Larson Electronics Mangalight Supports US Troops with Spotlights and Flashlights

by: Magnalight

Larson Electronics Magnalight worked with family members to equip US soldiers in Iraq with high power lighting products to detect and destroy roadside bombs and snipers. SFC Henk's group in Iraq based Camp HIT clear roadside bombs and IEDs for other units admist sniper fire and uncooperative local forces. Family members contacted Larson Electronics, who matched family support with 24 volt spotlights, remote control spotlights, HID flashlights and vehicle mount spotlights with magnetic bases. Within 10 days, nearly $10,000 worth of lighting products were on their way to Iraq courtesy of Larson Electronics, family members and concerned community members.

Flower Mound, Texas (PRWeb) November 18, 2006 -- Larson Electronics Magnalight worked with family members to equip US soldiers in Iraq with high power lighting products to detect and destroy roadside bombs and snipers. SFC Randy Henk's group in Iraq, based at Camp HIT, clear roadside bombs and IEDs for other units amidst sniper fire and uncooperative local forces. Family members contacted Larson Electronics, who matched family support with 24 volt spotlights, remote control spotlights, HID flashlights and vehicle mount spotlights with magnetic bases. Within 10 days, nearly $10,000 worth of lighting products were on their way to Iraq courtesy of Larson Electronics, family members and concerned community members.

SFC Randy Henk's group is in need of various supplies including military spotlights and military searchlights. Known for weekly editorial contributions in a local Chicago newspaper (http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/henk/index.h tml), SFC Henk's group performs IED search and detonation missions. IEDs are explosive devices cloaked as common roadside objects, designed to surprise and kill American troops in Iraq. While avoiding insurgent sniper fire, SFC Henk's group works to find IEDs and perform controlled detonations so other units can move safely through the area. SFC Henk indicated in his last article that he was in need of equipment and supplies for his unit at Camp Hit.

Larson Electronics Magnalight was contacted initially by Melisa Roche, whose brother, Daniel Roche, also serves in that unit in Camp Hit. "We sent some email back and forth with SFC Henk and determined that he was looking for around 50 lights to outfit 8 up-armored vehicles," said Rob Bresnahan, President of Larson Electronics. "We have several products that are deployed throughout Iraq that meet his needs. We sent over a couple cases of our HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights with magnetic base this morning."

Community members reading SFC Henk's article have also contacted Larson Electronics Magnalight and purchased spotlights for the unit. Larson Electronics matched the purchase of every 2 HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights with one free HML-5M 24 volt military spotlight. Larson Electronics also contributed some new high power HID spotlights and flashlights. We would like to thank the following community/family members, including:

Mark Bohne purchased 2 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights. These spotlights were sent 11/8/06

Colette McGrath, from Chicago, IL, purchased 1 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlight. This spotlight was sent 11/8/06.

Rose Decosimo, from Signal Mountain, TN, purchased 6 of the GL-3049-24-M wireless remote control spotlights with magnetic base and ring terminal connections to outfit each vehicle. These spotlights will be sent 11/15/2006.

Trisha McDonnell, from Chicago, Illinois, purchased a GL-3049-24-M wireless remote control spotlights with magnetic base and ring terminal connections. This spotlight was sent on 11/13/2006.

The Boyle Troop, including Jim, Peg, Meghan, Marc, Fiona, Grace, Ethan, Niamh, Kathleen, Quinn, Siobhan, Seamus, Beth and Packy purchased 2 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights. These spotlights were sent on 11/13/06.

Kyle Nemetz, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin purchased 12 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights. These units were sent on 11/13/06. Kyle's company, Harvard Factory Automation (http://www.hfaconveyors.com) also donated a variety of other tools, including cordless drills, sealants, cobalt bits, wire connectors, etc.

Liane Roche, Melisa Roche and Jane Swensen purchased 2 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights. The spotlights were sent on 11/13/06. Mike Roche (Uncle Mike, Aunt Susan and Cassidy) purchased 4 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights. The spotlights were sent on 11/15/06.

