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SUMMERVILLE - Despite the blue lights and the green stripe with the yellow blaze "Police," the first thing that might catch the eye about this squad car is the yellow license plate on the front.
It reads, "Don't tread on me."
The car is one of a few among more than 60 marked Summerville squad cars that carry personalized plates - such as an American flag, "The Thin Blue Line" or another law enforcement motto, according to police Capt. Jon Rogers.
The issue with this one: The motto is used by the tea party, among other political groups.
Under state ethics law, the "use of government personnel or facilities for campaign purposes" is a misdemeanor punishable by as much as a $5,000 fine and a year in jail, according to the National Conference of State Legislators.
Even in the less-government-regulation environment of the Lowcountry, this plate could be seen as a mixed message coming from law enforcement.
But the motto, along with the image of a coiled Eastern diamondback rattler, is as authentically South Carolinian as Col. Christopher Gadsden and the flag carrying it that he proffered in 1775 to the newly organized American Navy.
So whether it's being used for "campaign purposes" is one of those eye-of-the-beholder things. A resident contacted The Post and Courier about concerns with it.
The department's policy is to allow officers to put personal touches on their cars - with approval - unless the sentiments are found to be offensive, Rogers said. This one hasn't been.
"It's on the Gadsden flag," Rogers said of the "Don't tread on me" motto. "It's not associated with any political party and it has a lot of history."
Mayor Bill Collins agreed. "I don't see a problem with it."
Others do, or at least want to head off this sort of issue. The potential political association is a live wire.
The saying "is definitely a reflection of the political culture we have in South Carolina," said Gibbs Knotts, a College of Charleston political scientist. "For public employees, there's pretty specific rules about doing political things with (public) resources or on the clock while you're at your job," he said.
The S.C. Public Safety Department and its agencies, such as Highway Patrol and transport police, do not allow alteration of vehicles unless approved by the patrol commander, said Lt. Kelley Hughes. The idea is to keep them uniformly recognizable, he said.
Some Lowcountry law enforcement agencies follow a version of that policy; others simply ban alteration. Dorchester County sheriff's deputies are not allowed to personalize the outside of vehicles because Sheriff L.C. Knight likes to have uniformity with the vehicles, said Chief Deputy Sam Richardson. Berkeley County sheriff's deputies also aren't allowed to alter vehicles, said spokesman Dan Moon.
North Charleston police policy is not to allow alteration of a vehicle unless approved by the police chief, said spokesman Spencer Pryor. In Pryor's 10 years, it's never been requested, he said.
Former Charleston police chief Reuben Greenberg allowed personalized plates, but later changed his mind after complaints. Plates now can be personalized only with prior approval.
The line between appropriate and inappropriate use of tax-paid resources gets stretched repeatedly in the state, from governors' use of security and state vehicles to questions about whether local police officers should be allowed to drive vehicles to homes out of jurisdiction.
Summerville has been here before. The town was sued in 1997 over a candidate for the state Senate taping a campaign commercial that featured the then-public safety director in the fire station with firefighters. A federal judge threw out the suit because the plaintiff failed to show that any federal law was broken.
