Monday, April 23, 2012

Be Jeweled

Jewelry has a long and interesting history in the human civilization and evolution. In the ancient times, the use of jewelry was used to symbolize the social and religious power of citizens that wore them. It was also used a means to store wealth, which is why special pieces of jewelry were passed on as heirlooms and used by some cultures as dowry or for transfer of wealth.

In some tribe cultures, jewelry were used to modify one's body. In some cases, neck rings were added slowly on a female's neck until the appendage grew to abnormal lengths and became dependent on the neck rings for support. The tribe's women did this as a status symbol as well as a decorative piece as females with longer necks were considered to be more beautiful than their short-necked counterparts.

Although the use and history of jewelry seem varied and diverse, the most common denominator in all of these is the fact that jewelry was used to express a certain message. Whether it was for beauty, power or status, jewelry were the easiest way to convey this. In these modern times, jewelry and its use has evolved along with the times, finding creative expression in today's body jewelry.

Body jewelry is no longer confined to traditional jewelry items like the usual earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets. The term body jewelry now connotes any sort of decoration that can be adorned on the body and usually expressed through more than usual body piercings like belly rings, and the like. Nowadays, jewelry no longer needs to be made of precious materials. Modern body jewelry are often made of semi-precious or even non-precious materials.

Some body jewelry are made of plastics and other metals, but some are even just imitations of precious stones that can be individually glued to preferred body parts in patterns of choice. For instance, there are body jewelry kits available with suggested patterns to follow when adhering to the body. This of course is a temporary display and will either fall off eventually or come off when washed.

The nice thing about body jewelry is that absolutely anybody can wear them. Unlike in the olden ages where only a select few can officially wear jewelry, in this day and age, even children or individuals of any sex, age or race can opt to display these body jewelry. Body jewelry nowadays are used to express individuality in the way that they are worn. Some individuals go all out and radical in the way they use body jewelry. In some cases, being very blatant and "out there" in displaying body jewelry have become so popular, it can be coined as the norm rather than the exception.

For instance, it is customary for gangs and gang members to use body jewelry that is termed as "bling-bling" but since popular artists, rappers and pop singers have been displaying the same fashion, it has become part of pop culture. So instead of promoting exclusivity, it has become a fashion statement to adorn oneself with this particular type of body jewelry.

Whatever the case, it seems that body jewelry is here to stay. Perhaps it is this generation's way of saying, "out with the old" as they constantly challenge old tradition of how jewelry is worn and who can wear them.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The Benefits Of 4 Wheel Mobility Scooters

In stores, we will often come across experiences wherein we observe an individual that is sitting down in a scooter and going about their shopping process. Sometimes there is a basket attached to the scooter and other times there are not. We will see them move up and down the aisles, and for the safety of themselves and others they will often beep when they are backing up in order to alert others. The 4 wheel mobility scooters enable a person to ride along on the scooter much in the manner or a small and personalized car.

The four wheels provide a comfortable situation for the individual to be in, and they easily allow the person to go backwards, forwards, left and right. This is very beneficial for individuals that are hurt, and still need to go grocery shopping. For example, if a person breaks one or both of their legs, this will have no effect on their eating schedule. Even while their legs heal, they will likely still need to eat, play and work. Having an injury should not prevent a person from performing any of these processes. The application of a 4 wheel mobility scooter will enable the individual to focus on just these necessary things. There are different types of scooters that exist on the market today, and 4 wheel mobility scooters were some of the first ones that were produced and put on the market for individuals to invest in when it comes to personalized transportation and assistance. Not only are they reliable and durable, but they have been around long enough for the manufacturers to understand what is and is not helpful in designing these items.

There are more places than individuals may know exist when it comes to outlets for purchasing these types of mobility scooters. Some of us may have observed the commercials on television late at night talking about these mobility scooters, but we are not just limited to purchasing these devices from late night infomercials. The truth is that there are a number of companies that make these available new to individuals, but there are even more places from which a person can purchase a used mobility scooter with 4 wheels, including from a newspaper’s classified ads section, an online auction site or item forum, or from an online store that is selling 4 wheel mobility scooters.

The reasons for individuals wanting to purchase these items vary, but for the most part they are purchased by individuals that are caused pain when they are on their feet for a long period of time. For example, individuals that have any broken bones in their body from the waist down and are trying to heal can benefit. So, too, can individuals that are considered to be overweight, since in some situations this can cause stress and strain on the body, doing more harm than good when it comes to walking around grocery shopping, for example. The advantages that this type of device can provide to the individual can vary from person to person, but there are many advantages to discover.