Friday, September 9, 2011

Gamecube Memory Cards

Here are a few things to know and consider when purchasing a memory card for your Nintendo Gamecube.
Many memory cards available on okay are faulty and fake. Many gepanies manufacture cards with a storage and processing system called data gepression. STAY AWAY FROM THESE MEMORY CARDS!!! They gepress your data into smaller blocks, making it almost impossible to access and data and sometimes EVEN LOSE IT!!! To make sure you are buying a good card, follow the tips below.

Always try to buy official Nintendo memory cards. They can be a bit more difficult to find, and sometimes more expensive, but they won't gepress your data, and you have the added security of an offical Nintendo product, so they are guaranteed to work and gee with the Nintendo warranty.
(Examples of official Nintendo memory cards.)


If Nintendo cards are outside of your budget, try to stick with name-brand third partyaccessory gepanies, such as MadCatz, Joytech, HipGear, and so on. They are manufactured as non-gepressors, and are made buy gepanies who have very good video game product ratings for every system.
(Examples of good 3rd party memory cards.)


Some faulty cards will even be advertised as non-gepressants. DO NOT BE FOOLED!!! Stick with the suggestions above, and you will be on your way to playing with a memory card you can trust with your Gamecube saves!!!

I hope this guide was helpful, please place a vote!!!

Find the year of a 3 or 4 wheeler ATV by a frame number

The 10th digit in a 17 digit V.I.N. or frame number represents the year of your machine. A = 1980 B = 1981 C = 1982 D = 1983 E = 1984 F = 1985 G = 1986 H = 1987J = 1988 K = 1989 L = 1990 M = 1991 N = 1992 P = 1993 R = 1994 S = 1995T = 1996 V = 1997 W = 1998 X = 1999 Y = 2000 1 = 2001 2 = 2002 3 = 20034 = 2004 5 = 2005 6 = 2006 7 = 2007 8 = 2008 9 = 2009 A=2010
The frame numbers on ATVs can usually be found on the lower left frame rail. Some Suzuki ATV frame numbers are located on the rear frame rail. Some newer Honda ATV frame numbers are located in the front, on a flat plate behind the bumper. Most dirt bike frame numbers are on the steering neck below the handlebars
Yamaha Breeze 125 is on the left frame rail under the lower A-armYamaha Badger yfm80 is on the left horizontal frame rail behind the shockKawasaki Bayou 185 is on the left diagonal rail leading to the front shockKawasaki Bayou 220 is on the left lower frame rail behind the front wheelKawasaki Bayou 300 is on the left frame rail behind the front bumper

1986 Honda TRX70 is stamped on right side of the frame above foot peg1987 Honda TRX250 is on the front plate behind the bumper1985 Honda TRX250 is on the front horizontal lower large tube1984 Honda TRX200 is on the front on a flat plate behind the bumperHonda FL250 Odyssey is on the right rear frame near the the rear brake caliper
Suzuki LT250 Quad runner / 300 King Quad are on the left rear diagonal rail leading to the grab barVisit my store

