(ContentDesk) May 15, 2006 -- Boat owners say high gas prices wont keep them off the water this summer, but will have them easing off the throttle more often, according to a new survey by Nationwide Mutual Insurance.Like all motorists, boat enthusiasts are caught in the wake of high fuel prices especially those who pay a premium to gas up at marinas. However, boat owners indicate they are willing to pay to play saying gas prices would have to nearly double before they change their lifestyle.When talking with our customers about boating we learned that while theyre concerned about rising fuel prices, the passion they have for their boats override those concerns, said Greg Blanchard, Nationwides vice president of Specialty Products. What they say is that theyll look to cut costs elsewhere.Nationwides survey, conducted by The Brandware Group, Inc., of 2,544 power boat, bass boat, motorcycle and ATV owners shows that two-thirds of boat owners indicated high fuel prices would not cause them to use their boats less often. In fact, boat owners are willing to pay about $2.70 more per gallon for fuel before they will consider docking their boats.According to the survey, boat owners will be on the water just as often as last summer about 20 times but expect to run their engines about 25 minutes less per trip.Its the passion for their boats and lifestyle that has enthusiasts willing to pay higher fuel costs. Boat owners reported they spend 28 percent of their total leisure time on the water and 36 percent of boat owners consider their time boating more important than all other leisure time.Boat owners surveyed have been engaged in the activity for more than 17 years and have owned their current boat for about 6 years.
About 80 percent plan to continue boating when they retire. Over the past five years, enthusiasts invested $6,848 on improvements and accessories for their power boats and $5,208 for their bass boats. With high fuel costs putting a strain on boat owners wallets, they should make sure they have the right protection against the unexpected so they dont get hit with burdensome repair or replacement costs. Protecting your investments by making sure they are insured to value is an important step in protecting your lifestyle, said Blanchard. The money crunch really hits home if something happens and you dont have adequate insurance to repair or replace your baby. According to the survey, one in five power boat owners and one in three bass boat owners do not have insurance on their boat.
Of those with insurance, about 35 percent dont have liability coverage. About 40 percent of power boat owners and 53 percent of bass boat owners dont have collision coverage. About one in five power boat owners and a quarter of all bass boat owners would rather take their chances than pay to fully insure their boats.Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the world, with more than $158 billion in assets.
Nationwide ranks #98 on the Fortune 100 list.
The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, motorcycle, boat, homeowners, life, commercial insurance, administrative services, annuities, mortgages, mutual funds, pensions and long-term savings plans.
The Nationwide companies include the countrys seventh-largest property/casualty, the fourth-largest homeowners, the sixth-largest auto insurance group and the countrys largest farm owners insurer.
Nationwide Life Insurance Company, the major subsidiary of Nationwide Financial, ranks 11th in assets according to A.M. Best. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com..
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7 Keys in Getting Your Prospects to Act
Copyright ? Ray L. Edwards Today I would like to look at the matter of persuasion.How do you get your prospects to take action?I remember as a door-to-door salesman, my instructoroften said that you must understand 'why people buy'.It has a certain ring to it doesn't it? If you knowwhy people buy then you must gear your ads towardsthese 'psychological buttons'.Before I go any further, I would just like to mentionthat this is in no way 'manipulation'. It's justcommon sense that you don't approach someone about animportant decision when they're angry. Every wise wifeknows how to place their husband in that 'mood' beforethey spring their special request on him!Even kids wait until their parents are in a good moodbefore they tell them the cost of the special outfitthat they MUST have.Having cleared the air let's look at these importantprinciples.1. Scarcity - People go after those opportunities orproducts that are limited in availability....
Automakers Market Noise and Incivility
The new Volkswagen ad shows two young people dancing and jumping around on the furniture in their apartment while a neighbor below is trying to quiet them by banging on the ceiling with a broom. He climbs the steps and pounds on their door and, although we aren't privy to the exchange, it's obvious he's complaining about the noise. The noisy neighbors roll their eyes and laugh as they close the door. They jump into their Jetta and crank up the car stereo as they drive to the audio equipment store to purchase a 1,000 watt subwoofer. They are animated and laughing as they drive home with their new speaker - the girl is rubbing her hands together in anticipation of the havoc they are about to wreak.
The next scene shows the subwoofer pounding in their living room as they jump up and down and dance ? in their new house. The ad displays their new slogan, "The New Jetta ? It's all grown up ? Sort of."This fictional portrayal would most likely play out in real life with young people...
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An accident can be the most devastating thing to happen to us. It's not only financially burdensome but it can also ruin lives of many, so as much as possible we avoid it. Although we can never really tell when it will come, preparing our vehicle is the best that we can do to reduce its damaging effects.
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Advantage PressurePro LLC. and Dowwell Ltd. of Shanghai, China Form Joint Venture
Advantage PressurePro LLC., Harrisonville, MO. announces a Joint Venture with Dowwell Ltd. Of Shanghai, China.
Advantage PressurePro LLC and Dowwell Ltd. approved the signing of the agreement on November 15, 2004.
The Joint Venture is known as Advantage Asia Ltd.Phillip G. Zaroor, President of Advantage PressurePro LLC. and Jin Weihau, President of Dowwell Ltd. are confident that Advantage Asia Ltd. will position PressurePro? TPMS to become the leader in one of the fastest growing automotive markets in the world.
Advantage Asia Ltd. has also signed a Development and Supply agreement with Hangsheng Electronics Co. Ltd. of Shenzhen, China.Since the launch of PressurePro? TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems in early 2004, Advantage PressurePro has rapidly gained a major market share in the US marketplace.
