Power linemen have a different vision of the world than most of us. That's because they spend much of their time at elevations that most people don't climb to on a regular basis. Power linemen are the servicemen working for local telephone or utilities companies, along roadsides and city streets. Every day, they're lifted and lowered to places too tall for ladders so that they can fix some electrical or technical problem. And they...more
What's the point of buying anything mechanical, electrical or computer-related used, if you end up having to pay a mint to get it into good-running condition? The whole point of not buying new in the first place is to save costs. Purchasing used or discount trucks is not the best option. Purchasing reconditioned trucks is. I-80 Equipment understands that many companies don't have the capital to buy new. And that's why they offer...more
Talk to the no. 1 business blogger of the 21st century (who just happens to be Seth Godin), and he'll tell you, you want to be "otaku". Otaku is Japanese for 'a person with an obsession'. In today's workplace especially, you really can't get far without a healthy obsession or two. Otaku are specialists in what they do, and masters of their trade. They focus on one thing, and earn themselves the reputation of being exceptional at what they do. The coolest thing about being "otaku" is that you don't have to do your own marketing buzz. Your business name becomes synonymous with the niche market you operate in. It becomes a household name, and if you're really successful, you become the Hover of the vacuum cleaners, the Apple of computers, or the Red Bull of energy drinks.Being "otaku" involves doing business with passionate people who that understand and admire what you do, people who are one step ahead of everyone else, and who are so in tune with a particular marketplace that they hear you sneeze a fraction of a second before you do. The sneeze is in reference to Godin's viral marketing, which once you've sneezed, spreads like a virus. In...more
Body kits are one of the items that car owners use to enhance visual appeal of their car. It is relatively a low cost option to adorn a car. But do not confuse it with window dressing. Window dressing suggests highlighting certain aspects of a product while hiding others which need not be publicized. Some element of deception may be associated with...more
A car is meant to make our lives more comfortable. And that role it performs eminently. Therefore worldwide a great car is considered to be a prime personal possession. However do we need to reciprocate and give some time to our car as well so that we can make it perform better? Well there is not much we can do for our car. If we bought a good car...more
In the day time you have the luxury of enjoying the scenery from your car window. In the country side you can have a look at the natural features of a landscape. In the night you are at a disadvantage. For long stretches you only see the road ahead and tail lights of the vehicles going ahead of you. However, it has to be admitted that tail lights do look quite fascinating at night. This aspect of the tail lights encourages the designers to make them look unique and more attractive. As their name itself suggests they are located at the rear end of the car, but it does not reduce their importance as a show piece item. You would have noticed that tail lights prominently feature in car advertisements to lure the buyers.The cosmetic value of tail lights should not be underestimated but that is not the reason for their existence. They are a safety feature. They indicate to the driver of the vehicle following you of your presence on the road. Apart from that the tail lights are also designed to warn him of your intended maneuvers like turning left or right, or stopping. It makes driving on the road safe for him for him, safe for you, and every one else on the road.Car tail lights are thus...more
As we go through our lives we use and consume many things. Somethings like food we need to buy almost every day while other things we buy them less frequently such as clothes. There are still other items which we buy very infrequently. Some of these...more
Modern life is packed with comfort and conveniences. Travel, food, health care, entertainment, education and all other aspects of our lives have benefited a lot from the progress made by man kind. What took us a lot of time, effort and cost can now...more
A cat has nine lives. A car does not enjoy that privilege. But you can give a new lease of life to a car by installing body kits. Thereby it will not become a new car but it will look a different car. If you have got tired of looking to your existing...more
A hood originally meant a head covering either attached to a cloak or a coat or even sometimes made as a separate garment. In the earlier years of car manufacturing a car hood resembled in shape a garment hood. It no longer does so. Actually it has...more
You do not only move from one place to another in a car. You communicate with others through your car. You tell them about your choice, taste, and your preferences by the looks of your car. You convey to them that you are conversant with the latest...more
Every time before you make a purchase there is a phase when the world is yours. For example if you are planning to buy a car and have not yet finalized your car then you can regard all car models and think I can own this one tomorrow. If your budget...more