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The terminology used for the part which solders to the PCB is called a "header". Headers can be either male, with pins exposed, or female, with sockets. The matching piece which plugs to the header and normally would have wires inserted with crimped terminals is called a "housing". Housings can also be either male (containing a pin inside) or female (having a socket). But in this case, it appears they used a male header plugged into a female header for the motor connections on the mQX board. Usually they are referred to in specifications by how far apart the pins are, center to center. For example a Molex (very common name in this line of product) MTA100 header would measure exactly 0.100" center to center on its pins, which they call the "pitch". Now comes the hard part. The "MTA" that I mentioned is a particular 'style' for this connector line, just as the "JST" style is used for connecting the lipo on the mQX. Without knowing the style name, or manufacturer, for the headers used on the mQX board, it gets difficult to find ones to match. But if you look long enough online you may find them. Places like Digi-Key or Mouser Electronics, or Allied Electronics would be suppliers that might carry whatever this style is called. But in each case their inventory is enormous, so it can get a little daunting to try to look on their websites for something like this when you don't have all the specifications. But, persistence prevails. When measuring something this tiny by eye with a digital caliper, they pitch could just as easily be 0.050 (they don't simplify the matter, I found sizes of .047", .049" and .050" ), which I DID find listed on Digi-Key The right angled male headers shown here look just like the connector on the motor wire, soldered on with heat shrink tubing: http://search.digikey.com/us/en/prod...-02-ND/1786465 For the female header into which they would plug, I found one made by Sullins, but no one seems to stock it in the 2 position configuration: http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts/161...21nffn-rc.html I can find one in a 3 position configuration though. If there is room on the board, you could use the 3 position header and just not occupy the third socket (cut the mounting pin off). Or you could trim away the third socket carefully with small sized wire cutters and make it into a 2 position header. When there's a will, there's a way! http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts/146...31nffn-rc.html |
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Any video of the canopy upgrade from Park Flyer Plastics ...thinking of getting the MQX Interceptor canopy......any one tried this canopy yet ????
would love to see a vid of it.... Mike |
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here is a vid of my second try with a keychaincamera on my bird.
awesome thing to fly.
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if they had stars you deffently got FIVE for the excellence of the flight. very smooth and well done, was waiting for ya to go thrugh the ramp? I place mine under with a band. still not used to the quad as Iam in the learning Lol. |
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Title: | Development of novel organocatalytic cascade reactions and application in organic systheses |
Author: | Song, Xixi |
Advisor(s): | Wang, Wei |
Committee Member(s): | Wang, Wei Mariano, Patrick Guo, Hua Feng, Changjian |
Department: | University of New Mexico. Dept. of Chemistry |
Subject: | organocatalysis cascade reaction asymmetric catalysis aminocatalysis |
LC Subject(s): | Catalysis. Organic chemistry. Organic compounds--Synthesis. Arylation. Alkenes. Organobromine compounds. Carbazole--Synthesis. Diels-Alder reaction. Asymmetric synthesis. |
Degree Level: | Doctoral |
Abstract: | The development of new catalytic reactions, particularly synthetically efficient cascade processes for the facile preparation of important molecular architectures, which otherwise are difficult to access via traditional methods, is of considerable significance. Toward this end, my Ph.D. work focuses on developing new organocatalytic reactions and their applications in organic syntheses. A novel direct organocatalytic stereoselective α-arylation methodology has been discovered. The cross-coupling-like products are assembled using simple enals and various brominated aromatic systems, such as p-bromophenols, bromonaphthols and 3-bromoindoles. The products have been applied in the concise photo-syntheses of [α]-annulated carbazoles. Moreover, an unexpected reaction has been identified with aliphatic enals, and fully developed into a new [3+3] formal cycloaddition cascade reaction, and serves as a powerful approach to polysubstituted arenes from simple enals in a highly regio- and chemo-selective fashion. The Diels-Alder reaction of acetylenic aldehydes has been realized for "one-pot" synthesis of polysubstituted salicylaldehyde frameworks that were constructed via an unprecedented aminocatalytic Diels-Alder-retro-Diels-Alder cascade from simple alkynals and 2-pyrones. Furthermore, the use of N-protected 3-hydroxy-2-pyridines as dienes leads to catalytic enantioselective Diels-Alder process without subsequent retro-Diels-Alder reaction. A chiral C2 symmetric organocatalyst is found as an effective promoter for the activation and stereo-control of various substituted alkynals. |
