Safety Snap
I've heard that when you're on plane and you read the safety instructions...?
the reason you are told to put your head in between your legs in the event of a crash landing is because ...
Safety Snap
I've heard that when you're on plane and you read the safety instructions...?
the reason you are told to put your head in between your legs in the event of a crash landing is because your neck will snap and kill you quickly, thus preventing the potential of a long lingering death.
No. The reason is to make your body into a compact shape that will thrash around less. Your neck and spine are very flexible in the forward direction, and your thigh bones on either side will act like pit props if you hit the seat in front.
The hip-restraint seat belt is supposed to keep you attached to your seat; if you sit upright, your torso will not be restrained in any way. Your head, which is a heavy bodypart, would act like a weight on the end of a whip. The result: terminal whiplash. (Head off!)
Unfortunately, the (compact body) strategy needs three things: a firm, tight seat belt; a firmly fixed seat; and good legroom between seats. If the belt breaks or the seat comes loose, your impact against the seat in front probably won't kill you, because you are curled up and braced. The impact of all the other seats behind you, might. With weak or loose seat belts, and bolted-down seats, the close spacing between rows is actually protective; you (and your seat) can't travel far before being stopped (the further you moved, the more damaging the impact would be).
Rear-facing seats would be the safest option, IF THE SEATS WERE ALL FIRMLY FIXED (not just bolted on); passengers would 'brace' upright in this case, and their bodyweight would be higher up the seat, putting a greater strain on it.
However, the 'flare' technique for crash-landing (slowing the plane by pointing the nose upwards, like a hang-glider, and coming down on the tail) would allow forward-facing seats to be most protective, by putting them below and in front of the passenger. Flaring could be used even when the plane has no engine power, and where the ground is rough. It would not help in an unexpected-impact crash. As far as I know, this technique is NOT taught.
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Why Rear Facing Child Safety Seats Are Safest
What is the safest, a forward or rear facing child safety seat? Everyone has a different answer on this and many states have different laws governing the age, weight or size of the child or infant in question. By looking at and interpreting car accident reports and data it is an obvious finding that the severity of accidents were reportedly lower when a rear facing child safety seat was used properly.
It is important to say when used properly here as data from fire department personnel through the years shows upwards of 50% of child safety seats are not properly installed. This could be as simple as the belt tensioner not being pulled tight enough, but there have been instances where the child was sitting on top of the restraints (the restraints were only protecting the seat in this instance and not the child). The latest most famous instance of abuse of child safety seat laws is Britney Spears driving with her child in her lap. There is a lot of literature available on how to properly install and adjust a child safety seat, but more needs to be done to reduce unnecessary injuries due to improperly installed child safety seats.
Even though any child safety seat is better than none, a rear facing seat is especially important for babies and small children as they can face the highest risks of paralysis and permanent injury. Babies and small children are at risk for more severe spinal cord and brain and neck injuries as their muscles are weaker and their head weighs significantly more in proportion to the rest of their body. This increases the extent and severity of whiplash injuries. According to the National Institute for Highway Safety:
Rear-facing car seats spread frontal crash forces over the whole area of the babys back, head and neck; they also prevent the head from snapping relative to the body in a frontal crash.
So, it is obvious that we should use a rear facing child safety seat for as long as feasible and as required by our state and federal driving laws. It is important to note that regardless of the child safety seat used, not all injuries can be prevented. Unfortunately some crashes are unavoidable and unsurvivable. Still, we can do much to increase our chances of survival for our children by properly installing the child safety seats. It is a good idea to stop by your local fire department and have them look at your child safety seats. They are trained to know exactly what is and is not safe in these safety seats and its free. Besides, kids love firemen and fire engines, they will have fun and you will feel better about their safety.
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Snap Hooks
Snap-on MT2500 scanner has problems with power?
I got this scanner with in a lot of snap-on electronics in an auction a while back. Anyway, I went to hook the scanner up to my OBDI Buick but when I try to power the device on, I have to hold the main button down constantly or it will turn off. It has new batteries installed. Also, there is a rattling sound coming from the inside.
Is there a common fix for this, rebuild kits, etc or am I just out of luck and need a new main unit?
CHeck to make sure pins in connector on scanner and car are not damaged. Also try another connector for ODB II on a '96 or newer car and see if it works properly or if you have the same issue. If so, you may have to take scanner apart and see what's wrong...might be just a broken power switch.
