Essential Rock Climbing Techniques

By Gareth Hanson

I would like to take this opportunity to talk about core rock climbing techniques. Essential for any rock climber wanting to have a rounded game.

When I first started rock climbing I was amazed when I watched experienced climbers using impossibly small holds, as they progressed up routes that I could only dream of completing. I thought they must have spent years developing incredible strength in their fingers. Only now, after learning from those people, do I understand how it's done.

Learn where your centre of gravity lies

Once you start to climb steep routes, you will discover the importance of finding your body's centre of gravity. If you can get your centre of gravity closer to the wall, you'll find holding on much easier. If you're hanging on with one hand, turn your opposite shoulder and hip into the wall, you'll feel your grip much stronger. You can also use your legs as counterweights,when you're stood on one foot and you feel unbalanced, you can point your other foot in the opposite direction to the direction that you feel you're going to fall. This is called 'flagging'.

Focus on your feet

Most climbing newbies focus far too much on their hands (especially people who have strong arms and hands). Always get your feet into position before moving your hands, your climbing will immediately improve. Focus on getting them into a position which means you will be balanced when you move up. You will be amazed how much your feet actually come into play, even on really overhanging routes. If you feel like you're struggling with your grip, push from your feet, forcing your hips towards the wall. It will almost always relieve the pressure on your fingers.

Keep your arms straight

Putting weight on bent arms will stress your muscles. In no time at all they will be pumped up and you'll be struggling to hold on. Try hanging on your skeleton. If when you're stood on a hold and the hand holds are too low to keep your arm straight, bend your legs. Your leg muscles are strong and less likely to become fatigued.

Don't forget your breathing

Rock climbing in situations where you're under pressure (all climbers have experienced fear at some point). Many hold their breath when they get stressed. This is the worst thing to do. Breathe deeply to control your anxiety. Take a deep breathe then exhale forcefully when you move.

Focusing on these core techniques will improve your game. If you ever find yourself struggling, refer back to them and it will help you through. - 31489

About the Author:

Gareth Hanson is an avid UK rock climber and blogger. For further rock climbing techniques, crags, routes and equipment reviews, visit his UK rock climbing blog.

The Benefits Of The Razor Scooter

By Owen Jones

The Razor scooter is a fantastic suggestion for everybody wanting to stay healthy. These days loads of people are office-bound and we all appear to have a reduced amount of time for simply going out for a stroll, which is the age-old therapy for gaining a few pounds. The Razor scooter can assist you here.

How frequently have you said to yourself, 'I haven't got time to walk' or 'I can't be bothered to walk' and then have jumped in the automobile instead? But what if you had a Razor scooter handy? You could simply scooter down to the store or the park. You could take the dog for more walks and at a snappier speed too, something your dog will surely be thankful for.

The Razor A series or its bigger siblings, the Razor Pro or Razor Cruiser, are not expensive, costing between $40 and $60, cheaper still at Amazon or eBay, yet they will quickly save you hundreds of dollars on gas. After all, starting a vehicle is usually the most costly part of a short trip.

The Razor scooter is also very versatile. Weighing in at approximately six pounds, anybody could carry it without difficulty up or down a couple of stairs or lift it in or out of the trunk of a car. But not only that, it folds up too, so that the whole scooter is only a couple of feet long by six inches high by six inches wide. It will without difficulty fit in a passage sideboard or the boot of a car.

Your Razor scooter could be utilized in numerous ways to save you money and keep you trimmer. For example, if you need a loaf of bread, you could jump on your scooter. You could take you dog to the park. You could scooter with your kids 'in a pack'. You could put a Razor scooter in the boot of your car and scooter the last half a mile into school. And every time you get on that scooter, you are burning not gas but fat!

Think of it that way. You are saving energy and money and burning your surplus calories at the same time. You are also exercising your legs and raising your metabolism and heart rate too. That is everything the bank manager and the doctor suggested all rolled into one . And you will be in first-class company too.

Do you know who else's children ride Razor scooters? Well, there's Al Pacino's twins for a start. Now, Al Pacino is not short of a few dollars, I'm sure, so you can be assured that he's going to be looking for the finest for his kids, isn't he? And Lisa Kudrow and her son. And Liv and Cal, progeny of Julianne Moore and Bart Freundlich. You would be forgiven for saying, 'Aw well, they got theirs for free!' and that may be true, but at approximately $40 who cares?