Graduation Date: | May 2012 |
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I been saving for a Barrett semi automatic .50 BMG for about 4 months and got about 7 of the 9100 I need. I really want something with a little more range than my Armalite AR 10. I thought this was a easy decision but then I saw the Accuracy international's website. What should due? Please don't reply with the usual( the cost of .50 BMG ammo, where are goin shoot that thing, etc..) I want know what's most accurate and most reliable long range rifle for between $7000.00 to $11,000
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Went on the website, WOW.. I would definetly like to purchase the M-200, one of their firing solution CU's and take the class they offer. Guess I'll have save a couple more thousand than I thought. Thanks Matt
Part of the success story of the CheyTac weapons system is the fact that the heart and soul (the completed barreled action assembly) of the various models is manufactured at and by Lawton Machine, LLC of Dillon Montana. Barney Lawton designed the Model 210 action, and his barrels are top quality. Bench rest rifle building processes and techniques are used to thread, chamber, crown and install the barrel into the CheyTac 210 receiver. Barney Lawton is a perfectionist and his actions and barrels are testament to that fact. I have built a large, and fast growing number of, barreled action assemblies using his barrels and actions. They have either been for our rifles, or we just build the barreled action assembly and the rifle is completed elsewhere, which is the bulk of our production. Having said all of that, I'd like to add that they are the most consistently accurate barreled action assemblies that I have ever shot, period. The CheyTac cartridges (408, 375, 338) are all fun for someone like me to shoot because they are so effective at extreme ranges. I believe that the longest one shot elk kill made by the shop personel is 1,528 yards with a 375 CheyTac cartridge. A green hand long range shooter (who shall remain nameless to hide his shame) made an attempt at over 1,600 yards last year to only watch the vapor trail of the projectile sail like a cloud over the back of the animal. No matter what, you never rush a long range shot. It is either there for the taking, or not.
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I picked up two Barrett Firearms magazines at my LGS. Some interesting reading. I see you do not live in California whre the 50 BMG is banned so I would say go for it. Bob
Thanks again guys for your replies! But I feel I have to apologize for wasting your time. I took the money I saved for a "big boy rifle" and spend it on a Hayabusa with a bunch of work done to it. In my defense the guy only wanted $8000.00 for it and the bike only had 1660 miles on it. Even still I'm sorry for wastng your time. I can only hope someone was in market for the same kind of rifle and you helped them. Sure is nice having another motorcycle again!
Well, I don't think you wasted anyone's time here asking. With a gun like that you probably only wanted to use it for random street crime or shooting down airplanes anyway didn't you????
No Way man! Who do think you're talking to? I wanted one to puncture a toxic gas silo at my local chemical plant. lol To be honest, I wanted one to learn the art form of long range marksmanship. Only one problem, every 200+ yard range in this state has a long waiting list.
Bolosniper, your avatar looks a little bit familiar. I wonder where I've seen it before? Hmm... Was it on the cover of a book? No. Not there. Maybe on some documents? No. Not there either. I wonder where I've seen it?? I was 1/503rd Infantry with the 173D in Viet Nam. I did 19 months with "The Herd." I started off as an 11Charlie with the 4.2 inch mortars. Got into the Recon Platoon 11Foxtrot and then went to 2nd Platoon of D Company 11Bravo. My last 7 months in Nam I was a sniper.


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Bigger and heavier objects like pianos may have surcharges as they require more than one individual to carry. Some companies have these items listed on their sites; but as mentioned, it's best to request for a quote to get a more accurate detail of the service price.
Types of Junks
Surcharges may also be applied on junks that require special disposal. For instance, fluorescent lights must be properly disposed as they contain substances that could be dangerous to people and the environment. Air-conditioning units, freezers and fridge also have additional charges to dispose since their gas Freon could also be dangerous the environment if not disposed correctly.
Location of the Property
Companies may charge more for farther locations, which is why it's best if you find a reputable service provider that's local to your area. The time and cost of travel would be considered when determining the service cost.
Truck Accessibility
Not all areas are accessible by trucks. If your home is not accessible by truck, the workers would need to carry the junks from your home to their truck, which uses more time and effort. This would also affect the cost of the junk removal service.
