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Ghillie Suits Could Use a Little AC

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:18:04 -0400

Yes! It's summer. It's hot and promises to get hotter. Imagine yourself sitting in the woods without a breath of air moving. You're in your full body jute ghillie suit and are trying hard not to move. As you sit a lot of things go through your mind. You follow with your mind that little bead of sweat that just formed on your back and like all it's predecessors, trickled right into your butt-crack. You wonder why you just had to have a jute suit instead of the lightweight synthetics. You wish you had sprung for the hydration pack. Will they ever build a ghillie suit with built-in air-conditioning? Now that they are abandoning the space program, maybe you can get one of NASA's air-conditioned space suits (in a camo pattern) on sale at your local army surplus store. Take heart! While you are out enjoying yourself, your loving wife and adorable chidren are enjoying air-conditioned comfort at the mall. Maybe they will think to get you some salt tablets to combat your dehydration. **End Summary** Topics: ghillie suit]]> paintball]]> snipers]]> hunting]]> camouflage]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

Ghillie Suits For Ghirlies

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:15:00 -0400

I find it puzzling that a little more than half of my customers are women, but they are buying a ghillie suit for a male friend or relative. With as many women as there are in paintball, one would expect more of them to be exploring camouflage. At first I thought the girls wanted to be sure the guys noticed they were girls and would take it easy on them. But there are huge numbers of all girl teams and all girl events. No guys to notice or care because everybody is a girl. For sure, not all events are suited to ghillie suits, but many are. I would think the ladies would like the extra protection a ghillie provides. Is it that women don't have the patience required for using heavy-duty camouflage. Women are certainly more aggressive than men and that would go along with a lack of patience. The few ghillie suits I sell to women for women are usually for hunting or wildlife observation such as birding. Sometimes they want it for a the odd occasion such as a party or a wedding, but hardly ever for paintball. **End Summary** Topics: ghillie suit]]> paintball]]> snipers]]> hunting]]> camouflage]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

Using A Ghillie Suit For Wildlife Photography

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:12:01 -0400

I have been advocating the use of ghillie suits in the observation of wildlife and birding for years. When Adam Grimm recently bought his ghillie poncho from ghilliesandstuff, I was pleased to discover that he used his ghillie suit extensively in his work and past time as a wildlife artist. As you can see from some of the examples of his work here, Adam is an extremely talented and professional artist. He has been kind enough to allow me to display some of his copywrited works here and on my website. My hunting visitors will probably be most interested in the game birds such as the turkeys, pheasant, and the ducks. As you can see Adam has also painted some remarkable songbirds as well. Adam sent me some really cool shots of himself at work in his ghillie suit. He is as good as I have seen in the use of a ghillie suit. Not all of us have the artistic eye to match our terrain as closely as Adam has, but with effort and diligence we can get as close as is necessary for excellent results. **End Summary** Topics: ghillie suit]]> paintball]]> snipers]]> hunting]]> camouflage]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

Using A Ghillie Suit For Paintball

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:07:48 -0400

Even though paintball is not a completely new sport, it has seen remarkable growth in recent years. The gear used for the sport has continued to improve ranging from the paintball guns used to the attire each combatant wears. When it comes to what to wear, one type of clothing that has continued to gain ground among ardent paintballers is the paintball ghillie suit. If you are going to be playing paintball frequently especially competitively, then the ghillie suit is one piece of clothing you want to have as part and parcel of your battle kit. The origins of the ghillie suit can be traced back to Scottish shepherds and game wardens who would use used the suits as camouflage when hunting and as cover from poachers respectively. The suits are nowadays used by the military, hunters and of course by paintballers. The ghillie suits are made using net, camouflage design and synthetic or actual vegetation. The ghillie suit takes blending in with your environment one step further than the traditional camouflage on combat uniforms thanks to the ‘leafy' and ‘bushy' appearance. **End Summary** Topics: ghillie suit]]> paintball]]> snipers]]> hunting]]> camouflage]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