The benefits in saved motor fuel and increased exercise make the Razor scooter a must-have necessity in my opinion. So, take another look at the Razor scooter and remember that someone's birthday is coming up in a little while. - 31489

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Shark Dives In Australia

By Morten Elm

If you are thinking about diving with sharks, Australia might not be the first place that comes into mind. But you can actually find some great shark diving in Australia.

Australia is the place for everything from a simple one-day aquarium shark dive to a several-day live-aboard scuba shark diving expedition. It is also possible to try cage diving.

Have you always wanted to try scuba diving among wobbygong sharks and grey nurse sharks? Then you should head to South West Rocks; voted as one of the ten best scuba dive sites in Australia. The area is rarely affected by current and you can dive close to steep walls to an average depth of 30 meters.

But if you want the largest thrill of them all, a great white shark dive, you do not have to go to South Africa. Australia is a superb place for this special kind of scuba diving.

If you want to try great white shark cage diving in Australia, one option is to go on a shark scuba diving expedition from Sydney. But the main departure point for great white shark cage dives is Port Lincoln and Adelaide in South Australia.

Both places are great departure points from live-aboard expeditions to great white shark diving spots. From either Adelaide or Port Lincoln you sail to the Southern Ocean around the Neptune Islands. And even though you are doing the trip to see the great white shark, you can also find a lot of other interesting animals like dolphins, fur seals and many bird species. Even the beautiful and rare Australian sea lion can be seen around the islands.

So if you never have tried a great white shark cage dive and you are on vacation in Australia, you have the option to try it for the first time.

If you are not into several days of shark diving expeditions, a more easy way to dive with sharks are in an aquarium. Australia has several places to do that; like Melbourne, Sydney and the Sunshine Coast.

Normally you are offered an introduction to diving (if you are not a certified diver). Certified scuba diver can normally skip the pool practice. After the practice and introduction to the sharks, you are brought down in the big tanks. Often it is also possible to feed the sharks. And your family can watch you from the outside.

So if you think a great white shark dive is a little too thrilling and difficult, an aquarium shark dive is a great way to see those amazing animals close up.

If you are going to Australia, you can have a great shark dive; no matter if you choose the ultimate great white shark dive or a more normal aquarium shark dive. - 31489

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Morten Elm is writing about diving with great white sharks in the Shark Diving Guide. Here you can also read more about Australia diving with great white sharks.

Take a Deep Breath

By Kubassek Jay

One of the many invaluable gifts of living in a city like New York is the remarkably inspiring amount of cultural diversity. The streets hum and croon, with the unique syncopated pulse of what feels like the promise of fulfilled hope. Like a melodic jazz score, the citizens of this commonwealth of opportunity ride the alluring current of absolute possibility. A city teeming with people from somewhere else.

Everyday, I am lucky to bear witness to this magnificent composition of human experience. I am able to see, without the obstruction of the polished metal and glass of a car, the real presence of a dynamic variety of people. Their smiles and their frowns, the joys they cannot hide, the embraces. All of this, expanding the canvas and color of how I understand and appreciate not only human existence, but my own.

I say this because I feel too often we are conditioned to believe that our personal happiness, our salvation as some would say, is "Elsewhere." A contingency or circumstance that is invariably located in the future. Dependent upon some item, or goal that lies ahead or behind, but not within us. The feeling that "if only I had this....then I would be happy."

I would rather argue that the contentment we seek is never divided from us. But rather, it lies in the "Now" of our everyday lives. This, for me, is a notion of complete "Presence". We often are riddled with compulsive thinking: bills, schedules, problems in need of resolution. These can become overwhelming parts of our existence, making us feel like slaves to our mind.

The next time you feel this way (which probably be soon) attempt to separate yourself from your mind. After all, you are not your mind. You are much more. Listen to your thoughts with your whole body. Don't analyze, just listen. Even in motion, there is a stillness of self that can be called upon to harmonize our being at any time. In Zen teachings, it's called the Satori, the gift of total presence. Real transformation doesn't occur outside of our bodies, it is within. I would be lying if I said I was able to practice this all of the time, but a consistent effort will transform how your days and nights are experienced.

Think back to a moment when a surge, of what YOU felt to happiness, came upon you. Imagine how every extremity in your body felt, the energy, the warmth, whatever it may have been. Our bodies are in constant dialogue with ourselves, all we must do, is attempt to listen.

