Vest Fashion

Reflective vest? Where is a good place to buy one of those reflective vests to wear at night while running/walking?

Is there an Army Document saying that a Reflective Belt or Vest has to Worn for soldiers operating a Motorbike? Just a little curious, one of my soldiers informed me that it is not Mandatory that this has to be done, so i have to do a little digging and prove this soldier wrong.

where online can i buy a reflective vest, a helmet and a pair of boots for a cruiser bike?

Were can i buy a reflective vest with " BIG VEHICLES PLEASE SLOW"? HI my new pony's field is near a industrial state, if i want to go out of my yard i have to walk on a road which connects to the industrial estate, my pony is scared of big vehicles and spooks. problem is that the big vehicle's speed up when going past me and rarely slow down. i need to buy a reflective vest - "green or pink" to wear, because at the moment im to scared to take him out. were can i buy a reflective vest under £10 with BIG VVEHICLES PLEASESLOW on both sides of it or something similer don't mind getting ssomethingthat i can personalised am 14yrs old so i need a small adult or x-large child , so it will fit onto of winter coats.

As an Army Reservist, am I REQUIRED to wear a reflective vest while riding my motorcycle to and from drill? I know that if a soldier dies on a motorcycle without wearing a reflective vest, then his/her life insurance is voided...but is there an actual "law" that REQUIRES a soldier to wear the reflective vest when on post...specifically an Army RESERVIST. If there is a law, can you tell me where it is and/or where I can find it. Thank you in advance! Thank you all for the information. Just to clear something up, I am not trying to "void my insurance" or "make a point." I am merely trying to gain solid information to encourage others to wear proper PPE. That being said, please mind your business and answer my question rather than criticize.

dog coat/vest reflective.? okay so before you say 'cruel' read please. basically Ive just got a puppy from dogs trust about a week ago and hes having his puppy injections and can be walked in a week. seaming as hes small (15 weeks) and hasn't been walked apart from in my garden and also it gets dark where i live once ive finished collage and its me tern to walk him should i get a vest so cars would see him clearly as hes black and white. i was thinkingeitherr : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Reflective-Dog-Vest-Fits-all-Size-Dogs-Free-UK-Postage_W0QQitemZ250678605259QQcategoryZ20743QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5939502713866752806 OR http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pet-Dog-Reflective-Coat-Vest-Jacket-Apparel-Clothes-New_W0QQitemZ250681307568QQcategoryZ20743QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5939428259265060182 ???? i was thinking the smaller one would be better as it would irritate him less? andbeforer you say 'don'tt be stupid blah blah blah.' its just a suggestionbecausee idon'tt want him getting hurt as my neighbours dog got run over infront of my eyes.. cheers how would i go about him wearing it? i dont want to scare him / get him to think he has to wear this all walks as summer it will be too hot. short times? and also the small flashing lights- would this effect his eyes/ scare him? i realy want the best for my puppy. many thanks for lovley answers so far :)

What is the material reflective safety vests are made of called? i'm trying to remember the name of the fabric those reflective safety vests are made of.. and not the kevlar ones, but those bright orange ones that road workers wear

all workers within right of way federal aid highways must wear high visibility class 2 ansci reflective vests? is this a good law or a bad law? you are right!! maybe everyone who goes on the rode for any reason should have to wear high visibility class 2 ansci reflective vests!! i dont want anyone to die!! i bet if the government gave out high visibility class 2 ansci reflective vests to everyone with a license and required them BY LAW to wear it no one would ever die in a car accident ever!!

what are reflective vests made from? does anyone know what the reflective vests that people wear at night when they cycle are made from?

What is a Bib Vest???? I'm doing one of those An Evening of Murder games and I'm trying to figure out my costume. The setting is a ski lodge and the costume suggestions are tight stretch pants, a bib vest and a tight sweater... but i have no idea what a bib vest is and I've tried googling it and i just found like reflective vests and some dressy shirts...

Are you attracted to men who wear reflective vests?

Ansi safety reflective vests? We want to buy correct vest to outfit our department we cover hi speed interstate do we have to have class three or class two

How do reflective objects function? How do reflective objects, such as street signs or vests, function? How do they work so effectively when light is shined on them in the dark.

What regulation covers the requirements of a unit supply? I am ripping my hair out to find any Formal ARMY Regulation that says that the unit must issue any items that it requires the soldier to wear. IE The Distinctive Unit Insignia, The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, or other items such as a Physical Training Reflective Vest. Any help?

How to get a red stain off of a black shirt? In the place I work at I am required to ware a black shirt and a Orange safety reflective vest (Like they would ware in Construction). I think the dye from the vest got onto the shirt from sweating and rain and now have red on my black shirt in the shoulders and neck areas. How can I get it it off I have tried stain remover but did not work. Thank you

What can I write in a Christmas Card to someone? I have this friend of mine who is in his 80's. He loves to walk 5 am in the morning when its dark. So, I bought him a reflective vest. In the card I wonder I can say to him. Dear Mr. Smith: Please be safe walking. Merry Christmas & Happy New Years. See you in the spring. Yours Truly, Catherine (does that sound ok)

What gear do I need to enter Schofield Barracks? I want to buy a moped/scooter, living in Hawaii it seems logical. But, my husband is stationed at Schofield, and I need to know what gear I need to buy to get onto base. I thought that I needed a helmet, gloves, and a reflective vest, but I was told that only active duty are required to wear that. I'm just confused...

Reflective walking gear for my mom? My mom goes out walking at 5:30 in the morning when it is still dark out. She mentioned for her birthday she'd like some kind of reflective gear so she can be seen while walking, but I'd like to get her something a little more stylish/cute than some reflective tape or a big yellow construction vest. Any ideas?

where could i find a reflector vest? like the ones that crossing guards or construction workers wear... they are bright orange with 2 silver reflective strips around the bottom. i want to alter one of these vests to make a purse, but i cant find the right ones. how could i get my hands on a real one? do you think they would have them at hunting stores?

are there any laws regarding kayaks after sundown? i know when i had my boat, you need a light. do you need that when kayaking? of course it's safer to have a light, but do you have to have one by law? can you just have a reflective vest...? Florida, if it makes a diffrence

should driving with high beams on be mandatory? visibility is key to safety, more light means higher visibilit? y, equals more safety. why else would the government make it mandatory for all workers who make deliveries on federal aid highways to wear highly reflective anscii 2 reflective vests? its all about safety!