Ghillie Suits and Poachers

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:16:32 -0400

Everything I read indicates the ghillie suit was an invention of Scottish gamekeepers. I think it far more likely that the origin was the poachers the gamekeepers were after. The criminal element has always been more proactive than the enforcers who are mostly reactive. Poaching has been around since mankind first started possessing things. For many, many years poaching was of no consequence to anyone except the landowners whose animals were being poached. Today poaching is a global concern as we see more and more animals becoming extinct due partly to poaching. Here in the USA it is not the problem that it is in Africa and other countries that have animals wanted on the global markets, for things like elephant tusks, rhino horns, bird feathers, and tiger piss. I don't find any indication that the ghillie suit plays a role in these large scale poaches, but they are used by poachers and wardens alike in the more mundane efforts at illegal gaming. It's a wonder that more poachers and wardens aren't shot by mistake (or on purpose) while wearing their camouflage. I can just imagine a poacher opening up on a "deer" and the "deer" returning fire. **End Summary** Topics: ghillie suit]]> paintball]]> snipers]]> hunting]]> camouflage]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

Camping Tent Maintenance For the Lazy

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:17:04 -0500

Tent maintenance has as much to do with your state of mind as anything else.If you buy a really nice high quality tent and take care of it, It will last you a lifetime and you can pass it down to your grandyung'uns. If your state of mind objects to that, you can buy a really cheap tent and throw it away after your trip and buy another really cheap tent next time. You will enjoy your camping experience much, much more with the really nice tent. Let's look at what's involved in taking care of your really nice tent. After spending some cash for a really nice tent, spend just a tad more and get a footprint for it. That's sorta like a second floor or a floor to protect the floor. The idea is that the footprint will sacrifice itself so that you don't damage your really nice tent. A footprint is not an expensive item to replace. A really nice tent is expensive to replace. The first thing to do with your camping tent is to set it up an examine all the pieces. Make sure you have all the tent stakes and plenty of line. **End Summary** Topics: camping tents]]> camping]]> hiking]]> outdoors]]> backpacking]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

3 Easy Steps - Debt Free Plans That Work

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:43:59 -0500

Make your debt free plans today and follow the path to stay debt free. Having a plan in place will keep you from entering the out of control mire of high interest rates on loans and credit cards. These only serve to keep you down and in debt. The three steps to action are quite simple to follow. Step One Make a list of all your bills. Start with the largest and list down to the smallest. Put 3 columns beside each bill. List the amount owed, the minimum payment and the interest rate. By lising these in this manner you will have a clear picture of what you owe. Step Two Prioritize your bills. Decide if you want to pay off the smallest debt first or the debt with the highest interest rate. The choice you make here will be your starting point. All extra funds will go to paying off the bill you choose to place for pay off first. Pay the minimums on all others. The key is to at least double the minimum on the bill you are paying off first. Doing that will get it paid off a lot faster. **End Summary** Topics: debt relief]]> credit help]]> budget]]> bankruptcy]]> personal finance]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> I am James Mizzell, owner of http://www.debt-or-freedom.com where you can get a lot of top quality information on debt relief. How to get out of debt and stay out of debt.

Kid's Ghillie Suit- Tis The Season to Seize One

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:35:48 -0500

Kid's ghillie suits never really go out of season, but the weeks leading up to Halloween and the weeks leading up to Christmas clearly demonstrate the popularity of these suits. They are a big item for Halloween because they are a great scary outfit all by themselves or they lend themselves well to the more creative yung'uns that seem to be able to make them even scarier. Kids haven't gone into wearing them on the party scene, like "adults", but then I don't reckon kids do that much of the party scene yet. After Halloween there is a lull before Mom realizes Christmas is coming and her little darling has been begging for a ghillie suit and he won"��t be her "little" darling much longer. I keep referring to the kids as "he" but the "she"��s" have a lot of fun with them because no one can tell that it's a "he" or a "she" once they put on a ghillie suit. Christmas is definitely the peak kid"��s ghillie suit season. As it gets closer and closer to the day, more and more Moms learn that last minute shopping is not the way to go on popular items. **End Summary** Topics: ghillie suit]]> paintball]]> airsoft]]> snipers]]> hunting]]> camouflage]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

