AT&T Reminds Motorists to ‘Be Sensible’ About New Hands-Free Law in New Jersey
February 26, 2008
Company Answers the Call for Hands-Free Wireless Accessories. PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T)reminds motorists starting March 1, drivers across New Jersey can be pulled over and ticketed solely on the basis of using a mobile phone without a hands-free device. The amendment to a hands-free law enacted in 2004 makes driving without using hands-free equipment a primary offense and also prohibits text messaging while driving.
“Driving is serious business,” said Tom DeVito, vice president and
general manager of AT&T’s wireless unit in New Jersey and New York. “We
urge wireless customers to make arriving safely their number one priority
when they are behind the wheel. If you think a wireless phone call will be
distracting, don’t answer it or just hang up. Except in an emergency, try
to wait to make a call when the car is stopped. If you have to make a call
while driving, remember to use your phone responsibly and keep your focus
on the road.”
AT&T has been a longtime advocate of responsible use of wireless phones
and launched the “Be Sensible” campaign in 2001. Be Sensible offers tips
for responsible use of wireless phones while driving, encourages courteous
use of wireless devices and is the foundation for a Teen Driving campaign
widely used by driver-education courses to educate teens on avoiding
distractions while on the road. This program includes a 14-minute video,
detailed wall poster and classroom activities advising teens not to use a
wireless device while behind the wheel except in the case of an emergency.
As part of the general Be Sensible program, AT&T offers some key tips,
including:
* Never use a wireless phone while driving if it interferes with driving
safely.
* If you do use a phone while driving, obey state laws regarding
hands-free technology by using a Bluetooth headset, car kit or other
hands-free device.
* Tips about using hands-free technology.
* If you have to make a call, dial sensibly and keep your eyes on the
road.
* Use speed dial, voice-activated features or place a call before pulling
into traffic.
* Suspend conversations during hazardous driving situations, such as bad
weather or heavy traffic.
* Don’t engage in stressful or emotional conversations when behind the
wheel.
* Don’t take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
In order to make it easy for New Jersey wireless customers to comply
with the new law, AT&T offers a wide selection of cutting-edge Bluetooth
wireless hands-free devices, priced between $39.99 and $129.99, as well as
several corded ear bud models from $19.99 to $29.99. The company has more
than 50 retail locations in the Garden State that are staffed with
professional retail consultants trained in helping consumers purchase the
right hands-free device for their needs and in providing technical support
and customer service. The company also has more than 80 points of
additional distribution for its products and services, including national
retailers such as RadioShack, Best Buy, Wal-Mart and Costco.
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About AT&T
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subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of
AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their
offerings are the world’s most advanced IP-based business communications
services and the nation’s leading wireless, high speed Internet access and
voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory
publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and
YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators
in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen
integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services
provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at
http://www.att.com.
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Value, Performance Drive Sony’s Latest nav-u Navigation Devices
February 26, 2008
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ — For drivers geared toward value,
Sony Electronics is announcing that its new nav-u(TM) personal navigation
devices (models NV-U73T and NV-U83T) are now available at retail and online
stores for about $300 and $400, respectively.
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World Car of the Year Announces Top 10 Finalists
February 25, 2008
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ — The countdown has begun in preparation for the 2008 World Car awards winners’ press conference at the New York International Auto Show on Thursday, March 20, 2008.
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Honda: All-New 2009 TSX to Debut at New York International Auto Show
February 23, 2008
Automotive websites boom: Internet Brands Acquires Nine car sites
February 23, 2008
Auto and Leisure Sites Expand Company’s Platform of Vertical Communities ¶ — Company Extends Leadership Position in Auto Enthusiast Category. LOS ANGELES –(Business Wire)– Feb. 21, 2008 Internet Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:INET), a leading Internet media company that operates community and e-commerce websites, today announced the acquisition of nine websites in the company’s automotive and leisure categories. The acquisitions include eight online auto enthusiast communities and a leading site for dog owners and lovers.
The newly acquired sites contributed to increasing the company’s monthly unique visitors to 29.1 million and monthly page views to 435 million in January 2008. This compares to 26.8 million unique visitors and 343 million page views in December of 2007.
“These sites strengthen our position as a leader in vertical websites and online communities,” said Bob Brisco, President and Chief Executive Officer of Internet Brands. “Our common platform benefits users, streamlines operations, and gives advertisers access to huge audiences in key demographic categories.”
The eight automotive sites will be integrated into the Internet Brands automotive category, consisting of more than 35 community-based auto enthusiast sites that span most major makes and models. The company believes it owns and operates the largest group of automotive enthusiast sites on the Internet, having attracted more than 20 million visitors in January 2008. The company’s sites include AudiWorld.com, ClubLexus.com, CorvetteForum.com, Ford-Trucks.com, MBWorld.org, MustangForums.com, and ScionLife.com.
