Hair sample drug testing is a great way to detect whether or not a person has used drugs in the past 90 days. Hair sample drug test is efficient in determining an individual’s drug use history when compared with other drug tests because trace amounts of drug chemicals become trapped inside cortex of each hair. The presence of drugs in hair is based on a simple principle. Drugs that are ingested circulate in a person's bloodstream that nourishes developing hair follicles. A simple lab test can detect these trace chemicals making for either a positive or negative test result.
Hair Follicle Drug Test:
Hair drug screen is the method for detecting drugs in hair using enzyme-immunoassay (EIA). EIA measures the drug molecules in the hair, which were deposited into the hair follicle after the drug was used. The five drug classes mandated by the Federal Government for hair drug testing are: Cocaine (Cocaine & Benzoylecgonine), Marijuana (THC), Opiates (Codeine, Morphine & 6- Monacteyl Morphine), Methamphetamine (Meth, Amphetamine & Ecstasy) and Phencyclidine (PCP).
Before the hair follicle drug test is actually started, the shell of the hair strands is stripped away to eliminate any external contaminants. The sensitivity levels for hair follicle drug test are different for the drug tested. The sensitivity levels for the hair follicle drug test are measured in terms of Pico grams per Milliliter (pg/ml). The cutoff level for Marijuana metabolite class is 1 pg/ml. where as for Opiates class it is 500 pg/ml. The other three classes Cocaine metabolite, Phencyclidine (PCP) and Amphetamines/Methamphetamine MDMA (Ecstasy) have sensible levels at 300 pg/ml.
Advantages of Hair Follicle Drug Test:
An illegal drugs substance abuser may abstain from using drugs for 3 days to 2 weeks prior to applying for a job. With traditional drug testing, there is a good chance that the applicants will test negative and then start using again once they are hired in. There is also the chance of adulterating the specimen. Companies that implement hair follicular drug testing can be relieved to know that this is not possible with hair testing. Abstaining or adulterating the specimen cannot beat hair tests.
Employee drug testing programs often incorporate hair follicle drug testing into their plans because of the sheer accuracy of these tests. Likewise, hair follicle drug testing does not involve the embarrassing collection of samples like that of urine or saliva drug tests. In most cases, a few strands of hair are all that is needed to obtain accurate results.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Use A Deck Of Cards For An Aerobic Workout
The first time I heard about this was an in article about Clive (Iron Fist) Myers. It was one of his favourite routines.
The idea is very easy to put into practise and will help build stamina, strength and energy. All you need is a deck of cards and some space to exercise. You could do this routine while on vacation if you want to maintain peak fitness.
First you need to decide on 3 exercises to do 1. Chest 2. Legs 3. Abdominals.
1. push ups.
2. Free standing squats.
3. Crunches.
Each exercise will be done in strict form with no cheating.
For the push ups, start in the low position and push up with slow steady motion until the top of the movement and then slowly lower back down under control. Breathe in as you go down and in as you push back up. This is one rep.
Free standing squats, fold your arms across your chest and perform deep knee bends slowly, under full control. At the bottom of the movement push with your thighs and come back to the top position. Breathe in as you go down and out as you come up.
Crunches, start by lying on your back on the floor with your feet on a bench or chair. Hold your hands beside your head (NOT BEHIND). Raise your upper body from the floor as high as you can. Breathe out as you raise and in as you lower your upper body. Do not hold you hands behind your head and pull as this will put excessive strain on your neck.
Now take the deck of cards including the jokers. Give it a good shuffle and turn over the top card. Whatever the value of this card is the number of reps for the exercise. Face card values
Jack 11
Queen 12
King 13
Ace 14
Joker 15
With each card you turn over, do that amount of reps for the exercise, and then turn the next card over and move onto the next exercise.
When you are starting you may be unable to do a full deck of cards. No problem. Start with the number cards up to the eight. Add one more card at the beginning of each workout until you can use the full deck.
Make sure to breathe regularly as you perform these exercises and do not hold your breath at any time.
Shuffle the deck of cards each time you work out as the will randomize the number of each exercise.
You can change the exercises if you are unable to do the ones recommended. There are a multitude of variations on free standing exercises that can be performed with little or no equipment. If you do change the exercises try to do one upper, one middle and one lower body exercise.
The main idea is that you move from one exercise to the next as quickly as possible to keep up your heart rate and build up aerobic endurance.
