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The advent of trampolines is a relatively recent phenomenon, as the invention and development is rooted firmly in the 20th century. It probably has roots that are much, much older, because it does seem to connect very directly to the desire for flight. In terms of the constructed contraption, however, it’s a thoroughly modern phenomenon. The trampoline has become the center of many theme parks, and not coincidentally, theme park accidents . The available data does seem to suggest that their safety is very much contested, and there are some very vocal opponents to their use in any form.

Nevertheless, they are very popular, and there are plenty of amusement centers that are considered to be rather safe for children and adults. One can find theme parks that feature trampolines all over the world. There are small and humble parks in nearly every city in the country. There are also some daunting and impressive versions in places as far away as Kuwait . Whether or not this testifies to an almost universal human desire for flight might be up for question. Yet it does point to the notion that seeking fun is not something limited to one culture, or one time, but has been part of human consciousness for centuries.

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For decades the public has been lectured about the horrors of drunk driving. Statistics, accident reports, and personal pleas have all been used quite effectively by organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) to appeal to both the public at large and to legislatures across the country. In attempting to reduce the number of fatal traffic accidents due to drunk drivers, these organizations have lobbied state governments to institute stricter and stricter laws against driving under the influence.

Because drunk driving laws are created and enforced at the state level, there are a lot of differences between them. The most obvious is what they are called. While DUI (driving under the influence) is by far the most common phrase, there are actually many other terms in use.

Driving while intoxicated ( DWI ) is the next most common legal term. In some cases it is Driving While Impaired. For both DUI and DWI the emphasis is on the impairment of the driver, which can be from drugs or other intoxicants as well as alcohol. In fact, the words “drunk” and “alcohol” do not appear in any of the common legal terms used. This is because while “drunk” is the term most commonly used in popular culture, there are many other ways to impair one’s judgment and become a road risk.

Several states use the term “operating” rather than “driving” to indicate that boats, planes, and other non automotive vehicles are also subject to these laws. OUI, OWI, OMVI, OVI, and OVWI all make use of this term. Some states have adopted the more obvious BUI ( Boating Under the Influence ) to enact separate legislation for marine offenses. A few states even add the word “unlawful” to their offenses, such as Unlawful Blood Alcohol Level (UBAL) and Driving with an Unlawful Blood Alcohol Level (DUBAL).

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The old fashioned calling card was originally used to announce the arrival of guests making a social call, including those who had called while the host was away from home. These cards later evolved to include contact information for those who met in a business environment. Today, business cards are used for identification, marketing, and as a way to keep track of contacts.

A good business card is going to manage to meet all three criteria while standing out from the many other cards a recipient collects over time. Cards should be designed to provide the necessary information. Who the company or employee is and what goods or services they provide is essential business card content. Cards should also indicate where the company is based and the best ways to contact them or the specific, titled employee. This usually means at least a phone number if not an email address, website URL, or even social media profiles.

If standing out weren’t a consideration in business cards, everyone would have plain white cards with plain black lettering. Instead, cards come in all colors, textures, and even slightly odd shapes. There are plastic business cards as well as different thicknesses of cardstock. Logos, taglines, and other features are used to make it easier to associate a company or individual with a given card. The goal is to create a clear statement that is memorable and, thus, easily retrievable when needed.

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