june 2019
As the frost breaks and the warm weather rushes in, many people are thinking about all the adventures the coming months hold.Whether those adventures come in the form of taking the little ones to baseball, getting away for the weekend, or simply enjoying a long drive in the sunshine, you’ll want your car in tip-top shape for the summertime.The best way to do that is to have it thoroughly checked before your next road trip. We’ve all heard horror stories of families whose vacations go awry because of car trouble. In most cases, it’s a disaster that could’ve been averted with a little foresight. Regular seasonal check-ups are a great idea because a car’s requirements change as the temperature does. Odds are you wouldn’t even notice if your A/C is working poorly during the winter time, but you’ll sure as heck notice the first time you have to drive in 90-degree heat.Wouldn’t you prefer to have that fixed beforehand instead of sweating for days until you can squeeze in some maintenance? In all aspects of our lives, it pays to be proactive rather than reactive. When it comes to your car, it’s the difference between putting a little air in your tire and dealing with a total blowout on the highway. Problems and challenges tackled early are always easier to handle. I’ve been experiencing this for myself recently while planning for my wedding. “In all aspects of our lives, it pays to be proactive rather than reactive. When it comes to your car, it’s the difference between putting a little air in your tire and dealing with a total blowout on the highway.” When it Comes to Weddings and Automobiles, It Pays to Be Proactive
Nolan and Lily
As I’ve mentioned in this newsletter before, my fiancé Lily and I got engaged near the beginning of last year.We gave ourselves plenty of time to plan the wedding, which will be held on our property next September. I don’t know if anyone’s told you this, but planning a wedding is quite the task. Luckily, Lily is the one spearheading the operation. She’s made sure that we are checking all the boxes — sending out “save the dates,” choosing a caterer, etc. — on the right timeline. We’ll be hosting the wedding on our property, so my main responsibility is making sure the barn is built in time for the big day. I love projects like these, so there’s no danger of me putting it off to the last minute, but I still need to finish as early as possible.The weather has held us back, keeping us on the sidelines from Christmas through late March. Once I got working, I knew it was best to tackle everything pronto.The sooner we can get done with all the stuff we know we have to do, the more time we have to deal with those unexpected surprises that come with planning a major event. The last thing I would want to happen is to experience the equivalent of engine failure on the eve of our wedding.We want the day to be as special and stress-free as possible.To achieve that, we have to be proactive and diligent. Luckily, in terms of making sure your car is ready for your next big trip, the only step you have to take is driving to our shop. -Nolan Brown
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Prom Safety
4 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE
CREATE A PLAN Create a plan for prom night, and make sure everyone knows what it is.Your teen should know and communicate with you what time the dance starts, what time it ends, if they’re going anywhere after, and when they’ll be coming home. PHONES Make sure your teen’s phone is completely charged in case they need to reach out to you sometime during the night. Encourage your teen to check in once every few hours, and establish an emergency code to use if they find themselves in trouble. DRIVING You and your teen should also have a plan about the modes of transportation, who’s driving, and how many people your teen is going with.Trusting the driver is important.
If you’re hesitant about letting your child be driven to prom, find another way. If your teen is driving the family car, confirm that they will be the only person driving the vehicle. DRESS SAFETY Make sure your teen is dressed comfortably and appropriately to ensure they have a fun night without any accidents. Encourage them to wear comfortable shoes that they can walk and dance in without pain. High heels are fashionable, but they shouldn’t wear heels so high that they may fall and hurt themselves. Whatever your teen decides to wear should be comfortable and hemmed to the appropriate length based on their height.
Seeing gorgeous dresses, fancy suits, corsages, and boutonnieres pop up in advertisements can only mean one thing: Prom season is here! This time of year, teens are busy choosing the perfect dress or suit to wear, finding a date, making dinner reservations, and preparing for an evening of fun and dance. During this exciting time, give your teens a little encouragement and guidance to ensure they have a safe and memorable evening.
By keeping these safety measures in mind, your teen will have a wonderful and safe evening!
The Best Car-Focused YouTube Channels Reviews, Mods, and More
The rise of YouTube has provided automotive enthusiasts with more content than they could ever dream of, but many people are unaware of the treasure trove just a few keystrokes away. In addition to an almost infinite library of practical how-tos on the platform, there are dozens of channels devoted to providing auto enthusiasts with entertainment made specifically for them. It’s the latter camp we want to focus on today by highlighting some of the best car-centric channels on YouTube. FOR REVIEWS: DOUG DEMURO & REGULARCARS In-depth video review is one of the largest categories of automobilia on YouTube, but Doug DeMuro and RegularCars separate themselves from a crowded field. In the case of DeMuro, it’s his easy demeanor, eye for absurdist detail, and willingness to simply be a fan that ingratiate him to viewers. One second, Doug is marveling at the air- conditioning vents of a particular vehicle. The next, he’s squealing with delight as he lets the engine loose on a stretch of open road.
could try on your own vehicle to top-to- bottom builds that are best left to the pros. If your interest in cars includes a passion for the nuts and bolts of things, you’ll find the channel both fun and educational. FORA LAUGH: IDIOTS ONWHEELS The name of the channel says it all, in this case. Idiots on Wheels features — you guessed it — a bunch of people doing stupid stuff in cars. Who doesn’t love that?