As mentioned, the cost is only one of the factors to consider when selecting a junk removal company to hire. Compare these companies to see which offers quality service at the most affordable cost. You may also consider removing small and non-dangerous items that you can dispose on your own, as this would decrease the volume of junk to be removed, which may also help in lowering the cost. Furthermore, these companies may give discount if you ask, so see if you can get it.
read moreCommon Problems Treated in Richmond Hill Orthodontic Clinics
Orthodontics is a specialty field in dentistry that focuses in the straightening and moving of teeth, as well as resolving improper bites. Richmond Hill is a town in Canada and is one of the places where you can find licensed and experienced orthodontists to help you with your teeth and/or jaw problems. A reputable Richmond Hill orthodontic like http://www.brace-your-smile.com is where you can go to check if you have improper bites or dentofacial deformity. If you have any of these, discuss the problem the treatments available with your orthodontist. Your doctor would answer any questions that you may have with the problem and the treatments.
Common Problems Treated in the Field of Orthodontics
While crowded or overlapped teeth are most popular concerns taken cared of orthodontists, there are other conditions that they can treat and they are discussed below.
- Crooked, Crowded or Overlapped Teeth. One of the effects of this problem is that it could lower self-confidence. You may not be comfortable mingling or talking with other people because of how your teeth look like. Aside from aesthetic issues, other dental problems may also occur, including gum injury and dental decay.
- Crossbite. This is a condition in which one tooth or more teeth on the upper part are not aligned with the bottom tooth or teeth.
- Teeth Gaps. As the term suggests, these are gaps between teeth, which may also not look good.
- Openbite. This is an opening between the upper and lower teeth on the front, while the back teeth are together.
- Underbite. This is when the lower front of the teeth protrudes outside, while the upper front teeth are inside.
- Deepbite. This condition on the other hand has the top front teeth covering the lower teeth.
- Overjet. The teeth on the upper front protrude, which can be unsightly.
Orthodontic Treatment Options
As mentioned, there are various treatments for resolving the said dental concerns. Here are the common treatment options.
- Braces. These are the most popular treatments used in orthodontics. Metal wires are used for this. There are simple braces made of straight wire, while there are also those that are more aesthetically appealing with colorful styles and designs. If you prefer braces that are less noticeable, you may get those that are fitted at the back of the teeth or ones that are ceramic colored so they blend with your teeth. Braces move the teeth to the right place and close the gaps. You need to go back to the Richmond Hill orthodontic clinic where you got your braces so your doctor could check on the progress and make necessary adjustments until the treatment is complete. The orthodontist would probably ask you to wear a retainer for a certain period to keep your teeth in place after wearing braces.
- Orthodontic Appliances. Aside from braces, other orthodontic appliances may also be used. Some are fixed, while others are removable. Some of these appliances are headgear, bite plate, palatal expander, pin tube and herbst.
- Oral Surgery. If a tooth cannot be moved to its proper position using braces or other orthodontic appliances, surgery may be done to extract the tooth instead. This is also an option for crowded teeth.
Tips To Succeed As a Hairstylist
With the economic problems most countries are experiencing, it's not unusual for people to find it difficult to find a decent-paying job. This is why many are considering a freelancing job, depending on their skills and preferences. One of the most competitive fields today is cosmetology and hairstyling. With so many freelancers and self-employed out there, it's not easy to get your name in the mainstream and become one of the most recommended stylist in your place. Nonetheless, there are many techniques and tips you can try to succeed in this creative field.
First steps are purely services
One mistake of most freelancers is that they account their pay right on the first pace of their career. If you're a newcomer in this field, you should always bear in mind that your output is more important that your pay. Even when clients pay you next to none, you should still provide them the best styling services you could. You can say that your affordable rates are promo rates so you can easily increase your rates when you're gaining more clients. This way, you can easily gain more clients and the next thing you know, you're already in demand.
