TwitWipe: An App that Deletes ALL of Your Tweets

Mischief.  Trouble.  Mayhem.  These three words can accompany a questionable decision you’ve made, a night of unwanted remembrance or a tweet that you regretted as soon as it left your tech savvy fingers.  We’ve all made questionable decisions in our time, that’s obvious.  With the emergence of social media, it’s easier to broadcast your debauchery via tweet, text, message or photo...in an instant.  It’s an immediate blast to the online world, forever etched in the Internet’s repertoire. 

Have you ever posted something you later regretted?  In most cases, you can delete a post fast enough to avoid detection.  However, once you push ENTER and one person sees the post before you delete it, they can share it with their friends in an instant.   I.e.  Anthony Weiner, the disgraced Congressman who infamously tweeted a private picture, was the center of a huge scandal.  It’s also hard to forget the tweet by Ashton Kutcher, regarding the Sandusky scandal that read: “How do you fire Jo Pa? #insult #noclass as a Hawkeye fan I find it in poor taste.” Before he knew about the scandal…the list goes on. 

For the impulsive Twitter junkie, there’s hope. A new app called TwitWipe is able to delete ALL of your tweets in one go.   This might be a little drastic for most Twitter users, but if you regret most of the things you’ve said on Twitter, this is definitely the ideal road to travel.  Utilizing TwitWipe will let you start fresh on Twitter without losing your followers, the people you follow or your favorites.  It’s more beneficial than deleting your account because you still hold on to your followers, who you follow etc…   

There is a downside, however.  TwitWipe takes time to perform deletion and once done, there’s no turning back.  If TwitWipe is the right thing for you, click: http://twitwipe.com/login.php

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A Surefire Way to Save at the Pump

Gas is the last thing on your mind on December 21^st.  We’re one day into Hanukkah and only four days until Christmas and you NEED to finish your holiday shopping.  Online outlets have made it easier for us to make buying decisions on the net, but you can’t purchase EVERYTHING online.  You’ll need to drive…that’s where we come in.  If you’re trying to pinch pennies this season to get that new tablet for your favorite nephew, then here’s a suggestion:  when buying gas at the pump, stop buying premium. 

A lot of drivers ask themselves if they can switch.  The answer is yes.  Today’s automobiles have made strides in engine technology.  Even if the manual says premium, its performance will only suffer slightly.  For example, it might be a half a second slower when accelerating from 0-60.  Drivers should know if premium is recommended or required.  Still in doubt?  Here's a deeper explanation of why this is a benefit to your commute and your pockets.  

A long time ago, engines were unable to adjust to fuels with differing octane ratings.  If you used the wrong fuel, the engine would knock audibly as the fuel combustion became uncontrolled.  Engine knock can damage internal engine components over time.  Today advances in engine control systems can compensate for low octane by monitoring knock activity and adjusting ignition in advance to quell the knock.  According to Edmunds: “This sophisticated electronic capability effectively gives drivers more flexibility in the grade of fuels that they can safely use.  Compared to premium gasoline, lower-octane fuels don't allow the engine to run as much ignition advance during situations where lots of throttle might be used. Since the engine doesn't make quite as much power with lower-octane fuels, this translates into slower acceleration in cars for which premium fuel is recommended. The performance loss is especially noticeable in turbocharged gasoline engines.” In other words, this is only something you’ll notice if you have a heavy throttle foot.  Otherwise, it’s smooth sailing.  So take a sec at the pump and save!

Happy Holidays!

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Finding a Fresh Christmas Tree

It’s two weeks before Christmas and you’re running around frantically.  The gifts are unwrapped, the food is unprepared and your Santa hat is nowhere to be found.  Stop.  Take a deep breathe and relax, we’re here to help.  Though we won’t be able to cook your holiday dinner, (we can make a mean roast, by the way) we will be able to help you with one of your dilemmas: finding the perfect Christmas tree. 

Finding the perfect tree starts with one simple rule: look for the green! According to Elwood Christmas Tree Farm owner Lee Itzler, the best way to test the health of an evergreen is to grab a branch of your Christmas tree-to-be and lightly scratch the stem. "If you see green, the tree will keep its needles longer."

Trees between 6 and 8 feet are always in high demand, taking between 8 and 10 years to grow 6 feet tall.  Once you pick out your tree, it’s best to put it inside of your car as opposed to on top.  Why? Itzer says: "Strapped on the roof, the trees get really beat up, wind burned, and desiccated. If you're a local delivery it really doesn't make a difference, but if you're going on the highway, then it should go in the car."  If you do have to put it on the roof, put the trunk facing into the wind.

Once your tree is home safe and sound, it’s time to get a good stand with heavy water retention.  The tree will soak up a lot of water over the course of the next couple days, so make sure to keep the stand full.  Viola! Your tree skills have improved this year! 

How do you retain your tree over the holiday season?  Let us know below!

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Consumer Tips For Staying “Green”

As 2011 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back on the year.  For the auto industry, it was a tad rocky, but we’ve managed to bounce back.  In other aspects, it was a great year for hope and prosperity, instilling a feeling of pride for what we do as a whole.  As Americans, we have been able to navigate a recession and emerge victorious.  One aspect that should be addressed is the environment.  As individuals, we have a responsibility for the vegetation surrounding us and in today’s blog; we delve into options for staying “green” in our current economy.  Feel free to add your own in the comments section below!

According to Compatible Green Energy: 

1. Use cloth instead of paper:Try trading in your paper napkins, paper towels, paper plates and paper shopping bags, in exchange for more earth-friendly materials. Save the trees! People have been using cloth napkins, rags and shopping bags for centuries, not to mention that reusable, washable plates date back to the beginning of eating.

2. Grow something green: Plants use up CO₂ and release oxygen. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. Oxygen is good – plain and simple. You can’t get much greener than that.

3. Make a compost pile: Instead of tossing your left over food in the trash, or sending it down the garbage disposal, make a compost pile. Anything that once came from a plant can be composted – fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, etc. Decomposed plant matter contains nutrients that make it a great natural fertilizer.

4. Trade your wheels: It’s no secret that cars produce pollution. In the name of health, try biking or walking instead of driving. Even using public transportation such as buses or trains is better for the environment than driving your personal car everywhere.

5. Recycle: Ancient civilizations recycled their metals and we’ve been recycling ever since. Now, with a modern twist, we can recycle metals, plastics, glass and paper. Recycled materials are broken down and then processed into new products, such as high-grade paper being deinked, pulped and then repressed into more paper.

6. Reuse: Before you recycle, look for ways to reuse empty bottles, old newspapers or plastic containers. You can use empty containers to store food, cleaning supplies or household materials. Not only is it good for the world to reuse your old materials, it might save you some money too.

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