</title>
		<link>http://hawkstix.com/2008/10/gadgets-and-plugins-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:33:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are reading this, definitely you are using a computer or some electronic devices. Have you ever read how to optimize and tweak your device or the possibilities you can add to your device with gadgets and plugins. Anyway, here we are with one of the gadgets and plugins review site of internet. This [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are reading this, definitely you are using a computer or some electronic devices. Have you ever read how to optimize and tweak your device or the possibilities you can add to your device with gadgets and plugins. Anyway, here we are with one of the <a href=http://waikhom.com>gadgets and plugins</a> review site of internet. This site reviews the latest gadgets, plugins, PC tools and utilities so that you can have a brief idea of how good the gadget or plugin can be to your device. It helps you find the perfect choice for your device because it also states the compatibility of various softwares and products with various devices.<br />
So, if you need any new software or plugin for your device, you can head over there and find the perfect choice for your device. Besides, you will also find various plugins and addons for web softwares like wordpress and firefox etc.</p>


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		<title>paydayloans</title>
		<link>http://hawkstix.com/2008/04/paydayloans/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The craze of internet shopping is increasing day by day. Some of the reasons are: in USA many use internet and internet shopping is fast and comes in handy when you have very less time. But there is always a big question mark on the internet shopping, how safe is it and can it be [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The craze of internet shopping is increasing day by day. Some of the reasons are: in USA many use internet and internet shopping is fast and comes in handy when you have very less time. But there is always a big question mark on the internet shopping, how safe is it and can it be trusted.<br />
Many a times, the people pall in pray of crooks who cheat people and make quick money in the name of shopping. Often people buy those products which they never use in their lifetime. Sometimes the products they order, after using it, realize that it is not in a well condition. To get rid of these problems we need somebody or someone who can guide us towards the right direction, who can tell which product is good and which one is bad.<br />
Welcome to personalcashadvance.com. The website is all about comfort and convenience. There are many reasons why people need a <a href="http://www.personalcashadvance.com">payday loan</a> advance. The reasons are as varied as the face in this world. However, today there is absolutely no reason for people to leave the comfort and privacy of their homes in order to apply. personalcashadvance.com brings you this convenience without compromising the security of receiving a confidential fast cash loan to cover you until your next paycheck. personalcashadvance.com can be found placed in proud ranking on many of the Internet’s most respected directories and resources for payday cash advances. Online Loan approvals only take minutes.<br />
The payday loan staffs believe in total customer satisfaction and are specially trained for the hospitality.</p>


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		<title>List of proxy websites</title>
		<link>http://hawkstix.com/2008/03/list-of-proxy-websites/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A number of proxy websites are available for free at www.myipproxylist.com. These proxy websites can be easily used for unblocking sites like myspace and orkut without spending any money. Also there are selected lists of proxy sites for myspace and orkut which are categorized under &#8220;Myspace proxy sites&#8221; and &#8220;Orkut Proxy&#8221; respectively. The best thing [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A number of proxy websites are available for free at www.myipproxylist.com. These <a href="http://www.myipproxylist.com">proxy websites</a> can be easily used for unblocking sites like myspace and orkut without spending any money. Also there are selected lists of proxy sites for myspace and orkut which are categorized under &#8220;<a href="http://www.myipproxylist.com/myspace-proxy.html">Myspace proxy sites</a>&#8221; and &#8220;<a href="http://www.myipproxylist.com/orkut-proxy.html">Orkut Proxy</a>&#8221; respectively. The best thing about these proxies is that they are updated regularly – almost daily so that no broken proxies are displayed. They also provide a list of new proxies for those who wants to unblock sites like myspace from their schools and colleges. These <a href="http://www.myipproxylist.com">new proxies</a> are especially useful in places where old proxies get blocked too.<br />
Also, proxy owners can easily submit their proxy for free listing at the site. By listing their proxy on this site, the proxy owner will get enormous traffic for free. So, if you also have a proxy of your own, you can submit your proxy in this site to improve your site’s traffic.</p>


