Texans are known for lots of things ? the hot weather, their love for ranches, and football. You can also add to the list their love for pickup trucks which is not very surprising. After all, pickup trucks are very useful in their everyday lives ? from their home duties to work responsibilities. What makes pickup trucks unique among all vehicles is that this type is very flexible and could handle various duties.
And now, the Ford Motor Company is using this Texan love for pickup trucks and football to show off what the company has got to give.
The company is actually planning on sponsoring awards that would be given to the Texas high school football player for the week. Indeed, this would be a good way to give back to its customers and at the same time advertise the products that the vehicle manufacturer has to offer. After all, Texas owns up to a huge share of customers who patronize Ford truck parts, accessories, and Ford pickup trucks.
David Mondragon is the general manager of the Ford Motor Company for the state of Texas. He reveals, "Nearly one out of every five F series trucks we build is sold in Texas.
So it's important for us to keep giving back to the community, as we have for more than 100 years." And with the threat of other companies, like General Motors and Toyota, ready to offer the market with bigger, better, and more flexible pickup trucks, Ford would sure be keeping the loyalty of these Texan pickup truck lovers through this football awards sponsorship.
And using the high school football sponsorship in Texas would surely maintain the Ford logo and brand in the minds of many Texans. After all, football is very popular in the state. And Ford sponsoring the said awards would be an additional advertisement for the company.
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Why Highways Are So Important
(NC)?Transportation is fundamental to the prosperity and quality of life of all Canadians. Much of Canada's domestic and international freight is hauled on Canada's 24,400-kilometre National Highway System, the backbone of Canadian trade. In fact, the Canadian transportation system carries more than $1 trillion worth of goods every year.If our transportation system isn't running smoothly, it affects our quality of life ? from how much time we spend commuting, to what is available on store shelves and how much it costs.While every province and territory is responsible for highway safety by enforcing laws and maintaining highway infrastructure, Transport Canada is investing $600 million under the Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program (SHIP) to improve Canada's highways over five years. It's working with the provinces and territories to identify those parts of the national highway system that ? because of growing traffic and increased trade ? need immediate attention.In addition, SHIP...
Why Highways Are So Important
Toyota Truck Recall: Tacoma, 4Runner, Tundra, and Sequoia
A wide scale recall is the last resort for a car company to take with a problematic vehicle, and most automotive problems do not even make it to recall stage. Toyota has been known to avoid issuing recalls at all cost, preferring to issue safety warnings and avoid covering repair costs on vehicles that are beyond warranty. This should put this year's massive Toyota truck recall into perspective.This May, Toyota Motor Corp issued one of its largest safety recalls in history. Toyota is recalling more than 750,000 pickup trucks and SUV's because of problems with the front suspension that could make the vehicles difficult to steer. The recall covers 775,000 vehicles in the United States alone, including 2001-2004 model years of the Toyota Tacoma, the 2001-2002 models of Toyota 4Runner and the 2002-2004 model Tundra and Sequoia.During the manufacturing of these vehicles, the surface of the front suspension ball joint was scratched.
Wear and tear on this ball joint creates friction...
Toyota Truck Recall: Tacoma, 4Runner, Tundra, and Sequoia
The Benefits of Fiberglass Tonneau Covers
Fiberglass Tonneau covers are the latest trend in pickup truck cargo care.
These lids are lightweight, easy to install and use, and customizable.
Hard Fiberglass Tonneau Covers have locking mechanisms to ensure that items contained on the truck bed are kept safe.
Many Fiberglass Tonneau covers have handles near the tailgate for easy use, and some open the bed in unique ways.
Fiberglass Tonneau covers look great, allowing the owner to add a touch of style to the truck.
Most fiberglass Tonneau covers cost at least $500.
Fiberglass is a lightweight yet strong material.
Entire cars are sometimes made of fiberglass.
Hard fiberglass Tonneau covers are light enough to be installed and operated easily, but durable enough to withstand the worst that the weather and road have to offer.
These covers can often be installed with just a wrench and a few screws.
This saves the owner from having to drill unsightly...
The Benefits of Fiberglass Tonneau Covers
THE ULTIMATE GIFT FOR CAR COLLECTORS - Commissioned Original Artwork of Their Vehicles
NEW PRODUCT - Car collectors and motorcycle enthusiasts can now bring their collection into their living room, with national award winning artist Ted VanCleave's highly stylized original art created from their vehicles.
VanCleave shoots exclusive leading-edge photographic art on-site, at the collectors location, anywhere in the world.
