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   Thursday, September 6, 2007

Years ago, no one would have ever thought to do something as dangerous as read or type a business letter while driving. Nowadays, it�s standard operating procedure for millions of Americans. So hooked on �staying connected,� many people can�t ignore their Blackberry�s while driving, even though they know it�s dangerous-- an alarming trend. A recent survey by Nationwide Insurance found that 1 in 5 people text while driving. The numbers jump to 1 in 3 among 18-34 year olds. Perhaps even more disturbing, insurers predict this trend will only increase as more and more people get access to mobile devices with messaging technologies.
The consequences of reading email while driving can be horrific. That�s what led USTelematics, Inc. to focus on creating technology to keep drivers connected to their messages and their steering wheel. The result: Vivee, short for Voice Interactive Voice Enhanced Email. Vivee is an amazing new service that reads your email or text to you. That�s right, Vivee actually talks; a little animated character or �avatar� appears on the screen of your device and appears to speak incoming messages to you. Your hands stay on the wheel and your eyes stay on the road, where they belong.
�Safety should be our primary concern when driving�that�s what makes Vivee such a remarkable and timely development,� says Charlene Montalbano, Product Manager of USTelematics, Inc. �Insurance studies show that distracted drivers cause 80% of all traffic crashes, so several states already have laws banning the use of handheld cell phones while driving. Now, lawmakers are becoming more precise and targeted in the approach to eliminating driver distractions for drivers by considering laws that specifically ban text messaging and reading email while driving. Vivee will not only keep your focus safely on the road, ultimately, �she� may help you avoid a ticket.�
When you have incoming emails or texts, Vivee alerts you so that you can listen to your messages instead of trying to read them. Vivee connects to the internet through the Verizon Wireless EVDO high speed network. When Vivee is fully installed in any compatible device, including laptops and USTelematics Multimedia Car Pc�s, it also brings full wireless internet connectivity with it, at speeds on par with many DSL services. In its first release, Vivee is compatible with all current windows operating systems and the smart phone. US Telematics plans to release adapting software for the Apple IPhone by late summer and a IPhone compatible version of Vivee by the end of the summer.
Another option for business and recreational travelers alike is Vivee2go, a portable multimedia device about the size of 2 decks of playing cards. Vivee2go is particularly attractive to families on the go because it can be linked to Web-augmented GPS navigation and play music and movies-- all in one convenient, compact device.
While Vivee has broad appeal to just about anyone who wants to drive safely yet still receive emails, Montalbano says another practical benefit is for individuals with vision problems. �We are excited about the adaptive possibilities Vivee offers,� says Montalbano. �Vivee speaks and reads messages�this will level the playing field in business and education for those with vision disabilities. The ability to receive emails and texts without human assistance may change the lives of many people.�
Vivee was created after USTelematics� CEO Howard Leventhal had a close call with his 6-year-old daughter in the car. �Howard was driving about 45 mph while texting and he looked up to see a car 100 feet ahead of him�fully stopped,� says Montalbano. �He slammed on the brakes and stopped just inches shy of impact. Later that night after the adrenalin wore off, the idea for Vivee popped into his head.�
The creation of Vivee is a pivotal technological event because it�s the type of invention that will dramatically change the way we communicate when we�re on-the-go. �We�ve all become so conditioned to being accessible at all times, we look back and wonder how we ever managed without cell phones,� says Montalbano. �Once PDA�s hit the scene, they became indispensable. Now that you won�t be forced to cut the cord on your incoming information with Vivee-- we�ll wonder what we did before Vivee!�
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US Telematics, Inc. develops and manufactures proprietary broadband telecommunications and electronic entertainment products for use in moving vehicles. The company�s initial products include Voyager� Mobile TV; Vivee�, a talking, animated email product; and a line of in-car embedded electronic media center PCs. A privately-held company, USTelematics, Inc. anticipates public trading of its shares prior to the end of 2007. The company's website is found at http://www.ustelematics.com/


BUYING A NEW OR USED RV?
If a new or used RV is in your future…here are a few tips. Buying a new or used motor home, fifth wheel, travel trailer, or folding camper is always exciting as we anticipate places we will visit and the new friends we will meet in our new RV or camper... It is exciting and it should be as the RV industry is indeed “alive and well”, sales continue to be strong, and the future looks bright as well. RV’ing is a tremendous form of recreation and is a great way for families to get away together.

