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The skid loader is a rigid frame, engine powered machine with lift arms that are used to attach a wide variety of labor saving tools or attachments. Skid loaders are normally four wheel drive with left side drive wheels that are independent of right side drive wheels.  With each side being independent to the other, the wheel speed and direction of rotation of the wheels will determine which direction the loader turns.
Skid loaders are capable of turning in their own tracks, which makes them very maneuverable and valuable for jobs that require the use of compact, agile loader.
Unlike conventional front loaders, the lift arms lay beside the driver with the major pivot points located behind the shoulders of the operator.  Due to the operator being in close proximity to moving booms and buckets, earlier models of skid loaders weren’t as safe as conventional front loaders, particularly during entering and exiting.

Skid loaders today have fully enclosed cabs and other safety features that will protect the operator from injury.  Just like other front loaders, the skid steer can scrape material from one location to another, carry material in a bucket, or load material on a truck or a trailer.

Operation
A skid loader can sometimes take the place of a large excavator by digging a hole out from the inside.  The skid loader will first dig a ramp that leads to the edge of the hole.  Then, the loader will use the ramp to carry material out of the hole. 
The skid loader will then reshape the ramp by making it steeper and longer as the excavation gets deeper.  This method is very useful for digging under an overhead structure where the overhead clearance doesn’t allow for the boom of a large excavator, such as those situations where you are digging a basement under a house.
The bucket of most types of skid loaders can be replaced with several specialized buckets or attachments, many of which are powered by the hydraulic system of the loader. 

History
The first 3 wheeled front end loader was invented by two brothers, Cyril and Louis Keller in their machinist shop in Minnesota back in 1957.  The Kellers built the loader to help a nearby farmer clean turkey manure from his two story barn.  The light and compact loader, with the rear caster wheel, was able to turn around within the length of itself, while performing the very same tasks as conventional front end loaders.
Down the road, the Melroe manufacturing company in Gwinner, North Dakota, purchased the rights to the Keller loader in 1958 and hired the brothers to continue their loader invention.  Resulting from the partnership, the M-200 self propelled loader was introduced at the end of 1958.

The loader featured two independent front drive wheels and a rear caster wheel, a 12.9 engine and a 750 lb lift capacity.  Two years later, they ended up replacing the caster wheel with a rear axle and introduced the M-400 loader, which was the first four wheel skid steer loader in the world.

In 1962, the Bobcat name was added to describe the key features of the machine – touch, agile, and quick.  The M-440 was powered by a 15.5 HP engine and offered a 1100 lb rated operating capacity.  In the mid 1960s, the skid steer loader progressed with the introduction of the M600 loader.

Years later, the Bobcat skid steer loader experienced quite a few changes, including the development of a hydrostatic drive system, enforced cab structures, radius and vertical lift arm configurations, deluxe instrumentation, and even heating and air conditioning.
In addition to the rubber tire skid loaders of today, there are now all-wheel steer loaders and even compact track loaders. Compact track loads offer less ground disturbance and feature better traction and control in soft, muddy, wet, and even sandy ground conditions.

For additional information about skid steer loaders visit Save on Construction Heavy Equipment at The writer operates a website selling used construction equipment and providing information at http://www.saveonheavyequipment.com

Choosing a diaper bag is more than just choosing how it looks.  Much more important is how functional it is.  In terms of functionality there is much to know.  You may like to consider if the bag is waterproof or not; all it will take is for some formula to spill into the bag and there may have some concerns for the hygiene of the bag.  So, perhaps your first consideration is if the bag is waterproof.  

Also, how many pockets the bag possesses will be a major factor in your choice because you will be carrying all kinds of things.  Namely: sun hat, blanket, formula, purse, diaper creme, cell phone, keys, baby bottle, bottle warmer, big, clothes, toys, pacifier,changing, pad, and obviously diapers.  It’s likely that I’ve missed something so always make sure the bag has lots of pockets.   Usually the bottle pocket is made of some kind of insulated material that will keep the bottle warm or cool.

Diaper bags are made from many different kinds of fabrics and one you may like to look out for is the anti-bacterial lining.

Most bags come with a three month guarantee, but if you’re going to be using your bag a lot then some manufacturers offer a twelve month guarantee.

