Are you considering quitting smoking? If so, you may have heard about electronic cigarettes and vaping. Vaping is the act of puffing on an e cig, and it is considered far safer than smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes. However, many smokers who switch to e cigs may be unsure how these devices work and what their options are. Here are a few things that those who are new to vapor cigarettes need to know about the components of these devices: The Parts of the Vapor Cigarette Electronic cigarettes, when they first became popular, were made of three different parts: the battery,…
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For many people, the thought of camouflage invokes images of battle-dressed troops covered from head to toe in camouflaged gear, or of outdoorsmen stalking prey. However, camouflage has taken the fashion and retail industries over by storm. Camouflage has become the new “black” in a sense, and it’s become all too commonplace to see fashionistas sporting a little camo dress instead of a black one. Camouflage — derived from the French word camoufler — uses the elements of color and pattern to achieve crypsis, the state of naturally blending into existing surroundings. Ironically, trendy metropolitan “hipters” and self-proclaimed “hillbillies” are…
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It’s ironic that camouflage -the complex pattern so often used by military forces and hunters- was designed with intention of blending in, yet fashionistas are now using it as a means of standing out amongst the crowd. Camouflage clothing, along with other military-inspired looks, have taken the fashion world over by storm and knows no boundaries. From hip hop and RandB artists, to self-proclaimed “hillbillies” and “rednecks”, everyone’s donning camouflage clothes and it’s easy to see why. In honor of October being National Breast Cancer Awareness month, many men and women are wearing pink camouflage shirts or sporting pink camo…
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Engagement season is year-round. Some hopeful future fiancés will be looking at certified diamond dealers and working with a jewelry designer to create a custom ring as a centerpiece of their proposal. Others may have discussed the engagement ring with their betrothed and may be investigating what, besides price, is the crystal and diamond difference. Many are just bewildered and wondering if the old three months salary rule for diamonds still holds true. Many will start their search with vintage jewelry shops and local jewelers without realizing they can search for the best quality diamonds online. By doing their research…