From the photo shoot, a series of three to twelve artistic images are created for the client.
Each series is a one of a kind artwork, signed by the artist.
VanCleave original series are ideal for discerning car collectors,
allowing them to bring their passion for their vehicles more into their lives.
Cost is $8,000 - $20,000, depending on how many vehicles are shot and how many original images are created.
(www.motoartist.com)
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Kritterkots Announces the Grand Opening of their new website, Kritterkots.com
(ContentDesk) December 5, 2004 -- From the all new Kot-to-Trot folding portable pet canopy to Grandma Lucy's freeze dried meatball treats, Kritterkots has it all. Kritterkots is a unique pet supply company that offers "The Best for your Best Friend!"Based in San Bernardino, Ca., Kritterkots is a company based on the love for pets. It's owner Robert Strong has grown up with cats and dogs, at one time having had 2 adult female dogs, and 36 puppies! "I have always had animals in my life" says Strong, "when we were kids my parents always made sure we had a dog in the family" now Strong says at age 34 "I have 3 dogs and a cat now, Diesel, Milo, and our newest members of the family Harley & Squirt. They keep me pretty busy, the dogs howling like crazy when they hear a siren, we call them The 3 Tenors, and the cat curling up on your chest any chance he gets."Asked why Kritterkots was started "I used to be a commercial truck driver, I drove cross country for most of my career, but a double knee...
Kritterkots Announces the Grand Opening of their new website, Kritterkots.com
Investing as a sport?
I said last week that money doesn't generally buy happiness, butthe lack of it can buy absolute misery. This, by the way, is notjust my personal observation. It is the conclusion of some ofthe most respected happiness researchers (Yes, there is such athing -- read my book.)The trouble is that we have to pay attention to money more whenwe lack it than when we have it. This doesn't seem fair, but theLord works in mysterious ways. Most people are invested in thestock market, either directly or through mutual funds, pensionplans or some other vehicle.
So it is hard not to be part of thePanic Crowd. But I ,in all my financial wisdom, have two goldenrules to offer. These may not make you rich, but they will keepyou happy.Number One: Place your investments in the safest vehiclespossible (Do as I say, not as I do!) and forget about them. Whenthe next recession ends, take inventory and see that you stillhave investments. Most of us don't get a rush out of watchingour investments plunge...
Investing as a sport?
Renowned Wildlife Artists' Licensing Agency Signs Exclusive Agreement with Industry Leader, Window Canvas
Window Canvas, the recognized leader in Exterior Applied See-Thru Window Graphics for cars, trucks, and SUVs continues to set the pace for this fast growing industry. The company recently signed an exclusive contract with MHS Licensing to become the only Window Graphics manufacturer licensed to represent America's foremost wildlife artists, the Hautman Brothers.The Hautman Brothers Collection features over 300 wildlife images, including birds, butterflies, ducks, bears, tigers, equestrian scenes and more, all from original art created by the three talented brothers. In fact, Ducks Unlimited Magazine refers to James Hautman as the Tiger Woods of wildlife artists. "This new, exclusive addition to the Window Canvas product lineup is just one more demonstration of how our company takes an aggressive stance in its quest to be the "platinum standard" in service, product selection, and licensing of new libraries," stated Bianca J. Hennings, VP Sales and Marketing.
The new library of...
Renowned Wildlife Artists' Licensing Agency Signs Exclusive Agreement with Industry Leader, Window Canvas
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DILAD Rear Projection Screens: New Models and Lower Prices on DILAD GSK and DILAD T90SK
Vancouver, BC (ContentDesk) June 15, 2006 -- Rear projection video screens are rapidly making the transition to mainstream use in both the home and the workplace.Consumers have already upgraded to compact LCD panels for their televisions and computers. The next step is thinner and larger. Much larger.DILAD is leading the industry with its opaque high contrast GS and T90S projection films.The newest DILAD models are designated GSK and T90SK. These have been specially formulated to adhere to acrylic,...
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Is A Baby Allowed To Play In Its First Month?
What should you do to have a happy pregnancy? Many things you could do, but what most pregnant women rarely do is having a vacation. Get a life and try to relax a little bit. Or take an extended weekend just to refresh and recharge your batteries.Downtime is very important, and in a world where nearly all of us are tied to cell phones and lap tops, even away from the office, it is good to get away from it all from time to time. Having time to walk along the beach or play golf or even to stay inside...
Is A Baby Allowed To Play In Its First Month?