I'm looking for uniform vests like the ones at Lowe's? I'm starting a small business, and I want to provide my workers with an inexpensive, replaceable, flexible, and comfortable uniform. Since my workers will range in male and female body sizes, I would like to go with a non-reflective vest (like the ones Lowe's employees wear). Does anyone no where I can find those? Does anyone work at Lowe's and can read me the tag off of their vest? FYI I'm not in competition with Lowe's. I just need vests like theirs.

My sports team's theme is The Sky Is The Limits, we need ideas on where we should take our team picture...? For example, one year our theme was Champions under Construction, and our team picture was taken at a construction site, with all of us wearing hard hats, and reflective vests and some of us were holding shovels and sitting on equipment. Now we need ideas on what we should do this year.. Please help out if you can think of any :) thanks

I'm looking for a rain jacket with reflective striping but can't find one!? My boyfriend works construction and for Christmas he wants a durable heavy duty rain coat with reflective striping but no insulation. Right now he's wearing a raincoat on rainy days over his layered clothing and then needs to put a vest on top for safety so he wants to eliminate the vest and wants the jacket with reflective striping all in one. I've looked online but just can't find anything! Does anyone know where I can find something like this?

Dog Safety Vests -- Reviews? I am looking right now at the Doggles Reflective Vest and I'm wondering if anyone has it and how they feel about it. I have a year old malamute that looks like a coyote and so I need a bright colored, preferably reflective, vest that she will be able to move freely in and she will be safe. (When I take her out to the barn I don't want her getting shot at because of mistaken identity!) If anyone has a vest they use please tell me :)

I need some advice on a good coller/vest for my springer in the dark? Took him for his last walk of the day last night and over the last couple of days he's been getting more adventurous. He is now 23 weeks old and up until now has never gone out of sight and has always come back, but last night he started off really well coming back every few minutes himself for his favourite nibble of cheese, then all of a sudden I realised I couldn;t hear the jangling of his tags on his coller. I tried calling him, of course it's pitch black and I can't se a black and white springer in that light! I didn't panic immediatly, like I say he has always come back. After no sign for ten minutes I was really worried and went home, to get help, only to find him at the door! I am very relieved but I don't want it to happen again. So I was wondering about a good coller/vest that we could use at night so I can see him better. He already has a reflective one, but you can't really see that unless there is light shinming directly at it. Any ideas? He is micro chipped and has a name tag etc, but that wouldn't have made me worry less. In responce to Acapac..., bit harsh your answer wasn't it?!! We are in Britain and as far as I am am aware there are no laws here to prevent you walking your dog off a lead, unlike the US unless you are in an area of live stock and there are signs, anyway the walk is in a well known dog walking area around my estate, and yes I am fully aware he is still an adolescent, but we have done very well with training thus far and he has been off the lead now during his walks for at least 9 weeks without any problems, I think he lost sight and sound of me and that has been the main problem.

army motorcycle question ? What are the standards for riding a motorcycle while enlisted? I have heard reflective vest at all times and just at night. How much reflective piping would the jacket need to have to be approved by the army?

Dog clothing and patterns? Do you dress up your dog? If yes, where do you get their clothing? I have been making my dogs and have been looking for more patterns & idea's please share and post pictures of your dog's wearing clothing :) or the manufacturer and pattern name of a pattern you find successful. Kindest regards to you all :) And for those looking for idea's here are some that I have made reently for my toy poodle, Kooper Fleece vest: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/book_turtle/KoopersKloset/Firstattempt.jpg Crocheted jumper: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/book_turtle/KoopersKloset/KooperBear.jpg Reflective vest: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/book_turtle/KoopersKloset/XMarksthespot.jpg Reversable vest: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/book_turtle/KoopersKloset/Tysons2.jpg Flannel jumper: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/book_turtle/KoopersKloset/Sitpretty.jpg

Some tips on how to look like a serious pro photographer? What are your recommendations on fashionable clothing and accessories that will make me look the part of a serious pro photographer? Is a photo vest "in" these days? Does it help if I wear logos like National Geographic Society, Canon, or Nikon? Any ideas on how I should style my hair, should I grow a beard, have a pondering reflective look, etc.. GambitGrrl, I'm not interested in developing the portfolio. I just need to look more "pro". Actor the suit is a great idea. Do you think it will clash with the photo vest? I think I might have to just carry the extra gear in a camera bag. fhotoace you have heard that your first impression needs to be the best impression right? Samurai I am not trying to fool anyone. I am trying to bring out the pro photographer that resides within. I just need a sharp looking outfit. I like the idea of the rugged manly look of the press photographer. I can definitely see myself sporting that look and I can bring it out confidently. One more thing about that look is will women find it appealing? I was thinking of working out to build more muscle mass and getting clothes that are a size or two smaller to accentuate my musculature. I obviously don't want to look like a bum and smell the part. Any recommendations on men care products like fragrances to round off the look. I'm talking about aftershaves and body sprays.I've seen commercials for AXE body spray. Will it draw women like bees to nectar?

Reflective jacket on scooter? My mom wants me to wear a bright yellow vest when i ride my scooter. It has head and tail lights that are always on... and people are going to think i'm a retard...

Do you find anything wrong with walking your dog in the middle of the night? Say between 10PM - 3AM, if you had a bottle of pepper spray. I kinda' want to start doing that, its so much more calmer and theres less people/dogs, and I enjoy night time so much more. I just rural, so Im only afraid of Coyotes, Skunks... bears, etc haha. My dog wears a reflective vest and I have a reflective leash, but we haven't yet attempted it yet. What do you think? I live rural** Typo.

