The 2008 Jaguar S-Type: Performance and Styling Excellence

Jaguar Cars have always been known to come up with cars with
great performance capability and head turning designs. The brand
name has been synonymous with luxury sports car and this is much
due to the fact that the company has been producing models after
models of awesome cars. The company always tries to outdo itself
and raise the bar higher for the competition.

The release of the 2008 model of the Jaguar is a show of the
continuing dedication of the people behind the company to
providing quality cars both great in design and performance to
the public. The latest model will no doubt be accepted heartily
by the buying public and performance car enthusiasts. It carries
with itself with that kind of style that is extremely unique to
Jaguar. This is the kind of looks that will guarantee to turn
heads and the performance that will surely give any driver an
exhilarating drive which is an experience in itself.

The car is powered by a twin turbo 2.7 liter diesel engine which
gives enough oomph to the car to give it its blistering speed
and awesome acceleration which Jaguar vehicles are known for. A
six speed automatic or a six speed manual transmission system is
available for the user to choose from. Both of which gives
precise and smooth gear shifting which is a must for a sports
car such as this. It comes with precisely engineered href=http://www.thepartsbin.com/guides/jaguar.html title="Jaguar
parts">Jaguar¬¬ parts which work all together to perfection.
All these define the driving experience totally unique to a
Jaguar.

The performance of the car is not the only reason to love this
car. Once you stepped inside the cockpit of this sports car, you
will see that the company has given so much attention to its
interior design a mark that the company has been known for the
world over. The car is full of electronic goodies anyone would
surely want in a car. It has automatic climate control with dual
zone control for the driver and the front passenger. It also has
an integrated Rear Park Assist, electrically adjustable seats
and multi-function steering wheel controls for the car's audio
system, cruise control and Bluetooth telephone connectivity. Its
entertainment system gives you a single slot CD player and the
Jaguar Alpine Sound System with AM/FM radio.

Safety of the passengers are also not left to chance with the
car being equipped with front, side and side-curtain air bags,
Jaguar's own Adaptive Restraint Technology System (A.R.T.S.) and
for safe braking, an anti-lock brake system is integrated to the
brake system.

About the author:
Correy Putton is a 28-year old bachelor from Pittsburgh, PA who
has been around cars for the better part of his life. He now
works online and writes all about his passion: cars. He is also
a certified mechanic.

Husky Bolsters Tacoma's Convenience

The rich auto heritage of Toyota is attributed to the success
and evolution of its splendid vehicles. The Toyota Tacoma, for
one, has been evolving with changes and modern demands for 40
years now. This remarkable evolution is bolstered by its
sophisticated auto parts that have gained reliable reputation.
One of the significant ventures of the automaker is that with
Husky Liners.

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y Liners, based in Winfield, Kansas, is a renowned name in
the field of automotive care. Earlier, it has introduced its
SPiN system (Sta-Put Nibs) for Toyota Tacoma Access Cab. The
system is responsible for the holding the liners tightly in
place to make the ride comfy and convenient. The available
liners of the cab include the front seat floor liner, back seat
floor liner and the new second seat cargo liner. Husky
engineered its liners to produce non-slip feature. Further,
Husky guarantees that these liners are not susceptible to
cracking or breaking. They are made out of tough materials to
maximize functionality

The SPiN system of Husky is also compatible with Hummer
vehicles. The company also released href="http://www.usedpartslive.com/manufacturers/husky.html">Husk
y trunk liners Nissan Altima to the delight of car owners.
Husky has also established a good name in the manufacture of
custom molded mud guards. These guards are meticulously created
to maintain cleanliness of the car's interior by precluding mud,
tar, rock chips, liquids and other foreign objects.

Husky noted that employing all-new liners, mud guards and flaps
is one of the most inexpensive ways to keep vehicles look great
and spotless. These products are easy to install. They are
engineered to match the looks and contours of the vehicles.
There are selected products that can be painted to entertain the
artsy side of the owner.

The Toyota Tacoma, which is now made bigger and more versatile,
epitomizes bold looks and rugged performance to meet the needs
of "real truckers." For the model year 2007, the Toyota Tacoma
is given larger seats to enhance interior comfort, redesigned
audio head units and new chrome trim. The new model also offers
"walk-in" memory" so drivers can now opt to disengage the
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system on equipped models.

All-new Toyota Tacoma offers 18 different model configurations
based on three cab types: Regular Cab, Access Cab, and the
four-door Double Cab. The Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab and Access
Cab models feature a 73.5-inch-long bed. The Double Cab is
available with a choice of a 60.3-inch bed or the 73.5-inch bed.