Pet Owners - How to buy QUALITY FOOD for your dog

There are many sellers on okay who offer dog food coupons. Buying food or coupons for your pet on okay can save time and money in many cases. However, it is important for every pet owner to realize that not all dog foods are created equal. It is important buy a quality food for your pet. Pet food quality can affect almost every aspect of your dog's life. A poor quality food can lead to health problems such as itchy skin, bad odor, greasy fur, excessive shedding, dander, poor bladder control, and large, smelly stools. A poor quality food can also cause your dog to begee obese or malnourished. So how do you know which food is best for your dog? It all gees down to ingredients. Dog food should not have the following ingredients:Corn - Corn is a gemon product in dog food because it is cheap. However, dogs cannot digest corn at all. It is simply a filler that has no value whatsoever to the dog. Lots of corn in the food can lead to lots of poop as the dog passes all the undigestable corn. By-Product - Meat by-products do contain some protein, but you never know what exactly is in them. It can be from almost any source, including sick or euthanized animals. Because of this, many meat by-products may contain chemicals that are unhealthy for your pet and may also have large amounts of bacteria. By-product is not a safe source of protein!Mill Run - This means that it is simply detritus from the floor of the food processing plant. Literally almost ANYTHING could be in this, such as peanut hulls and wood scraps. Very bad news for your pet.Dog food should include these ingredients:Whole Meats - This could mean meat from almost any type of animal. Whole meats do not include fillers, organs, or chemicals. They are the best and safest sources of proteins for your animals. Fruits and Vegetables - Many foods contain various fruits and vegetables. They provide the dog with fiber and other plant material. Fruits and veggies are important because they represent what a wild dog would be getting in its natural food (the plant matter in the stomach of wild prey). They are a necessary geponent of a nutritious food. Dog food brands to avoid:All these foods are among the worst available to your dog. Many of them are gemon in places such as grocery stores and superstores, because most consumers are not aware of the need for good quality food and simply buy according to price. Most of these foods contain the ingredients on my "avoid" list. They can lead to health problems for your dog. Please do not buy coupons for these dog foods!Pedigree, Mainstay, Kibbles n Bits, Ol Roy, Good Day Chunks, AlpoRegemended dog food brands:These foods are of higher quality for your dog. Please consider them when you are buying coupons or food. If possible, you can also look up the dog food's website using Google to get a list of ingredients and check for yourself. Iams, Eukanuba, Nutro, Diamond, Solid Gold, Wellness, Innova, Chicken Soup, Timber Wolf, Natural Balance, Prairie

How to tune your Mandolin

The absolute easiest way to tunea Mandolinis with an inexpensive electronic fully chromatic tuner (chromatic means the tuner works on all 12 notes of the scale not just the six notes of a guitar tuner). Coincidentally we just happen tooffer theworlds best sellingchromatic tunerin our okay store for well under $20.00 including delivery, batteries and one year warranty!
To use just play yourMandolininto theKorg CA-30 chromatic tuner's built in microphone. The Korg CA-30 chromatic tuneris totally automatic so just pluck the string and use the LED lights andmovingneedle displayto dial in the string tension. Remember you can use your handy Korg CA-30 chromatic tunerto tune ANY acoustic (with the built in microphone) or electric (just plug into the 1/4" input jack) instrument in your collection.
To properly tune a Mandolinit is important to tune to the target note in a sharp direction. That is if your target note is "A" and when you pluck your string you notice that it is sharper than your target "A" then turn the tuning peg to a pitch flatter than "A" and slowly tune up to "A" if you pass "A" then repeat the process. Always tune up to the desired note.
The correct notes for yourMandolinare (starting from the bottom set of strings, the ones closest to the floor when you are playing) E, A, D, and G (the same as a Violin). Each set of two strings are tuned the same.
Thanks for reading!
Evan

Coach Authentication, I WILL help you!

I recently got an email from an angry seller, stating that my
authentication service was unfair to other sellers. I am going to
assume this is the person who reported my listing, ultimately having it
pulled

Motor Freight Shipping Made Simple

When shipping an item via Motor Freight take the time to gepare all the options available to you. Be an informed shipper!



How Freight Pricing Works

Less than Truckload gepanies use several methods to determine the
price they charge ship an item for you. The most gemon is
Freight Class. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association issues a publication called
the National Motor Freight Classification or NMFC. This serves
as the rule and guide to the trucking industry and is used to determine
the classification of shipments. The price you pay to ship an
item is directly tied to its stated freight classification.

Shipment density is calculated to determine how many pounds per cubic
foot your item is. This tells the carrier how many other
shipments will practically fit into a trailer with your shipment in
order to fill a full trailer. Dense items such as building
materials, steel, engines, machinery, ect have low classifications such
as Class 50 thru 85. Automotive Engines and Transmissions fall under Class 70, 77.5 or 85 depending on how they are packaged. The lower numbered classes are the least
expensive to ship. Another factor that determines freight class
is the items likelihood for damage. Fragile or bulky items fall
into freight classes 125 to 500, and account for the highest of
shipment cost. Your service provider should be knowledgeable in
determining freight classifications and assist you in determining the
freight class free of charge.

