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Choosing Between A Taser And A Stungun

April 13th, 2010

More and more people are finding themselves feeling a little more insecure with regards to their safety. Obviously, lots of crime is on the rise, and we need to find ways to protect ourselves and those that we love. So, finding the right weapon is the right way to go. But, should you choose a taser or a stungun?

A stungun can certainly do just that. It’s a weapon that uses high-voltage, halting an attacker who may be threatening you. It does so through attacking the nervous system of the attacker. So, he or she is given quite a jolt, thus losing normal bodily function and energy.

This is the perfect self defense mechanism when it comes to a confrontation that is in close range. Obviously, the more voltage, the more effective it is.

On the other hand, tasers use electric currents and have many more features, giving you the capability of using it in both close or far proximity. The technology used with tasers is EMD, which makes the attacker lose all control of the muscles because the contract. The electric currents are more powerful, thus making this mechanism a weapon preferred by many law enforcement agents.

Safety is your number one priority, whether that’s for yourself or your loved ones. So, in order to feel safe in this sometimes threatening world, it’s important to have the backup which could lead you out of a very sticky situation. For regular civilians, the better choice would be to purchase a stun gun, as the voltage that is used will suffice to remove yourself from that particular situation. Additionally, it’s less expensive than tasers.

If you want to keep yourself safe, you have to take the appropriate measures. Using a weapon that will simply stop someone rather than hurting them is always the better choice. As long as you get enough time to run away from the given situation, it is the ultimate solution. It’s lightweight, small enough to put in a pocket or handbag, and it is effective.

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The Wrecker by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott

March 8th, 2010

The second book in a new Western series by Clive Cussler, “one of the greatest adventure novelists of our time” (imdb), The Wrecker represents the continuation of Cussler’s entry into the classic American genre of Wild West fiction. Who knows, maybe it will turn into his most popular series yet.

A detective by the name of Isaac Bell represents the main character in The Wrecker. Bell is as athletic and fearless as James Bond and as intellectually brilliant as Sherlock Holmes.

Conveniently, Isaac Bell is also independently wealthy, heir to a prominent Boston banking family. After disappointing his father by not following in his footsteps, Bell has pursued his detective work with a fervor that spells obsessive passion more than a way to make a living.

In The Wrecker, Isaac Bell gets hired to stop a saboteur targeting the Southern Pacific Railroad, threatening to financially “derail” the mega-corporation as they push to build a new and expensive cutoff track that will greatly decrease traveling time between the northern and southern portions of the American West Coast.

Unbeknownst to all until the very end of the book, The Wrecker is a regular member of the inner circles of Southern Pacific Railroad president Osgood Hennessy, even courting the railroad baron’s “unspeakably beautiful” daughter Lillian. He’s a formidable adversary, perhaps as brilliant as Isaac Bell himself.

The goal of the Wrecker is to gain control of the entire United States railroad system, at a time in history when railroad barons such as Harriman and Vanderbilt were the wealthiest men in America, beginning with the Southern Pacific Railroad.

Set in the early twentieth century, the novel of course presents a golden opportunity for automobile enthusiast Clive Cussler to have fun with several classic automobiles from the age when the invention of the car was in its infancy and the experimental variety in styles was greater than ever in history.

Featured in The Wrecker, we find the winner of the 1908 New York to Paris race, the 1907 Model 35 Thomas Flyer, as well as a Packard Grey Wolf, a turn of the century Rolls Royce, Isaac Bell’s Locomobile, and a Bugatti Type 41 Royale.

Clive Cussler is a man of many passions, one of the best known and most obvious being his love of the ocean, as evidenced by his countless action novels revolving in and around water. But the fact that he has chosen to live in Colorado, far from the any great body of water, suggests that he also loves the rugged, arid and mountainous landscapes of the American West.

This “second” love of Clive Cussler shines through in his new Isaac Bell series in a way that will likely reinvigorate many old Wild West enthusiasts as well as give birth to a whole new generation of Western lovers. The book is a highly recommended read.

Britt Hellman lives in North Carolina with her husband and three sons, working as a professional copywriter. She writes book review as a hobby. Visit her site to order The Wrecker by Clive Cussler, or the latest Dirk Pitt adventure, Arctic Drift, Clive Cussler.

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Millennium Predictions

February 11th, 2010

A lot of people predicted that the start of the new Millennium, the year 2000 would be the date of the apocalypse. However, fortunately, they were very wide of the mark.

