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In just less than 15 years, vaping and e-cigarettes have come a long way from being regarded with suspicion of becoming accepted as a viable alternative to traditional cigarettes. While they still remain a controversial topic with various people on different sides of the argument, everyone can agree that vaping is preferable to regular smoking. There are three major reasons why vaping has become so popular: Cost:  On a per-use basis, e-cigarettes cost way less than the regular cigarette sticks. The major costs arise from purchasing the  vapor starter kit .  After that, you only get to refill periodically with  vapor liquids .  Price comparisons show that vapers get to save as much as 90% on the cost of buying cigarettes depending on the amount of vaping per day. Safety:  Vaping exposes users to far fewer toxic substances than regular cigarettes. This is one of its strongest appeals and it is responsible for the wide adoption of vaping as an alternative to s...

Strings are arguably the most important part of any guitar because without them, you wouldn’t be able to play. There are a ton of strings out there, all with different types of sizes, or what guitarists call string gauge. In this blog post, you’re going to get a quick overview of what string gauges are, how to use them and knowing when to change your strings. When talking about the gauge of a guitar string, this is generally the thickness of the string itself. For example, string gauges run from about .009 all the way up to .052 or bigger. The smaller the number, the smaller the gauge and the smaller string thickness, and vice versa. Strings generally come in a set and are labeled with the gauges. For example, a set of light gauge strings will run from .010 through .046, while a set of heavy strings will run from .012 through .054. A lot of the time, string sets will be labeled with without the decimals, so a .010 through .046 is the same as 10-46. And of course, there are li...

“How to adjust your guitar bridge” is one of the most occurring questions that arise after buying and installing a Faber® Tone-Lock™ bridge. Following the steps and tips in this article will result in maximizing the full potential of your Faber® Bridge and all of its parts, even the guitar bridge studs! Setting up your Guitar Before adjusting the Tone-Lock™ bridge, setting up your guitar is a very important step. You need to check if your truss rod is adjusted to the right stand of relief or straightness that fits to your style of playing. Your Faber® bridge is perfectly adjustable to adjust tones, but this part has a significant influence on the overall sound of the strings and guitar. This is a good steps to know about the Gibson hardware as well.   Check your intonation After setting up your guitar, it’s important to check if all matching tones on each string are exactly tuned to your liking. This is where Faber® Tone-Lock™ bridges and tailpiece components com...

Skating has been in fashion for a long time. Now, many love to do skateboarding not just for fun, but even professionally. Whether you have just started skateboarding or you are a professional, choosing the best  shoes for skateboarding  is an important decision. There is variety and it comes to trying different skateboard shoes. So, if you are a high impact skateboarder then you cannot take any chances. You need the best skateboard shoes which can help you jump off things and allow you to meet different styles of skateboarding. Here we are sharing the 2020 skateboard shoes beginner’s guide to understand what you all have to look for in a skate shoe before making a purchase. We will discuss looking for the things in the  best skateboard  shoes which hold a value in the market and why these features are loved by many skateboard enthusiasts. Vulcanized and Cupsole: Are you in a cupsole camp or a vulcanized camp? So, skateboard shoes come in one form or another...

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are always coming up with ideas but never know what direction to head in? Maybe you have thought about starting up your own business but you’re just not sure what type? We have put together a list of 101 business ideas to get you thinking. Have a look to see what options are available and if something sparks a light bulb moment in you then reach out to us! We can help you turn that idea into a reality. Dance Teacher Have you grown up dancing and love the idea of sharing your passion for dance with others? Why not start up a business as a dance teacher or an even larger grande jete, (see what we did there) set up your own dance studio. The possibilities are endless. Nanny Service Are you a kid person? Do you know how many busy families are out there? You could build up your own Nanny/Babysitting service. Interior Design Do you have a good eye aesthetics? Do you have the ability to visualise how colours, textures and pattern...

What was once considered to be a dangerous sport for the rebels is nowadays one of the most popular sports among people of all ages. Yup, we’re talking about skateboarding . How did that happen? It’s simple, really. You need to know about the skateboarding related injuries and the prevention . All those who thought that skateboarding is dangerous discovered numerous benefits that this sport has to offer. That’s exactly why we see old airports and parking lots turned into skate parks. If you’re trying to get into skateboarding, let us tell you why you should do it. Staying healthy and fit Skateboarding is a sport, and like any sport, it is good for staying healthy and fit. But, skateboarding is, unlike some other sports, extremely fun. So, if you’re tired of going to the gym every day, you might try riding a board. The best thing about skateboarding is that it engages all the muscles, and all that while you’re smiling and having loads of fun. Burning calories Depen...

One of the worst habits a guitarist can have (and one I used to be very guilty of committing myself) is the habit of `bouncing` their fingers off the fretboard. I talked about this briefly in my Ultimate Guide to Practicing Scales but want to expand upon this, as it is a  very important subject.  It is also important to know about the guitar repair tips . In this post, you will learn why `bouncing` your fingers can really hamper the way you play guitar, why fixing it will make a big difference to the accuracy of your playing and how to actually fix it. First, let me be clear about what I mean by `bouncing` your fingers off the fretboard. I call it `bouncing` as when a guitarist plays a note, once that finger has just been used – they then `bounce` the finger a large distance off the fretboard creating a big gap between the finger and the fretboard. There are multiple reasons why `bouncing ` your fingers so far away from the fretboard causes some big i...

