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		<title>10 UFC Facts You May Not Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:22:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William York</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[10 Things you may not know about the UFC.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>10 Things you may not know about the UFC.</p>
<p>1. Original promoters of a Ultimate Fighting Championship longed for to embody such marvellous side shows as alligator moats as well as electric fences surrounding a ring. UFC Doctors of march warned opposite them due to a dangers a fighters could face.</p>
<p>2. The UFC was founded by Rorian Gracie as well as Arthur Davie. It was combined to foster a Gracie family&#8217;s armed forces humanities school. Before a UFC a Gracie&#8217;s were well known for mouth-watering fighters of any character to contest opposite a part of of a family or a singular of their students to infer which Gracie jiu-jitsu reigned supreme.</p>
<p>3. Originally Semaphore Entertainment Group, a association which purchased a UFC, was usually starting to reason a singular UFC event. The eventuality was so successful they rught away began to devise some-more tournaments. Good thing it was so successful.</p>
<p>4. With a difference of UFC 9, each UFC up until UFC eighteen used a contest character format. UFC twenty-three additionally used this format. Eight fighters would contest to begin out a tournament. The 4 winners would afterwards contest in semi-final matches. The dual semi-final winners would contest for a championship belt. If a warrior could not go on at any indicate an swap was brought in to take his place.</p>
<p>5. Early on a UFC would reason events in states but jaunty commissions to equivocate regulations. In a commencement there were no judges either. When judges were combined in a future there were no transparent parameters on how to decider a fight.</p>
<p>6. For a initial integrate UFC events, a referees had really small power. They could not even stop a fight. There usually role was to have certain which a couple of manners which existed were enforced. The usually manners at which time were no biting, fish hooking, eye gouging or twist grip strikes. Fortunately after a initial couple of events refs were authorised to stop fights.</p>
<p>7. In 2000 SEG as well as a UFC roughly went under. The face which SEG marketed a competition as heartless as well as full of blood roughly led to a UFC&#8217;s demise. Luckily an pledge fighter as well as upholder declared Dana White assured a Fertitta brothers to buy a unwell organization. The UFC has given flourished to unimaginable heights.</p>
<p>8. Dana White managed Chuck Liddell as well as Tito Ortiz in a early days of a UFC. He additionally owned 3 gyms in a Las Vegas area.</p>
<p>9. After most years of &#8220;bad blood&#8221; Dana White as well as Tito Ortiz were starting to solve things in a ring with a 3 turn fighting compare on Mar 24, 2007. Surprise, warn a quarrel never happened as Tito Ortiz was a no uncover at a import ins.</p>
<p>10. In 2006 a UFC generated $222,766,000 in revenue, braking a PPV industry&#8217;s all time jot down for a singular year of sales, leading wrestling as well as boxing. The largest events reached scarcely 800,000 viewers.</p>
<p>I gamble we didn&#8217;t know a little of those facts!</p>
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		<title>This Modern Furniture Will Astound You</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:54:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Stone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting Started with Bedding Choices: These days, times are hard.  Many of us want to add a new look to the same-old home that we've been looking at for a long time.  There are many ways to go about adding a bit of modern design and modern furniture to our home.  One of the easiest and cheapest ways to do this is to buy a new modern bedding set for your bedroom.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting Started with Bedding Choices: These days, times are hard.  Many of us want to add a new look to the same-old home that we&#8217;ve been looking at for a long time.  There are many ways to go about adding a bit of modern design and modern furniture to our home.  One of the easiest and cheapest ways to do this is to buy a new modern bedding set for your bedroom.</p>
<p>Which set is right for me?: Hundreds of designs exist for modern bedding, but you should choose one that fits the look and feel you are trying to have in your room.  If you are planning on eventually replacing your whole bedroom set with some modern furniture, try to pick a bedding set that will go with your current room as well as the one you have envisioned.</p>
<p>What to purchase: When starting from scratch, you will have to acquire an entire modern bedding set to get started.  The whole set consist of sheets, pillowcases, and a bed cover.  If you already have a bed cover, you can buy a duvet cover that will convert your more traditional look into one that is far more modern.  This will help you in recycling the existing bedding, and will prevent too much waste in the remodeling process.</p>
