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january 2012 volume 2 issue 1 individual highlights high miler living at home still winter walk sudoku fuel for you last word 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 shop talk lk 403-320-2500 2500 subway automotive services ltd 136 north mayor magrath dr lethbridge,ab t1h 3p5 x high miler for most of us keeping a car running for as long as possible is a financial issue issue it s typically cheaper to repair a car that s otherwise in serviceable condition than it is to per make payments on a new one for others however it s a mission case in point is irv gordon of east patchogue new york who holds the guinness world record for racking up the highest mileage in the same vehicle at last count he s highest clocked over 2,900,000 miles on the volvo 1800 s coupe he purchased back in 1966 and is aiming for a cool three million million mr gordon is a stickler for maintenance regular oil changes and lubrication at t the shop brakes three new oil coolers hoses a new water pump a new starter tune tuneups every 25,000 kilometres i have the service done at the same place i ve used for the past 25 years they know my car and so do i he adds well a new year has begun we resolve to make our service to you even better in 2012 you are always our number one concern and the safety of the vehicles that you operate are of the greatest importance we will continue upgrading our equipment keep collaborating with peers and keep increasing our knowledge base to make the best decisions we can on your behalf as always safe travels in 2012 bruce living at home an older couple had a son who was still living with them the parents were a little worried as the son was still unable to decide about his career path so they decided to do a small test -dollar bill a bible and a bottle of whiskey and put them on the front hall table then they took a tenthey hid hoping he would think they weren t at home the father told the mother if he takes the money he will be a businessman if he takes the bible he will be a priest but if he takes the bottle of whiskey i m afraid our son will be a drunkard whiskey so the parents took their place in the nearby closet and waited nervously peeping through the keyhole they saw their son arrive home he saw the note they had left saying they d be home later then he took the 10-dollar bill looked at it against the light and slid it in his pocket after that he took the bible flicked through it and took it also finally he grabbed the bottle opened it and took an appreciative whiff to be assured of the quality then he left for his room carrying all the three items n the father slapped his forehead and said damn it s even worse than i ever imagined what do you mean his wife inquired he s gonna be a politician the father replied the ancient egyptians slept on pillows made of stone.

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shop talk it s still winter baby it s cold outside well maybe in the east snowy on the outside page 2 of 4 keep a snowbrush by the front door and use it to clean off the roof doors of your car and windows before you start the engine to prevent snow tumbling into your car this will prevent a wet ride to work it is also easier to remove snow from the rear window before the defrost has a chance to make the snow stick also removing the snow from your vehicle means that others following you will not be subjected to a mini blizzard as the wind removes the snow you didn t frosty on the inside take the time to warm up the vehicle and clear the windows before you begin your drive in the morning while you might think you are saving time by peering out a 2 inch hole in the frost to see where you are going you are really endangering yourself and others on the road brighten your drive clean the headlights and taillights to make it easier to see and be seen in oncoming traffic during the gloomy light of winter breathe easier while we have had an extremely mild winter to date it is only january and it is best to remember that winter is still going to make an appearance t do a mile for your brain our brains tend to shrink as we age just like a piece of fruit on the counter but you could help keep your brain plump and young just by walking about a mile a day in a 9-year study people who walked just 6 to 9 miles each week preserved significantly more gray year matter as they aged compared with their more sedentary peers steps worth taking what s so great about a big brain it likely means more mental power in the study not only did the hat s walkers have less brain shrinkage but also that translated into a twofold reduction in their risk for cognitive impairment what s more the researchers also looked at the benefits of physical activity also in people already suffering from cognitive impairment or alzheimer s disease and found that a mere 5 miles a week of walking seemed to slow progression of the condition so when it comes to brains bigger really is better nurture your noggin although the study didn t prove that physical activity was the direct cause of the brain benefits in the participants similar studies have shown that aerobic exercise boosts both the production and the survival of new b brain cells and it s possible that physical activity may also trigger the birth of additional nutrient-delivering blood vessels in the brain all of which would delivering translate into a bigger better brain as you grow older so strap on those walking shoes yellowstone is the world s 1st national park it was dedicated in 1872.

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page 3 of 4 shop talk we are the world in january of 1985 the collaborative effort was recorded in order to help give aid to africa the historic event brought together some of the most famous artists in the music industry at the time lionel richie stevie wonder paul simon kenny rogers james ingram tina turner and billy joel sing the first verse michael jackson and diana ross follow dionne warwick willie nelson and al jarreau sing the second verse and bruce springsteen kenny loggins steve perry and daryl hall sing the second chorus bob dylan and ray charles conclude the song with stevie wonder and bruce springsteen the single was also a commercial success the initial shipment of 800,000 we are the world records sold out within three days of release we are the world was eventually cited as the biggest selling single in both us and pop music history the song proved popular with both young and old listeners the public enjoyed hearing a supergroup of musicians singing together on one track and felt satisfied in buying the record knowing that the money would go towards a good cause we are the world was recognized with several awards following its release it received 4 grammy awards 2 mtv video awards and 2 at the people s choice awards puzzle me this sudoku stumped stop in to see the answers really if you catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn you will not catch a cold all winter fill in the blank squares so that each row each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9 if you use logic you can solve the puzzle without guesswork california s frank epperson invented the popsicle in 1905 when he was 11-years-old.

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shop talk when you re seeking high-quality service or repairs our certified technicians have the training and expertise to get the job done rightthe first time we will provide fair estimates perform high-quality repairs using quality parts advise you of all manufacturers recommended services d protect all repairs with our national napa autopro peace of mind warranty page 4 of 4 crazy days january 8 bubble bath day or show tell at work day january 13 rubber duckie day january 16 appreciate a dragon day or nothing day january 19 popcorn day or get to know your customers day january 23 chinese new year january 24 belly laugh day or beer can day january 27 thomas crapper day or fun at work day february 1 spunky old broads day or working naked day february 3 bubble gum day february 4 ice cream for breakfast day february 8 laugh and get rich day february 12 paul bunyan day fuel for you unfried fried pickles 1 jar of pickles sliced into coins 2 eggs 1/3 cup flour 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1 tsp hot sauce 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cajun seasoning 1 tsp pepper 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs ranch dressing hot sauce for dipping turn oven broiler on high in a medium bowl whisk together eggs and flour add worcestershire sauce hot sauce garlic powder cajun seasoning and pepper mix well place bread crumbs in a shallow dish dunk each pickle slice into the egg mixture than dredge it in the bread crumbs place coated pickles on a rack set above a baking sheet and sprayed with non-stick cooking spray place pan in the middle rack of the oven broil for about 3 minutes on each side serve with ranch dressing and a dash of hot sauce subway automotive services ltd 136 north mayor magrath dr lethbridge,ab t1h 3p5 phone 403-320-2500 fax 403-320-2119 e-mail subauto@telus.net you have the last word subway automotive went above and beyond any service that i ve ever experienced at an automotive shop they kept me informed provided me with timely quotes and information and even drove me to and from work this is the only place i ll be taking my vehicle from now on rw we re on the web see us at subwayauto.mechanicnet.com a micar marketing publication

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