The enclosure of the bag will usually be a means of zipper, velcro, or magnetic clasps, with the zipper usually going across the top opening. The magnetic clasps are really neat, but usually ramps the price up.  It’s common for the zipper to go across the top opening, although some are a loose flap that simply folds over.  Be cautious of the latter type, as certain positions may see the contents of the bag spill out.

There are lots of well-known brands out there, and maybe you want the brand name, but other less-known companies are making completely adequate bags that are stylish too.  Whatever, you will be spoilt for choice.  If you’re concerned about the environment then you will even be able to find diaper bags that cater to the green market.

The large groups that bags belong are usually referred to as: messenger, stroller, and the backpack.  These are rounded off in many different types of prints that include: Asian, stripes, paisley, rock n roll, polka dots, floral, geometrics, sport, and camouflage.  There’s probably more, but that should be enough to hold your interest.

Take your time, the styles are gorgeous, but remember the functionality.

No matter how you crack it, at some point we all need to haul a large item from one point to another. Whether it’s a homeowner cleaning out a garage and needing to get rid of some debris, or it’s a small business that needs to get equipment to a job site, hauling is a fact of life. The costs of truck purchases for some jobs are just too great, and this is where a good utility trailer can really step in and save the day.

A utility trailer is simply a platform for hauling items. It can be an elaborate add on to a vehicle that includes safety walls and other features, or it can just be a wheeled slab on which to secure a piece of machinery or item for hauling. There are a number of things to consider, however, when adding a trailer onto a vehicle. They include:

* Local laws. Many states require even simple trailers to have their own license plates. They also require lighting systems that include break lights and hazards. This is for the safety of everyone on the road, the hauler included.

* Proper hook up. Trailers are wonderful for homeowners who occasionally need to pick up big items, but don’t own trucks. Easy to add to a car or a small, personal use pickup truck, trailers free their owners up from having to rent a big hauler or hire someone else to do the work for them. They must, however, be hooked up safely. This means the attachment to the towing vehicle must be safe and secure and the lighting system needs to be in place correctly. Doing otherwise might not only result in an accident, but also the loss of the load being hauled.

* Weight considerations. A small, wooden trailer with a wheel system that’s meant to hold only 500 pounds, cannot and should not be loaded up with a ton of debris or lawn equipment. Make sure you know what your trailer is rated for and follow all safety precautions.

Businesses, too, often use trailer systems to help them get their work done. Plumbers, electricians, other construction trades and especially lawn maintenance companies rely on trailers to help them get from jobsite to jobsite with their equipment intact. The benefits of trailers over much larger trucks for hauling equipment and supplies are many. They include:

* Increasing the capacity of a regular work truck without having to purchase more expensive vehicles.

* Ease of access of equipment. Open trailers or even enclosed ones make it much easier for employees to get at the equipment they need when they need it. Ramps on lawn equipment trailers, for example, are ideal for rolling equipment out when it’s needed. Plus, it makes it even easier to put equipment away after a long, hot day. After all, who wants to lift a heavy lawn mower onto a truck?

Utility trailers are oftentimes much more affordable and economical to keep up with than a full-sized truck or even a larger commercial truck. They are perfect for homeowners who need to do occasional hauling, great for businesses and simply irreplaceable to lawn maintenance crews.

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<p><i>If you have teenagers, chances are they’re driving you crazy. But why should they have all the fun? Here are some easy ways to return the favor.</i></p>

<p>Ah, the teen years. Is there anything  more frustrating, more bizarre, more annoying than watching your  child navigate these years? Yes, yes – I know it’s all worth it in  the end, but in the meantime, why not give back a little of what  you’ve been getting? Here are some helpful hints on how to annoy your  teenager just as much as he or she is annoying you.</p>