Aileen Omalley, from Chicago, IL, purchased a GL-3049-24-M wireless remote control spotlights with magnetic base and ring terminal connections. This spotlight was sent on 11/13/06.

Patrick Roche purchased 1 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights. This spotlight will be sent 11/15/06.

Larson Electronics contributed 14 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights, 1 of the HML-6M 12/24 Volt HID military spotlights, 1 of the Rechargeable HID flashlight and some t-shirts and hats.

"Once we had reached the quantity of lighting products that SFC Henk was looking for, we decided to throw in some of our new high powered High Intensity Discharge spotlights," Rob stated. "These lights project a beam nearly 2,200 feet. The bulbs do not use a filament so they have proven very durable, since there is no filament to break. Plus, they have a lifespan of more than 5,000 hours. We have had reports from Iraq that the lighting color is very natural and thus very effective in locating IEDs. I wanted to take a moment and thank one of our suppliers, Bob Rinaldi with Acro Lights, for their contribution towards the HID spotlights and flashlights."

Larson Electronics produces several 24 volt military spotlight models that would be effective in searching for IEDs and snipers. HML-5M 24 volt military spotlight features a 100 pound grip magnetic base and mounts anywhere on most military vehicles and weapons, including the .50 caliber and M4 automatic guns. With over 7,000 of these deployed in Iraq, the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlight has proven very durable and reliable. Today, it is standard issue for the Special Forces' EOF kits.

Larson Electronics released the HML-6M 12/24 Volt HID military spotlight last month. Featuring an HID lamp that produces 20 million candlepower and 200 pound grip magnetic base, this heavy duty military spotlight has been well received in the field. The light produces a color range of 4300K, which has proved effective in locating IEDs due to the natural color it provides.

Larson Electronics Magnalight also has magnetic mount remote control spotlights. These wireless remote control spotlights enable the operator to control the pan and tilt of the spotlight from 150 feet away in any direction. Soldiers can control the light from inside the vehicle or have the light point at their work area away from the vehicle. The GL-3049-24-M wireless remote control spotlight with magnetic base features a 24 volt remote controlled, motorized spotlight with a 200 pound grip magnetic base and 21 foot cord with ring terminals. The beam reaches 800 feet into the distance. This light can be installed and operational in minutes.

In total, 47 lights have been sent to SFC Randy Henk's unit in less than 10 days.

Watch PC Online TV free - How to download Free Online TV into your PC

by: Robert Kutt

1. How to download an online TV software for PC or laptop Computer

There are hundreds of internet TV software being sold online. Some of these software offers anywhere between 1000 to 10,000 TV channels from around the world. It’s however a big gamble to select a good one. Most of these softwares don’t have good quality picture and sound and are simply not worth your money.

Once you have identified a good software, you can visit their checkout page for payment details. Most of these programs are retailed at low cost. On the payment page, they will request your card details and once done you are directed to a download page.

The actual download of the pc TV software takes anywhere between 2 -5 minutes. Since this is a digital product, downloading it is just like any other operating software or antivirus that you have done before.

On downloading the online pc TV software, you can now save it in your computer and it will automatically create a short cut on your desktop. You will be using the shortcut to open the pc TV software once you need to watch internet TV.

2. What your Computer Need before you get pc satellite TV software installed

Most of the computer online TV softwares will work seamlessly with your computer. Chances are that your pc or laptop is ready to receive and broadcast world TV over the internet. One of the softwares that I have used for the some time now operates with all versions of Windows operating system from Win 2000.

Your computer RAM (Random Access Memory) needs to be atleast 520mb to enable your computer to have enough virtual memory to run the video files. Anything less will make your computer drag and give you a ‘not enough virtual memory’ error every time you try to run the satellite TV software.

A speed of 300Mhz is required for your computer pc or laptop to run the pc satellite TV software. This speed is necessary as it needs to be a match to your recommended internet connection. A better speed on your computer will ensure you have no problems accessing the internet TV channels.

You can view online TV on flat screen LCD or tube-type monitor. Both will give you desired results although the flat screen tends to make things a little fly. Most people enjoy watching online TV on flat screen LCD monitors. The normal type computer monitor will however do fine and you need not strain yourself buying a flat screen. I don’t use one personally.

