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Mike Geeslin, President & CEO
Motivated by his commitment to community and public service, Mike Geeslin began his appointment as the President and CEO of Central Health, the Travis County Healthcare District, in May 2017. A skilled leader in strategic planning and organizational alignment, Mike's experience includes more than 20 years of legislative, executive branch and association leadership roles. He has a strong background in building collaborative stakeholder relationships and creating effective outreach campaigns to build community partnership. Throughout his career, he has developed a deep understanding of fiscal management and budgeting, with the ability to control costs and invest in strategic initiatives for the good of the organization.
Prior to his appointment at Central Health, Mike served as Executive Director for the Texas Dental Association in Austin, Texas from 2014. There he provided management and administrative services for affiliated for-profit and charity subsidiaries, each governed by a separate board of directors. From 2005 – 2011, Mike served as the Commissioner of Insurance, Texas Department of Insurance. During his tenure, the Department implemented the early provisions of the Federal Affordable Care Act in Texas and new regulatory initiatives. Mike helped in the creation of Healthy Texas, a small employer health program helping the uninsured. After serving as the Commissioner of Insurance, Mike served on the board of Sendero Health Plans, in partnership with Central Health. His roles demonstrate his knowledge and ability to provide strong business outcomes, effective communications with public stakeholders and provide greater access to care.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts in speech communications from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He lives in Austin with his family.
Larry Wallace, Enterprise Chief Administrative Officer
Larry Wallace is a proven health care leader and advocate with over 30 years' experience in developing and leading integrated health care operations. Since joining Central Health, Larry has provided critical oversight of key operational functions in departments such as Finance, Human Resources, Health Information Technology, Eligibility Services, and Facilities.
In his time here, Larry has effectively represented Central Health in community engagement opportunities and developed important collaborations and critical linkages with community partners, local safety net providers, community leaders, and constituents. These efforts have helped make significant progress to improve access to health care for Travis County residents.
Prior to joining Central Health, Larry served as an executive at John Peter Smith Hospital (JPS) in Fort Worth, Texas, where he completed their administrative residency program and held several positions during his 19-year tenure. While serving as Vice President for Community Health, Larry led the effort to establish a network of 18 community-based health centers and coordinated multiple service lines to include primary and specialty care, pharmacy, and dental care. Other positions held during his JPS tenure include Director of Business Services, Chief Administrative Director, and Family Practice Residency Program Operations Director. Prior to JPS, Larry also worked at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Dallas, as well as Parkland Hospital.
Larry holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Dallas Baptist University and an MBA from Amberton University in Dallas. While serving in the United States Army, Larry attended the U.S. Academy of Health Sciences and received certifications as an Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist. Larry is also a member of the Medical Group Management Association and the American College of Health Care Executives.
Jeff Knodel, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Knodel originally came to Central Health as the Regional Healthcare Partnership Director, directing Central Health's role as the anchor entity for Regional Health Partnership 7 of the 1115 Medicaid Waiver in Texas.
Previously, Mr. Knodel worked as Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the City of Austin where he held various positions over 25 years, including Deputy Controller and Controller for the City. Among other projects, he headed the wind-down of operations at the then city-owned and operated Brackenridge Hospital prior to its transition to Central Health in 2004.
Jeff graduated from Southwest Texas State with a Bachelor's Degree in Management and has been a Certified Public Accountant for more than 22 years.
Susan Lara Willars, Enterprise VP of Human Resources
Susan Lara Willars is Central Health's Enterprise Vice President of Human Resources. In her role, she partners with executives across the Central Health Enterprise (Central Health, CommUnityCare, Sendero Health Plans, Inc.) and their teams to ensure that best practices are consistently achieved in recruitment, retention, talent management, performance management, employee engagement, employee relations, compensation, and benefits design and administration.
Prior to joining Central Health, Susan served as the Vice President of Human Resources for Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas. With over 21 years of experience in various human resources roles, she has a proven record of enhancing performance, increasing opportunities for career development, and implementing human capital strategies for a multicultural organization.
Susan holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Texas Pan American and a MBA from Aspen University.
Steven Lamp, Vice President of Real Estate and Facilities
Steven Lamp serves as Central Health's Vice President of Real Estate and Facilities.
Steven was most recently Managing Principal of a regional real estate development and investment company. In prior roles, he directed design and construction for private and institutional entities, and headed international and regional construction offices and efforts. His diverse experience includes health care, academic, hospitality, transportation, airport, government, industrial, mixed use, and other development and construction types. So far in his career, he has successfully managed more than $2.5 billion in capital projects on five continents.
Steven Lamp graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with Bachelors of Science degrees in Civil Engineering, and Engineering and Public Policy.
Vice President of Government Affairs Perla Cavazos
Perla Cavazos was born and raised in San Benito, a small town on the Texas-Mexico border, and moved to Austin over 20 years ago to take a job advocating for affordable housing for people with low income. Since moving to Austin she has developed expertise in public policy, advocacy and government affairs with a focus on improving the lives of Texans who are most vulnerable.
She joined the team at Central Health in July of 2016, and previously worked for Texas Legal Services Center, Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, and in the Texas Senate as a Senior Policy Analyst and Legislative Director. Perla has a BA from Stanford University and a Masters in Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin.
Perla is an active volunteer in the community and serves on several non-profit boards and city commissions and task forces. She is a board member of Planned Parenthood-Greater Texas, Foundation Communities, Texas Access to Justice Foundation and LUPE Arte. Perla is a founding member of FuturoFund, a local philanthropic circle that supports Latino-serving nonprofit organizations in Austin. Her public service includes past terms with the City of Austin Planning Commission, Commission for Women, Resource Management Commission, Imagine Austin Citizens Advisory Task Force, and recently the City Manager Search Task Force. Perla is a Leadership Austin Alum ('08) and recipient of the "Austin Under 40 Award" in government and public affairs ('08).
Vice President of Communications Ted Burton
A native Austinite, Ted graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in journalism. Ted worked as a TV news reporter and news executive in markets across Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri – including Austin's KEYE-TV (CBS) – before directing public relations for Capital Metro. For nearly 14 years, Ted developed and executed comprehensive public health and environmental communication campaigns for local, state, nonprofit and corporate entities as Executive Vice President for an Austin-based advertising agency.
Ted serves on the board of directors for Out Youth, a 28-year old nonprofit serving LGBTQ youth in Central Texas, most recently as board chair. In 2017, Out Youth honored Ted with its Bill Dickson Legacy Award. He previously led PR efforts as a volunteer for the Hill Country Ride for AIDS and is a founder of Softball Austin, a LGBTQ-focused sports league that has grown to include hundreds of members. He was an inaugural inductee in the Softball Austin Hall of Fame. Ted is a Leadership Austin alumni and former board member. As Vice President of Public Service for the Austin Advertising Federation Board of Directors, he was a two-time "Unsung Hero Award" winner. He previously served on the board for Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas and Metropolitan Community Church at Freedom Oaks. Ted co-chaired Leadership Austin's Best Party Ever in 2012, Out Youth's 25th Anniversary Gala in 2015, and was recently named the 2018 Planned Parenthood Dinner Co-Chair.
