Thursday, December 30, 2010

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Xenon Lights - Cost Effective and Long Lasting

Automobiles are proud possessions of their owners. The car owners wish to fit the latest and the best of car accessories on the automobiles which fully serve their purpose while using the optimum and the latest technology.

HID lights have shown increasing preference over traditional halogen lamps. The halogen lamps used a heated tungsten filament and emit light for better car driving experience. The HID lights are fitted with xenon gases which on receiving high voltage produce an arc of light. These xenon hid bulbs are capable of putting out three times extra powerful light over halogen lamps.

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The Xenon HID Bulbs have a characteristic feature of emitting colored lights - blue and purple which have ensure clear and better visibility over the traditional halogen lights which emit white/yellow colour.

Xenon Lights - Cost Effective and Long Lasting

Look wise and size wise, the xenon hid bulbs resemble the traditional halogen lamps in both bulb and socket size and can easily form an ideal replacement over the halogen lamps which is most opted for these days.

Xenon Hid Conversion Kit contain HID XENON bulbs, two ballasts with all necessary wiring, ballast mounting brackets and of course the installation manual. Before purchasing a Xenon Lights Hid Conversion Kit:

1. Check out its Compatibility with your vehicle
2. Installation Procedure
3. Warranty and Guarantee
4. Pricing
5. Customer Support and Service
6. Type of Ballast and Wattage of Lights.

Xenon Lights greatly aid in ensuring enhanced visibility on the road especially in cases of blind spots, debris and even animals which have a tendency to stand midway on the roads. The advantages of xenon HID lie in emitting whiter and better lighting than yellow halogen light irrespective of weather conditions. They have a better shock absorbing capacity and can withstand vibration and shock from the road as they do not contain any filament within. Longevity, better performance and affordable prices are few points which make switching over to Xenon Lights inevitable and a wise decision.

H7 xenon bulbs are an upgrade over the regular xenon bulbs and most preferred on expensive luxury cars. Much superior in performance the H7 xenon bulbs provide 3.5 times more light than traditional halogen lamps. At the same time the H7 light produces 13% more lumens than regular Xenon HID light making the best car lighting option for your automobile.

With safe driving being your topmost priority, it makes sense to install xenon bulbs or opt for xenon conversion kits if they can be easily installed into your car. With xenon lights aptly in place, you can enjoy driving your car under all circumstances.

Xenon Lights - Cost Effective and Long Lasting

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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

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Animal Therapy for Depression

Who could dispute that animals can have a positive effect on emotional well-being? With research being conducted into the field of alternative medicine on an on-going basis, more and more people are beginning to realize the cathartic effects that animals are having on individuals well-being, especially so in those patients suffering with depression.

While some people recover from depression using medications alone, there are many others, who would prefer to use a combination of alternative therapies to try to alleviate the symptoms of depression. One of these treatments being studied is 'Pet Therapy', but what is this alternative and how could it help?

Many scientists have spent endless hours looking into the different types of therapy available for treating depression as an illness; 'Pet Therapy' has been concluded as one of these therapies. Animals have long been recognized as being a positive force in the healing process.

Animal Therapy for Depression

Dogs notably have a calming and therapeutic effect on people. They can help individuals to cope with the emotional issues related to their illness. They also offer physical contact with another living creature and help to divert a person's attention from their pressing daily problems. Owning a dog brings about a sense of responsibility. Dogs rely on their owners for feeding, walking, attention and love. What better excuse for a depressed person to get out of bed in the morning?

Dogs love almost everyone without any degree of prejudice or rejection. You do not need to speak any type of language to communicate with a four-legged friend. Give them a treat, tickle their tummy and they will love you without bounds. Dogs are aware of illness and sadness and genuinely want to provide companionship and comfort; they show an abundance of intelligence and are both intuitive and compassionate. Any dog owner will relate and agree with me when I say that it is a warm feeling when their dog can detect their sorrow and lick their tears away.

Pet Therapy can facilitate many positive changes one such example being increased socialization skills. Animals can be used as part of group therapy programs to encourage communication and increase the ability to focus. Helping to develop a person's self-esteem and reducing their loneliness and anxiety are just some potential benefits of individual-animal therapy.

The bond between humans and animals is demonstrated every day in millions of homes around the world. It is also becoming a powerful, common mode of therapy in many facilities such as hospitals, schools and residential homes.

While it is difficult to measure and quantify the benefits of dog therapy with hard scientific fact, there is no question that the magical interaction possible between animal and human is unmistakable. Tears can be dried. Scowls transform into smiles. Silence is broken and lastly but not least importantly loneliness and isolation can be ejected from a person through mere touch and cuddles. Dogs offer their owner's absolute and unconditional love and a level of boundless patience that no human could ever possibly give. The love of a dog is unlimited, what better form of alternative therapy could there be?

