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Iowa City is a Zipcar.com Location

In August of 2012, Iowa City became a Zipcar.com location. For about $25 per year, you can be a member of the Zipcar.com community, giving you instant access to cars in many major metropolitan areas. [Join Now] Zipcar Cost. Zipcar rentals are by the hour or by the day (about $9/hour or $66/day). The cost may vary depending… Continue reading Iowa City is a Zipcar.com Location

Chevrolet Malibu and Isaac Mizrahi Marketing Advertising Partnership – A Social and Market Analysis of Openly Gay Spokespeople in Advertising

Summary. Chevrolet has launched an innovative and unique advertising campaign on Facebook in partnership with Isaac Mizrahi to promote their 2013 Malibu. The website ChevyMalibuStyle.com forwards to their Facebook page. One of the early pioneers to use Facebook as an exclusive hosting platform was Vitamin Water. Demographic. It’s not clear who this new Chevrolet advertising… Continue reading Chevrolet Malibu and Isaac Mizrahi Marketing Advertising Partnership – A Social and Market Analysis of Openly Gay Spokespeople in Advertising

United Airlines Customer Service Agents Kick Service Dog of Jim Stanek a Disabled Vet

In a shocking incident, Jim Stanek, a disabled military veteran, says United Airlines employees kicked his service dog not once but twice, while at the airport. One employee also insulted Jim by calling him derogatory names. Jim Stanek is the founder of Paws and Stripes, which pairs disabled vets with service dogs. Jim has served three… Continue reading United Airlines Customer Service Agents Kick Service Dog of Jim Stanek a Disabled Vet

TREK Streetwise LS U-Lock – Bicycle Security

The TREK Streetwise LS U-Lock for bicycle security is a good choice. When purchasing a U-Lock, it’s important to choose one with extra length for times when bicycle racks are crowded, or access to a pole is obstructed. A longer lock can make it easier to include the front tire when locking up, or even accommodate… Continue reading TREK Streetwise LS U-Lock – Bicycle Security

Rezifp Dawn: Chapter 5 – Open Mapping Project

[ Chapter: 1-3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ] That Saturday morning, we decided to go on a trail ride way beyond our normal route. We knew we’d need to hike part of the way, since the trails weren’t maintained or even developed that far out. So we made sure to wear our low-rise boots. What… Continue reading Rezifp Dawn: Chapter 5 – Open Mapping Project

The Amazing Paul Budnitz Belt Drive Bicycle

Life Mobility Paul Budnitz offers a belt drive bicycle with internal hub shifting for the ultimate in smooth, quiet, and maintenance free bicycle riding. It’s built using titanium for light weight durability. To learn more, visit BudnitzBicycles.com “Paul is a proponent of simple, quality living. Owning few things that are built to last and that… Continue reading The Amazing Paul Budnitz Belt Drive Bicycle

Automobile Motor Oil and Engine Care – Synthetic Benefits Review

Transportation Summary. This article was submitted by Sherman J. of Maryland and offers a general assessment of motor oils and engine care. [Photo of Greg Johnson, by Makur Jain] * * * Any oil that meets or exceeds the mfr’s requirements for weight and API grade (“SJ”, “SH”, etc) is fine. These days it seems… Continue reading Automobile Motor Oil and Engine Care – Synthetic Benefits Review