A big thanks to all 114 people who took the time to enter our Word Scramble Contest in the May 2001 e-letter.
The correct answers were:
Spring
Automobile
Kinston
Blakely
Hazleton
Internet
Shayne W. of Canton was the lucy winner of the Sheetz Gas Card.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Happy Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May .
Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War. It was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars.
It has become a long weekend increasingly devoted to shopping, family gatherings, fireworks, trips to the beach, and marks the start of the summer vacation season!
Car-Lotta Credit Car Sales will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day and will re open Tuesday, May 31st at 9:00 am.
Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War. It was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars.
It has become a long weekend increasingly devoted to shopping, family gatherings, fireworks, trips to the beach, and marks the start of the summer vacation season!
Car-Lotta Credit Car Sales will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day and will re open Tuesday, May 31st at 9:00 am.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Build Your Own Homemade Electric Car
Stop Paying An Arm And A Leg For Gas.
Build your own homemade Electric Car.
Start Saving Money,
Help Save The Planet.
Did I Mention Save Money?
Is a homemade electric car right for you? It depends on the type of driving you do. If you do a lot of long distance or highway driving probably not. If you have a short commute or just want to whip around town then its something you definitely want to look into.
Build your own homemade Electric Car.
Start Saving Money,
Help Save The Planet.
Did I Mention Save Money?
Is a homemade electric car right for you? It depends on the type of driving you do. If you do a lot of long distance or highway driving probably not. If you have a short commute or just want to whip around town then its something you definitely want to look into.
You can get easy to follow, step by stp plans here: http://www.convert-2-ev.com/
Your Homemade Electric Car Will Make You Smile Every Time You Whiz By The Gas Pump!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Motorcycle Season
When the weather warms up, motorcycles come out of garages and riders hit the road.
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation urges all drivers to give riders some space. Here are some hints that the driver of a car, should know about motorcyclists:
1. There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road
2. A motorcycle can be easily hidden in a car's blind spots.
3. A motorcycle may seem to be farther away than it actually is.
4. Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle
5. Motorcyclists often adjust their position within a lane to be seen more easily
6. Turn signals on a motorcycle are usually not self-canceling
7. Maneuverability is one of a motorcycle's better characteristics.
8. Stopping distance for motorcycles is nearly the same as for cars, but slippery
pavement makes stopping more difficult.
9. When a motorcycle is in motion, see more than the motorcycle. ( See the person
under helmet,who could be your friend, neighbor or relative)
Remember : Give them their fair share of the roadway and don't follow too close!
Ride Safely!
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation urges all drivers to give riders some space. Here are some hints that the driver of a car, should know about motorcyclists:
1. There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road
2. A motorcycle can be easily hidden in a car's blind spots.
3. A motorcycle may seem to be farther away than it actually is.
4. Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle
5. Motorcyclists often adjust their position within a lane to be seen more easily
6. Turn signals on a motorcycle are usually not self-canceling
7. Maneuverability is one of a motorcycle's better characteristics.
8. Stopping distance for motorcycles is nearly the same as for cars, but slippery
pavement makes stopping more difficult.
9. When a motorcycle is in motion, see more than the motorcycle. ( See the person
under helmet,who could be your friend, neighbor or relative)
Remember : Give them their fair share of the roadway and don't follow too close!
Ride Safely!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Talking’ Cars Are Coming Soon
Talking’ Cars Are Coming Soon to Keep Us Safe!
Before you know it our cars will “talk” to each other, keeping tabs on everything around us and alerting us to threats we aren’t aware of. Ford- Volvo and Audi are a few of the automakers which are developing this technology.
Ford is rolling out a crash-avoidance system that allows cars to communicate with each other at distances of more than 900 feet. It uses GPS and wi-fi signals emitted 10 times a second to provide a 360-degree view around the car. When the system detects a risk — say, someone running a red light at the next intersection — it warns the driver.
Volvo, is testing a “road train.” Road trains, also known as “platooning,” feature vehicles fitted with sensors that monitor the distance, speed and direction of the car in front and mimic its actions. The semi-autonomous cars are “tethered” and follow a lead vehicle driven by a professional driver.
Audi is launching a “Audi Urban Intelligent Assist.” The German automaker, through its Electronics Research Laboratory in Silicon Valley, wants to link drivers to the road via connected cars to ease congestion, increase safety and save time in traffic.
Other companies are developing technology, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says could address as many as 4.3 million crashes, or about 80 percent of accidents that don’t involve drunk or stoned drivers.
Wow- Remember when KITT was the only talking car around??
Before you know it our cars will “talk” to each other, keeping tabs on everything around us and alerting us to threats we aren’t aware of. Ford- Volvo and Audi are a few of the automakers which are developing this technology.
Ford is rolling out a crash-avoidance system that allows cars to communicate with each other at distances of more than 900 feet. It uses GPS and wi-fi signals emitted 10 times a second to provide a 360-degree view around the car. When the system detects a risk — say, someone running a red light at the next intersection — it warns the driver.
Volvo, is testing a “road train.” Road trains, also known as “platooning,” feature vehicles fitted with sensors that monitor the distance, speed and direction of the car in front and mimic its actions. The semi-autonomous cars are “tethered” and follow a lead vehicle driven by a professional driver.
Audi is launching a “Audi Urban Intelligent Assist.” The German automaker, through its Electronics Research Laboratory in Silicon Valley, wants to link drivers to the road via connected cars to ease congestion, increase safety and save time in traffic.
Other companies are developing technology, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says could address as many as 4.3 million crashes, or about 80 percent of accidents that don’t involve drunk or stoned drivers.
Wow- Remember when KITT was the only talking car around??
Monday, May 2, 2011
Use the Web to Track Recalls and Risks
When a dangerous product is on the market, it's important to get the word out quickly about product defects especially when a recall is involved. Two new websites are helping to do just that.
ClickCheckandProtect.org and SaferProducts.gov
The goal is to give the consumer information all in one place. Prior to the new websites, multiple different government agencies were responsible for announcing various different types of product recalls to the public via the many agency websites or other sources.
For a list of product recalls for April 2011 visit : http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerelapr11.html
ClickCheckandProtect.org and SaferProducts.gov
The goal is to give the consumer information all in one place. Prior to the new websites, multiple different government agencies were responsible for announcing various different types of product recalls to the public via the many agency websites or other sources.
For a list of product recalls for April 2011 visit : http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerelapr11.html
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