John F. Clark, Chief Information Officer
John Clark is a dynamic and effective information technology executive who has dedicated his career of over 20 years to healthcare delivery and to the service of others. He has held progressive leadership roles with large integrated health systems such as Baylor Health System of Dallas Texas and BayCare Health Systems of Clearwater Florida.
During his career, he has also held the role of CIO for hospitals and hospital development and management organizations. Within his vast network of peers and mentors, Mr. Clark is revered as a strategic visionary and organizational change agent. He is known for using customer relationship management and collaborative approaches to support innovative Information Services (IS) delivery methodologies. He has often been the go-to leader for significant process modification, quick turnaround on major initiatives, risk mitigation, and overall organizational cultural change.
Mr. Clark holds a Bachelors of Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems and a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Technology Management. He is a combat veteran and was Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Army, Signal Corp in 1993 where he provided logistical services, technology support, network infrastructure design and telecommunications for NATO operations, rapid deployment forces and frontline infantry units.
Mr. Clark has a deep understanding of the driving influences of technology in the clinical and business aspects of healthcare delivery. He is committed to making all areas of technology and IS service delivery top notch at Central Health.
Chief Strategy & Planning Officer Monica Crowley
Monica joined Central Health in 2014 as Communications Director. Her professional experience features more than 20 years as an advocate and attorney for public entities and non-profit organizations. Monica has participated in and led the development of strategy, legal, and public policy matters for health care, governmental affairs, and enforcement divisions.
Before joining Central Health, Monica served as the Vice President of Strategic Communication and Policy for Lone Star Circle of Care, a Federally Qualified Healthcare System based in Georgetown. Monica began her career as a white-collar enforcement attorney with the Texas State Securities Board and the United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division. Monica also served as an Assistant Attorney General with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Texas Attorney General's Office.
Born and raised in Clovis, New Mexico, Monica is a graduate of Austin College and The University of Texas at Austin School of Law. Monica is passionate about preventing and ending homelessness, and serves on the Board of Directors for Caritas of Austin. She resides in South Austin with her husband John and daughter Lilly.


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As an FTM (first time mum), you probably have a zillion things on your mind when it comes to preparing for the arrival of your baby. You've read and consulted countless books, websites and blogs about what to do and what not to do, and tried all sorts of things (even if they seemed weird – like singing to your belly so your baby knows your voice) just to make sure you're doing things right. After all, you're just bringing another life into the world, NBD. You should just chill and calm down – right? If you're just as frazzled as the other FTMs out there, worry not. You can tick one item off your checklist by deciding where to give birth. And there's no better place for FTMs than Mount Elizabeth Hospital.
Take it from this mum who's currently expecting her second child – having your baby in a warm and supportive environment should be at the top of your list. You want everything to be smooth and calculated, with dedicated nursing care. After all, you have other things to worry about – like caring for a new, tiny, perfect human. Trust us when we say this: you'll want to enjoy those first few hours and days with your little one and not have to think about anything else.
Mount Elizabeth Hospital – Maternity Wards
First time mums, you can relax (well, at least try to!)…… Mount Elizabeth Hospital will give you the support you need from delivery onwards.
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Dedicated treatment and care
To provide care for you and your little one, at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, a multidisciplinary team of nurses, midwives, lactation consultants and nutritionists will be there to help you every step of the way. You'll also have your pick of OB GYN specialists from a wide pool of highly experienced and overseas-trained professionals. Because of their extensive experience, they're able to give you lots of helpful tips when it comes to making your birthing plan. And if you need extra support, the specialists here are known for their high success rate in managing high risk pregnancies. You can be certain that you'll receive dedicated treatment and care at the maternity ward.
Now, if you're worried about what happens after giving birth – you can relax there too. Your precious bub is in good hands. Mount Elizabeth Hospital has a staff of dedicated and experienced nurses ready to help you care for your bundle of joy. They'll assist you with everything – bathing, feeding in the middle of the night, teaching you how to swaddle your bub and rock him to sleep, and they'll even take care of you. And believe us, knowing you have ample support and care will help you sleep better (and you will need all the sleep you can get!).
Just relax
When all the literal hard labour is done, take comfort in knowing you can recuperate in the peace and comfort of the spacious maternity ward. With the hotel-grade doors, double-glazed windows, and comfortable rooms, you can bond with your baby in a private space. It's like your very own mama-baby sanctuary!
For the support system you are looking for to help you through the process of delivery and recovery, you can count on Mount Elizabeth Hospital. You can take it easy, spend more time with your super cute mini-me, and enjoy the beginning of your journey to motherhood. Want to find out if this is the right place for you and your baby? Take a maternity tour and experience it for yourself.
To book your maternity tour, call 6731-2000 or visit www.mountematernity.sg
This advertorial is brought to you by HoneyKids in conjunction with Mount Elizabeth Hospital


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Canada is a funny place. I mean "funny - ha ha", not "funny - sheesh." I won't say Canadians love to laugh, because I'm pretty sure that's not unique to the Canadian character. Everyone, everywhere, loves to laugh -- like they love to eat and drink and have sex and sleep. Add laughter and that's the perfect date. We may not love to laugh any more than anyone else, but I think we may laugh more. Canadians are funny and they like funny. It's how we see ourselves and how others see us.
People my age will remember Wayne and Shuster. They had comedy specials that were broadcast across English Canada on CBC television. Back then, we all watched the same thing on television -- like Canada was one large living room and somebody had lost the remote for the TV. I'm going to get some flak here, but I never thought they were funny. Clearly, they intended to be -- these were called "comedy" specials. My Dad was a lot funnier than these guys and he was a banker.
But, you know, I am as proud as any Canadian that Wayne and Shuster appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show 67 times -- more than any other act. I can't explain it. To Americans, Canadians were either hockey players or these two funny guys. Eventually, Americans and Europeans played hockey, but Canadians remain the comedy Kings and Queens.
Still, without denying the impact of W & S, I thought The Hart and Lorne Terrific Hour was way funnier. The "Lorne" in Hart and Lorne was, and is, Lorne Micheals. Yeah. That guy. Coincidentally, he was married for a time to Frank Shuster's daugher, Rosie. So, how do I know that Hart and Lorne were funnier? Well, I laughed.
I also laughed, a lot, at SCTV. And Kids in the Hall.
CBC Radio also gave us a lot of laughs in a distinctively Canadian way. Royal Canadian Air Farce was much beloved [I am too young to remember The Happy Gang]. Again, despite my affection for it, I didn't think Air Farce was very funny -- in the "make me laugh" sense of the word. But Frantic Times? Very funny. Mr. Canoehead -- a crime-fighting super hero with an aluminum canoe welded to his head by a lightning strike during a portage. What could be more Canadian? Well, maybe Hart Pomerantz's portayal of the beaver.
Double Exposure was also funnier. Bob Robertson and Linda Cullen provided the lasting and defining impressions of an array of Canadian political figures, from Preston Manning ["EEEEliminate the deficit"] to "I'm Adrienne Clarkson and you're not".
And, I've only mentioned people who plied their yuks-trade here in Canada. This Canada Day, America's funniest folks will be celebrating their Canadian roots. You know who they are.