Don't mind what others say
There are many people you might know who might not believe in your skills. You might hear friends saying it's not your field, or perhaps clients saying you're too young. Apparently, you can't praise everybody. Don't mind what other people say and just do your thing. For example, if you're a curling wand disciple, then make that a cornerstone of your business and find the best curling wand to provide the best hair care bar none. Others can say anything they want but they won't be holding your success in their hands. You can hear their thoughts and suggestions but it's not healthy to always consider what they say since not all of them look at you in a better view.
Always aim for improvement
When we work, we often aim for a higher salary, for promotions, for more clients, and the like. This is not a likable attitude if you're in a competitive field. It's better to aim for improvement above anything else for such development will lead you to more clients and higher pay. According to Amy & Holly – WooCurls, it's wise to check curling wand vs curling iron and other comparisons on products and tools you will use. This way, you can easily find the nest items that suit your level of skills and the improvement that will apply soon.
Be active
Don't wait for recommendations ad for clients to call you. You should also exert extra efforts to gain popularity and make your name shine. If there are events that require hairstylists like contents of any kind, you might consider joining. If you have a friend who'll get married, you might want to consider providing services free of charge. Not only will your friend spread the word but you'll also gain more potential clients in just a snap. Being active in any field of work is important but it's more vital when you're a freelancer or a self-employed worker who is not under any company name, since you are responsible for building your name.
read morePros and cons of paying interest only loan repayments
There are many different types of home loans, and an interest only loan is just one type that individuals use to free up cash-flow and live with more short-term financial flexibility.
Before we discuss the pros and cons of an interest only loan, we first need to establish the basics, which have been provided to us by Australian personal loans website, RateLine.
What is an interest only loan?
An interest only loan is one where only interest is repaid, not the principal. In fact, no principal repayments are required during the entire life of the loan.
So, there are pros and cons to taking on such a loan.
One of the key benefits of undertaking such a loan is that the repayment amount is lower than if you were repaying the principal and interest as well. For this reason alone, they are a very popular choice amongst consumers.
By having lower repayments, this means that you can then direct money elsewhere, where it is needed more. For example, you may want to do a renovation, and if you were paying off the interest as well, you would not be able to do so.
What kind of person would this loan be suitable for? Someone who plans on selling their home in about 5-10 years. This way, the repayments will be less and you are likely to gain from the price appreciation of the house.
So what are the cons of such a loan?
The first reason is that the amount you owe will increase. The interest only component of your loan is likely to be in place for only about 5 to 10 years, so if you still have the loan after that time period, the amount you owe will jump up. If your circumstances change in that time period, say you lose your job, then you can also find yourself in hot water.
Another downside to this type of loan is that you are not building any equity and this is because you are not repaying any of the principal amount. Also, if you end up selling your property, you will need to be sure that you sell it for a higher value than what you bought it for. That can be a tricky situation for some.
So, before you embark on an interest only home loan, be sure to do your research beforehand. The point is, that circumstances are different for everybody so you really need to think about your exact financial situation before making the right decision.
An interest only home loan does not suit everyone so that is why you need to really think about your financial commitments and financially, what you can take on.
Choosing a home loan is a really big decision and so important to get right. If you find yourself choosing the wrong type of home loan, be sure you can refinance and negotiate the new terms so that it suits your financial needs. Having the wrong mortgage can really affect your life on a daily basis so choosing the right one is a very big and important decision.
read moreBenefits of Taking Up Career In Healthcare Industry
Are you thinking about taking up a career in healthcare sector?
Making a career choice has never been easy and a lot of people feel stressed while making such decisions, because of instability and insecurity that it brings along. However, healthcare industry is one sector in this department that assures to provide job security and stability.
If you have always been interested and inclined to this profession, then this is one thing to be sure about. Let's take a look at some benefits of getting into this industry to make your livelihood.
1. You Get Opportunities At Your Doorstep
Ever dreamed of having a career where you get a full time position immediately after your graduation? Well, this is one for you! With over thirteen million unique vacancies every year, health care industry is booming and so the demand of the staff.