Your computer CPU (Central Processing Unit) should be atleast Pentium III and above although Pentium II would also be fine. This need get you worried as most computers bought in the last three years should be three and above.

The software is compatible with most Windows operating system from WIN 2000. All the newer Windows i.e Windows 2003, XP and Vista provide you with easier toolbars.

The software will play with the default media player which comes together with your original software. However you might want to download the newer versions of other media players like VLC, NERO, Power DVD or Windows media player version 11. The windows media player version 11 will give you better sound and picture control. All the above media players are free to download from the internet whichever one you choose.

You will also need a high speed internet connection to download good quality online TV on to your pc. The best is broadband internet service. Cable connection seems to work best with online TV streaming although the wireless broadband also does the job fine.

Finally, you will need to get a good online TV software like PC 2007 Elite Edition. This particular one is retailed online at around $49.95 for a one time life time membership.

Ways to watch free satellite TV on your pc or Laptop

There are several ways out there that you can be able to watch satellite TV online without the monthly charges. Some of these ways range from the completely free to others where you have to pay alittle amount as a start fee. Of course each of them have their own advantages and disadvantages.

1. Free TV online websites: this is the most popular and absolutely free way to watch online TV. There are many websites out there that offer online TV. All one needs to do is have a high speed internet connection and you are good to go. These internet TV websites are designed in such a way that they list languages and counties of which they have TV stations from.

This is the first information you get on the websites home page. You will have stations listed either by language or region say, Arabic online TV, English online TV, online French TV or by regions for example north American online TV, African internet TV, Asia online TV or Europe web TV.

After selecting the region or the language you wish to watch TV in, you will get a list of world TV stations available in that language or region. The rest is just clicking and watching your choice online TV station.

The only problem with this form of watching online TV is that it is usually too busy to get through to watch even five minutes of television broadcasting. The demand for really free online TV is so high world wide that the requests that come to these websites servers are too high for them to cope. The result- the websites are perennially out of reach.

2. Watching TV from Computer PC TV Cards: This is another ways of converting your computer pc or laptop to a TV. This method of watching TV on pc uses a computer hardware card called a TV card. These are small gizmos fixed at the rear of your pc slots and have ports for the speakers’ outlet, the aerial, the remote control and a radio tuner antennae.

The computer TV card also comes with installation software and usually uses its own drivers to play TV or radio channels.

The pc TV cards are designed such that they can work anywhere in the world. All one needs to do after installation is to scan the TV stations located in the country you live in and the software captures them automatically. This means it will mostly broadcast in your computer, the normal TV stations available in your region and not those from outside the country.

PC TV cards require external aerial fixed and mounted on rooftops for easy reception of TV and radio waves. Once installed all you will need to do is scan the TV channel and save them on your computers with respective numbers like 1, 2, 3. Later you will only need to come back and click on the channel numbers that you personally saved each channel.

Watching TV on pc using this method is good for people who don’t want to buy extra TV sets for themselves but wouldn’t mind having a cheaper option for themselves. The PC TV cards cost anywhere between $20-$50.

3. Installation of pc TV softwares: This is possibly the latest way of watching online TV which involves downloading a pc TV software online. The software is basically a collection of thousands on international online TV channels in as many languages. Some softwares offer 1000 plus channels while there are others which offer 10,000 online TV channels.

The online TV softwares are designed such that the user tool bar is an easy interface to use. Same as the online TV websites, the country TV stations are listed in their respected areas and all one needs to do is choose the country and TV station desired. I have later in this article described this method of watching satellite online free TV in detail.

The biggest advantage with this method of watching TV online is that you can virtually watch TV from any country and from any where in the world. All one needs is high speed internet connection to watch local TV stations even in far away places for work or leisure. It has basically made TV become mobile and accessible everywhere.

Download online pc satellite TV software-Who needs it?

Well there are many people right now searching to download the internet TV software. The reasons for downloading the software will definitely depend on what need one has. While others download a pc TV software for music videos other will download it to watch news channels while still others might just need to watch old TV shows and movies online.

