Is This For Real?
Bad Idea: The Attic bar in Newcastle, England runs a cheap-drink special on Tuesday nights, with a particularly dumb guarantee: anyone who can legally drive at the end of the night drinks for free the following week. City countil has convinced the bar to knock it off.
The Green Hornet Returns?: A fellow in Arkansas went for a joyride on an ATV that didn't belong to him, only to fall victim to crimefighting bees. He crashed into a beehive, and when police found him, he had been stung more than 100 times.
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Switch Out is having a contest! Registered participant that send in at least two collection pails in 2009
will be automatically entered.The winning business will be featured in an article in the 2010 edition of Canadian Auto Recyclers magazine. |
Did you Know...?
Bright Idea: Goodyear made illuminated tires in 1961. The tires were made from a single piece of synthetic rubber and were brightly lit by bulbs mounted inside the wheel rim. We're pretty sure that it they tried this again they would sell like crazy.
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Greetings!
This is the time of year that we give thanks for everything we have. For me, it's my wife, my children, my family and friends. I'm also thankful that I'm one of the few people lucky enough to work every day at something they love, surrounded by really great people. What are you thankful for? Mike Davey,Editor |
Carcone's Recycling Awarded By Local Fire Dept. Have you ever heard the old expression, "What goes around, comes
around"? We've recently been informed of a dramatic example of the
truth of this old maxim.
For many years, the staff at Carcone's Auto Recycling in Aurora,
Ontario have helped the local fire department by providing vehicles
needed for training new people or for learning how to use new
equipment. The facility has even received an award for its efforts.
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Aurora Councilor - Al Wilson, Claudio Russo, Michael Carcone, Fire Chief - John Molyneaux, Deputy Fire Chief - Paul Leslie. 411 Crew - FF - Ken Gibb, Captain - Rob Leathen, FF - James Odell, Acting Captain - Mike Joy.
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CARSTAR Grows GTA and Eastern Ontario Team
CARSTAR Automotive Canada is pleased to announce that Dan Pye has been
appointed to the position of market development manager in the GTA and
Eastern Ontario.
Pye officially commenced his new role on September 28th, 2009. He
will help to build strong relationships with CARSTAR's franchisees as
well as insurance and fleet partners to increase its market share and
build its brand.
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AkzoNobel Introduces New Self-Healing Clearcoat
AkzoNobel has introduced Sikkens Autoclear LV Exclusive. With scratch
resistant clearcoats gaining in popularity among top-end auto
manufacturers, it is only logical that AkzoNobel Car Refinishes is now
delivering an after market scratch resistant clearcoat that the company
says matches the performance of the OEM factory coatings. Sikkens Autoclear LV Exclusive over Sikkens Autowave fits the
bill perfectly: a high gloss clearcoat that is not only highly
resistant to abrasion but also features self-healing properties when
exposed to heat.
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