Tito Ortiz Has Returned To The UFC

By Darren Bradley

UFC president Dana White announced a deal Friday to bring back Tito Ortiz, the massively popular mixed martial artist who angrily left the UFC last year in a public dispute over issues of respect and money. The former light heavyweight champion has recovered from major back surgery and plans to fight late this year or on the UFCs Jan. 2, 2010, card in Las Vegas.

They just gave me an offer I couldnt refuse, and made up for the things that were done before, said Ortiz. Youll never hear about money out of my mouth ever again.

White has also said his efforts to sign Emelianenko this week proved useless because the Russian heavyweights management are demanding a hefty co-promotion deal. Emelianenko is widely considered the worlds top fighter in his weight class, but has no high-profile home after the collapse of the Affliction promotion last week.

White has refused to rule out a future deal, however he sounded frustrated with his inability to bring the most exciting fighter outside of the UFC, particularly after the success in MMA attention and revenue created by UFC 100 card three weeks ago.

We tried everything we could possibly do to get Fedor into the UFC, said White, who is eager to match Emelianenko against UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar. We came to the table willing to give up just about anything except the co-promotion, White added. We offered him the most amazing deal. We guarantee he will not be offered a deal like this in mixed martial arts.

The 34-year-old Ortiz might have reached a similar conclusion after flirting with Affliction, Strikeforce and others while searching for a way back into MMA. White and Ortiz both had to bury considerable differences to reunite.

Me and Tito hated each other, White said. We sat down in a room like men and worked this thing out. Tito Ortiz will retire in the UFC. White said Ortizs first fight likely would be against Mark Coleman, the 44-year-old veteran who revitalized his career with a win over Stephan Bonner at UFC 100. The best fighters are in the UFC, Ortiz said. Its the best promotion in the world today, and thats why Im here. I know theyre going worldwide into Mexico and China and the U.K., and I want to be the part of it.

Believing the UFC has done all the hard work in raising MMA to its current level of popularity and profitability, White doesnt allow the type of co-promotion, co-branding deal demanded by officials from M-1 Global, which is part-owned by Emelianenko. M-1 Global president Vadim

About the Author:

I am a professional writer with a good knowledge of theUFC Ultimate Fighterseries and the UFC in general. Try out ufcultimatefighter.com to seeMMA videos, forums and UFC news.

Wireless Camera For Home Security

By Matt Peters

Have you thought about using wireless camera for home security? There are countless sorts of ways that you can beef up security in your home using burglar alarms and motion detection equipment; but using a wireless camera for home security is probably the most practical decision to make to protect your assets and the people living in your house. In fact, using a wireless camera for home security only reflects advantages on a security level.

Not an Alarm

A wireless security camera is not an alarm. And this is probably just as well. Think about all the noise that a burglar alarm might make if an intruder enters your home. There are two possibilities. Either the culprit gets to escape and you will never know who he/she was; or the alarm just might provoke the intruder into doing something violent out of sheer panic. These are two possibilities that you do not want to encounter.

Wireless security cameras can record everything that's going on in your home and you can submit the footages to the police in order for them to catch the culprit. Also, you can have the camera trigger silent alarms that only you and the police will have knowledge of. This increases the possibility of the police getting to your house before the burglar even knows what's going on.

Record and Report

One of the best features of a wireless camera is that it records images and even sound (depending on the brand and make of the unit). This information is vital for any security outfit or even the police to be able to determine the next plan of action.

Imagine your home being burglarized while you are away on a vacation with your family. With a wireless camera for home security recording everything happening, you increase the possibility of exposing the people responsible for the crime. So when you get back home, at least you will have evidence to give to the police and they can identify and arrest the people responsible. With the wireless camera for home security recording everything while you are away, you can relax knowing that you have everything in control; even the possible capture of the persons who might have burgled your home.

Keeping Close Watch

One other good thing about a wireless camera is that you can monitor every activity, every movement from a remote location in real time. This is especially helpful when you are in your study or bedroom and you would like to see what is going on around the house without having to set foot outside the door. It's safer to have this wireless camera for home security set up in this manner so that you can be warned of any dangerous elements that have entered your home and you can prepare yourself ahead of time or call the police.

Home security measures are definitely keeping up to how burglars and criminals think. Upgrade your home security now. Install a wireless camera for home security and don't regret not having done so in the future.

About the Author:

Learn how the wireless camera for home security has changed the way smart people protect their homes. For reliable home security camera, get only the pros!

Why a Karate Strike is the Hardest Strike!

By Al Case

The reason a karate strike is the hardest strike in the world is because of this little thing called focus. Focus makes the whole greater than the sum of the parts, and it is the point at which all your energy is put together. Focus maximizes the efforts of the human being by concentrating all energy into one moment.

Unfortunately, many martial arts schools have gotten away from teaching students how to properly focus. Many karate schools would rather have the student strike the bag, rather than taking the time to focus. Nothing wrong with hitting the bag, of course, but it develops resistance which can slow a strike down.

Proper focus occurs in the fist, and...it does not. This contradicting statement means that the strike must be generated from the whole body. It must start from the ground, swell through the body, and emerge into the fist.

Proper body alignment is crucial to the point of impact. The body parts must be lined up between the feet and the target in a way which develops maximum efficiency. This means choosing that arrangement of the body which gives best transmission of energy.

Something which is crucial to the art of karate, and which people usually don't understand, is the concept of emptiness. The body must be 'emptied' so that energy can travel through it without resistance. When the energy travels through an empty body it moves at a greater speed and can come together in the sudden closure of a fist.

One is empty, moving the body without mass, then snapping just the fist, and then one is empty again. Done correctly, the snapping fist will actually make a popping sound in the air. The idea is to snap the fist so that it closes just within the body of the enemy.

It is a universal law that two objects cannot occupy the same space. Yes, one could thrust forward and knock the enemy's body backward violently. Snapping the fist in proper focus, however, causes a shock wave to be exploded within the enemy's body, and the result is massive revulsion, and the enemy dropping like a rock.