What is it that makes people to attempt to predict calamities? Is it because they are trying to warn people or because they want to frighten people? Frighten people, I think and thereby gain advantage over the gullible.

These apocalyptic predictions go back thousands of years and even appear in the Bible. Their only raison d’etre is to frighten people and so gain money, power and influence over them.

Even the millennium bug turned out not to be a problem with computers working perfectly well after midnight despite claims by ‘computer experts’ that there would be a worldwide crash of stupendous importance. The computer industry made a fortune out of frightening businesses and individuals with their lies. That was the scam of the Nineties to end all scams!

So why all the publicity? Was it simply the arrival of a new millennium, which gave rise to so many to make predictions on this date rather than stick to their normal common sense? Yes, I think. People saw the chance of a lifetime to rip others off and they jumped at it.

Needless to say there were thousands of prophesies made ranging from the arrival of aliens and the Second Coming of Christ to plane crashes. None of which came true. Here are a couple of those less than accurate prophesies:

May 5th was the date upon which all the planets lined up. The prediction was that the gravitational force of all these heavenly bodies in alignment would cause massive earthquakes, huge tides and volcanic eruptions.

A lot of people also prophesied that the shifting of the poles would occur during 2000 and that this would cause disastrous events such as high tides, widespread electrical failure and computer failures, which would mean economic disaster for the larger countries and insurance firms.

I do not know what you think, but perhaps instead of worrying about the demise of the world (most doom-mongers have decided on the year 2012 for the destruction of the world) we should work together to make the best of the time we have left on this planet, as well as ensuring that we pass the planet on to the next generation in the same condition as we received it.

If we behave in this way, we may hold off the apocalypse for a long while yet. We are far more likely to undergo apocalypse through nuclear war, global warming and events which are avoidable and within our control, than cosmic events which we have little control over such as asteroids or the Sun’s turning into a red dwarf and eventually exploding.

Owen Jones, the writer of this article, writes on many topics, but is currently involved with custom wall calendars If you have an interest in calendars, organizers or promotional calendars, please go over to our website now at Promotional Desk Calendars

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Modern Crock Pots

February 11th, 2010

In America, most people call these electric cookers crock pots, whereas in the Great Britain they are usually called slow cookers. Crock pots by Rival, DeLonghi, Hamilton Beach, Cuisinart and Toastess are particularly good examples of advanced crock pots. Some of these crock pots are programmable, which allows the cook more flexibility that the slow cookers of twenty years did not.

The first crock pots had only an on/off switch and no temperature control. This had the consequence that the meals you could prepare with them were restricted, if you used your crock pot for cooking food while you were out of the house or work for eight hours or more. Modern slow cookers like those crock pots mentioned above have revolutionized all that. Nowadays, modern crock pots are programmable.

These modern crock pots are very versatile and with the best of them, you can set the temperature that the slow cooker should function at and the duration of time it should heat for a bit like a microwave oven. For example, you could program a modern slow cooker to cook at, say, 180c for an hour and then 100c for two hours

Most people do not appreciate the features that modern crock pots have. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of people who still think that slow cookers are only any good for cooking rice, boiling soup or preparing cheap cuts of meat like scrag end of mutton. This is just not true any more, although manual crock pots were capable of more than that too. Contemporary variable slow cookers can be used to make bread, cheesecake, custards and even sponges.

In fact, it is a good suggestion to get away from the old fashioned ideas people have about slow cookers and try to perceive them as an oven, which does not need a pot to cook in. Try the recipe underneath and see for yourself.

BANANA BREAD

1 3/4 c flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 c shortening 2/3 c sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 1 1/2 c banana, well mashed, overripe 1/2 c walnuts, coarsely chopped

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With the electric beater on low, fluff shortening in a small bowl, until it is soft and creamy. Add the sugar gradually. Beat in the eggs in a slow stream. With a fork, beat in 1/3 of the flour mixture, ? the bananas another 1/3 of the flour mixture, the rest of the bananas and then the last of the flour mixture. Fold in the walnuts. Turn into a greased and floured baking unit or a 2 1/2 quart mold and cover.

Place on a rack in your crock pot. Cover the crock pot, but prop the lid open with a toothpick or a twist of foil to let the excess steam escape. Cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Serve Warm.

Owen Jones, the author of this piece, writes on many subjects, but is currently involved with researching the crock pots by Rival. If you have an interest in cooking or crock pots, please go over to our website now at Large Crock Pots

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Gearing Up For Skydiving

February 8th, 2010

There’s more to skydiving gear than only two weights and jumpsuits. There are much more accessories that you’re going to need if you would like to leap safely high up in the air. Here are the things you have to have around to get into this intense sport.