<p>Upon looking at the different choices available, you will find that the modern sets frequently incorporate geometric patterns and bold colors or more natural designs with muted earth tones.  The choice that you make will likely depend on the existing room color and your own personal preference. </p>
<p>Consider purchasing an entire modern bedding collection to get started, as this will give you all of the necessary pieces for the bed.  Once you have the set, you can add on other pieces to change it up a bit, such as extra sheet and pillowcase sets.   </p>
<p>Which Brand to Choose From: There are dozens of brands to choose from.  Plush Living, as an example, has many excellent styles to choose from.  These designs include  a modern damask pattern in a bold color selection, an over-sized leaf pattern, and a design that resembles the look of stone tiles.</p>
<p>Natural or artificial materials?: Most sheets these days are made from natural materials.  These are the perfect choice for modern bedding.  You can choose from reed bamboo sheet or organic cotton sheets; both of these give the feeling of a very luxurious sheet set.</p>
<p>Should my sheets have a pattern?: The usual option is to choose a sheet set that matches your bed cover.  However, you can also add a sheet set that is more neutral in color and style.  This will allow you to use the same sheets if you decide to get a different bed cover in the future.</p>
<p>What is the easiest way to spruce up a bedroom?: Regardless of the color or pattern options you pick, you can rest assured that modern bedding will provide a contemporary look and feel in your bedroom.  There are other changes that you can make for additional effects &#8211; such as adding more modern furniture to your bedroom &#8211;  a modern bedding set is the best place to get started.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking to find great deals on <a href='http://2modern.com'>modern furniture</a>, then visit www.2modern.com to find beautiful <a href='http://2modern.com/modern-furniture'>modern furniture</a> and other modern furnishings.</p>
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		<title>Utah Auto Sales For The Smart Consumer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob McCoy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a car can be really tricky.  No one wants to spend a lot of money on a lemon.  Finding the best car often starts with the Utah auto sales company that is being dealt with.  Some companies that sell cars are more prestigious than others, and finding the best one with the best cars is vital when looking to get the best deal on a vehicle.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for a car can be really tricky.  No one wants to spend a lot of money on a lemon.  Finding the best car often starts with the Utah auto sales company that is being dealt with.  Some companies that sell cars are more prestigious than others, and finding the best one with the best cars is vital when looking to get the best deal on a vehicle.</p>
<p>Picking the right company for you can be the hardest part. To make the process easier, turn to the Internet. You can look up all sorts of information about cars, car companies, ratings and more in the same amount of time it would take you to go on one test drive. </p>
<p>A search engine is where the search should start.  Typing in Utah auto sales&#8217; should give a person a lot of good companies to look.</p>
<p>If you can, find how Utah auto sales companies are ranked. These rankings tell shoppers how the company treats customers and what kind of quality they expect in the cars they sell. However, these rankings can be hard to get and sometimes are not listed at all, so shoppers can look elsewhere for this information. </p>
<p>The best place to find out about a company&#8217;s customer service is by researching customer reviews. These give insight into previous customers who have bought cars from this company. </p>
<p>These reviews can tell you what to expect from the company and give you an idea about what car companies you actually want to work with. Look for these reviews; they will really help you in your car hunt. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s almost time to head to your local Utah auto sales companies to see what they have to offer. Browsing car by car, however, can be time-consuming, so don&#8217;t leave the house just yet. </p>
<p>To avoid too much time spent in car lots, look up each company&#8217;s inventory online and see what cars they have that you might want. Most companies will offer this option to save you some time before you actually go to the lot. </p>
<p>So, you&#8217;ve done your research, you&#8217;ve checked out the inventories, and you&#8217;ve found a few cars you wouldn&#8217;t mind putting your name on. Call the company to make sure the car you want are still there, then head out the door to kick the tires and take it on a test drive. To all of you Utah car buyers, good luck!</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking to find great deals on <a>Utah Auto Sales</a> then the Doug Smith Autoplex is where you need to go. Visit www.heydoug.net to see one of the best hubs for <a href='http://www.heydoug.net/new-inventory/index.htm?reset=InventoryListing'>Utah Auto Sales</a> in Utah.</p>
