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		<title>Made Moeller Marine Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 10:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Moeller Marine claims to be your single source solution for marine products fluid transfer and containment technology. They have been in business a very long time and seem to be a reputable company.
They specialize in fuel tanks, seating, upholstery, hardware, battery boxes, waste &#38; water holding tanks and many other custom marine products.  Moeller [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Moeller Marine claims to be your single source solution for marine products fluid transfer and containment technology. They have been in business a very long time and seem to be a reputable company.</p>
<p>They specialize in fuel tanks, seating, upholstery, hardware, battery boxes, waste &amp; water holding tanks and many other custom marine products.  Moeller Marine  produces fuel tanks made of polyethylene that are anywhere from 3 to 350 gallons according to your needs. There fuels tanks are top quality because they feature corrosion and pit resistance and exclusive molding features.</p>
<p>Made Moeller Marine!  As an industry leader in uphosterly, moeller marine online was the first to develop a blow molded helm seat. It can withstand harsh marine elements and keeps a great appearance.  Moeller marine online does everything in house so your uphostery will be designed, and assembled for you for a confortable custom seat.  Linear polyethylene materials are used in moeller marine battery boxes.</p>
<p>They provide superior protection against acid and corrosion. They must be install properly and made moeller marine! Ensure all electrical connections are clean from and dry in installing hardware.  Last but not least, moeller marine online will custom design and mold parts for your project. It may be light duty or heavy duty, if it&#8217;s made moeller marine online, they can handle it. They work for private as well as commercial projects.</p>


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		<title>Biggest Mistake You Can Make When Weight Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 03:08:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You are at the gym ready to go mentally and physically as you begin your weight training.  The protein shake in your left hand ready for you to consume after a high intensity workout with the music player in your right pumping you up.  Unfortunately you may be missing out on the biggest downfall that [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You are at the gym ready to go mentally and physically as you begin your weight training.  The protein shake in your left hand ready for you to consume after a high intensity workout with the music player in your right pumping you up.  Unfortunately you may be missing out on the biggest downfall that most men make when starting out in the gym to lift weights, and something which will surely affect your entire body.<br />
When most guys, especially teenagers, begin to develop more muscle mass which areas do they focus on first?  What do all the television shows, magazines and the general media portray as the alpha male figure?  Typically we see a big, muscular man with rock hard abs, great big biceps, equally massive triceps and in some cases even a strong neck.</p>
<p>What exactly is missing in this picture?  If you haven&#8217;t figured it out by now it is the lower half of the human body!  All too often most men simply neglect the other half of their own bodies to go for the ever elusive bigger biceps instead.  While there is nothing truly wrong in this mentality, however, by entirely neglecting the lower body you may end up as horribly disproportionate.</p>
<p>The key is to encompass all of your body at the gym but do so only in groups.  Therefore on Monday you may decide to train your biceps then on Wednesday you may work on your abs and on Friday you should work on the lower body which includes quads, thighs and calves.  Thus you must adopt the thinking mentality of working your entire body and not simply focusing on the biceps or abs just because that&#8217;s what the television told you to do.</p>
<p>If you follow this new way of thinking then you&#8217;ll end up healthier and ultimately much happier knowing that you have a full body as opposed to a disproportionate one with large biceps.</p>


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		<title>Fun Full Body Workouts</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 03:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is it ever fun to sit in a gym and walk away on a treadmill? Well now you can have fun while burning away hundreds of calories. You don’t need to pay a monthly bill or stay in a boring room for 1 or 2 hours a day. The secret to engaging your whole body [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is it ever fun to sit in a gym and walk away on a treadmill? Well now you can have fun while burning away hundreds of calories. You don’t need to pay a monthly bill or stay in a boring room for 1 or 2 hours a day. The secret to engaging your whole body in a workout is to play a sport! If you play one of the 5 sports mentioned below then you will be able to burning calories while having fun in no time!</p>
<p>Soccer – All the running, twisting, jumping, and darting really puts quite a workout for your body.  You will be able to burn about 600-800 calories an hour by playing soccer.</p>
<p>Basketball – By playing full-court basketball you will need to run a lot. You will need to be running back and forth from one end to the next and this really helps you lose weight. Basketball also helps strengthen your upper body and lower boy muscles while you are having fun. You can burn around 500-700 calories each hour by playing basketball.</p>
<p>Water Polo – In order to stay afloat you will be forced to continuously churn your legs while the upper body will need to defend and throw the ball. This gives you quite a workout and is extremely fun to play with your friends.  You can build incredible muscles because of the resistance that the water puts up. You can burn around 600-800 calories each hour by playing water polo.</p>
<p>Rugby – With a combination of wrestling and running you will receive an effective body workout. This sport is a great cardiovascular workout for your heart. You can burn around 600-800 calories an hour by playing rugby.</p>
<p>Football – Of course now we have football, this sport is similar to rugby because you will need to be in constant contact with the other players on the field. You will be able to build big muscles along with a stronger heart. You can burn around 500-700 calories an hour by playing football.</p>


