To compete with BMW's X6 luxury crossover which was launched in 2008, Mercedes Benz has announced to launch a new crossover which will most likely be titled, the GLS Class. Currently, BMW X6 is fighting a lone battle in the segment as there are hardly any serious competitors.
Earlier this week, Mercedes Benz released a press release announcing the birth of their new car. Mercedes Benz will be investing $350 million at their plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and will also create job opportunities for 400 people.
In India, BMW X6 is available in two variants, X6 xDrive30d (diesel) generating 241 bhp and X6 xDrive50i (petrol) generating 407 bhp and has a price of Rs 68.7 lacs and Rs 85.5 lacs (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Though it is too early to predict the technical specifications and pricing of Mercedes Benz GLS crossover, but expect these details to be close to BMW X6 figures.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
The electric version of the gasoline car T.25. is powered with electric engine from company Zytek Automotive. Conveyer production is expected in 2013.
The first 100 people to buy an toyota electric vehicle in Glendale will get a $200 rebate from the city if they install a special socket that will help measure the impact of cars tapping into the power grid.
City officials say they want to be prepared for the influx of energy use as the electric vehicles become more popular, the Glendale News-Press reported.
The special socket will measure the effect on the power supply, said Ned Bassin, assistant general manager of customer and support services at Glendale Water & Power.
"We expect in the future there will be a lot of electric vehicles," Bassin said.
Without proper planning, that could take a toll on the city's energy system, officials say.
"It's like adding a whole home to our distribution system," Bassin said.
Electric-car buyers that want to charge their car faster must hire an electrician to install a 240-volt socket, for which the city will be installing special meters to measure the energy use.
But the meters need a special connection that the electrician will be required to install -- typically at a cost of $200 -- hence the rebate offer.
City officials say they want to be prepared for the influx of energy use as the electric vehicles become more popular, the Glendale News-Press reported.
The special socket will measure the effect on the power supply, said Ned Bassin, assistant general manager of customer and support services at Glendale Water & Power.
"We expect in the future there will be a lot of electric vehicles," Bassin said.
Without proper planning, that could take a toll on the city's energy system, officials say.
"It's like adding a whole home to our distribution system," Bassin said.
Electric-car buyers that want to charge their car faster must hire an electrician to install a 240-volt socket, for which the city will be installing special meters to measure the energy use.
But the meters need a special connection that the electrician will be required to install -- typically at a cost of $200 -- hence the rebate offer.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
New electric-vehicle producers: Shoestring supercars
IN THE early days of the automobile there were several hundred manufacturers in America and many more in other parts of the world. But now carmaking is dominated by just a dozen or so global firms. Yet technological change can disrupt established industries by lowering the barriers to entry and letting in newcomers. There are signs of that happening in carmaking.
Using the latest electric-vehicle technologies and new manufacturing techniques, Tesla sprang from Silicon Valley with an electric sports car. Fisker, another new Californian firm, is building a hybrid luxury car called the Karma. Other firms have projects under way ranging from electric commuter cars to conversions of existing vehicles. And yesterday a tiny company called Delta Motorsport unveiled not just one but five working prototypes of its 150mph (241kph) E-4 Coupe, developed and built with a minuscule £750,000 ($1.2m) budget.
“Some of the big carmakers are interested,” says Simon Dowson, the firm’s managing director. “They wonder how we did it.” Delta Motorsport was formed in 2005 by Mr Dowson and his technical director, Nick Carpenter. They have just ten employees. But they are based at the Silverstone motor-racing circuit in Britain, which provides a clue as to how they pulled it off.
The company wanted to apply the same lean and rapid development techniques used by the motor-racing industry to produce an electric sports car. They did the design, engineering and assembly work but subcontracted the manufacturing of parts to other suppliers in what Mr Dowson describes as “Motorsport Valley”, an area stretching through the middle of England. This is where many vehicle-engineering firms and most Formula One racing teams are based.
The Delta E-4 Coupe, like all preproduction prototypes, still needs work. But the cars are nippy, handle well and have a striking design, with “butterfly” doors that swing up and open. The prototypes, fitted with a smaller battery than the 48 kWh lithium-ion battery pack planned for the fastest version, are not yet capable of delivering what Delta expects to be 0-60mph in under 5 seconds and a range of 200 miles on a single charge. Nevertheless, the car does have four seats, can be fully recharged in eight hours from a conventional 13 amp mains socket and would meet European crashworthiness tests.