And back home, on this Canada Day Weekend, let's gather around the campfire and debate important matters of Canadian cultural identity and our international presence. Am I wrong about Wayne and Shuster and Air Farce? Are Jim Carrey's movies funnier than Mike Meyers'? Are politeness and humility the key ingredients to Canadians' comedic appeal? Which is more "Canadian" -- stand-up or sketch? Who do we miss more, John Candy or Phil Hartman? Would The Simpsons be funny without Canada? Does 22 Minutes need Rick Mercer? Is anyone funnier than Brent Butt? Red Green? Could Russell Peters have emerged from anywhere other than Canada? Who is your favourite Ghostbuster -- Dan Ackroyd or Bill Murray?
Bill Murray? He's not Canadian.
Yeah, but he could be.


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Having a Parky's Party is the perfect way to celebrate your child's birthday!
Give your child's next birthday an added dose of delight, adventure and less hassle with a birthday party at Parky's Wonderland.
Forget worrying about organising party games to keep the kids entertained, our fabulous multi-level indoor play structure complete with giant slides, soft ball cannon play zone, ball pit and flying fox will do all the work for you! With a dedicated host and 90 minutes table time, Parky's Wonderland takes the hassle out of planning the entertainment for the kids.
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Party Package Prices (click a name below to download flyer)
Hangout Party Package: $185.00
Wonderland Party Package: $185.00
Jungle Room Party Package: $185.00
*Please note a deposit is required when booking a party
Optional Extras
Face Painting: $60.00 – 60 minutes
Popcorn: $40.00 – serves 10 children
Fairy Floss: $40.00 – serves 10 children
Popcorn Fairfloss Package: $70.00 – serves 10 children
Ice Cream Cake (w Candles or Sparklers): $25.00
Train Ride: $40.00
Jumping Cushion Access: $30.00
Pass the Parcel: $25.00
Party Bags: $4.00 per bag
As Parky's Wonderland does not provide catering, please be aware you will need to bring your own food and party supplies or discuss and organise prior to the event date with our friendly staff.
Please note: to avoid allergic reactions, Parky's Wonderland has a "nut-free" zone policy. As such, we ask that no nuts be brought onto the premises. While all care is taken to ensure a "nut-free" environment we can not guarantee this to be the case. We appreciate your co-operation with this policy.
*There are other activities available that can also be incorporated into the birthday party packages. Please discuss this with a member of our friendly staff or by contacting our locations.


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Wattleton Farmstay is located on a 600 hectare sheep and cattle property surrounded by spectacular New England gorge country only half an hour east of Armidale, NSW. This holiday destination or overnight stopover has something for everyone!
Your hosts Lea, Panda, James & Jennie are always on hand to show you around and help make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Cosy wood fires keep you warm in the fully self contained cottage. Enjoy bushwalking, bird watching, tennis, swimming in the pool during the summer and of course the animals.
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Brian Allee-Walsh
Brady vs. Brees: Are these future Hall of Famers going head-to-head for the last time?
NEW ORLEANS New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady turned 40 Aug. 3. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will celebrate his 39th birthday Jan. 15.
Each is in relatively good health on the eve of Sunday's matinee matchup at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, a game that promises to be a spirited and high-scoring contest between two 0-1 teams.
Each player is playing at an elite level, remains the face of his franchise and continues to add to his burgeoning NFL legacy. Each hopes to defy logic, history and overwhelming odds and play the game he loves well into his 40s.
Time will tell.
Meantime, I'm going to venture out on a limb here -- a strong one, perhaps, but a limb, nevertheless -- and say this is the last time the Killer Bs will share a playing field for a meaningful game in New Orleans. Both are nearing an end to their Hall of Fame careers and eventually will price themselves out of the league if health issues don't get them first. Unless, of course, they agree to play for peanuts, which I don't see happening.
I don't see either of these proud warriors who's accustomed to earning upwards of $25 million annually staying on as a backup, mentoring his successor, holding a clip board or mopping up to kill the final, meaningless minutes of a game.
I suspect that when the time comes, each will know when it's time to retire and leave on his own terms, triggering the countdown to a first-ballot entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
That said, we should cherish this moment because the NFL sun, moon and stars may not align again.
Barring a chance meeting in a future Super Bowl, the league schedule won't bring them together again until the 2021 season when teams from the NFC South play teams from the AFC East.
Know this: We are seeing greatness Sunday in every sense of the word when it comes to Brady and Brees. The word "great'' is thrown around far too often when pundits, bloggers and talking heads describe our present day athletes. But there is no disputing where these two quarterbacks stand.
Each resides in rarefied air.
Brees (66,402 yards, 466 touchdowns) stands third behind Peyton Manning (71,940 yards, 539 touchdowns) and Brett Favre (71,838 yards, 508 touchdowns) in terms of career passing yards and touchdown passes. Brady stands fourth (61,849 yards, 456 touchdowns).
In head-to-head matches, Brees leads 3-1, including a 38-17 victory in Week 12 of the 2009 season en route to a 13-0 start and eventually a win in Super Bowl XLIV. Brees posted a perfect 158.3 passer rating In that Monday night game.
Eight years later, Brady and Brees are still playing at a high level with no end in sight.
Who would've thunk?
Brian Allee-Walsh is a long-time Saints reporter based in New Orleans. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Over the years, I've made regular references to my unhappy experiences on Spanish zebra crossings. Almost certainly too many, in fact. But this was in my capacity as a pedestrian, not as a driver. So you'll forgive me for reporting that last night it was me who had to brake hard to avoid hitting someone. And not just once but twice. Fortunately, each time this happened I was driving slowly and so had time to stop. Plus I didn't have my head turned sideways as I talked to one of my passengers. The first time was in a dark little square, when a couple walked out from behind one of the new electronic advertising hoardings that now litter our pavements. And the second was when a youth simply ran straight out from behind a parked van, at a speed which suggested he'd begun his run some metres from the roadside. Actually, I was reminded of a corrida and wouldn't have been surprised if he'd stuck two bandelliras in my bonnet as he passed. Or my 'hood', as our American cousins call it. All's well that ends well, of course. But wouldn't it have been a tad ironic if I'd been arrested for hitting someone on a crossing?
As I have a daughter who's a teacher in the UK, it's always worrying to read how bad things are in the educational world there. As in the case of a teaching assistant who removed a disruptive child from a classroom, with the kid threatening to stab and kill him as he did so. When the boy's mother complained, the teaching assistant was arrested and jailed for 22 hours. Then he was suspended from his job, forced by the social services to leave his house and barred from contact with this three children while he was taken through the courts. Needless to say, the poor man was eventually cleared of any offence and allowed to return to his job and family.
If you think this is sound enough evidence of the madness of British society, consider the case of the shop assistant who asked a purchaser of a greetings card if she was over 25 because there was a picture of a wine bottle and three glasses on the front of it. Or of the 15 year old boy who was denied wine gums by a shop assistant who felt this contravened the store's regulations designed to reduce the curse of binge-drinking in the country.
Finally . . . My thanks to those readers and fellow bloggers who've written to advise that the ineffable Cade has initiated a blog dedicated to telling the world what a piece of mierda I am. Good luck to him, I say. There's no such thing, others say, as bad publicity. Come to think of it, my special post above this one will presumably have given him something to get his fangs into. Though I'm sure I'll be able to resist the temptation of checking this out.