"We have proven to the market that PressurePro? TPMS is the solution of choice, based on accuracy, reliability and ease of use", states Joseph Haddy,...
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Truck Tires have to operate amongst the most strenuous of all environments, when one looks at the automobile sector. Since purchase of regular tires can be a costly affair, truck owners often opt for a cheaper alternative.
There are many necessary details which have to be kept in mind when one goes in for purchasing Discount Tires for Trucks. These tires must ensure smooth operability while catering to different loads across roads, and provide traction irrespective of weather.
Tires for trucks come in a range of sizes and are designed to perform well in a wide range of temperatures.
Different techniques are followed before and after manufacture to ensure longevity of traction. The tire pressure is a very important parameter, and tire pressure should be kept at ideal levels in all the tires within a vehicle. If there is low air pressure in one tire, it puts undue strain on another, and thus the wear-and-tear rate is enhanced.
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BREEZ?N, San Diego?s Variety Band, to Perform in Concert on the Evening of Oct. 1, 2005 at the Historic Old Highway Caf? in Ocotillo Wells, CA.
(ContentDesk) September 28, 2005 -- BREEZ'N, San Diego's variety band, returns back by popular demand to perform in a public concert on the evening of Oct. 1, 2005 at the historic Old Highway Caf? in Ocotillo Wells, CA. The Old Highway (80) Cafe is located at the intersection of I-8 and Evan Hewes parkway in Ocotillo Wells, CA in close proximity to the State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). Call
(760) 358-7331 for reservationsBREEZ'N shall be donating a portion of the evening's proceeds to help with the Katrina relief fund.Breez'n is a fun, high energy, dynamic and versatile band that performs a VARIETY of standards, classics, and contemporary music. Instrumental and vocal versions feature jazz, blues, R&B, rock, pop, swing, and latin styles from the 1940s through the present.
Our extreme versatility, extensive songlist, audience rapport, talent and showmanship makes Breez'n the perfect group for any event.The original members of Breez'n came together in the spring of...
BREEZ?N, San Diego?s Variety Band, to Perform in Concert on the Evening of Oct. 1, 2005 at the Historic Old Highway Caf? in Ocotillo Wells, CA.
How to Get the Best Fuel Mileage This Summer
Summer has not yet arrived but soon enough, it would already be felt. And when summer arrives, it means fun and a lot of driving to vacation spots for many people. However, with the gas prices skyrocketing, it would not be a surprise to find many people opting to take lesser and shorter trips.
According to the Department of Energy (DOE), the gas price already averages some $2.60 a gallon which is 40 cents greater compared to the prices of just a year ago. To assist motorists and vehicle owners in getting their dollar's worth in gas through a greater mileage, Alexander Karsner who is the new DOE assistance secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy states, "Keeping vehicles properly maintained and driving smart can significantly boost mileage and lower gasoline costs." The Alliance to Save Energy Power $avings' President, Kateri Callahan, adds, "Households paid more than $4000 last year to power their homes and vehicles.
Consumers can cut those...
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BREEZ?N, San Diego?s Variety Band, to Perform in Concert on the Evening of Oct. 1, 2005 at the Historic Old Highway Caf? in Ocotillo Wells, CA.
(ContentDesk) September 28, 2005 -- BREEZ'N, San Diego's variety band, returns back by popular demand to perform in a public concert on the evening of Oct. 1, 2005 at the historic Old Highway Caf? in Ocotillo Wells, CA. The Old Highway (80) Cafe is located at the intersection of I-8 and Evan Hewes parkway in Ocotillo Wells, CA in close proximity to the State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). Call
(760) 358-7331 for reservationsBREEZ'N shall be donating a portion of the evening's proceeds to help with the Katrina relief fund.Breez'n is a fun, high energy, dynamic and versatile band that performs a VARIETY of standards, classics, and contemporary music. Instrumental and vocal versions feature jazz, blues, R&B, rock, pop, swing, and latin styles from the 1940s through the present.
Our extreme versatility, extensive songlist, audience rapport, talent and showmanship makes Breez'n the perfect group for any event.The original members of Breez'n came together in the spring of...
BREEZ?N, San Diego?s Variety Band, to Perform in Concert on the Evening of Oct. 1, 2005 at the Historic Old Highway Caf? in Ocotillo Wells, CA.
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Mini Mania, Inc. Updates Largest BMW Mini Cooper Website on the Internet
Nevada City, CA (ContentDesk) June 29, 2006 -- Mini Mania, Inc.(tm), the market leader in distributing and manufacturing lifestyle products and high quality performance aftermarket parts for the "classic" Mini(tm) and BMW MINI Cooper(tm) automobiles has further improved their already market leading Internet Website www.Minimania.com . In recognition of the International nature of both the Mini Cooper business and the Internet itself, Mini Mania now offers its entire range of over 10,000 products...
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Medstep? launches the biggest e-commerce portal for medical products in Internet.
Miami, Florida, (ContentDesk) March 5, 2004--Medstep?, a leading distributor of medical equipment, information technology and medical supplies introduced today Medstep? Marketplace ? the biggest e-commerce portal for medical products in Internet (www.med-step.com/marketplace).Medstep? Marketplace provides physicians and patients with a wide collection of high quality medical products from monitors to wheelchairs and...
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Hair Transplant Surgery ? Do You Need It, Do You Want It?
Hair transplant surgery is very common these days. As hair loss is such a big problem for so many people, and as hair transplant surgery becomes more and more effective, it is more in demand.
However hair transplant surgery is usually the last in the list of things that you need to consider if you are suffering from hair loss.
For those who are suffering from some degree of hair loss there are some steps you need to take before you consider hair transplant...