When you have done this routine for a while you will be able to complete this workout in 20 minutes. If you want to you could add another deck of cards or two.
I recommend that you do this routine every other day to improve your health. There is no reason why it could not be done daily if you wanted to.
The purpose of this workout or any other fitness program you undertake is to make you fitter and healthier. If you start to feel unwell or have any pain while working out, slow down and listen to your body.
As with any new program it is recommended that you start slowly and build up gradually as you gain experience. Even Arnold had to start with low weights and learn from more experienced bodybuilders.
This article is provided as entertainment and no responsibility can be taken for loss or injuries incurred during physical exercise. If you have not undertaken any form of exercise for a while, please consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program.
Fitness is not a competition with anyone else. It is just for you, so find what you enjoy and go have some fun.
The idea is very easy to put into practise and will help build stamina, strength and energy. All you need is a deck of cards and some space to exercise. You could do this routine while on vacation if you want to maintain peak fitness.
First you need to decide on 3 exercises to do 1. Chest 2. Legs 3. Abdominals.
1. push ups.
2. Free standing squats.
3. Crunches.
Each exercise will be done in strict form with no cheating.
For the push ups, start in the low position and push up with slow steady motion until the top of the movement and then slowly lower back down under control. Breathe in as you go down and in as you push back up. This is one rep.
Free standing squats, fold your arms across your chest and perform deep knee bends slowly, under full control. At the bottom of the movement push with your thighs and come back to the top position. Breathe in as you go down and out as you come up.
Crunches, start by lying on your back on the floor with your feet on a bench or chair. Hold your hands beside your head (NOT BEHIND). Raise your upper body from the floor as high as you can. Breathe out as you raise and in as you lower your upper body. Do not hold you hands behind your head and pull as this will put excessive strain on your neck.
Now take the deck of cards including the jokers. Give it a good shuffle and turn over the top card. Whatever the value of this card is the number of reps for the exercise. Face card values
Jack 11
Queen 12
King 13
Ace 14
Joker 15
With each card you turn over, do that amount of reps for the exercise, and then turn the next card over and move onto the next exercise.
When you are starting you may be unable to do a full deck of cards. No problem. Start with the number cards up to the eight. Add one more card at the beginning of each workout until you can use the full deck.
Make sure to breathe regularly as you perform these exercises and do not hold your breath at any time.
Shuffle the deck of cards each time you work out as the will randomize the number of each exercise.
You can change the exercises if you are unable to do the ones recommended. There are a multitude of variations on free standing exercises that can be performed with little or no equipment. If you do change the exercises try to do one upper, one middle and one lower body exercise.
The main idea is that you move from one exercise to the next as quickly as possible to keep up your heart rate and build up aerobic endurance.
When you have done this routine for a while you will be able to complete this workout in 20 minutes. If you want to you could add another deck of cards or two.
I recommend that you do this routine every other day to improve your health. There is no reason why it could not be done daily if you wanted to.
The purpose of this workout or any other fitness program you undertake is to make you fitter and healthier. If you start to feel unwell or have any pain while working out, slow down and listen to your body.
As with any new program it is recommended that you start slowly and build up gradually as you gain experience. Even Arnold had to start with low weights and learn from more experienced bodybuilders.
This article is provided as entertainment and no responsibility can be taken for loss or injuries incurred during physical exercise. If you have not undertaken any form of exercise for a while, please consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program.
Fitness is not a competition with anyone else. It is just for you, so find what you enjoy and go have some fun.
All About Computer Recycling
Recycling is the buzz word of the 21st Century, with everyone eager to prove their green credentials and help cut carbon emissions. And when it comes to disposing of old or redundant computers it is no different; whether you run a business or you have equipment at home it's all about computer recycling! But, it's much more than ensuring that you look to be doing the right thing; refurbishing and recycling computers forms a very important part of a sustainable waste strategy. It is also an effective way of ensuring that computers are re-used in a socially responsible manner within the UK or used to aid Third World development as they can also be exported to countries in need.
Following the introduction of the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) EEC Directive which became effective in the UK on 2 January 2007, the disposal of computers is now strictly regulated. Disposing of old computers also makes good business sense. Most computer recycling firms will pick up your old equipment for free, if you are replacing it or it was sold to you after 13 August 2005 and/or you are replacing it with new equivalent equipment. You will have to pay for disposal if the equipment you are disposing of is not to be replaced. There are also other occasions when you must pay for disposal, if in doubt you should contact a reputable computer disposal company who will be able to advise you of your legal obligations.