Consider this, a single human cell, that measures 1/1000 of an inch, contains instructions that would fill 1,000 books of 600 pages each. (staggering isn't it).

What does this mean? We have an astronomic amount of intelligence at work in our bodies at every given moment. Be in communication with your natural self, don't just interact. Communication is about being in "communion" with something. An ally of sorts. The next time you experience a situation that you might find troublesome, accept that moment as though you have chosen it. Work with it, not against it.

The possibilities of our existence are, and always will be, within us at every moment. The invitation never expires, and the internal knock at the door will always be there, silently beckoning that you enter, it's time to step inside.

All my best,

Jay Kubassek - 31489

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The Scooters of Your Youth

By Owen Jones

The Razor A scooter ... What does that phrase conjure up in your mind? If you have children, I'm certain that you've heard of the Razor A scooter series, but they weren't around when we were kids. However, the concept was, even though I forget the brand names from my youth.

I loved my two-wheeled, kick-powered scooter when I was young. Mum and Dad had their car, my older siblings had their bicycles and I had my scooter. It didn't go fast, but then, I didn't go far either, but it was a vehicle, of sorts and it gave that feeling of freedom. I had my wheels and I was on the move!

Well, the modern variety of that scooter is the Razor A scooter series. And they really are modern too! They are a long chalk from the simple scooters of years ago. The Razor A scooter series was brought out in the year 2000 and is sturdy, strong, collapsible and safe.

The Razor A scooter series comes in several guises to accommodate various age groups, abilities and pockets. For example, the Razor A scooter is meant for children of six years and older, while the Razor A2 scooter, the Razor A3 scooter and the Razor Pro scooter are intended for older, heavier, more demanding and more skilful riders. With prices starting at about $25 none of them is over-priced.

The Razor A scooter series is made from aircraft-grade light aluminium and weighs in at just six pounds. That's light enough for any small child to be able to carry, if required, without risk of strain. It is also collapsible, which means that it is easy to carry under your arm, in the trunk of your car or on the bus. Storage is a cinch too.

The Razor A scooter range is height-adjustable too in that the handlebars can be raised as your child grows up or if an older sibling wants a go. It also has a heavy-duty braking system, which is obviously quite important as these scooters will easily travel at speeds of five or six mph on the flat and much more on a slope. Going down hill, that is.

The Razor A scooter series also has lesser and greater stable companions. The Razor Kiddie Kick is intended for children younger than six and has a third wheel for greater stability, although it is equally as robust and durable as the Razor A scooter series. The Razor A scooter series is intended for 'young-minded' people from the age of six. I say 'young-minded' because it is quite the fashion now, to keep one in the car and scooter the last mile or two into work or college. That mile or two every day will save you fuel and give you extra exercise over a prolonged period of time. After all, it all adds up, doesn't it?

Furthermore, for those who want a bit more power, there are the Razor E100(S), Razor E200(S) and the Razor E300(S), which are electrically powered scooters. The (S) denotes that they have a seat fitted.

So, why not introduce your kid to the concept of mobility with a Razor A scooter? Give your child the chance to look back on his or her youth in 20-30 years time and remember zooming about at three-five mph on a Razor A scooter. - 31489

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Dressing for the Mountain: A Beginner's Guide to Snowboarding Clothing

By Damian Papworth

Getting ready for a day of snowboarding can be a daunting task for anyone who isn't from a snowy wintery environment. But whether or not you're a seasoned snowboarder or a newbie from Florida who's never even seen snow, it's easy to learn the right way to dress not just to impress, but to survive out on the slopes.

Before you can even think about your board, it's important to get the right clothing for a day on the mountain. There are two crucial steps to keep in mind when dressing yourself for a day of snowboarding: remember to layer, and cotton kills.

Don't even think about including cotton in your snowboarding outfits! It absorbs water rather than wicking it away and will generally cause at best discomfort and at worth death. There's no exaggerating about how harmful cotton is. Avoid it at all costs.

The purpose of layering is to be prepared for any sort of weather at the drop of a hat (but please don't drop yours). Sometimes, storms will creep up, and it will be important to have layers for maximum warmth. Other times, noon on the slopes, especially during the start or the end of a season on a sunny mountain, will require removing some layers as to not get too sweaty.

