Showing posts with label safety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label safety. Show all posts

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Beliefs About Gemstones

Gemstones are not only used as decorations in clothes, bags, jewelries and other decorative purposes, but also there are beliefs tied to them even during the ancient time. 
Opals bring disasters, rubies remove evil thoughts in our minds, turquoise brings good fortune- these are just some of the superstitions that people follow about gemstones. These superstitions already existed through the ancient times. Sometimes, these beliefs differ from other beliefs. For example, the Europeans during the middle ages believed that the diamonds were symbols of the sun and innocence. However, in Persia, people believed that these are sources of wrongdoings and have been created by evil itself. 
Marriage
Turquoise used to be popular to avoid disagreement between a couple. Aquamarine promotes the love of both people. Topaz is a representation for loyalty. A diamond must even be given to the lover or the value of the diamond will be lost. An emerald is a symbol of success in love and usually used as an engagement ring. 
Medicine
These gemstones have also been related to preventing and curing diseases and illnesses. Amethyst is said to be good in getting rid of headaches and toothache. Diamonds are believed to be used to cure leprosy, insanity and even your worst nightmares. A blood stone or ruby is placed on the wound to likely stop the blood. Agate lessens the fever. A carnelian fixes loose teeth (this is famous among the aged). Some people also believed that it can cure tumors and strengthens our voices. Opals or Sapphires gives back your once clear eyesight.
Protection
They were also believed to be used in driving against things like evil. Sapphire was believed to be good in driving away evil thoughts and instead, pureness. The Hindus used pearls as charms against evil. The garnet prevents a person from being wounded or injured.



Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Car Maintenance



Whether you are a woman or a man, if you own a car, it's an unspoken rule to know the proper maintenance without needing the help of an expertise and calling them in the middle of a car trouble. Here are interesting tips that are important for drivers.




TSBs and Wiring Diagrams

Any legitimate car shops can access to technical service bulletins or wiring diagrams for your car. Why are these important? These thing shows information that matters of all car models. Remember when you hear the news that some cars are being recalled? They also put these information in them.

Wheels and Tires

It is important to maintain healthy tires and wheels because they are also one of the major reasons of car accidents. Regularly rotate your tires for every 5, 000 miles/ 8, 000 km. Prolonging dusts in your brakes will mix with other materials such as road mud, humidity and heat that will cause a serious effect to your wheels. Clean them with wet sponge and clear water. Once a week, you have to check your tire pressure. Not only your safety will be affected but also fuel economy, handling and comfort. Last but not the least, make sure your treads are not too low.

Engine
Your belts can be found infront of your engine as series of rubber that wraps around different kinds of pulleys. Too high or too low oil level can result to your inconvenience. There is one way to check for your oil. If you already drove your car to a leveled ground, cool the engine then remove the dipstick which is located on the engine in front of your car.Clean it properly and wholly then dip it again for a few moment. After that, pull it out again and check if it's between the high and low marks.