The Spectra vs. Kevlar Discusion

Posted by Marcos Santana on January 6th, 2009
by Marcos Santana

Over the years, many improvements have been made in military and police garments to increase safety and create bullet proof body armor that is both comfortable and protective. However, in the past, being safe has meant a certain amount of bulk and discomfort, as well as added weight and mass for soldiers and officers facing combat on the battle fields and in urban wars. The use of Kevlar, a registered trademark of DuPont, has made body armor lighter and easier to work with, but flexibility has still been a problem.

However today a new material called SPECTRA has been released on the market and SPECTRA is more flexible, lighter and stronger than KEVLAR. This new substance is changing the face of bullet proof wear for police and the military, but what are the differences and the big advantages of SPECTRA?

Let’s first examine the structure of each of the two materials. Kevlar is a high strength, high performance fiber that, despite its many years of use in bullet proof clothing, is still not entirely understood. The best description of how it is believed to function is that the molecules form into sheets that then stack themselves around the center of a fiber like spokes. The idea behind using this as a bullet proof material was to stack several layers of the material together in a weave pattern.

The woven material catches the bullets and the fibers break apart layer by layer and absorb the velocity. The bullets also get dulled and flattened when trying to penetrate the many different layers of the bullet proof material. This always has been a very effective method but nowadays the bullets are made of harder materials and they have a lot more velocity than in the past.

Due to these improvements in weaponry we are back to the point of the bulky, heavy and less flexible bullet proof material because the only solution to this advanced weaponry penetrating completely the vests is by adding more and more layers of Kevlar to the fabric.

Spectra is a completely new and different technology. Spectra is about 40% lighter than Kevlar which makes it a lot more comfortable. Spectra is not been woven which only helps reducing even more the weight and bulk as there is no need for several layers.

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Assert Your Style With A Monogrammed Money Clip

Posted by Ned Dagostino on January 6th, 2009
by Ned Dagostino

A wallet, by the dictionary definition, is meant to carry currency and necessary documents like IDs and credit cards on the person. Instead it is usually filled with out-of-date visiting cards and useless slips of paper. A money clip teaches you the art of wielding Occam’s Razor to pare away all but the essential. It lets you keep ready cash and the most necessary documents on your person. Functionality aside, a personalized money clip can be your very own style statement. It is an all-occasion gift of choice which is at once high in value and low in cost.

The variety of shapes, sizes and colors is so vast that you don’t have to compromise on getting the exact money clip that you’re looking for. The standard round, square, oval, and rectangular shapes are augmented by fancy-shaped ones. Stylistically they range from the purely functional to diamond-studded beauties.

The most popular money clips are made of metal, from stainless steel to royal gold. Whatever the material used, the money clip decorated with the recipient’s name or monogram is a well-received and well-appreciated gift. It is one of those very rare examples of a utilitarian item which is a luxury item at the same time.

The magnetic money clip goes one step further by using magnetic moment to snap the clip together in place of the spring-action of a normal money clip. Two flat magnets are hinged or swiveled along the circumference. The operation and appearance of a magnetic money clip spells masculinity with a capital M.

The hybrid money clip is a combination of the normal spring-action clip and a magnetic clip, arranged back to back. This way the user can carry larger amounts of cash and credit cards too.

Not all personalized money clips are made of metal. Some are made of leather, and these are often called slim wallets for their close resemblance to regular wallets. Leather only serves to add charm to the handsome money clip. Leather personalized money clips are available in all the colors associated with leather - black, tan, buff, among others. You can put your mark on the personalized money clip by embossing it with your initials, or monogram.

The personalized money clip’s design ranges from the conservative to the flamboyant. You can choose the design that spells out your precise nature. A racecourse aficionado will get a horseshoe-shaped personalized money clip, a dollars-and-cents type will get one shaped like a dollar sign, a sports fan will get one embedded with his favorite team’s emblem! If you like novelties, you can get money clips with a built-in watch or a pocketknife.

If you don’t see what you’re looking for you can get your money clip made to order. There usually is a minimum ordering quantity involved for such custom-designed personalized money clips, so you’ll have to work out the economics.

A personalized money clip reveals the person’s nature or personality. The style, color, workmanship, and material tell whether the person is flamboyant or sober, flashy or plain, fanciful or solid. Of course all that depends on how personalized the money clip really is! That’s why you should take a lot of care when you personalize a money clip for yourself or for a friend. It is this thought and care which make the personalized money clip priceless. Speaking of which, the price range of a money clip is accommodating enough to suit every pocket. So don’t hold back when you’re out shopping for that perfect personalized money clip for yourself or for a friend.

A personalized money clip is a great combination of style and functionality at a reasonable price. As an accessory it is very practical, as a status symbol it is very classy. As a gift item, it is the best choice for all occasions. Just take the time and trouble to select the personalized money clip according to the nature of the person you’re giving it to. Be on hand to see the look on his face when he sees that beautiful money clip with his initials emblazoned on it!

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Unique Wedding Flower Arrangements are the Brides Best Friend

Posted by Cindy Vicenza on January 5th, 2009
by Cindy Vicenza

The purchase of beautiful is a highly significant element of any set of wedding plans. You might think it is one of the easiest of your chores, but you have to consider how much work your florist will have to do in order to achieve the elegant floral decorations you are looking forward to displaying.

By choosing good wedding flowers and matching them with your wedding your pictures will definitely look fantastic. There are more than enough flowers to choose from and people do not even know about them. Some of them have to be ordered specially, so you would like to give enough time to the to get the flowers of your choice.

You might also wish to pick wedding flowers according to the wedding theme–for example, if you’re having a Hawaiian style wedding, you’ll desire flowers to set the mood for that theme. Conversely, if you want a sophisticated, elegant wedding, you might wish for something like roses or lilies.

There are so many styles of bridal bouquets to choose from, however if you don’t find exactly what you want your florist should be able to arrange something special for you, you just have to ask. Florists know how important the qualities of your flowers are to your wedding, so they will do what it takes to get the job done.

The shades of your bridal bouquets should complement the bridesmaid’s dresses along with the men’s suits. When the hues harmonize and mesh well together, the attention will be drawn to you now, as well as in the photographs which will allow the event to live on into the future.

Wedding centerpieces are great to tailor to your budget and other wedding decorations. You can match to your bouquet, but also choose a size of centerpiece that fits your budget. These can make nice gifts for guests from the new couple, as well.

The majority of folks might not recognize the importance of wedding centerpieces to the attractive appearance of a wedding reception’s dinner tables. They are, in fact a crucial part of your wedding plans. Lovely floral arrangements make a memorable impression on guests, and if you pick really appealing blossoms presented creatively, some of your friends may even copy you when it’s their time to throw a wedding party

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