Another powerful offer of the new the Toyota Tacoma is its
powerful engine. The vehicle offers four-cylinder and V6
engines, 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains, and the popular PreRunner
models that combine the 4x2 drivetrain with the 4x4's raised
riding stance and styling. The exceptional X-Runner model
complements the concept-truck design with sports car performance.

The eight generation of the Toyota Tacoma compact pickups is
assembled at the New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI)
production facility in Fremont, California and Toyota Motor
Manufacturing de Baja California (TMMBC) production facility in
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.

About the author:
Hannah Racey is a 35 year old native of Chicago, Ill. She has
been a car afficionado since she can remember. She now works for
an automotive company based in Detroit, Mi. as a consultant.

Cadillac SRX Flaunts Hand-Crafted Auto Elegance

To boost the Cadillac SRX appeal, General Motors is setting a
new trend by using hand-crafted features in the crossover's
interior.

The newest Cadillac addition utilizes Cadillac's new
"cut-and-sew" interior process on its cabin design. Said design
combines advanced technology with the hand-rendered exactitude
of expert craftsmen. In addition, coverings for components like
the instrument panel, center console and door trim are cut, sewn
and wrapped mostly by hand. Hence, the meticulous and reliable
quality of the hand-crafted features and accessories of the
vehicle can be had in the new SRX.

The Cadillac SRX which was launched in Europe in 2004 combines
sporty performance and dynamic driving to deliver superb
off-road and on-road capabilities. For the model year 2007, the
vehicle is enhanced to deliver superior cream-of-the-crop
elegance via hand-crafted auto features. The vehicle comes in a
rear-wheel-drive V-6 model and an enhanced V-8 Northstar model
with six-speed automatic gearbox, a Sport Package and the option
of RHD.

"The SRX is the latest and most complete example of our new
approach to interiors, blending advanced technology with the
hand craftsmanship that was once - and is again becoming - a
Cadillac trademark," said Jim Taylor who is Cadillac's general
manager. "This new interior adds to SRX's compelling package of
design, performance, luxury and value, within the practicality
of a crossover vehicle."

The Cadillac SRX also gets a new sport appearance package that
includes two exhaust tips, wire mesh treatment, two tire
choices, and finally the striking body-color grille and rear
fascia. The package with the 18-inch tires is priced at $32000
while the package with 20-inch wheels is priced at $3,945. The
20-inch wheels cost $1,700. The new vehicle from the automaker
is equipped with improved href="http://www.thepartsbin.com/guides/cadillac.html">Cadillac
Escalade parts as well as those of the STS. The auto parts
include a new $2,345 Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround digital audio
system. In addition, the new SRX is also given significant
tweaks.

The Cadillac SRX retains its title as the division's first-ever
luxury crossover vehicle that lives by its automaker's bold
design vocabulary with its crisp, sharp-edged look, striking
vertical headlights, bold front side sections and the V-shaped
front narrowing into the classic Cadillac grille.

The Cadillac SRX is now offered with broader powertrain options
that include the 4.6-litre, 32-valve V-8 Northstar engine which
is extensively re-engineered and mounted longitudinally in the
first all wheel-drive application of the Northstar engine
family. It is made more sophisticated and technically advanced.
In fact, it is now capable of generating 239 kW (325 hp) at 6500
rpm and 427 Nm of torque at 4400 rpm. The sophistication is now
further improved by a new and more responsive efficient
six-speed automatic transmission.

The 3.6L V-6 VVT power plant, on the other hand, produces 190 kW
(258 hp) at 6500 rpm and 339 Nm of torque at 2700 rpm. The
60-degree dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve powerplant offers
electronic throttle control, multi-port fuel injection, variable
valve timing, aluminum block and cylinder heads, two-stage
roller chain cam drive, and a forged steel crankshaft mated to a
five-speed automatic gearbox. The V-6 is now also available with
a reasonably priced rear-wheel drive option.

Both 5- and 6-speed Automatic transmissions offer Driver Shift
Control, downgrade detection with brake assist, electronically
controlled engine braking, and Performance Algorithm Liftfoot.
Aficionados in the industry are saying that the brand new
elegance offered by the Cadillac SRX is worth indulging.

About the author:
Correy Putton is a 28-year old bachelor from Pittsburgh, PA who
has been around cars for the better part of his life. He now
works online and writes all about his passion: cars. He is also
a certified mechanic.