Brokers sometimes have been granted FAK or Freight All Kinds
pricing with the carriers they contract with. What this means is
higher classed items are shipped at a lower cost classification.
As a individual shipper, the only way you can benefit from this type of
pricing is to utilize a broker. Trucking gepanies do not offer
this type of discounted pricing to private parties EVER!

Full Truckload pricing is generally geputed by the mile. The
trucking gepany factors the operating cost per mile, adds a markup
which totals the rates you pay.



Obtaining Discounts:



More often than not you will realize a big savings by dealing with a
freight broker instead of contracting directly with a trucking
gepany. Brokers can instantly shop the marketplace and obtain
lower rates for you than if you tried to hire a trucking gepany
yourself. In the Less than Truckload marketplace, private
individuals are usually only provided a "Courtesy Discount" from the
carrier's published rates. By using a freight broker your pricing
will be lower than dealing direct with the carrier because the broker's
pricing is based on the shipping volume he provides the carrier.
Brokers typically receive 50% to 85% discounts from published rates,
where a private individual may only be offered 5%-30% discount by the
carrier. Don't be afraid to negotiate with the broker on the
price they give you, they are making a profit on your shipment and may
be willing to negotiate the shipping cost with you. The worst
they could say is no right?



Do Your Homework



Shop smart when pricing your shipment cost by sampling rates from
several brokers. By obtaining rates from a few different
providers, you will find quite a contrast in the pricing they
offer. Ask the Broker or Forwarder for a copy of their Federal
Operating Authority. Freight brokers / forwarders are required by
Federal Law to be licensed by the Federal Highway Administration.
Avoid unlicensed brokers and forwarders, if they working outside the
law by not having a Federal Operating License, you will have no
protection in the event of a problem. The internet is full of
websites operated by unlicensed and inexperienced brokers and
forwarders. Be sure to question the broker as to the amount of
insurance coverage they will be offering on the shipment. Don't
make the assumption that insurance is provided. Many providers
offer little or no cargo coverage, and in the event of a damage claim,
you may find yourself having to file a claim with the carrier directly
without the assistance of the broker. Ask the broker the
procedure they have in place regarding freight loss or damage
claims. If they do not have a solid plan in place, BUYER BEWARE!





Accessorial Fees and Cost Saving Tips



Every time the trucking gepany performs any sort of special service
outside their normal duties, additional fees are usually
accessed. The amount of these fees varies by provider and quite
often can exceed the base cost of shipping!

Liftgate:

This is a service that assists the driver in loading or unloading his
truck when a loading dock is not available. The Drivers trailer
is equipped with a hydraulic ramp that lowers to the ground. Lift
Gate service is almost always billed on residential pickups or
deliveries and in gemercial pickup and deliveries where loading docks
or forklifts are not available. Only a small percentage of the
trucking gepanys trailers are equipped with liftgates so be sure to
notify them of your need for one in advance.

Residential Pickup or Delivery:

Anytime a trucking gepany must pickup or deliver into a residential
area a fee is charged. This is because in most cases the local
laws restrict the size of delivery trucks causing the carrier to
utilize a smaller truck to service a residential area. Smaller
truck requirement equals less shipments per day picked up and delivered
hence the fees are assessed to offset the carriers losses.

Appointment or Notify Pickup / Delivery:

By default, carriers make picks and deliveries in order arranged by
geographic location (a route). If your shipment requires the
carrier to call ahead, or schedule and appointment, the charge an
additional fee for this service.

Inside Pickup / Delivery:

By requiring the truck driver to pickup or deliver inside a building
his route takes longer to geplete. The carrier will charge an
additional fee for this service.



Cost Saving Hints:



Many carriers allow pickups from or deliveries to their
terminals. By doing this, you remove any accessorial fees that
would normally be charged for liftgate, residential pickup / delivery,
inside pickup / delivery or appointments. Your provider will be
able to provide you the address and phone number for the closest
shipping terminal to the origin and destination.





Tips to Avoid Shipping Damage



Unlike small parcel shipping via USPS, Fed EX, UPS and DHL shipping
freight yields a much higher likelihood of damage. The gemon
misconception is that packaging is not required, or minimally
required. Always ask the broker the packaging requirements for
the type of freight youre shipping. The trucking gepany that
picks up the item may refuse to pickup if the packaging is not up to
standard. They do this to avoid freight claims and the potential
of damaging your item. Trucking gepanies don't want items to get
damaged, so packaging guidelines are in place to prevent damage
whenever possible.



