By Ross Bainbridge / Published on June 10th, 2008 / Other
The very first known gas mask manufacturer was the German company Siebe, Gorman and Co which started as a manufacturer of diving suits and breathing helmets in 1819. Patents for air purifying [..]
 By Ross Bainbridge / Published on June 10th, 2008 / Other
The gas mask as we know it today evolved from inventions over time that were intended for use by deep sea divers, firefighters and mine workers. A popular misconception about the gas mask was [..]
 By Ross Bainbridge / Published on June 9th, 2008 / Other
Pepper spray is far better than tear gas or mace. First of all, they are more likely to stop an assailant. Tear gas and mace generally work on the pain principle, but that’s sometimes not [..]
 By Ross Bainbridge / Published on June 9th, 2008 / Other
You can buy pepper spray at a hardware store, firearms store, even a supermarket, depending on your state laws. Pepper spray is also available for purchase online. Pepper spray’s active [..]
 By Ross Bainbridge / Published on June 9th, 2008 / Other
Pepper spray is a generic term for all self-defense sprays that contain oleoresin capsicum, a carrier, and a propellant. Oleoresin capsicum is the active ingredient in pepper spray, harvested [..]
 By Ross Bainbridge / Published on June 9th, 2008 / Other
Pepper spray is a long-range self-defense spray (up to 15 feet). The defender holds the spray canister towards the attacker’s face and empties the canister. It is messy, but effective. The [..]
 By Ross Bainbridge / Published on June 8th, 2008 / Other
Pepper spray is the most popular self-defense spray available today. Its cayenne pepper-derived chemical compound causes massive dilation of the capillaries in the pupils, and acute [..]
 By Ross Bainbridge / Published on June 8th, 2008 / Other
Maybe someone you know needs some extra protection when going about his or her daily travels – maybe many people. Or perhaps you are a retailer of a hardware store, firearms store, supermarket, [..]
 By Ross Bainbridge / Published on June 8th, 2008 / Other
Pepper spray protection is the most popular self-defense tool of choice for both women and men. This is because pepper spray protection is convenient to carry, easy to deploy, and effective at [..]
 By Richard Romando / Published on June 8th, 2008 / Other
Going out to sea with top executives of your company can be a morale boosting experience -- especially if its aboard a yacht. Indeed, spending time together onboard, taking part in water [..]
 By Richard Romando / Published on June 7th, 2008 / Other
Bright in color and full of vivid design, Hawaiian shirts are an immensely popular way to introduce yourself - and your clothing - at parties, the pool or the beach. They have become an [..]
 By Richard Romando / Published on June 7th, 2008 / Other
Hawaiian T-shirts can be found in a wide variety of colors and styles. The popular design can be found in everything from $2 cotton to $100 silk. Some of the more expensive Hawaiian shirts, [..]
 By Richard Romando / Published on June 7th, 2008 / Other
They have become an international symbol of Hawaii. Typically made of either cotton or silk, Hawaiian shirts are more than a trend; in fact, they have been popular for decades. Hawaiian [..]
 By Richard Romando / Published on June 7th, 2008 / Other
Whether you are planning on visiting Hawaii or are just looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate at a pool party, Hawaiian shirts are a fun way to capture the aloha spirit. Hawaiian [..]
 By Richard Romando / Published on June 6th, 2008 / Other
Hawaiian shirts are anything but new. They first got their start in the 1930s when clothing manufacturers decided to produce a cloth and design unique to Hawaii. The original popular shirts [..]
 By Richard Romando / Published on June 6th, 2008 / Other
Violins are fragile instruments that must be treated with care. There are situations where violins may need to be repaired no matter how careful the owner is. When a violin needs to be fixed, [..]
 By Peter Emerson / Published on June 6th, 2008 / Other
The first microscope was created hundreds of years ago. In the passing centuries, microscopes evolved into powerful, precise tools that allow scientists to view tiny objects at a level of [..]
 By Peter Emerson / Published on June 6th, 2008 / Other
Electron microscopes are among the most powerful magnifying tools on the planet. They use beams of electrons rather than conventional light to illuminate objects. The two main types of [..]
 By Peter Emerson / Published on June 5th, 2008 / Other
The basic design of the microscope has not changed that much over time. They have evolved, but the basic concept is still the same. There are several key parts that many types of microscopes [..]
 By Peter Emerson / Published on June 5th, 2008 / Other
Most of the microscopes used today are compound. A compound microscope features two or more lenses. A hollow cylinder called the tube connects the two lenses. The top lens, the one people [..]

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