Are You a Collector Collecting Collectibles?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:22:44 -0500

Anything that exists is fair game for collectors. It seems everyone collects something. For some of us that is debt. The best known items for collecting are stamps and coins. Both are interesting and readily available to all, but the really great stuff is too expensive for us worker bees. Collecting is at least as old as mankind and probably predates us. Among collectors there is a distinction between collecting the really old (antiques) and the not so old (collectibles). While it seems to me that anything one collects would be a “collectible”, those who collect antiques feel the need to be separated from the great unwashed. That’s OK by me though I do wash regularly. Anything that attracts your interest is a good candidate for collecting. Porcelain figurines are a very popular area of interest. Most people get very specific with their figurines. They choose all angels, or dragons, or fairies, or whatever. Unlike stamps and coins, the best collectible figurines are not confined to the most expensive. Sometimes a majority of a collection may be porcelain, but enhanced by other things. I once knew a lady who collected owls. **End Summary** Topics: unique gifts]]> collectibles]]> figurines]]> chess sets]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> I am James Mizzell, owner of http://www,uniquegiftsandfigurines.com where you can get the gift you need for any occasion or items for your collection.

Are Summer Jobs the Answer to a Debt Free Future?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:18:52 -0500

Earning extra money for your future is a very good way to work on getting out of debt. Getting a summer job or a part time job on top of what you normally do can be difficult to manage. You really need a strong focus on your future, and on the goal in mind - to get out of debt in order to make it work. Saving Money The main goal to working part time should be to be able to save more money. Having enough money in the bank account is security for you in case you get hurt or sick or have a need to come up that needs extra cash to take care of. Time is Gold If you find that you have a lot of free time on your hands asses what you do with this free time. Do you go out and spend money on things that aren't necessary? Do you go into debt further to entertain yourself? What about taking that free time and use it to earn extra income. Put your freedom to good use. If you have enough free time, consider taking a part-time job. **End Summary** Topics: debt relief]]> jobs]]> credit consolidation]]> frugal living]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> I am James Mizzell, owner of http://www.debt-or-freedom.com where you can get a lot of good info on debt relief and personal finance.

The Details of Ghillie Suits and Shadows

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:26:18 -0500

Anyone can put on a ghillie suit and do a fair job of concealment. Those who pay attention to detail will do a much better job of concealment. You will find that as you pay more attention to detail, a lot more detail appears that needs attention. The first detail to pay attention to is your ghillie suit itself. It may look great just hanging there empty, but when you insert your body into it, things get distorted and gaps may appear. Make good use of a full length mirror and a good friend to find places that need a little help. Keep some extra thread on hand and fill these places with thread or leaves or rags or whatever is called for. The improvement of your suit should be an ongoing affair. Bulk it up over time by adding more thread and in colors that will enhance its effectiveness. Once you are semi-satisfied with how it looks in the mirror, take it outside along with the aforementioned friend and a video camera. You can see your shortcomings on the video as you and said friend talk about it over beer and nachos. **End Summary** Topics: ghillie suit]]> paintball]]> hunting]]> snipers]]> airsoft]]> camo]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

