breaking news- april 2013
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April is Car Care Month!
out – and wear out pretty quickly. That’s not how it is anymore. Cars
are complicated machines now! All of their systems are connected by
computers. They have VERY tight specifications to keep running tip-
top. This is because of all the features that cars have now from
navigation software to variable cruise control and because of
improvements in safety from air bags to emission controls.
So, regular maintenance has become so important for you to keep your
car for a long time. That’s what Car Care Month is all about! Get
your car checked out so you can have peace of mind!
Article compiled from The Car Care Council
Trick Yourself Thin With An Old-School Trick
Exhibit A for why table manners ought to
make a comeback: Cutting your food into
smaller portions slows down your food intake,
and it also visually tricks you to think that
you’re eating more. Researchers from Japan’s
National Food Research Institute found that people thought piles
of sliced meats and veggies were 27 percent larger than when the
food was kept in one piece. Satiety is affected by visual cues, so
making your portions appear larger will help you feel satisfied with
less.
Times have really changed. It used to
be you would get your car fixed when it
broke. Cars were all separate
components that were expected to wear
Keeping Your Mind in Tip-Top Shape…Not Just Your Car!
April 2013
April Events Apr 1: April Fool’s Day
Apr 8: Zoo Lovers Day
Apr 9: 1st Public Library Opened
in 1833
Apr 13: Scrabble Day
Apr 15: Jackie Robinson Day
Apr 15: Tax Day
Apr 16: Eggs Benedict Day
Apr 22: Earth Day
Apr 26: Pretzel Day
Have a Question About Your Car? Just give us a call! We always enjoy hearing from our valued customers.
Whether you have a question about vehicle maintenance, a repair question, or just want to call to say Hello, we’d love to hear from you.
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The Funny Bone Alternate Meanings for
Common Words:
Coffee, n. The person upon
whom you cough.
Esplanade, v. To attempt an
explanation while drunk.
Willy-nilly, adj. Impotent
Negligent, adj. Absentmindedly
answering the door when
wearing only a nightgown
Lymph, v. To walk with a lisp.
Gargoyle, n. Olive-flavored
mouthwash.
Flatulence, n. Emergency
vehicle that picks up someone
who has been run over by a
steamroller.
Balderdash, n. A rapidly
receding hairline.
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15 Minute White Bean Soup
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1 can (19 ounces) white beans, rinsed and drained
In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add scallions, garlic, &
oregano; cook, stirring frequently, until scallions begin to soften, about 3
minutes.
Stir in broth and beans; cook until heated through, about 4 minutes. Using a
wooden spoon or potato masher, lightly mash some of the beans to thicken
the soup. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Before serving,
sprinkle with Parmesan.
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You Are The BEST! Thank you to all of our amazing
clients that have referred us business
time after time. Our business
depends on the positive comments
and referrals from people just like
you. Every month we take a moment
to thank the clients who have sent us
the greatest number of referrals over
the past month!
Robert Leonard
Vicki Green
Pet Name Puzzler
Client of the Month Each month, we are thrilled to select
one special client who has touched
our hearts and brought a smile to all
of us. Thank you to this month’s
Client of the Month! Thank you for
your support of our business and we
look forward to seeing you soon!
This month’s
Client of the Month is
Mike Lay See insert for more on Mike…
BAILEY
BANDIT
BUDDY
CHARLIE
MAGGIE
OLIVER
SHADOW
SMOKEY
TIGER
TIGGER
SUNNY
BABY
JACK
KIWI
LUCY
MAX
MOLLY
CHLOE
DAISY
BELLA
Most Popular Pet Names 2012 Dogs Bella
Bailey
Max
Lucy
Molly
Buddy
Maggie
Daisy
Lucy
Tiger
Tigger
Exotic Charlie
Baby
Sunny
Jack
Kiwi
Bandit
Bella
Max
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated
Parmesan, for serving
Woof! Cats Max
Bella
Chloe
Oliver
Smokey
Shadow Hiss!
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Which was a Most Popular Dog Name in
2012?
A. Bradley
B. Bailey
C. Ralph
D. Mr. Snuggly-Wuggums
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World’s Oldest Marathon Man
Need some motivation to slip on those running shoes? How about this..
Don’t ever catch yourself saying it's too late to start on that lifelong
goal of running in a marathon: Fauja Singh, dubbed the "oldest
marathon man," recently hung up his competitive running shoes for
good at the astounding age of 101.
