Over the past few years the usuage levels of both Twitter and Facebook have increased at an exceptional rate. Facebook numbers reached a new record in 2011 with over 500 million people being registered. Twitter is expanding on a similar scale with over 140 million tweets being sent per day.
Currently many motorists, especially young motorists, are continually picking up their phone to check Facebook and Twitter whilst driving- this is not safe!
It is therefore not surprising to find that technology companies are now talking about installing a new and exciting technology for motorists - web connected entertainment. And yes, this means that motorists would have access to Facebook and Twitter while they are driving! So lets picture the scene: you’ve just got back from a fab holiday and you’re now just about to embark on the dreaded car journey home in the pouring rain. You haven’t had any contact with your friends and family all week and are dying to find out all the recent gossip that you've missed out on! I know what you’re all thinking, “Facebook and Twitter installed in my car-what a great idea!”.
So how would it all work? ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) would all work within a type of cloud platform and absolutely everything would be stored within the car itself with all the necessary controls being stored on the steering wheel!
But wait, while this may all sound very snazzy there is major concern behind the technology, especially with the increasing number of youngsters now behind the wheel. It has been argued that the installation of this new technology could potentially cause further distraction and accidents on the road.
Rick Kreifeldt, vice president of innovation and research at Harman supports the new technology and argues that the technology would not be distracting and that it is actually no different to listening to the radio whilst driving. He claims that instead this technology will get rid of any distractions and dangerous driving behavior seeing as the mobile technology is actually integrated into the car, unlike with smartphones or MP3 players.
Motorists today need to bear in mind that while this new technology is an innovative new invention that no doubt will be a big hit in the UK, it’s also paramount that when installed, motorists still give the road their full attention whilst driving in order to reduce the risk of accident! So when you’re embarking on that long boring journey home from the airport, its vital that you stay alert! Furthermore, make sure you’re fully covered. This way, motorists will be able to catch up on all the latest news and gossip safely.
Don’t be your own worst enemy, make sure you’re covered! If you’re a driver, new or old looking for an excellent quote on your car insurance, visit eCar - an online insurance provider that will let you manage your car insurance at a time convinient for you. Alternatively, get yourself down to Top Gear Live at the NEC Birmingham 11-13th November and visit the eInsurance Group exhibition stand S3 for further information on excellent insurance quotes.
Honesty is our best policy and at eCar we believe that honest drivers who tell the truth on their applications should not have to pay for the cheats that don't! eCar is promoting its Truth or Dare campaign at TGL 2011 to encourage honesty amongst drivers when applying for a quote. Furthermore, come along and visit the ‘Truth Booth’ to confess to a little secret and be in with the chance of winning a brand new iPad2! So what are you waiting for? On your marks, get set, CONFESS!
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Thursday, 3 November 2011
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Pets really are good for you!
For those of you who don’t own pets, you may not fully understand why pet owners dedicate so much of their time, effort and attention to their furry members of the family. Recent stories have shown the extremes of this recently, with some pet owners finding their dogs a suitable partner to marry and 1 in 10 pets now having their very own Facebook pages!
But why is this? Why are these animals getting pampered to a life of luxury when some believe they will give nothing but a mess in the back garden back? A recent study published by the American Psychological Association may have the answer to this.
Most people generally depend of human interactions for social support, but can your pet cat give you similar results? It has been widely reported that for people with health problems, animals have been helpful in facilitating that said person’s emotional well-being and physical recovery. But this new study gives evidence that suggests that you don’t have to be ill to benefit from the company of animals.
Three studies aimed to see if everyday people did in fact benefit from their pets. They found that they had better self-esteem, were more socially communicative and generally less fearful than those who did not have an animal companion in their lives. They also found that when a participant had experienced rejection in their lives, their pets would give them a good level of support to make them feel better.
Participants were also asked to write about their favourite pet and one of their friends. The results from this showed that writing about a pet has the same positive effects as when they are writing about a friend.
This is the first study of its kind to focus on the benefits of pets to everyday people. Past studies have only focused on the benefits pets have to owners who are struggling with health problems.
So if your parents or loved ones are sceptical about adding a furry edition to the household, it might be worth bringing up the fact that pets have shown evidence of positively changing your life.
It may also be worth considering that if your pets are giving your all of these benefits to you, maybe it’s time to return the favour and show how much you care...
Visit ePet for pet insurance to protect against unforeseen incidents that can affect both your pet and your pocket. ePet offers a variety of policies to suit you and your pet. Each year 1 in 3 pets are injured or become ill and need urgent veterinary treatment. We can help cover the cost of these unexpected bills for as little as 13p a day, leaving you with the important job of helping your important member of the family back to full recovery.
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But why is this? Why are these animals getting pampered to a life of luxury when some believe they will give nothing but a mess in the back garden back? A recent study published by the American Psychological Association may have the answer to this.
Most people generally depend of human interactions for social support, but can your pet cat give you similar results? It has been widely reported that for people with health problems, animals have been helpful in facilitating that said person’s emotional well-being and physical recovery. But this new study gives evidence that suggests that you don’t have to be ill to benefit from the company of animals.
Three studies aimed to see if everyday people did in fact benefit from their pets. They found that they had better self-esteem, were more socially communicative and generally less fearful than those who did not have an animal companion in their lives. They also found that when a participant had experienced rejection in their lives, their pets would give them a good level of support to make them feel better.
Participants were also asked to write about their favourite pet and one of their friends. The results from this showed that writing about a pet has the same positive effects as when they are writing about a friend.
This is the first study of its kind to focus on the benefits of pets to everyday people. Past studies have only focused on the benefits pets have to owners who are struggling with health problems.
So if your parents or loved ones are sceptical about adding a furry edition to the household, it might be worth bringing up the fact that pets have shown evidence of positively changing your life.
It may also be worth considering that if your pets are giving your all of these benefits to you, maybe it’s time to return the favour and show how much you care...
Visit ePet for pet insurance to protect against unforeseen incidents that can affect both your pet and your pocket. ePet offers a variety of policies to suit you and your pet. Each year 1 in 3 pets are injured or become ill and need urgent veterinary treatment. We can help cover the cost of these unexpected bills for as little as 13p a day, leaving you with the important job of helping your important member of the family back to full recovery.
Read more about this story here.
Visit eInsurance Group for your insurance needs
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