What It Takes To Be A Roadworthy Chrysler

Chrysler combines refinement, style and function to make its
newest concept car worthy of every one's attention. The new
concept named the Nassau explores the new expression and design
mantra of the Chrysler brand. The four-door, four-passenger
Nassau luxury coupe is, as Alan Barrington, principal exterior
designer of the concept said, "a more emotional and artistic
articulation of what it means to be a Chrysler.

Barrington added, "Traditional exterior proportions have been
enhanced with a silhouette that recalls the classic English
'shooting brake. This provides SUV-like interior volume with a
lower, more roadworthy physique." Fluid and sophisticated design
cues are also applied to wheel placement. This is done to
complement the sleek and toned stance. Despite the fact that the
concept is built on a full-size 120-inch wheelbase, it appears
more visually compact than a comparable Chrysler 300C.

"In order to attain a more compact appearance," explained
Barrington, "the Nassau has deliberately concise front and rear
overhangs, with the body surface wrapped around the large
10-spoke 21-inch wheels." Accenting the upgraded href="http://www.thepartsbin.com/guides/chrysler.html">Chrysler
auto parts is the Mystic Blue Pearl color of the body. It is
further accented by Starbright Silver on the sill and the lower
part of the front and rear fascias.

"We sought to capture the effect of a classic sculpture -- an
artistic approach with a shapely flowing of lines that give the
impression of movement even while standing still," Barrington
noted. "The line in the profile draws down and into the
taillamp, leading the eye of the observer toward to the dramatic
back end which creates its unexpected 'shooting brake'
appearance."

Stepping into the Chrysler Nassau lets occupants feel the new
world of auto luxury that is specifically designed for young
generation drivers. The presiding interior theme is one of
flowing seamless sculpture made up of leathers and fabrics
inspired by futuristic architectural interiors.

The shape of Nassau was inspired by Constantin Brancusi's Bird
in Space sculptures. Brancusi, an artist based in Paris from the
1920s to the 1940s, was absorbed in the details of physical
attributes of birds in flight and the essence of flight. The
artsy masterpiece of Brancusi fits perfectly in the design
mantra of the Chrysler Nassau. In fact, it gives the vehicle a
constant impression of smooth, slender movement.

"The look of various components inside the vehicle was inspired
by the design of contemporary cell phones, computers, iPods and
MP3 players," Ben Chang, the principal designer of the Chrysler
Nassau's luxurious interior said. "We paid close attention to
the graphics and finishes of these technologically advanced
products, seeking to make controls in the Nassau's interior that
the driver interfaces with similar to what you'd find in the
office or among personal electronic devices. We strived to
achieve a seamless interface between your car and the rest of
your electronic world."

Chrysler also equips the vehicle with freshest technologies in
the industry. The instrument panel, for one, is given data
display, personal control interface, and home theater-inspired
entertainment. The instrument cluster is also given important
details. "The look of the instrument cluster was based on an
expensive watch, again because we sought to create a visible
connection with what people have and use."

About the author:
Correy Putton is a 28-year old bachelor from Pittsburgh, PA who
has been around cars for the better part of his life. He now
works online and writes all about his passion: cars. He is also
a certified mechanic.

Easy Construction of a Shed

For a homeowner who is new to the process of home projects, one
of the best projects to start out with is an outdoor shed.
Unlike some projects, which are not only difficult, but can also
make a permanent change to the appearance of your house (such as
a building a fireplace or putting on a sundeck), a shed stands
away from the house and small errors in design or construction
are not as obvious. You can afford to make mistakes, and perhaps
hide them on a back wall or turn that wall towards the fence.
Even if the shed turns into a little shanty, only one small
corner of your backyard will be affected, and if it really that
bad, you Can just take it down; the cost of materials is
minimal. Designs for sheds are very simple, and therefore the
project itself is simple and easy. All you have to do is make
sure that the structure is strong enough to stand up on its own
and will not come crashing down on you when you enter it. You
don't have to put in any insulation or spackle interior walls or
do anything else that is complicated. If you feel ambitious, you
can modify a standard design to suit your own needs, or make it
a little smaller or larger than the plan calls for; you can't
really make too many mistakes with this simple square or
rectangle structure.