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I could have gotten Flynorcal's Porsche. I was just 800 miles and a U-Haul flatbed away from a free 996. But the engine has to be dropped from below, and I don't have the right equipment to lift it high enough.
Oh well.
It could've had a supercharged 1UZ in it. It could've.
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It happens to almost all of us at some point during our time behind the wheel, we step on the brake pedal and there's this beating, pulsating type feel beneath your foot. Many folks who aren't familiar with braking systems can become concerned about the safety of the vehicle while others who may be more seasoned in the world of automotive systems quickly assume the brake rotors are warped.
If you're familiar with how today's automotive brakes work, it's easy to understand how at times you might feel warped rotors pulsating the brake pedal. If the rotor surface is uneven, the high spots will push back against the caliper pistons causing brake fluid pressure to increase and decrease rapidly in the brake lines. That pulsation is then easily felt in the pedal, it's much like the way you at times can feel the pulse in your wrist.
If the suspension system has been poorly maintained and there are worn bushings or links then it's possible to have the steering wheel shake…sometimes violently
There are a few reasons that brake rotors will warp or develop high spots, one reason is uneven heating or cooling. Those that live in wet and rainy areas are constantly subjected to driving the car through puddles of water that can splash on the rotors and cause some premature warping.
Another common reason for rotors to warp is parking the vehicle after extended heavy usage, for example, let's say you've just towed a heavy trailer through a mountainous terrain, that added weight places a heavy demand on the brake system. In that example, all the heat that has soaked into the brake pads keeps one section of the stationary rotor hot while the rest of it cools.
The number one reason however, is improper tightening or installation of the wheels. Brake rotors on most newer vehicles are made thinner in an effort to reduce the overall vehicle weight and it's not only thinner at the friction surface, it's thinner everywhere including the point where it contacts the rim of the tire. If your service center isn't mindful of setting proper lug nut torque, then it's possible and even probable that the brake pedal will pulse and warp prematurely.
We've talked briefly about the consequences of uncontrollable heat and uneven lug nut torque, lets now look at one last culprit that can cause grief and frustration and that's contamination and corrosion.
Typically wheels and brake rotors are made of dissimilar materials. Most wheels today are made of aluminum whereas rotors are made of steel or iron, aluminum is softer and thereby can corrode heavily at the rotor contact point. General Motors as well as other manufacturers strongly recommend routine cleaning of those surfaces during routine tire maintenance.
In today's busy world, it's easy to postpone automotive maintenance and adopt an "I'll get to it later" mentality. Here at Horsepower Broadcasting we strongly urge our readers and our Horsepower for an Hour radio show listeners to reject that sort of reasoning. In the long run, proper maintenance is easier on your wallet and a properly maintained vehicle will serve you reliably for many years.


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Arnold Gallegos says whenever a convention or festival arrives in Pueblo, the staff at Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce recommends that visitors contact his company. Those recommendations result in a great deal of business for him.
Gallegos is president and owner of Shuttle Service of Southern Colorado, and has been a chamber member since 1999.
"Yes, the chamber throws me a lot of shuttle business – in fact, they use me exclusively for charters to and from the main parking lot at the annual Loaf 'N Jug Chile & Frijoles Festival," Gallegos says. "They have also called me to transport several legislators to and from Pueblo Memorial Airport. Being a Pueblo chamber member has many advantages."
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Bob Nicholson, owner of Southwest Brokerage Corp. and a chamber member since 1974, thinks the biggest value of the Pueblo chamber is that they are the marketing arm of the city.
"Those folks market to prospective residents, companies and employees who might be considering Pueblo as a new home," Nicholson says. "That kind of growth is vital to our economy, and the chamber is always trumpeting what Pueblo is all about. Their staff attends trade shows, organizes events to bring people to Pueblo, and does promotional pieces such as Images Pueblo magazine. I will remain a chamber member as long as I'm in business."
Elizabeth Gallegos
Elizabeth Gallegos, owner of Euphoria Salon, sponsors an event each August called Free Kids Cut Day. It provides free haircuts to any child throughout Pueblo, and the chamber is a major promoter of the proceedings.
"This event results in free haircuts to about 200 kids, and the chamber helps pass out fliers and posts the event on their website, where the information is very easy to access," Gallegos says. "One nice story is that in 2009, we gave haircuts to several children in one family and saved them $75, and the mother told me that she was then able to buy new shoes for all her children for school."
Gallegos, a chamber member for 10 years, adds that the Pueblo chamber also asks for feedback from all small business owners in an effort to help make those businesses more successful.
"The chamber often e-mails helpful information and helps my business in many other ways," she says. "I had my best year ever in 2009 and expect the numbers to be just as strong in 2010, and I credit the chamber with assisting with my overall success. I will always be a Pueblo chamber member."
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Some people are surprised when I say Japan gets some of the most snow in the world. We live on the main island called Honshu in the Japanese Alps. The weather and wind here is the ultimate recipe for epic pow days. The cold wind from Siberia flows over the sea of Japan, picking up moisture and slams into the Japanese Alps puking meters of snow at a time!! The other best thing about Japan is if there is a meter of snowfall overnight, nothing changes. The roads are cleared, the buses are on time and everything is a white wonderland.
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On the best days the consistency of the snow is what we call "blower pow", the kind of snow where it is so fine and light you can literally blow it away like baby powder.
We expect there to be lots of snow for spring conditions in March. Hope your winter or summer - whichever hemisphere you are in - is as wonderful as ours. See all you Canadian folks at the end of March, 2017 where we will be back in Collingwood for the summer! Until then, happy shredding.


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Hooray for being done with your blocks! That's so awesome. Bummer about the "mini pinnies," but at least you got lots of practice, right? :-)ReplyDelete
I'm definitely straight line quilting mine because I'm too scared to learn free-motion . . . for now! I love pretty much any straight-line quilting that Ashley at Film In The Fridge does. Have you checked out her quilting? So awesome!
Good luck! Can't wait to see yours!
I just saw your blocks on flickr! They look great! You found some really cool ones.ReplyDelete
I did try the paper piecing block......and I LOVE IT! You were right, once you figure it out it's so easy! I've started on a second, and have a couple more blocks to finish (redo).
I hate that part so you are on your own :) I have a long arm quilter that is awesome not far from me so I don't even pretend to bother.ReplyDelete
I would still be breathing in the bag.ha.ha.ha.a
Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I really love hearing from you!! :)
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Soldier Warren McKinlay spent 18 months as a "walking corpse" after a rare condition left him thinking he was dead.
Warren, 35, from Essex, had Cotard's syndrome , a billion-to-one condition that leaves sufferers believing they are deceased, as we revealed in the Mirror this week. Some patients even die from starvation after not feeling a need to eat.
But his condition is not the one where the brain plays tricks on the patient. And doctors are still in the dark about the reasons behind many of these rare syndromes.
From believing your loved one is one of the body snatchers to feeling as if the room is shrinking like in Alice In Wonderland, many of these conditions sound more like science fiction, than medical fact...
I could just eat him up
We're all used to hearing adults saying they could just eat him up when they look at a newborn baby. For sufferers of autophagia, it's more than just an expression.
They become obsessed with eating themselves and will compulsively bite and chew their body parts.