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		<title>Investing In Tax Foreclosure Properties</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:39:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When a person can no longer make payments on their mortgage loan, their houses become what is known as tax foreclosure properties. The process after that is fairly simple. First of all, a court order is obtained to lock out the mortgage owner's rights to the house and to stop the mortgage. After this, the property is sold off at auction, or at a fraction of the original price. When someone purchases homes that were foreclosed, it is known as foreclosure investment. Usually, these properties are purchased at around half their market value.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When a person can no longer make payments on their mortgage loan, their houses become what is known as tax foreclosure properties. The process after that is fairly simple. First of all, a court order is obtained to lock out the mortgage owner&#8217;s rights to the house and to stop the mortgage. After this, the property is sold off at auction, or at a fraction of the original price. When someone purchases homes that were foreclosed, it is known as foreclosure investment. Usually, these properties are purchased at around half their market value.</p>
<p>After an investor has purchased a property, they then resell it to a new buyer for the full market value. To make these kinds of purchases, investors need to have a lot of up-front working capital or an investor backing them. Before any of this is done, it is necessary to become well acquainted with the statutes of real estate in their area.</p>
<p>When people decide to make an investment by purchasing tax foreclosure property it is important for them to search for local resources to get information and resources. Pick a source that is reliable and seek additional books, pamphlets websites and print resources.</p>
<p>Visit your local library and take advantage of the free resources available to you there. Evaluate as much material as possible before spending any money. Every weekend, you can find open houses in your area.Visit these regularly. Even with the cost of time and gas, it is one of the best ways to determine property values in an area.</p>
<p>Look into attending a real estate course before investing in any foreclosed properties. Most of the time, a Real Estate Licensing School will subsidize the course for you. Though there will be an upfront cost, the information gained usually worth anything you pay for it. Before hand, check to make sure that there are no hidden fees charged to an individual who chooses not to get a license and work for the company that is providing the course.</p>
<p>When choosing to become a tax foreclosure properties investor, doing the proper research before hand will help you to avoid scams. Watch out for people who want to charge you thousands of dollars for information or tools that are readily available, and oftentimes free. Seminars teaching real estate tactics tend to be expensive and are often not necessary.</p>
<p>Not to say that all companies that charge a fee are scams. There are several companies out there that charge a fee of just a few dollars a month and send they regularly send you tax foreclosure information specific to your area. Watch out for companies that want to charge you a large membership fee to join, as these are usually scams.</p>
<p>Investors can make good profits from choosing to buy and sell tax foreclosure properties. It is important to become knowledgeable and educated about real estate without spending a lot of cash. Thoroughly investigate any real estate program that costs money and make sure the source is legitimate. Take advantage of free information available at the library and open houses.</p>
<p>If you want to find out more about <a href="http://www.noriskinvestor.com">Tax Foreclosure Properties</a>, then visit No Risk Investor and see how to choose from among the best <a href='http://www.noriskinvestor.com/tax-lien-tax-deed-sales-investing-marketplace/properties-for-sale'>Tax Lien Foreclosure Properties.</a></p>
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		<title>Kids Shorts: A Summer Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:03:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claybourne Housman</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My wife and I searched for a store that offered good deals on kids&#8217; shorts. We searched through clothing stores on the Internet before finally giving up and heading to the local stores to see if they carried what we were looking for.</p>
<p>Actual shopping was even less productive than online shopping, so we decided to go back home and try the Web again. On the way home, we drove past a store in Provo that looked like it could have what we were looking for, so I pulled over and we went inside.</p>
<p>Right when we entered, we were greeted by a store employee, who asked if we needed any help. I told her no and that we would find her if we needed anything. Then I headed to the boys section at the back of the store.</p>
<p>They had all sorts of options in this store. I was impressed and began to sift through the mass amount of options before me. They had all sorts of sizes and colors.</p>
<p>I then gave a few items to my son to try on, but they all seemed to fit a little funny. We talked to another shopper there who told us he also had trouble finding clothes here that fit just right.</p>