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		<title>The Slow Carb Diet</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 02:23:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Imagine eating meat while avoiding fruits and rice yet losing weight at the same time.  This is true as one of the best non mainstream diets, called the Slow Carb Diet, is comprised of mostly eating foods boasting a low-glycemic index or GI.  A low GI is helpful because it will assist in the regulation [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine eating meat while avoiding fruits and rice yet losing weight at the same time.  This is true as one of the best non mainstream diets, called the Slow Carb Diet, is comprised of mostly eating foods boasting a low-glycemic index or GI.  A low GI is helpful because it will assist in the regulation of blood sugar values in the human body on a constant basis.  Many have lost anywhere from 15 to 20 lbs of body fat in less than a month without the need of complicated scheduling or the dreaded calorie counting anymore.</p>
<p>The real beauty of this diet is that it promotes eating most of the food items that a typical person eats such as proteins and healthy fats.  However one must do so under this diet by spacing the meals out in smaller portions which typically results to 5 to 6 small meals instead of the standard 3 big meals that we have grown accustomed to.</p>
<p>Under the diet one may consume fish, chicken, lean meats, eggs, beans, peas, olive oil, flax seed and so much more.  Thus, a meal plan may include egg whites in the morning, tuna with vegetables for an early lunch, nuts for the first snack, grilled chicken coupled with peas for another meal and black beans with steak chunks for dinner.  It&#8217;s all about simplicity and pairing most of your meals with a healthy helping of vegetables.</p>
<p>Food items to stay away from, however, include any type of white carbohydrate such as rice, potatoes, cereal and bread unless it is right after a high intensity workout.  Simply put avoid anything that is colored white in other words. Another thing to stay away from is, surprisingly, fruits!  Eating too many fruits result in your body translating that to fat which is something you obviously wish to avoid.</p>
<p>By sticking with the Slow Carb Diet plan one can expect to not only lose weight but do so in a manner that doesn&#8217;t completely force him or her to transform a lifestyle.  As with all diets there is moderate exercise required but this diet is one of the few that will still help you lose weight even with minimal exercise.  If you follow the right foods to eat then the Slow Carb Diet will help you drastically.</p>


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		<title>Easy and Simple Home Improvement Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 22:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With warm weather approaching or in some places already here, you maybe looking to do some home improvement.  Or you maybe considering selling your current home and buying a new one.  You may need to do some improvements to bring it up to date to get it ready to sell. Depending on the age, you [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With warm weather approaching or in some places already here, you maybe looking to do some home improvement.  Or you maybe considering selling your current home and buying a new one.  You may need to do some improvements to bring it up to date to get it ready to sell. Depending on the age, you may be looking at just a coat of paint here and there, along with general maintenance.</p>
<p>However if the home is older and it hasn&#8217;t been painted in a while, you may need to do the interior and the exterior.  Painting the interior walls light and neutral will make it look brighter.  Also if the paint is peeling on the outside and you have wood siding, sand the area and then apply the new paint.  It can make your house look new and add thousands of dollars to the value.  This goes for the framing around the windows, porches and railing alike.  Although depending on the size of your house and how much money you are planning on spending, having vinyl siding installed may be better in the long run and it is low maintenance.  No more painting.  It comes in many different colors and they can also do the trim around the windows, porch railing and posts.</p>
<p>Inside if your cabinets are older instead of replacing them, sand them down and add a coat of paint.  It will bring the cabinets back to life. Again pick light neutral colors, it will brighten the room and sometimes make them look larger.</p>
<p>If your carpet is an area your are considering for an improvement project, a good carpet cleaning may be all you need to do.  However, if they are outdated, torn, stained and no cleaning will help, rip it out.  You may luck out and have some nice hard wood flooring underneath that ratty carpet.  If you do sanding and refinishing the floors can give you home a whole new look and add value to the home.  If you don&#8217;t have good hard wood floors underneath, you can buy some good grades of carpet and it not cost you an arm and a leg.</p>
<p>As always, adding landscaping to a home definitely improves the appeal.  You can buy some hedges and small flowering plants to put around the outside of the home to improve the look.  Also on porches and decks, hanging plants or flower pots also add a nice look.   Although landscaping is not going to add thousands of dollars to the value of your house, it does help if you are thinking about putting it on the market.  Some times, how you present your house is just as valuable as any improvement you make to it.</p>


