9/27/2008 02:13:00 AM Pepper spray training aka getting OC'd
How does pepper spray work?
Pepper spray's active ingredient is OC or oleoresin capsicum. The OC is derived from Cayenne peppers these are some of the hottest peppers in the world. Unlike MACE or tear gas, which are irritants, pepper spray OC is an inflammatory agent. Contact with mucous membranes (eyes, nose, throat and lungs) causes immediate dilation of the capillaries. This can result in temporary blindness and instant inflammation of the breathing tube tissues and systematically cuts of all but life support breathing. OC also will create an intense burning sensation on the surface of the skin. However, OC will cause no lasting after effects. The effects last from 15 to 60 minutes. Because OC is an inflammatory agent and not an irritant it is effective on those who feel no pain such as psychotics and those under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
I really appreciate bands such as The Creatures who promote their identity as a full package: excellent audio production, dazzling visuals and performances, wonderful conceptual videos.
The Creatures also took an interesting twist on the themes of their songs, with titles like "Believe in Yourself" and "Maybe Some Day" that oozed with positivity and uplifting energy. This look and feel is characteristic of many italo disco bands at the time (and one of my favorite things about the genre), promoting messages of dream-searching and ecstatic love-dwelling -- themes that our modern Western world might quickly shun as "cliche" and "cheesy" (until it becomes hot again, ha). Regardless, LONG LIVE THE CREATURES AND LONG LIVE ITALO.
raining really hard 2:33 PM crowded everywhere 2:34 PM waiting under a construction awning for the rain to stop 2:34 PM headphones in 2:34 PM crying so hard 2:34 PM