The aim of the current study was to test whether women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) had difficulties in emotion regulation. In Study 1, we investigated the relationship between the habitual use of emotion-regulation strategies and the severity of PMS ( n  = 230). The results showed that the severity of PMS was negatively associated with the habitual use of reappraisal, but positively associated with the habitual use of suppression. In Study 2, we first investigated the difference in the spontaneous use of suppression versus reappraisal between women with ( n  = 42) and without PMS ( n  = 42) when watching sad film clips. Then we instructed some participants (PMS group = 20, healthy group = 21) to use reappraisal to regulate their emotions induced by a second sad film clip, and the other participants were asked to watch the second film clip freely (PMS group = 22, healthy group = 21).  The menstrual cycle is a normal physiological process that all women experience and is ch...

If there is one reason why vaping has retained its widespread appeal, it’s the great option that vapers can afford. Because of huge demand in people across the globe, it has given manufacturers in the industry a space to express creativity in developing various kinds of products. They are always mixing liquids to create something new to come up with a unique E juice. It is a win-win situation since vapers have so much to choose from. Despite all the options available, some products, particularly vape juice brands, stand out as being the most preferred by vapers. There are various reasons why vapers prefer these  E liquids brands  and you will find them in this list: Description : 12 Monkeys is a company based in Canada that is well renowned for producing flavors of different fruits  v ape concentrates. 12 Monkeys are symbolic of monkeys’ affinity for fruits and how that is brought to play in the diverse fruit flavors that represented in their products. This...

Who doesn’t know that wheels are one of the essential parts of the skateboard? The choice you make while selecting skateboard wheels and bearing goes a long way when it comes to determining how fast you want to go on a skateboard. Therefore, it's necessary to pick wheels that suit your riding style.  There are two types of wheels for an  electric skateboard , namely; Urethane, and Pneumatic. Just a small change in the wheel size and wheel durometer can make you feel different when riding. The purpose of this guide is to ensure the next time you are choosing a wheel, you choose the right one. If you are a skater or are getting a skateboard for someone, make sure you take note of what I will discuss in this guide. Urethane Skate wheels This type of wheel has been a popular item for urethane since the early '60s. Frank Nasworthy changed the game when he introduced the use of urethane for  skateboard wheels . Till this present moment, this material is sti...

Instead of giving you questionable ingredients, or a long list of under dosed ingredients; we’d rather remove all the bullsh*t and put something more valuable in your energy drink. If you want better workouts, laser sharp focus, and no jitters or anxiety, here is why L-Theanine belongs in your pre workout. Theanine is a 100% safe nutrient that is found in high-quality pre workouts. It has been proven to reduce jitters and other negative side effects caused by stimulants like caffeine and is a major component in green tea. It actually almost exclusively occurs in the tea plant. L-Theanine has even been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier, increasing brain concentration and alpha brain waves (α-waves) when supplemented in doses from 50mg to 250mg. L-Theanine can be a good component of vape based products and alternate to nicotine. If you have ever heard of a nootropic, this is one of them. Nootropics are supplements that can improve cognitive function, memory and other brain...

Have you ever thought about mixing your e-liquid on your own? Then this is the right guide for you. But before we start, let’s talk about what e-liquid entails. There are a lot of misconceptions about e-liquid, some people believe that e-liquid is different from e-juice and vape juice. No, they mean the same thing. Let’s then get to the definition of e-liquid or whatever you wish to call it. E-liquid, which is also known as e-juice and vape juice, is a liquid that is converted by an e-cig into vapor. There is a whole lot of e-liquid that there is a plus there are various vaping that requires a different type of vape juice. Now let’s take a look at e-liquid ingredients. E-liquid ingredients So you might be thinking what the heck is an E-liquid ingredient or you might have heard people talk about  vape pen flavours and vape concentrates . Any which way let’s talk about it. Propylene Glycol Vegetable Glycerin E-liquid Flavors Nicotine With that said, let’s...

Setting up your guitar can be a daunting task because there are so many things involved in the process. For setting the truss rod of an electric guitar you need to pay proper attention. If you have learned about the  Parts for Electric guitar  then you know what a truss rod is and here we will discuss a few  guitar repair tips  that can help you adjust the truss rod and you can play it again without any issues. What is a truss rod? A truss rod is the metal bar that is made of graphite or steel and it is reinforced in the guitar neck, other stringed instruments, and bass. When you are tuning up then strings put pressure on the neck and the truss rod will help in counteracting the tension so the player can adjust the neck bows as per his convenience. Setting it up: Adjusting The truss rod needs some preparation. Before you begin you need to make sure that you have all the tools and space to make a precise setup.  Mat or a padded workbench is important b...