As well as giving sound advice the computer disposal company can arrange to remove your equipment. They will also ensure that all information held on the computer memory is permanently wiped from the hard disks and will provide an audit report showing exactly what has happened to your equipment; how it has been processed and where it has gone. So, whether it has been recycled and sent out to other locations or totally destroyed it will be listed on your audit report.
If you do not want to use a commercial company for your computer disposal organisations such as Oxfam will collect unwanted but working computers from businesses in Great Britain. They refurbish the machines and sell them on using the profits to support their charity work. However, you must make sure that you delete all your sensitive information before releasing the machines, and you won't get a full audit report, but you will have done your bit for the third world!
Although the WEEE regulations became law on 1 January 2007, the phasing of the legislation means that recycling of household goods will not be covered until 1 July 2007. But, businesses are now liable so you must be aware of the regulations as they affect your business and your liability when it comes to the disposal of your computer and electrical equipment.
It is up to you to ensure that your business recycles computers in an environmentally friendly way, whether through a commercial organisation or through a charitable donation. Either way you will be helping do your bit to make this world a greener and better place.
Following the introduction of the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) EEC Directive which became effective in the UK on 2 January 2007, the disposal of computers is now strictly regulated. Disposing of old computers also makes good business sense. Most computer recycling firms will pick up your old equipment for free, if you are replacing it or it was sold to you after 13 August 2005 and/or you are replacing it with new equivalent equipment. You will have to pay for disposal if the equipment you are disposing of is not to be replaced. There are also other occasions when you must pay for disposal, if in doubt you should contact a reputable computer disposal company who will be able to advise you of your legal obligations.
As well as giving sound advice the computer disposal company can arrange to remove your equipment. They will also ensure that all information held on the computer memory is permanently wiped from the hard disks and will provide an audit report showing exactly what has happened to your equipment; how it has been processed and where it has gone. So, whether it has been recycled and sent out to other locations or totally destroyed it will be listed on your audit report.
If you do not want to use a commercial company for your computer disposal organisations such as Oxfam will collect unwanted but working computers from businesses in Great Britain. They refurbish the machines and sell them on using the profits to support their charity work. However, you must make sure that you delete all your sensitive information before releasing the machines, and you won't get a full audit report, but you will have done your bit for the third world!
Although the WEEE regulations became law on 1 January 2007, the phasing of the legislation means that recycling of household goods will not be covered until 1 July 2007. But, businesses are now liable so you must be aware of the regulations as they affect your business and your liability when it comes to the disposal of your computer and electrical equipment.
It is up to you to ensure that your business recycles computers in an environmentally friendly way, whether through a commercial organisation or through a charitable donation. Either way you will be helping do your bit to make this world a greener and better place.
The Only Way To Transport Your Stuff Safely - Pickup truck bed covers
I am a student from San Diego and 24 years old. What does that mean? First of all I need a stylish truck. This step is done. Two weeks ago I bought a GMC 1500 from an older guy for a very good price. I think he wanted to get rid of it very fast because he lost 20,000 bucks in Las Vegas. His misfortune is my luck and now I have a hot car! Now comes the second step. I need a good truck bed cover for my new vehicle. Why? Come on, I am a young student and there is more stuff to transport than just the old university books: Baseball Bats, Beer Ping Pong Tables, Kegs, the big screen TV and of course my Mexican Love affair that I have to hide from my girlfriend. And the truck bed cover is the only opportunity to transport this stuff safely and out of sight.
I have seen a good selection on the internet. There are many retailers, but I advise you to take advantage of a free shipping service, otherwise you may be spending a lot more than you think. This way you can save money for a brief trip to the mountains or to Hawaii, or both. Remember there are two girls I have take care for, but this is another matter.
Concerning the brand, I prefer the Gaylord bed Cover because I love the name and they make great products. They have a new type called “Gaylord's Butterfly Tonneau Cover”. This one offers fast access to both sides of your bed. There are two wings (to speak in the animal language), which you can handle individually. And the unique butterfly opening design is great for work trucks, for those of you who are interested in this detail.
I think I have made my decision. I will buy this type of truck bed cover. I think the handling of the Butterfly model is so much easier and faster than that of the regular ones. This way I have more time to handle my girlfriend(s), if you know what I mean.