As an RV technician, I have a unique perspective as I see these buyers six months to a year later when the euphoria of the buying process is long past and the reality has set in. By this time RV owners have a much better understanding of what they bought, mistakes which were made in the buying process, and the things they would do differently if they ever have the opportunity again.
Here are some of the major mistakes I have encountered so I am passing them on to interested RV’ers to help you avoid and some of the most common pitfalls motor home, fifth wheel, and travel trailer buyer’s encounter.
Buying the wrong RV heads up the list and explains why there are so many late model RV’s on the market. When it comes to supply and demand there is no shortage of used RV’s on the market. So why do people buy wrong? The answer is simple. The glitz and glamour of RV dealer showrooms and lots can easily sidetrack unsuspecting buyers away from their true needs when they see RV’s which look better than their own homes. In short, “emotion overtakes logic” leading some to buy the wrong RV, usually one which is too large for ones true needs.
Another pitfall is going through the selection and buying process too quickly. Buying an RV is a major expenditure so taking ones time is only prudent both with the decision of RV type and size but also of delivery. Those who “think” they need their RV tomorrow and coerce their dealer into delivering it too quickly as making a big mistake which will result in “down time”(time in which your RV will not be available to you for your use) in the future. If you need it tomorrow it only means you did not begin your search process soon enough.
Another major pitfall is buyers conducting a “poor” inspection of their RV. It does not matter if you are buying a new or used RV, an “in depth” inspection is crucial. After all even if you’re buying new do you want an RV assembled on a Monday morning or Friday afternoon? Trust me, you do not, and an in depth inspection will reveal both poor design and any lack of attention to detail in the final assembly process.
Last but certainly not least is the fallacy of placing too much stock in RV manufacturer’s warranties. I’m not saying they’re not important because they are, but believe it or not , in some cases three years is not enough time to make some of the necessary repairs on some RV’s. The truth of the matter is your new RV should not have to go back to the dealer more than twice in the first year to eighteen months. The reality is people get “worn down” dragging their RV back to the dealership repeatedly while also loosing the right to use their RV as it sits on the RV dealer’s lot. An in depth inspection and slowing down the buying process can alleviate much of these types of problems. I continue to be amazed at the number of people who buy RV’s with things that simply are not working. Sometimes its naiveté as many assume too much. My advice is when buying an RV NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING!
One last word about buying used. Some of the best deals out there are used RV’s (the seller eats the depreciation, not you) and an in depth inspection goes a long way in reducing ones risk when buying used. You just have to know how to do it. If you feel you are not knowledgeable or experienced enough to be able to do this let me assure you there is a lot of good information available to help you. I encourage you to seek it out and do your homework because it is time and effort, which most assuredly will pay off. That is my wish for you that all of us will be “happy campers”.
Ray Oberreuter is an RV technician who has worked in Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, and Washington. He and his wife Sandy are "fulltimers" who live in their fifth wheel and also maintain an RV INFORMATION website at http://www.rv-motorhome-answers.com/salesletter.html


Seal Your Gas Tank with KBS Gold Standard Gas Tank Sealer
Valparaiso, IN –- KBS Coatings would like to introduce their Gold Standard Gas Tank Sealer. It is formulated and developed in our own laboratories due to the demand for a high-tech sealer that is impervious to all fuels, including the new Stage 2 fuels, which have higher alcohol content. It has superior strength and fuel resistance, and does not contain Methyl Ethyl Ketone, a highly flammable and deadly carcinogen (cancer-causing).
Some typical problems resulting in the need for sealing include (but are not limited to): rust due to years of non-use, tanks containing gum, varnish, or caked sludge deposits, tanks with pinholes or leaking seams.
By acting as a non-porous barrier coat between the metal tank and moisture from the air, KBS Gold Standard Tank Sealer stops rust, corrosion and leaks permanently. It will chemically bond to metal surfaces, even if they’re rusty. It is also a flexible coating, allowing for expanding and contracting due to weather change as well as gas temperature change. As well as being flexible, it is also so strong that it will not crack, chip or peel.
KBS Coatings offers the Tank Sealer in a variety of sizes to best meet the needs and size of your specific tank. They also have various kits available depending on the condition and size of your tank. The process is a simple one: clean the tank with AquaKlean, etch it with RustBlast, seal the tank with the KBS Gold Standard Tank Sealer, rolling the tank around to evenly coat all sides, and drain the excess.
For more info:
KBS Coatings
2502 Beech St.
Suite 100
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Toll Free: 877.548.9323
Fax: 219.531.7797
www.kbs-coatings.com