The psychological disorder can be mild, but in one extreme case a 66-year-old man from India severely mutilated his fingers.
Who are you?
It sounds like something from Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but Capgras syndrome is very real.
It involves the delusion that someone close to you has been replaced by an imposter.
The condition usually occurs in people with schizophrenia but can also be caused by dementia, epilepsy or a traumatic brain injury.
A recent paper from Harvard neurologists R Ryan Derby and David Caplan examined the case of a 71-year-old man who was convinced his pet cat had been replaced by an imposter.
Through the looking glass
Alice In Wonderland syndrome sees patients become confused by the size and shape of their body.
Sufferer Abigail Moss, 27, from Somerset, experienced hallucinations from the age of five.
She said: "You feel like the room is shrinking and that your body's becoming larger. Things look further away or seem smaller. Everything feels exaggerated and movements are faster."
Floored by France
Ever gone somewhere and found it didn't live up to the hype?
Well, Japanese tourists suffering from Paris syndrome end up being a lot more than mildly disappointed after visiting the French capital.
When the city doesn't meet their very high, overly romanticised expectations, or they encounter a rude waiter or taxi driver, they experience a psychiatric breakdown.
Sufferers are mainly women in their 30s and often need to be repatriated.
The condition was discovered 20 years ago by a Japanese psychiatrist working in France, Professor Hiroaki Ota.
Up to 12 Japanese tourists are said to fall victim to it each year.
I'll give my right arm
Apotemnophilia, also known as body integrity identity disorder, is a condition linked to damage of the brain's right parietal lobe.
It leaves sufferers with an overwhelming desire to amputate healthy parts of their body.
With few surgeons willing to operate unnecessarily, extreme cases see people amputate their own limbs or ask someone unqualified to do it for them.
In 2000, a hospital in Scotland banned a surgeon from amputating the healthy leg of American patient, Gregg Furth.
Another sufferer, a 71-year-old from California, said of his condition: "I want to have my left leg amputated, just above the knee.
I strongly feel that my left leg just shouldn't be on my body. I've thought about it obsessively every single day of my life."
Religious fever
Jerusalem syndrome occurs when mentally ill people visit the holy city, triggering religious delusions that fade a few weeks after their holiday.
There are about 50 cases a year, including one of an Irish schoolteacher who went to a hospital in Jerusalem convinced she was about to give birth to Jesus and an Austrian man who kicked off when hotel staff refused to prepare him the Last Supper.
E.T. fingers
Alien hand syndrome is usually caused by strokes or other permanent brain damage, leading people to believe their hand doesn't belong to them.
Acting as if it has mind of its own, the hand may close a drawer when the other one has opened it, or do up buttons that have just been undone.
Karen Byrne, 60, from New Jersey in the US, says the condition causes her to slap herself in the face.
She says: "I'd light a cigarette, balance it on an ashtray, and then my left hand would reach forward and stub it out. It would take things out of my handbag and I wouldn't realise so I would walk away.
"I lost a lot of things before I realised what was going on."
Decision, decisions
Those who suffering from extreme, crippling indecision could have aboulomania.
Sufferers are mentally and physically healthy but have weakened willpower and have to be 100% sure their choice is correct, meaning they are rarely capable of making one.
Even in simple everyday decisions, like whether to go for a walk or see friends, they overanalyse to such an extent they are trapped by their inability to decide.
Signal failure
Dysmimia means sufferers are no longer able to understand common hand signals – even if they previously understood their meaning.
Holding out your palm in a "wait" or "stop" signal suddenly becomes uncomprehensible. And giving them the finger will have no effect. The cause is unknown.
Feeling like a cow
Boanthropy is a condition that causes people to believe they are a cow or an ox, usually starting as a dream before becoming a full-blown delusion.
The earliest known sufferer was Nebuchadnezzar, King of the Neo-Babylonian Empire in the sixth century BC, with the Book of Daniel stating that he "was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen".


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2019 fast approaches, and so does a fresh new calendar that you need to fill up. London is an amazing city to be in, but why waste your time doing the same old, and standing in lines outside Madame Tussaud and paying £40 for a cramped ride on the London Eye? Below are a couple of experiences that you should enjoy in London in 2019.
Enjoy Rugby in Luxury*
February and March bring tons of rugby matches to the capital as the 6 Nations begin. It's one thing to catch a match in the pub with your mates, but it's another to enjoy 6 Nations hospitality at Twickenham Stadium and see the real deal. Catch England v Italy, England v France and England v Scotland in Twickenham. Choose which package you want, available in a range of prices and make the most of it! My family are Welsh, so I'll be rooting for Wales to win as always!


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When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong: 13 Times Diddy Lost His Damn Mind
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Just because Diddy is worth $700 million and can afford to have security does not mean he won't take matters into his own hands.
People forget Sean Combs is from Harlem and he'll keep it real if he sees some f*ck sh*t.
When reports surfaced of Puffy getting arrested for fighting a UCLA football coach, for whom his son plays defensive back, was anybody really that surprised?
The man has no chill. You do have to feel bad for his kid, though.
This is a man who made a career on doing whatever the f*ck he wants and if anybody's going to disrespect his son in front of him, he better be ready to scrap.
Diddy has a long history of keeping it real.
When he was seriously ready to fight a cop in NYC:
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When he wilded out Pharrell in "Get Him To The Greek":
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When he punched Drake in the club for talking to his girl, Cassie:
And when he starred in this wild ad with her:
When he saw a $1 bill for the first time in years:
And whenever he just decides to flex on Instagram:
When he challenged Odell Beckham, Jr. to a foot race and lost:
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When he went in on Aubrey from Danity Kane:
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When he swagged off on his private jet like no other:
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When he defended Kanye's dance moves:
When even his son defended his dad's dance moves:
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Jodie Whittaker's 13th Doctor has been joined by three new companions for season 11 of Doctor Who. The long-running science fiction show is shaking things up adding not only a new, female Doctor, but new cast members, a new TARDIS design, and a new showrunner as well. Chris Chibnall (Broadchurch) is stepping in to replace longtime showrunner and writer Stephen Moffat who started in the position in 2010 when he replaced Russell T. Davies.
Whittaker's Doctor is taking over for the 12th Doctor played by Peter Capaldi. The regeneration will take place in this year's Christmas special, 'Twice Upon A Time', which will also feature the First Doctor played by David Bradley. Regenerations are always full of mixed emotions as fans bid a sad farewell to old favorites and excitedly welcome new characters into the show and this looks to be no different.
Related: Doctor Who Gets New TARDIS Design & Longer Episodes
BBC announced that Whittaker's Doctor will be joined by three new companions for season 11. "The new Doctor is going to need new friends", said Chibnall. These friends will be played by Bradley Walsh as Graham, Tosin Cole as Ryan, and Mandip Gill as Yasmin. Also joining the series in a returning role is Sharon D. Clarke.
Having a group of companions isn't unusual. Capaldi himself had two: Bill (Pearl Mackie) and Nardole (Matt Lucas) and so did Matt Smith's 11th Doctor with Amy (Karen Gillan) and Rory (Arthur Darvill). More companions means more room for banter and bickering -- something that comes with the territory of traveling with the Doctor. And it's nice to see a mix of male and female companions of different ages and races. Doctor Who has all different kinds of fans all around the world and it is nice if they can see themselves in the Doctor's adventures.