The prototypes use powerful direct-drive electric motors developed by Oxford YASA Motors, another Motorsport Valley firm. At present two electric motors are used, one powering each of the rear wheels. But motors could be fitted to the front wheels as well to provide four-wheel drive.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Toyota expects fiscal year profit to fall 31 pct
Toyota says its profit for the fiscal year through March 2012 will fall 31 percent to 280 billion yen ($3.5 billion) in an outlook that underlines a robust recovery in the latter half of the fiscal year from the damage of an earthquake and tsunami.
Toyota Motor Corp. made the announcement Friday. It had not given an earnings forecast earlier because of uncertainties in its production outlook after the disasters on March 11 wiped out key parts suppliers in northeastern Japan.
Last month, it said January-March quarterly profit crumpled more than 75 percent because of the parts shortage that is hurting production.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota says its profit for the fiscal year through March 2012 will fall 31 percent to 280 billion yen ($3.5 billion) in an outlook that underlines a robust recovery in the latter half of the fiscal year from the damage of the quake and tsunami.
Toyota Motor Corp. had not given an earnings forecast earlier because of uncertainties in its production outlook after the disaster wiped out key parts suppliers in northeastern Japan.
Last month, it said January-March quarterly profit crumpled more than 75 percent because of the parts shortage that is hurting production.
Toyota Motor Corp. made the announcement Friday. It had not given an earnings forecast earlier because of uncertainties in its production outlook after the disasters on March 11 wiped out key parts suppliers in northeastern Japan.
Last month, it said January-March quarterly profit crumpled more than 75 percent because of the parts shortage that is hurting production.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota says its profit for the fiscal year through March 2012 will fall 31 percent to 280 billion yen ($3.5 billion) in an outlook that underlines a robust recovery in the latter half of the fiscal year from the damage of the quake and tsunami.
Toyota Motor Corp. had not given an earnings forecast earlier because of uncertainties in its production outlook after the disaster wiped out key parts suppliers in northeastern Japan.
Last month, it said January-March quarterly profit crumpled more than 75 percent because of the parts shortage that is hurting production.
Googlers get free electric car charging
Google is installing 150 110-volt “Level 1″ and 71 fast-charging “Level 2″ 240-volt options — which can charge an electric car like the Nissan Leaf to an 80-percent charge in around 3 hours. The charging stations are more beneficial for people who live further from the Mountain View, Calif. Googleplex and its associated campuses and might encourage more Google employees to drive electric cars. So drivers can simply drop off their cars while they head off to work and return to have a near-full or full charge to make it back home.
Google already has an electric motorcycle sharing program called Gfleet. The company has 30 electric cars and plug-in electric hybrids, most of which are hybrid Chevy Volts or pure plug-in electric Nissan Leafs. The Gfleet program started in 2007 when the company retrofitted a fleet of Toyota Priuses with batteries from A123 to give Google employees a “green” option for car sharing instead of typical car sharing programs like Zipcar, which predominantly use cars powered by internal combustion engines.
Google is notorious for offering its employees a whole host of perks for working at the search giant. They get free transportation between the Googleplex and other areas in the San Francisco Bay Area. The company also gives its employees free food at the cafeteria. And there are reports of times when company officials are basically handing out wads of cash to their employees.
Most electric cars are limited in their range. The Nissan Leaf, one of the cheapest electric cars at $33,000, can travel around 100 miles before needing a charge. Tesla Motors’ super-powered batteries last much longer, but the cars are significantly more expensive — the Roadster, for example, can travel around 200 miles but costs $109,000. That company’s next car, a sedan, will be less expensive and can travel up to 300 miles, but it will still be significantly more expensive than the Nissan Leaf.
Google has invested $400 million in clean technology plays, including wind power and solar power plants. The company recently invested $55 million in a wind farm in southern California that will generate 1,550 megawatts of power. Google’s clean energy investments don’t come out of the company’s traditional investment arm, Google Ventures. Instead, the money comes from the company’s main treasury and is invested by the company’s Green Business Operations team.
Google already has an electric motorcycle sharing program called Gfleet. The company has 30 electric cars and plug-in electric hybrids, most of which are hybrid Chevy Volts or pure plug-in electric Nissan Leafs. The Gfleet program started in 2007 when the company retrofitted a fleet of Toyota Priuses with batteries from A123 to give Google employees a “green” option for car sharing instead of typical car sharing programs like Zipcar, which predominantly use cars powered by internal combustion engines.