Long underwear and non-cotton socks make up the first layer to any snowboarding outfit, known as the core or initial layer. The purpose of this layer is to wear material that clings closely, but comfortably, to your body, keeping the heat trapped in. The thinness also makes the layers that come afterwards feel and appear a lot less bulky.

The insulation, or middle, layer is for staying warm and keeping that core heat locked in for a day out on the slopes. Snowboarding pants, snowboarding boots, and a sweater or pull-over of some sort make up the middle layer. Pants should fit into the boots for a minimum chance of getting a leg full of snow, and boots should lace up firmly without pinching the feet.

The final touch for any snowboarding outfit is the outer layer, where it's the most important to look cool, too, if that's something you have in mind. Thankfully, with a world of designers making snowboarding jackets for all styles, from vintage cool to contemporary chic, it's simple to get something right up your alley. Just be sure that the jacket has a shell that will keep snow from getting in if you take a spill, and try to get one with a hood that folds out at a moment's notice in case of a particularly bad dumping of snow while out on the mountain.

The outer layer of snowboarding clothing also consists of your goggles and gloves, which are equally important. Gloves are a must-have item because your hands will spend time touching the snow and the cold lift poles, and should be waterproof and easy to fasten tightly at the wrists to prevent any snow leakage. Sometimes in very cold conditions, riders wear additional wool gloves inside of their synthetic, waterproof gloves for insulation.

One of the most important elements of outerwear are the goggles, which protect against just about everything, from ice and water to tree branches and too much sun. Goggles should fit snugly around the face and be attached with a secure band so that they don't go flying off during a particularly invigorating run.

The most crucial part of your snowboarding outfit is the snowboarding jacket. A water and wind repelling jacket is a must for riders, as well as an inner-shell that fits a little more snugly and keeps water out in case you fall down at any point during the day. Once you're all suited up, it's time to hit the slopes! - 31489

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Hitting the Slopes: A Beginner's Guide to Snowboarding Gear

By Damian Papworth

Beginners and advanced snowboarders alike have something in common: the need to dress properly for a day on the mountain. Even when it seems like a clear winter day with no possible need for extra layers, weather can blow in at any moment. If you're on top of the mountain when it happens, you're going to be glad you wore that sweater.

While choosing the right board and binding is important, no one, beginner or expert, should consider a day on the slopes without planning accordingly.

You should avoid cotton like the plague because, unlike other synthetic materials or even wool, cotton absorbs water, a potentially dangerous trait for your clothing to have in the middle of a snowstorm when it's freezing outside. Trekkers and professional skiers all know that cotton kills, and it's no laughing matter! Don't put it on.

Layers are a crucial part of dressing for snowboarding because it's much more convenient to be able to take something off or put something on at a moment's notice than it is to unzip a one-piece ski suit and go from there. Sometimes, a drop in temperature will necessitate adding a layer, while other times, on a warmer spring day, three layers just won't be necessary. Layers make adapting a whole lot easier.

The first and most crucial part of any snowboarding outfit is that initial layer, the base layer. This is where it is really important to remember absolutely no cotton at all. Long underwear, or thermal underwear, should fit snugly but not too tightly, and should be made of a material that will wick sweat away. The same goes for socks, which should be made of wool or some other synthetic material that allows breathing while eliminating the risk of water.

The insulation layer of a snowboarding outfit goes on over the base layer, but does not need to protect from the elements like the outer layer. Also known as the middle layer, this is what provides extra warmth by keeping heat locked firmly in while allowing water to be wicked away. The middle layer consists of a sweater or zip-up, usually made of wool or fleece. Its purpose is to provide a little bit more warmth while not adding too much bulk to the outfit. Boots are also included in the middle layer.

The final touch for any snowboarding outfit is the outer layer, where it's the most important to look cool, too, if that's something you have in mind. Thankfully, with a world of designers making snowboarding jackets for all styles, from vintage cool to contemporary chic, it's simple to get something right up your alley. Just be sure that the jacket has a shell that will keep snow from getting in if you take a spill, and try to get one with a hood that folds out at a moment's notice in case of a particularly bad dumping of snow while out on the mountain.

