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Ever since I was a little child I remember that I always noticed people's feet! I don't exactly know why I was drawn to the lowest extremities of the human body. I must have been born with it. To me there was nothing unusual about noticing feet. I just happened to look for them and took furtive glimpses of them. I especially noticed ladies feet because they were often pedicured and/or adorned with jewelry and beautiful shoes! As I grew older, I actually became fascinated by how everyone's feet differed from one another, and that our feet could be a genetic pattern in need of further research. I always thought that I should have become a podiatrist. Instead, I obtained a Ph.D. degree in another area of science totally unrelated to podiatric medicine or feet. I am married to a wise, understanding, attractive woman; a master teacher who not only understands my fascination with feet, but she also allows me to indulge in my interest without overreacting or becoming jealous. Although she doesn't share my fascination so intensely, she knows that it's a harmless interest of mine and not a way to meet strangers. I love my wife immensely and respect her for being so open minded and accepting. Both she and my daughter have modeled their feet for this website.

We travel often and I always carry my camera. Throughout these years, I have collected a large archive of foot images that I consider "unique" and I would like to share them with the world. I will strive to add more to this collection. I have traveled to many countries and approached ladies from all over the world--with or without my wife--and asked them to model their feet for my camera. I have received mixed reactions and all kinds of responses from people; even on some occasions my intentions have been misconstrued. A great number of ladies, however, have been very open minded, unassuming and cooperative about it.

Our main goals are:

1) To display close-up images of women's feet--mostly bare feet--and to dispel any stereotype associated with being fascinated with feet. Feet are just another part of the human anatomy and they should be treated like our hands, noses, ears, hair, etc. We are all different, and that is what makes us unique. Some of us notice other people's eyes first, or their hair, or figure. Feet are known to secrete pheromones. That is why a large percentage of the population is drawn to feet and many aren't even aware of it! In some cases, this trait has either not fully expressed itself, or it has been suppressed due to its eccentric nature. Nobody wants to be labeled as a "weirdo." But let us ask you this: Would you be called a weirdo if you paid close attention to other non-sexual, exposed parts of another person's body? (i.e. hair, lips, eyes, hands, etc.) I believe everybody does.  Then, what's so strange about feet?

Feet are actually two of the most essential members of the human body. They carry our weight most of the time and they take us to wherever we want. But most important of all, they contain the sensory neurons that affect many other body organs. The science of reflexology has been practiced for many centuries. Only lately it has become more understood and popular within the western world and is commonly used in the treatment of various body ailments. This explains why everyone enjoys a good foot massage! Experts employing acupuncture or acupressure have successfully treated chronic pains such as migraine headaches, backaches, cramps, etc., by targeting certain neurons in the patients' feet.

As it turns out, most of us are self-conscious about our feet and try to give these vital members of our body the best treatment. We buy comfortable and attractive shoes. We keep our feet warm and toasty when the temperatures dip. We often adorn our feet with nail polish, anklets, toe rings, tattoos, etc., to draw everyone's attention to them. No wonder there's a special category in the medical field known as 'Podiatric Medicine' that deals with the ailments of only feet! Our feet certainly deserve special treatment.

2) To promote foot products and to familiarize the consumer with the diversity as well as the advantages of these products. Over the years this has evolved into a great number of links found on our products/links pages, representing a wide variety of services and products for feet.  All links are run for free.

3) Due to the fact that we have the images of so many different models' feet on this site, we believe that we are representing a fair and random sample of the population. That's why our theme is "Everyday Feet." We are hoping that our website would prove to be a great resource for those scientists who are studying various genetic traits, conditions, or ailments of feet. Since we have displayed images of feet from all angles, it would be as if these scientists are closely examining hundreds of patients. It's through research and technology that this science has led to a greater knowledge of our feet as well as more comfort for us. We hope that we can contribute to it in the process. We hereby invite podiatrists, orthopedists, geneticists, and other scientists who are studying anything foot-related, to closely examine our website. They have our permission to copy, download, print or use these images for their research purposes. They should also feel free to contact us if we could be of any help regarding this matter.

4) With the computer technology that we have available nowadays, we could use a great deal of science to manufacture more comfortable shoes for women.  The technology is here, and this is no exception.  For instance, by calculating the pressure exerted on a shoe, we can create more comfortable shoes.  Pressure, which is force divided by area, can be easily calculated by dividing the weight force of a model in Newtons by the area of the sole of foot in square cm or square meter (Pascal).  The smaller the area, the higher is the pressure.  That’s why high-heel shoes are so deleterious to women’s feet because most of their weight is concentrated on the front end of their feet over a smaller surface area.  Why not use these simple rules of physics to make more medically supportive, comfortable shoes?  How about shoes that concentrate more pressure on certain pressure points of feet, targeting specific neurons?