Singh didn't come to running with any formal training. When he was
young, he was a farmer in Punjab, India; in the 1960s, he moved to
Britain, where he still lives. Following the loss of his wife and his
fifth son, when he was 89, Singh took up running. "From tragedy has
come a lot of success and happiness," he told the BBC. He ran his
first marathon in London in 2000 and has since competed in eight
additional marathons and a few shorter races. In 2011, at 100, he
became the oldest person to complete a marathon (through Toronto).
Unfortunately, Guinness World Records did not recognize his
accomplishment; Singh has no birth certificate to verify his age.
He competed in his last marathon last year and his final race, a 10km
run in Hong Kong, this February. He finished the event in one hour,
32 minutes and 28 seconds. After crossing the finish line, Singh said,
"I will remember this day. I will miss it.”
“There is only one difference between a long life and a
good dinner: that, in the dinner, the sweet comes last.”
~ Robert Louis Stevenson
Yipes! No, this didn’t
happen here but it’s pretty
much my greatest fear!!
The Funny Bone
Are You Nobody from Nowhere?
It's the cartographic equivalent of calling a song "Untitled": a tiny town
in Jackson County, Tennessee whose population peaked at 250
residents is called, simply, "Nameless."
The most popular account of the town's unconventional title traces the
origins of "Nameless" back to indecision among its citizens over what
to call their hometown when applying for a post office. Rather than
settling the argument, the town's
inhabitants mailed their application off
(presumably using another town's
mailman) with the name field left blank.
Consequently, the Postal Service returned
their application with "Nameless"
stamped in its place, and the town
remained Nameless -- though they did
get their post office.
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IN THIS ISSUE
April is Car Care Month! Trick Yourself Thin – An Old-School Trick
15-Minute White Bean Soup Recipe Top Pet Names from 2012
Are You Nobody from Nowhere? World’s Oldest Marathon Man
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April Client of the Month- Mike Lay
Mike Lay is a tall, charming man with a Southern drawl and a gregarious personality. He’s quick to offer a smile and a joke.
Some of you may know him as Coach Lay. He’s coached in the area since 1968, when he began as assistant coach and became head coach at Charlotte High.
“I was born and raised in Winder, Georgia,” Mike said. “I’ve lived in Venice since 1974 and I’ve been a football, basketball and track coach and a guidance counselor at Venice High School for 31 years.”
Mike retired in 2005 but even today he volunteers as a coach for the Venice High School girl’s track team.
Although sports and coaching has been a large part of Mike’s life, there’s more to this man than meets the eye.
“I play the piano because my mother made me, from third grade through my senior year of high school,” Mike admits. “Senior year, I had to give a
piano recital. I was the captain of the football team and the whole football team sat in the front seats and teased me.”
His head coach at the time refused to let him quit piano and, in the end, Mike doesn’t regret learning to play. He still plays today.
“When I’m frustrated or mad, I’ll go take it out on the piano,” Mike said. “My mom lived to be 96 and during her last year, I used to go to the nursing home and play for her.”
Mike and his wife, Patricia, married in 1964. They have three grown children (a son and two daughters) and five grandchildren, some of which live in the local area.
Mike enjoys playing golf, but only when season changes and it’s affordable again. He plays chess and enjoys going for walks in the neighborhood and playing with his two dogs, Brutis and Blackberry.
“Brutis is a 170 pound Great Dane and Blackberry is a 20 pound mutt,” Mike said. “Blackberry is in charge. She’s the alpha dog.”
Mike has been a customer of 1 Stop Car & Truck Repair for years. He was referred there by a friend.
Mike takes in his Maxima and his wife’s Infinity for maintenance and repairs.
“The thing I like about 1 Stop, if you just need your oil change done-‐ fine and dandy,” said Mike. “If they find other things, they’ll let you know. They’re not pushy. They’ll give recommendations but it’s up to you when you want to get them done.”
Mike also appreciates the honesty of the 1 Stop Car & Truck Repair staff.
“If your car is still under warranty at a dealership and you bring it in for repairs, they’ll tell you to take it to the dealership to get it done free, rather than spending the money with them,” said Mike. “Not many car repair shops will do that.”
“If you’re looking for a car care place and you don’t want to deal with the dealerships, this is one of the best places you can go,” Mike said. “The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and they have a free shuttle service. The whole outfit offers top A-‐1 service.”