The first thing you have to do is decide what use you want for
the shed. For a tool shed, you want to make sure you have the
height to hang the long tools such as rakes or tree pruners. You
may want to measure some items to make sure they will fit, or
even lay them out on a garage or exterior wall and see how you
could arrange them in a shed. Measuring the amount of space they
use up will give you an idea of how large you will need to make
the shed. If you have the room, you may be able to fit in a
bench to serve for potting plants or working on small projects.
With the four walls in a shed, you will find the room to put
quite a lot of yard and garage items, and you will have a lot of
fun and gain a lot of experience while building your shed.

About the author:
Being particularly passionate about woodworking workbench, Ray
Walberg is writing several detailed papers on this specific
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The Retail Store Display Nuts and Bolts

The Retail Store Display Nuts and Bolts

A retail store display will increase customer traffic and sales
dramatically. If this were not the case, why would multi-billion
dollar companies spend so much money on visual displays?
Learning to develop a retail environment into an appealing and
stimulating platform for shopping is vital to any business in
today's visually stimulated world. Store windows are one of the
most fortunate things to possess as a retail location. If a
store is blessed with more than one window, then it has the most
verified form cheap of advertisement already. Creating beautiful
and attractive displays in store windows is guaranteed to
increase traffic. Although some stores in strip malls may lack
windows, there is still hope for creating beautiful displays
within the store that will capture an equal audience.
Considering the flow of traffic, position retail store displays
so that they are in the center of customer focal points within
the store. This is similar to optimizing a website to create
more clicks to the website in that more clicks increases sales.
In the physical retail world, more glances or looks create more
sales. The more people that see an item placed in front of them,
the more likely a higher number will buy. It is simple
statistics. This is so important that it is recommended to hire
a visual display design team or company to create affective
displays if the managers or owners are not well versed in
interior design and advertising. It is definitely worth every
penny spent. Regardless of who designs and implements the
retail display, the retailer should have some things on hand for
their employees and managers to use to prepare and maintain
retail store displays. A simple retail store display kit will
save time and energy for the staff by locating all of the
necessary equipment in one easy to find location. Some important
supplies to keep in this kit are tape measures, hot glue
supplies, scissors, staplers, pins, hammer, nails, screwdriver
and spare screws, sign materials and holders, utility blades,
glass cleaner and paper towels, fishing line for hanging, and
drawing materials. Keeping these tools in the same kit will save
an abundance of time for everyone involved. Brainstorming the
display necessities well help make the set up phase less
difficult. During this planning stage the budget, themes, and
outlines should be developed so that all of the materials,
props, and designs are gathered ahead of time. Be sure to clean
the display area thoroughly and plan a time during the week that
is low traffic time to put together retail store displays. Other
things to consider during the brainstorming period are
asymmetrical balance, object sizes, colors, lighting, and focus.
Possibly one of the most important things to remember is
simplicity. Less is always more in both interior design and
retail store displays. As time goes by, continue to change and
update retail store displays. Keep records of all of the past
displays by photograph to recall what you have already done,
what worked well, and what did not work at all. Store displays
take some creativity and practice. Just keep working and
learning everything you can about retail store displays. It will
pay off ten fold in the end.

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Why Buy Laminate Flooring ?

The popularity of laminate flooring has gone from strength to
strength since it was first introduced to the UK over 15 years
ago. Laminate floors offer a great alternative if you don't want
to make the investment into hardwood flooring, but want to
create a difference or add value to your home. Laminate flooring
can help transform a room or an entrance way into a spacious and
more eye-catching contemporary living area and offers a less
expensive and equally attractive option. Laminate flooring is
simple to fit and exceptionally practical it can brighten almost
any room in the home.

Laminate flooring can be used in rooms of any size from small
spaces at home to large office units at work. In homes it is
most commonly used in downstairs rooms and hallways however with
the introduction of moisture resistant laminate floors its uses
have now spread to kitchens and bathrooms as well.

How you decorate rooms often depends on what it's used for. Is
it a place where you scrum down with the kids, relax with a
glass of wine at the end of the day or is it for entertaining
your guests? Well the right flooring can help you make it all
three. To do this you have to mix practicality and style;
fortunately with today's laminate flooring you don't have to
compromise on either. Top quality laminate flooring is less than
half the price of a high quality woven carpet and has the added
attraction of requiring the minimum amount of cleaning and after
care which naturally appeals to a wide variety of people - from
those with young families to busy professionals. Laminate
flooring is scratch, stain, fade and even burn resistant. Spills
wipe away easily and they look fantastic!

The choice of laminate
flooring on the market is vast with products ranging from
light wood floors like pine to dark wood floors such as walnut.
An antique finish in a smaller room can create a rustic country
cottage look with bags of atmosphere. In a larger room this
finish can create anything from ultra modern chic to the feel of
a medieval banquet hall.

