Shopping Like Sarah Palin: Hot Season Clothes

Shopping Spree for Sarah Palin: Free Clothes, hair styling and accessories

What was wrong with Sarah Palin's old clothes? What was wrong with her Alaska fashion sense? Do not ask me. Ask John McCain, his wife and the Republican Party. Apparently, they wanted her to have a personal wardrobe reform. She needed new clothes as the Senator has been answering questions about the $150,000 shopping spree. "Palin needed clothes. They will be donated to charity after the elections," answered John McCain. The Republican Party found it necessary to change her clothes and make her more like chic so the guys, married men can come to the rallies. They wanted her to become a MAGNET BABE for the Vote on November 4. And come, the guys have come to the political gatherings. I read about a guy who got up at 2 A.M. to do his work in order to be able to finish on time and take time off. That is what new looks can give you, a strong following that will bring out the vote.

Smart Fortwo's Pros and Cons, Highs and Lows

Smart ForTwo's Pros and Cons, Highs and Lows:

American drivers are forced to change habits. In troves, they are downgrading to small that is cute, as in small houses and small cars. A whole range of small vehicles offered by various companies are coming to fill the void or meet the new needs. Smart ForTwo is one of these vehicles. Toyota has the new iQ in addition to Toyota Yaris. Honda has the Fit.

It is cute, but is it safe? This review will help answer this question.

Pros: Fuel economy, ease of parking, turning circle, access

Lows: Transmission, Acceleration, ride, lack of agility, noise, premium fuel, short warranty, controls, susceptible to crosswinds, expensive for what you get.

Top Small Cars That Save Gas and Help You Save

Small Cars You Want to Know About Besides the Toyota iQ

Toyota Scion by Toyota Motor Inc topped the list of most reliable cars in Consumer Reports' annual Vehicle Reliability rankings. Honda Motor Co's Acura and Honda lines ranked righ behind Scion followed by Toyota nameplate and Toyota's luxury Lexus. The top 10 slops of the rankings are occupied by Asian names. Chrysler was mentioned. So far, Ford's small vehicles such as Ford Focus, have been mentioned as reliable. The American car companies have a stiff hill to climb.

The small cars that did well are: xD, Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Elantra, Mini Cooper Clubman and Honda Civic. It appears that Nissan Versa did not fare that well.

Honda Wants You for the Gas-Free Hydrogen FCX Clarity

Apply to be the First to Drive the Car of the Future, Hydrogen-powered Honda FCX Clarity

With the current economy, drivers are doing anything they can to save on gas. For sure, they are downgrading from the Supersized SUVs. They are trading in the likes of Ford 150s, Dodge Durango Trucks, Chevrolet Silverado etc. They are embracing economic vehicles such as the Toyota Yarris, the Honda Fit, the Chevrolet Veo, the Mini Cooper and others. Now Toyota even has the Toyota iQ.

Honda Motor Co.'s new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, is estimated to get the equivalent of 74 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving. And it is stylish and smooth. According to many industry insiders, the Clarity opens a window into the possible. It is the combination of environmental responsibility and zero emissions with a fun, hip ride.

The gasoline-free vehicle has had a lot of buzz lately. And drivers are thankful to Honda for giving them a glimpse into the future. So far, debuted in July, the Clarity is available for lease. Honda Motor Co. is leasing about 200 of the cars to customers in Southern California during the next three years.

Everyone hopes that the battered economy and credit contraction will not keep drivers and car enthusiasts from this major technological advance. This car should get out of the auto shows. The question that is on everyone's mind is wether there are enough hydrogen fueling stations.

Honda Motor is offering three-year leases to a select few for $600 a month, which includes maintenance and collision coverage.

Who can afford this car? What are its features?

Since it is going to be leased in Southern California, expect a few stars to drive the hydrogen FCX Clarity. It offers quiet, steady acceleration, high torque and a 280-mile range.

Honda says the performance is on par with a similar-size car powered by a 2.4-liter engine, and it should know, as the 2008 Accord LX has just such an engine. The comparison is apt. The FCX motor produces 134 horsepower and 189 pound-feet of torque; the Accord’s in-line four makes 177 horsepower and 161 pound-feet. The Clarity weighs nearly 3,600 pounds, and while that is 400 pounds lighter than its predecessor, the Accord is some 300 pounds lighter yet. The wheelbases of the Clarity and Accord are identical at 110.2 inches.

The fuel cell combines hydrogen with oxygen to make electricity. The electricity then powers the electric motor, which in turn propels the vehicle. Water is the only byproduct the FCX Clarity leaves behind.

Roll over the numbered steps to learn about each stage of the process.

1. Hydrogen tank – Stores hydrogen
2. V Flow fuel cell stack – Generates electricity
3. Lithium-ion battery – Stores electricity
4. Power Drive Unit (PDU) – Governs electrical flow
5. Electric drive motor – Propels vehicle

Toyota iQ: Hottest Product and Great Gift Idea

Toyota wants you to know about its new car. It is looking for cute, fashionable drivers and owners who are willing to pay top dollar for a small car that makes you chic.

Toyota iQ makes small beautiful. Here is what you need to know about this new car. I saw it, liked it and am waiting for one.

Hot New Products to Look For This Holiday Season: From Hot Dresses to Toyota iQ and T-Mobile G1 Smartphones

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Google Android Was Born: T-Mobile G1 is Now Available for Sale

The true smartphone that is going to compete against Apple iPhone has arrived. G1 is knocking on iPhone G3 now.

T-Mobile, headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., will officially launch the G1 at its retail stores in 95 cities across the United States Wednesday, many of which will open early at 8 a.m. for the release of the $179 handset, and as many as 1.5 million existing T-Mobile customers have reportedly pre-ordered the devices. But for one night only, a couple hundred customers who lined up outside the telecom provider's store at Market and 3rd streets in downtown San Francisco had the 3G-enabled smartphone all to themselves.

What do you need to know about G1?

The T-Mobile G1 is available with a two-year voice and data agreement. Support for Web-based services from Mountain View, Calif.-based Google includes popular apps like Gmail and Google Maps, and the G1's full HTML Web browser is already winning rave reviews. In addition to T-Mobile's 3G network, the G1 has built-in support for the telecom's Edge network, as well as WiFi and GPS.

The new smartphone, 4.6 inches by 0.6 inches and weighing 5.6 ounces, has a 3.2-inch HVGA touchscreen but also sports a QWERTY keyboard, unlike the iPhone. It featurs a 3.2 megapixel camera and a microSD card slot.

The G1 lacks a video player, although there was already a free one in the Market by the time I tested the phone. The YouTube app works exactly as advertised, while the 3MP camera boasts auto-focus and takes decent (if not awe-inspiring) snapshots. There's no video recorder, but someone's bound to build one for the Market.