Wouldn't you say cycling at night is safer? I love to cycle, very relaxing and well as good exercise. Where I am from it is extremely busy during the day, and people are always yelling at you and honking there horns when you are on a bicycle. There are many times I felt scared for my life almost getting hit, I have been hit 3 times and twice were right during the day when the driver saw me but he said screw it (just a guy on a bike) and kept going. I cycle at night now, I consider myself advance, my parents cry sometimes wishing I don't go out and due it and have bough me reflective gear, which has almost cost me my life at night. It freaks you out if you are driving and a reflective vest pops up out of nowhere, people don't know what to do at all. Now I ride with black sweat pants, and a black hoodie, I always where a helmet (number 1 rule) I ride with head phones, and I ride about a $1000 bike with out a little ding ding bell. I ride against on coming traffic and I am looking back every 15 seconds and studying drivers. I am a fan of alley cat racing in nyc (youtube it) but I am in a midwest medium cize city. I never ride on highways avoiding that bottle getting thrown at me. I would rather have the driver not even see me and if I see a car vearing off the road I get away. I can get up to 35mph on a flat road (done it during rush hour lol) At night you have street lights and less cars are out, and people have tried to chase me but I just laugh and ride circles around them, even if they are driving a car lol. I can go in and out of cars, alleys and I have road between a foot wide space since the bike is only 8 inches. Does this make me crazy? or smarter than the average cyclist? Cops see me all the time, and I have never been stopped not once, if you don't have bell on your bike you are breaking the law, and headphones is a ticket too. I ride on the left side of the road, I still look back and when I see someone coming my way, I just get in the right hand lane. Man up and try it sometime, the city is beautiful when no one is out, makes you appreciate where you live. Mattman, you are a joke, wtf I have had water balloons and bottles thrown at me walking down the side walk, teenagers get all hoped up on dope and do stupid things but you have your head in your ass and live in a closest

Motorcycle: Best way to be seen at night? Hello to the motorcycling community, What's the best way to be seen when riding at night? I am a learner rider, been riding for over a month. I'm not comfortable yet to be riding in heavy traffic, therefore I mostly practice at night when peak hour is over. I'm finding a few times (actually more than a few times) when cars just come out of intersections, ignoring my presence. I don't know if it's a case of me riding too slow (I don't think so, I'm riding to the speed limit), or they are just not rider alert. How would I make give them the best signal saying "Hey, I'm on the road, I need just as much space as a car" ? - I'm definitely buying HID Xenon headlights. - I'm thinking of wearing those fluro/reflective vest, but I think I'd look like a dork instead of cool (hey, looking cool is one of the reason why I took up motorcycling). - I also thinking about changing the exhaust to make my bike sound louder (but I think that's illegal, cause it makes too much noise, plus I'm a learner rider, I'm not allowed on a modified bike).

TOTTALY FLASHY/ HEAD TURNING OUTFIT? The last dance of my Jr. High career is coming up and I want it to be a night I'll NEVER forget! Everyone is trying to put together the most flashy outfit and get noticed for this event. I am a guy in gr. 9 and I am good friends with everone and I like to party haha. (Just so you know were I'm coming from) So based on that what should I wear to this that will be bright and make a HUGE SCENE when I walk in. I was thinkin reflective vest for sure. But what else. (I have the crazy white line shades like Kanye West is that good too?) Like what pants shirt shoes how should my hair even be done???? Pictures of all please. Thanks so much! PEACE! I got long hair. I usually have my bangs fringed in my face and I mess it up on the tops and sides. And the bangs whisked forward, Kinda emo but a lot crazier. haha Is that good enough?

What should i be for halloween? Nerd? im 19, male 6 ft tan skin, kinda big. i need to throw together stuff that i have around my place. First i was thinkn the construction worker from the village people, like wearing short cut off jeans and boots, reflective vest and hat, but i dont know, my legs are kinda hairy. haha. but i pulled off a nerd pretty good in my opinion. it was good cuz iam pretty big and muscular so, i wore some floodin beige pants and sweater with a shirt weiner and ugly sweater, retainer, name tag, glasses and gelled down parted hair. had a kick me sign too but that ended up pissing me off. ANYTHING u can add or think of in regards to this or another costume??? we celebrate halloween this weekend at college and its huge. i might change costumes for the next day, and of course wear it too class on fri. THANKS that abortion thing is funny, ALMOST makes me wanna try it ha. Yea i totally forgot about the shoes, i had an old pair of dress shoes last time but now i just got a good pair that im not gonna wear. bowling shoes wud be good if i cud get em. tennis shoes might have to do. either way Im def not gettin any action this weekend...

Does it irritate you when people treat you like you're a lot younger than you are? My Nana irritates me SO much. I'm living with her whilst at University, and I'm sick already - I'm not even 1/9th (i.e. a term) of the way through my course yet! She stood in the queue at the shop earlier, checking how much fat was in something I was buying... I know I'm overweight, but I'm sick of hearing "Well I think that it's a bit fattening, to be honest." I told her I didn't want a reflective vest for riding my bike - a few days later, "Oh there's something for you in the kitchen." "Will I like it?" "Probably not, but you need it... I just care about your safety!" I told her I'm going to get married to my boyfriend... "Oh well why don't you wait?! Nobody rushes into things like that these days, they just have fun!" I don't think she realises I'm not like everyone else! I want to do things my own way, and if it's not harmful to others, then I don't see the problem! I'm 18, by the way. So - does it irritate you when people treat you like this?! your.mom57: I don't remember typing anything about 'knowing everything' in my question. I don't need to 'get over myself' - there's a difference between caring about someone and wrapping them in cotton wool. And how do you know how I act? Next time you might want to answer the question, and not start talking rubbish. I know it's an easy two points blabbering the way you do, but come on - it wasn't a difficult question to answer. It's not just her... there are other members of my family who irritate me too - but they use the Internet, so you never know - they might find out what I'm saying =O So I'd better not say anything at all about them! =P When I worked at Matalan I was only 16, and when it was quiet, the older people would stand around gossiping and make me straighten out the carrier bags!! That was so frustrating - the customers can't even see them, and it doens't take much effort to lift them carefully from the pile - just as I always did! That was just one of the many reasons I hated that job... =P It also frustrates me when younger people's opinions aren't valued. The usual is, "Oh what would ____ know, they're only __ (age)!" Yes, I probably chose bad examples but that's just the stuff I remember most easily because it's all been in the past couple of days. The fat in the food thing was so irritating because she stood there reading it like it was a newspaper... not only was it annoying for me but also embarrassing! Natz, you're probably much more mature than I am lol... =) If I got pregnant my family would kill me - according to my Grandma, I should not have children (or get married!) until I'm at least 30. Fine, maybe now would not be suitable for me, but when I'm in my 20's I think that's a perfectly reasonable age!