Proper focus, when you place it in the space of an enemy's body, invalidates the enemy's body. This is what it is really all about, you know, invalidating the enemy when he comes at you, you see. Practice focusing your punches, remembering these points, and you will be able to invalidate the very essence of an enemy's body.

About the Author:

Al Case has analyzed martial arts for forty years. Details on The Most Powerful Punch are available at Monster Martial Arts.

10 Ways to Protect your Home, your Family, and Yourself

By Rob Lederman

Monitored alarm system This security measure guards against home intrusion as police are dispatched when the alarm is tripped.

Two-way voice verification By speaking directly to your home monitoring station in an emergency, this tool gets you the quickest police response. Its like on-star for your house.

Auto arm This feature allows your security system can be set to turn on at a specific time, in case someone forgets to turn it on.

Latch-key ability When a child comes home and turns the security system off, a notification will be automatically sent to an e-mail or cell phone.

Cell back-up service If the home phone line is cut, this will send cellular signals to the monitoring station so you will still protected.

Surveillance systems Proven Security can install cameras in your house or businesses that can record up to one month at a time, have web access, and burn onto a DVD if required.

Night vision and customizable cameras. Lederman says there is a camera for any application a customer could possibly want.

Covert surveillance With the ability to hide chip cameras in fire alarms, clocks, motion detectors, or anything the customer desires, your house will be protected without anyone noticing.

Intercoms with a buzz-in feature This device is more effective when used in conjunction with a camera. Dont let any person pass through your front gate without talking to them first.

Proven Security Solutions systems are completely customizable Whatever the customer wants, the customer can get.

Install a fence from a Fence contractor that specializes in security fences or if you need Cleveland Fence Contractor contact Rolen Brothers. Any obstacle that gets in the way may send the intruder to the next house.

One out of every five homes will experience a break-in or home invasion, according to a United States Department of Justice report. According to the FBIs Crime in the United States report, 98,508 Ohio homes were burglarized in 2007. Those are some frightening statistics; thankfully, homeowners can take precautionary measures to protect themselves, their families, and their property.

About the Author:

Rob Lederman, president of Proven Security, has been in home protection for 7 years and has overseen security work done on over 1,500 locations. With their security devices protecting 200 Cleveland area customers, Proven Security knows how to stop the bad guys. If you are looking for a Parma Security System or Commercial Security System in Ohio call rob

Effective Diet Strategies - 2 Tips Work For Everyone

By Jose Bautista

Weight loss doesn't have to be complicated! Diet strategies that really work are those that fit into your daily life.

The diet strategies listed here can be used by literally anyone, despite your workout routine or program affiliation. You have to make some lifestyle changes if you want to have a healthier body, but it doesn't have to be complicated.

Properly Timed Carbohydrates: Carbs do not need to be eliminated from your diet. In fact, doing that can harm your efforts more than it helps. Since your body uses carbohydrates to produce energy to get you through the day, it makes more sense to control them rather than fear them.

Understanding how your body uses carbs will allow you to properly time them so they work for your body, not against it. Once you eat something rich in carbs, your body has to either burn it off as immediate energy or store it for later energy. So, if you eat more carbs than you can burn off in the next few hours or so, the excess will always go to your fat cells. It is the same thing when you eat carbs during an inactive time of the day.

Therefore, timing carbs is more effective then cutting them out. Eat them in smaller portions before your most active periods in the day. So, maybe before you intend to workout or just eat most of them in the morning. Do this and you will have more energy and weight loss will be much easier.

Water: You have probably heard that drinking water helps with weight loss, but there is more to the story. Did you know that most people who completely give up soda will lose 30 pounds or more in a single year?

If you are drinking anything with a lot of sugar and calories, your weight loss efforts will drag. The sugar and other ingredients in these drinks actually dry out your mouth so you feel thirstier, and the sugar can make you crave even more sugar.

If you can learn to drink water in an effective manner and cut out these high calorie drinks, your weight loss will speed up.

Water doesn't dry out your mouth and will quench thirst, rather than creating more of it. It is also completely calorie free and can be used as a safe appetite suppressant.

To feel less hunger and eat less at a big meal, drink a glass of water about 15 minutes before you eat. It gives a sense of satiety so you eat less.

If you can drink more water all throughout the day in between meals, you will find yourself feeling more satisfied in general, especially when on a calorie restricted diet plan.

Timing your carbs and drinking more water may seem rather simple, but often it is the simple things that pay off the most with weight loss. One small change leads directly into another and before you know it, you've changed your entire lifestyle.

About the Author:

For additional diet and fitness articles visit http://easynaturaldiet.com Click here to get your own unique version of this article with free reprint rights.

The Scientific Way of Hitting Harder and Faster!

By Al Case

Several items are necessary to a punch for it to be effective. Focus must be to a precise spot in space. It must have no energy in it.

That is exactly what I said, a punch must be empty. You probably know that the word Karate means 'Empty Hands.' People have assumed that you won't be using weapons, but they are wrong. What it really means is that the hand has no energy, and thus no mass, and is actually empty in the sense of physics.

To strike without using mass is an interesting sensation. In its purest altitude, it means that you do not feel the strike This would mean that you are not really inside the body, that you are outside the body and throwing it around like a big freakin' ghost would throw a chair.

On lesser levels it means that you don't experience the sensation of weight. Why can a child bend his legs and run under a table with no effort, when if you bent your legs and did the same thing it would take tremendous effort? Because the child hasn't absorbed the concept of weight, yet.

So how do you learn the concept of having no weight? You do it by training yourself mentally. You train the mind to have the body follow directions, and this is done easily through the simple fact of forms.

People who don't think much of of forms haven't done them sufficient to see what happens at the end. You become lightly removed from your body when you master a form, and you experience different perceptions when it comes to motion. It is very interesting feel the whistling sensation of being an object thrown through space when you do a form.