The outer layer of snowboarding clothing also consists of your goggles and gloves, which are equally important. Gloves are a must-have item because your hands will spend time touching the snow and the cold lift poles, and should be waterproof and easy to fasten tightly at the wrists to prevent any snow leakage. Sometimes in very cold conditions, riders wear additional wool gloves inside of their synthetic, waterproof gloves for insulation.

One of the most important elements of outerwear are the goggles, which protect against just about everything, from ice and water to tree branches and too much sun. Goggles should fit snugly around the face and be attached with a secure band so that they don't go flying off during a particularly invigorating run.

Snowboarders should take the most time in choosing the right jacket, because that is the first layer of the outfit that's going to come in contact with the outside elements. A snowboarding jacket should repel both wind and water, and provide a hood that easily folds away for extreme weather. Remember that this is your first line of defense against the cold! Plan accordingly. - 31489

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If you are considering visiting the Japan Snow, go the Niseko ski fields. The snow is amazing for those who want to go snowboarding in Japan

Paintball Fundamentals And Basics

By Mark Tuttle

As a strategic and tactical game to play paintball can be suitably termed as a physical and challenging sport. The players require to use tactics intelligently. A lot of paintball games invite audiences. Paintball can be a very exciting game to watch. Woods, arenas, and fields purposely carved out for playing "rec paintball" are used everyday.

Another name for paintball is known as woodsball as it is played in the woods. For scenario games or war-type games large woodsball fields may be used. Preparation of some woodsball fields is done so as to minimize undergrowth. At one time woodsball can be played by a small or large number of players. Paintball played in arenas or in rec facilities are swifter than this type of Paintball.

Two types of games namely speedball and xball are played in arenas. Arena paintball is played on smaller fields which noticeably are fenced with protective netting to safeguard the spectators from the stray paintballs. Manmade structures may also be a part of these fields sometimes, such as empty utility line spools, bunkers, and inflatable structures.

A field that is empty except for inflatable obstacles and roofless bunkers that are distributed equally on each half of the field is used to play Speedball. For spectators the speedball format is more exciting and for players it is more challenging.

Professional Xball matches last 50 minutes, split into two halves. Amateur Xball games have shorter matches. Xball is a team game with multiple rounds of Center Flag played until the clock runs out. A team which wins a round gets one point. When the clock runs out the team leading with more points is declared as the winning team for the match.

Freeform is the distinguishing trait of Rec style paintball. For playing this paintball fairly open areas covered by manmade structures or bunkers are used. When re-enactment games are played it consists of hundreds of players otherwise can be played by smaller number of people also.

As per the requirement of paintball, teamwork is absolutely essential regardless of the type of game being played. When some team members are moving through the field other players will guard and some will give off cover shots when it is needed. Teamwork is thoroughly supported by communication. - 31489

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Taking Care To Play Paintball Safely

By Tony Masters

Let me just start by saying that some may consider this a bold statement about the sport of paintball. Paintball is one of the safest sports as of today although it is classified as an "extreme" sport. It is safe because people are careful and at the same time extreme because of its intensity.

The argument in favor of the reason that paintball games are one of the safest sports is because players take it seriously. Responsibility and accountability should be maintained while playing a good game of painball. Paintball has the potential of being dangerous so the word of the day for you is caution.

The fact that the world of paintball has a huge injury myth has been kept by PSP (Paintball Sports Promotions). This myth only exists in the minds of general public and not in the statistical data. The industry has revealed that the not so common eye injury which has been highly publicized almost always occurs when the proper protective gear in not worn and on fields that are unsupervised and often illegal.

Paintball has the lowest injury rate of any extreme sport. This is supported by statistical data which shows that only .2 injuries per 1,000 exposures ever occur. According to Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, the average player will suffer an injury about once every 500 years.

Amongst all the gear involved the sport of paintball, goggles are the number one priority. Playing the game can be termed as extremely safe if a regulated field is chosen. Some features of regulated fields are that wearing of goggles is mandatory at all times while on the field and use of barrel plugs or barrel socks are also employed by field owners to block accidental discharge of paintballs from guns (markers) in staging areas.

Paintball is safer than most sports employing proper education and use of the gear in the sport. When comparison is made, other sports includes soccer, tennis and even bowling. I must mention here that this game is played mostly by girls and guys ages between 12-24. My age is 35 and I can't mention how much fun I have when I have the chance to get out there. Age doesn't matter so much if the player is active enough. I have seen guys as old as 45 enjoying the game thoroughly. - 31489

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Is It Worth It To Buy A Cheap Paintball Gun?