could one of you female soldiers check my list of sports gear and fill in the "?" spots...? also if you could tell me what is not on the list and should be or what is on the list and should be taken off. Please and thank you ( ) Gym bag ( ) Make-up bag: ( ) Make-up bag ( ) Jar of two faced shadow insurance ( ) Jar of Revlon cream shadows in the shades skin-lights ( ) Two faced neutral eye shadow pallette (shades “Push up” and “Sexpresso”) ( ) Revlon Luxurious black eye pencil ( ) Mac’s Plush Lash Mascara ( ) Mac’s eye shadow in Rice Paper for highlights ( ) N.Y.C’s polyester pink nail polish ( ) NYX Pearl eye Pigment ( ) NYX Very Pink eye Pigment ( ) NYX Black eye Pigment ( ) NYX LE01 Black eye liner ( ) Sephora white eye liner - 222 ( ) Covergirl lashblast - Black ( ) Foundation: Avon ideal shade - creamy natural ( ) Avon - Beyond Color Plumping Lip Conditioner SPF 15 with Double the Retinol ( ) NYX Lip-gloss - 127 Pink frost ( ) Clinique Berry delight blush ( ) Beauty bag: ( ) Beauty bag ( ) Bar of “Dove Cucumber and Green Tea” soap ( ) Soap dish ( ) Jug of “AUSI” shampoo ( ) Jug of “AUSI” conditioner ( ) Tub of Mango Body scrub wash ( ) Jar of milk and honey face cream ( ) Jug of banana and coconut body lotion ( ) Jug of vanilla body spray ( ) Tube of “Dove” deodorant ( ) Jar of shimmering body powder ( ) Jug of Dior’s energizer toner face toner ( ) Pumice stone ( ) Razor ( ) Bar of soap ( ) Soap dish ( ) Tub of underarm deodorant ( ) Jug of talcum powder ( ) Bottle of water ( ) Pair of running shoes (x?) ( ) Pair of white sports socks (x?) ( ) Pair of briefs (x?) ( ) Sports bras (x?) ( ) Pair of grey “ARMY” sweat-shorts (x?) ( ) Grey “ARMY” tank tops/t-shirts (x?) ( ) Pair of grey “ARMY” sweatpants (x?) ( ) Hooded grey “ARMY” zippered sweat-shirt (x?) ( ) Pair of “ARMY” rain pants (x?) ( ) “Army” jacket (x?) ( ) Watch cap (x?) ( ) Pair of gloves (x?) ( ) Hair bands (x?) ( ) Pair of shower flip-flops (x?) ( ) Towel (x?) ( ) Wash cloth (x?) ( ) Reflective vest ( ) Travel hair dryer ( ) Hair brush this is what is in the gym bag for working out and not what is placed in storage, just whats in the bag.

Why do Harley Riders hate sportbikes? I really want to know, I don't know where this hate is coming from...I ride a Yamaha R1, all of a sudden everyone bashes it. I do trackdays, I wear full gear and a reflective vest, I don't do 135 mph wheelies through town... Snoop I will agree with you that Triumph does make amazing bikes-The Daytona 675 is by far, IMO the best sounding bike ever created. Especially with a Jardine RT-One system or IXIL Triple pipes

What is the correct apparel for a Therapy Dog? I have multiple personalities, tourettes syndrome, and schizophrenia. My dog is very well behaved and when I have an episode, she helps to calm me down, so I was told by my psychiatrist that I should always keep her with me. We want to get her the right apparel so restaurants and places will know that she is a Service Dog. I've looked up what I can and I have found that she needs a reflective vest, a halter, a muzzle, and an 18 inch, or less, leash. I've found places that have them and I have ordered them. Is there anything else I might need? Thanks.

CAR VS TRAIN WHO IS AT FAULT? Im a railroad conductor. I stopped my train at a crossing. I looked both ways, no traffic, I called the train to back up over the crossing. I was standing on the crossing when out of no where i see a car coming right for me. I waved and waved with bright red gloves and i was wearing a reflective vest. The driver was looking down, i jumped on the railcar as the car slammed into the train car. There was a stop sign, crossbucks, and me. The driver never even touched the brakes. The driver was hurt, but was released from the hospital that day. My question is...... can she still sue my company? I did everything by my company rules.

Anything else i can buy? I have about 10-20 more dollars to spend and i can get free shipping off amazon its just im stuck on what to buy. Im buying horse tack or something for my horse. so here is what im getting. new halter and lead rope fetlock boots open front boots bell boots lunge line lungeing whip reflective vest for night riding pocket halter (i like to ride alot of places and i dont want to carry a halter with me) bit guards polo wraps if it helps i have a mare and a gelding. So if you have any other ideas please let me know. xD im so stuck.

Where can I Wholesale safety vests? I need to Wholesale safety vests,reflective safety vests, online, from a regular store. thank you,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

TRUCK DRIVER question? How come a lot of times truck drivers have one of those safety reflective vests draped over their passenger seat? Thanks.

When carrying a concealed weapon, should I mention it or not? I occasionally have contact with law enforcement and I typically have a concealed firearm on my person. Here in Minnesota, I’m not legally required to declare that, unless I’m specifically asked. So is it better to just keep quiet or should I politely hand over my permit along with my drivers’ license? ~~~~~~Happened last week~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ One evening I was out for a stole to get some exercise and a cop pulled over. (apparently I was a ‘suspicious looking person,’ wearing a reflective traffic vest and walking on a bike path). I gave him my DL and said “oh, and here’s my carry permit, if you need to see that.” . . . “are you carrying right now??” . . . “I sure am.” After that exchange, he seemed kind of startled; then quickly handed back my cards, jumped back in his car, and floored it. Did I do alright, or should I have hoped he didn’t notice the 1911 sized budge under my vest? Yeesh, this is a totally legit “story.” I go walking (not jogging) just about every evening with a hip holster and a full size 1911. And no, it’s not obvious that I’m ‘packing’; in the twilight, all people see is the reflective strips on my clothing. As to “why,” I do it because I’m a well educated, hard working, law abiding citizen and I’m not going to get killed or maimed by some dirt-bag. In this society, I should be able to get some exercise and be safe at the same time. Unfortunately, I’ve heard way too many cases of people getting mugged; and then wallet in hand, the bad guy shoots the victim just to prove he’s “hard.”