Fortunately, this is a pleasant sensation, and yet, when done in a strike, it results in the unbelievable damage to an opponent. Simply, he doesn't have a defense for something that has become part of the whole universe, and seems to defy concepts of time and perception. This, incidentally, is the feeling of mind of no mind, Mushin no shin.

In the end, let me tell you that you must practice feeling no weight, but when you strike, your body is going to weigh the same, and then some, to your opponent. Just because you have taken your mind off considering weight doesn't mean that the weight isn't there. Actually, it is even more there, because your opponent is going to have greater consideration for incoming weight when it moves ever faster and without any consideration for his...safety.

About the Author:

Al Case has practiced the martial arts for forty plus years. You can learn The Perfect Punch at Monster Martial Arts.

How to Make the Four Decisions of a Fight!

By Al Case

You have to make the decision to win a fight if you are going to be victorious in that fight. If you don't make that decision there is simply no way you are going to win. Thus, you have to practice making the decision, and then implementing a plan so that the decision becomes reality.

There are five decisions you must make to back up the decision to win a fight. This combat strategy is found in every fight. This is the strategy you must understand and master if you are going to be able to deliver the original decision.

The first decision, and the most important, is that there is going to be a fight. Interestingly, you don't have to get in a fight if you refuse to make the decision to be in a fight. Even if the other person has made a decision, unless you agree with his decision, you don't have to fight.

The second decision involves distance. Simply, you must understand that a fight is going to collapse in distance. And, you must understand that if you can control this distance, and even change collapsation into expansion at will, if you are going to win a fight.

The third decision has to do with which side the fight is going to take place on. One out of eight people being left handed, that means the fight will commence with the right hand, and the bodies will turn in a certain manner, and the fight will be on that side. If you can control which side the fight will be on, then you can control that decision, and, then you can win that fight.

The fourth decision is going to be whether you are on the inside or the outside. What this means is that if he punches with a right hand, you must block/push/whatever so that his right hand misses you on the outside, and you see the inside of his wrist. And, if he punches with the right, you must block/push/whatever so that his right hand misses you on the inside, and you see the outside of his wrist.

There can be millions of decisions in a fight, literally. Do you wish the fight to be conducted with specific weapons, such as foot, or fist, or elbow, or whatever. Or, do you wish to control the decisions so that the fight expands or collapses as you wish, from foot to elbow to knee to throw to fist to foot to whatever, your choice, and so on.

The point, however, is that if you can control the first four decisions, then you can control all the other decisions. If you can understand and create your art so as to be able to control these decisions, then you can win any fight. Of course, the first decision, as I said in the beginning, that you are going to win that fight, is the most important.

About the Author:

Al has studied martial arts for 40 years. Find out more about his decisions by ordering his Free Ebook at Monster Martial Arts.

UFC Ultimate Fighter

By Darren Bradley

The complete lineup for the upcoming 10th season of The UFC Ultimate Fighter reality show has just been released and, to no one's surprise, Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson is headlining. In contrast to previous seasons, all 16 fighters automatically get a bed inside the TUF house this year, so there will be no fight off to see who actually deserves to get a place in the house.

Former UFC light heavyweight champs "Sugar" Rashad Evans and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson will be coaching opposite each other, pushing these aspiring heavyweights to levels they never knew existed. They will also face off as normal after the show with the winner likely to get a shot at the light heavy weight championship. With Rampage and Rashad both desperately wanting the title back, it should be a great showdown.

This year will be a bit different however from the previous year's series in the past. The Ultimate Fighter hosted two weight divisions and award deals to multiple fighters. This year, however, TUF 10 will only feature the heavyweights, and only a single six-figure contract will be awarded.

With fighters like Wes Sims and former IFL heavyweight champ Roy Nelson on the show, it certainly won't be easy for the street fighter. As always it will be interesting to see how people handle being in the house for weeks on end. It's not just about winning your fights, let's face it half the battle is not going nuts being in the house with such close contact with everyone.

The Ultimate Fighter series has always had some crazy things happen each season and I'm sure this will be no different. Probably the best part for me will be seeing coaches Rampage and Rashad together. I can't see these two getting on at all!

Come check out UFCUltimateFighter.com for the latest UFC Ultimate Fighter news, MMA videos and a great forum to discuss all MMA topics. It's a great place just to hangout and chat with other fans.

About the Author:

I am a professional writer with a good knowledge of UFC Ultimate Fighter. Check ufcultimatefighter.com where you can watch MMA videos and talk to other UFC fans on our forum.

Keep An Eye On Your Child 24/7 With Nanny Cam Surveillance

By Bella Holly

Many people are starting to implement nanny cams into their home security system. Those of us with children know how hard it is to place your child's care into a person's hands based solely on a reference check. Wireless nanny cams are the perfect solution to easing a parent's worry while they are away from their child.

Nanny cams are basically hidden home surveillance systems which enable parents to keep an eye on babysitters and anyone else who is looking after their children while they're away. In this respect, this form of video surveillance is most appropriately known as a nanny cam.

With the incredibly advanced technology available on the market today, wireless nanny cams have rapidly increased in sales. Rather than having to worry about rewiring parts of your home and ripping up floorboards to put wires under them, you can use wireless technology and place the camera and the receiver wherever you want in the building as long as they're in range of each other.

You may well find it a lot more effective to have the camera disguised as well. These days technology is so advanced that you can get cameras that are very small that you can hide in just about anything. Some cameras that you can buy already come disguised, hidden in something as small as a pen for example. You don't have to worry too much about loss of picture quality, either, if you choose to purchase a digital nanny cam.

With the implementation of a nanny cam system, you will have to have a computer for the footage to be recorded onto. If you have more than one camera stationed in your house, you will want to find a program which enables you to view a number of cameras on one monitor, which makes surveillance a great deal easier. You can even have the footage directly uploaded to an encrypted website where you can view it from work or wherever you happen to be, as long as you have an Internet connection.

