Walking stick stick. In addition to its value as a decorative accessory, it also continued to fulfil some of the function of the sword as a weapon. The standard cane was rattan with a rounded metal grip. The clouded cane was made of malacca (rattan stems) and showed the patina of age: Some canes had specially weighted metalwork. Other types of wood, such as hickory, are equally suitable. Various staffs of office derived from walking sticks or staffs are used by both western and eastern Christian churches. In Islam the walking stick ('Asa) is considered a Sunnah and Muslims are encouraged to
This Is a Stick Up... Don't Make It a Murder This Is a Stick Up... Don't Make It a Murder This Is a Stick Up... Don't Make It a Murder is the first full-length album from Hit the Lights. Three of the tracks that were featured on their previous EP "Until We Get Caught" were re-recorded for this album. There are guest appearances from Just Surrender, Kick Over The Traces and Race the Sun. From late February to late March 2006, the band supported A Thorn for Every Heart on their U.S. tour. The band went on the 2006 edition of the Take Action Tour in early-to-mid April. "This Is