Still others are staying in another country besides their own and would like to watch local TV stations and radio and in their own language. I have listed the categories of people that mostly download the net TV software below. Basically you will know you need a web TV software for pc if you fall in the below category.

1. If you are a sports fanatic and cant get a chance to watch your favorite sport at home or I the office. The convenience of satellite online TV on your computer is that you can watch TV while you work. Rather work while you are still watching TV or listening to music from the online free radio stations.
2. If you are locked up in a foreign country for work or leisure and would want to get home news and TV shows right wherever you are in the bundus of the world. Ask the missionaries and charity aid workers. They too download the pc TV 2007 elite edition software for their computers.
3. If you want to avoid fighting for the only family TV that you bought, well, a couple of years ago and have been thinking replacement for more than six months now. It will serve you good to have one more TV without really going to buy a set. You save quite some money here given the low cost of downloading online TV software on your computer or laptop.
4. If you frequently travel away from home to other far was places but that have an internet connection. You might want to try downloading the pct v software into your laptop. Traveling for work, mission or leisure needs to no longer be a black out on your home country news.
5. If you are living in a foreign country where the TV stations are in different language. Online TV softwares are also suitable for people that have immigrated to other countries like the USA, UK, France, Germany and others. With the use of a pc TV software, you will be able to watch your own country’s TV stations and in your own language including Arabic online TV, French online eTV, Russian TV online, Germany online eTV and others.
6. People who have no time to sit around in the family TV room while work piles away in their study or home office. With the pc 2007 elite edition software, you are able to watch your favourite TV shows online as you work on the computer. You can actually minimize the TV window on your computer monitor and place it at the corner of the screen for that 2-5 minute glance of the important news items, shows or movies.
7. For people that may want to watch some adult xxx TV online shows and movies, the TV software offers total privacy to do so. Since the software is downloaded to your own personal computer, no one can access it without your permissions. In addition you will be able to watch it behind closed doors in your home office since it will not interfere with everybody else’s TV viewing on the family TV.
8. If you sometimes get bored with your work at the office by doing the monotonous grind everyday from 9 to five. Satellite TV on pc online provides you with a good escape to sneak in a few minutes off work. What’s more is that you can also listen to your favorite music online without necessarily opening the TV. The choice of music you can listen to while working is so vast with over 1000 radio channel and music stations dedicated to rock, gospel, country, jam, R & B, Rap, Hip Hop and others.
9. If you want to watch uncensored TV programs and news channels from around the world. Most Americans know that what they watch on television is usually heavily controlled by Uncle Sam. This amounts to brainwash folks. There is nothing that puts you in real picture than hearing news items from the horse’s mouths i.e. the local TV stations where it is actually happening.
10. If you want to watch TV shows online that are never shown in normal TV stations. For reasons of ethics, society morals and standards, there are so many TV shows, movies and films that will never see the light of day in your normal TV network like FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN. However with international online TV, you can rest assured that you will be able to watch a lot of other interesting TV programs like hunting TV online, adult porn TV, car racing, extreme sports, traditional monk martial arts online, karate, kickboxing Thailand online TV etc.
11. If you are just different and want to things your own way and try out new things. I mean why watch TV in the sitting room while you can download an online TV software right in your laptop or computer.

I need to warn you here that there are many fake online TV software scams out the in the internet. There are also a very few others that actually deliver internet TV on your pc or laptop. The trick is to know which one will and which won’t give you good on line TV viewer ship. I would recommend software that im currently using called pc 2007 elite edition. This service is offered by a reputable online TV company “Satellite TV to PC’.

The company retails the software at a one time start up cost of $49.95 which gives you a lifetime membership. Once you download this online TV package for computers, you will be able to browse and watch over 3000 TV channels and also listen to over 1000 online radio stations. Its well worth your money.