About the Author:

If you want more information about nanny cams, we recommend you visit mynannycams.com.

Take A Look Inside You Spy Pen Camera

By Jonathon Little

Within the spy pen market multiple variations exist with different specializations and ideas behind them. Today we want to focus on the most popular variant of the spy pen the spy pen camcorder. By breaking it down we will access all the components inside and see what they are really offering for our buck.

You spy pen will generally break down into two sections, an upper and lower. The lower part really doesn't contain anything of interest to us. It is nothing more than an ordinary pen. A little small than usually perhaps but then we cant hold that against it.

The upper segment of the pen however is where our interest lies and the part that contains the bits and pieces you may not of heard off. Please do not try and access this section of your pen. They are sealed up for a reason and by doing so you will only break it.

Cracking open the case you will notice three main components and a bunch of wires. Taking up most of the space we found to be our battery. I need not insult you by telling you what a power supply does. But I will make the note that on average the battery within a spy pen will only last about 3 hours a pop without being recharged or replaced.

The next bulky object you will see in here is the DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and memory chip. Sometimes these will come as two separate chips but will always be connected via a bunch of wires. This takes all seen footage and places it in a file normally in the avi format. This can be viewed on a whole range of devices.

The only component we were left with after this is the tiny little lens. We have to admit this was bigger than we first thought it would be. The actual part that is visible is tiny but behind that part where you cant see has a small bit of mass.

This type of lens is a pinhole style lens. They are specifically designed to work in low light settings. A LUX rating is sometimes supplied that tells you how dark a room can be for you to successfully record an image.

And that ladies and gents is your spy pen broken down. I would like to say there's more in there and they are more complex but that is basically it. There just isn't any room left to squeeze anything else in. So if your tempted to take your spy pen apart. Don't, we've done it for you so you don't have to damage yours.

About the Author:

Jonathan Little is an established writer about the spy pen recorder. He focuses a lot of time on the spy pen cameras.

How to Have Perfect Form

By Al Case

It was Gichin Funakoshi who asked the question: the way, straight and true, who will pass it on? Actually, anybody can have The Way, and it is easily passed on. The key, of course, lies in good, old, hard core physics.

When karate was brought out of Japan, it was taught in the old way, memorizing strings of random techniques, and eventually bringing this practice to intuition. In spite of the fact that this works, it is an amazingly inadequate way to teach. The best way to teach is through giving the student a thorough understanding of physics.

Physics is how one measures the universe. It is not a mystical body of knowledge, yet, when understood, physics can actually lead to the understanding of such things as Chi. I should add to that, however, by saying that the subject of Chi is representative of a second set of physics which are above the physics of the physical universe.

The secret of physics is that they must be true. There can be no junk science, like you will see in TV advertising, in the martial arts. Junk science is actually the beginning of mysticism...it will make you how big?

The key to this can be seen through the simplicity of aligning a tire. An out of alignment tire will wobble, and this is out of true. An in alignment tire will not wobble, and this is in true.

Now you have to ask yourself the question, what wobbles in your martial arts form? An obvious wobble would be the wrist being improperly bent and bending upon impact. Another obvious wobble is when a student steps forward and punches and the buttocks wiggle, which is just out of alignment and wasting of energy, no matter how good it feels.

The trick of finding out what wobbles can occupy a lifetime. One must examine the body, watch it in a mirror, see it in pictures, feel it in technique, have others see it, and make sufficient sense out of the input to de-wobble it. The best method is to do your techniques plant and push style, slowly, searching for the most efficient paths and means of resistance within the body.

Ultimately, the resolution of physics results in the true art. And, the resolution of physics on the body level will lead one to the resolution of physics on a higher level. It is on this higher level that you will find the miracles of the martial arts. and the real reason for studying them in the first place.

About the Author:

Al Case has researched martial arts for forty+ years. You can check out His Perfect Form at Monster Martial Arts.

Fedor Snubs UFC, Will Fight For Strikeforce

By Ross Everett

The worlds best heavyweight mixed martial artist has a new American promotional home. Following Afflictions announcement that they were ending MMA promotional activities, Fedor Emelianenko negotiated with several groups"including the UFC"before signing a multifight deal to compete for the Strikeforce promotion. Terms of the arrangement were not made public, but the promotion indicated that Fedor would make his Strikeforce debut this October.

Strikeforce agreed to allow Fedor non-exclusivity outside of North America, allowing him to compete in Japan and elsewhere. They also agreed to enter a co-promotional relationship with M-1 Global. These were the sticking points in Fedors negotiations with the UFC, and with Strikeforce not having an issue with non-exclusivity or co-promotion a deal was quickly brokered.

Fedor expressed his thoughts after the contract signing was announced:

I am looking forward to going back to work and fighting at the highest level. STRIKEFORCE is a top fight promotion that houses some of the greatest fighters in the world. I am prepared to fight any of them.

Emelianenkos manager, Vadim Finkelchtein noted:

I am very happy and excited about the upcoming collaboration with Strikeforce. We are very pleased that we found a reliable partner and I feel that Strikeforce and M-1 can support each other on many things. This will create big opportunities for both parties to test their fighters against worthy opponents.

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker added his comments:

We are extremely excited to have the opportunity to work with M-1 Global and Fedor. Fedor has been the reigning king of MMAs heavyweight division for quite some time now so being able to work with M-1 and Fedor will substantially increase the level of competition amongst the athletes in this weight class.

The UFCs Dana White quickly responded with a 'f-bomb' laden tirade sounding more like a drunken frat boy than a pro sports CEO, suggesting that Fedor was choosing to fight nobodys for no money by signing with Strikeforce. His sycophants in the media at outlets like Yahoo Sports were quick to pick up that theme, thats simply an attempt to put the best spin on a bad situation.