I am concerned about the safety rules at my sons school, is there a way to make them change them? Apparently the school feels it is appropriate for my Little Francis to be playing outside with out his reflective safety vest. They say that it is an unreasonable request to have the teacher put it on Little Francis before allowing him to go outside. How is a matter of keeping my child to big a bother for the teacher? Don't they know that a drunk driver could go speeding by the school at anytime, go right through the fence and then not see my Little Francis and possibly hit him. I have already talked to the principle and he is no longer accepting my calls. Is it appropriate to take my concerns to the school board now, or should I go straight for the papers and tell them that the school is unconcerned about the safety of children? S, thank you for your response. Clearly you are not smart enough to help me out here because if I dressed him in his reflective vest he would get to hot in class! The question was should I talk to the school board or take it to the press always b natural, I have taught Little Francis not to run in the road, but some idiot drunk driver could crash into the playground and hit my Little Francis J-lynn - This is not just a safety vest this is a reflective safety vest so that drunk driver will be able to see him on the playground

Do all bikers wave at each other, or does it depend on what you're riding? I'm on a 2006 Yamaha R1 (carbon fiber GTYR slipons, fender eliminator, flushmount signals), cruising down the road. I see a fat guy with a beard on a Harley coming towards me, (yeah i know stereotypical) and he doesn't wave. I act like I'm patting the top of my head (helmet on), which is my signal of "get a helmet on you retard". I ride on, and now a group of people on scooters whiz by, and they all wave (all wearing gear and reflective vests). 5 minutes later some choppers and crusiers go by and no one wave. As I turn on my road where my residence is a guy on a pre-2006 R6 is riding towards me, closes in and sees that I am riding a R1, and he gets off the seat, waves his hands around in the air and starts dancing. He's like nodding his head at the same time, so I just wave at him and give him the nod. I laugh for like 20 seconds straight and now I have this question on Yahoo answers. If you forgot what it was about look up there ^^^ I got Scorpion EXO1000 on, agvsport torino leather jacket, cortech DSX leather lined jeans, icon field armor vest, teknic (violator???) fullgauntlet gloves, Thor Attak boots, just so you don't call me a "squid on a crotchrocket/literbike" magz sux your answer makes no sense yes we can take our hands off the bars...on sportbikes the wind is pushing against you, taking the weight off your wrists and neck and suspending you there, depending on speed and ergonomics LOL yea he does look like you the R1 has unnecessary power I will agree it's serious...it's a double edged sword, you got all this tunnel-vision power, but you can only use 1-2 gears to go fast beacause it does 100 in first gear! Yea Harley owners are in a group of their own down in San Francisco I hear now a days LOL SID and guy below sid lmao jim w totalyl changed the subject but yeah, Harley has become less hardcore, if they ever where, and is more about weekend warriors and guys that tow their bike to bike week in their truck Russian CBR-you're a squid who bashes people on yahoo answers, and I know that that means police are ahead...im not patting im pointing and maddog- I'm riding Rt.4 newhampshire if you want I can send u a picture of me on the R1 eating a ham sandwich, holding a pen, or giivng the finger just to prove it's me...you pick

The government takes care of us, and makes a little spending money. Hmmmm? http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090204/D964NSAG0.html So, if the government needs more money/power, maybe it should expand its programs to "take care of us". What should the government ban next? I'm sure there is LOTS of revenue out there, just waiting for the next Nanny-State law to be enacted. Here are a few suggestions: All pedestrians be required to wear reflective vests. All dogs must have RFID chips. Mandate calorie restrictions for obese people. Require auto drivers to ALSO wear crash helmets. Require citizens to get COMPLETE physicals every six months. Require seat-belts on motorcycles and ATVs. Make alcohol consumption illegal (again). There are many more ways that the government can generate revenue, uh, I mean, "take care of citizens". Can you think of any?

Are super loud exhausts so effective as safety equipment that they render helmets unnecessary? Isn't it strange that all those safety conscious Harley riders who go out of their way to install those extra loud 'safety pipes' hardly ever wear reflective vests and full face helmets, usually no helmet at all. Kind of strange that such safety conscious people are only concerned with safety when it comes to one thing. Red....Some a-hole revving his extra loud safety pipes at a stoplight or 3 miles away and still loud when I'm hiking at Yellowstone has went out of his way to make himself my business.

In Washingon State, Is it legal to use a RED magnetic car light in an emergency? Example: On a police scanner (or ham radio) You hear about a car accident that has just occurred on the bottom of an icy hill near your house. Having done this sort of thing before, you grab your go-kit-- full of flares, reflective vests, first aid supplies, blankets, etcetera, and head for the hill in your vehicle. Once you get to the scene of the accident, you realize that the road is completely blocked off by the crash. You dispense the blankets and first aid supplies to the shaken but otherwise O.K. drivers. You look up the steep icy hill that the fresh show shower has conjured, and you realize all is not well. There is a large bend in the road, halfway up the hill, and the view of oncoming drivers is heavily obscured by trees. The posted speed limit is thirty-five, but you know that everyone goes at least forty down the hill. You know that forty miles an hour is much to fast to be able to stop in time in these conditions. In WA, can you legally use a RED magnetic car light?

Is High-Vis really dorky? I have a dayglo coloured helmet, and if it's wet I'll put on waterproof stuff that's bright and reflective. I have a high vis vest, but is wearing too much dayglo/florescent/reflective stuff during the daytime... too obnoxious?

Ankle length socks in Army PT Uniform? Hello, I would like to have someone who has military service under their belt to assist me, if possible of course. After reading this in AR 670-1, 14-3 "Commanders may authorize the wear of commercial running shoes, calf-length or ankle-length, plain white socks with no logos, gloves, reflective belts or vests, long underwear, and other items appropriate to the weather conditions and type of activity." My socks in my PT Uniform actually come up and MEET my ankle, but they don't COVER it. After the AR 670-1 was introduced has there been any amendments that state that they have to come up and COVER the ankle? I'm getting tired of my soldiers taking shit from senior NCOs for their socks. Judging by the AR itself, they're wrong and I'm quite tired of seeing my peers bending the AR for what they believe it is and not what it actually states. My interpretation is that they have to meet the ankle, but cannot be no shows entirely. One last thing. If someone interprets "ankle length" as fully covering then why do we not interpret "calf length" as fully covering our calf? This leads me to believe that it intends for the socks to only meet the ankle just like our calf socks only meet our calves. Thanks for the help everyone. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to just get back at any specific SNCO that I don't like who is always on my case. I personally live and die by the regulations. No one person in the military is above the regulations and anyone can correct another person legally. I'm simply trying to ensure that this regulation is being implemented correctly and that I don't have someone who is wrong telling my soldiers and myself that we're in fact wrong. In the end, if I'm actually in the wrong, I will be the first to change my socks and correct any soldiers I see running around in the wrong uniform. Thanks for the answer 2/7!