Every year over half a million campus placements take place to fulfill the vacancies in hospitals and other health care centers. This means, the chance of getting a good job is really really high.
2. Healthcare Pays Really Well
If you have any kind if specialization, you can expect to earn more than $100,000 per year. The pay structure in this industry is quite clear and transparent. The more degrees you have, the better you are paid. Also, your specialization and expertise can take you a long way in terms of earning capacity.
3. Ample Of Options To Choose From
Having a career in healthcare industry is not restricted to being doctors and specialists. There are a lot of different opportunities that you get to explore such as lab assistant, med tech., diagnostic care expert, clinic in charge, phlebotomist and so on. These are worth looking into further and you can do so for phlebotomy careers here. Also, you can study more and change your field of specialization while practicing your current position. It is indeed a very flexible career to opt for.
4. Impact Several Lives A Day
Where do you get to experience new lives taking birth every day? Which profession lets you experience the magic of saving a person suffering from fatal diseases? Healthcare career let you save and change lives on a daily basis. You donot just impact your patient's life but also help their families retain their hope. Your expertise and skills will help you give new life to people, making you feel more content and happy.
5. Never A Dull Moment
Health jobs of doctors, nurse and phlebotomist revolve around meeting new people everyday. You also get to travel a lot, exploring new possibilities and learning new things. Every encounter will also impact your life and health you discover new medical possibilities. Healthcare industry moves at an extremely fast pace, where you are required to deal with lives and death every day.
Needless to say, the demand for workers and staff in the healthcare industry in increasing at a rapid speed. Thus, you can expect to have lucrative career options to begin your career in healthcare. Remember, the more specialization you have, the better you will be paid. This industry has a lot to offer, if you decide to dedicate yourself completely.
read moreThe Latest on Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Having problems with testosterone is becoming more and more common. It can have drastic health effects leading to being infertile and even cancer. More and more scientists are beginning to come up with new and innovative ways to help men replace their testosterone and fix their infertility problems.
This article will go over some of the hottest new therapies out there and where to go to get more information.
If you are going to start looking into testosterone replacement therapy. Then you are going to have to start to testing things. You are going to have to test your sperm count. This may be expensive, but the price is definitely worth it. There have been several cases where men have been able to restore their sperm count and replenish their testosterone, fixing their fertility problems.
One of the biggest problems with testosterone is the small title device that almost everyone carries around. It's called a smartphone and it can have a bigger affect than you would think. There have been many studies published that link lack of testosterone to cell phone use. There are many radiation waves that emit from the phone and men usually keep their phone in their front pocket. One of the easiest ways you can increase your sperm count and your testosterone is to avoid electronics. Try to keep your phone out rather than in your pocket and try to not use laptops on your lap.
One of the hottest new ways to replenish your testosterone is by changing your diet. There are certain foods that will naturally help you replenish your testosterone. One of the super foods to help with this is eggs. Eggs are loaded with nutrients that will help your body naturally replenish it's testosterone levels. You have to make sure you get the right kind of eggs. You don't want to be eating mass produced eggs as they will not really help. The best eggs are pastured, from grass fed free ranging chickens. You can find these kinds of eggs at specialty markets or by contacting a local farmer in your area. You will want to be eating eight to twelve eggs per day, when you are trying to increase your sperm count and replenishing your testosterone. This might seem like a lot of eggs, but there are all kind of creative way to get them into your system.
While diet is a great way to start with your therapy it's not the only option. There are several doctors that specialize in helping both men and women with their testosterone problems. For example if you search for testosterone replacement therapy Denver, you will find lots of doctors who are willing to give you a free consultation and go over the latest treatments available.