I have seen a good selection on the internet. There are many retailers, but I advise you to take advantage of a free shipping service, otherwise you may be spending a lot more than you think. This way you can save money for a brief trip to the mountains or to Hawaii, or both. Remember there are two girls I have take care for, but this is another matter.
Concerning the brand, I prefer the Gaylord bed Cover because I love the name and they make great products. They have a new type called “Gaylord's Butterfly Tonneau Cover”. This one offers fast access to both sides of your bed. There are two wings (to speak in the animal language), which you can handle individually. And the unique butterfly opening design is great for work trucks, for those of you who are interested in this detail.
I think I have made my decision. I will buy this type of truck bed cover. I think the handling of the Butterfly model is so much easier and faster than that of the regular ones. This way I have more time to handle my girlfriend(s), if you know what I mean.
Obagi Gentle Cleanser - Step One Of The Obagi System
While all skin types should be thoroughly cleansed, a delicate skin type requires a little extra care and gentleness. The Obagi Gentle Cleanser was specifically designed to cleanse while soothing. Obagi Gentle Cleanser is recommended for cleaning dry, normal and even sensitive skin types. It is an extra mild cleanser that will remove skin surface impurities and is gentle enough to drastically reduce skin irritation.
Obagi gentle cleanser is step one in the Obagi system and is a soap free cleaner that gently removes impurities, make-up, dead skin cells and excess oil without irritation to your skin and it leaves behind no residue, leaving skin feeling clean and fresh, ready for the next step. With the Obagi Gentle Cleanser Essential Kit which includes all the necessary products to exfoliate, smooth, hydrate and restore your skin. With the guidance of a physician or your skin care specialist, the Obagi line of products can help to correct sun damage, surface discoloration, acne, blemishes, melasma and stimulates cell renewal to bring back the glow of healthier, younger looking skin.
Obagi gentle cleanser is perfect for delicate skin types. This special combination of ingredients is formulated to clean as well as soothe even the most delicate skin. This cleanser frees your skin of harmful pollutants without damaging your skin's natural moisture thus leaving all skin types clean and feeling very soft. It is most effective to use Obagi gentle cleanser both morning and night.
Simple directions For Use: Apply to wet face, rinse with luke-warm water and gently pat skin dry. Avoid rubbing your skin with a towel. For AM and PM use. Ingredients include- Purified water, sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium laureth sulfate, aloe barbadensis gel, glycerth-7, apricot triethanolamine, glycerin, sage extract, borage extract, methylparaben, propylparaben, phenoxythanol, ethylparaben, butylparaben, saponin, fragrance, FD&C yellow #5.
Obagi has been a leader in the skin care industry and the major source for medical professionals and their patients for prescription strength skin care products. The Obagi System Transforms your skin's cellular functions to help it look and act younger and healthier.
Obagi gentle cleanser is step one in the Obagi system and is a soap free cleaner that gently removes impurities, make-up, dead skin cells and excess oil without irritation to your skin and it leaves behind no residue, leaving skin feeling clean and fresh, ready for the next step. With the Obagi Gentle Cleanser Essential Kit which includes all the necessary products to exfoliate, smooth, hydrate and restore your skin. With the guidance of a physician or your skin care specialist, the Obagi line of products can help to correct sun damage, surface discoloration, acne, blemishes, melasma and stimulates cell renewal to bring back the glow of healthier, younger looking skin.
Obagi gentle cleanser is perfect for delicate skin types. This special combination of ingredients is formulated to clean as well as soothe even the most delicate skin. This cleanser frees your skin of harmful pollutants without damaging your skin's natural moisture thus leaving all skin types clean and feeling very soft. It is most effective to use Obagi gentle cleanser both morning and night.
Simple directions For Use: Apply to wet face, rinse with luke-warm water and gently pat skin dry. Avoid rubbing your skin with a towel. For AM and PM use. Ingredients include- Purified water, sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium laureth sulfate, aloe barbadensis gel, glycerth-7, apricot triethanolamine, glycerin, sage extract, borage extract, methylparaben, propylparaben, phenoxythanol, ethylparaben, butylparaben, saponin, fragrance, FD&C yellow #5.
Obagi has been a leader in the skin care industry and the major source for medical professionals and their patients for prescription strength skin care products. The Obagi System Transforms your skin's cellular functions to help it look and act younger and healthier.
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