Monday, July 28, 2008

Black Emo Hairstyles Photo Gallery

black hair

black hair styles
If you are looking for an all black emo hairstyle pictures, check out these diverse looks. Whether you want that sophisticate chic look, a natural do, sleek or just wanna look exotic and mysterious. You will be amazed by the many different hairstyles for black emo hair that are available. SammyxMariiie Gallery will help you pick an emo or scene hairstyle that is perfect for you. No blondes, no highlights, just black.

Friday, July 25, 2008

X Files Tattoos


I am the biggest fan of the X-Files EVER and in anticipation of the movie I Want To Believe coming out tonight, I posted about X-Files tattoos on Fun Vampires (my permanent home for bad tattoo postings).

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Volkswagen Routan


Volkswagen’s latest Minivan (formerly known as a People carrier), the Routan, is designed to fit perfectly into the European car market in terms of quality, design and technology. It will, however, only be available in the Americas and will be made in a Chrysler factory in Windsor Canada.
Volkswagen are determined to keep the Routan as a real, European VW even if it will never cross the Atlantic (officially anyway).
A quick glance at the specification of the Routan and it becomes clear that Volkswagen have worked very hard at making their Minivan totally different from anything similar that will be leaving the Chrysler factory. Features include:~ 12V power outlets, ABS, air conditioning, auto-dip interior rear view mirror, Bluetooth connectivity, ESP, heated seats, hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA), keyless entry with remote start, multi-function steering wheel, power lift tailgate, rear park assist, rear seat entertainment system (which includes a hard-drive based music centre, MP3 and USB connectivity, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio, a DVD player and up to two nine inch roof mounted flat screen monitors capable of independent operation!), touch screen Sat Nav, under floor storage and xenon headlamps.
The Routan is no shrinking violet; it is 5.14m long, 1.95m wide and 1.75m tall and comes with a choice of 2 V6 petrol motors ~ either 3.8 or 4 litre. Neither of these engines nor the 6 speed automatic transmission are Volkswagen units and this seems very strange indeed. For a company that produces excellent TDI engines and DSG transmissions it seems a little strange to be trusting reliability and economy to Chrysler.
Internally there is no doubt that the Routan is a European creation (well a creation of a European company at least), externally it is a similar story, mechanically it is different and this may make-or-break Volkswagen’s first minivan in America and Canada foray for years.
With pricing expected to start at under US$25,000 there is good scope for typical Volkswagen sales figures but one does wonder how well received the T5 would be ~ especially with the wide selection of engines and transmissions it offers. The Routan may be a tow-in-the-water before a truly European Minivan appears in Volkswagen dealerships on the other side of the Atlantic.

AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport Touring



German BMW tuning specialist AC Schnitzer are held in high regard worldwide for their impressive ability to improve and uprate standard BMWs. Their latest 5 series creation, the ACS5 is a perfect example of their craft; offering those who demand more from their standard M5 Estate exactly that: a lot more!
The impressive BMW V10 engine in the ACS5 is tuned and tweaked to produce and exemplary 552PS instead of the standard 507PS. The increase in power is found by fitting an improved exhaust system (including new manifolds) as well as some clever alterations to the engine mapping ~ which also includes removal of the top speed limiter too. Top speed is approximately 198mph which is quick for a sports car, stunning for a practical Estate car!
As a tyre company once mentioned, power is nothing without control and the ACS5 benefits from testing at the local racetrack, not just any racetrack though! Schnitzer undertake all their suspension testing at the Nürburgring.
AC Schnitzer have improved and upgraded the ACS5 to cope with not only the extra power but extra speed too. Forged 20 inch wheels cover 8 pot front callipers that give truly remarkable braking capabilities. The suspension benefits from new springs and an aluminium strut brace, keep all things handling firm and business like.
An appealing and subtle styling package compliments the extra power supplied by the monstrous V10, small carbon lower front spoilers help guide extra air into the intercoolers and radiator. The rear diffuser helps keep airflow smooth from the rear of the car, as does an unobtrusive roof spoiler lip.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Just when we said "we're back".....

.... we weren't.

Medical issues laid the blogging staff low, very low indeed but now we're nearly all up and about again and searching for interesting stories and sitting in interesting cars.
We'll try and catch up with articles that never quite made it through cyberspace for the rest of this week then German Cars Blog will be back on track publishing posts about everything car related that's German, or nearly German at least!

We hope to have this blog back to its fast and informative best by the end of the week. Thanks for visiting, we hope you found it informative and quick to read.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Simple Steps in Fighting Excessive Hairfall

Having excessive falling hair is a condition that is commonly shared by a lot of people. Many factors contribute to this, such as stress and tension, poor diet and malnutrition, hormonal imbalance, over-processing of the hair, and frequent use of styling products and chemicals, to name a few. Just because it is a common condition does not mean that it should be ignored and left untreated. If you allow the condition to persist, you might find yourself dealing with bigger problems in the future, such as hair loss and baldness. If you suffer from excessive hair fall, here are some simple steps to follow in order to arrest the problem.

Reassess your diet and eating habits. Make sure that you are providing your body with the right amount of vitamins and nutrients. Eat a lot of food rich in protein and Vitamins B and E, as these promote the growth of healthy and lustrous hair.

Avoid combing or brushing your hair when it is wet and refrain from putting it up on a ponytail or a tight bun. Hair is at its weakest when wet and brushing or combing it makes it prone to splitting and breakage. Fixing your hair up in a very tight hairstyle may also cause unnecessary damage to the hair follicles and may result to hair loss.

Lastly, always keep your scalp clean and free of dirt or product buildup. Wash it on a daily basis to get rid of dirt, grime, excess sebum, and styling product buildup. Massage it every so often to aid in the circulation of blood to the scalp. This allows the scalp and the hair follicles to breathe and to stimulate the growth and production of healthy hair.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Emo Anime FanArts

emo art

I recently ran across a German website that has some really interesting emo fanarts.