Google is notorious for offering its employees a whole host of perks for working at the search giant. They get free transportation between the Googleplex and other areas in the San Francisco Bay Area. The company also gives its employees free food at the cafeteria. And there are reports of times when company officials are basically handing out wads of cash to their employees.
Most electric cars are limited in their range. The Nissan Leaf, one of the cheapest electric cars at $33,000, can travel around 100 miles before needing a charge. Tesla Motors’ super-powered batteries last much longer, but the cars are significantly more expensive — the Roadster, for example, can travel around 200 miles but costs $109,000. That company’s next car, a sedan, will be less expensive and can travel up to 300 miles, but it will still be significantly more expensive than the Nissan Leaf.
Google has invested $400 million in clean technology plays, including wind power and solar power plants. The company recently invested $55 million in a wind farm in southern California that will generate 1,550 megawatts of power. Google’s clean energy investments don’t come out of the company’s traditional investment arm, Google Ventures. Instead, the money comes from the company’s main treasury and is invested by the company’s Green Business Operations team.
Can Electric Cars Put A Jolt In The Job Market?
Electric cars now enjoy a white-hot market, with customers on waiting lists for many models. General Motors is building a new Maryland plant to meet demand for motors for its Chevy Volt. But can the tax-subsidized vehicles also create sustainable job market?
With the technology for electric cars steadily improving, and gas prices fluctuating, consumer interest has taken off.
"We've been sold out since they brought the Volt to market. And I'm probably sold out well into 2012," says Neil Kopit, director of marketing at Criswell Auto, which operates a GM dealership in Gaithersburg, Md.
In the past year, GM has invested nearly $1 billion in electric vehicles. And last month, the carmaker broke ground on a $270 million electric motor plant near Baltimore, Md. The project will create more than 200 blue-collar and managerial positions, along with hundreds more assembly line jobs when the plant starts production.
Mike Robinson, GM's vice president for environment, energy and safety policy, expects the new plant will be a job engine for many years to come.
"This is the wave of the future. And we expect that plant is going to produce 40,000 or so electric motors for us by 2013," he says. "And we do think this is a long-term bet that makes sense, and we expect market volumes will support that kind production."
Such expectations have other carmakers staking out their corner of the market, as well. Nissan has its all-electric Leaf; Toyota is working on a small electric car; and Mitsubishi and Honda have models ready to roll into showrooms by the end of the year. Industry analysts predict there could be as many as 1.5 million electric cars on U.S. roads by 2015.
At the Criswell dealership, software engineer Mark Bartosik and filmmaker Swati Srivastava wrote a check for $43,000 for their new Volt. As a result, they'll receive a $7,500 tax credit from the government next year.
"I think it's a market that's waiting to explode," Bartosik says. "When the price comes down just a little bit more, and there's a little bit more volume, there simply won't be enough vehicles for people to be able to buy them."
Another part of electric cars' appeal, Srivastava says, is that it's easier to predict how much they cost to operate.
"Gas prices are always volatile," she says. "It keeps us dependent on the Middle East for oil and everything. It makes no sense to us why people do not just buy more electric cars."
President Obama wants to make sure that happens, which is why the federal government provides buyers of electric cars up to $7,500 in tax credits. But that prompts a question: With a sticker price of more than $40,000, would sales of electric cars be hopping without a tax subsidy?
For now at least, the subsidy is needed, says auto industry analyst George Magliano, of IHS Global Insight.
Acceptance of electric cars "will not occur without some sort of incentives, unless the price of the technology changes," he says. "People who are buying them today are basically people that want to make a statement. And without the push from the government, this is a difficult sell."
But Magliano also thinks that green technology will boost economic growth and create tens of thousands of new jobs. GM's Mike Robinson says he isn't worried about the challenges that lie ahead.
"Our own expectation is the costs will come down as we go through what engineers [call] 'generations of learning,'" Robinson says. "We'll go through that on the battery technology; the motor technology; it will help drive costs down. And if the customer doesn't see value at the end of this, we won't be successful."
Electric and hybrid vehicles make up less than 2 percent of the auto market. For now, analysts say it's still a "niche vehicle," relegated to the greenest corner of the marketplace.
With the technology for electric cars steadily improving, and gas prices fluctuating, consumer interest has taken off.
"We've been sold out since they brought the Volt to market. And I'm probably sold out well into 2012," says Neil Kopit, director of marketing at Criswell Auto, which operates a GM dealership in Gaithersburg, Md.