The new season of Doctor Who will begin in fall of 2018 with a feature-length premiere episode. Season 11 will consist of only 10 episodes (past seasons had 12) each with a runtime of 50 minutes -- a little shorter than previously reported. Slightly longer episodes and shorter seasons could help tighten Doctor Who will still allow for the storytelling and fun adventures that have made this show an institution for so many years.
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Drawing from Life ~ Figuratively speaking!/
Most people in the art world would agree that drawing from life, literally, is the best way to learn how to draw. Studying 3 dimensional objects up close can only help one's drawing abilities improve. Working from a two dimensional photograph just isn't the same but sometimes it's a necessity. Drawing from life, figuratively speaking, can be even more beneficial!
Motivation, positivity, inspiration and energy, all are needed to be productive in life, but sometimes it can be hard to come by, especially in the art world.
I am lucky and have a spouse, Jen, who is a very positive person. She believes in my work, sometimes more than I do. She always has words of wisdom and encouragement. As much as she helps me, sometimes I have to build on her positivity. Many artists struggle to get into a creative, and therefore, productive mindset, including me.
What gets me there??? Sometimes, it's from hearing that my work touched someone. Sometimes, it's being touched by others.
This morning I watched numerous videos of a tremendous musical talent, Ramin Karimloo, who performs on Broadway and has starred in Phantom and Les Mis. Jen had mentioned that she had done the same, and that she had seen something special in him. Sure enough, I felt the same way. He has a spark to him, he shines when he is performing. I watched video after video, song after song, and it was motivating!
The same thing happens to me when I view other artists' work that I admire. Seeing my cousin Brian's Vermont landscapes had the same effect on me. Going to the Norman Rockwell Museum a number of years ago was energizing. A trip to the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC, this summer, sent me home with all kinds of inspiration.
Today, I'm going to open my studio windows and let the fresh air in, turn on some good music, and work on my Great Blue Heron painting. Appreciating all that's good, blocking out the bad, and enjoy being in the moment.
Now, it's time to pick up the paintbrush! Thanks as always for following my art, my photography, and my journal!


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It was nearly three in the morning and Eve sat at her laptop in her kitchen wrapped in her favorite pink silk robe. She'd given up on trying to get to sleep, and decided to check and see if Julie really did post that ad. She hadn't gotten any emails or calls yet so she figured Julie probably hadn't done it. Eve reached for her home-made cappuccino and took a deep sip. Of course, she thought, drinking four cups of cappuccino a day since she got her new coffee maker probably didn't help in the sleep department.
She moved the cursor over the screen and typed in the web address. She didn't even have to search for Julie's ad as it had been chosen as the member spotlight, and was featured on the first page of the website.
There was Julie: sweet, withdrawn Julie, for the entire world to see in a red negligee sprawled on her couch holding up a nearly-empty bottle of wine and what Eve recognized as a very drunken expression on her face. To others, Julie's smoky eyes and slight smile might be misinterpreted as a come-hither-now stare. And it looked like there was a paperclip stuck to her forehead. Laughter rose within Eve and then she noticed the little sideways triangle underneath her post. A play button? Why was there a play button. Eve pressed the button and it became clear: Julie had posted her not a written ad, but she'd actually recorded one.
The Picture wobbled and there was a close-up of Julie's cleavage, then she ran to her couch and jumped on it, her yellow robe flying like a superhero's. "Hey there," Julie said in a voice that was pitched low, as if she were trying to sound sexy. "I'm Eaaaaaaasy Laaaaady and I want some socks. A two pair of socks. One two. Me…" she pointed at the screen. "You."
Then Julie got off the couch and walked up to the screen, and said:
Look, I'm here you're there and if you wanna
know the truth I'm tired of this being alone stuff
I don't wannta be a lonely sock and it's not like
I'm looking for marriage exactly but you know
what? I'm talented and smart and fairly attractive
and have killer knockers so why not come knockin
you write me and if not then forget you I've got
plenty of things to meet and people to do.
Julie flicked her hair, dropped her robe and the screen went black.
Eve laughed again. This was good. Too, too good. This was exactly the sort of thing that made her love Julie: she had an astounding knack for complicating her life.


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Padmaavat: Ranveer Singh receives handwritten note from Amitabh Bachchan praising his performance
Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan sent a handwritten note to Ranveer Singh praising him for his performance in his latest release Padmaavat.
Calling the letter his "award", an overwhelmed Ranveer took to Twitter to share the picture of the note and a bouquet Bachchan sent him after watching the Sanjay Leela Bhansali period drama.
"Mujhe mera award mil gaya (I have got my award) @SrBachchan," the actor, who is receiving rave reviews for his portrayal of Sultan Alauddin Khilji in the magum opus, captioned the tweet.
Mujhe mera award mil gaya 🙏🏽😇@SrBachchan pic.twitter.com/zlo9B6G2od
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) January 29, 2018
Ranveer, 32, also received a handwritten note in 2015, after Bachchan had watched Bajirao Mastani in which he has portrayed the role of Peshwa Bajirao. His performance was appreciated unanimously, as a result he bagged the Best Actor trophy in nearly all the major award festivals that year.
Ranveer is seen essaying the role of the 13th century invader and ruler of Delhi Sultanate Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat. From his looks, to his performance — everything has been lauded by critics and public alike.
Featuring Deepika Padukone in the lead, Padmaavat also stars Shahid Kapoor, Jim Sarbh, Aditi Rao Hydari and Raza Murad.
The film is going strong at the box office, despite not releasing in some states and acts of vandalism across the country.
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I have a question about step 1 on the recipe "walnut-sage anadama bread" from janeofmanytrade. It says:
"the night before you will bake the bread, combine the cornmeal and the boiling water in a bowl. mix completely, cover and allow it to sit out at room temperature until you are ready to mix the dough. peter reinhart calls this a "soaker""


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Here's a pitfall I wandered into earlier: virtual default values are not inherited from a base class! You'll need to specify the default value again in the inherited class.
Since both our base class and default class can have default values, that leads to the next question - how do I know which default value will be used?
Whether the base class or derived class default value is used depends on the static type of the function call. What that means in plain English: If your function is called through a base class object/pointer/reference, you will use the default value in the base class. If you call through the derived class object/pointer/reference, you will use the derived default value.
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A virtual function call (10.3) uses the default arguments in the declaration of the virtual function determined by the static type of the pointer or reference denoting the object. An overriding function in a derived class does not acquire default arguments from the function it overrides.


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5 #SEO secrets revealed: get your #autoparts website ranked higher with these tips Click To TweetWe're going against our better judgement to publicly reveal some of our best secrets for auto parts SEO.
As you may already know we do extensive testing and experimenting on what works best for SEO and we do our own case studies. Here, for the first time, are some of our best automotive parts SEO strategies that we've developed.
Automotive Parts SEO Tips:
- The Road to Purchase is sometimes non-linear; for your auto parts SEO you need to be visible for different types of search along the Road to Purchase;
- Your auto parts SEO strategy should include analyzing clickthrough rate (CTR) vs. organic ranking;
- There is a gold mine of SEO data waiting for you in your Google Search Console account;
- Get organized and create a list of topics.