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<li><b>Talk in Text Speak</b><br />
The beauty of this is that it’s actually much shorter to say, “IDK” rather than “I don’t know,” and the added bonus is that your teen will beg to you stop talking like that. In fact, make up some of your own text speak, like maybe “WDYWFD” instead of “What do you want for dinner?”  Trust me, you’ll LOL (laugh out loud) at your teen’s annoyed reaction.
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<li><b>Friend them on Facebook</b><br />
Not only does this allow you to keep cyber tabs on them, but you can also post embarrassing things on their wall. Just imagine their annoyance when their page is littered with messages such as, “I love you muffin!” or “Did you remember to brush your teeth today?” And as a bonus, you can even post some <a onClick=”javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’);” href=”http://www.keepandshare.com/htm/free_photo_sharing.php” target=”_new”>photos</a> from their early childhood.</li>
<li><b>Twitter</b><br />
Post tweets  – a lot. Not just when you have something really interesting to post,      but basically all the time. Going into the living room? Tweet about it. Folding laundry? There’s another tweet. And you should really ramp it up when they’re trying to talk to you.
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<li><b>Master Rock Band</b><br />
This one might take some secret practice, but next time your teenager has some friends over and they embark on a marathon session of Rock Band, insist on being in the band.  They’ll probably indulge you, just so they can laugh…but then proceed to blow them all away with your awesomeness. Your kid will hate it.
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<li><b>Sing their Favorite Songs</b><br />
…but butcher the words. And try to do all those really cool hand motions. And maybe put on your hat backward. But whatever personal flair you add to the song, remember one thing: sing it as loudly and as badly as you can.
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<li><b>Get Caught Up in Your Electronics…or Whatever</b><br />
You know how when you ask your teen to do  something, the reply is always something like, “After I finish this game/download/text/session of staring at the television”? Give it right back. Next time they need you to cook supper, drive  them somewhere or fork over some money, say “Just a sec. I’ll be done Tweeting/updating my Facebook/downloading in a minute.” But then make sure it’s more like ½ hour.
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<li><b>Dress for the Drive</b><br />
Does your <a onClick=”javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’);” href=”http://www.keepandshare.com/htm/calendars/2010_calendars/free_2010_online_calendar.php” target=”_new”> calendar</a> seem to get filled up with a lot of appointments to play taxi? Even if the destination is just a block away?      Next time, drive them around while wearing your robe, bunny slippers and shower cap. Sure, it might be embarrassing for you, but really – isn’t their embarrassment worth it? And who knows – maybe they’ll actually start walking a few places.
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<li><b>Act Like a Parent</b><br />
Is there anything worse in a teenager’s mind than to have their parents show up and act like – gasp – parents? I know, I know – it’ the worst. But do it. You’ll be glad you did.

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Let’s get my first Article and this party started!

CHAMPIONSHIP SCRAMBLE MATCH

CHRISTIAN VS. JACK SWAGGER VS. FINLAY VS. TOMMY DREAMER (C) VS. MARK HENRY

The match starts off with Christian and Jack Swagger in the ring. This is probably because all of the other wrestlers are getting old and broken, and limiting their fight time is imperative. The match is fairly slow paced to start before the timer ticks down and Finlay enters the ring! Jack knocks Christian out of the ring, messes with Finlay’s eye, and gets the first pinfall. Yep, this’ll CERTAINLY last throughout the entire match… Right? Finlay rolls out of the ring to get checked by a doctor, and Christian and Swagger battle in the ring a bit more until Tommy Dreamer arrives. Then Mark Henry. A few more meaningless pins take place giving it to Mark Henry, then back to Swagger, and then finally to Tommy Dreamer. He holds out the last roughly minute and a half to retain the title.

Match Rating 2/5

I never am really a big fan of mass combat. It cheapens the whole of the match in my opinion. You may feel differently, but we can always discuss that in the comments section. ^_~

Edge comes in to see Teddy Long backstage. He complains about how he should be in a triple threat match for the title or Teddy might get fired! Teddy fires back with “Maybe you shouldn’t have ditched your wife, you jerk.” (Yes, I paraphrased. So what.) Edge leaves with a sad look on his face. Aww!

INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

CHRIS JERICHO VS. REY MYSTERIO JR

It’s a mask vs. title match! Jericho sought to rescue Rey from the “addiction of his mask” where as Rey just wants a title. As Rey tries to get back into the ring A pair of springboards into a moonsault for Rey gets only a two count. It was pretty to watch (I wish Madam Snapshot had that move. >_>) but flashy won’t get the win. Rey goes for another hurricanrana, but Jericho counters with a Walls Of Jericho! Rey pulls himself to the rope, but the damage is done. Well, I thought that until Rey jumped off the ropes, looking for a flying crossbody, only to get countered with a Codebreaker. Jericho takes his sweet time going for the pin, and Rey kicks out yet AGAIN. -_- More back and forth action before Jericho goes to Rey on the turnbuckle again. Rey knocks Jericho down, lands the 619, and goes for the pin, only to be caught by Jericho who counters it into the Walls Of Jericho. Rey powers out and tries for a sunset flip, but Jericho counters it into his own pin. Rey counters THAT pin into his own pin. Jericho COUNTERS THAT back into the original pin, before Rey just kicks out, but not before Jericho pulls off Rey’s mask! But wait?! Rey’s got a second mask on! Mysterio uses the confusion to land another 619 into a pin. Rey wins it.