In the past year, GM has invested nearly $1 billion in electric vehicles. And last month, the carmaker broke ground on a $270 million electric motor plant near Baltimore, Md. The project will create more than 200 blue-collar and managerial positions, along with hundreds more assembly line jobs when the plant starts production.
Mike Robinson, GM's vice president for environment, energy and safety policy, expects the new plant will be a job engine for many years to come.
"This is the wave of the future. And we expect that plant is going to produce 40,000 or so electric motors for us by 2013," he says. "And we do think this is a long-term bet that makes sense, and we expect market volumes will support that kind production."
Such expectations have other carmakers staking out their corner of the market, as well. Nissan has its all-electric Leaf; Toyota is working on a small electric car; and Mitsubishi and Honda have models ready to roll into showrooms by the end of the year. Industry analysts predict there could be as many as 1.5 million electric cars on U.S. roads by 2015.
At the Criswell dealership, software engineer Mark Bartosik and filmmaker Swati Srivastava wrote a check for $43,000 for their new Volt. As a result, they'll receive a $7,500 tax credit from the government next year.
"I think it's a market that's waiting to explode," Bartosik says. "When the price comes down just a little bit more, and there's a little bit more volume, there simply won't be enough vehicles for people to be able to buy them."
Another part of electric cars' appeal, Srivastava says, is that it's easier to predict how much they cost to operate.
"Gas prices are always volatile," she says. "It keeps us dependent on the Middle East for oil and everything. It makes no sense to us why people do not just buy more electric cars."
President Obama wants to make sure that happens, which is why the federal government provides buyers of electric cars up to $7,500 in tax credits. But that prompts a question: With a sticker price of more than $40,000, would sales of electric cars be hopping without a tax subsidy?
For now at least, the subsidy is needed, says auto industry analyst George Magliano, of IHS Global Insight.
Acceptance of electric cars "will not occur without some sort of incentives, unless the price of the technology changes," he says. "People who are buying them today are basically people that want to make a statement. And without the push from the government, this is a difficult sell."
But Magliano also thinks that green technology will boost economic growth and create tens of thousands of new jobs. GM's Mike Robinson says he isn't worried about the challenges that lie ahead.
"Our own expectation is the costs will come down as we go through what engineers [call] 'generations of learning,'" Robinson says. "We'll go through that on the battery technology; the motor technology; it will help drive costs down. And if the customer doesn't see value at the end of this, we won't be successful."
Electric and hybrid vehicles make up less than 2 percent of the auto market. For now, analysts say it's still a "niche vehicle," relegated to the greenest corner of the marketplace.
Designer’s bags are for tall women
It turns out that tall-drink-of-water L’Wren Scott is self-conscious about being so tall.
Scott, the model-turned-stylist-turned-designer, appeared at the flagship Barneys New York store to launch her handbag for lady collection. As she designed each bag — the weekender, the shoulder bag, the clutch — she kept in mind the size of each piece.
How long are the straps? How wide is the frame? How far does it open?
She said it’s how she approaches everything. "I am obsessed with proportion, and how proportion is perceived."
Scott stands 6-foot-3, and it feels as if she’s been that tall forever, she said. Height drives her own fashion choices. It’s why she doesn’t wear poufy, Doris Day styles, opting instead for lean silhouettes, Scott explained, and she thinks most women operate the same way: Once they find a look they like, they stick with it.
The skirts and dresses in her collection usually are often in three lengths — mini, just above the knee and just below. Her runway show is a top-tier, A-list event, which draws mostly her friends such as Kyra Sedgwick and Ellen Barkin, and boyfriend Mick Jagger.
Scott, the model-turned-stylist-turned-designer, appeared at the flagship Barneys New York store to launch her handbag for lady collection. As she designed each bag — the weekender, the shoulder bag, the clutch — she kept in mind the size of each piece.
How long are the straps? How wide is the frame? How far does it open?
She said it’s how she approaches everything. "I am obsessed with proportion, and how proportion is perceived."
Scott stands 6-foot-3, and it feels as if she’s been that tall forever, she said. Height drives her own fashion choices. It’s why she doesn’t wear poufy, Doris Day styles, opting instead for lean silhouettes, Scott explained, and she thinks most women operate the same way: Once they find a look they like, they stick with it.
The skirts and dresses in her collection usually are often in three lengths — mini, just above the knee and just below. Her runway show is a top-tier, A-list event, which draws mostly her friends such as Kyra Sedgwick and Ellen Barkin, and boyfriend Mick Jagger.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
How to Make a Survival Blanket Sleeping Bag
Now that you have read the Survival Topic on How to Make a Firebed, I will show you how to maximize the warmth of a single wool blanket, tarp, or survival blanket. If you have more than one layer, all the better and we will discuss how to best combine them.
