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		<title>Local Walla Walla Martial Arts Business Hosts Robert Follis Head Coach of Team Quest</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Press Release:

Robert Follis has been the Head Coach at the world-famous Team Quest gym for over a decade. He has been called the ‘Trainer of Champions’. Follis has worked extensively with former UFC Light-Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion and Hall of Fame member Randy ‘The Natural’ Couture, former Pride Middleweight and Light-Heavyweight Champion Dan ‘Hendo’ Henderson [...]]]></description>
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<p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">Robert Follis </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">has been</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"> the Head Coach </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">at</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"> the </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">world-famous</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"> Team Quest</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"> gym</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"> for over a decade. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">He</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"> has been called the ‘Trainer of Champions’.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">Follis</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"> has worked extensively with former </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">UFC</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"> Light-Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion and Hall of Fame member Randy ‘The Natural’ Couture, former Pride Middleweight and Light-Heavyweight Champion Dan ‘Hendo’ Henderson and Olympic Greco-Roman Wrestling Silver Medalist Matt ‘The Law’ Lindland.  Follis has also trained many other fighters who have </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">competed on </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">MMA</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">’s biggest stage (the </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">UFC</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">) including Chris ‘The Crippler’ Leben, Ed ‘Short Fuse’ Herman, Chael Sonnen, Chris Wilson and Matt Horwich, just to name a few.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">Coach</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"> Follis </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">will be visiting </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><em><span style="font-size: small;">CALHOON’S</span></em></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"> Martial Arts</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">&amp; Fitness in </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">Walla Walla</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">, </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">WA</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">to share his new, cutting-edge </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">physical and mental training techniques.  Your skills will noticeably increase after</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"> this 3 hour seminar</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">!  Whether you are working towards competing in the cage or interested in developing valuable success-generating skills for outside the cage, this seminar will definitely take your game to the next level in just 3 hours!</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">These proven, cutting-edge, physical and mental training techniques not only apply to </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">MMA</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">, but also any other sport you may compete in, as well as giving  you an added advantage for reaching success in all other areas of your life.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">This powerful seminar will run from </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">9:00 a.m.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"> – </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">12:00</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">noon</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">. </span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">Robert Follis is one of the most sought-after and respected </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">MMA</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"> coaches in the entire world!  Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to train with the coach who has trained some of the biggest legends in the sport!</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">Contact<a href="http://www.calhoonsmartialarts.com/" target="_blank"> </a></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><em><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.calhoonsmartialarts.com/" target="_blank">CALHOON’S</a></span></em></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.calhoonsmartialarts.com/" target="_blank"> Martial Arts &amp; Fitness</a> today and get pre-registered!</span></span></p>
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		<title>Three Local Walla Walla Martial Arts Schools Team Up for Haiti Fund Raiser</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:52:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Three local Walla Walla Martial Arts schools teamed up Sunday January 31, to raise funds for relief efforts in Haiti.
A free seminar was held with everyone who wished donating money to  be sent to the American Red Cross and another charity, in all $500 dollars was raised.
Members of The Walla Walla Academy of Martial Arts, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Three local Walla Walla Martial Arts schools teamed up Sunday January 31, to raise funds for relief efforts in Haiti.</p>
<p>A free seminar was held with everyone who wished donating money to  be sent to the American Red Cross and another charity, in all $500 dollars was raised.</p>
<p>Members of The Walla Walla Academy of Martial Arts, <a href="http://www.beginnersmindschool.com" target="_blank">Beginners Mind Dojo</a>, and <a href="http://www.thelittledojo.com" target="_self">The Little Dojo</a> enjoyed a 3 hour work shop commemorating the life and art of the late Maestro Sonny Umpad who Bruce Lee&#8217;s First Student Jesse Glover likened to Bruce Lee for skill and speed.  Many members then joined for Thai Food and discussion for further fund raising efforts.</p>
<p>How was it coordinated?  <a href="http://www.blackberry.com" target="_blank">Blackberrys</a>, iPhones and the internet provided communication between all the participating schools and members, and the platform for researching the final choice of recipients of the funds.</p>
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		<title>Google Android HTC @ Sprint in Walla Walla</title>
		<link>http://www.wallawallabusinessjournal.com/2009/11/04/google-android-htc-sprint/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:40:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two weeks ago we purchased our HTC Hero with Google&#8217;s Android operating system from the Sprint Store in Down Town Walla Walla.   Zach Winterton our expert there at Sprint took me through a few smart phone options that Sprint has available like the Blackberry series, HTC&#8217;s Windows Mobile series, the Palm Pre and the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two weeks ago we purchased our<a href="http://www.htc.com/us/" target="_self"> HTC</a> Hero with <a href="http://www.android.com/#utm_campaign=en&amp;utm_source=en-ha-na-us-bk&amp;utm_medium=ha&amp;utm_term=google%20android" target="_blank">Google&#8217;s Android</a> operating system from the <a href="http://www.sprint.com" target="_blank">Sprint Store</a> in <a href="http://www.wallawallainfo.com" target="_blank">Down Town Walla Walla</a>.   Zach Winterton our expert there at Sprint took me through a few smart phone options that Sprint has available like the <a href="http://www.blackberry.com" target="_blank">Blackberry</a> series, HTC&#8217;s Windows Mobile series, the <a href="http://www.palm.com" target="_blank">Palm Pre </a>and the new HTC Hero powered by the robust Google Android Operating System.  Owning a small business here in Walla Walla we were shooting for a device that would seamlessly integrate with email, calendar, browser, we needed a good camera 5 mega pixels, and it needed to be straight forward to use.</p>
<p>The HTC Hero became for us that phone.  It has excellent sms and email functions, the camera is fantastic allowing us to upload video directly to youtube for promotions, and the integration with Google Calendar is perfect.  So far the only slight concerns have been the touch screen for ease of use which for this user has been no problem small fingers, and we were warned about a short battery life which has been no problem what so ever.</p>
<p>The Android operating system is a very good choice for business and for personal use and stacks up well against the iPhone in all areas that matter to us, and the HTC Hero in particular with it&#8217;s SD Memory chip made the decision easy.</p>
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		<title>Walla Walla 2010 Artisan Show</title>
		<link>http://www.wallawallabusinessjournal.com/2009/10/19/walla-walla-2010-artisan-show/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:34:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone!  We are looking for vendors for the 2010, 2nd Annual, Walla Walla Artisan Fair! 