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		<title>Home Improvement: Going Green</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[You cannot turn on the television or pick up a magazine at the store without seeing something about improving the environment by going green.  People are looking at using solar power, wind power, and only using items that promote the environment.  There are even lists on the internet that you can get to use for [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You cannot turn on the television or pick up a magazine at the store without seeing something about improving the environment by going green.  People are looking at using solar power, wind power, and only using items that promote the environment.  There are even lists on the internet that you can get to use for cleaning purposes instead of buying cleaners at the store that have products that are harmful not only to the environment but also your septic systems.</p>
<p>If you are considering solar or wind power as a home improvement project for your home, there are several websites out there that offer books for you to buy that show you how to do this with items you may already have around your house and the costs is under $200.00.  One of the sites is even by a man from DIY network television show.  Before purchasing one of these ebooks, do your home work and first make sure you aren&#8217;t getting ripped off and that they are legitimate people who actually know something about what they are doing.</p>
<p>Also remember that what you are purchasing off the internet is not to build large scale solar panel systems.  These are for very small or relatively small amounts of energy.  Building a solar powered energy system for your entire home does take a large amount of cash, and eventually would pay for itself.  These smaller systems can be built by items from your local hardware store, if you don&#8217;t have them already lying around.</p>
<p>Using solar power reduces your utility bill but also helps the environment, and with the rapid decline of power and global warming, you can do your part, by using alternative energy methods.  Another good source is a wind generator.</p>
<p>These can be built on a budget just like the solar panels.  Again there are many books with illustrations and how to videos on the internet.  You will need to check out the source of the material, verifying that these people are legitimate and actually know something about the product.</p>
<p>Most of these books offering instructions can be bought for under a $100.00 off the internet in ebook form.  For you who don&#8217;t know what an ebook is, it is a downloadable form of the book you would other wise have to wait to receive in the mail.  You get instant access and can begin your project right away.</p>
<p>This is a great project to do and not only are you helping the environment and your self, but it is educational for your children as well.  Do you part for the environment, and consider solar or wind power as your next home improvement project.</p>


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		<title>Tips for Remodeling Bathrooms</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 21:53:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remodeling the bathroom is an inexpensive home improvement that increases the value of the home. Adding paintings, crown moldings, new baseboards, wallpaper, and accessories create a new look. Subtle changes within the room can change the entire appearance of the room. New towel racks, toilet paper holders, and hand towel holders in wood or shiny [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Remodeling the bathroom is an inexpensive home improvement that increases the value of the home. Adding paintings, crown moldings, new baseboards, wallpaper, and accessories create a new look. Subtle changes within the room can change the entire appearance of the room. New towel racks, toilet paper holders, and hand towel holders in wood or shiny metal finishes are a popular method of remodeling the bathroom while keeping the costs to a minimum.</p>
<p>Changing the sink, cabinet, toilet, and flooring is another remodeling project. They are more expensive yet just as effective. The new sink is available in numerous styles and designs providing many options. Adding the new base cabinet for the sink provides a new look as well as additional storage within the bathroom. The toilet can be up graded to a water saving model providing savings on the water bill.</p>
<p>The flooring can be changed to tile, linoleum, or carpet. The tile and linoleum are colder to the feet so adding a coordinating rug will help to avoid cold feet. The rugs also provide a means to soak up the moisture from the bodies getting out of the shower or tub. Using carpet is a common method of home improvements. The carpet is soft and comforting when the person steps onto the surface after the relaxing shower or bath. The feet continue to be remain warm when stepping onto the carpet.</p>
<p>The home improvement to the bathroom can be a simple procedure or a complex one depending on the desires and demands of the homeowner. All are beneficial to achieving a new appearance to the rooms with each new addition. Based on the budget and desires, the bathroom will become a room the family and guests will enjoy with the modifications. The desire to change the bathroom should be easy with each method used for the changes.</p>


