Laminate offers thug, terrorist shield.A fiberglass laminate laminate, n a thin slice of porcelain or plastic fabricated in a dental lab, which is cemented to the front of the teeth to cover gaps, whiten stained teeth, or reshape chipped or broken teeth. that not only offers ballistic protection, but also is ricochet A wireless Internet service from Ricochet Networks, Inc., Denver, CO (www.ricochet.net). Originally developed by Los Gatos, CA-based Metricom, Inc., Ricochet was the first high-speed, wireless Internet service for commuters. resistant, can now protect vehicles, aircraft, buildings and bank teller A bank teller is an employee of a bank who deals directly with most customers. In some places this employee is known as a cashier. Tellers are considered a "front line" in the banking business. stations. Called BRASS, this bullet proofing material is being produced by Norplex-Micarta of Pottsville, Iowa. Lighter than steel, it can be cut and installed with ordinary tools, says a company spokesman, who adds that the material is flame and smoke resistant. BRASS's ballistic rating has been validated by both the National Institute of Justice and the Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), component of the U.S. Department of Transportation that sets standards for the air-worthiness of all civilian aircraft, inspects and licenses them, and regulates civilian and military air traffic through its air traffic control . |
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