Fill ‘er Up – Left or Right Side

by Rob Anderson on January 15, 2010

I came across this blog post today about a easy way to know what side your gas goes in. I have never noticed it before like Steve that all you have to do is look down at your gas gauge. Most cars will have a arrow pointing in the direction where you fill up your tank.

Another way I was told today is if you do not have the arrow the gas gauge will be to the left or right of steering wheel indicating which side you fill up.

The arrow is right above the E in the picture below next to the gas pump icon.  This picture is from my wife’s car and it is on the left side as the arrow indicates.

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The Electric Battle

by Rob Anderson on November 11, 2009

Tesla-Model-S

So yes still a year away, but this is a great alternative to gas engine. It has the range and a great look. A little high on price, but not bad at $49,000.

2011 Tesla Model S
- $49,000 Starting Price
- 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds
- Range is 300 miles
– 120 mph top speed
– Sport sedan dynamics

Fisher-Karma

The Fisker Karma will be available in 2010 so a much shorter wait, but more expensive and has only 50 miles on electric only. So might work for some, but defeats the purpose for me.

2010 Fisker Karma 4-door
$87,900.00 USD
- 0-60 mph in 7 seconds
- Range is 300 miles
– 95 mph top speed

Have to say my first choice would be the Tesla because of true electric range and of course the price. Looking forward to this electric market.

What’s your favorite of the 2 or do you have another favorite so far?

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States I have been so Far

by Rob Anderson on October 31, 2009


visited 23 states (46%)
Create your own visited map of The United States

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Technical Support Broken

by Rob Anderson on September 30, 2009

I saw this video some time ago from Seth Godin – This is broken  and my experience with Apple made me think of it. If you have 20 minutes the video is worth watching. The Genius Bar was a great concept when apple just had laptops and ipods etc.  Since they have added the iPhone this system is broken.  Last week my wife’s iPhone had an issue so I went online to set up an appointment.  None were available so I went to store to get on standby.  2 hours later I was seen and given a replacement.  I thought wasted 2 hours, but my wife is happy.  Well as soon as I got home the new phone had issues.  Store is closed now so I get to again tomorrow on Sunday.  Of course there are no appointments available.  So I figure no way they would make we wait again since they gave me a bad replacement phone.  2 hours later I get another replacement phone. 

Everything fixed.  Well try again.  So on Monday the new replacement locks up again.  So I go online again to set up an appointment.  Once again, the Genius Bar does not have one appointment available.  This is the page I get. 

apple-tech

So this is going to be my third trip to the store with no appointment. 

I am pretty easy going person and understand things happen.  I am also a big believer in customer service and stress that at AccuConference.  I have many issues with this situation, but it could have been handled much better and could have been a happy customer. At the moment I am not and my main issue with process is when you go to the store and up to the Genius Bar, they have the least number of employees working it. I look around in the store and see 5 or 6 other colored shirts standing around. I’m done and the Genius Bar is broken.  

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Term Limits for Congress

September 14, 2009

I have been hearing “Term Limits” a lot lately. So why doesn’t Congress have them? I had lunch with my Uncle and we discussed this.  He related a story of a Congressman running back in the 70’s.  My uncle ask him how long he was going to stay up in Washington.  [...]

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Safe or Classic?

August 28, 2009

I was was reading How Much Would You Pay To Get Your First Car Back?
This got me thinking about my first car.  1980 Pontiac Firebird.  I was 16 driving what I thought was the coolest car.  It was midnight blue and had cherry bomb exhaust.  Fast and Loud.  Thinking back not sure why my mom [...]

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AccuConference Dialer App

August 26, 2009

We are finally getting ready to submit a small iPhone app.  I am excited that we are getting into the mobile market at AccuConference.   We have quite a few ideas that we have kicking around on how an app will improve your conferencing experience.  The first one is going to be a 1 touch [...]

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I Hate the iPhone

August 24, 2009

Apple has set the bar so high I have not been able to replace it. I love getting new phones. I used to switch phones every 6 months or sooner depending on when a new one came out. That has all changed since the iPhone. Yes, I have tried to get a different phone, but [...]

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Is the Smart Car Safe?

August 22, 2009

Yes, we have all seen them driving around town. The Smart Car, but is it really that smart to drive one. What if you are in an accident? How will it stack up against a larger car or truck? After watching the video below I have to [...]

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