Envelope Budget - Take Control of Your Finances

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:24:00 -0500

To envelope budget means take all of your finances and spread them out into categorized envelopes. This is an excellent way to take control of your household finances. It means that you will live well within your means, that you won't be spending frivolously outside your budget, because you will put the funds into their designated areas. Start out making a list - at the very top of your list put your monthly income (take home pay). Under this list all of your bills, all areas you need money for each month. For example: •Utilities •Rent or Mortgage •Vehicle Payment •Vehicle maintenance including gas •Phone •Credit Card Payments •Other Loan Payments •Groceries •Clothing •Entertainment •Savings •Insurance •Etc. Then provide as many envelopes as you have categories. On the paper - list amounts that each bill will require. Keep all amounts within what your take home pay is - if you go over, adjust accordingly until it fits. Then place the funds into each envelope - and it might be helpful to write the due date of bills on the outside as well. **End Summary** Topics: debt relief]]> financial aid]]> credit help]]> bankruptcy]]> investing]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> I am James Mizzell, owner of http://www.debt-or-freedom.com where you can get a lot of good info on debt relief and personal finance.

The Kids Ghillie Suits

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:56:40 -0400

This is the fifth in a series of 6 episodes in which I describe and discuss the virtues of the more popular ghillie suits. In this episode we'll talk about the Kid's Ghillie Suit. There is no other ghillie suit out there that brings as much pleasure, excitement, plain fun, or which fulfills dreams as much as the kid's ghillie suit. That probably has more to do with the recipient than it does with the suit. Young boys have always played at war or games of conflict of one sort or another. They also always had their camouflage to go along with that play. The kid's ghillie suit came available and brought to those boys a "real" ghillie suit. Though home made camouflage is every bit as effective and sometimes better, in a boys mind it isn't the "real" thing. The first kid's ghillie suit was your basic ghillie built on a mesh base and included the pull-over top, pants, a hood, and a rifle wrap. It was available in woodland and desert patterns and one size with drawstrings so that it would fit most any young hunter out there. **End Summary** Topics: ghillie suit]]> paintball]]> airsoft]]> halloween]]> hunting]]> sniper]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

The Grandaddy of the Modern Ghillie Suit- The GhillieFlage

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:10:52 -0400

This is the fourth in a series of 6 episodes in which I describe and discuss the virtues of the more popular ghillie suits. In this episode we'll talk about the grandaddy of modern ghillie suits; The Ghillie Flage. This suit like most ghillie suits is built on a mesh netting, but this one is the first we've talked about that is made from jute. Jute is an organic fiber second in popularity for all uses, only to cotton. It seemed odd to me that cotton bales used to be wrapped in burlap which is made from jute. Since jute has to be shipped from India, that is testimony to how much cheaper burlap is than cotton. Most people probably are familiar with burlap in its most common use; the "toe sack" used for storing and carrying a variety of goods such as potatos and other vegetables. Earlier jute suits were made by "unweaving" the burlap to get the thread necessary to tie to the mesh.These threads in turn had to be dyed to the desired colors. A laborious task. Jute suits are flammable and as such must be treated with a fire retardant. **End Summary** Topics: ghillie suit]]> paintball]]> airsoft]]> camo]]> snipers]]> hunting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

The Most Unique Ghillie Suit

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:08:51 -0400

This is the third in a series of 6 episodes in which I describe and discuss the virtues of the more popular ghillie suits. In this episode we'll talk about the most unique ghillie suit on the market; the Chameleon ghillie suit. This is another synthetic based suit and like the others it is fire-retardant, rot-proof, scent-free, non-allergenic, and will not rot your teeth. The synthetic suits are much lighter and cooler than the older jute suits. The single thing that sets this suit apart from all the rest is the synthetic "leaf". The leaf is nothing more than a piece of stiff , synthetic material about 10 inches long with the ends shaped like a leaf. This leaf is then tied to the mesh just as the jute or synthetic thread was. Over 700 of these leaves are tied to a single suit. I was skeptical when I first read about this suit. It didn't sound to me as if it would be very effective. I couldn't have been more wrong. Right out of the box, the chameleon ghillie suit is superior camouflage. **End Summary** Topics: ghillie suit]]> paintball]]> airsoft]]> camo]]> snipers]]> hunting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