AR670-1 (APFU uniform- socks)? 14–3. Accessories a. Commanders may authorize the wear of commercial running shoes, calf-length or ankle-length, plain white socks with no logos, gloves, reflective belts or vests, long underwear, and other items appropriate to the weather conditions and type of activity. If soldiers wear long underwear or other similar items, they must conceal them from view with the hooded sweatshirt and sweat pants when wearing the PFU, or the running jacket and pants if wearing the IPFU. b. Soldiers are authorized to wear commercially purchased gray or black spandex shorts under the PFU or IPFU shorts. The length of the shorts must end above the knee or higher. The commercial shorts must be plain, with no logos, patterns, or obtrusive markings. Soldiers are not required to buy the spandex shorts. 14–4. Occasions for wear The PFU and the IPFU are authorized for wear on and off duty, on and off the installation, when authorized by the commander. Soldiers may wear all or part of the PFU or IPFU with civilian attire off the installation, when authorized by the commander. 14–5. Insignia The only insignia authorized for wear on the PFU or IPFU is the physical fitness badge. When the physical fitness badge is worn, it is sewn on the upper left front side of the PFU and IPFU T-shirt, and the PFU sweatshirt. On the IPFU running jacket, the insignia is sewn centered 1⁄2 inch above the word “Army.” See AR 600–8–22 for criteria for wear of the physical fitness badge. 14–6. General guidelines a. Soldiers may not mix or match PFU and IPFU items. When soldiers wear either the PFU or IPFU as a complete uniform, they will keep the sleeves down on the sweatshirt or jacket, the legs down on the pants, and they will tuck the T-shirt inside the trunks. Soldiers may not roll or push up the sleeves of the PFU sweatshirt or the IPFU jacket. Soldiers may wear the sleeves of the PFU sweatshirt cuffed or uncuffed; they may not cuff the IPFU jacket sleeves. Soldiers will wear the black knit cap pulled down snugly on the head, with the bottom edge of the cap folded up; soldiers will not roll the edge of the cap. A similar, commercially designed black knit cap is authorized for wear. There are no restrictions on the combination of IPFU items worn, unless the commander has prescribed a particular combination for formation. Standards of wear and appearance specified in paragraphs 1–7 and 1–8 of this regulation apply at all times. b. The PFU and the IPFU are clothing bag items. Each element of the PFU and IPFU is identified with a national stock number (NSN) and a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) contract number printed on a label and sewn into the garment. If the label does not contain this information, the garment is not the authorized garment. c. Commanders should expect both uniforms (PFU and IPFU) in their formations until all soldiers acquire the IPFU by the mandatory possession date. d. Pregnant soldiers will wear the PFU or IPFU until the uniform becomes too small or uncomfortable. Pregnant soldiers are authorized to wear the T-shirt outside the trunks. At no time will commanders require pregnant soldiers to purchase a larger PFU or IPFU in order to accommodate the pregnancy. When the uniform becomes too small or uncomfortable, pregnant soldiers may wear equivalent civilian workout clothes. 62 AR To answer another query on the AR 670-1 regulations on socks - but, she must have deleted her question! AR 670-1 Question on wear of APFU? In Military - Asked by lyn p - 3 answers - 43 minutes ago - Open

Best motorcycle backpack? My bike is a Kawasaki street bike and I want a pack that I can take to and from college, church, errands, ect... I been looking at the: -Icon Squad II pack which has the space I need and the jacket holder is nice since I wear the icon field armor vest and dont want to walk around with that on. Plus its reflective and has a great amount of features. -Ogio less drag or no drag pack: looks great but limited space and functions, plus the helmet holder is on the back instead of the bottom making it really extend out. Whats your opinion?

Military Body Armor For Sale, Info Please? how much is this vest worth? http://www.specwargear.com/images/armor&vest-USMC-1.jpg i have one like this, its a real BP (Or Fragmentation) VEST, its a medium, it weighs about 3-4lbs POSSIBLY 5lbs and some basic knowledge on it? what threat level how much its worth... And a Military Helmet looks like this one except, it has a woodland camo covering, with 2 Reflective Patches on the back (look like eyes in dark) http://www.alpinesurvival.com/sp_helmet-military.gif whats the threat level, how much is it worth? both pieces are LIKE NEW, just been sitting around my house for about a year and a half...thanks people!