Match Rating 4.3/5

It was actually pretty entertaining. But, really, did anyone not see this coming? Really? Easily the best match of the night.

Jericho is mad. Oh, he’s SUPER MAD. There’s got to be rules against having two masks! Really! Super Really! He runs backstage to talk to Teddy Long, and demands his rematch for the IC belt right now! Teddy says, “Nah, I’m cool. Get out.” (Again, artistic license.) Jericho whines more and threatens Teddy’s job and leaves in a crying huff.

GRUDGE MATCH

DOLPH ZIGGLER VS. THE GREAT KHALI

For the record, I’ve never seen Dolph Ziggler in action. So far, I am not impressed by the pre-match montage. Oh, I use a chair! Woo. *facepalm* The match begins with a little bit of slow dude vs. loud guy action. Dolph does a lot of yelling as Khali manhandles him for most of this match. The pyros fire off, and oh noes! Kane has arrived! Why is he here? Dolph uses the distraction to hit Khali with a chair to the leg, while Kane climbs into the ring Kane scares Dolph off and takes the chair and slams Khali with it. Kane slams Khali over and over with the chair and walks out. Dolph runs out and covers Khali for the 1,2,3.

Match Rating 1/5

Chairs and interference? Bah, I could have sworn this was a PPV, not ECW. If I wanted a cheap match like this, I wouldn’t have paid to watch this.

McMahon is backstage with Teddy Long, and poor Teddy is getting slammed with insult after insult. But, he’s on probation, what is Teddy going to do to save his job?!

UNIFIED TAG CHAMPIONSHIP

THE COLONS VS. PRICELESS

Wait, they don’t want Priceless to be called that anymore? Lemme change that….

UNIFIED TAG CHAMPIONSHIP

THE COLONS VS. PRICELESS LEGACY

Before the bell even rings, Teddy long comes out to the ring, with a change of plans. The new competitors are Edge and Chris Jericho as the new team?! Triple Threat Tag Match? Wow. I need to change the title for this paragraph now again? *sigh*

UNIFED TAG CHAMPIONSHIP

THE COLONS VS. PRICELESS LEGACY VS. EDGE AND CHRIS JERICHO

Now the match begins and people start tagging themselves in and out like popcorn. A series of kicks by Primo get only a 2 count. Legacy take control while Edge and Jericho wait for a chance to tag in. Edge tags himself in, misses a Spear on Primo, and gets tagged out by DiBiase. Poor Edge. Watching them stand outside frustrated and impotent is pure hilarity. Hot Tag to Carlito, clothesline, knee lift, springboard elbow smash. 2 count as DiBiase comes in for the save. Primo attacks DiBiase, Jericho (out of boredom I think) lands a Codebreaker on Primo. Carlito tosses Jericho to the floor and resumes his assault on Rhodes. Edge finds one of Rhodes hands unaccounted for and tags himself in while Carlito lands a Backstabber on the illegal Rhodes. Goes for the worthless cover, only to find Edge Spearing him. Edge squeaks the win!

Match Rating 3/5

It’s an awesome thing when finishers come from nowhere. Though useless without for most of the match, I look forward to seeing what’ll happen to these two now…

Legacy have a pow-wow backstage and discuss how sad they are that they aren’t tag champs with Randy Orton. He says “Meh, I’m about to get my face crushed with a sledgehammer. I’m a tad preoccupied.” (Yes, I plan on doing this to every quote from now on. Get used to it.) DiBiase gets sad after being called nothing more than a glorified errand boy and runs off. Rhodes says he’ll talk to him, but it doesn’t look good for Randy Orton.

WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

MELINA (C) VS. MICHELLE McCOOL

It’s a women’s title. Are we really concerned here? I just don’t think the women in the WWE take wrestling truly seriously. The match begins with a lot of hair and screaming. It ends pretty much the same way. Michelle McCool wins the title after a Faithbreaker.