For the rest of the article I will refer to any sheet(s) of flexible material you are using for warmth as the “survival blanket”.
In the video below I show you one method of wrapping yourself up in a survival blanket while laying on the firebed. Forming a survival blanket into a sleeping bag in this way efficiently eliminates cold spots and drafts while maximizing the amount of body warmth retained.
This method doubles up much of the survival blanket on top of your body, but keeps only one layer beneath. Much of a blanket beneath you will be compressed by your body and loose much of its insulation (that is why thick padding underneath you is important), so it is better to put most of it on top. Doubling up the survival blanket also creates a layer of dead air between them, meaning that two blankets together are more than twice as warm as a single layer of the same material.
For the rest of the article I will refer to any sheet(s) of flexible material you are using for warmth as the “survival blanket”.
In the video below I show you one method of wrapping yourself up in a survival blanket while laying on the firebed. Forming a survival blanket into a sleeping bag in this way efficiently eliminates cold spots and drafts while maximizing the amount of body warmth retained.
This method doubles up much of the survival blanket on top of your body, but keeps only one layer beneath. Much of a blanket beneath you will be compressed by your body and loose much of its insulation (that is why thick padding underneath you is important), so it is better to put most of it on top. Doubling up the survival blanket also creates a layer of dead air between them, meaning that two blankets together are more than twice as warm as a single layer of the same material.
What would be the one "survival blanket" you would take with you on back country?
Q: What would be the one "survival blanket" you would take with you on back country, backpacking/hiking adventure? Since you are carrying the load on your back, weight is a factor.
A: When you’re heading into the mountains on a backpacking adventure, you should always bring either a bivouac sack or tent and a sleeping bag appropriate for whatever seasonal temperature fluctuations you might encounter. On multi-day trips into the mountains, you don’t really need to bring a survival blanket. It’s tough to imagine a situation in which you would lose your sleeping bag, but not your survival blanket or car mats.
For a day of backcountry touring or ice climbing, you should always pack at least one Adventure Medical Kit Thermo-Lite Outdoor Bivy Sack. If your friend breaks a leg and can’t make it out, you’ll need to keep him or her warm while you ski out to get help. In this situation the Themo-Lite emergency bivy could save your friend's life if they need to stay outside overnight. I like Adventure Medical’s Thermo-Lite Bivy because it’s cheap, small, and I don’t even notice it in my pack.
A: When you’re heading into the mountains on a backpacking adventure, you should always bring either a bivouac sack or tent and a sleeping bag appropriate for whatever seasonal temperature fluctuations you might encounter. On multi-day trips into the mountains, you don’t really need to bring a survival blanket. It’s tough to imagine a situation in which you would lose your sleeping bag, but not your survival blanket or car mats.
For a day of backcountry touring or ice climbing, you should always pack at least one Adventure Medical Kit Thermo-Lite Outdoor Bivy Sack. If your friend breaks a leg and can’t make it out, you’ll need to keep him or her warm while you ski out to get help. In this situation the Themo-Lite emergency bivy could save your friend's life if they need to stay outside overnight. I like Adventure Medical’s Thermo-Lite Bivy because it’s cheap, small, and I don’t even notice it in my pack.
How Space Blankets Work
Have you ever been at the finish line of a marathon? Did you wonder why, as the runners cross the line, they wrap themselves in what looks like thin blankets of aluminum foil? These blankets help the athletes regulate their body temperatures, which tend to drop drastically once they stop running.
These sheets aren't made of the typical foil you pick up at the grocery store, though. Derived from NASA technology, the common name for these sheets of foil is space blankets. Also known as solar blankets, mylar blankets or emergency blankets, they help people stay warm. Everyone from mountaineers to astronauts to surgeons use them.
Even though space blankets are mass produced and cheaply available today, they had their start in the space program in the 1970s. In 1973, the Skylab space station began overheating while in orbit. Because of a broken heat shield, the temperature inside the station approached temperatures of 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54 degrees Celsius). As temperatures continued to rise, NASA personnel worried about the decay of equipment and food inside the station. The possibility of toxic gases was also a threat.