More significantly, Strikeforce has much better television exposure at this point than the #1 US MMA promotion. Strikeforce has a relationship with premium cable giant Showtime, as well as CBS TV. This same exposure made Kimbo Slice the biggest star in MMA, and Fedor has the talent to back up the hype.

Whites hysterical comments about the quality of opposition simply arent true either. Obviously the biggest fight available in the US for Fedor right now would be with UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, but once you get past him the talent pool in the promotion becomes iffy at best. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains among the best heavyweights in the world, but Fedor has already beaten him three times during their time in the Japanese MMA organization PRIDE.

Strikeforce has several intriguing fights immediately available for Fedor. Heavyweight prospect Brett Rogers, who knocked out Andrei Arlovski in his last fight, is likely first on deck. The Strikeforce heavyweight belt is currently held by Alistair Overeem, whom mutual opponent Mirko Cro Cop suggests is the one man in the sport capable of defeating Fedor. Fabricio Werdum is a talented veteran of the UFC and PRIDE and may figure into the mix some point as well.

About the Author:

Ross Everett is a staff handicapper for Sports-1 and an authority on sports betting . He's a noted expert on sports handicapping , as well as personal finance and investing. He contributes to a number of online media outlets providing insight on how to bet on UFC, MMA and boxing.

It's Worth the Effort to Install a Home Security Alarm

By Sean Davids

There are lots of things you have to decide when installing home security alarm systems. There are a range of models of alarms that are available, which are activated if there's activity noticed in the area where the alarm equipment is placed. There are cameras that could be utilized in conjunction with the home security alarm equipment so that the intrusion can be recorded for use in the future. These alarms are mostly used to frighten off a thief that may endeavor to break into the house.

Security cameras sometimes serve as a deterrent before the robber even attempts to break into the house, in addition to the signs put up that the residence is protected by a home security system. But if a thief does decide to break into the home, the household security unit will generate some type of loud noise to notify the householders and neighbors that someone is in the residence.

A lot of these residential security alarms may be rather pricey. There are standard alarms that may be fastened to windows in the residence so that if the glass is broken the alarm is set off. These alarms often cost around 50 dollars, in relation to the quality of the alarm. Also there are alarms that are located at the entranceways of the residence so that when the door is opened when the alarm system is on, the alarm rings out and scares away the thief. A number of of these alarms are created to be used with the garage door so that access from that means is secure from intruders too.

Often the alarm is hooked up to a monitoring arrangement where there is a security business that will warn the homeowner and the authorities when the alarm sounds. This might be useful for the individual, who won't have to be watching at all times on a daily basis at his own house. It could be high-priced since the company has to do all the work for them. Then again it certainly allows for a sense of safety for the homeowner.

There are a number of home security alarms that will warn people not just with a siren, but also by a voice recording that orders the trespasser to leave, or warns the neighborhood of a problem. There are other alarms that are designed for another kind of situation, alerting people if the temperature in the house drops lower than a particular level when the heating unit is not operating normally. This can be especially helpful in winter wherein a freezing house might result in ruptured pipes and further damage.

About the Author:

These days, home security is a real concern to many people who fear the rising crime rate. Thankfully, there are many great options for protecting your family and your possessions, and they don't have to cost the world. Find out more at the Best Home Security site.

The UFC's Buy Of The WFA Is Great News For MMA Fight Devotees

By Anne Torres

I lately read that the Ultimate Fighting Championship has purchased the World Fighting Alliance. I think the (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is about to get a most welcomed shot in the arm, courtesy of the recent purchase. Let's continue crossing our fingers that the UFC concludes to keep some of the top tier fighters in the WFA stable.

The World Fighting Alliance is a relatively new operation which has gained some noteriety by signing some big name fighters. These fighters include Ricco Rodriguez, Quintin Jackson and Bas Rutten. What's worth noting about these fighters is that they've all had past success in the UFC or against UFC fighters.

Ricco Rodriguez is a former UFC heavyweight champion. Quintin Rampage Jackson fought and defeated Chuck Liddell in the Pride organization and not by submission as you might imagine. Rampage knocked Chuck (considered by many to be the best light heavyweight fighter in the world) out. Bas Rutten was an awesome fighter in his day and has recently had a comeback fight in which he looked extremely sharp.

The welterweight division of the UFC is in fairly good shape, by that I mean it's deep with talent. There is a great champion in George St Pierre, probably the best welterweight in the world and a long list of good contenders, starting with former welterweight champion, Matt Hughes all the way down to contenders Diego Sanchez, Matt Serra, Josh Koscheck and several others.

The light heavyweight division also isn't in bad shape with superstars, Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz who fight on December 30, 2006 as well as Forrest Griffin, Keith Jardine and Rashad Evans rounding out the top of the division. However, the WFA's Quintin Rampage Jackson would certainly be a welcome addition to the mix.

A Rampage Jackson, Chuck Liddell rematch sometime in 2007 would likely be a huge draw due to the fact that Rampage TKO'd Chuck in their first meeting in the Japanese Pride organization. Even if a Rampage, Liddell rematch isn't in the cards, Rampage's style would make an excellent match up with Tito Ortiz or Forrest Griffin.

About the Author:

As the world advances, our way of amusing ourselves also moves to the next level. Say for instance our obsession with the UFC. ufc 2009 undisputed roster are amazing. No wonder viewers, gamers and fans are always looking for the ufc 2009 undisputed fighter list.

Investing in a Quality Stepper Machine

By Hanif Furqan

Why use a Stairmaster 4400CL Stepper? Because Stairmaster is the top of the line when it comes to home stair steppers and step mills, you can be sure you will get the best when you choose the Stairmaster CL Stepper. If you are needing a reliable home stair stepper that provides you with a professional workout, you can get it with the Stairmaster Stepper.