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		<title>American Gaming Supply &#8211; Poker Chips</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gaming is indeed a very great stuff. A typical combination of brain, patience, timing, skills and experience, gaming has been always the most soughed ways to spend the time. People go crazy and mad for games. Out of several games, gambling always had a lion share. It is popular from the very past. And with [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gaming is indeed a very great stuff. A typical combination of brain, patience, timing, skills and experience, gaming has been always the most soughed ways to spend the time. People go crazy and mad for games. Out of several games, gambling always had a lion share. It is popular from the very past. And with gambling, casinos got popular. Many people became rich over a night while many became bankrupt. This is not an easy game to play.<br />
American Gaming Supply provides a wide range of <a href="http://www.americangamingsupply.com">poker chips</a>. They carry <a href="http://www.discountpokershop.com/loose-poker-chips-c-12.html">poker chips </a>with denominations, without denominations, Nexgen Poker Chips, ProGen Chips, Paulson Poker Chips- which are the best poker chips out there, Nevada Jacks, Ceramic chips and also do custom or customize poker chips. Where they can put your company logo, initials, dollar amounts and just about anything to promote your business or use for your card games. We carry poker chips that weight from 7 grams to 15 grams.<br />
One can also purchase poker chips separately and add a aluminum case, cards and dealer button to your order. And you can buy the poker chips already in a set.<br />
American Gaming Supply also provides all sorts of poker tables, poker supplies, chip sets, plastic playing cards such as kem and copag cards, gambling supplies for your card room needs.</p>


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		<title>Links</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:27:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following are some proxy sites that can be used to unblock myspace, facebook etc. new proxies new proxy sites new myspace proxy unblock proxy free proxy sites internet proxy proxy tunnel proxy server list proxy orkut proxy websites bypass proxy servers anonymous web proxy anonymous proxy servers myspace proxy sites free proxy lists unblock myspace [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following are some proxy sites that can be used to unblock myspace, facebook etc.</p>
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<li><a href='http://newproxies.blogspot.com'>new proxies</a></li>
<li><a href='http://newproxysites.blogspot.com'>new proxy sites</a></li>
<li><a href='http://new-myspace-proxy.blogspot.com/'>new myspace proxy</a></li>
<li><a href='http://unblockproxy.blogspot.com/'>unblock proxy</a></li>
<li><a href='http://free-proxy-sites.blogspot.com/'>free proxy sites</a></li>
<li><a href='http://internet-proxy.blogspot.com/'>internet proxy</a></li>
<li><a href='http://proxytunnel.blogspot.com/'>proxy tunnel</a></li>
<li><a href='http://proxyserverlist.blogspot.com/'>proxy server list</a></li>
<li><a href='http://proxyorkut08.blogspot.com/'>proxy orkut</a></li>
<li><a href='http://proxywebsites.blogspot.com/'>proxy websites</a></li>
<li><a href='http://bypassproxyservers.blogspot.com/'>bypass proxy servers</a></li>
<li><a href='http://anonymous-web-proxy.blogspot.com/'>anonymous web proxy</a></li>
<li><a href='http://anonymousproxyservers.blogspot.com/'>anonymous proxy servers</a></li>
<li><a href='http://myspaceproxysites.blogspot.com/'>myspace proxy sites</a></li>
<li><a href='http://freeproxylists.blogspot.com/'>free proxy lists</a></li>
<li><a href='http://unblockmyspaceproxysites.blogspot.com/'>unblock myspace proxy sites</a></li>
<li><a href='http://freeproxyservers.blogspot.com/'>free proxy servers</a></li>
<li><a href='http://proxy-websites.blogspot.com/'> proxy websites</a></li>
<li><a href='http://proxy--site.blogspot.com/'>proxy site</a></li>
<li><a href='http://cgi--proxy.blogspot.com/'>cgi proxy site</a></li>
<li><a href='http://proxyvoting.blogspot.com/'>proxy voting</a></li>
<li><a href='http://orkutproxywebsite.blogspot.com/'>orkut proxy website</a></li>
<li><a href='http://newfacebookproxy.blogspot.com/'>new facebook proxy site</a></li>
<li><a href='http://freeproxyweb.blogspot.com/'>free proxy site</a></li>
<li><a href='http://freeproxysite.blogspot.com/'>free proxy site</a></li>
<li><a href='http://proxyserverlists.blogspot.com/'>proxy server lists</a></li>
<li><a href='http://anonymousproxies.blogspot.com/'>free anonymous proxies</a></li>
<li><a href='http://proxyorg.blogspot.com/'>proxy org</a></li>
<li><a href='http://myspaceproxylist.blogspot.com/'>myspace proxy list</a></li>
<li><a href='http://orkutproxyserver.blogspot.com'>orkut proxy server</a></li>
<li><a href='http://bypassproxies.blogspot.com/'>bypass proxies</a></li>
<li><a href='http://orkutproxylist.blogspot.com/'>orkut proxy list</a></li>
<li><a href='http://proxyserverslist.blogspot.com/'>free proxy server list</a></li>
<li><a href='http://munchausenproxy.blogspot.com/'>munchausen by proxy</a></li>
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		<title>Hide my ip address</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hide my ip address with free proxy lists is a free proxy list which contains many proxies from all around the world. In hide my ip with free proxy lists, you will find free proxies from many countries especially from US and UK. So, In Hide my ip address with free proxy list, you can [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.myipproxylist.com" title="hide my ip address with free proxy websites and free proxy lists">Hide my ip address with free proxy lists</a> is a free proxy list which contains many proxies from all around the world. In hide my ip with free proxy lists, you will find free proxies from many countries especially from US and UK. So, In Hide my ip address with <a href="http://www.freeproxy-list.com" title="free proxy lists, myspace proxy lists and orkut proxy lists">free proxy list</a>, you can choose a free proxy site from a particular country and use it to visit your destination site. In fact, you can easily use the site visit any site by hiding your ip address with an ip address of the server where the proxy site is located. So, you can easily hide your ip address.</p>
<p>Hide my ip address also has a feature called <a href="http://www.myipproxylist.com/find-my-ip-address.html" title="hide my ip address with free proxy websites and free proxy lists">find my ip address</a> which can be used to see your ip address. So, find my ip address, mask my ip address, hide my ip address and change my ip address are not to be worried anymore. In Hide my ip address with free proxy list, you can easily achieve these easily.</p>