Match Rating 1/5

Nothing I can say here is going to make me happy about having had to watch this match.

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

JEFF HARDY VS. CM PUNK (C)

It takes about three minutes for the first snapmare to get this match actually started. It picks up around minute 5 when Punk tries for the GTS, Hardy avoids. Hardy goes for the Twist Of Fate, Punk gets out of it. Hardy lands a Whisper In The Wind, but a kick out at 2. Hardy knocks Punk to the corner and tries to flatten Punk, only to get caught in a GTS position, Hardy gets out of it. Hardy pulls a ToF out of nowhere and goes for the Swanton Bomb, only to have Punk merely sit up to get out of the way. Punk tries for a GTS, gets countered into ANOTHER Twist Of Fate and goes for the Swanton, lands it, 1,2,3 But wait! Punk’s foot was under the rope, and the ref reverses the decision. Jeff throws a hissy fit, giving time for Punk to get to his feet. Jeff goes for another Twist Of Fate, Punk counters with the GTS, Hardy elbows him in the face to get out of it, and Punk falls to the ground holding his eye. The ref breaks up the fight to check Punk out. While the ref’s back is turned telling Hardy to back off, Punk kicks the ref giving Hardy the win by DQ. Hardy wins, but Punk retains.

Match Rating 3/5

I love watching people get crushed after almost winning.

Afterwards as Punk was walking up the ramp, Hardy lashes out and attacks without regard. Several refs come out to break it up, but Punk is still the champ.

The Colons go backstage to harass poor Teddy Long. He lets them know that “I ain’t getting’ fired for you chumps. Shut your mouths and get the hell out of my office!” He’s a smooth guy when I talk for him.

Orton makes a phone call, but gets an answering machine. Yep, that’s the whole promo. Wow.

GRUDGE MATCH

JOHN CENA VS. THE MIZ

This is a sad match. Miz has control for most of it, but Cena stands up. Five Knuckle Shuffle, Attitude Adjustment, STF. Ding ding.

Match Rating 1/5

The Miz should have lost, sure. I just would have liked a longer match with at least one move from the Miz dealing any sort of damage. Yes, I wrote less about this match than the Women’s title match.

THREE STAGES OF HELL MATCH

TRIPLE H VS. RANDY ORTON (C)

Three stages of hell huh? First match is a normal match. Second is a falls count anywhere without DQ. Third match is a stretcher match. So, this will be three different paragraphs, one for each fall.

Match 1 : One Fall – It starts with Orton working on HHH’s leg, but HHH gets tired of fooling around and gets a chair. Orton wins by DQ.

Match 2 : Falls Count Anywhere – Round two starts with the chair. This is bound to end poorly, right? 10 Chair shots later, we take it outside. HHH lands a Pedigree and pins. HHH wins round two.

Match 3 : Stretcher Match – This is where the match actually started. HHH pushes Orton up the ramp on the stretcher, hops off at the top, and kicks the stretcher into HHH’s leg knocking it and him back down the ramp. HHH gets up, and Orton throws him into the stairs. Takes HHH and the stairs into the ring, but HHH counters the stairs with a toehold getting Orton’s face pounded with his own stairs. Orton back on the stretcher as HHH pushes up the ramp again, but Orton kicks HHH in the face. Goes for the Face Punt, but hits the stretcher instead. (HA!) HHH goes for the Pedigree, but Orton counters with a body drop onto the stretcher. Orton pushes the stretcher up the ramp. HHH falls off the stretcher. Orton goes for the RKO, HHH counters and lands his own Pedigree. HHH loads him up, but Rhodes runs out and stops it. HHH stops Rhodes, but DiBiase comes out to save Orton as well! HHH gets pounded until he finds his sledgehammer. Legacy gets flattened, but Orton gets a stage piece and hits HHH with it. HHH falls over the stretcher and Orton pushes if over the line. Orton wins.

As Orton’s gloating, HHH gets up and sledges him in the back, knocking Orton down.

Match 3/5

It was ok, but I still hate interference. *shrug*

PPV Overview

This wasn’t an amazing PPV, but it wasn’t terrible either. Every match involving Jericho was entertaining to me, and the way Hardy was screwed out of the belt was hilarious too.

PPV Rating 3 / 5

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