The Best Ghillie Suit Available

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:40:29 -0400

This is the first of a series of 6 episodes dicussing a different ghillie suit in each. Today, I want to talk about what I consider to be the absolute best ghillie suit on the market. The new ultralight BDU jacket and pants sets with synthetic ghillie material, creates a suit that wears just like your street clothes. Total suit weight is around 5lbs. They are fire-resistant,water-repellant,rot-proof, mildew-resistant, and non-allergenic.These suits are available with 4 different ghillie patternswoodland,mossy,leafy green,or desert).They come in 6 different BDU camo patterns(woodland standard, digital woodland, 6 color desert,digital desert,all terrain digital,and multicam)Sizes range from small regular to 3extra large long. You can choose to have 4 accessible pockets on the woodland standard and the 6color desert and you can choose 2 accessible pockets on the others. You can also get 2 accessible cargo pockets on the pants. The suit is built by sewing a 1 inch mesh netting to the BDU and hand tying the ghillie material to the netting. The netting allows for vegging the suit in the field. **End Summary** Topics: ghillie suit]]> paintball]]> airsoft]]> ultralight ghillie suit]]> bowhunter]]> sniper]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

Sources For College Money

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:09:25 -0400

So you need money for college.For yourself, your spouse, or your kid who is quite content to live at home for the next 40 yrs.You have the choices of scholarships, grants, or loans from either government or private sources. Naturally the scholarships and grants are the preferred route since neither has to be repaid. Not everyone can qualify for a scolarship or grant, therefore the need for student loans. Grants are sourced federally, state, or institutional. The federal grants are all based on financial need and tax documents are required as proof of family earnings. The most common of these is the Pell Grant which tops out at $5350. The TEACH grants max out at $4000 and the recipient is required to teach low-income students for a minimum of 4 years. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants also max out at $4000 and are available to the neediest of the Pell Grant applicants. The Academic Competitiveness Grants only provide $750 for the first year and $1300 for the second. **End Summary** Topics: college money]]> financial aid]]> scholarships]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> I am a crotchity 'ol fart of 70 years. I have currently 3websites; http://www.melanesianskincare.com ; http://www.uniquegiftsandfigurines.com ; http://www.debt-or-freedom.com; When I'm not messing with these websites, I look for busy people to engage in idle conversation.

Get Out Your Ghillie Suit, Huntin Season is Comin

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:47:08 -0400

This time of the year, two groups of people start getting restless. That would be football fans and hunters. The football fans start trying to figure new and more outrageous ways to get other folks to notice them. Hunters are just the opposite. They look for subtle ways to disappear from view altogether. Blinds are being taken out and checked for gaps and any necessary repairs to frame or fabric. Or do we need a new one this year? The gun is in good shape because it has been cleaned regularly throughout the year. You might get one more season out of those old boots, but we'll keep an eye out for sales on new ones. Definitely a new set of BDUs unless you opt for one of the synthetic ghillie suits built on a set of BDUs. Great idea! Kill two birds with one rock as they say. **End Summary** Topics: ghillie suits]]> sniper ghillie suits]]> kids ghillie suits]]> paintball ghillie suits]]> chameleon ghillie suit]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

Vitamin A-Skin Care or Careless?

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:08:28 -0400

Among the more effective anti-aging skin care products, we find Tretinoin, Retinol, and Retinyl Palmitate. These are all forms of vitamin A or derivatives thereof. The most significant of them is Tretinoin (retinoic acid). It is found in vegetables such as carrots and spinach. Tretinoin is used extensively in the treatment of acne and increasingly used in anti-aging regimens. Vitamin A is readily absorbed by the skin and stimulates production of new skin cells and as a result increases collagen production. Collagen being responsible for the fuller, firmer, and younger looking skin. Being the strongest of the Vitamin A treatments, Trentinoin can treat some of the most stubborn skin conditions, but is also the most irritating of the products. When using any of these vitamin A treatments, if your skin becomes irritated, stop using the product to avoid further damaging the skin. Vitamin A in all its forms increases sensitivity to the sun. Don't forget the sunscreen! Retinol, while not as strong as Tretinoin is found mostly in anti-aging or skin rejuvenation products. It is found in the same vegetables as any other Vitamin A treatment, but is not as easily absorbed into the skin. **End Summary** Topics: anti-aging skincare]]> acne treatments]]> sunburn]]> cuts]]> scrapes.lesions]]> lotions]]> bath and body]]> clinique]]> estee lauder]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> I am a crotchity 'ol fart of 70 years. I have currently 2websites; http://www.melanesianskincare.com ; http://wwuniquegiftsandfigurines.com ; When I'm not messing with these websites, I look for busy people to engage in idle conversation.