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(c) Samantha Weaver 2006

Animal Therapy for Depression

Samantha Weaver is Author of Saving Samantha: A Young Woman's Escape from Childhood Hell. (ISBN 1401910300) Due for release 17/04/06. Find out more at [http://www.samanthaweaver.com]

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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

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Offshore Oil Rig Jobs

While many of the offshore oil rig jobs are physical in nature, many of the rig companies go out of their way to make sure your time spent onboard is an enjoyable one. For instance employees may find themselves living in accommodation wings that meet 4 or 5 star hotel standards - despite the fact that you a living in the middle of the ocean. While you are on board the company will usually meet all food, board and laundry expenses, along with travel and transfer costs.

There are a large number of offshore oil rig jobs that are available. The range of employment opportunities include:

Driller, Derrickman, Shakerhand or Mudman, Toolpusher, Floormen or Roughnecks, Motorman, Assistant Driller, Crane Operator, Roustabouts, Cleaner/Painter, Storekeeper, Mechanic/Electrician, Sub Sea Engineer, Rig Mechanic, Rig Electrician, Rig Welder, Barge Engineer, Ballast Controlman or Watchstander, Captain and Chief Engineer, Rig Medic and Safety Man.

Offshore Oil Rig Jobs

Most offshore oil rig jobs call for a 14/21 day rotation that means you work for 14 days and have 21 off. This equates to you having approximately 3/5 of the year off on holiday.

In the offshore oil rig industry, there are opportunities for drilling employment and travel to countries such as: Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, the United States, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Mexico, Russia, Norway, China, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Typically salaries for roustabouts and roughnecks (drill deck workers) are approximately US 0 per day. Annual salaries work out to be approximately US ,000.

More specialized jobs such as that of Driller is likely to make around ,000 per annum, which Toolpushers, Drill Leaders and Supervisors are likely to earn around the US ,000 - 0,000 mark per year.

Entry level positions typically make between US ,000 - US ,000 per annum. Trades, technical and professional positions will likely earn between US ,000 - US 0,000 per annum.

Life Offshore

- You will be issued with safety boots hard hat safety glasses and coveralls.

- Keep a good attitude and be focused on why you wanted to work offshore.

- There are smoking rooms at various places on a rig where safety matches will be supplied.

- For meals you take off your work gear and eat in the galley.

- You may have to work a night shift or two as an oil rig is a 24 hour operation.

- Don't upset the radio operator, medic or chef. Helicopters, medical attention and food are most important.

Aboard an oil rig every piece of lifting equipment has a color code on it - this is an indication that it was tested as safe to use on the last lifting equipment check. Only items with the current color code on them should be used.

When working in the petroleum industry, don't bring alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons (of any description) including knives, flammable items, lighters and matches (safety matches will be provided in the smokers room) when working on energy jobs.

If working aboard an offshore rig, remove batteries from electrical equipment before checking in you luggage. If you are to be transported by helicopter your mobile phone may be taken from you before you board the helicopter.

A number of people working aboard oil rigs work are in support roles such as catering crew and doctors, etc. The following is an outline of what may be expected for doctors or medics. Because of the physical size of rigs, many of these types of roles are sole charged and one must be able to make do with the facilities and resources at end. In the case of doctors or medics based aboard oil rigs, it may be necessary to treat patients suffering from a huge variety of ailments and illnesses. Issues can arise as a lot of the workers aboard oil rig installations may speak foreign languages, so it is critical for the medical personnel to be able to quickly and effectively diagnose the problem. Generally medical staff will work one of two shifts, either day or night. Their role can often also include checking and maintaining stocks of emergency supplies, testing and verifying drinking water supplies are clean, as well as inspecting both raw and cooked foods from the kitchen. They are also often responsible for conducting weekly first aid seminars for all workers aboard the oil rig.

Offshore Oil Rig Jobs

Claire Calkin has been working in the oil rig employment industry for over 5 years and during this time has provided countless people with advice and assistance on how to best get jobs in the oil industry.

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Saturday, December 25, 2010

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HID Xenon Bulbs Versus Upgrade Xenon Bulbs - What is the Difference?

The term xenon bulbs can be used to describe two different types of headlight bulbs. Firstly there are the HID bulbs, which use a high voltage spark to ignite the bulb, and secondly there are the upgrade headlight bulbs, which are designed to replace standard halogen bulbs.

The HID xenon is are a relatively new innovation in automotive lighting, and it was first offered as an expensive option on prestige cars like Audi, BMW and Mercedes. It is easy to spot a car that has HID lights fitted, because they produce an incredibly powerful white light with a distinctive blue hue around them.

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When compared to standard halogen headlight bulbs, which have been around since the 1960's, HID bulbs offer a considerable improvement. They produce 300% more light, that projects over 80 meters further than halogen and emit a much crisper and whiter light that closely resembles natural daylight.

HID Xenon Bulbs Versus Upgrade Xenon Bulbs - What is the Difference?


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Friday, December 24, 2010

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Absolute WH7 (H7) XENON Light Bulb Pair


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