Finally, here’s a little synopsis on me.  I am a graduate of 3 US universities, with a BS, MS, and a Ph.D., which took 12 years of my life all together to accomplish.  I have conducted both basic and applied research in the fields of biochemistry, analytical chemistry, physical, and biological sciences for many years; I have also taught classes in chemistry, physics, earth science, astronomy, biology, botany, horticulture, and many other science related fields to teenagers as well as adults at middle school, high school, and college levels.  I have two science inventions credited to my name--tools that can help students learn some difficult concepts. I consider myself a scientist because I know a little bit of something about a few things.  I am a born educator and a researcher; I just have a knack for teaching and investigation.  My students often say that I am dynamic, funny, and have a passion for my subject.  Practically all those ladies who have modeled their feet for this website can attest to the fact that they have learned something from me.  Our interaction usually involves a conversation with them and their companions, and I teach them a few lessons that might save their life someday.  For example, what should you do if you are stranded in a cabin in Alaska with no warm clothes, heater, or logs to burn?  Answer: You can extract "heat" from the motion of the molecules of water, and I can show you how.  How can you survive an avalanche or an earthquake?  How should you cross a frozen lake if you had to, and what should you do if the ice breaks and you fall into frigid waters?  Why can you still get sunburned even when it’s cloudy?  What should you do if you are accosted by a stranger who wants to abduct you?  This is just a small sample of what I share with whoever listens, and the list goes on.  All my lessons are backed up by scientific reasoning, explanations, and sometimes formulas.  The fact remains that I love people and am a true humanist.  I am a contributing member of the society and what I teach can save lives.

I teach workshops to teenagers on safe driving.  Kids often think that they are invincible.  They don’t realize that when they are behind the wheel of a motor vehicle they have a lethal weapon at their hand and that they can get themselves or others hurt or killed if they are wreckless.  I teach them some basic physics, in this case mechanics, which is the study of objects in motion.  Most non-DUI-related accidents happen as a result of speeding, tailgating, and distractions like cell phones.  When your speed becomes doubled, your kinetic energy becomes quadrupled, so you become four times more “lethal.”  Your stopping distance also becomes quadrupled.  Take into account other factors such as the mass of your vehicle (inertia), friction, and a number of other physical factors, and they can lead to tragedy.  I teach these youngsters some basic rules of physics on moving objects, a few things about Newton’s laws, the importance of wearing seatbelts, etc., and hope that they can remember them when they are behind the wheel, hopefully becoming better drivers.  I may have saved thousands of lives in this particular case alone, of my students as well as others, on the road.

I have also taught classes to young folks on alcohol and drug abuse and its aftermath.  I show them the chemical formulas of various plant alkaloids and secondary products, hydrocarbons, and other biological as well as laboratory-synthesized chemicals, and how they can affect their brain and other body organs, once they enter their system.  The students are taught the importance of staying healthy and in control of their life, and to never take any substance unless it is prescribed by a doctor.  It's like taking someone else's prescription medicine, only much worse!  They learn that overdose is a relative term.  One may take just one dose of a chemical and die instantly, and this is no joke!  Just remember, if YOUR body happens to show an allergic reaction to a particular substance, you can go into a cardiac arrest and die in a matter of minutes.  No high is worth dying for!  Read the following testimonial on inhalant abuse among teens: http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/dustoff.asp

This website has given me the opportunity to interact with total strangers that I couldn’t have done otherwise.  I have met some very interesting people throughout all these years, interacted with some intelligent, interesting ladies or their spouses/friends/companions, and I have also learned a great deal from them, all of which have made it worthwhile.  It’s as if these folks are part of our family, that is why we regard them as our “Website Family.”

This website has also given me an excuse to reach out to the youth, totally random strangers, and teach them valuable survival lessons.  I’m always throwing in a few free science facts that might be useful to them someday.  The wetting of the feet, for instance, is one of the props I often use to teach them a few lessons in thermodynamics.  Unfortunately and tragically, throughout all these years of teaching I have witnessed the untimely demise of many teenagers, and I intend to prevent it as much as possible.  I have mourned and wept at the funerals of young lives tragically cut short by senseless traffic accidents or drug abuse.  Therefore, my mission is to reach out to as many young folks as possible and share my knowledge and findings with them so that I can help educate them on these subjects.  I am always teaching something, it’s just part of my soul, and this has been a great way to accomplish my goal.

Furthermore, I have developed a system of categorizing some genetic traits and toe patterns in feet that might be useful to some scientists someday, all of which are part of a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.  All I know is that I am doing something very unique that no one else has done!  As an American I'm merely exercising my first amendment.  I am not seeking recognition, fame, or fortune.  This website is something I own and look forward to.  It gives me a reason to get up on a day off, get out there, meet a total stranger, and make an impact.  I don’t even think of those thousands of dollars I have spent on this expensive project because the satisfaction I get far outweighs its expenses.  You may say I am insane, but I sincerely hope that by reading this long article YOU too have learned something new today!  We're mere "star dust."  May the creator of the universe be with you.

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