The Many Applications of Ghillie Suit Camouflage

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The most popular arena for ghillie suits is by far the paintball and airsoft fields. The production of ghillie suits reflects that trend in that most of the newest innovations are geared toward paintball use. The newer suits are lighter, more durable, and provide more mobility than the older and heavier models. In the past , ghillie suits outside of the military applications, were built with hunters in mind. Many of them were one piece affairs that covered the entire body from head to toenail. They were and still are great for still-hunting, but they didn't lend themselves well to a lot of movement; especially fast movement. The newer suits don't forget the hunter's needs, as you can now get them with multiple pockets. Great for extra shells and snacks. Most of the new ones are two-piece affairs giving the user the option of being completely covered or just the upper body covered. That should appeal to anyone hunting from a blind. Blinds now come in ghillie material too. A turkey-hunter behind a ghillie blind with a ghillie jacket on is in turkey-hunter heaven. Hunters and paintballers aren't the only users of ghillie suits. **End Summary** Topics: ghillie suits]]> sniper ghillie suits]]> kids ghillie suits]]> paintball ghillie suits]]> chameleon ghillie suit]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

Ghillie Suit Choices Available

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Once you decide that you need camouflage, it is immediately obvious that the best camouflage is a ghillie suit. In ghillie suits, the choices become a little more confusing. They are made from jute, burlap, old rags, or synthetics. You can find some that are "one size fits all", and others that come in 12 different sizes. Most of them come in four different color patterns, but a few may have six or rarely eight choices of color pattern. The very best (and most expensive) suits are built on a base of BDUs covered with a sewn on mesh. At the other end of the scale there are those built of only the mesh and the ghillie material. There is a wide range of quality in these mesh only suits. Usually, the old adage , "you get what you pay for", works with ghillie suits as much as anything else. your first decision should be whether to go with jute or synthetic. My personal preference is for the synthetic. I believe the US Armed Forces agrees with that choice. Synthetics are not a fire hazard like the jute, burlap,and others. **End Summary** Topics: ghillie suits]]> sniper ghillie suits]]> kids ghillie suits]]> paintball ghillie suits]]> chameleon ghillie suit]]> ghillie flage]]> how to make a ghillie suit]]> ghillies]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

Porcelain-From Pots to Potties

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Once I started selling porcelain figurines, it became painfully obvious that I needed to learn a lot more about them than I knew at that time. It was quite a revelation to find that porcelain's roots go back tens of thousands of years. Not real porcelain; the roots of porcelain. At first it was just clay.Then clay cooked under an extremely hot fire. Then glaze was added. Millenia would pass as these developments were refined. The addition of two elements was required before the ceramics were to become porcelain. the white clay used for the finest ceramics had to be combined with feldspar and then be subjected to even higher heat than before. Heat between 1250 degrees Celsius and 1450 degrees Celsius was required to turn ordinary ceramic into a magnificent piece of porcelain. While it was discovered in the 6th century AD during the Tang dynasty, it was not until the 9th century during the Song dynasty that porcelain achieved the status of decorating royal habitats. Like anything that has been coveted by the rich and powerful, porcelain spread to Korea, Japan, and eventually to Europe. Porcelain reached its peak during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing(1644-1912) dynasties. **End Summary** Topics: porcelain]]> china]]> bone china]]> figurines]]> Capodimonte]]> ceramics]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> I am a crotchity 'ol fart of 70 years. I have currently 4websites; http://www.camp-in-tents.com ; http://www.ghilliesandstuff.com ; http://www.melanesianskincare.com ; http://wwuniquegiftsandfigurines.com ; When I'm not messing with these websites, I look for busy people to engage in idle conversation.