<p>He told us of an online store that has an array of products that he has had nothing but good experiences with. He gave me the web site and told me to check it out. He mentioned that they have a ton of kid shorts.</p>
<p>This was great news. I had looked in many different places, in town and online, for what we needed and just hadn&#8217;t found anything for my son. We quickly left the store so I could go home and check out the web site.</p>
<p>I got online and checked out the website. It was as good as I&#8217;d heard. We ended up buying a lot of the boys&#8217; school clothes for the entire year, and I even bought some things for my baby nephew. They had a great selection and good prices.</p>
<p>This store is great for anyone who&#8217;s looking for kids&#8217; clothes, especially boys. I loved it and will be shopping there again when the boys need more clothes. I have also told all of my friends about it, and many of them have gone there to do their shopping as well.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking to find great deals on <a href='http://www.coolaidbrigade.com'>kids shorts</a>, then visit www.coolaidbrigade.com to find great <a href='http://www.coolaidbrigade.com/boys-pants-swimwear-quiksilver-jackets/boys-shorts.html'>kids shorts</a> and other cool-kid apparel.</p>
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		<title>Royce Gracie In The UFC</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:03:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Connor Smith</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Ultimate Fighting Championship</p>
<p>Brainchild of Rorion Gracie and Art Davie, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was an eight-man single-elimination tournament with very few rules that would award $50,000 to the winner. The basic premise was to find out how different styles of martial arts would fare against each other. Art Davie placed ads in martial arts magazines and sent letters to anyone in any martial arts directory he could find to recruit competitors for the event. Among the takers were kickboxer Patrick Smith, Pancrase fighter Ken Shamrock, and Savate world champion Gerard Gordeau.</p>
<p>While Art Davie felt that Royce&#8217;s older brother Rickson Gracie, who was stronger and more skilled than Royce, was the obvious choice as the Jiu-Jitsu representative, Rorion Gracie chose the younger Royce to represent the family style.</p>
<p>In his first match, Royce defeated journeyman boxer Art Jimmerson. He tackled him to the ground using a baiana (morote-gari or double-leg) and obtained the dominant &#8220;mounted&#8221; position, also pinning Jimmerson&#8217;s left arm around the boxer&#8217;s own neck. Mounted and with only one free arm Jimmerson conceded defeat, mostly due to frustration rather than submission.</p>
<p>In the semi-finals, Royce fought Ken Shamrock, who showed excellent grappling skills in his first-round submission win over Patrick Smith. Royce immediately rushed Shamrock, who sprawled effectively and got on top of Royce. Shamrock then grabbed Royce&#8217;s ankle and sat back to attempt the same finishing hold he used to finish his first match, but Royce rolled on top of him and secured a rear choke that forced Shamrock to tap the mat in submission. Shamrock has later stated that Gracie used his gi suit as a tool for ligature strangulation to perform the submission, protesting the fact that he was not allowed to wear his wrestling shoes because the event organisers had stated that it could be used as a weapon, feeling that the rules for the tournament were created to favor Gracie. Royce disputed the claim and said he had used a no-gi choke, meaning that there is no need to use his gi to apply this choke.</p>
<p>In the finals, Royce defeated Savate World Champion Gerard Gordeau (who broke his hand in the first round of the tournament against Teila Tuli), taking his opponent to the ground and securing a rear choke.</p>
<p>Over the next year, Royce Gracie continued fighting in the UFC, obtaining submission wins over fighters such as Patrick Smith, 250 pound (113 kg) European Judo Champion Remco Pardoel, and Kimo Leopoldo. His final UFC victory was in a match that lasted for 16 minutes (there were no rounds or time limits at the time), during which he was continuously pinned underneath 260 pound (118 kg) wrestler Dan Severn. To end the match, Royce locked his legs in a triangle choke for a submission victory. The match extended beyond the pay-per-view time-slot and viewers, who missed the end of the fight, demanded their money back.</p>
<p>Time limits were re-introduced into the sport in 1995 and MMA legend Ken Shamrock would become the first fighter to survive Royce Gracie&#8217;s submission attack and earn a draw. The match lasted for 30 minutes and a 5-minute overtime. Fans have been calling for a rematch ever since. The draw sparked much debate and controversy as to who would have won the fight had judges determined the outcome, or had there been no time limits, as by the end of the fight Royce&#8217;s right eye was swollen shut. However, the swollen eye was a result of a standing punch due to a sudden change of the rules in which both of the fighters were restarted on the feet. After this fight the Gracies left the UFC.</p>