By John Seymor

Paintball guns for sale are numerous and some of the designs can be compared with the gadgets in science fiction movies. Also known as paintball marker, paintball gun is an air gun used in the outdoor game of paintball. Major components included in a paintball gun are hopper, tank, and barrel. If you are getting started in the game, you may be considering how much and what budget to set aside for a new paint ball gun.

You can find alot of companies that offer cheap paintball guns. They also offer them in all styles, models, and sizes. Your prices may vary a great deal based on what you are looking for. Expect to pay anywhere from $20 to $150 for a marker.

Action, air supply, performance, construction, and maintenance are some of the factors that should be taken into consideration while purchasing a cheap paintball gun. Usually, cheaper paintball guns use a carbon dioxide pressure system to keep the cost down. This may not be the best long term product.

For many beginners, they don't want to spend a lot so a cheap paintball guns makes sense to start. If you are going to buy something in the budget arena, make sure you buy from a established company. All top companies offer different priced lines of paintball guns.

Cheap paintball guns are also available in kits or packages, which are inclusive of air tank, hopper, and mask. Paintball gun packages are considered a great deal, as they can save time and money. When you get a good package, you can often be ready to play as soon as you get some pressurized air, and paintballs.

Brass Eagle, Kingman Spyder, Proteam Maxis, and Tippman are among the reliable names in the cheap paintball gun market. Most of the cheap paintball gun manufactures display their product online along with its features. Do a search for the brand name,and you will come across the companies website, and usually a bunch of resellers. Check all for prices.

Cheap paintball guns have certain disadvantages. Since cheap paintball guns are mostly based of carbon dioxide pressure system, it results in velocity fluctuations, thereby affecting shooting accuracy and range. Sometimes, certain cheap paintball guns will be made of cheap materials. Besides, cheap paintball guns generally come with limited accessories, which make them inappropriate for veterans or professionals. - 31489

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Entrepreneurial Adventures Of Jay Kubassek

By Pablo Melem

After the successful 2004 launch of CarbonCopyPRO, a proprietary online marketing education company that is now worth over $15 million, Canadian-born entrepreneur Jay Kubassek went from selling mufflers at a Midas franchise to revolutionizing Internet marketing in the span of four years.

Jay has an entrepreneurial spirit that is unconstrained. Not only is he the owner of five companies, he is also a professional speaker and trainer, international real estate developer/investor, executive film producer, extreme sports enthusiast and budding philanthropist.

In 2008, Jay's body of work set a standard few can equal. In addition to the BiB launch, "Chelsea on the Rocks," his first exec-produced film, debuted at the Cannes Film Festival to some very solid reviews and is primed for a world wide release this year.

He was a lead driver in the 2008 Baja 1000 off-road race - one of the most dangerous races in the world of racing. And, in December of '08, his team won the silver medal in the World Elephant Polo Association championships in southern Nepal.

Jay's drive to develop new business opportunities is matched only by his desire to give back to several good causes. Jay has aided The Name Campaign in Africa, The Childrens Institute for Autism, The Tracy McGrady Basketball Camp, Mount Sinai Juvenile Diabetes, and The National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Jay resides in NYC with his girlfriend Jamie, three year old son Milo and dog Cooper. His business partner Aaron Parkinson and himself, continue to run the marketing education firm from their offices in New York, NY. and have clients in over 100 countries across the globe.

You can visit with Jay online via his blog, facebook and twitter pages to learn more about Jay and follow his adventures. You can also catch all the news about the upcoming films he'll be involved in through social media as well. - 31489

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Snow Mobile Adventures In Yellowstone

By George Ross

A perfect time and place for a holiday tour would be spending a winter weekend in Yellowstone National Park. These wondrous natural reserve is basking sparkling under a heavy blanket of glistening snow and is beckoning everyone to enjoy the ice blanketed wildlife.

Alive with wildlife under clear sapphire skies, the area's 10,000 hydrothermal features provides a welcome contrast to it's otherwise icy and cold terrain.There is definitely no other safer, comfortable and suitable way to cruise the landscape than by a snowmobile. Just remember to suit up yourself in insulated snow suits, gloves, boots and helmet before you embark on the tour.

