Friday, May 30, 2008

Privacy Policy


We have created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm and continuing commitment to the privacy of personal information provided by those visiting and interacting with this web site. We hold the privacy of your personal information in the highest regard. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for this website.


We recognize the importance of protecting your privacy and our policy is designed to assist you in understanding how we collect, use and safeguard the personal information you provide to us and to assist you in making informed decisions when using our site. This policy will be continuously assessed against new technologies, business practices and our customers' needs.


What Information Do We Collect?

When you visit this web site you may provide us with two types of information: personal informationyou knowingly choose to disclose that is collected on an individual basis and Web site useinformation collected on an aggregate basis as you and others browse our Web site.


1. Personal Information You Choose to Provide


Registration InformationWhen you register for any of our products, services or newsletters you will provide us information about yourself.Credit Card InformationIf you choose to avail of our services, you may need to give personal information and authorization to obtain information from various credit services. For example, you may need to provide the


following information:
-Name
-Mailing address
-Email address
-Credit card number
-Name on credit card-Credit card billing address
-Business and home phone number


Email Information
If you choose to correspond with us through email, we may retain the content of your email messages together with your email address and our responses. We provide the same protections for these electronic communications that we employ in the maintenance of information received by mail and telephone.

2. Web Site Use Information
Similar to other commercial Web sites, our Web site utilizes a standard technology called "cookies" see explanation below, "What Are Cookies?") and web server log files to collect information about how our Web site is used. Information gathered through cookies and Web server logs may include the date and time of visits, the pages viewed, time spent at our Web site, and the Web sites visited just before and just after our Web site.


How Do We Use the Information That You Provide to Us?


Broadly speaking, we use personal information for purposes of administering our business activities,providing the products and services you requested, to process your payment, , to monitor the use of the service, our marketing and promotional efforts and improve our content and service offerings, and customize our site's content, layout, services and for other lawful purposes. These uses improve our site and better tailor it to meet your needs.Furthermore, such information may be shared with others on an aggregate basis. Personally identifiable information or business information will not be shared with parties except as required by law.


Occasionally, we may also use the information we collect to notify you about important changes to our Website, new services, and special offers we think you will find valuable. You may notify us atany time if you do not wish to receive these offers by emailing us at the link provided on the newsletter.


What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a very small text document, which often includes an anonymous unique identifier. Whenyou visit a Web site, that site's computer asks your computer for permission to store this file in a part of your hard drive specifically designated for cookies. Each Web site can send its own cookieto your browser if your browser's preferences allow it, but (to protect your privacy) your browser only permits a Web site to access the cookies it has already sent to you, not the cookies sent to you by other sites. Browsers are usually set to accept cookies. However, if you would prefer not to receive cookies, you may alter the configuration of your browser to refuse cookies. If you choose to have your browser refuse cookies, it is possible that some areas of our site will not function as effectively when viewed by the users. A cookie cannot retrieve any other data from your hard drive or pass on computer viruses.


How Do We Use Information We Collect from Cookies?

As you visit and browse our Web site, the site uses cookies to differentiate you from other users. In some cases, we also use cookies to prevent you from having to log in more than is necessary for security. Cookies, in conjunction with our Web server's log files, allow us to calculate the aggregate number of people visiting our Web site and which parts of the site are most popular. This helps us gather feedback to constantly improve our Web site and better serve our clients. Cookies do not allow us to gather any personal information about you and we do not intentionally store any personal information that your browser provided to us in your cookies.


IP Addresses

IP addresses are used by your computer every time you are connected to the Internet. Your IP address is a number that is used by computers on the network to identify your computer. IP addresses are automatically collected by our web server as part of demographic and profile data known as traffic data so that data (such as the Web pages you request) can be sent to you.


Sharing and Selling Information

We do not share, sell, lend or lease any of the information that uniquely identify a subscriber (such as email addresses or personal details) with anyone except to the extent it is necessary to process transactions or provide services that you have requested.


How Can You Access and Correct Your Information?

You may request access to all your personally identifiable information that we collect online and maintain in our database by emailing us at the usual address. What About Legally Compelled Disclosure of Information? We may disclose information when legally compelled to do so, in other words, when we, in good faith, believe that the law requires it or for the protection of our legal rights. We may also disclose account information when we have reason to believe that disclosing this information is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be violating our Terms of Service or to protect the safety of our users and the Public.