<p>At UFC 45 in November 2003, at the ten year anniversary of the UFC, Ken Shamrock and Royce Gracie became the first inductees into the UFC Hall of Fame. UFC President Dana White said; &#8220;We feel that no two individuals are more deserving than Royce and Ken to be the charter members. Their contributions to our sport, both inside and outside the Octagon, may never be equaled. 	&#8221;</p>
<p>Royce&#8217;s official UFC record when he left did include one loss. In the second round of UFC 3 Royce was to face fighter Harold Howard in the semi-finals. Although Royce came out to the ring, he was dehydrated as a result of his first round match against Kimo Leopoldo. The announcers of UFC 3 stated that Gracie&#8217;s shoulder had been hurt in the previous round. Before the Howard match began, Royce&#8217;s corner threw in the towel.</p>
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		<title>Business Solutions With Quality Management Software</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:32:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James Purcell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is the expression "out-of-the-box" simply a lame profanity in your workplace environment? Inside a lot of working environments out-of-the-box options have a bad reputation and for good reason. Imagining that an out-of-the-box solution will probably meet the requirements of different corporations is much like attempting to fly to the moon on your son's model rocket. This is simply guaranteed to lead to disappointment---despite good intentions. Even though an out-of-the-box alternative claims to meet the needs of a vertical niche, there are still the distinctions that it may not satisfy.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is the expression &#8220;out-of-the-box&#8221; simply a lame profanity in your workplace environment? Inside a lot of working environments out-of-the-box options have a bad reputation and for good reason. Imagining that an out-of-the-box solution will probably meet the requirements of different corporations is much like attempting to fly to the moon on your son&#8217;s model rocket. This is simply guaranteed to lead to disappointment&#8212;despite good intentions. Even though an out-of-the-box alternative claims to meet the needs of a vertical niche, there are still the distinctions that it may not satisfy.</p>
<p>Off-the-shelf configurability is seen as the positive resolution for all companies that require a remedy relatively quickly but also desire to ensure that the solution can be configured to fulfill a number of needs or control specific operations. Off-the-shelf configurable solutions provide core basics which are the &#8220;general rule&#8221; for specific industries while simultaneously providing &#8220;legroom&#8221; for configurability.</p>
<p>Quality management systems and QMS software means integration services. Off-the-shelf configurability may loosely apply to the integration capabilities of quality management systems. As an example, if one software company&#8217;s quality management systems might be incorporated together with ERP (enterprise resource management), CRM (customer resource management), MES (manufacturing execution systems) and/or PDM (product data management) a lot of companies might consider the added &#8220;configurability&#8221; as a must-have bonus to the remedy itself.</p>
<p>Genuine customization, though definitely much more expensive than it&#8217;s off-the-shelf counterparts, definitely presents an opportunity for software developers and industry specialists to examine, converse and truly see &#8220;eye to eye.&#8221; The type of discussions and subsequent technologies that are the &#8220;brain children&#8221; of these varieties of endeavors may without a doubt be superior to other options.</p>
<p>Having said that, financial interests need to be weighed and it is often many times more challenging to forecast a speedy (and solid) return on investment from this type of remedy. Another problem to the customized solution is the supervision of the project&#8217;s logistics. For both the corporation and quality management systems developers, a customized software development venture is an very large undertaking. Simply figuring out the associated expenses can certainly be a task for a virtual Sherlock Holmes.</p>
<p>Individualized remedies likewise present the trouble of predicting long term maintenance customization requirements which might turn out to be essential as a business grows and evolves. For organizations that plan on substantial amounts of fast expansion and development, an off-the-shelf configurable alternative which is developed to expand is most likely the perfect option. Cost estimates also vary widely from customization &#8220;bidders.&#8221;Firms looking for a quality management system need to talk to bidders&#8217; references and must decide whether the developers have specialized experience with specific sectors.</p>