I need help with an Emergency Bug Out Bag? Ok, this is my bug out bag. I need help coming up with things that I missed that I need to include in it. Dont say that this could not all fit in a bag because it easily could. My BoB so far: Survival Kit Food / Water: -3600 Calorie ER Bar - Emergency Food Ration -9218 SURE PAK COMPLETE MEALS WITH HEATER -Mountain House Freeze-Dried Rice and Chicken -Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup - 36/3oz -Quaker-Instant Oatmeal Variety Pack, 55ct -Datrex Emergency Water Pouches Case of 64 for Survival Kits, Disaster Supplies, 5 Year Shelf Life -Polar Pure Water Disinfectant With Iodine Crystals -Aquamira Frontier Emergency Water Filter System First-Aid / Sanitation: -Life+Gear LGLPK01 LifePack Personal Safety Pack -Universal Aluminium Splint -Water Jel Burn Jel, Pain Relief 25 ea -200 Ct - Germ-X Antibacterial Hand Sanitizing Wipes - Premium Brand with Moisturizing Vitamin E - 200 Individually Wrapped Travel Packets - Large 6" by 8" Cloths - Anti-Bacterial Hand Towels - Dispenser Box -iOSAT Potassium Iodide Tablets, 130 mg (14 Tablets) -Quikclot Sport Brand Advanceed Clotting Sponge ,Stop Bleeding Fast, 50 Gram Packages -Johnson & Johnson First Aid Gauze Pads, 25-Count Medium Pads (Pack of 4) -Johnson & Johnson First Aid Waterproof Tape (1-Inch x 10-Yards), 1-Count Rolls (Pack of 4) -Hydrogen Peroxide Antiseptic Solution 16 Oz -Kirkland Signature -IbuprofenTablets USP 200 mg, 1000 Tablet -Reach Full Head Toothbrush, Firm, Assorted Colors, 2-Count Packages (Pack of 6) -Lightload Towels (Two Pack12x12"hand Size), the Only Towels That Are Survival Tools -Dritz Essential Sewing Kit -Syringe with Hypodermic Needle 3ml with 1' 23g Excel 25ct. Emergency Items: -Emergency Shelter Tent, Reflective Tube Tent, Cold Weather Emergency Shelter, Emergency Zone® Brand -Emergency BRW Made In U.S.A. Survival Sleeping Bags - Pack of 4 Bags PLUS Four HeatMax 18 Hour Body Warmers -HeatMax Hot Hands 2 Handwarmer (40 pairs) -HeatMax Toasti Toes Foot Warmer (40 Pairs) Mapping/Communication: -Bushnell H2O 10x42 Porro Prism Waterproof/Fogproof Binocular -HEAVY DUTY Lensatic MILITARY Marching COMPASS + light weight -Orion Safety Prod. 3153-08 Safety PlasTcap Flare -Life+Gear LGSAME08B NOAA Weather Band, AM and FM Radio with Alarm Clock and LED Light, Black -Midland GXT1000VP4 50-Channel 36-Mile Waterproof 2-Way GMRS Radio with NOAA All Hazard /Weather Alert -Maps Utilities/Tools: -Ultimate Survival Technologies SaberCut Saw (Black) -Gerber 22-41578 Gorge Folding Shovel -Spyderco Tenacious G-10 Handle Folding Plain Edge Knife -Gerber 01471 Suspension Butterfly Opening Multi-Plier, with Sheath -Stanley 55-136 36-Inch Forged Hexagonal Steel Ripping Bar Shelter/Cover: -Eureka Solo Backcountry 1 Tent -8' x 10' Camouflage Tarp -Texsport Fleece Sleeping Bag -Swiss Gear Crevasse 0-Degree Mummy Sleeping Bag (Rust/Orange) Light/Fire Making: -12 Hour Green Lightsticks (4 Pack) -UCO 9-Hour Candles, 3-Pack for Candle Lanterns -MAGLITE S2C016 2-C Battery Flashlight, Black -Smith & Wesson Galaxy 13 LED Flashlight (10 White LED & 3 Red LED) -Coghlan's Wind/H2O Proof Matches -Tinder-Quik 10 pack (1 packet) -Emergency Magnesium Fire Starter -Windmill Delta Stormproof Lighter -Swedish Firesteel - Army Model Clothing: -Military ACU Digital BDU Camouflage Shirt -Uniform Military ACU Digital Camo Fatigues BDU Pants -Black Tactical Pants -Under Armour® ColdGear® Mock Turtleneck -Under Armour® ColdGear® Leggings -UTG Tactical Scenario Vest -Sierra Designs Men's Hurricane HP Jacket -Sierra Designs Men's Hurricane HP Pant -UTG Heavy Duty Web Belt - Black -Fox Neoprene Thermal Face Mask -RECON WRAP -Multi-Purpose Swat Knee Pads -Fox River Military Wick Dry Maximum Mid Calf Boot Sock -Danner Men's Desert Tfx Rough Out Tan GTX Military Boot -BlackHawk® Hellstorm® S.O.L.A.G.™ Full Finger Gloves -UTG Special Ops Universal Leg Holster -Israeli Civilian Gas Mask w/ Nato Filter -10357 ACU DIGITAL DESERT GOGGLES -ACU Digital Camouflage Boonie Hat -Oakley Men's Oil Rig Iridium Sunglasses -Casio Men's AQ160W-1BV Ana-Digi Electro-Luminescent Sport Watch Firearms/Defensive Weapons: -SABRE Compact Pepper Spray with Quick Release Key Ring (Black) -Gerber 22-41121 Prodigy Survival Combat Knife -Rothco U.S. Navy Seals Combat Knife -Ka-Bar Machete Kukri Md: 1249. -SOG Specialty Knives and Tools MC-02 18-Inch SOGfari Machete -SOG Specialty Knives & Tools F01T Tactical Tomahawk, Black Hardcased -Walther P99AS Pistol, WAP77010, 9mm, 15rds, Semi-Auto, Adjustable Sights, 4" Barrel -Walther PPK/S - VAH38005, 380ACP, Semi-Automatic, Double Action/Single Action, Compact, 3.35" Barrel, Blue, Steel, Plastic Grip, Magazine Included, Fired Case, Fixed Sight, Decocker -Benelli M4 Tactical Shotgun -M16A1 rifle with 30 round magazine and a 40mm M203 grenade launcher attached Misc: -Molle 3 Day Assault Backpack Pack + SHOULDER BAG - Black -Fox Large Transport Pack -550Lb. 100' Type III Paracord-Emergency Thermal Blankets (4 Pack) (x2) -5mmx50' Rope, Emergency Zone® Brand -Duracell Coppertop AA 20 Count Pack -Black Diamond Mini Pearabiner Screwgate Ink Blue, Screwgate -Duck 1.88-Inch-by-60-Yard All-Purpose Duct Tape, Gray -Loctite Super Glue Easy Brush No-Tip Bottle, Super Glue Liquid, 0.18 oz (01-25446) -Polyurethane Clear Tubing, 3/16" ID x 5/16" OD x 1/16" W, Working Pressure: 74 PSI 10' Length -AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener -Coleman Aluminum Mess Kit -512 G.I. Type Stainless Steel Canteen Cup -Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle -Ziploc Double Zipper Storage Bags - 52 count Literature / Games -SAS Survival Handbook, Revised Edition: For Any Climate, in Any Situation -Playing Cards