What About Other Web Sites Linked to Our Web Site?

We are not responsible for the practices employed by Web sites linked to or from our Web site or the information or content contained therein. Often links to other Web sites are provided solely as pointers to information on topics that may be useful to the users of our Web site. Please remember that when you use a link to go from our Website to another web site, our Privacy Policy is no longer in effect. Your browsing and interaction on any other web site, including web sites, which have a link on our Website, is subject to that Web site's own rules and policies.


Please read over those rules and policies before proceeding. Your ConsentBy using our Web site you consent to our collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time with or without notice.

Our Commitment To Data Security:


Please note that your information will be stored and processed on our computers in the United States. The laws on holding personal data in the United States may be less stringent than the laws of your Country of residence or citizenship. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.


Choice/Opt-In/Opt-Out

This site allows visitors to unsubscribe so that they will not receive future messages. After unsubscribing we will discontinue sending the particular messages as soon as technically feasible.

Surveys & Contests


From time-to-time our site requests information from users via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether or not to disclose this information. Information requested may include contact information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information (such as zip code, age level). Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of this site.


A Special Note About Children


Children are not eligible to use our services unsupervised and we ask that children (under the age of 14) do not submit any personal information to us. If you are a minor, you can use this service only in conjunction with permission and guidance from your parents or guardians. Acquisition or Changes in Ownership In the event that the web site (or a substantial portion of its assets) is acquired, your information would be considered part of those assets, and may be part of those assets that are transferred.


Policy Modifications

We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If/when changes are made to this privacy policy, we will email users who have given us permission to do so. We will post any changes here, so be sure to check back periodically. However, please be assured that if the Privacy Policy changes in the future, we will not use the personal information you have submitted to us under this Privacy Policy in a manner that is materially inconsistent with this Privacy Policy, without your prior consent.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks

By Vanessa Beaty Platinum Quality Author



Although a Mitsubishi Fuso may not be a name that you see or hear very often, these medium to light duty trucks have been around since the 1960s. Mitsubishi is a very well known name and their Fuso line of commercial haulers has made itself quite a reputation among truck drivers. From dump trucks to sweepers these trucks are dependable and efficient, according to those who drive them.


The first Mitsubishi Fuso trucks were first seen on a global scale in the 1980s. They began their ascent to popularity in the Asia-Pacific market in the 1970s and soon found themselves being accepted worldwide. Australia has given much rise to the Fuso's popularity over the past few years. Today you can normally recognize a Fuso by the Canter badge on the front or by the Mitsubishi badge which is typically found on the back of the truck. The Mitsubishi Fuso is comparable to United States models such as the Toyota Dyna, Hino Dutro, and the Chevrolet W Series of commercial vehicles.


The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is a lighter duty commercial vehicle that is primarily manufactured in Japan and a few other Asian countries, but is also sold in the United States. Europe, the Mid-East and a several other countries have also seen the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter come to life. The Fuso is manufactured by the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation in Japan with facilities also operating in Portugal since the 1980s.


From reefers to construction models, the line of Mitsubishi Fuso trucks offers the perfect choices for those looking for a medium to light duty professional vehicle. The manufacturers turn out approximately 15,000 new units each year and to date there have been more than 100,000 vehicles produced by this company. These trucks typically boast high production quality standards which are certified by ISO standards and when combined with a test track and a very extensive final inspection for quality it really is no surprised that these are one of the most popularly sought after trucks for light duty work. You can simply type in Mitsubishi Fuso on your browser's search engine to see the listings for sellers of these trucks. Finding used Mitsubishi Fuso trucks is also possible, and at very reasonable prices. And of course, you would expect a Mitsubishi to be very fuel economical as well. If you are vying for a truck that provides quality craftsmanship and massive fuel savings you really can not go wrong with this one.









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Saturday, May 3, 2008

Is Four Wheeling Safe for Families?

By Buck S. Johnson



Four-wheeling is full of young people and singles, but it is certainly not void of families. The pasttime is a great form of recreation for the entire family and there are a growing number of family-friendly organizations that cater to them.


Kids absolutely love riding in a rig while it jolts over gravel and pivots around large boulders. Try stopping along a trail and having your kids jump out to search for the most interesting thing they can find in the woods. Bring the items back home and use them in your next craft project at home or save them for a scrapbook of your adventures.