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Hooking Up a Guitar Strap
I wanted to talk to you about hooking up a guitar strap. If your guitar comes with the hardware already attached to it, than all you need to do is snap it on. If you're reading this article than I assume you don't have the hardware and don't know how to hook up. The reason that your guitar might not have the hardware is just the particular make. Some guitars are meant for people that sit when they play, so a strap isn't needed for it. Either way attaching a strap requires a little plan of attack, which I'm going to share with you.
The first thing you can do is just attach it with the Willie Nelson method. All you have to do is tie one end of the strap around the neck. You just have to get it above the bolt, so it doesn't slide around. Attaching the other end is a little more difficult, but what you do is make a loop with the end and attach a hook to it. This way you can attach the hook to the sound hole of the guitar. This is a little more unorthodox to do, but it gets the job done.
Another way is attaching the hardware to your guitar yourself. That means that you add the button holes to it and that requires a little bit of work. You'll need to drill holes and add in the button holes to the guitar. This might be a little scary, but it isn't that big of a deal.
Learn how to choose the best Acoustic Guitar Strap
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Snap Hook
Help me with my swing problem?
I know it hard to answer this question without seeing my swing but here goes. I am a 6 handicap and I have been playing for 35 years. I have been hooking all my shots, between a snap hook and a big draw. I couldn't straighten it out so I changed my grip from an overlapping grip to an interlocking grip. All my irons are dead on perfect except I am now hitting a major fade with both my 4 wood and Driver. Any suggestions?
I would check your alignment, my guess is that you are setting up with your shoulders open and swinging on your body line with your woods
Ben Hogan always said that the swing doesn't change overnight and that it always goes back to grip stance and alignment - START THERE
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Keychain Hooks
A common frustration for women on any given day is finding their keys in a handbag. Not only is this time consuming, but it also forces you to look inside your handbag rather than to pay attention to your surroundings. There have been many products invented to help find your keys faster; from wireless blue tooth devices, GPS tracking and beepers attached to your key ring. These solutions may work for some, but when the base of the key finder is at home and you are walking to your car alone at night, it will not make you feel any safer. You want to be able to know exactly where your keys are, and have quick access to them.
An excellent solution to this ongoing problem is the Keychain Hook. This is a keychain with a hooked end that hangs on the edge of your handbag. Your keys can be safely inside your purse while the hooked end is displayed on the outside of your handbag. Decorative detail on the end of the hook allows you to add a bit of personality to your look. This detail is available in solid crystals, martini glasses, flowers and many more. This keychain is lightweight, very durable and convenient!
In addition to the struggle to find your keys, a cell phone can be difficult to locate as well. Especially when you are in a quiet place and it is ringing off the hook! The Cell Phone Hook will solve this problem in a snap. A lanyard will fit onto most cell phones and attaches to a hook with decorative detail. The cell phone is able to be safe in your handbag and easily accessible at the same time. This phone has been tested on many phones and has only had a problem with iPhone thus far.
The keychain hook and the cell phone will save you time and will also help keep you safe. So you can focus on where you're going, rather than what's in your handbag!
Check out this demonstration video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXbvWb3U3Wk
More About Silverhooks:
Silverhooks was created in an effort to provide women with accessories that will make their everyday lives more convenient, safer, and healthier. As the co-founder of SilverHooks, a women's purse accessory company, it is my goal to provide women with the most stylish and functional cases, purse hooks, and other accessories that fit into a woman's handbag and make life a little easier. As we diversify our line of products, I invite you to contribute suggestions, pose questions and provide input that will benefit our customer, the modern woman.
Melanie Howard is the co-founder of the Silverhooks company. The Silverhooks company provides affordable purse accessories including purse hooks, purse hangers and clutch wallets. For more information, please visit the website at http://www.silverhooks.com.
Melanie Howard is the co-founder of the Silverhooks company. The Silverhooks company provides affordable purse accessories including purse hooks, purse hangers and clutch wallets. For more information, please visit the website at http://www.silverhooks.com. Thanks for reading!
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Melanie Howard is the co-founder of the Silverhooks company. The Silverhooks company provides affordable purse accessories including purse hooks, purse hangers and clutch wallets. For more information, please visit the website at
http://www.silverhooks.com
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