The newly acquired automotive websites are:
– 6SpeedOnline.com and Rennlist.com, two leading Porsche enthusiast sites
– G35Driver.com and MyG37.com, focused on past and present generations of the Infiniti G-series
– My350z.com, for enthusiasts of the current-generation Nissan 350z
– ZDriver.com, dedicated to all generations of the Nissan Z-car
– NorthAmericanMotoring.com, a community for enthusiasts of the North American version of the MINI Cooper
– ScoobyNet.com, an international Subaru-focused community with an emphasis on all generations of the Impreza model
Internet Brands has also acquired PuppyDogWeb.com. The site is one of the largest content providers for dog lovers and includes listings from thousands of private dog breeders across the United States. The site joins the company’s leisure category, which includes community and ecommerce sites that are leaders in leisure activities such as cycling, boating, hunting, equestrian, and travel photography.
About Internet Brands, Inc.
Los Angeles-based Internet Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:INET) is a leading Internet media company that operates community and e-commerce web sites in automotive, travel and leisure, and home related categories. With a flexible and scalable platform, Internet Brands operates a rapidly growing network of 55 principal Web sites that are often leaders in their categories. Internet Brands was founded in 1998 as CarsDirect.com and added the parent company name of Internet Brands in 2005.
Internet Brands, Inc.
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Cars.com Identifies Best Deals Based on February Incentives
February 22, 2008
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cars.com has sifted through sales and incentives offered by car companies to let consumers know what site experts consider to be the best deals on the market.
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Lincoln Design Team Brings the Luxury of Contemporary Home Design to the Road
February 22, 2008
The New 2009 Lincoln MKS Sedan Adds Style and Luxury to the Road. (PRNewsFoto/Ford Motor Company)
NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES. A New Breed of Design and Sales Growth of Nearly 10 Percent in 2007 Make
International Speedway Corporation Announces Ten-Year Facility Naming Rights Partnership with Automobile Club of Southern California
February 22, 2008
California’s Largest Sporting Venue Re-Named Auto Club Speedway of Southern California ~
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NBA All-Star 2008 Pushes AutoTrader.Com to Record Monday Traffic
February 22, 2008
ATLANTA, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ — AutoTrader.com, the ultimate
automotive marketplace, experienced record site traffic of 959,720 unique
visitors and a record 3.8 million vehicle searches Monday, February 19.
AutoTrader.com attributes the spike to exposure during the NBA All-Star
2008 in New Orleans.
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It’s New, It’s Green, It’s Making Waves in the World of Finishes … Ocean State Hot Coat Opens With Technology of the Future!
February 22, 2008
WARWICK, R.I., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Ocean State Hot Coat, a new
company, is serving the region with custom powder coating of car frames,
motorcycles and marine parts, and other metal items. Fast becoming the
preferred choice in high quality resistant finishes, the powder coating
process offers a waterproof, rustproof, dent and chip resistant finish for
interior and exterior uses. All powder coatings are protective and
decorative and guard against ultraviolet rays, abrasion, corrosion, and
resist cracking and peeling.
Matt Dolber, founder of the shop, has extensive auto body painting and
custom hot rod building experience. He is currently involved in a number of
exciting projects, including work on a Rancher 420 4×4ES. This ATV will be
powder coated in Xtreme Chrome, giving it a vibrant silver finish. On
display in Honda Suzuki World in Warwick, viewers can see the wide range of
color possibilities.
“This very new and green process is kind to the environment as NO
solvents are used, and is quickly taking over as the choice finish for
everything from bikes and cars to boats and outdoor furniture. Results are
uniform and without the drips so often the result of painted applications,”
states Matt. A Powder Coating Institute survey indicates that this is now
the fastest growing finishing process in North America, with no issues of
hazardous air pollutants.
Starting with clean metal services that are coated with colored powder
and then cured in an oven, the powder forms the very durable finish that is
so attractive and weather-resistant. OCEAN STATE HOT COAT will custom-color
match, or provide a variety of off-the-shelf colors. The nearly endless
selection features high and low gloss colors, metallics and clear coats.
Textured finishes easily hide surface defects and imperfections, while
marbled coatings give a distressed or antique look. Pearlized powders add
luster and sheen to the metal. “If custom color is what you want, I can do
it,” says Matt, Rhode Island’s powder coating specialist, who is assisted
by Dennis Nihill.
Automotive and motorcycle industries are steadily increasing their use
of powder coating, particularly for parts that require extra protection.
The applications are unlimited and work well for wheels, roll bars, engine
blocks, battery trays and more … the list is endless.
Matt Dolber invites visitors to his shop to see his workmanship and the
dazzling array of colors. According to Matt, “You will easily agree that
powder coating is the best choice for coated parts that require a durable,
high quality finish”.
For more information about OCEAN STATE HOT COAT or powder coating,
visit http://www.oceanstatehotcoat.com. 100 Bellows Street. #31 Warwick, RI
02888
Tel. (401) 919-5579
CONTACT:
Roslyn Dolber
Ocean State Hot Coat
(401) 919-5579 tel.
(401) 919-5580 fax
Roslyn@oceanstatehotcoat.com
http://www.oceanstatehotcoat.co
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