Some of the most popular choices include beech laminate flooring
and oak laminate flooring. You can even purchase laminate
flooring that replicates the look and feel of traditional stone
tiles making it an ever more popular choice in interior design.
All these types of floors can be purchased from flooring
suppliers with many offering discount flooring throughout the
year.

About the author:
Rami Nseir is a consultant for UK Carpets Direct, part of the
Storey Carpets Group voted "Britain's Best Carpet & href="http://www.ukcarpetsdirect.com/">Flooring Retailer"
for the fourth consecutive year.

Volvo Still Rules Estate Car Segment With New V70

Large estate cars, known for their luxury and the versatility to
accommodate a growing family, have been the best selling cars of
Volvo. Their previous models like the Volvo Duett, Volvo 245 and
the Volvo 745 have all been popular with the car manufacturer's
loyal buyer base.

And from the genes of such great estate cars come a new breed
that will further cement the company to that top spot of the
mentioned segment. The new Volvo V70 comes with so many
improvements that it seems like the Ford Motor Company owned
brand covered all the bases just like a href="http://www.swedishpartsshop.com/volvocarcover.html">Volvo
car cover does when it jackets all the parts of the vehicle.

The company has 54 years of experience in the development and
production of such vehicles and it shows in the ever improving
luxury wagons that they produce. Their confidence in their mass
produced estate car is summed up by Volvo Cars President and CEO
Fredrik Arp when he stated that, "This segment has been our
specialty ever since we invented it back in the 1950's. Our
competitors can count on us remaining number one in the future
too." He is confident that they would still be on top of the
market for a long time because of the Volvo V70 which he had
described to give "rear passengers and luggage both ride in
first class".

Their continuing dedication to producing estate cars is due to
the fact that the demand for such cars is increasing as their
performance gets better and better. The primary reason for the
increase in size of the estate car segment is the changing
preference of many car buyers which opts for these large and
versatile cars instead of the less roomy sedan. Switching to a
luxury wagon from a sedan does not sacrifice the driving
dynamics and the comfort of the occupants. The versatility of
the estate car and its much roomy interior is its best advantage
over the sedan. And today, the focus in choosing an estate car
is design and comfort which the company strived to give to their
Volvo V70. As a matter of fact, the car manufacturer even
expects that half of the number of people that will buy their
Volvo V70 will not be actually a person with a growing family.

What the new Volvo V70 brings to the table is a totally new
design brought about by the use of the design team of a new
vehicle architecture technique. For the first time in the
model's history it will sport a six-cylinder engine and it would
also offer a wide array of engine choices. Consumers can choose
from two gasoline engines - a diesel engine or a bio-ethanol
powered engine. All these engines are engineered to perform to
its highest potential with a complementing lineup of high
performance parts. The new Volvo V70 has an improved front seat
comfort over its predecessors, thanks to an improved cushioning
of the seats and ergonomically designed instruments and console.
The car also sports a high-end audio system for the user's
listening pleasure.

Versatility is what this estate car and it is evident in the
40/20/40 rear seat split configuration makes it the most
versatile and flexible vehicle of its kind, add to that a
convenient cargo loading feature. It features a sliding cargo
floor that allows for convenient loading of luggage. A power
liftgate is also an optional feature that further increases the
convenience of the user in terms of loading cargoes. To ensure
that the cargo should have a comfortable ride just like the
vehicle's passengers - every detail in the compartment and all
the accessories included are designed to give the correct
feeling of luxury and comfort.

About the author:
Glady Reign is a 32 year old is a consultant for an automotive
firm based in Detroit, Mi. she is a native of the motor city and
grew up around cars hence her expertise in the automotive field.

Planning An RV Park?

RV parks have proven to be good investments over the last few
years. That is to say if you have a wise RV park business plan.
To be a good RV park manager requires careful study of
successful RV parks.

As with most businesses it is all about location, location,
location. If you were to investigate the ten best RV parks in
America you would first find great locations. RV parks near a
resort are always going to be in demand. But an RV resort park
is going to have stiff competition because there will most
likely be other parks nearby.

Campground RV parks that are not near resorts should have plenty
of shade and a small lake. Being that there are no major
attractions nearby, interior entertainment is very important.
For example, there are Florida Bluegrass RV Parks that offer
Bluegrass Music shows and jam sessions. These are very popular
for Bluegrass Musicians. Boating, fishing and bicycling are all
good draws.