The tour will usually start at the south entrance of the reserve. It kicks off with a safety orientation, and you can be off on your snowmobile on the wide groomed roads of the the Yellowstone Park. You can stop for lunch at Old Faithful, and then you can go on with your rig and cruise along the banks of the Madison River. While on the banks, you can stop and view the thundering herd of wild bison that stay in the area during the winter. After the first day tour, you can exit through the west entrance and retire at the Stagecoach Inn which is a historic hotel at the center of all activities in West Yellowstone, Montana.

You might want to check out the Grizzly Discovery Center in West Yellowstone before riding your snowmobile on day two. The bears are continuously fed so they don't feel the need to hibernate on winters. The Center also maintains wolves that are active and visible to tourists. You can then reenter on your rig and head up north. You will pass through the geysers of The Norris Basin. You will have ample time to enjoy and see the Park Service Interpretative displays and the the thermal area of the Mammoth Hot Springs. Later, you can cruise along the Gibbon Riverbanks. This will lead you to your night's lodging in Gardiner, Montana.

At the break of day three, one would probably think that all that needs to be seen in the park has been viewed, but the best is still to come. You would not want to miss an arresting vision of the frozen waterfalls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. The last day of the tour provides for big game vistas and unbelievable high country scenery. On this day you will be traveling through the Hayden Valley. For most tourists and snowmobile owners, this is the highlight of the tour. There will be a lot of photo opportunities. You will then continue your tour along the shores of the Yellowstone lake and find yourself back to the south entrance where your journey started. You can take a conventional ride from there through the Grand Teton National Park to Jackson. Usually, that's how the tour ends.

A lot of snowmobile owners find the Yellowstone Tour an excellent choice for a winter holiday excursion. The majestic landscape and exciting glimpses of wildlife compliments the wild exhilarating snowmobile rush. All of the elements combined makes for a perfect concoction for an adventure in the icy wild.

You can bring your snowmobile to enjoy not just a fun and crazy ride in the snow but in places where you can view natures wild breathtaking art in all its majesty. - 31489

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Are you interested in picking up a snowmobile for sale? With the new season fast approaching now is the time to trade in or trade up. Why not choose a used Arctic Cat snowmobile? You can pick up a nearly new model for a fraction of its original price.

UFC Ultimate Fighter

By George Young

UFC Ultimate Fighter TUF is an extremely popular reality television series about mixed martial arts (MMA) competition; the show started in the U.S.A, and produced and televised by Spike TV and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) The show is currently on its tenth season . On the UFC Ultimate Fighter TUF show, professional MMA fighters that have yet to make a name for themselves are situated in a house outside of Las Vegas and compete against each other for the title of The Ultimate Fighter TUF, winning a six figure and a multi fight contract with the UFC. They spend weeks in the house with no outside contact of any sort.

In the first four seasons, the TUF contestants were selected in two weight classes. The fighters were also divided into two teams, irrespective of weight class, each team coached by a current UFC star. The teams then compete to determine which team would have the right to pair one of their own fighters against an opponent of their choice in the same weight class, the loser being eliminated from competition. At the end of a competition, the two remaining fighters of each weight class are placed in a single MMA fight, where the title of UFC Ultimate Fighter TUF is awarded to the winner. From season five to season seven, all fighters competed in the same weight class.

In the show they feature the daily preparations each fighter makes to train for the competition and the interactions they have with each other living under the same roof. White has been one of the main reasons the UFC's success to the popularity of The Ultimate Fighter.

Did you know that with the exception of the season finales, fights on The Ultimate Fighter are sanctioned by the Nevada Athletic Commission as exhibition matches and do not count for or against a fighter's professional record. This is done to keep the results from going public before the air date.

The winners of the first three seasons of The Ultimate Fighter TUF competition, and certain runners-up depending on their performance in their competition finals, receive the touted "six-figure" contract to fight in the UFC. These contracts are specifically three-year contracts with a guaranteed first year. Each year consists of three fights, the first year's purse per fight consists of $12,000 guaranteed with a $12,000 win bonus (a maximum of $24,000 per fight), the second year's purse per fight is $16,000 with a $16,000 win bonus (a maximum of $32,000 per fight) and the third year's purse per fight is at $22,000 with a $22,000 win bonus (a maximum of $44,000 per fight). A TUF winner who goes 9-0 can earn $300,000 total on the contract, but only $150,000 is guaranteed for all three years if 9 fights are fought.