Perhaps contrary to popular belief, four-wheeling is a very safe form of recreation when carried out with good safety practices. If you are thinking of taking your family for an off road outing, make sure everyone is wearing seatbelts and that there are no lose items in the cab of your vehicle that could be harmful if thrown about unexpectedly. Confirm that all passengers are aware of the uneasiness of the terrain ahead. Allow only persons that do not require child restraint systems to travel in the vehicle while off-roading.


Another thing to consider when you are off-roading is clothing and other outdoors items. Just as you would when hiking or camping, you should have all the typical necessities on hand when in the wilderness. Take plenty of water and food rations, emergency flares, emergency bedding, flashlights, and communication devices such as a cell phone, GPS, and/or radio. In addition to the typical survival kit items, be sure to bring actual four-wheeling equipment such as tow straps, tools, rope, tie downs, tarps, etc.


It is best if your vehicle has a tow package and hitch for getting out of sticky situations. On that note also, it is always best to travel in multiple vehicles when off-roading. The worst situation to be in is stuck in the elements without a friend to help pull you out. Although, one of the greatest aspects of off-roading is the communal factor. If you happen to get stuck and you don't have a friend traveling with you (or you are both stuck!), your best chance of getting out is usually to wait for the next off-roader to come by. Almost every off roader will stop to help a fellow driver no matter how sticky the situation. This is one of the strongest bonds in the four-wheeling community. It is just one manifestation of the comradery of the sport.


Another family-friendly aspect of the sport is simply being outdoors with the people you love most. It's sort of like taking a camping trip or a hike with your family. There is excitement that comes with exploring the wilderness together and overcoming challenges with every turn. Kids and parents find new respect for each other in this atmostphere. Plus, it gives everyone a chance to work on something together even when not off-roading. Dads and sons, mothers and daughters, siblings and friends can work together on the vehicle. There are countless opportunities for teaching about the mechanics, engineering, safety and survival.


By joining a four wheeling club in your area, you can easily find the best places for off roading, meet others in the four wheeling community, and better organize your trips.
Mountain Transit Authority http://www.MTA4x4.com) (San Jose, CA)
http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/events/index.html (Pennsylvania)
Southern Four Wheel Drive Association http://www.sfwda.org (Southern U.S.)








Buck Johnson is the vice president of ChromePickup.com. For the last 20 years they have provided offline truck accessory retail products, and for the last 10 years have provided Ford truck accessories available online. Find headache racks and other additions at http://www.ChromePickup.com


Four Wheeling - Understanding An American Pastime

By Buck S. Johnson



For decades people have been rock climbing, snow wheeling, mudding, and otherwise off-roading in their pickup trucks, Jeeps, and other four-wheel drive vehicles. This arguably extreme sport can be described as a cross between human rock climbing, hiking, and roller coaster riding.


Most people who enjoy 4-wheeling on a regular basis are those who have grown up around it. They are from small mountain towns, valley and coastal communities. They spent the better part of their childhood learning how to maneuver river beds and scale rock walls. They know the limits of their vehicles because they're committed to testing them with each run.


Some, however, have grown up (and even still live/work) in the cramped quarters of large cities. These people are burdened with blatant advertising at every turn, smothered in cement, deafened by noise and engulfed in smog. Some of the most passionate 4-wheelers have come from this background having discovered a love for the outdoors. For these people, four wheeling is an escape and a refuge from the constraints of modern society. They leave the hustle and bustle behind for a chance to spin their wheels in God's creation.


Outsiders of the sport may see four-wheeling as an upset to nature's beauty. After all, these vehicles are usually far from green with their poor fuel economy (compared to smaller cars or hybrids), over powered engines and large tires. Many see these vehicles being hauled down the road (or driven if they're street legal) and wonder why on earth someone would go to such great lengths, spending time and money on such "extravagances".


The thing is, when you love and enjoy something you will expend all your resources to sustain it. Just as a concert pianist spends thousands of dollars on his piano or a golf pro spends oodles of cash on collared shirts and goofy hats. Whatever you enjoy, you work to keep that hobby alive and well in your life. It's all a matter of interest, priority and perspective. For the four-wheeling community it is close to the top of the list.








Buck Johnson is the Vice President of ChromePickup.com. For the last 20 years they have provided offline truck accessory retail products, and for the last 10 years have provided Dodge truck accessories available online. Find headache racks and other additions at http://www.ChromePickup.com