A good RV park design is also very critical. Customers will want
to stay somewhere that is comfortable and very user friendly.
You should study other RV park plans and take the best ideas
from several successful parks. The American RV park review
should help you quite a bit. Sewage, water, snack shops or
groceries that are not too high priced, and friendly
reservationists are all very important factors. Not to mention a
clean and well manicured park.

Now let us assume that you own an RV yourself and have visited
many RV parks across America. If not, then you should. The best
way to learn what works and what people want, is to get first
hand information. Visit the RV parks in Georgia and Florida.
Visit the RV parks near Disneyland, or Maryland, or New York.
Visit as many as you can before making any decisions. Make notes
on what you find inviting, and ask other campers what they like,
without being too obvious.

Now that you know what you want to build, you must have a solid
financial plan. Find a lending institute that is willing to work
with you, and has experienced business loan officers. They can
put together a plan for you and work with you as your business
grows and your need change.

It is best that you know what you are getting into before making
the leap.

About the author:
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planning to get into the RV Park industry.

Volvo C30 Continues Its Winning Ways

Since the unveiling of the Volvo C30, it has already caught the
attention of the public. Add to that the radical ad campaign
being launched by Volvo. The design of the car that departs from
the conventional boxy design that is common to Volvo cars makes
this car standout in the car manufacturer's lineup. This
standout quality of the car is complemented by a high
performance engine plus a complete lineup of safety features.
The interior is also one of the strongest selling points of the
car. This is due to the fact that the company has given much
thought to every little detail of the vehicle - from href="http://www.swedishpartsshop.com/volvocargoliner.html">Volvo
cargo liners to the technologically advanced floating
center stack.

The design and overall performance of the car makes it an award
winner. Among the accomplishments of the company's first compact
car is its winning the "Das Goldene Lenkard 2006" and the "Auto
Trophy 2006" awards and accolades. The car also won the
prestigious "Design Award 2006" making them a strong competitor
in the compact car market. Another recent success is their
winning in the readers' choice feature of the famous German
trade journal "Auto Motor Und Sport" dubbed the "Die besten
Autos 2007" or "The Best Cars of 2007". The Volvo C30 has come
to the top of the of the lower medium import class and is way
ahead of some tough rivals.

The compact car from the safety oriented car manufacturer won
hands down in the class by taking 19.1 percent of all the votes.
The most notable reason behind the popularity of the recently
unveiled car is its radical design penned by the company's
senior designer Simon Lamarre. Furthermore, the driving
experience aboard such a finely crafted machine is at par with
that of its competitors. Another reason why the car has such a
large number of admirers is its wide array of safety features
which Volvo is known for. The award is a prestigious one and
will surely help the company in marketing the Volvo C30.

The challenge which the Volvo C30 recently topped is actually
one of the classes that has been running for 31 years and it
gives awards in 10 different vehicle categories.

The competition offers readers a wide number of choices from 312
different current car models and more than 100,000 readers
participated in choosing the winner in each category. And out of
those large numbers of voters, 12.2 percent found the Volvo S80
one of the best cars in the upper medium import class. This
figure is enough to put the second generation Volvo limousine in
second place in the said class. The Volvo S80's strong
performance in the said competition is attributed to its
luxurious yet functional interior designs, driving
characteristics and smart features. And since the Volvo S80 is
also from Volvo, you can expect a lot of safety features
included in the package.

The success of both the Volvo C30 and the Volvo S80 is a good
help to the company's marketing campaign to further increase
their share in the global market. The company's dedication to
produce high performance car with eye catching designs while not
sacrificing the safety of their consumer is evident in both the
Volvo S80 and the Volvo C30. The public can only look forward to
more cars from the car maker that will have the same
award-winning characteristics that the two models already
posses. And the future is looking good with the recent release
of the latest version of the company's Volvo V70 which is
already poised to cement Volvo's place at the top of the leader
board in the estate car segment.

About the author:
Glady Reign is a 32 year old is a consultant for an automotive
firm based in Detroit, Mi. she is a native of the motor city and
grew up around cars hence her expertise in the automotive field.