<p>Another consideration for solely customized solutions is the knowledge offered on both sides of the discussion table. Not only should the software developers be able to communicate effectively and ask the proper questions but in-house experts should know their companies processes inside and out and ought to have a thorough understanding of what areas of their company need to be improved before the customized solution is &#8220;set in stone.&#8221; If either side of the table falters in the course of necessary communication efforts, years of programming and reprogramming as well as thousands (or hundreds of thousands of dollars) might literally be flushed down the customizable drain.</p>
<p>For a lot of firms off-the-shelf configurable solutions is going to be far better solutions in comparison with their out-of-the-box alternatives and most likely a lot more efficient than purely customized solutions.</p>
<p>If you are looking for <a href="http://www.mastercontrol.com/quality-management-software/quality-management-system.html">quality management system </a> software, Master Control can help you out. Using a QMS system and <a href="http://www.mastercontrol.com/quality-management-software/qms-software.html">QMS software </a>, integration is very easy. Learn more right now!</p>
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		<title>Automatic Identification Systems On Boats Is Important To Safer Boating</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:04:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Judd Dudson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An Automatic Identification System, or AIS, is a device that helps to identify boats and vessels by sending out a continuous VHF signal that transmits basic information about that vessel such as its name, locations, type, &amp; call sign.</p>
<p>The transponded information can then be received by other vessels to help them to determine its course and speed. As the VHF signals come in, the receivers are able to display all AIS-equipped vessels that are transmitting within a certain range. It helps to reduce the chances of collisions on the water by moving water vessels that have the systems. . The data that is received by other AIS-enabled ships is most of the time shown on a computer screen or positioned as an overlay on a chart plotter. This helps to confirm radar readout.</p>
<p>Navigators and crew members who are on-watch depend on it to make important waterway navigation decisions in terms of course and speed. Maritime search and rescue operations can be made much easier by automated identification devices that will specify the exact location of the distressed vessel regardless time of day or the weather conditions.</p>
<p>Dangerous situations can be avoided by programming the system to track specific vessels. This information can be exchanged automatically by the ships captains allowing for safer navigation. The International Maritime Organization requires these safety devices on all passenger and large shipping vessels (over 300 ton) to use the system. It is not required for recreational boats but it is increasingly becoming more popular. Worldwide, 40,000 vessels are thought to be equipped with this special marine technology. The numbers are increasing everyday.</p>
<p>The number one use is for avoiding collisions. The tracking does not work alone. VHF radio communications can be limited and considering the fact that every vessel isn&#8217;t required to have it, it is not the perfect solution. It is not an automated collision avoidance system as defined by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS). In the hands of a skilled captain however, it is one of many tools utilized for safe travel. </p>
<p>During sea navigation, identifying other ships in the area is crucial for captains to make the best decisions on any voyage. That likewise does not mean that all other forms of navigational observation is thrown away. There is certainly, of course, visual observation where the captain will often make use of binoculars to spot far away obstacles or boats. There can also be acoustic observational warnings that a captain has to listen for such as horns, whistles, or VHF broadcast. Finally, there is radar or Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) that can provide important navigational information to enhance what the AIS is plotting. Despite having all this technology, mishaps can even now happen. It is frequently because of time delays and limitations of radar or even just plain human error whenever this takes place. The graphical charts and all the other observational tools must be utilized if water travel is to be safe and AIS is a small part of that.</p>
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		<title>Useful Moving Blankets</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:13:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Moses Malcom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Moving can be a stressful and tedious task of making sure none of your belongings or furniture is damaged. Unfortunately it does happen and it is not always easy to fix. But there is one easy way to avoid damage to your things and that is using moving blankets.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Moving can be a stressful and tedious task of making sure none of your belongings or furniture is damaged. Unfortunately it does happen and it is not always easy to fix. But there is one easy way to avoid damage to your things and that is using moving blankets.</p>
<p>Moving blankets come in large and small sizes to protect all of your different belongings; they fit around furniture and other items snugly and protect from damage as well as dirt, dust and water.</p>
