THE TURN OF THE KEY
With the Turn of History
Since the beginning of time, people have wanted to protect their belongings from theft and abuse. Nobody can guard their belongings every hour of the day, so they had to devise some way to protect them in their absence. You could always stick a long wooden bar across your door, but that would only work if you were on the inside to put it there. There had to be a better means of security. Enter the lock and key. Locks and keys have been around for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians built a large, primitive, wooden version of a pin tumbler. The key was a foot-long piece of wood with a set of pins at the end that matched the pins in the lock. The locks may have been used to protect valuable items or religiously significant locations, removing the need to station a guard outside the door. The downside to this mechanism was that the key was too unwieldy to be carried on someone’s person. The Romans improved upon the Egyptians’ design for locks and keys, making smaller, stronger mechanisms out of metal. While the lock and key remained functionally the same, the shape of the key evolved into what we today know as a “skeleton key.” This design for the lock and key was still easy to break into but remained virtually unchanged for nearly 17 centuries.
recipe title Our expert locksmiths and security professionals at Pop-A-Lock want to help keep your assets and belongings safe, and that starts with knowing our locks and keys. We can install, update, and program all types of locking mechanisms for you (except for maybe the Ancient Egyptian ones) if you call our number today. In the mid-19th century, the Industrial Revolution brought with it the ability to mass produce and standardize a variety of products. Locks were designed with the intent to only be opened by one specific key, and keys became flatter and less cylindrical, with serrated edges on one side. Most modern locks and keys are variations of the designs invented during this time.
SHRIMP SAUSAGE SKEWERS
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Inspired by PaleoLeap.com
These shrimp skewers are a quick way to add some surf and turf to your cookout. Pair them with a vinaigrette salad for a side dish that complements without overwhelming the main event.
Shane has been with our company longer than any other employee. Since 2000, he has worked as a Car Door Unlocking Technician, a locksmith, and finally as the general manager of the Lexington Office. He is loyal, dedicated, determined, and one of the best locksmiths in Kentucky. Shane’s work ethic has deep roots. He started helping his family train Quarter Horses at just 3 years old, and eventually trained them himself. After graduating from West Carter High School, he worked as a part time police officer at the Carter County Police Department before moving to Lexington in 2000. Shane boasts an active personal life, having raced Super Bikes with WERA in the past, and now spending his free time captaining his offshore power boat, “The Sickest.” His favorite movies are Event Horizon and the Alien Franchise, and his favorite quote is “Stupid is as stupid does.”
INGREDIENTS • 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined • 1/2 pound cooked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
Creole Seasoning Ingredients • 2 tablespoons paprika • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder • 1/2 tablespoon cayenne or chili powder • 1/4 tablespoon dried oregano • 1/4 tablespoon dried thyme
• 2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
DIRECTIONS 1. Heat your grill to medium-high. 2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients for creole seasoning. 3. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, zucchini pieces, and sausage pieces, and cover them with the olive oil. 4. Add creole seasoning and mix well until all ingredients are covered. 5. Load up skewers with alternating pieces of shrimp, sausage, and zucchini until they’re full. 6. Grill skewers until shrimp are well-cooked (6–8 minutes).
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