Review: ila Dusk and ila Pebble Personal Alarms

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I was contacted by Ila security and recently received an ila Dusk alarm and an ila Pebble.
Here are my thought on both products:

ila Dusk
It Is a thing of sleek beauty. At first glance it resembles an mp3 player and could easily be worn as a pendant around the neck ,on your belt loop, on your purse, keys etc. The graphic designs are thoughtful, this ain’t no Fox40 whistle! So users should not feel out of place or too ‘obvious’ carrying one around.Besides looks it really does pack a punch. Remove the pin and it will
emit a high frequency (130dB) female scream for help for a total of 10
mins. The sound will only stop once the pin has been reinserted. It is designed to emit only ONE of these screams, so use it wisely.

ila Pebble
Think of it as the Ila Dusk’s little sister. It fits in the palm and emits the same 130dB frequency as the Dusk only it is an alarm noise rather than a female scream. The Pebble operates by using both a button and a pin. To activate it you press the button then remove the pin. This allows you to throw your alarm whilst still holding on to your keys which attach to the keyring on the pin. Cute as a button it wouldn’t be out of place as a bag charm or key ring. One school of thought suggests that such devices once deployed should be thrown in the direction of the attacker. However I feel that carrying the alarm with you would be more effective as it would deter your attacker from pursuing you. Think about it why would they want to stay near the thing that is alerting everyone to their crime or potential crime?

Note:
The products were tested by myself in a field behind an industrial park. I can personally vouch for their efficacy in regards to the sound that both emit. I am certain that in most attack situations this sound alone would either act as a deterrent or buy the user some time to find help.

Both alarms carry a warning about ear damage when the product is used in
very close range. With this in mind it is important to only use the
alarms in an emergency situation (minus me testing them of course). The
batteries on both alarms will last for three years if the devices are
not used. Another good reason to only use them if you have to.

6 Portable Solutions For Summer Mini-Crises (Don’t Succumb To Flash Storms, Humidity Or Blisters)

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August, possibly summer’s hottest, most humid month, is upon us. Don’t let this month’s weather throw a wrench in your style plan–just be prepared.  Here we show you six handy products today on Better.tv that will solve your summer mini-catastrophes.

Don’t Let Flash Thunderstorms Ruin Your Accessories

1. One moment, it’s sunny, the next moment, you’re drenched. Throw these Shoe Slickers in your bag and whip and protect your leather heels and booties.$4.99 is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

2. Drop your iPhone/watch/camera/cell phone  in a puddle, or the pool? Turn off your gadget and put it into the Bheestie Bag ($20). The beads inside will absorb the moisture and it’ll be as good as new.

Don’t Do Battle With Your Pinching Sandals

3. You shouldn’t have to wear strappy sandals and peep toes in pain. Band-Aid’s Friction-Block ($7.49) is a portable solution – just glide it onto your feet and it’s like you’re wearing invisible tights–no more unsightly blisters.

4. When work is over and you can finally take off your heels for the walk to your car or the subway, you’ll be glad to have these Pocket Flops ($22). They come with a pouch and fold up so you can tuck them into your purse.

Don’t Wilt In The Heat

5. Ponytails are cute and practical – a definite go-to hairstyle for summer. Scunci’s The Evolution hair ties,  ($3.49) actually keep your hair up without pulling it out. So pull back that luxurious mane and brave the heat with confidence.

6. Sweat is inevitable, but the look you want to aim for is “healthy glow,” not “dripping puddle of makeup.” Skindinavia’s Cool Flash Makeup Finish,  ($29.00) chills the surface of your skin so your makeup won’t melt off. So genius.

See all of our beauty roadtest posts for more solutions, and then grab yourself a pair of  no-fail, best-fitting jeans and a little black dress, and you’ll be smooth sailing ’til fall.

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