Engineers contacted a New Jersey company called National Metallizing to assist them in the creation of an emergency sunshield for Skylab. Up until this point, manufacturers used the metallizing process mostly for the toy industry and the making of tinsel for Christmas trees. But NASA realized the potential of these shiny, thin metallic sheets to deflect heat. Working together, the two organizations created a reflective parasol that a space crew placed on top of Skylab. It worked, deflecting the heat and allowing the spacecraft to remain at a normal temperature.
As they work to keep heat out, space blankets also work to keep heat in. Because they could reflect the wearer's body heat back toward the wearer, these blankets had potential for a multitude of uses. They/ve become invaluable to marathon runners to help stay warm at the end of a race. Hospitals find them useful to keep patients warm during surgery, as anesthesia tends to make people shiver. Campers, climbers and mountaineers -- anyone who may find themselves stranded in cold weather -- discover space blankets are an extremely lightweight and cheap addition to their first-aid kits. In 2005, after an earthquake devastated parts of Pakistan, charitable organizations delivered space blankets to the victims. People used them as both ground cover and warming blankets.
So, how exactly can a paper-thin sheet help hold in heat? How could you use a space blanket in a survival or emergency situation? Keep reading to find out.
Emergency Survival Blankets - A Must for Enduring
There are several very important items that you need in a survival situation. Emergency survival blankets are one of them. The areas you have to consider for survival supplies fall into these main categories. Shelter, fire, first aid, water and food are survival necessities, and blankets certainly fall into the shelter and fire, or warmth category. Usually well known as a Mylar, or a space blanket, newer emergency blankets are made from polyethylene material instead of Mylar. These are more durable than Mylar. Other variations include fleece blankets, thermal emergency blankets, polar shield blankets, weather blankets, or first aid blankets.
Most emergency blankets are thin and lightweight. Their purpose is to reflect body heat back to the person, so it will not escape out into the surrounding air. A must for every survival kit, they can also be used on a tent floor, for a simple shelter, or covering other gear. They are flexible even in freezing temperatures, and are wind and waterproof. Emergency survival blankets provide protection in all weather conditions. They should not mildew, crack, or shrink. Make sure to have one blanket for each person in your party. They will reflect 90% of body heat back to the user.
Cheap survival blankets the tear easily, so make sure you purchase quality. Your survival is too important to risk. Some can be folded down as small as a pack of cigarettes, and can also be used for signaling. They are great for stranded motorists. Two person emergency blankets are also available. All have a compact lightweight design, and are small and light as you want to carry the least amount of weight as possible. They also can be stored in the glove compartment of car. Thermal blankets are heavy duty emergency survival blankets. They are very durable, and thicker than ordinary survival blankets.
In hot temperatures, do not use your emergency survival blankets as body wraps. Use them for shade, as a shelter, or to reflect sun from your car. If you are using your blanket in the cold, don't wrap it too tightly around you. Leave a little room for the warm air circulation around your body. It is powered by your body heat. These blankets will discourage hypothermia as they provide a moisture barrier, and blocks against the damp wind and cold. It can also be hung close to a campfire to reflect the heat back around all those present.
Most emergency blankets are thin and lightweight. Their purpose is to reflect body heat back to the person, so it will not escape out into the surrounding air. A must for every survival kit, they can also be used on a tent floor, for a simple shelter, or covering other gear. They are flexible even in freezing temperatures, and are wind and waterproof. Emergency survival blankets provide protection in all weather conditions. They should not mildew, crack, or shrink. Make sure to have one blanket for each person in your party. They will reflect 90% of body heat back to the user.
Cheap survival blankets the tear easily, so make sure you purchase quality. Your survival is too important to risk. Some can be folded down as small as a pack of cigarettes, and can also be used for signaling. They are great for stranded motorists. Two person emergency blankets are also available. All have a compact lightweight design, and are small and light as you want to carry the least amount of weight as possible. They also can be stored in the glove compartment of car. Thermal blankets are heavy duty emergency survival blankets. They are very durable, and thicker than ordinary survival blankets.
In hot temperatures, do not use your emergency survival blankets as body wraps. Use them for shade, as a shelter, or to reflect sun from your car. If you are using your blanket in the cold, don't wrap it too tightly around you. Leave a little room for the warm air circulation around your body. It is powered by your body heat. These blankets will discourage hypothermia as they provide a moisture barrier, and blocks against the damp wind and cold. It can also be hung close to a campfire to reflect the heat back around all those present.