Hotel Designing

What is hotel design? A discipline that takes care of the
creation of a perfect ambience for the guests is widely known as
hotel design. It is basically designing a place where clients
touch base after tiring journeys, or a hard day's work, for
which the host is paid money. Even though designing a hotel
comprises of a mere 15% of the total budget, it accounts for a
whopping 70%of its income. Hotel designs have come a long way
from their erstwhile days, with specialized architects,
builders, interior designers, contractors and suppliers pitching
in their share. Today, hotel design includes building
specialized buildings with the required amenities for the
purpose of attracting clients, or renovating an old hotel
building, or converting other structures such as palaces and
forts into a hotel. But, despite there being no consensus upon
the ideal hotel design, the fact remains that a good location
and an efficient structure are the main ingredients of an
attractive design.

Hotel design vis a vis its functions A hotel is divided into a
number of segments some of them being, restaurants, bedrooms,
suites, reception, entry lounge, laundry area etc. It is of
utmost importance that the smooth functioning of one area does
not interfere with that of the others. The noise or the movement
of people in one area should not disturb both the people
working, and the guests in other areas. For this reason, hotels
are designed inside out. This ensures good functionality.

Decide upon the theme of the hotel Before starting to design
the interiors, give a second thought to the prevalent theme that
your hotel would adhere to. There are many new trends emerging
in the design industry. Boil down your choice to a select few,
and then zero in upon the final choice. The look can vary
anywhere between grunge, international, chic, boutique, urban or
classical, but since a hotel offers a formal setting; a grunge
theme would be too bold a statement.

Adventure in design Clients worldwide have become more
demanding. They want aesthetically and creatively appealing
designs, better technology to have everything at their
fingertips, and facilities that allow them to indulge, like a
good swimming pool, an in-house gym, or a relaxing spa massage,
just a call away. Also, gone are the days of heavily formal
designs in hotels. The new breed of adventurous designers and
travelers has made the hotels rethink their set beliefs about
guest service. Business travelers have also contributed towards
the adventurous design trends in the hotel industry. They want
to be surprised or wowed each time they walk in. The reason for
a more casual ambience in hotels can also be attributed to the
need of frequent travelers to feel at home. A formal setting
definitely comes in the way of it.

The increased periodicity of renovations Only a decade back,
renovations would be carried out at a gap of five to seven
years. The periodicity has now increased to three to five years.
This has increased the workload on designers, but eased their
work because of the hoteliers' enthusiasm to experiment. It has
been noticed that more number of guests are looking forward to a
signature restaurant, with a signature chef, and a signature
menu. This has increased the possibilities in the design arena.

The hotel designer's social milieu The social milieu from which
the designer hails considerably affects the way he views the
world. The emerging concept of a global citizen has seen many
shun the local cultural ethnicity, while others are eager to
have a taste of the same. It is therefore important to have a
view of what type of guests your hotel would want to cater to,
to decide upon the designer. If the hotel wants to remain seeped
in the regional norms, and provide its gusts with an cultural
insight, a local designer, or at least one who is familiar with
the cultural background, would be the safest bet. On the other
hand, if you need to project your hotel as a boutique hotel, try
an international designer, who has experience in designing
hotels catering to guests from the world over.

The shift in focus Unlike some years ago, the cynosure of the
guest room is no more the bed, but the bathroom. The
conventional claustrophobic bathrooms are being replaced by
expanded ones, with showers instead of tubs, and quality
fixtures and finishes.

Including the guest's suggestions The suggestions of the guests
need to be paid heed to, if you want your design to be the
finest blend of functionality and aesthetics. No other inputs
hold as much importance as this one, because of the practicality
involved. Also it is the guest who is the end user of the design
and that makes him the best judge.

Conclusion The demand of business and pleasure travelers is
becoming more diverse. The hospitality industry needs to
incorporate the upcoming trends in design to cater to their
clients. It has been predicted by experts and analysts that the
future will belong to hotels with colossal construction, bigger
rooms and in room kitchens. Keeping the design simple yet
efficient is the key.

Venugopal Naidu is the business development head at href="http://www.istahotels.com" target="_blank">Ista Hotel in
Bangalore, India. Associated with Ista for the past five
years, he has been active in projecting the hotel as ahref="http://www.istahotels.com/main.html" target="_blank">
luxury five star hotel in Bangalore. Catalyzing the growing
popularity of Ista, Naidu

About the author:
A discipline that takes care of the creation of a perfect
ambience for the guests is widely known as hotel design. It is
basically designing a place where clients touch base after
tiring journeys, or a hard day's work, for which the host is
paid money.