Any auto parts marketing strategy should include auto parts SEO. It's not easy to do and it's not a set-it-and-forget-it activity. To be really effective you have to work on SEO every day.
Auto Parts SEO Secret #1: Understanding the Road to Purchase
The auto parts Road to Purchase is a winding one and its commonly accepted that shoppers take some type of path before purchasing. You should know what the automotive parts Road looks like before even starting your auto parts SEO strategy.
The Road to Purchase for car parts can vary a lot, depending on what part you're optimizing for. For example, when a shopper needs an OEM part, it's usually because something broke or wore out. It may not be a planned purchase.
The Road to Purchase for car parts varies a lot and you need an #SEO strategy to show up for potential buyers all along the Road. Click To TweetBut, for a performance car part, an accessory, or something to customize a vehicle, the shopper may have been thinking about that part for weeks, months or even years.
The Road for these different kinds of parts can be wildly different, and your auto parts SEO strategy needs to be both adaptable and scalable in order to reach all kinds of potential buyers.
Look at the Road to Purchase and you can see SEO requirements change as a shopper moves along the Road. It may start with interest in a certain part without details. It may involve looking at forums for more ideas. The searches used on Google at this point can be vague and generic.
A car parts shopper may then look at manufacturer websites to verify fitment or see an entire product line (we reported in the August 2016 issue of PWA Newsline that nearly three out of five of shoppers visit manufacturer websites; in the October 2016 issue we reported they are looking for detailed product information and verifying fitment).
As the shopper travels down the Road to Purchase, the search activity gets more specific with keywords that show high purchase intent, like "where to buy…" or very specific fitment queries.
So, there you have Secret #1: Show up for automotive parts search types all along the Road to Purchase, especially for searches toward the end that have high purchase intent.
SEO Secret #2: Work On Your Company's Organic Rankings for High Clickthrough Rates
You probably already know web pages that rank higher have better clickthrough rates (CTRs) but do you know how much better?
Our analysis of CTR vs. ranking echos many other SEO studies, like this one, but we don't know of a more comprehensive study done specifically on automotive SEO keywords.
For this case study we analyzed over 7,000 automotive parts & accessory keywords for their ranking on Google and their CTR.
We found the #1 ranked keywords had a 310% higher clickthrough rate than words that were ranked at #10.
Automotive parts terms ranked at #1 have an average CTR of 20.5% while words ranked #10 had an average 5% CTR.
There's a quick drop-off from #1 to #2, where the second-ranked words have a 16% CTR. Just going from #2 to #1 can improve your CTR an average of 28%.
#automotiveparts keywords ranked #1 have an average clickthrough rate of 20.5%, from a @HedgesCompany study of over 7,000 keywords. Click To TweetSo, that's Secret #2: Work on having the highest-ranked keywords for auto parts & accessories, and you'll reap the benefits of more clicks.
"But wait, there's more!" as they say on TV. We thought we'd throw in one more secret on CTR in the next graph.
Auto Parts SEO Secret #3: Organic Rankings for Automotive Tech Terms Have An Even Bigger Benefit for Your Company
We also looked at automotive parts technical searches and their organic rankings vs. CTR.
What we found was a little surprising.
Technical auto parts searches are terms like "how do I…", "what does a…", or searches for specific tech information like a wheel bolt circle diameter or engine firing order.
These can be search terms like "How do I change spark plugs in a 2015 Mustang?" or "What does a reverse rotation turbocharger do?"
The benefit of ranking #1 for technical auto parts searches has an even stronger relationship to CTR. Technical automotive search terms with a #1 ranking had an average clickthrough rate of 24%, even higher than the example in the first graph above.
Technical automotive search terms that were ranked #1 had a 585% higher CTR than technical search terms ranked #10.
There you have Secret #3: Work on those automotive technical search term rankings for your own auto parts SEO.
SEO Secret #4: Your Company's Google Search Console Data
To first understand what's working or not working on your own website, and within your current auto parts SEO strategy, it helps to dig into Google Search Console.
If you haven't looked at Google Search Console lately you may be surprised with the new version waiting for you.
(If you haven't seen the new Search Console yet we recommend you check it out and here's a good source of information on the new platform.)
Here are some quick tips to get the most out of your own data. It's just sitting there, waiting for you to download it.
Log into your Search Console account and you'll see a page like the one at the right.
Once you go to Google Search Console you'll be on the Status > Performance page. Click on Open Report > and you'll see the default graph for the past three months with Total Clicks (blue) and Total Impressions (aqua) highlighted. Add Average CTR (green) and Average Position (purple).
Next, click the download icon as shown at the left (arrow pointing down). This lets you download a file (.csv or Excel) that you can open and see valuable data for your SEO efforts.
You'll get all the organic search terms that shoppers clicked on to visit your site, terms your site showed up for whether they resulted in a click or not (impressions), the average position for those search terms and the average clickthrough rate for each search term.
We shouldn't be telling you this, but here goes: One great tip is to download this data on a regular basis to track it over time.
Of course, with the new Search Console you have more flexibility on time ranges, compared to the old Search Console, which is a nice benefit of the new platform.
This type of data also lets you create the type of scatter charts that we show above, too, so you can look at your average organic rankings vs clickthrough rate. We made that in Excel using a simple download of data like we're describing, from Google Search Console.
Of course, this process doesn't show what your competitors are doing in their SEO strategies – there are some third party SEO tools either free or paid for that type of research – but we really like Google Search Console as a free SEO tool.
That wraps up SEO secret #4: Use your very own Google Search Console data!
Auto Parts SEO Secret #5: Get Organized and Create A List of Topics
You need to focus and do research to be really effective at marketing your website. It helps to create a list of topics that are important to your SEO efforts.
And if you've been following the latest trends on automotive SEO you already know, topics beat keywords.
This organized approach keeps you focused, helps manage your efforts, and makes it easy to track your SEO work over time. You have to have an organized approach to data used for SEO otherwise it's easy to get overwhelmed and off track.
Creating an organized list of topics, and keywords within those topics, allows you to create a structured plan for your auto parts SEO campaign. If you truly want your website to succeed, having a plan will always get you better results than flying blind.
After all, doesn't data drive everything we do in the automotive aftermarket?
So that wraps up our Secret #5: Get organized, stay organized, and focus on topics.
What did you think? Was this a helpful blog post? We certainly hope we didn't reveal our SEO secrets for nothing!


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The report goes that Samsung is looking to make a final decision on whether or not to use flexible OLED in the next Note by the end of August. That's definitely cutting it fine, when you take into account that Samsung is looking to announce the Note III at IFA in Berlin, which is held in September. The actual launch of the device is more likely going to be mid-October to early-November, making a decision in August seems a little last-minute to us.
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Ancient & Holy Lands
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- Petra
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- Jerusalem
- The Sea Of Galilee
- Tel Aviv
- Larnaca
- Paphos
- Limassol
19 Days Explorations
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Ancient history is brought to life on a journey through Jordan, Israel and Cyprus, reserved for just 24 guests.
Wadi Rum by Jeep
Embark on a Jeep expedition, observing incredible carvings of humans holding bows and arrows and an array of Nabatean rock inscriptions, before a private Bedouin lunch at a desert camp.