Altitude Aides. One of the most necessary gadgets for a skydiver is an altimeter and there are lots of types to select from. Select an altimeter that is easy-to-read and includes a guaranty. Buy from stores that supply a lifetime guaranty. This is particularly useful just in case you incidentally drop it in the creeper pad.

Audible Caution Devices. These devices would possibly not be as important but wearing this when you skydive can offer you security benefits. You may not rely on it so much but having an alert device that alarms when you surpass your altitude is surely useful. These are especially helpful if you’re a skydiver who needs to get into freefly, flat-fly and breaking off high. This device helps because each freefall time changes each time you dive. If you are serious about freeflying most pros recommendation that you may have an audible as a safety equipment that guides you when you travel in higher speeds. Audible devices can come in different kinds from the basic models to the more complicated which essentially turns into a log book that records freefall time and speed and sync up with your PC as an element of your stats. In reality the more features an audible device has, the dearer it is.

Shielding Helmets. Another compulsory skydiver’s gear is a helmet. Should you decide on buying one then you want to consider safety and comfort. Do difficulty on finding one that fits you completely. For additional protection, you can get a full-face helmet. This accessory is good for those that wear contacts. On the other hand, going with open-faced helmets let’s you communicate better because your face is more exposed. But wearing open-faced helmets exposes both your mouth and jaw. Another pair of glasses would be purchased to get more protection.

Another defending accessory is the leather frappe hats. These hats are required for a skydiver but give miniscule protection when it comes to wounds. This is a good selection especially if you’re a seasoned diver.

Glove Protection. Gloves are necessary to shield your hands. Wearing one protects you from scratches, burns, accidents and the colder weather. Get one that’s thick enough so that it protects you from the cold and thin enough so you are still delicate enough to feel your handles. To get the best glove to skydive, purchase one from a specialty store and not your common sports shop.

Hook Knives Safety. Having hook knives around is required for skydiving. You will need this should you come across a line-over malfunction with you reserve chute. There are tons of hook knives to select from. Choose the ones that you not only like but that’s handy enough to fit your rig. Never place your hook knife near your chest area because you’ll lose it immediately. The number 1 place for this widget is right in your leg. Keep your knife blades sharp by not using it for other purposes.

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US Minor Holidays And Occasions

February 7th, 2010

Hereunder is a directory of minor holidays and occasions in the United States. Some of them are virtually unknown, and others are quite obscure.

April Fools’ Day – (April 1): the day for practical jokes (only before noon in the UK). Its origins are obscure, but it bears a similarity to an ancient Roman f?te for the goddess of nature.

Arbor Day – (last Friday in April): devoted to trees and their preservation. It is held on December 22 everywhere else in the world.

Armed Forces Day – (third Sunday in May): a day to honour the US armed forces.

Citizenship Day – (September 17): replaced Constitution Day in 1952 by presidential proclamation.

Daylight-Saving Time: was first suggested by Benjamin Franklin in 1784, but became the Uniform Time Act in 1966. It is not observed in Hawaii, the Eastern Time Zone of Indiana, most of Arizona (except on the Navajo Reservation), American Samoa, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam.

Election Day – (Tuesday after the first Monday in November): presidential elections are held in years divisible by four and elections for all members of the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate in years evenly divisible by two.

Fathers’ Day – (third Sunday in June): was first observed in West Virginia in 1908, but this uniquely American holiday was not made official until 1972.

Flag Day – (June 14): was first observed in 1877, which was the centenary of the adoption of the modern design. Truman approved the Flag Day Bill in 1949.

Groundhog Day – (February 2): on this day the groundhog looks out of his burrow. If he sees his own shadow there will be six weeks of Winter to follow, otherwise Spring is just around the corner.

Halloween – (October 31): All Hallow’s Eve is the day before the feast of All Saints. It started as a pagan custom honouring the dead and a celebration of Autumn. ‘Trick or Treat’ is purely American with no historical foundation.

Kwanzaa – is a secular observance by African-Americans to commemorate their African heritage. It begins on Dec.26th when a candle in a candelabrum is lit every day for seven days. It was first practiced by Maulana Karenga in 1966.

Mothers’ Day – (second Sunday in May): was conceived by Anne M. Jarvis of Philadelphia as a way for children to pay homage to their mothers. It received presidential proclamation in 1914.