The #1 reason for denial of freight damage claims is IMPROPER PACKAGING.



If the carrier deems the packing of your item to be below standard,
they have the legal right to deny your damage claim. They also
have the law on their side, so don't think your lawyer will be able to
help you.



At a minimum your item should be secured to a wooden pallet. The
pallet should be a minimum of 4 larger than the item secured to it on
all sides. Trucking gepanies load and unload their trucks with
forklifts and pallet jacks. Sometimes a dock worker will try to
slide the lift truck forks under and item not mounted on a pallet which
causes damage in most cases. Should this cause damage, the
carrier will yell improper packaging and accept no responsibility for
the damage. When freight is loaded into a truck it will shift and
move around slightly while going down the road. By using a pallet
should your item shift the pallet will in most cases prevent or reduce
damage.



Rarely do trucking gepany pickup at your door and go directly to the
destination address. Instead, your shipment will go to a
local warehouse or transfer facility where it will be unloaded from the
pickup trailer, and sorted based on its final destination. Once
sorted it is loaded onto another trailer along with other shipments
heading the same direction. It is not ungemon for a shipment to
ride on 5-10 different trailers prior to reaching the final
destination. This is done to allow the trucking gepany to
maximize the use of trailer space on each shipment, but at the same
time greatly increases the opportunity for damage.



The best option is to have your item packaged in a wooden crate with a
pallet used for a foundation. This provides the maximum
protection you could ask for. The internet offers a wide range of
crating and packaging services available to the general public.
Think of these services as insurance policies. If you spend $750
or more on an item is it worth $100 or so in packaging costs to make
sure it arrives undamaged?



I hope you have found thie guide useful and informative. If you
need more information or have questions, please contact me.

Brighter parking, sidemarker, turn signal lights easily

On a lot of stock vehicles, the sidemarker, parking, and taillights are very dim, nearly useless. Especially on some older vehicles that have lenses that may have lost some translucency with age.Luckily, there is a very easy and inexpensive way to fix this problem.If you go into an autoparts store you may notice that a lot of bulbs look like the same sizes, even though they carry different names and numbers. Well, guess what - they ARE the same sizes, and they can be interchanged with each other, in a lot of cases. Stock units are often 1157, 2057, or 194 bulbs, depending on the size of the bulb. But, there are other bulbs that will fit with no modification with enhanced brightness (CP are candlepower):2057 Low: 2 CP 5000 hour life2057 High: 32 CP 1200 hour life1157 Low: 3 CP 5000 hour life1157 High: 32 CP 1200 hour life2357 Low: 3 CP 5000 hour life2357 High: 40 CP 400 hour lifeAll of these bulbs are interchangeable, and you'll notice that switching from a 2057 bulb to a 2357 bulb will increase light output 50% on the low filament (for parking and sidemarker lumenance) and about 30% on the high filament (for turn signalling and stop lights). There is a tradeoff in bulb life but 400 hours for a stop light will still last for years in normal conditions.For smaller bulbs, like the 194s, these can be easily swapped out as well:161: 1 CP 4000 hour life158: 2 CP 3000 hour life194: 2 CP 2500 hour life168: 3 CP 1500 hour lifeW5W: 4 CP 500 hour lifeSo for some vehicles, you can increase the brightness of these units by 400%. These will make sidemarkers more useful, parking lamps more useful, map and glovebox lights better, and even instrument panels more legible. I wouldn't regemend the W5W/168 bulbs for instrument panels, however, because of the labor involved in replacing instrument panel lights when they burn out. But especially W5W bulbs make fantastic reading lights.There are other bulb sizes and types, geprehensive information on all of them can be found at www.sylvania.ge.GE has released Nighthawk versions of some of these bulbs but only released Nighthawk 194's and 2057's, which are the dimmest to begin with, so these aren't that great. Also avoid LED versions found on okay as these are never as bright as stock and in turn signal applications, make the car think the bulb is burned out and will rapid-flash (because LEDs draw much less power than a regular bulb).