The journey to replace your testosterone can be quite a long one. Just make sure you are doing lots of research and stay positive. There are new treatments being developed everyday.
read moreCosmetic Surgery on The Rise
As 2014 approaches, we can clearly see an increase in the amount of people getting cosmetic surgery. South Korea, the leading country in cosmetic surgery recipients, can say that over 50% of its citizens have had at least one type of cosmetic surgery. It has gotten to the point that couples who both had plastic surgery and have babies produce children that look nothing like either of them. Incidentally, this has caused a new wave of law suits. Men are taking legal action against their wives who don't tell them they have had plastic surgery before and produce ugly babies (yes, this is for real). These men feel they are getting duped – marrying a woman who doesn't actually have attractive genetics. It's 2014 baby, and this is the world we live in.
In the United States however, cosmetic surgery is increasing rapidly, but not to the point of South Korea; not even close. The three most common types of cosmetic surgery are breast implants, laser hair removal, and face lifts. These are all "minor" cosmetic surgeries compared to South Korea who tend to get multiple reformations and shaping on their face. Let's talk about each one of these procedures today to see what kind of effect they have.
1) Breast Implants
By far, breast implants (breast augmentation) is the most popular form of cosmetic surgery in the US. Hundreds of thousands of women are flocking to plastic surgeons every year to get new, bigger, and more attractive breasts. Additionally, there are women who get breast reductions due to medical reasons, but during the process, they also make sure to get nice looking shoes and sizes to which they specify. Breast implants is a safe procedure with years and millions of case studies to back up the methods and prepare for any type of situation that can go wrong with them.
2) Laser Hair Removal
The second most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States according to Dr. Vicksla Medical Spa, a laser hair removal Baton Rouge institute, is laser hair removal. Both women and men go through with this procedure to remove unwanted hair in various parts of the body. These places include the upper lip, the brow, arms, legs, growing, armpits, and back as the most popular places for hair removal requests. The culture of the United States is against body hair and that is the reason why this treatment has gained so much popularity in recent decades. By far, the most popular variant of laser hair removal is for women on their upper lip, arm pits, and arms.
3) Face Lifts
Women are the primary recipient of facelifts although some men do get them, too. Face lifts help older people look younger by stretching the skin on the face to remove wrinkles and excess skin. More permanent than Botox, facelifts are the third most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States accord to Suria Plastic Surgery, a face lift plantation center, who does over five thousands facelifts a year at their practice.
Into 2014, the number of cosmetic surgery recipients are going to substantially increase if existing trends continue. Have you had cosmetic surgery before? Please tell us how it went and how it has changed your life in the comments below.
read moreHow Trampolines Have Improved Space Science
Adults and children alike know that the best trampolines, like those at www.trampoliners.com, offer hours of enjoyable fun, but were you aware that NASA has an extensive history of using trampolines to train their astronauts for space programs? It's true!
NASA had conducted a considerable amount of research on how trampolines effectively prep astronauts for working in the unique environment of space. There are distinct challenges that accompany the absence of Earth's gravity, and such challenges affect NASA astronauts even after they have made the return to Earth. In order to combat the health risks that space travel presents, scientists and researchers had to thoroughly research effective manners of prepping and preserving the bodies of NASA astronauts.
In 1980, four scientists authored a revolutionary study entitled "Body Acceleration Distribution and O2 Uptake in Humans During Running and Jumping." To assist their research, the scientists recruited 8 young adult males, between the range of ages of 19 to 26, for study. These participants walked, jogged, and ran on treadmills set at four varying speeds. To create a comparison, the subjects were then asked to bounce to four varying heights on an averaged sized trampoline.
The men who participated in the study were provided with identical items of exercise activewear and athletic shoes to control variables that might have affected the study's outcome. The mission's goal was a simple one. The scientists wished to measure the oxygen consumption, heart rates, and the effects of exercise stimuli on their participants. The goal was to discover more effective methods of prepping astronauts for the rigors of space travel.
What the scientists discovered astounded them. For the young men, jumping on a trampoline was significantly more beneficial physically than simply running on a treadmill. Although the levels of physical exertion were similar for both activities, jumping on a trampoline required approximately 64% less oxygen consumption than running on the treadmill.