National Maritime Day – (May 22): was proclaimed in 1935 to memorialize the SS Savannah’s first successful transatlantic crossing by a steamship in 1819. It is also a day of remembrance of merchant mariners who died in defense of their country.

National Teachers’ Day – (Tuesday of the first full week in May): is when pupils are meant to honour the teaching profession.

St. Patrick’s Day – (March 17): has been borrowed from Ireland where it is their national saint’s day.

St. Valentine’s Day – (February 14): was originally to honour two saints martyred by Emperor Claudius (214 – 270), but has been devoted to lovers since the Middle Ages.

Susan B. Anthony Day – (February 15): Anthony (1820 – 1906) worked for women’s rights and suffrage.

United Nations’ Day – (October 24): commemorates the endorsement of the UN Charter in 1945 by the then five permanent members of the Security Council.

Owen Jones, the author of this piece, writes on many subjects, but is currently involved with researching Franklin planner pages. If you have an interest in calendars, organizers or promotional calendars, please go over to our website now at Promotional Desk Calendars

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Why Karaoke Song Downloads Are In Demand

February 6th, 2010

A lot of people lately have been so addicted to karaoke. There is also an increased demand for karaoke systems and karaoke bars lately. So, you might be wondering why so many people are so into karaoke these days. Why are there so many people who storm karaoke bars and why so many people are starting to get hooked in this kind of habit?

It has become a phenomena! People in every walk of life had become accustomed to sing in karaoke. To some, it became their hobby but to others, when asked, it is their passion. Well, we there is no denying, karaoke is indeed a really good past time. It is fun many folds than any other recreational activities.

For the benefit of those who are not yet familiar with this new kind of recreation, karaoke is a term that means empty orchestra that uses sing along tracks with displayed song lyrics on the TV screens. You can then sing on a minus one track while following the lyrics.

Karaoke is just like saying an empty orchestra. This is where you will find lyrics shown in the TV screens with colors that run with the corresponding timing of the song. You can find almost all the songs of famous musicians and artist in a karaoke and the songs found therein are styled according to the original version of the composer.

Although, most songs in karaoke machines are old tracks and usually most karaoke users today is the younger generation that likes to sing the songs of their idols such as NeYo, Carrie Underwood and hundreds of famous artists today. Their songs may have not been added to the karaoke’s system yet. However, there is an easier way for you to have their songs in your karaoke system.

You can get the latest karaoke songs and that you like through karaoke downloads. It is a better way to have the songs that you want because it is less expensive than buying CDs or DVDs.

So if you are young or maybe just young at heart, karaoke downloads is perfect for you. You do not have to settle with old school because the new one is in reach. New karaoke songs are now the demands, especially for the youth of this generation.

Download karaoke songs are also updated often in good websites. With karaoke downloads, you are assured that you don’t miss the latest and hottest new songs for you to enjoy and sing.

What could be more entertaining than singing karaoke songs all night? Nothing could be more entertaining. Do you have lots of karaoke downloads you can enjoy singing for hours. You are welcome to reprint this article – but get your own unique content version here.

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Buying Golf Equipment

February 5th, 2010

Buying golf equipment can be just like throwing your money onto the fire, but fore-waned, you can save yourself plenty of time and money when you’re choosing your golf clubs. As in many cases, you can either spend a lot of money in one go or you can spend a little several times, before you get what you really want.

If you are just beginning and are not completely sure that you want to commit yourself to the addictive game of golf, you should either rent golf clubs at the clubhouse on the golf course, or buy a starter set of golf clubs.

Purchasing a set of starter golf clubs enables you to get used to them; enabling you to concentrate on your swing instead of wondering how this set of miss-matched golf clubs you just rented is going to pan out.

After you become better acquainted with the game of golf, you should consider investing in a better set of golf clubs which are more suited to you.

Generally, a set includes a driver, one or two fairway woods, numbers 4-9 irons, a wedge or two and a putter.

Once you become more experienced and start thinking about new clubs, you may want to think about purchasing your driver as a separate item. Some players need a driver to give them more accuracy, others need more distance.

There are numerous types of golf ball available and the golf ball box will often have a chart on the back to help you select the right golf ball for your needs. As you learn more about the game and get better at playing it, you should try out different balls which could help improve your accuracy and/or your distance.

Having the right golf equipment is an important part of the game, so take care and buy wisely!

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Hanukkah Cooking Traditions

February 2nd, 2010

Whether you are genuinely looking for chances to explore new cultures or you are Jewish looking for great recipes and cooking tips, you have come to the right place to get some of the basics. For as long as there have been family customs, eating good food at special events and during holy times has been a part of the merriment.

