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A Look at the Police Officer Career Ladder Published on 15/07/2008

What Are The Levels Of A Police Officer? There a quite a few different levels of a police officer, starting with cadet. Then the list for police officers goes up from there. This list includes uniformed officer to detective, to corporal. Then it finishes with sergeant, lieutenant and captain. There are also other levels of police officer. The sections of FBI, Homeland Security, Fish and...

Targeting Rifle Scopes - Long Range Sight is a Must Published on 15/07/2008

A scope or a telescopic sight is a mechanism used to give supplementary accuracy as a point of aim for artillery such as rifles, firearms, air guns and crossbows. Variations of sighting instruments are the age old iron sight, the red dot sight and laser equip sights. Scopes are made up of moving and non-moving parts protected by a covering. The Scopes Primary Functions Are: * To magnify...

The Bowie Knife: A Collector's Item Published on 07/05/2008

The classic Bowie knife was not just one design, but rather a sequence of knives reinvented quite a few times by Jim Bowie. The earliest such model type was made by a man named Jesse Cliff. Jim Bowie's idea directly bared a resemblance to the Spanish hunting knives of those days and varied a little from an ordinary butcher knife. The blade is later on described as: * 9 1/2" in length, 1/4"...

The Bowie Knife: A Collector's Guide Published on 24/04/2008

It is not easy for everyone to find an aged Bowie knife, let alone have enough money to buy one. They are, and have been for a while the esteemed assets of a few sharp collectors. The starting point of serious collection would not be just a moment ago but years back. Bowie knife collection has been well celebrated for compilation means, and not really for its utilization purposes. More than...

Tactical Watches for the Collecting Enthusiast Published on 24/04/2008

Tactical watches were created from the wrist type of watches that were conceptualized by a man called Louis Cartier. Cartier created a leather strap wrist watch for his Frenchman colleague named Alberto Santos-Dumont. This marked the start of the popularity of tactical watches in local France. Tactical Watches and Military Personnel The wrist watch became more popular during the Second...

Camping Lanterns Have Come a Long Way Published on 17/04/2008

There are many different camping lanterns to choose from today. No longer are you stuck with just one style, the traditional green lantern with kerosene, there are many, many to choose from. Lantern types - Candle lanterns - the use of candles in lanterns have gone way back and are still used today. They give off a soft glow and mirrors or other type of reflectors can be added to...

Knife Sharpening System - For the Knife Hobbyist Published on 15/04/2008

There are just as many knives available as there is a knife sharpening system to go with each one. Some people recommend putting your kitchen knives in the dishwasher because of the high temperatures, other say don't put them in the dishwasher because of the high temperatures and the chance of them being knocked around. Which answer is right? What ever you feel comfortable with is the right...

Vegas Club Photos - A Great Collecting Hobby Published on 15/04/2008

Clubbing or partying has become a very popular hobby. People just want to forget about everything and enjoy life at times. Vegas is a well known hot spot. Taking photos while in a Vegas club allows you to relive the moment by simply glancing at the photo. Vegas club photos capture the moment for a life time. Vegas has so many clubs it is hard to decide which to visit. Each club has...

Your Own Little Piece of Costa Rica Published on 15/04/2008

Have you ever wanted to visit Costa Rica, maybe as a summer vacation or maybe just a getaway spot to escape from your own reality, but you could not afford it? Costa Rica is a beautiful place to visit. It has brilliant beaches, clear sand, tourist attractions, and the best temperature you could ever imagine; however, some people just cannot afford to visit such a nice place. Costa Rica,...

How to Shop for Collectible Magnets and Then Show Them Off Published on 15/04/2008

Have you ever wanted to collect something out of the ordinary? Today, there are people who collect pictures, autographs, coins, buttons, CDs, albums, posters, and usually anything else you can think of that someone could collect. If you would like to collect something a little different, try collecting magnets! You can find magnets anywhere and everywhere. The best place to purchase magnets...