Monday, February 14, 2011
High Fashion Ladies Wedding Shoes
The average bride-to-be tries on about dozen dresses before she finds the right one. But that’s nothing compared to the number of Ladies Shoes she slips into and out of before her big day. Why is the right bridal Ladies Ladies Shoes so hard to find? For one thing, the Ladies Shoes must match the dress, the venue, the season and more. In this article, we will review a few basic tips that will hopefully help you avoid heel blisters and find the perfect pair a little sooner.
When to Buy?
Contrary to popular belief, bridal Ladies Shoes need not be purchased on the same day as the dress. In fact, it is probably a good idea to choose the dress first and then set aside an afternoon to focus on the Ladies Shoes. When you do go Ladies Shoes shopping, make sure that you bring a swatch from your gown to assure the best color match. As a general rule, it is always a good idea to have your Ladies Shoes with you when you have the first fitting. This will cut down on the alteration costs and ensure that your dress will be ready on time. The first fitting typically takes place about a month before the wedding.
Fabric
It is important to note that none of these tips are etched in stone. There are no rules when it comes to the wedding day. After all, it is your day. But according to the experts, the fabric and texture of your Ladies Shoes should match as closely as possible with the fabric and texture of your dress. Which means that if you are wearing a satin gown, your Ladies Shoes should contain a similar type of satin that will complement it.
When to Buy?
Contrary to popular belief, bridal Ladies Shoes need not be purchased on the same day as the dress. In fact, it is probably a good idea to choose the dress first and then set aside an afternoon to focus on the Ladies Shoes. When you do go Ladies Shoes shopping, make sure that you bring a swatch from your gown to assure the best color match. As a general rule, it is always a good idea to have your Ladies Shoes with you when you have the first fitting. This will cut down on the alteration costs and ensure that your dress will be ready on time. The first fitting typically takes place about a month before the wedding.
Fabric
It is important to note that none of these tips are etched in stone. There are no rules when it comes to the wedding day. After all, it is your day. But according to the experts, the fabric and texture of your Ladies Shoes should match as closely as possible with the fabric and texture of your dress. Which means that if you are wearing a satin gown, your Ladies Shoes should contain a similar type of satin that will complement it.
High Fashion Wedding Shoes For Glamorous Brides
Sometimes the shoes are the last thing your guests will notice, but they are no less important for setting your wedding-day style. Yes, your dress, your veil and your face will be the first thing people see when you first walk down the aisle. But later in the day, in some candid moments, your shoes will stand out, front and center.
Perhaps as you gather your hem to go up the steps of the sanctuary? Or maybe as you climb the steps into your reception area? And certainly as you hit the dance floor, your shoes will come clearly into focus. Read some articles about chloe handbags.
There are several things to think about when selecting your shoes. After all, you have put a lot of thought into finding just the right dress. You want your shoes to reflect your style:
If your dress is glamorous, your shoes match or complement that look. For instance, if your dress is high fashion, you don't want to wear a basic pump. You probably want something a little edgier. On the other hand, if your dress is voluminous and has a great deal of detail, a simpler shoe may be best.
You want to make sure you are no more than eye-to-eye with your groom. If you and your groom are close in height, do not get a pair of 5-inch heels that will have you bending down to meet his lips for the official kiss. And keep in mind how the wedding photos will look with you towering over the wedding party. You want people noticing you and not your height.
The choice of wedding shoes is almost as vast as the selection of gowns. The following are some styles to consider:
Fashion Statements.
These are not your mother's pumps. They are often strappy sandals with elegant embellishments and feature a 3- to 4-inch heel - or higher.
One style features chiffon petals anchored to the ankle strap that fall gracefully down over the top of your foot.
Another style has a rhinestone ankle strap with more rhinestones hanging off of the strap. If you like a high heel, but you're not sure you can carry it off all day, look for a glamorous 4-inch wedge heel, which offers more stability than a shoe with regular heels.
You can even find a fashion shoe based on today's popular Roman sandal look. One model has an adjustable buckle around the ankle and four horizontal straps going down to the toes. Its 1-inch platform sole makes it a little easier to get around on the 4½-inch heels.
For a classically elegant look, look for the shoe with about 10 strands of cascading rhinestones anchored at the top of the ankle strap and at the strap that crosses your toes. Your feet with be covered in sparkling rhinestones.
Perhaps as you gather your hem to go up the steps of the sanctuary? Or maybe as you climb the steps into your reception area? And certainly as you hit the dance floor, your shoes will come clearly into focus. Read some articles about chloe handbags.