Talk Without Falling Short Of Credit With Pay Monthly Phones

by: Thomas Rivers

Most of the mobile phone users, not merely in UK but through out the globe face a common problem. It is regarding their high monthly mobile phone bills. The mobile phones have become such an integral part of our every day lives that neither we can think of dispensing with it, completely, nor do we want to carry on with the high mobile phone bills. In such a vicious situation, pay monthly phones come as a relief for all those mobile phone users, who want to escape from the present tormented situation. The pay monthly deals are available on the most advanced mobile phone handsets from the reputed manufacturers, so that there is no need for the users to compromise over his desires. In addition to all this, there will be no issue of running out of credit. You can keep a close eye to your monthly mobile phone bills. Let us explore minute details of what exactly this plan is and why you should order pay monthly phones. The pay monthly mobile phones are one of the two most popular deals in the UK. It is quite a simple mode to keep track on your monthly expense of mobile phones. As per the pay monthly deals, you will be offered a bill on the monthly basis, which would comprise the record of the calls you have made along with the additional features. You are supposed to pay the mobile phone bill, in the given time. In case, you fail to repay the loan amount in the fixed period, then you will be liable to some late fee. As per the pay monthly phones, you are required to sign a contract to avail unlimited talk time. You are free to make use of the additional payable features of the phone, according to your own wish. These mobile phone deals turn the whole affair in to a lucrative one. You can save a lot of money on your monthly mobile phones. The best part of the pay monthly mobile phones deals is that you can avail these deals on the mobile phones of your choice.

Firefly Phones Vs. Kajeet Phones

by: Emi Light
You may have heard all about the new crop of cell phones geared especially to kids. They are full of features that your kids will love, as well as features you’ll love as a parent. Two of the popular cell phones for children are Firefly phones and Kajeet Phones. In order to make your decision you’ll want to do a little research. There are features prevalent in one phone that may not be in another phone. Think about your needs as a parent, and your child’s needs to pick the cell phone that will work best for your family. Firefly Phones The Firefly phone is a fairly simple cell phone for kids. It does not have a keypad, but just five buttons. There is also no camera or some other things you may be used to having on your own phone. That is ok with younger children who will just be happy they have their own phone! One feature your children will love is that the covers of the phone are interchangeable. If they want a blue phone one day and a red phone the next, it is a simple matter of changing a “skin.” This sort of customization is exactly what children need, and a Firefly phone provides this. You will like the Firefly Kids cell phone because there are two designated buttons for your child to call you. That is a huge plus if your child has a hard time remembering numbers or needs to call quickly in case of an emergency. Another huge plus is that there is an emergency button for one-touch phone calls to 911. That definitely adds some peace of mind for the safe use of children’s cell phones! The Firefly cell phone is a great choice for you if you like simplicity. There is a phone book and other helpful features, but nothing that gets in the way of this being a very useful cell phone for children. If your children are keen on the idea of being able to send text messages to their friends, they will not be able to do so with the Firefly mobile phone. Again, they may be so excited with having their very own phone that they may not even notice. The Firefly offers a prepaid plan and one with a contract. Parents who want to maintain control of how long their children are talking on the phone will want to buy the Firefly prepaid phone rather than the version with a contract. Pros of the Firefly Cell Phone Simple, 5 button navigation Emergency Mom and Dad buttons One touch 911 Button Prepaid or Contract Plans Changeable Skins Cons of the Firefly Cell Phone No ability to Text Message May be Too Simple for Some Has a Small Learning Curve Kajeet Phones Another option in the world of cell phones for kids comes from Kajeet Phones. A Kajeet phone allows parents to provide all of the limitations on the child’s phone, rather than the company making a more limited cell phone. A Kajeet cell phone has the Kajeet Navigator. This is a web software application. Another unique part of the Kajeet phone is the Configurator. This is a Web-based application that you can get to from your home computer. In the Configurator, parents can set approved and blocked numbers. This is especially important if you want to maintain safe use of cell phones for children. For parents who are especially concerned, you can also view sent and received calls. This can be important if you’re worried that your child is contacting something they should not be. Kajeet phones seem to be geared toward helping children learn how to live in the real world. One way they do this is by having wallets in the Configurator. In these wallets, your kids can earn how to manage their money and the amount that is going into the cell phone plan. Kajeet is a pre-paid service, so it is a great learning tool for your children to see how many minutes they have left and come up with better ways they could be using them. Your kids will want a Kajeet phone because they’ve recently partnered with Nickelodeon! They can get ring tones, games, and images all with a Nickelodeon theme. So many children love Spongebob and Rugrats that they’ll flip for this service. Kajeet phones allow for text messaging which is all the rage among kids and teenagers these days. The main goal of the Kajeet service seems to be teaching kids responsibility, while still giving them a great full-featured cell phone for children. Pros of the Kajeet Phone Full Featured Parents decide how much or how little freedom their children have. Nickelodeon themes Text messaging capability Teaches Responsibility Cons of the Kajeet Phone May offer too much freedom Not as easy to use for younger children Has a learning curve Which Phone is Right for My Child? Firefly phones and Kajeet Phones are both wonderful in their own way. Weigh the pros and cons of each to make your decision. Regardless of which cell phone you choose, your child will thank you and you will feel great for taking part in safe use of cell phones for children.

