Driving Notes

Are you cold? Do you find yourself yourself shivering as you get in the car on your way home from work? If so, don’t worry because we have information you never knew about! Today on Who Knew Wednesday Jess and I talked about everything you should know about cold weather clothing!

The key to cold weather dressing is layering.  There are three basic layers you need to use in this cold weather.
1. Base layer
2. Insulating layer
3. Protective layer

Your cold weather base layer lies against your skin and is primarily meant to provide the first layer of insulation and most importantly deal with moisture removal. Staying warm and active means occasionally sweating, and sweating is bad if your clothing doesn’t allow it to move out and away from your skin. Water on the skin in cold weather can turn deadly as it can lead to rapid heat loss, so ensure you use an inner layer that pulls sweat away from the body.

The job of your main insulating layer is to trap in heat.
Natural fibers like goose down and wool have excellent insulating properties. They provide a lot of heat for reasonably light weight, which is a concern for more active cold weather situations like skiing or hiking. Wool can absorb 30% of its weight and not feel wet and even continues to provide some insulation when soaked, while down loses its effectiveness when wet.

Your outer layer is the shell that keeps all the inner layers protected from the elements. It’s usually (though not always) a single layer, and doesn’t necessarily have to have any insulation.  The most important consideration for your protective layer is that it traps air and stops wind. It should also be breathable enough to allow moisture out–you don’t want your sweat trapped under your shell with you. That means that most outer layers are water-resistant but not fully water-proofed.

We received this information from the article, “A man’s Guide to Cold Weather Dressing” by Antonio Centeno.

Word of the Day
aposiopesis
noun
1. a sudden breaking off in the midst of a sentence, as if from inability or unwillingness to proceed.

Stay warm on this snowy Wednesday!
Faith

This week’s NZ Top 10 is:

10. Prodigal by Sidewalk Prophets
9. You Are Loved by Stars Go Dim
8. There is Power by Lincoln Brewster
7. Grace Wins by Mathew West
6. Feel It by TobyMac ft. Mr. Talkbox
5. Just Be Held by Casting Crowns
4. Same Power by Jeremy Camp
3. My story by Big Daddy Weave
2. The River by Jordan Feliz
1. Flawless by MercyMe

Word of the Day
offing
noun
1. the most distant part of the sea seen from the shore, beyond the anchoring ground

Have a great weekend,
Faith

Man in Snowstorm picture from discoveryeye.org

It’s freezing outside and snow has fallen and left us driving, walking, and playing in it! As much fun snow can be it can create some challenges and I know this weather stresses me out! Today for Who Knew Wednesday we shared some tips on dealing with this winter weather from theweathernetwork.com!

Most of the time we forget about our furry friends! During this cold weather we need to make sure we keep an I on our pets! Here are the tips we talked about today.

• Keep them inside: They’re just as susceptible to hypothermia as we are. Long-haired breeds have a higher tolerance, but they also have their limits.
• Check the paws: While out on a walk, their feet may suffer from the effects of snow or a cold sidewalk, like cracked or bleeding paw pads. Watch for ice accumulation between their toes also.
• Dress ’em up: Especially for short-haired breeds, a good coat can ward off the chill on a walk. Make sure your pet sweaters are always dry.
• Wipe them off: Their paws and bellies may pick up antifreeze, salt and other traces of de-icer. Wipe them down before they lick them off, risking poisoning.

This weather also gives us some challenges for driving.  We mentioned some tips that will help you prepare for the potential hazards! Here are a few tips we thought were very helpful!

• Top up fluids: Not only keep your windshield wiper fluid at a good level, make sure it’s designed to remain fluid in extreme cold conditions
• Spray your car windows with 3:1 mixture of distilled vinegar and water to prevent icing.
• Change the battery: You should do this every three years or so. With cold weather looming, that’s as good a time as any.
• Get an emergency kit: If the car breaks down on the road due to the cold, you’ll need: blankets, food and water, booster cables, flares, tire pump, and a bag of sand or cat litter (for traction), flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries, first-aid kit and plastic bags

Speaking of Emergency kits, Jess and I think they are a great idea! In case of an emergency it’s important that you are prepared for anything! Thinking ahead will help you be ready for those situations.  Here is a link that gives you tips and helps you build your own emergency kit: www.redcross.org

Jess wants will be leaving for LA Film spring of 2017! Hopefully she will work in the film industry! The Word of the Day is for her!

cineaste
noun
1. any person, especially a director or producer, associated professionally with filmmaking.

Have a safe, snowy, Wednesday!
Faith

The first Who Knew Wednesday of 2016 is all about Winter Jam 2016!  We have all the information you need to go to Winter Jam this Saturday!  If you can’t go this weekend do not fear because there are two more chances to experience this amazing event in February! Check out our website for more details wnzr.fm.

If your going this Saturday you are going to hear an amazing variety of music from unbelievable musicians.  Many members from WNZR were able to chat with Mathew West, Crowder, Lauren Daigle, Newsong, Stars Go Dim and for King and Country! Check it out at soundcloud.com/wnzr.

Today our Word of the Day is:
redintegrate
verb
1. to make whole again; restore to a perfect state; renew; reestablish

Have a great Wednesday!
Faith

Today was Who Knew Wednesday, and since tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, I thought I would talk all about different New Year’s Eve Traditions from around the world.

You can find all the ones I shared by clicking here.

Also, comment and let us know what your family’s favorite New Year’s Eve traditions are.

Our Word of the Day was petulant, an adjective meaning insolent or insulting in speech or behavior. You can read more on that here.

Also, tomorrow is the last day for the Festival of Trees. Head on over to the Floral Valley Community Center in Apple Valley anytime from 2 pm- 8 pm tomorrow to see all the decorated trees and vote for your favorite. $1 gets you two voting tickets, and each food item donated gets you one voting ticket.

Have an awesome Wednesday evening!

-Jess