 We are still working out the schedule, but we are shooting for the first weekend in April. Being one of the first events of spring means people will be ready to get out of their house and shop!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone!  We are looking for vendors for the 2010, 2nd Annual, <strong>Walla Walla Artisan Fair! </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>We are still working out the schedule, but we are shooting for the first weekend in April. Being one of the first events of spring means people will be ready to get out of their house and shop!</p>
<p>Even if you didn’t join us last year, you may have read the article the Union-Bulletin did about the event. The fee for both days will be $75 dollars, and for one day only, will be $35. The fees are due NOW, with full refunds available until February first, ½ refunds until March fifteenth, and no refunds after that date, due to people who has me hold spots for them last year, and then not showing up.</p>
<p>As last year, it will be at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds from 9a.m to 6p.m. It will be inside with electricity and tables included in your fee. It is going to be bigger this year, so let be ready to make some sales!</p>
<p>My name is Carla Tinnie you can contact me at :  541-938-7199</p>
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		<title>Local Horse Fencing Manufacturer, Noble Panels &amp; Gates, Gets a New Web Page</title>
		<link>http://www.wallawallabusinessjournal.com/2009/09/02/noble-horse-fencing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:15:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Long time local Walla Walla business Noble Panels &#38; Gates has just updated their web page, making shopping easy for horse owners and ranchers who are shopping for high quality horse and livestock fencing solutions.  Noble Panels &#38; Gates is a manufacture of portable and permanent panels and gates for horses and live stock.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Long time local Walla Walla business <a href="http://www.noblepanels.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Noble Panels &amp; Gates</strong></a> has just updated their web page, making shopping easy for horse owners and ranchers who are shopping for high quality <a title="Livestock Fencing" href="http://www.noblepanels.com/horse-fencing.htm" target="_blank">horse and livestock fencing solutions</a>.  Noble Panels &amp; Gates is a manufacture of portable and permanent panels and gates for horses and live stock.</p>
<p>Functional web pages that help consumers become educated and make purchasing decisions are a big help for businesses in any economic climate and many are finding that in this market they are an effective method for customers to learn more about their services.   <a href="http://www.wallawallainfo.com/sponsor/xtend-design.cfm" target="_blank">Xtend Computer Services</a> is a Walla Walla Based web page design and SEO service who are experts in developing web pages that are effective for consumers and business owners alike.</p>
<p>Noble Panels &amp; Gates<br />
51756 Fruitvale Rd.<br />
Milton-Freewater, OR 97862</p>
<p>(800) 437-3966 or (541) 558-3966</p>
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		<title>COLLEGE PLACE SPRINT DEALER NOW OPEN</title>
		<link>http://www.wallawallabusinessjournal.com/2009/08/13/college-place-sprint-dealer-now-open/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:20:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cougar Communications, a Sprint Preferred Retailer, is now open for business and ready to serve the surround communities of College Place.  Cougar Communications has been in business for almost 8 years and was one of the first Sprint Preferred Retailers nationwide.  Cougar Communications was recently ranked 3rd in customer satisfaction out of more [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cougar Communications, a <a href="http://www.sprint.com" target="_blank">Sprint</a> Preferred Retailer, is now open for business and ready to serve the surround communities of College Place.  Cougar Communications has been in business for almost 8 years and was one of the first Sprint Preferred Retailers nationwide.  Cougar Communications was recently ranked 3rd in customer satisfaction out of more than 150 stores nationally.</p>
<p>Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two wireless networks serving almost 49 million customers at the end of the second quarter of 2009; industry-leading mobile data services; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities.  The company&#8217;s customer-focused strategy has led to improved first call resolution and customer care satisfaction scores.</p>
<p>Please stop by or give them a call and they will be happy to assist you and your wireless needs.</p>
<p>STORE HOURS</p>
<p>SUNDAY<br />
12-5</p>
<p>MONDAY<br />
10-7</p>
<p>TUESDAY<br />
10-7</p>
<p>WEDNESDAY<br />
10-7</p>
<p>THURSDAY<br />
10-7</p>
<p>FRIDAY<br />
10-7</p>
<p>SATURDAY<br />
10-6</p>
<p>Cougar Communications:</p>
<p>509-301-4580</p>
<p>collegeplace@cougarcommunications.net</p>
<p>1705 SE Meadowbrook Blvd Suite 1<br />
College Place, WA 99324</p>
<p>(Right across from Walmart in College Place)</p>
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