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		<title>CONCRETE-The Basics</title>
		<link>http://hawkstix.com/2007/09/concrete-the-basics/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q What is concrete? How is it made? A Cement concrete is a composite material used for construction of various civil engineering structures. It is obtained by mixing the basic ingredients such as cement, fine aggregate (normally sand) and coarse aggregate (normally stone pieces) in required proportions. Water is added in the required measure and [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #009999">Q</span></strong> <a title="A2-Q1" name="A2-Q1"></a><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #009999">What is concrete? How is it made?</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #009999"> <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #663300">A</span></strong> <span style="font-family: Arial; color: #663300">Cement concrete is a composite material used for construction of various civil <a href="http://bobivibe.com">engineering </a>structures. It is obtained by mixing the basic ingredients such as cement, fine aggregate (normally sand) and coarse aggregate (normally stone pieces) in required proportions. Water is added in the required measure and the mixture is put into a mechanical mixer to achieve concrete. Concrete is poured into the formwork (mould made up of plywood, timber or steel plates) to get the desired shape. It is then vibrated to achieve proper compaction (uniform denseness). High temperature is generated through chemical reaction in this process. Curing (control of temperature) with water is essential to achieve the desired strength of concrete.  </span> &lt;</p>


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		<title>Wax Resist</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[To preserve white areas or lines in watermedia, try resists. If you use wax-based colored pencils, like Prismacolor, watercolor slides right off. Draw with a white crayon or drag candle or paraffin wax across rough paper to achieve texture. You&#8217;ll love the sparkle effect, but use sparingly. If you want to remove the wax, lay [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.bobivibe.com" title="waxres802.jpg"><img src="http://hawkstix.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/waxres802.jpg" alt="waxres802.jpg" /></a>To preserve white areas or lines in watermedia, try resists. If you use wax-based colored pencils, like Prismacolor, watercolor slides right off. Draw with a white crayon or drag candle or paraffin wax across rough paper to achieve texture. You&#8217;ll love the sparkle effect, but use sparingly. If you want to remove the wax, lay the painting face down on brown paper and run a warm iron over the back. The wax will transfer to the brown paper. For a fine line, place a sheet of wax paper (waxy side down) on your paper and draw on the wax paper with a sharp pencil, using enough pressure to transfer the wax line without cutting through the paper. Remember, when using clear or white wax resist, you can&#8217;t see the lines until you lay the wash. So be sure you know where you want your lines. You can also use liquid frisket, masking tape, oil pastel as a watercolor resist.</p>
<p><u><em>Hwakstix</em></u> sugesst you all to use this technique cause its really effective. Long live<u><em> Archimania</em></u>.</p>


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