Love Interior Decorating? Then Why Not Get An Interior Design

If you love interior decorating then an interior design job may
be just what you are looking for. Often there is no better
feeling than waking up into a home which looks professionally
designed and which actually looks like a home. Interior
designers get a great deal of comfort knowing that their
creativity has helped another individual or family to enjoy
their lives that little bit more! Also, it would give you the
chance to have a well decorated home yourself. All it really
needs is a little imagination!

How to Get Into the Interior Design Field

If you have been wondering how you could get into the interior
design field then your first step should really be to research
the education options within your area. Now, whilst you may have
imagination and you may have the talent, nobody is going to hire
you without any qualifications. It would be too much of a risk
and not many people are too trusting these days. You need to be
able to show what you can do and in order to do that you need to
first get a qualification in interior design.

Once you have completed a college or university course, you can
then focus on building up a portfolio. This is important if you
want to show what you can do. Maybe if nobody will give you a
chance, you could practice on friends and family? Usually
friends and family are more than happy for you to redecorate one
of their rooms and if they are happy with the result they may
even let you loose on the whole house! In order to create a good
portfolio you should take a picture of the room before you made
it over and then take a picture afterwards. That way it gives
people an idea of what you can do and it proves you know exactly
what you are doing.

Working For A Company or Going it alone

When you first get into the interior design field, you will
often find that you end up working for a company first. Whilst
you may go into training and education imagining being alone and
working for yourself, often it is just not that easy and you
will need to work for a company before you can branch out.
Working for a company will teach you new things and once you
have enough experience you can then branch out on your own.

Remember that it will take some money to set the business up and
also remember that all important profile too! It can take a
while to build up a profile but you can do it if you really want
to.

About the author:
Andrew Caxton is an online entrepreneur and writes for
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Home Lighting - Creating Illusions with Window Treatments

Windows come in all sizes, shapes and construction. You can
create illusions using standard curtains or other window
dressings available today. Long drapes are more formal, short
curtains tend to be more casual. You can use different styles to
add to your interior decorating, such as country, with wide
tidebacks and ruffles.

Curtains can help the following problems:

1. Small window - extend the rod beyond the window frame. This
will create the appearance of a larger window. More light will
filter through the opening.

2. Large window - Attach your rod in the normal position. Try
using tiebacks on the curtains. Use a valance.

3. Short/Tall windows - For short windows attach your rod above
the window frame. Taller windows will appear shorter if you use
a draped valance. It will soften the window.

4. View - If your purpose is to hide the view, match the window
color to your wall covering. It will reduce attention to the
window.

Today there are so many choices - Vertical blinds, miniblinds,
wood blinds, curtains, material and fabric shades, and shades of
all types. You can keep it simple or layer the materials.
Investigate the choices before you finish your room. If you give
this some forethought, you can design your area to allow for
changing window dressings each season.

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Nancy Woodward, better known as the million dollar referral
lady, is a Real Estate and Mortgage Professional. You can
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Use Interior Design Magazines For Your Interior Decorating Needs

The problem people face when it comes to finding a new look for
their home, is that there is an absolutely huge selection to
choose from. It can be a big challenge when it comes to interior
decorating and people are sometimes faced with a dilemma about
what style or theme to choose for each room.

Looking for Inspiration?

For the people who are short of ideas or inspiration, you may
find what you are looking for in an interior design magazine. As
with everything, there is a selection of these different
magazines everywhere and the thing is that it can often be
difficult even choosing the right one that you need.

It is best to look around and look at each one you see and
browse through the styles in each one. By doing this, it may be
the inspiration you need and may give you the ultimate ideas to
transform your home.

What Are The Benefits of an Interior Design Magazine?

The problem people face is that they have a lack of inspiration
and therefore go for simple designs to just make do. They may
want something original and tasteful and maybe something that is
very homely too. In the magazines, they have been designed to
feature all of the best and newest interior designs to help
people who are struggling to find something that they may like.
The great thing is that these magazines are an inexpensive
source of information and they cater for everyone's tastes.

New homeowners like to find the right look for their home and
the magazine can be a breath of fresh air to them. It can be
great to help you update any out of date décor around the home.
Some of the magazines will be catered for cutting edge décor so
if this is something you want then these magazines will be great
for you.

What Style are you after?

You may have been considering a certain décor or style before
but you didn't know where to start. The different interior
magazines can help you to achieve that certain look. You may be
after a particular magazine that can help you to achieve a more
traditional theme rather than the cutting edge décor. It could
be that you want to redesign your cottage and with an interior
magazine it will guide you and give you the ideas that you need.
Also, the best bit is that some of them even guide you through
the process of the design too.

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