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		<title>Shipping Rates Down **Solved**</title>
		<link>http://blog.valorcorp.com/2009/08/09/shipping-rates-down/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:21:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Newton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[**UPDATE** (see below)
For some reason, after at least 5 years, the shipping component I use to get rates decided it was in demo mode.  Some of you may have seen the message.  Since the product is no longer supported, I had to write something new.
As of now, the UPS rates are up and running.  USPS [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>**UPDATE** (see below)</p>
<p>For some reason, after at least 5 years, the shipping component I use to get rates decided it was in demo mode.  Some of you may have seen the message.  Since the product is no longer supported, I had to write something new.</p>
<p>As of now, the UPS rates are up and running.  USPS shouldn&#8217;t be far behind.  The good news is this new version seems much quicker.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ll post an update when it&#8217;s fixed completely.</p>
<p>**UPDATE**</p>
<p>Everything appears to be working and the new system seems faster.  I&#8217;ll watch tomorrow for any errrors.</p>



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		<title>Help Defend Your Knife Rights!</title>
		<link>http://blog.valorcorp.com/2009/06/11/help-defend-your-knife-rights/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Newton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The US Customs has introduced a proposal to revoke the long-standing ruling that allows assited opening knives to be imported.  Customs now proposes these assisted opening knives be re-defined as illegal &#8220;switchblades&#8221;.  Under the Switchblade Knife Act, it would then be illegal for you to posses any easy open knife.
This is not someone else&#8217;s problem. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.akti.org/images/logo.gif" alt="" width="144" height="114" />The US Customs has introduced a proposal to revoke the long-standing ruling that allows assited opening knives to be imported.  Customs now proposes these assisted opening knives be re-defined as illegal &#8220;switchblades&#8221;.  Under the Switchblade Knife Act, it would then be illegal for you to posses any easy open knife.</p>
<p>This is not someone else&#8217;s problem. This is huge. U.S. Customs is serious.  Go to <a href="http://www.akti.org">www.akti.org</a> now and get more information. They have created model letters, Knife User Data sheets, and AKTI Talking Points so you can write a clear, rational letter that reflects your concerns as either an individual or business owner.</p>
<p>Please sign up for the free Grassroots Supporter email list on their website.  It will be the best way for you to receive additional updates.</p>
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