So how exactly did these findings benefit astronauts? Simply put, by regularly jumping on a trampoline, astronauts could now significantly increase their physical fitness levels to prepare for space flights. At the same time, trampoline exercises also prepared their bodies for the weightlessness that accompanied space travel. The benefits didn't stop there. Jumping on a trampoline was found to increase bone mass and strengthen the overall body. Because the loss of bone density was one of the biggest challenges associated with returning to earth, regular trampoline exercise was found to assist in combatting this problem.
Trampoline exercise has been a part of standard astronaut training ever since. By improving the bodies of astronauts, this is how trampolines helped to improve space science!
While most people won't use our trampolines to prepare for the next space shuttle mission, they can enjoy similar physical benefits that will improve their overall health. What are you waiting for? If you don't already own a trampoline, Skywalker trampoline reviews will demonstrate that good Skywalker models are a great investment. With the right trampoline at your disposal, it won't be long before you too are set to blast off into space!
read moreLocksmithing as a Hobby
"Necessity is the mother of all inventions" as the saying goes, this original author of this famous quote was never known, but it is usually one of the most frequented phrases that can be ascribed to the Greek philosopher Plato. Society has evolved from almost everything that men have invented in order to survive the harsh reality of nature. Inventions are the epitome of man's creativity in regards to ingenuity and the eagerness to learn more from his environment. Since the time that man has stepped out from caves and established settlements and communities, homes were built with just simple materials that they can find from surrounding areas such as tree branches, leaves and twigs.
Later on. They have developed the knowledge of making bricks out of a mixture of mud, clay and straw, which enabled them adequate protection from the scorching heat and from the rains. A further improvement from that concept necessitated the installation of doors in order to secure their premises and belongings. The basic idea which lead to the installation of doors in their abode is primarily for privacy, but, despite the obvious intention of the owners to let other people know that they don't want people to just simply come inside their homes uninvited, there was an apparent need to make a simple locking mechanism.
From this need of a sense of security, came the invention of the door lock. A simple invention that gives us our privacy and protects us from any uninvited trespassers. The very first locking mechanism consisted of a simple plank of wood, blocking the door from opening. Later on, the main locking mechanism was integrated within the door itself, that can only be opened by a key from out side. Locksmiths from the olden days had improved so much on their knowledge in making mechanisms that they have reached a certain level of artistic beauty.
This can be seen in palaces and homes of the most wealthy individuals during the Renaissance period. The resurgence of the artistic fervor during those times had even influenced locksmiths to create intricate details of aesthetics incorporating fine craftsmanship on the locks and keys that they made. Locksmithing can start out as a hobby, as many enthusiasts all started with a certain curiosity of how a simple mechanism like that of a door lock works. In Toronto ,Canada, a locksmith enthusiast can get tools and equipments from stores such as here at http://www.citywidelocksmith.ca. It starts out with finding out how to properly remove a door locking mechanism from the door itself without damaging it. After finishing the hardest part, which is removing the lock, you will now see how a door lock's simple mechanical assembly would look like as to give you an idea of it's structure.
Be mindful of how you handle yourself when attempting to install a door locking mechanism. Always use a pair of safety gloves before proceeding to work on it as there is a big possibility of you being cut by the sharp metal edges that may be perforating from it's parts. It is fairly easy to dissemble a door lock and study every part that you remove one by one in order to familiarize you with each component and the function that it serves within it's mechanism. That should give you a fairly clear concept of how a door lock works.
After enjoying yourself with taking off the parts one by one, comes the hardest part…putting it all back together again! It is advised to keep each separate parts accordingly and grouping them accordingly. Added to that, always keep the parts that you have taken off in a small container in order not to risk misplacing them. Remember to put back the parts in their proper place as not to annoy yourself with having to take it apart again because you missed out putting back one part thus making it inoperable. Locksmithing is a fun hobby to start with that can end as an obsessive habit that may lead you to a career, one that you would love doing.
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