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13Jan/100

Cat And Mouse with Anti Laser Detectors – Auto

Cat And Mouse with Anti Laser Detectors
Michael Oliver

Anti-Laser Detectors are what drivers use to warn of oncoming police hunting for speeders.
Original laser detectors had short ranges less than .25 miles. The laser detector becomes less accurate as the distance increases since the light path widens from a pencil width beam to over 3 feet in diameter.
Light pulses from police laser detectors arent detectible with standard radar detecting equipment, so driver detection of police lasers was developed fast. The original laser detectors limitations were almost like starting over in the 1950s with similar radar detector limitations.
Laser detector guns, just like original radar detectors, may not be used in moving vehicles. That may be an archaic limitation, but laser detectors have increased detection response by operating in the 90 GHz range, much higher than Super-Wide Ka-Band radar detectors.
Two industries spawned:
Police radar and laser detection guns verified speeding drivers.
Driver "anti" radar and laser detection devices warned of nearby police detection use.
Industry needed to advance.
As police obtained more sophisticated speed detection devices, so too did the anti-detection market develop.
Can a Radar and Laser detector be detected when in use
Hardware detection technology wasnt just on the side of the speeder. Radar and Laser "detector detection" devices were now being developed for use by police officers to warn the police that a driver was being warned about them. These devices identified a driver with a radar or laser detector in use.
Obviously, this would have no use without laws that made the outcome beneficial to the police officer. So enacted laws gave police added power to stop speeders mostly who believed they were now "police-proof."
Police proof drivers are dangerous because he believes he is invincible and invisible. These people take so much for granted that they cause accidents from their inattentiveness alone.
Can a Radar or Laser gun be jammed
As police detection devices increased in frequency and distance, it was clear that technology and laws had to adapt to stop the cat and mouse chase. Signal jammers were developed to send out radio signals that mimicked enough interference and returned false readings.
The laws change, but California, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Virginia, Utah and Washington D.C. all have laws that restrict the use of radar and laser detector jamming devices.
Is It Illegal To Sell These Devices In The United States
Virginia and Washington D.C. have the most strict laws concerning these sales. However, its not illegal to sell these devices in all 50 states, because the jammer can be turned off.
Companies that sell this equipment state that the police cannot detect specific anti-detection equipment, so its the drivers responsibility to follow state laws. Theres no great wisdom required to understand how the product is being developed, sold and used to skirt the laws.
How fast does a driver using radar or laser detectors want to drive
Its not always about speed. Some drivers just dont like laws set against their personal freedoms whether they require seat belts: http://www.car-accident-advice.com/safety-seat-belts-2.html or they are told they cant use laser or radar detectors: http://www.car-accident-advice.com/radar-detectors.html
For some people, speed makes the thrill of driving, but there is one inescapable statistic...
SPEED KILLS: http://www.car-accident-advice.com/car-accident-statistics.html

About The Author

Mike Oliver is a programmer/analyst who survived injuries from a serious multiple car accident.   After speaking with attorneys who looked to create a case and then take up to 50% of any settlement, Mike knew there must be another way to get the legal help he needed, conquer the insurance nightmares, and keep 100% of his settlement without fear of a do-it-yourself-kit.  He found it and saved thousands of $$$. You can, too. Get free information Mike paid to learn at www.car-accident-advice.com