There are several things to think about when selecting your shoes. After all, you have put a lot of thought into finding just the right dress. You want your shoes to reflect your style:
If your dress is glamorous, your shoes match or complement that look. For instance, if your dress is high fashion, you don't want to wear a basic pump. You probably want something a little edgier. On the other hand, if your dress is voluminous and has a great deal of detail, a simpler shoe may be best.
You want to make sure you are no more than eye-to-eye with your groom. If you and your groom are close in height, do not get a pair of 5-inch heels that will have you bending down to meet his lips for the official kiss. And keep in mind how the wedding photos will look with you towering over the wedding party. You want people noticing you and not your height.
The choice of wedding shoes is almost as vast as the selection of gowns. The following are some styles to consider:
Fashion Statements.
These are not your mother's pumps. They are often strappy sandals with elegant embellishments and feature a 3- to 4-inch heel - or higher.
One style features chiffon petals anchored to the ankle strap that fall gracefully down over the top of your foot.
Another style has a rhinestone ankle strap with more rhinestones hanging off of the strap. If you like a high heel, but you're not sure you can carry it off all day, look for a glamorous 4-inch wedge heel, which offers more stability than a shoe with regular heels.
You can even find a fashion shoe based on today's popular Roman sandal look. One model has an adjustable buckle around the ankle and four horizontal straps going down to the toes. Its 1-inch platform sole makes it a little easier to get around on the 4½-inch heels.
For a classically elegant look, look for the shoe with about 10 strands of cascading rhinestones anchored at the top of the ankle strap and at the strap that crosses your toes. Your feet with be covered in sparkling rhinestones.
Choosing Laptop Bags for Women
Are you looking to purchase a women’s laptop computer bag?
Women unsurprisingly take on a liking for the beautiful and elegant. More often than not they will not be fond of carrying around a bag that might throw their overall look off. This fact typically prevents them from travelling with regular laptop bags that men often make use of. Makers have though become aware of this situation and they have as a result furnished these kinds of bag.
There exists now a considerable market to deal with the requirements of a woman in looking for the most appropriate bags to match their dress codes.
With laptop computers currently available in many different shapes, women are now able to choose from them in order to compliment their complete look. No more are the times when they could just protect their laptop computers, now they can do it and still obtain a wonderful style to match their appearance.
Taking the structure of the laptop bag into consideration is extremely important. Considering the padding and also the overall protection level that the bag is able to offer can turn out to be the difference in protecting the laptop, that can be a huge expense, not only because of its cost but also the files, media and important information that may be kept on the hard drive. The structure will be able to pad the laptop should it fall.
You can go ahead to search for a bag which meets your individual requirements when you have considered the materials of manufacture. You can do this by browsing at the local shop but It can alteratively be done by using the net. It could be undertaken by initially searching for a manufacturer’s name that suits you and then selecting form the brand the best bag for your laptop.
Laptop bags for women now may be purchased in many colors so one may look around for an attractive color which will meet your needs. Now that laptop computers are even made in stripes and spotted patterns, you are sure to find one for your particular requirements.
Click the hyperlink to benefit from Unbeatable savings on the Web’s top rated laptop bags for women – Fast dispatch – Free shipping!
Women unsurprisingly take on a liking for the beautiful and elegant. More often than not they will not be fond of carrying around a bag that might throw their overall look off. This fact typically prevents them from travelling with regular laptop bags that men often make use of. Makers have though become aware of this situation and they have as a result furnished these kinds of bag.
There exists now a considerable market to deal with the requirements of a woman in looking for the most appropriate bags to match their dress codes.
With laptop computers currently available in many different shapes, women are now able to choose from them in order to compliment their complete look. No more are the times when they could just protect their laptop computers, now they can do it and still obtain a wonderful style to match their appearance.
Taking the structure of the laptop bag into consideration is extremely important. Considering the padding and also the overall protection level that the bag is able to offer can turn out to be the difference in protecting the laptop, that can be a huge expense, not only because of its cost but also the files, media and important information that may be kept on the hard drive. The structure will be able to pad the laptop should it fall.
You can go ahead to search for a bag which meets your individual requirements when you have considered the materials of manufacture. You can do this by browsing at the local shop but It can alteratively be done by using the net. It could be undertaken by initially searching for a manufacturer’s name that suits you and then selecting form the brand the best bag for your laptop.
Laptop bags for women now may be purchased in many colors so one may look around for an attractive color which will meet your needs. Now that laptop computers are even made in stripes and spotted patterns, you are sure to find one for your particular requirements.
Click the hyperlink to benefit from Unbeatable savings on the Web’s top rated laptop bags for women – Fast dispatch – Free shipping!
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