There are plenty of reasons to use a stair stepper, and one reason to choose the Stairmaster: because you desire the absolute best. You can count on getting exactly that when you purchase the Stairmaster 4400CL Stepper. You have a choice between buying a refurbished stepper or one that is brand new. The cost difference you'll see between the two of them will be significant and whether you purchase a used model or a brand new model will depend upon your financial situation.

If you are needing to save money but still want a great stair stepper, you can get a pre-owned Stairmaster 4400CL Stepper. The refurbished equipment will make it easy for you to save money while still receiving the workout from the machine that you would expect to participate in at the gym. A lot of individuals buy stair steppers only to give up using them once a few months have passed. Do not do this. You can purchase a refurbished Stairmaster 4400CL Stepper and, if you work out on it regularly, get the same results that you would enjoy if you were in an exercise program at the health club.

Whether you opt for a new or a refurbished Stairmaster 4400CL Stepper, you are certain to be pleased with the choices offered in this stair stepping machine. These include the opportunity to set up your own workout and modify the intensity as well as the amount of time that you want to spend on your workout. You need not stress too much about the workout when you first begin. Start by exercising on the machine for a little longer every day until you you can comfortably handle a 20 minute workout. Then you can work to bring up the difficulty so that the workout gets slightly harder each time. The Stairmaster 4400CL Stepper can enable you to get a gym-style workout without it costing you a lot of money for the machine. Keeping the machine in the house is possibly the best way to ensure that you do not have an excuse to not use it to keep in shape, burn calories, and firm up your muscles.

You ought to use the Stairmaster 4400CL Stepper at the start of the day, if at all possible; it will get your day off to a good start by burning off calories. Cardiovascular exercises like the stepper are perfect for burning off calories, but should not be performed just after meals or before bedtime as they give you energy. This is the reason it is important to work out on the Stair master Stepper during the morning because you can give yourself energy for the whole day and burn off calories at the same time.

About the Author:

Hanif Furqan assists readers with information and reviews on fitness equipment. Browse his website to see the Stairmaster Stepper.

Tito Ortiz Returns To The UFC

By Ross Everett

In the 'real world' time heals all wounds. In the fight game, money has the same curative effect. This was vividly illustrated with the recent announcement that Tito Ortiz has patched things up with Dana White and will return to the UFC. Tito left the promotion over a year ago after a highly publicized split with the UFC president.

Ortiz has had several run ins with the UFC over their notoriously tight pay structure, and first left the promotion in 2005. He was back later that year for a run as a coach on The Ultimate Fighter against longtime rival Ken Shamrock. After losing to current light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida in his last UFC appearance, Ortiz left the company and bounced around doing personal appearances and commentary for a variety of promotions. He had surgery on his back in the process, and now claims that hes back to 100%.

Whether or not Ortiz is near his top form as a competitor is of secondary importance to the UFC since his true value has never been questioned"people will pay to see him fight. Ortiz is a fighter that offers no middle ground of public opinion, as people either love him or hate him. That dynamic is box office and PPV gold, a fact not lost on the savvy UFC brass. Dana White evoked the same theme in his comments on Ortiz at a Friday press conference in Las Vegas:

"Tito and I have a history that everyone knows. He's still a guy that everyone wants to see fight. He said his back has healed perfectly and he's ready to take a shot at the title. He's one of those guys that people love and people love to hate. We've put all our differences aside, have squashed everything and will move forward, and Tito will retire in the UFC."

To which Ortiz responded:

"Time really cures everything. Dana was a man of his word. Dana apologized to me. We're like boyfriend and girlfriend."

Ortiz said that Dana White and UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta came to his home in Huntington Beach, California and made him the proverbial offer he couldnt refuse:

"I'm happy, I'm satisfied, You'll never hear anything about money again.

While neither Ortiz nor White would speculate on a timetable for his debut or his first opponents, sources suggest that he could debut on the UFCs New Years card against Mark Coleman. Coleman is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Stephan Bonnar at UFC 100 in mid July.

Though he may be past his prime as a fighter, Tito Ortiz is a star. Some love him, some hate him but people pay to watch him fight. That dynamic is money in the bank to a fight promoter.

About the Author:

Ross Everett is a consulting handicapper for a number of offshore sportsbooks and an authority on sports betting . He's a noted expert on sports handicapping and stock investing theory. He contributes to a number of online media outlets providing insight on how to bet on UFC, MMA and boxing.

Locked Out From Your House? Call A Locksmith!

By Sean Finch

Nearly everybody has faced the dilemma of being locked out at some point. This isn't fun, especially when you stepped out in your bathrobe to get the morning paper and the door locked behind you. When you are in this scenario it can be confusing as to what your options are. If you have ever faced a lock out, you know the very first thing you usually do. You search all of the flower beds and above the door frames hoping someone happened to cover a key. When these efforts fail, you start checking windows, just hoping somebody left one open or cracked.

If all of these attempts to get back to your home fail, the following step may be to call Dallas locksmith. However, there are particular things to think about. A professional locksmith is never going to let you in without proof that you belong inside. You must be ready to present evidence of whom you are and you are able to be within. This could be a hard thing to do, particularly when you're not even wearing your pants. It can be hard infrequently even when you're.

In a lockout, it could be maddening to hear that nobody will let you in to a place or business you own. There's , however , a method to what appears like total insanity at the time. A Dallas Locksmith will require explanation because they do not want to let just anyone in your home. Think about how unhappy you would be to find that someone had been let in and had burglarized your home.

Dallas locksmiths will accept a driver's license with this address on it for explanation of residency or a utility bill with your name and address. A piece of junk mail with your name and no form of ID won't work. They will also take an original copy of your lease agreement, with corroboration from your landlord that you indeed belong within the home. Some of these items may appear just about impossible to provide, but these guiding principles are often ruled by local and state laws.

The smartest thing you can do is forestall a lock out to begin with, but this isn't necessarily possible . When and if you do eventually get back within, you need to make some precautions for the future. Consider making that duplicate key and giving it to a neighbor. You may also consider putting together a set of documents that prove who you are and keeping them in the car in the event of another emergency. The neatest thing you can do is attempt to understand what the emergency locksmith will need and make preparations for an emergency ahead.

