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AskPatty in Second Life and Jody DeVere Featured in American Express Small Business Machinima Video
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 12th, 2007 8:04amCheck out this informative video -- featuring AskPatty.com's President, Jody DeVere, and the AskPatty.com virtual venue at Second Life -- that was recently posted at the Amerian Express Open Forums: "Understanding Virtual Marketplaces: A View of Your Small Business in the Virtual World." (http://www.openforum.com/thread.jspa?threadID=300000821) In an attempt to help small business owners transition to a ...
Miranda Throckmorton -- Racer, High-School Sophomore
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 11th, 2007 1:39pmMiranda Throckmorton is a 15-year-old high school student but she is not your typical teenager. The Indiana native has been racing since she was 4-1/2-years-old when she began running ¼ midgets. In addition to her studies at Avalon High School just outside of Indianapolis, Miranda works out four times a week with PitFit Training as well as being responsible for all the maintenance and upkeep for her racecars; ...
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WANTED: Women and Minority Non-General Motors Dealers
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 8th, 2007 2:06pmGeneral Motors is planning to host its second non-GM dealer recruiting event to meet experienced women and minority dealers who are interested in owning a GM dealership. As the first manufacturer in the automotive industry to launch a Women's Retail Initiative and a Minority Dealer Development program, GM continues its commitment to build a strong diverse dealer network. This December 11 and 12, the Marriott ...
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6000 Teen Drivers Die Each Year
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 7th, 2007 7:56pmSometimes, when I'm watching TV, I am so moved by some small fact on a show or during a commercial that I must get up immediately to research the subject. I saw a commercial just now from Allstate Insurance that shows a long line of vehicles driving on the highway towards the viewer; as we watch, we see that each car is filled with carefree teenagers. My first impression was how much I liked the music, and that once ...
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Ask Patty Around the World Blog Carnival -- November 6, 2007
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 7th, 2007 8:02amGobble, Gobble! It's November, which means pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce feasts are just around the corner. While you're waiting for the Turkey, why not relax with the AskPatty blog carnival? Time to get revved up! Ridemakerz is opening a new shop in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Ridemakerz offers kids of every age the opportunity to tune and "trick out" their very own ride. Sounds like the perfect ...
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Wet Weather Driving Tips
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 6th, 2007 10:05amAccording to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, nearly one million vehicle accidents a year occur in wet weather. Many of these rainy-day wrecks are caused by motorists failing to appreciate the vast difference between driving in wet and dry conditions, says Peter Cunningham, a championship-winning race car driver who tours the United States for Firestone, teaching driving skills and discussing ...
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Airbags: Are They Enough To Save Your Life? Lexus Says NO
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 5th, 2007 5:50pmA lot of people believe that the typical seat belts and airbags are enough to save their lives, but is that really true? With all the technology available today, car makers are coming up with better ways to develop safety. Ever heard of back-up cameras? Or how about surrounding sensors? Many of the manufacturers are creating all kinds of devices or added features that have safety in mind. According to the ...
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Ford Creates Fake Marketing Research Company for 'Swap your Ride' Campaign
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 2nd, 2007 11:30amIn a recent blog, Toby Bloomberg complains "What is wrong with marketers and advertisers?" She points readers to Ford's recent advertising campaign, "Swap Your Ride," which includes a television commercial with this voiceover: "We didn't tell them we were from Ford; we told them it was... market research." The tag line on Ford's website supporting the campaign reads - ...
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Women in Motorsports Blog Carnival November 1, 2007
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 1st, 2007 10:10pmIt's that time of the week again! Time to take a spin around the wide world of motorsports and see what some of our favorite fun and fearless females are up to! AskPatty.com has all the news. Today, seven women race regularly in the NHRA's top classes. But Peggy Llewellyn’s success in the sport is viewed as another barrier broken because she is the first African-American woman to win. "It ...
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If It Looks Like A Flat, Feels Like A Flat, And Sounds Like A Flat, Guess What…!
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 1st, 2007 8:36amA flat tire shouldn’t be reason for panic. “In schools where drivers’ education isn’t available,” observes one educator, “tire changing ought to be included in home economics.” The Car Care Council suggests that motorists who are unprepared to deal with a flat tire are faced not only with added expense and inconvenience; they also are more vulnerable to foul weather and ...