Those that have not won the competition can still fight in the UFC. Their contracts however are not the same as the six-figure deal above. - 31489

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Needed Snowmobile Parts: Find Them at Salvage Yards

By James Barrington

Whether a vehicle receives the best maintenance services or not does not really matter. At a certain point, a vehicle will slowly corrode to a mere scrap metal. It may be something you do not want to hear, but that is plain fact.

The same can be said about snowmobiles. A person can give it all the loving and maintenance it could get, but it will still become junk sooner or later. And having a junk in your garage or in your backyard is something most homeowners do not want.

The logical thing you can do with junk metal such as cars and snowmobiles is send them to the salvage yards. There are a number of salvage yards across the globe that only caters to old and dilapidated snowmobiles. As the name suggests, salvage yards for snowmobiles are full of reusable parts you might need for your own snowmobile.

People who are looking for cheap yet genuine snowmobile parts head to salvage yards for snowmobiles. Whether you need a good Yamaha spark plug or a reusable Arctic Cat engine for your retired models, the salvage yard is where you need to look. They may be scrap, but they are still some use left in them.

Old models in salvage yards can still be scavenged for rive train belts, fuel injection systems, carburetors and even tunnel grips. Though the owners of the yards set the price, they are really on the low side. If you are on a tight budget, this should not worry you one single bit.

Most of these parts are already reconditioned and are on display with a fixed price. That said, you can still negotiate with most yard owners. However, you also need to remember that when shopping for parts in salvage yards for your snowmobiles, these items do not come with warranties.

If you are an avid collector of old snowmobile models are just bought a plain, retired series, the salvage yard is your treasure island. Fortunately, there are many salvage yards and most of them are easy to find. You can skim the Yellow Pages or surf the web for more information. - 31489

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The History of the ATV

By Kent Redford

Like all things that has caught the general public's fancy, the All Terrain Vehicle, or ATV or the quad bike as it is popularly called, has a very interesting past. The first ATVs were a tad different when set side by side with their modern counterparts. Basically designed to be a valuable farming machinery, the ATV is now the hub of an tremedously competitive sporting and racing industry.

Way before Japanese motoring giant Honda Motors launched the first modern ATV back in 1970, several American motoring corporations have been toiling in the works, sketching and tilling a concept vehicle that can go off the road and traverse unconventional driving surfaces with ease. The first real ATVs rolled in the United States, though the date could not be confirmed. These ATVs sported six wheels, all driven, and could be driven on swamps, ponds, and streams as well as dry land.

The overall design of the old American ATVs was a notch different as well. Aside from six wheels, they were engineered for multiple passengers and were integrated with steering wheels or control sticks instead of the more familiar handlebar of a modern ATV. As for the materials, the old ATVs are assembled using hard plastic or fiberglass.

Like in the United States, Japans version of ATV was also designed to be a farming utility and was widely used in farming towns located in the mountains. When Honda released the US90, the popularity of the ATV soared and the demands grew exponentially. A lot of the US90's fame came when the James Bond movie "Diamonds Are Forever" hit the big screen; the movie featured ATVs in some of its scenes.

With the worldwide reach of the James Bond movie, ATVs soon became the rave of the motoring world. The capability to cruise different terrains and trails was good news already. Such concept hit hard the Outdoors enthusiasts, specifically hunters from Canada and the United States.

It was in the 1980s, however, when the ATV entered the mainstream and grabbed a large following. It was during this time when the sporting version of the ATV was launched. Soon, high profile motoring companies like Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Polaris joined the ATV fray and began manufacturing their own ATV lines.

There was also an issue of safety when companies began to manufacture and market three-wheeled ATVs. With concerns from the consumers growing, the production of three-wheeled ATVs were banned I 1987. Though the decree ended in 1997, no significant three-wheeled ATV was marketed.

Modern ATVs are now categorized into two - the sporting type and the utility type. As the name implies, the sporting ATV is designed fro racing and high speed competitions. Sporting ATVs are made of lighter materials and are equipped with engines that can accelerate rapidly. Utility ATVs are much heavier and slower, but they are also rigged with power they for hauling purposes.

Undeniably, the ATV has now cemented itself as a premier ride for racing enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. Its popularity steadily increasing, as indicated by the motoring companies joining the ATV bandwagon. There is no doubt that the ATV is here to stay. - 31489

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