<p>The moving blankets have straps to secure them around furniture. When you are done moving, you can use the blankets to protect cars, boats or furniture stored in the garage.</p>
<p>The type of moving blanket you need depends on what you want to protect. You can choose from different sizes; the most common size is the 72&#215;80 inch blanket. You also can choose from lighter or heavier as well as woven, non-woven and burlap materials.</p>
<p>The usual color is blue or multi-colored and the lightweight moving blankets come in a light blue. You can normally buy them as singles or in dozen packs. The price range of these moving blankets ranges from $6.99 for the lightweight blankets to $15.99 for the heavier furniture pads.</p>
<p>Another way to use moving blankets is to cover the floor of the moving van with a heavyweight woven blanket, thus eliminating the risk of damage from the rough floor to your wood furniture. Once you arrive, you can move the furniture by pulling the pad without worrying about damaging the furniture.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re moving your furniture in the back of a truck, use the moving blankets to cover the load and protect your possessions from sun, wind, water and dust.</p>
<p>These moving blankets are made to protect your belongings and will last a lifetime. Use them for protecting your items in storage, cover your vehicle to protect it from the elements, or use it to protect your furniture while moving from place to place.</p>
<p>These blankets can even handle being used in a warehouse or to protect machinery when it&#8217;s not in use. Keep your belongings in good shape by keeping them protected with these specially made moving blankets. They are a cheap solution to keeping your possessions undamaged.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking to find great deals on <a href='http://www.shipperssupplies.com'>moving blankets</a> and other shipping supplies then visit www.ShippersSupplies.com to see the <a href='http://www.shipperssupplies.com/MovingBlanketsSupplies'>moving blankets</a> they offer.</p>
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		<title>What To Know When Buying A Utah County Auto</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:48:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Parsons</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Used car dealerships are everywhere in Utah. Finding the right used car dealership that offers safe, dependable cars and backs up the car with warranties and inspections &#8211; well, those are a little less common. </p>
<p>There are great used car dealers that make buying a Utah County auto a much easier task. Consider a few factors when looking for that dealer, and you&#8217;ll find the one you want to use to buy a car. </p>
<p>Make sure that the dealer has a good reputation for selling quality automobiles. Ask around and get different opinions on good used Utah County Auto dealerships. Use the internet and check out different websites and their customer reviews and testimonials. Customer reviews are one of the best ways to get an idea of the overall experience you can expect.</p>
<p>You want a dealership that inspects all the vehicles before putting them out for sale. These inspections should be comprehensive enough to ensure the vehicle is safe and runs properly. </p>
<p>Dealers that inspect their vehicles before selling them value how good their cars really are, not just how many cars are on the lot. A dealer may have thousands of cars for you to choose from, but if he can&#8217;t vouch for the quality of the car, the quantity doesn&#8217;t matter. </p>
<p>Warranties are important to consider when buying a Utah County auto. You want a warranty that provides coverage for a certain number of days or a certain number of miles. An average warranty runs for 30 days or 3,000 miles. Make sure you know exactly what the warranty covers. Look for the most comprehensive warranty, which means you&#8217;ll pay less if something goes wrong. </p>
<p>Look for a dealership with its own automotive repair center. Warranty repairs will be quicker and easier to complete, since the work will be done on the let. Dealerships with repair centers also are more likely to have extensively inspected and repaired the vehicles on their lot before trying to sell them. </p>
<p>Repairs not covered by the warranty may be less expensive because you can take your auto to the dealer and let their mechanics fix it instead of finding a private mechanic. </p>
<p>Buying a Utah County Auto does not have to be a difficult experience. Take your time and put forth effort in choosing a reputable dealership with quality vehicles. Do your research before making a purchase and know exactly what you are purchasing. Keep in mind that quality means more than quantity.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking to find great deals on new and used cars and trucks, then <a href='http://www.heydoug.net/carfinder/index.htm'>Utah County dealerships</a> like Doug Smith are where you need to go. Visit www.heydoug.net to see one of the best <a href='http://www.heydoug.net/new-inventory/index.htm?reset=InventoryListing'>Utah County dealerships</a> in Utah.</p>
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