7Jan/100

Help! Ive Got a Pregnant Cat! – Diet

Help! Ive Got a Pregnant Cat!
Larry Chamberlain

So, youve got yourself a pregnant cat.
Was it a stray that adopted you You heard a plaintive meowing, opened your back door and there she was. You won her confidence, gave her some scraps and a drink of water, spent some time petting her and then left her to it. Next day shes back. And before too many days have passed you decide that as she has no collar, no address tag, that you have got yourself a cute new companion.
As well as not having an address tag, she also didnt have a sign reading "I am a pregnant cat".
Or perhaps youve had your cat since she was a little bundle of kitten fur. She was always going to be a strictly indoor cat, no need at all to have her spayed, she was never ever going outside, she would never be a pregnant cat. But...
...she did get out, and she is pregnant!
What do you do now Take your pregnant cat along to your veterinarian, she will need to be examined, and your vet will confirm if she is indeed pregnant.
Do you let the pregnancy continue Before you answer to yourself "Why yes of course!" there are some important considerations to think hard about. Your pregnant cat could produce a litter of maybe four or five kittens, are you going to keep them all "No", you may say, "but Im sure that Ill find good homes for them." Do not be so sure, every year tens of thousands of cats are put down, simply because there are not the good homes for them. If you ask one of your friends if they would like a kitten, they may agree if they have seen the cute little mites, but are they going to care for it long term How long before the novelty wears off, and that kitten ends up another feral cat
If your friend really does want a kitten they can adopt one from a shelter.
What is the age of your pregnant cat If under a year, or older than eight years, your cat will not have an easy time with birthing, and the possibility of deformed kittens is increased. Your veterinarian may advise abortion for this reason alone.
Be aware of how much commitment caring for a house full of new kittens is, it will take much of your time and attention. How do other members of your family feel about it, you will need to take everyones view into consideration. You will need a special safe place for your cat and her kittens where they will be safely separated from other cats, other pets and young children.
Okay, you have made the decision that your pregnant cat is to give birth. Or perhaps your veterinarian has advised that it is too late in the pregnancy to consider abortion.
During the later stages of pregnancy feed your cat small meals frequently, remember that her abdomen is full of little ones and she will not be able to handle a full meal in one go. She will need plenty of water.
Seek advice about kitten care and remember also that mother cats need a special diet, one that is high in nutrients.
Naturally, as soon as possible after birth you will have your cat spayed to prevent the same thing happening again. You will wont you.

About The Author

Larry Chamberlain is a lifelong cat lover and webmaster of Best Cat Art .com Cat art posters, art prints, cat calendars and cat collectibles. Great cat gifts for yourself or your cat loving friends.
Larry@best-cat-art.com

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15Dec/090

What Type Of Food Should You Really Feed Your Cat – Diet

What Type Of Food Should You Really Feed Your Cat
A. M. Wilmot

What should you feed your cat to make sure he or she will have the necessary nutrition What is the ideal mix of food to help your cat live to the limit of its life span
Tp answer these questions, one should look at the diet of a feline in its natural habitat. In the wild, a cat eats almost exclusively animal tissue. However, they would normally eat the entire body of the animal,
including its stomach contents, which has many nutrients that are simply lacking in an animals muscle tissue.
Another question many cat owners have is: Is fresh meat the best possible food for cats Not necessarily. Fresh meat will not provide a balanced diet for a cat, as they are extremely protein dense while being very low in vital nutrients such as calcium.
Alternately, some cat owners have asked, "Is it O.K. to feed my cat an exclusively vegetarian diet" The answer to that question is a clear cut no. Cats cannot produce the nutrients it needs from an exclusively vegetarian diet in the same way that humans can.
Being a highly specialized hunter, it has simply lost that ability during the course of its evolution.
Major skin problems are often the result of a deficiency in certain essential fatty acids which can be found in animal flesh alone.
Another problem is that a deficiency of the amino acid taurine, a vital building block for proteins in the body, which can cause both blindness and heart failure. Cats are simply born carnivores.
Is it o.k. to give a cat only dry food According to petshub, the answer is yes, providing that you ensure that fresh water is available at all times.
Dry food is generally more convenient, hygienic, and affordable than canned or fresh food. It also exercises the teeth and reduces the buildup of tartar, which can grow into a severe problem in cats that are fed a soft and mushy diet.
For more information about proper cat nutrition go to http://www.premium-cat-food.com/

About The Author

A. M. Wilmot is a writer and researcher in the field of human and pet health. For more information visit http://www.premium-cat-food.com/ or http://www.dog-food-nutrition.info/