Regrettably, that appetizing food cannot be eaten unless someone goes to the trouble of actually cooking it. If you are looking for some delicious treats to do with the Hanukkah celebrations or simply want to get a taste of what other cultures do during their religious or cultural festivities there are a lot of appetizing foods you could be cooking for this particular holiday.

Oil is important in the celebration of Hanukkah and, as a result, many of the foods that are to do with Hanukkah traditions are prepared in oil. One well-liked favorite is Latkes, which are a kind of potato pancake that is deep-fried. Another general favorite is fried lamb chops. The lamb is breaded and then fried much the same as many Americans fry chicken. Once again oil is used in the cooking of the meal.

If you are looking for something more like finger food or a snack, you might consider deep-fried ricotta balls, fried zucchini, fried onion rings and fried mozzarella are good savory fried tid-bits for the season of light. Of course, fried food is not the only thing that is eaten during this 8-day celebration, but it does play a very important part in the menu and in the celebrations.

Even the sweet treats for this festival include a few fried bits and pieces. There are apple fritters and raspberry dough nuts and plenty of other scrumptious fried foods for you to snack on. If you like something a little wicked to enjoy during this delightful celebration you might like to try blintzes in your favorite flavor. There are many to pick from and their recipes can be found easily online.

If you would like to include something a little healthier in your cuisine, then you might like to include an Israeli salad, stewed white beans, and baked aubergines and peppers. These meals provide the opportunity to have something that is not either fried or sweet to assist weight watchers, who always have a problem during festive seasons no matter which religion they observe.

Other Hanukkah favorites include delectable dishes like cheese gelt coins, loukoumades, vegetable kugel, and brisket. Once again the recipes for these dishes are very extensively accessible online and in books on Jewish cooking and traditions.

To make things go a little more smoothly prepare as much food as you can well ahead and store items away quickly in order to stop them going stale. Enlist the help of children and other family members when appropriate to move things along by taking turns preparing food.

You should also make an effort to keep the preparations as straightforward as possible to avoid delays and stress. This is a time of the year that is meant to be committed to celebration not to trying to cook tons of food. The good news is that with all that deep fried food, it is unlikely that you will find these dishes too difficult to prepare. Good luck and have fun exploring the world of cooking for Hanukkah.

Owen Jones, the author of this article, writes on many subjects, but is currently involved with the 2 quart crock pot. If you have an interest in cooking or crock pots, please go over to our website now at Large Crock Pots

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Wooden Boat Plan – Building Your Own Boat Is A Gratifying Experience

January 30th, 2010

Oh yes, the great outdoors. Who doesn’t love being out on the water on a summer’s day with a fishing rod? What? You don’t have your own boat? You don’t have money to purchase a boat? Don’t feel bad, boats are incredibly costly. Some of us don’t even have the money to purchase a simple dinghy. You can change all that by making your have boat with a moderately inexpensive wooden boat plan.

Before freaking yourself out and talking yourself out of building a boat with a wooden boat plan, you should think about something. Anyone can make a boat. This doesn’t have to be a pipe dream. Even someone who has never picked up a tool in their life can make a boat, if they find the right wooden boat plan.

What should you look for when you start your search for a wooden boat plan?

1. You should not have to pay an arm and a leg for the plans and they should also come along with a money back guarantee if you would decide that you do not want to build a boat anymore. Put in some effort though beause it really is an enjoyable hobby.

2. Check to see if DVDs are available to back up the plans. As well as seeing the plans on paper individuals that are visual learners may need to see a demonstration of who things are constructed.

3. Does the person that created the plans have prior boat making experience? Don’t just download some free plans off the net, you don’t know who put them together! You should always make sure to be secure and careful about the plans that you are choosing, you would not want to be in the boat in the middle of the lake and begin having problems.

4. Are there credible testimonials about the plans that you are considering? Have they tried them, were they happy with the results and have they successfully built boats?

Building a boat can be extremely rewarding. It is obviously out of reach for many of us to be able to afford to purchase a boat, new or even used. If you were to build your have boat you will be able to save on many thing such as materials and on labor as well since you do not have to hire someone. It is entirely up to you how the boat constructing develops and even if you have zero experience, an brilliant plan set can guide you to accomplishing success. You never know, once you have built your have boat you may realize that you have enjoyed constructing the boat so much that you want to build another one. Once an initial skill set has been established there will be no stopping you.

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