RegularCars charms viewers with detailed breakdowns of cars that could charitably be described as sub-luxurious, like the 1977 Toyota Celica. The love the channel shows cars that the average person can afford is a breath of fresh air. FORWILD CREATIONS: MIGHTY CAR MODS Want to watch a group of Australian petrol heads radically transform vehicles? If so, Mighty Car Mods is for you. The channel tackles everything from little upgrades you
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Recipe of the Month
Shrimp Sausage Skewers
‘How Can I Help You?’
How to Incorporate Chatbots Into Your Business People have long been curious about what robots could do for humans. Historians have even traced robotic inventions all the way back to 400 B.C.! Since then, the field of robotics has come a long way and brought modern society inventions that change how people live, learn, and even run their businesses. One such robotic innovation that has increased in popularity in recent years is the chatbot. According to Entrepreneur.com, Facebook found that over 2 billion conversations were held between customers and the 100,000 chatbots on its messenger platform in 2017. But though chatbots have only become mainstream in the last few years, they’ve been around for decades. Chatbots go all the way back to 1966, when JosephWeizenbaum’s ELIZA terrified and mystified the masses. ELIZA was the first chatbot to master short, human-like conversations until various improvements were made in the following decades, including ALICE in 1995. ALICE’s capabilities were so profound that she paved the way for today’s widely used artificial intelligence inventions. Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, IBM’s Watson, and the Google Home are all forms of AI chatbots that utilize human-like linguistics, but according to Murray Newlands, CEO of chatbot company Chatty People, bots can also take on scripted forms.These bots are ideal for answering common, simple questions from customers.Today, implementing a chatbot for your business is more convenient than ever. According to Newlands, you can even create your own bot on Facebook Messenger without having to design a code. To dip your toes into the chatbot world, start by establishing a part- time bot during a busy season, or use one to ease the number of common and simple questions your employees have to answer.This delegation of inquiries will allow your employees to focus on more pressing tasks. Additionally, your chatbots can bridge language barriers and assist clients who struggle with verbal communication. While chatbot technology has various benefits, it also has various limits. Before you dive right in, make sure you’re aware of how much your chatbot can do for your customer before a human customer service representative has to step in. Many inquiries require human interaction, so monitor your chatbot’s responses, program your chatbot to direct customers to you or your team, and let customers know your bots are only designed for certain tasks.Your bot has to be easy to understand, or no one will use it. A lot has changed since 400 B.C.Technology is advancing fast, and when businesses don’t keep up with the times, they fail. If you use it effectively, chatbot customer service is a phenomenon that will surely keep your business a bot above the rest.
INGREDIENTS • 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined • 1/2 pound cooked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces • 2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes 1. Heat your grill to medium-high. 2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients for creole seasoning. 3. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, zucchini pieces, and sausage pieces, and cover them with the olive oil. DIRECTIONS
Creole Seasoning Ingredients • 2 tablespoons paprika • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder • 1/2 tablespoon cayenne or chili powder • 1/4 tablespoon dried oregano • 1/4 tablespoon dried thyme 4. Add creole seasoning and mix well until all ingredients are covered. 5. Load up skewers with alternating pieces of shrimp, sausage, and zucchini until they’re full. 6. Grill skewers until shrimp are well-cooked (6–8 minutes).
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The Power of Preparation
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Prom Safety Tips
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ATour of AutomotiveYouTube Channels
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Memes and Recipe
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Using Chatbots in Small Business
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How to Celebrate Indulgent May Holidays
How to Find Success in a Month of Excess
MAY’S FOOD-RELATED HOLIDAYS ARE A THING OF BEAUTY
National Hamburger Month! Meat lovers rejoice as patties of heavenly beef are passed around the table for all to enjoy.There’s no shortage of ways to celebrate this patriotic pastime. From grilling out with the neighbors to making sliders for your new love interest, there’s a little something for everyone, especially considering the advances we’ve made in burger technology in recent years. If meat isn’t your thing, throw a veggie or tofu burger on the grill and season it to mouth-watering perfection.We won’t tell the beef purists if you don’t.
Set the diets aside and poke another notch or two in your belt because May isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to sweet and savory holiday regrets. From National Hoagie Day and National Pizza Party Day to the holidays that really spell it out for you like International No Diet Day and National Eat What YouWant Day, we’re all looking forward to an excuse to let our stomachs hang low this month. For those of you who plan on partaking, let’s take a look at the best junk food-related holidays this month and how to celebrate them!
NATIONAL APPLE PIE DAY MONDAY, MAY 13
adults — with a little supervision of course. If you’re feeling a little lazy, throw an apple pie potluck and watch your store-bought delight steal the show as your audience praises your craftsmanship and attention to detail — just how Sara Lee taught you. NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY TUESDAY, MAY 28 As if one day wasn’t enough, it turns out that the entire month of May is recognized as
Gather your friends and family around the table and dust off Grandma’s old recipes, because it’s time to treat yourself to the most American thing since, well, itself. National Apple Pie Day is a great opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones while baking the most traditional American dessert. Make the process a game by pairing off into teams for a bake-off; you can even pit the kids against the
Eat up, everybody. Happy holidays.
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