Electronic Graphic Organizers for Brainstorming

by: Ajeet Khurana

The teachers of the world invariably stay away from technology when it comes to teaching their students. They had to stay extremely organized in order to produce easy to understand graphs, charts, and other forms of graphic learning material. If a graph got messed up during an exercise or lecture, they were out of luck and had to move on and start again on a fresh sheet. Now, that isn't the case anymore. New electronic graphic organizers are available which make life much easier for teachers and help students to learn far more effectively.

SmartDraw Electronic Graphic Organizer

SmartDraw has a new piece of software that offers full capability for teachers who have little idea of the computer. Instead of just going along with the old, bland templates of the past, teachers can now create graphic organizers with this software. They can take previous examples and make the necessary modifications in order to ensure that their students get the point.

This product is one of the most revolutionary ones on the market because of some of its teacher-friendly functions. They get to choose from more than one hundred of what SmartDraw refers to as "SmartTemplates", which are specially designed applications that can be changed and quickly saved by a teacher. In addition to that, the product is easily obtainable. With a quick download, you will have the software. After that, you will be on your way to creating top notch applications for teaching and presentations using this software.

MatchWare Open Mind 2

Also taking the electronic market by storm is MatchWare, who has introduced its new Open Mind 2 organizing product. This software is a professional looking mind mapping application that enables you to create your own professional looking presentations with a lot of ease. With this new software, ideas can be turned into great looking graphic presentations in the matter of a little while. That flexibility and quickness is important for those people that do not have too many spare minutes.

This product has drawn rave reviews from many of the customers who have had a chance to get their hands on it. It allows for quick use and it one of the easiest systems to follow. Because it is fully compatible with Microsoft Windows and it has full integration properties, there should be no problem getting it up and running. The only problem with this product is figuring out which of the many applications to use. From the mind mapping software to the time table making ability, there is always a new feature to try out.

Just like other electronic graphic organizers, MatchWare Open Mind 2 can be quickly downloaded on the Internet with little trouble. This means that you can be creating great looking documents not too long after you bring home the product.

Tinderbox

For those folks that want a highly functional piece of software that is both powerful and easy to use, Tinderbox is a great option. When compared to the other programs on the market, this one is extremely deep and has a lot of capability. Though it may not be as flashy as some of its competitors, this piece of software is a stolid worker if you want your job done. Regardless of what kind of graphic presentation that you need to put together, there is an application within Tinderbox that will help you create it.

Tinderbox prides itself on providing products that are easy to use and state of the art. The product comes with a great deal of assistance in case you happen to run into any snags along the way. Because of the depth and overall capability of the application, you might end up having some questions about various features. That is all right, as there is included a help section which should give you your answers.

Tinderbox also claims that its product is one of the fastest on the market. There are features included in this product that make it very easy to get work done quickly. You won't be waiting around when you see that some work must get done.


These three products are some of the top electronic organizers on the web today. Each one offers something that is unique and can help bring something special to any presentation. When you are looking to get across a point involving some data, how do you achieve that then through visual, good looking presentation material? With a lightning quick download of any of these products, you can be on the way to creating terrific presentations that will surprise even you. Regardless of whether you are teaching English to a bunch of 7th graders or presenting a business proposal to a set of new clients, you will find great use in these products.