Some more "Useless Facts you Might Wanna Know" =D? #3? The Los Angeles Rams were the first U.S. football team to introduce emblems on their helmets. The average garden variety caterpillar has 248 muscles in its head. Dart-boards are made out of horsehair. Slinkys were invented by an airplane mechanic; he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use of one of the springs. There are 336 dimples on a regulation golf ball. Octopi have gardens. "Ever think you're hearing something in a song, but they're really singing something else? The word for mis-heard lyrics is 'mondegreen,' and it comes from a folk song in the '50's. The singer was actually singing "They slew the Earl of Morray and laid him on the green," but this came off sounding like 'They slew the Earl of Morray and Lady Mondegreen.'" Napoleon constructed his battle plans in a sandbox. 'Strengths' is the longest word in the English language with just one vowel. 'Stewardesses' is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand. One of the longest English words that can be typed using the top row of a typewriter (allowing multiple uses of letters) is 'typewriter.' When a giraffe's baby is born it falls from a height of six feet, normally without being hurt. Virgina Woolf wrote all her books standing. The pitches that Babe Ruth hit for his last-ever home run and that Joe DiMaggio hit for his first-ever home run where thrown by the same man. To "testify" was based on men in the Roman court swearing to a statement made by swearing on their testicles. During conscription for WWII, there were nine documented cases of men with three testicles. Both Hitler and Napoleon were missing one testicle. Stalin was only five feet, four inches tall. Stalin's left foot had webbed toes, and his left arm is noticeably shorter than his right. 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The raised reflective dots in the middle of highways are called Botts dots. Boris Karloff is the narrator of the seasonal television special "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." A group of unicorns is called a blessing. Twelve or more cows are known as a "flink." A group of frogs is called an army. A group of rhinos is called a crash. A group of kangaroos is called a mob. A group of whales is called a pod. A group of geese is called a gaggle. A group of ravens is called a murder. A group of officers is called a mess. A group of larks is called an exaltation. A group of owls is called a parliament. The 80s song "Rosanna" from the Eighties was written about Rosanna Arquette, the actress. Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine are brother and sister. Starfish don't have brains. Shrimps' hearts are in their heads. Did you know that the actor Jane Seymour's birth name is: Joyce Penelope Wilhelmina Frankenberg. Roy Rogers name was Leonard Slye Dale Evans was Frances Octavia Smith. The derivation of the word trivia comes from the Latin "tri-" + "via", which means three streets. This is because in ancient times, at an intersection of three streets in Rome, they would have a type of kiosk where ancillary information was listed. You might be interested in it, you might not, hence they were bits of"trivia." Henry VIII only had two of his wives executed; Anne Boleyn (#2) and Catherine Howard (#5). Catherine of Aragon (#1) died after he had divorced her, Jane Seymour (#3) died after childbirth (of Edward), Anne of Cleves (#4) died after he divorced her Katherine Parr (#6) actually outlived Henry. Jellyfish have no brains, yet they can tell light from dark, and sence movement. The term 'flying on cloud 9' originates from military flights. Cloud types are classified as numbers... with 'cloud 9' being a very tall thunderstorm. Jets have to climb to an extremely high altitude in order to fly over 'cloud 9. A dogs sense of smell is one of the keenest in nature. If a pot of stew was cooking on a stove, a human would smell the stew, while the dog could smell the beef, carrots, peas, potatoes, spices, and all the other individual ingredients in the stew. In fact, if you unfolded and laid out the delicate membranes from inside a dogs nose, the membranes would be larger than the dog itself. Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least 6 feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush. I keep my toothbrush in the living room now. The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood plasma. Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes. Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty years of age or older. The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum. The king of hearts is the only king without a mustache. A Boeing 747's wingspan is longer than the Wright brother's first flight. The wingspan of the B-36, a retired USAF bomber, was twice as long. American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating 1 olive from each salad served in first class. Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise. Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning. Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin. The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer. So did the first 'Marlboro Man'. Michael Jordan makes more money from Nike annually than all of the Nike factory workers in Malaysia combined. All U.S. presidents have worn glasses. Some just didn't like to be seen wearing them in public. Walt Disney was afraid of mice. Pearls melt in vinegar. It is possible to lead a cow upstairs...but not downstairs. The reason firehouses have circular stairways is from the days when engines were pulled by horses. The horses were stabled on the ground floor and figured out how to walk up straight staircases. Turtles can breathe through their butts A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue. A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second. A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes. Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age. Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds. Dogs only have about 10. February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon. In the last 4,000 years, no new animals have been domesticated. If the population of China walked past you, in single file, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction. If you are an average American, in your whole life, you will spend an average of 6 months waiting at red lights. Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors. No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple. Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing. Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated. The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing. The Bible does not say there were three wise men; it only says there were three gifts. The cruise liner, QE2, moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns. The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid. There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar. There are more chickens than people in the world. Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks; otherwise it will digest itself. When we visit toilets, bathrooms, hotel rooms, changing rooms, etc., how many of you know for sure that the seemingly ordinary mirror hanging on the wall is a real mirror, or actually a two-way mirror?? Just conduct this simple test: Place the tip of your fingernail against the reflective surface and if there is a GAP between your fingernail and the image of the nail, then it is a GENUINE mirror. However, if your fingernail DIRECTLY TOUCHES the image of your nail, then BEWARE, for it is a two-way mirror The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska! The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...) The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38% The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $6,400 The average number of people airborne over the US any given hour: 61,000 Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. The world's youngest parents were 8 and 9 and lived in China in 1910. The youngest pope was 11 years old. The first novel ever written on a typewriter:o?=o?= Tom Sawyer. Those San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments. 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What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laserbprinters all have in common? A. All invented by women. Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil? A. Honey Q. There are more collect calls on this day than any other day of the year? A. Father's Day Q. What trivia fact about Mel Blanc (voice of Bugs Bunny) is the most ironic? A.o?= He was allergic to carrots. Q. What is an activity performed by 40% of all people at a party? A. Snoop in your medicine cabinet. In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes.o?= When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase "Goodnight, sleep tight". It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink.o?= Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month we know today as the honeymoon. In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts. So in old England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them mind their own pints and quarts and settle down. It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's" Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim or handle of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase inspired by this practice. In Scotland, a new game was invented. It was entitled Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden.... and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language. Your fingernail has the same ingredients as fly poop