A Brief Look at Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids in Skin Care

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Of all the products on the market today for skincare, the most readily recognized are the alpha and beta hydroxy acids. One of the reasons for their success, excluding an incredible marketing push, is the fact that they actually do what they claim to do. They both act as chemical "peels" for the skin. Alpha-hydroxy acid is derived from fruit (citric, glycolic, tartaric and malic) acids or dairy (lactic) acids while Beta hydroxy acid is salicylic acid which is derived from aspirin. Neither of these products is new. Both have been around and in use for thousands of years. The difference is in the amount of research and marketing that has gone into the modern products. While these acids do what they claim, that does not mean they are without their drawbacks. Sun sensitivity and irritation are the worst and most common side effects. So while they do reverse the effects of sun damage to the skin, at the same time they make the skin more susceptible to further damage from the sun. Unfortunately a sunscreen mixed with hydroxy acids is not very effective at the ph levels required for the hydroxy acids to be effective. **End Summary** Topics: skin care]]> acne treatments]]> anti-aging skin care]]> lotions]]> moisturizers]]> exfolliants]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> I am a crotchity 'ol fart of 70 years. I have currently 4websites; http://www.camp-in-tents.com ; http://www.ghilliesandstuff.com ; http://www.melanesianskincare.com ; http://wwuniquegiftsandfigurines.com ; When I'm not messing with these websites, I look for busy people to engage in idle conversation.

Ghillie Suit Maintenance-Cleaning & Repair

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Anything made by man starts to fall apart even before its finished. A Ghillie Suit is no different. It gets an awful lot of help though from the end user. Crawling along uncertain ground, running through brush with branches grabbing for it all the way, and usually being stored wet and dirty. One look at a mans Ghillie Suit will tell whether hes got his heart in whatever he's doing. Whether it's hunting or paintballing or something else, he's going to put a lot of wear and tear on his suit doing it. A lot of misled macho types believe that the suit should never be cleaned. These are the same ones that believe it has to be dragged through cow patties and such before it's ready for use. They also never wash their coffee pot. I should be promoting this behaviour since they'll be needing a new suit much sooner that way. I am not an advocate of this thinking and I would like for you to get a lot of years service from your Ghillie Suit. The first rule is to keep it clean and dry. Cleaning a suit with the new synthetics is a breeze. **End Summary** Topics: ghillie suits]]> sniper ghillie suits]]> kids ghillie suits]]> paintball ghillie suits]]> chameleon ghillie suit]]> ghillie flage]]> how to make a ghillie suit]]> ghillies]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...

Be Safe and Enjoy The Outdoors

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Anyone participating in any outdoor activity should always be aware of the risks and dangers involved in order to stay safe and return to their everyday life unscathed. There is an enormous quantity of information written on safety and it would be really easy to get swamped with info overload. We need to break this vast storehouse of knowledge down into something we can use. If we start with the sun and weather related dangers we can wrap up a lot of the most common dangers immediately. Sunburn is by far the most common danger anyone faces going outdoors and it is also the easiest to defend against. Simply lather on the sunscreen(SF30 or more) and repeat frequently. You will still tan. Slowly and safely. No sunburn. This is called common sense, but in my experience it's not at all common. The weather can change quickly in all parts of this world and if you are playing in a part of it you are unfamiliar with, seek local knowledge. Some areas are plagued with tornadoes, others with flash floods, and others with severe lightning. Some have the bad fortune of experiencing all of the above. **End Summary** Topics: outdoors]]> camping]]> safety]]> weather]]> outdoor activity]]> camping tents]]> ghillie suits]]> kids ghillie suits]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James is the owner of ...