Swimming in the Jordan River
Submerge yourself in the waters of the Jordan River at Yardenit, where it is believed that Jesus was baptized.
Footsteps of Richard the Lionheart
Explore the old market and medieval castle of Limassol where, according to history, Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre before crowning her the Queen of England in 1191.
Residences of the Highest Standard
The King David Jerusalem Hotel, Jerusalem
Nearly 100 years old and crafted from beautiful pink quartz, the King David Hotel is an iconic lodging set in the centre of Jerusalem, overlooking the Old City and Mount Zion.
Mizpe Hayamim, Rosh Pina
Looking out to the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee, this residence is surrounded by forests and gardens, as well as an organic farm, orchards and streams. It's an ideal place to sit amid the pristine nature.
Four Seasons Hotel, Limassol
Lying on on a sandy beach near the lively Cyprian city of Limassol, the independently owned Four Seasons Hotel epitomizes luxury and stately elegance.
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Cherish two nights at the luxurious Movenpick Resort Petra, where the magnificent metropolis lies just moments away. This evening, a Welcome Dinner gives us the opportunity to meet our fellow travellers. By horseback or foot, we take in the meticulously carved soft sandstone of the Siq and the Treasury, as well as the Street of Facades and the Royal Tombs, amongst winding walls. Atop 800 steps, the climb to Petra's largest rock-cut structure is worth the effort.
Wadi Rum, Jordan Valley, Jerash, Madaba
Aboard a Jeep, drive through canyons of deep orange and and ochre, engraved with ancient Nabatean rock inscriptions. After lunch at a desert camp, the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar awaits for a two-night stay. Set on the banks of the Dead Sea, we enjoy private access to the hallowed waters. While we are here, explore the Roman remains of Jerash or see the 6th-century mosaics of Madaba and pay a visit to Mt Nebo on a Your World experience.
Jerusalem (Israel)
We have five nights at the King David Hotel, from where we will take in Jerusalem and its surrounds. Our days are occupied by an incredible array of sights, including the City of David, the Temple Mount, the Garden of Gethsemane and the walled Old City among many others. A biblical menu at The Eucalyptus restaurant and a sound and light show over the city walls are memorable highlights.
Masada, Jerusalem, Bethlehem
In the Great Rift Valley, we ride a cable car to the desert fortress of Masada and as dusk falls, enjoy dinner overlooking the Dead Sea. Israel's more recent past comes to light at the main museum, the Avenue of the Righteous, the Children's Memorial and the Israel Museum, where we see the Dead Sea Scrolls. In Bethlehem, explore Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity, as well as the monasteries of the Shepherds' Fields.
Beth Shean, Zarareth, Rosh Pina, Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights
Together we uncover the remnants of Beth Shean and later, take a dip in the Jordan River at Yardenit, where it is believed that Jesus was baptised. A lunch of St Peter's fish, caught fresh from the Sea of Galilee preceeds a sail upon the famous sea, before we ascend the Galilee Mountains en route to Mizpe Hayamim in Rosh Pina. We dedicate a full day to exploring Golan Heights, Israel's mountainous region.
Rosh Pina, Tel Aviv
Before arriving in Tel Aviv, we ride a cable car along the white cliff face of Rosh Hanikra, then explore the city of Akko, the Bahai Gardens in Haifa and ancient Caesarea. A local archaeologist joins us for further insight into the region. We enjoy dinner at Market Kitchen before retiring for the evening at the Hilton Tel Aviv. On our second day, a discovery of the city's sights is capped off with a regional-style feast at Herbert Samuel.
Tel Aviv, Limassol (Cyprus), Nicosia, Kyrenia, Larnaca, Famagusta
Touching down in Larnaca, we transfer to Cyprus' city of Limassol and the independently owned Four Seasons Hotel. We explore the island's capital, Nicosia, at leisure, then travel to Kyrenia en route to the 12th-century Bellapais Abbey. Stroll along the palm-lined promenade of Larnaca to the Byzantine Church of St Lazarus, spend time in the seaside town of Famagusta and pass by the heavily guarded Ghost City of Varosha.
Paphos, Limassol
Delve into history at Paphos, believed to be the birthplace of Aphrodite. See the Roman mosaics within the House of Dionysus, visit St Neophytos Monastery and soak in the sea vistas down at the harbor. In Limassol, we explore the old market, the medieval castle, the ancient site of Kourion and the House of Eustolious, walking to view clifftop ruins. At the Omodhos village, we call on the Monastery of the Holy Cross.
Limassol, Depart Larnaca
After weeks of immersion into some of the world's most fascinating cultures, we take it easy on our final morning. Bathe in the sunshine of Limassol on one of the city's many beautiful beaches or enjoy the morning among the fine amenities of our hotel.
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Sago palms
I have a sago palm that the head has died and has started to rot it has life lower. Can or should it be cut back?
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Hopefully your sago has pups. This will make it much easier to save. You can prune off a pup and start it as a new plant. It is more than likely suffering from an infection. It is easy to over-water these, but it is best to remember that these will enjoy being dry for a few days between waterings.
You can try to kill off the existing infection with wettable sulfur, but it may be too far advanced to kill off. The plant will more than likely have a replacement pup starting if the main shoot has been damaged beyond repair.
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First Turns: Keystone, CO
Beta: Keystone has always had one of the most extensive snowmaking systems in the country, making it a perennial early opener. Traditionally, the half-dozen or so runs skiable in November are mellow and crammed on weekends. But this summer, the resort underwent a multimillion-dollar snowmaking upgrade, including the installation of state-of-the-art York snow guns. They can blow 33 percent more snow and cover terrain with a surface that's closer to the real thing. Upshot: more top-to-bottom coverage on better snow in the early season.
Opening Dates: Last year it was November 8; this year, opening is slated for the 14th.
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Deals: Through November 25, a room at Keystone's plush Soda Ridge Studio Condos and an adventure passport, good for activities like ice-skating, snowshoeing, and ski-tuning clinics, cost $47 (per person, double occupancy; keystoneresort.com).
Plan B: Perfect your slap shot at a hockey clinic, included with your passport.
Nightlife: Play Foos and swill Pabst at the Goat. Or hop the gondola to the Alpenglow Stube, on top of North Peak. It's one of the highest (11,444 feet) and one of the best (according to Zagat's) restaurants in Colorado.
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The Jean-Pierre Braganza SS16 fashion show took place in Brewer Street Car Park, a perfect distinct venue in the heart of Soho on Day 1 of London Fashion Week.
The Jean-Pierre Braganza collection consists of a variety of dresses, trousers and sassy jumpsuits. The garments in this collection are full of life and flow, they are not too tight on the body giving you that lovely feeling of freedom in the warmer months.
The colours in this collection are perfect for anyone who wants to try a bit of colour without it being too overwhelming. The collection has classic black pieces, whites incorporated with prints, beaming yellows and dazzling blues, which are perfect for those spring/summer events.
The textures in this collection seem to be very light, gentle and breathable, the pieces also allow you to layer, mix and match accordingly to your needs.
For a closer look at all the garments in the Jean-Pierre Braganza fashion show, do watch the video below, it will give you a greater insight on what the garments look like in real life and how they flow and fit the body.