About the Author:

If you enjoyed this piece about Dallas Bath Remodel, then go over and look into this fantastic website about dallas texas bathroom remodeling.

Achieving The Pilates Body - 3 Critical Steps

By Dris Crayton

All achievements worth gaining will take some work and commitment. Getting the well toned Pilates body that you have been dreaming about is no exception. Following three very important steps will help you make that body a reality, rather than just another dream.

Before we get to the tips, lets talk about your options for getting started with this form of exercise. The easiest and cheapest way to start is to buy a DVD and learn from your own home. If you are new to exercise and are self-conscious about attempting the moves in front of others this is your best option.

DVDs will include versions of the exercises that can be done without equipment, but you can now also purchase real Pilates equipment that is compact enough to fit into your home. If you can afford to go this route it is the best way to get maximum results from home.

If you live close to a Pilates studio then signing up for classes will definitely bring the results you want. This way allows you to gain the knowledge from skilled instructors who will ensure that you are meeting all three of the steps presented here.

If you don't have a studio nearby, look into classes at a local gym.

Whichever way you go, pay attention to these three critical steps as you start learning the moves.

Form: The sleek, well toned, elongated look that this form of exercise is famous for creating is only achievable if you are doing the moves correctly. Form is what ensures you are working the correct muscles and joints in the correct manner in order to achieve the results you really want.

If you are learning through a DVD then it is a good idea to watch it through at least once before you start. This will prevent you from straining to see the screen to check your form. If you are taking a class, then your instructor should keep an eye out to ensure you get proper form on each move.

Second, you have to be seriously committed to your workout sessions. This is not something that you can do every now and again or commit to half-heartedly and achieve real results. If you can do the moves at least 3-4 times a week then you will get the best results.

Finally, you must continually progress to more difficult moves and/or longer sessions to get great results. When you do the same moves over and over your body becomes less challenged and must work less to perform them. You will start to see less results when this happens.

To prevent this from happening, change things up from time to time. If you are taking a class, try to attend a few sessions by a different instructor or look for more advanced sessions. If you are working with a DVD, then you should start attempting the harder move variations as soon as possible. You should also try to find new DVDs to get a variety.

It is entirely possible for anyone who gives it serious effort to achieve the Pilates body they are dreaming about. If you really want to commit to making it happen as fast as possible, watch what you are eating and combine these workouts with as much cardio exercise as you can make time for.

About the Author:

You are invited to visit WinsorPilatesFitness.com to discover the wonderful benefits of Pilates Fitness and Winsor Pilates. You too can benefit from Pilates Fitness from home via a great collection of Pilates Video and DVDs.

Automatic Knives And Their All Around Use

By Darren Bradley

Knives have a wide variety of uses in and out of the home. They can be used by people who love to cook to chop up ingredients for each meal throughout the day. Sometimes they are used for household repairs that need to be done, like cutting hoses or tubes for sprinkler systems or other related projects. Many artists can use knives for working on sculptures or other carvings.

No matter what your individual situation is, there are lots of uses for knives. It doesn't matter what the social status or profession might be, chances are you have a range of knives in the house to take care of these various circumstances.

We cannot deny that people from all walks of life are using knives. Regardless of profession or even social status, knives are one of the things that are always present in everybody's household. And as designs and manufacturing techniques become more advanced, some of our regular knives have evolved into automatic knives. The knife manufacturers have added new features to this type of knife in order to make it more usable for the buyers.

As far as usability, there are lots of uses for automatic knives because of its features. Firstly, these knives are generally made to be very compact so you can pack them on a camping trip very easily.

These knives could easily fit in your pocket or in any compartment in your bag, and you can head out the door knowing you have a valuable too conveniently nearby. You can use a knife to cut rope for your tent or just whittle some wood to pass the time. And since they fold up you can safely take them into a camp site and rest assured that everyone is safe. Exposed blades could cause serious injury, but if you use them right you will have less to worry about.

Secondly, these knives can easily be used inside your house because they are very sharp to cut hoses or anything that may need cut, such as carving on woods. You can easily cut through electrical or telephone cords if you need to repair them. With this is mind, automatic knives are considered to be an all around utility knife that is very practical and useful for any household.

Second, you can easily use these inside your house. They are very sharp and are good for cutting hoses or carving wood. You can even cut telephone or electrical cords if you need to fix them. Because of this, automatic knives are considered to be an all around utility knife that will be very useful inside your house. Third, most people are using these automatic knives for self defense. You will never know if you are going to be attacked by another person so you can keep yourself on guard with these knives. You can just keep these in your pocket and protect yourself if needed.

These are only a few instances where you might find use for our automatic knives. With its small, compact size and combined with its all around usefulness, you will definitely love this type of knife.

About the Author:

My name is Darren Bradley and I'm a huge fan of collecting knives. I am currently collecting automatic knives. You should check out these automatic knives

Free Weight Loss Diets

By Owen Jones

The race to fitness is on and plenty of people are getting in on the act. Some people do it in order to achieve a sexy body, some people just do it because they are embarrassed about their body, while others do it simply to remain fit and healthy. As such, there are many fitness programs available on the Internet, in gyms, spas and fitness centres all over the world. Some are too expensive - so expensive that you will lose weight just by trying to earn the money needed to pursue these fitness programs.

You may not need to go to the gymnasium, the spa or any fitness centre and spend much just to slim down and get that longed for beautiful body. There are so many books in the bookshops offering diet programs that seem convenient and cheap. However, the books are not cheap though. These diet plans are gaining increased popularity due to their publicity, testimonials and reviews and you may be confused as to exactly which one to follow. So before you choose which weight loss plan to follow, try checking out the following precis of the most popular diet programs out today.

The Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Dr. Atkins: This diet plan encourages a high protein diet with less carbohydrates. You can dine heartily on vegetables and meat, but must not eat bread, rice or pasta. You are not restricted with your fat consumption so it is OK to pour on the (right) salad dressing and freely spread on the butter. However, during the diet, some people may find themselves short on fibre and high on fat and cholesterol. Grains and fruits are also strictly limited.

The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet by Drs. Heller. This diet programme also recommends following a low carbohydrate diet. It recommends eating mostly meats, vegetables and fruit, dairy and grain products. however, warns against taking in too many carbohydrates. So-called "Reward Meals" can be quite high in fats and saturated fats.

Choose to Lose: by Dr. Goor. It advises restricting your fat consumption. You are allowed a "fat" budget, but you are given free reign on how to spend it. It does not force people to regulate their carbohydrate consumption. Eating meat and poultry as well as low-fat dairy and seafood is fine. You may also consume vegetables, fruits, cereals, bread and pasta. This weight loss plan is fairly healthy, because it advises healthy amounts of fruits and vegetables as well as saturated fats. Watch your triglyceride levels though. If they are high, trim down on the carbohydrates and eat more unsaturated fats.

The DASH Diet. Advocates moderate amounts of fat and protein but lots of carbohydrates. Primarily designed to lower blood pressure, so the diet plan follows the pyramid food guide and encourages a high intake of whole wheat grains and fruit and vegetables and low-fat dairy. Some dieters think it advises too much eating to produce significant weight loss.

Eat More, Weigh Less: by Dr. Ornish. Mostly vegetarian fare and strictly low-fat. Warns to watch out for non-fat dairy and egg whites. This diet plan is poor in calcium and restricts the consumption of healthy foods like seafood and lean poultry.

Eat Right for Your Type: This diet is really interesting because it bases its recommendations on your blood group. For example, it recommends lots of meat for people with the blood type O. However, diet plans for some blood types are nutritionally imbalanced and too low in calories. Furthermore, just for the record, there is no proof that blood type can affect dietary requirements.

The Pritkin Principle: It is focused on trimming the amount of calories by eating watery foods that make you feel full. Eating vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, salads and low-fat dairy is fine, although it limits protein sources to lean meat, seafood and poultry. It is healthy because it provides low amounts of saturated fats and large amounts of vegetables and fruits. However, it is low on calcium and restricts lean protein sources.

Volumetrics: It provides for eating fewer calories. It recommends the same foods as Pritkin but restricts fatty or dry foods like popcorn, pretzels and crackers. This diet is reasonably healthy given the high volume of fruit and vegetables as well as being low in calories and saturated fats.

The Zone: It is fairly low on carbohydrates yet fairly high on proteins. It advises low-fat protein foods such as fish and chicken and vegetables, fruits and grains. It is also a healthy plan but lacking in grains and calcium.

Weight Watchers: They recommend high carbohydrate meals, but are moderate on fats and proteins. A very healthy diet program and very flexible too. It permits the dieter to devise his own meals rather than offering recipes, although there are Weight Watchers' TV dinners in the supermarkets.

About the Author:

Are you interested in a rapid weight loss regimen? If so, please visit our website entitled Quick Weight Loss Grab a totally unique version of this article from the Uber Article Directory

Using a SmokeFree Is A Heartfelt Choice

By Milo Chartokov

The tobacco industry is very guarded about revealing the chemicals their products contain. We know for sure that according to the Surgeon General's Report, that cigarettes contain the following chemicals: carbon monoxide, benzene, acetone, hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxide, formic acid, acetic acid, nicotine, ammonia, benzolpyrene, tar, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. To think that this is only a small list of what these products contain is truly mind boggling.

Consider these sobering facts: Literally seconds after taking a puff, or chewing or dipping tobacco, the cardiovascular system is placed under incredible stress. Nicotine rushes into the bloodstream and starts doing damage. The pulse races an additional 15-20 beats per minute and the blood pressure rises substantially. These effects continue for several hours after the product is used. This is equivalent to going for an all day jog!

Could it get any worse? Absolutely. Carbon monoxide, the invisible, odorless killer, attacks the body by depriving the red blood cells of approximately 16 percent of their oxygen carrying capabilities. The nicotine continues to punish the body by restricting arteries by as much as 50 percent and reducing blood flow to the heart by 25 percent. For smokers with existing artery blockages this can be deadly.

Don't despair. The body is an amazing machine capable of repairing itself. Within minutes of discontinuing tobacco use, the chance of premature cardiovascular death diminishes greatly. In only a few days, the body purges the nicotine from the system and consequently the blood pressure and pulse rate begin returning to normal levels. Coronary artery spasms start to subside as well. Damaged red blood cells are steadily replaced by new healthy cells, and within a few months all damaged cells have been replaced bringing greater vitality to the body.

Quitting seems impossible right? Not so fast. Health e-Choice, a new visionary company located in Ashland, Virginia has tackled this dilemma by introducing the SmokeFree, an electronic cigarette that mimics the physical act of smoking. Instead of using nicotine, the SmokeFree cartridges contain only water, propylene glycol (an FDA approved food additive) and flavoring. The cartridges are offered in three flavors: green tea, tobacco, and menthol. The cost of each cartridge is only $2.00 and is equivalent to a pack of traditional cigarettes. So, not only is the Smoke Free better for your health, it's also better for your wallet.

Smoke Free users have reported as much as a 75 percent drop in traditional cigarette smoking after only a couple of weeks of using the SmokeFree. The SmokeFree produces a harmless water vapor that looks like regular smoke, but dissipates quickly and poses no threat to the user or those nearby.

About the Author:

With tough no-smoking laws pending and smoking bans actually in place, Health e-Choice has the right product at the right time to gain a sizable share of the 200 billion dollar tobacco market. Click here to find out how you can take advantage of the perfect timing of the Health e-Choice business opportunity or to order a SmokeFree unit . Business support is available from veteran internet marketer Don Russo.