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		<title>Home Improvements for Kitchen Floors</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Part of remodeling the kitchen consists of changing the kitchen floor. The flooring is an important part of improvement to the kitchen. There are several styles of floor covering to consider when remodeling the kitchen. Deciding on the right style of floor will lead to a beautiful new kitchen whatever the material or style used.
Laminate [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Part of remodeling the kitchen consists of changing the kitchen floor. The flooring is an important part of improvement to the kitchen. There are several styles of floor covering to consider when remodeling the kitchen. Deciding on the right style of floor will lead to a beautiful new kitchen whatever the material or style used.</p>
<p>Laminate flooring the least expensive of flooring. It is available in numerous styles, colors, and patterns. The styles range from the basic designs to wood or brick designs. It is durable, easy to clean, and practically maintenance free flooring. The installation is quick. It installed over the current flooring without having the fees and mess of removing the old flooring.</p>
<p>Tile flooring is another option for flooring. It requires having grout in the seams between the tiles and an application of a sealer over the finished floor. This method of flooring allows for more personalized designs since the tiles can be mixed and matched, creating different patterns. The original flooring will need to be removed for the tiles to adhere properly. The tiles are durable yet careful care is required not to damage the tiles by dropping heavy objects on them since the heavy objects can chip or crack the tiles. When that happens, a replacement tile can be installed to replace the damage tile. Apply the grout in between the seams and apply sealant over the tile.</p>
<p>Wood laminate flooring creates a rustic and warm appearance. It is available in different styles of grains and different colors. This provides another classical touch to the kitchen. It is low maintenance and easy to clean. It is durable and long lasting for many years. With simple care, the flooring proves a beautiful look and adds to the other aspects of the kitchen or room. The wood laminated floor will not fade with time or stain. It can be installed over the current flooring yet it is recommended to remove the original flooring.</p>
<p>With careful consideration and planning, the effects of the new flooring present the homeowner many options. Deciding on the type of flooring to install should be based on the budget for the project, including whether to install the flooring personally or by a professional The remodeling of the floor is a major project and should be done with intense thought of the appearance it will provide within the kitchen or room when completed.</p>


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		<title>How to Stain &amp; Seal Concrete</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thinking about staining a large amount of concrete, such as your driveway? I will discuss how to stain concrete for your small projects. Keep in mind that if you attempt a large staining job and mess up, it will look like a big permanent bad tattoo. With the right process and attention to detail you [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Thinking about staining a large amount of concrete, such as your driveway? I will discuss how to stain concrete for your small projects. Keep in mind that if you attempt a large staining job and mess up, it will look like a big permanent bad tattoo. With the right process and attention to detail you can really pull off a high quality stain. Let’s begin.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">If you haven’t poured the concrete yet, you’ll want to look into dry-shake color &amp; hardeners. This is basically a powered pigment that ads color to the concrete. This method will color the top of the concrete 1/8 inch or more. They have really any shade you want to make so the possibilities are endless with colorizing the surface. This type of stain actually helps makes the concrete denser which will make the color last longer.  If you have the concrete layed already you need to use a different process to achieve a concrete stain.</p>
<p>The stains with the richest color work chemically with the concrete. The stain reacts with carbon dioxide in the air and becomes harder. Their is a another type of stain that fills particles into open pores in the concrete. This method works great when staining concrete. The stain is usually brushed onto the surface and easily soaks into the concrete matrix.  Do not used paint or film formers. These products only stick to the surface and only lay on top of the concrete. This reduced the life of the product and they are not stains.</p>


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		<title>How to Build a Koi Pond</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article discusses how to build a koi pond and different types of koi ponds such as above ground koi ponds.
When thinking about how to build a koi pond, there is one important thing that is a must before starting. You must know which one you thinking about getting before you even get the materials, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This article discusses how to build a koi pond and different types of koi ponds such as above ground koi ponds.</p>
<p>When thinking about how to build a koi pond, there is one important thing that is a must before starting. You must know which one you thinking about getting before you even get the materials, are you looking for a simple design or something that is really going to wow everyone when they visit. Also, are you looking for an above ground koi pond  that is beautiful or one that is just to get started with since your neighbor told you about them and you think that they are going to be like a goldfish.</p>
<p>If you are looking to make a koi pond look great then you will have to really dish out some money as when thinking about how you want it to look then you will need some high end materials that will be able to stand up to the water, wind and sunshine over time. When I did a search to see what kind of koi ponds their are, I found some great guidelines.</p>
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<li>One that is really nice and is really big and it holds 35000 gallons, which means they either have a lot of koi fishes and have the area where they found to build a koi pond at.  When you are thinking about building a koi pond like a waterfall, you need to know how to build the koi pond the right way.</li>
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<li>Start with getting the pond liner set up first as this is the most important material when building a koi pond.</li>
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<li>Once you get the pond liner done, next is getting the pond skimmer filter and getting it installed so that you don&#8217;t have to really spend a lot on having someone come out and clean it for you.</li>
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<li>After that you will need to get a heavy duty pump as this part of how to circulate the water from the top of the waterfall to the bottom of fall.</li>
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<li>There are the two more important materials you will need to get, which is the filter, and then the UV sterilizer. The filter and sterilizer will prevent cloudy fish water.</li>
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<p>Once you get all those and get those certain requirements done then you can have a koi pond.</p>
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