The

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…and the Ruth shall set you free!

  • SALK Day 14 – Camelback Toyota

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    Ruth Carter

    Many people dread car shopping because they are afraid of high-pressure sales persons and being ripped off.  Camelback Toyota makes buying a car a pleasant and personalized experience.

    3rd generation Toyota Prius G (2009/5 - )
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    Camelback Toyota is many people’s preferred location to shop for a car.  People have been known to travel to Phoenix from as far as Tucson and Sierra Vista for Camelback Toyota’s award-winning customer service.  The sales people are known for being knowledgeable and friendly. They do not use high pressure tactics.  Instead they listen to buyers’ needs, respect their budgets, and match them with the right vehicle.

    Established in 1988, Camelback Toyota has brand new, 9.6 acre, state of the art facility located at Camelback Road and 16th Street in Phoenix.  You can search their online inventory of over 500 new and previously owned cars, trucks, and SUVs before coming down to their showroom. Camelback Toyota is currently offering some exceptional details on some of its most popular vehicles:

    • 2010 Corolla:  $750 Rebate or 0.9% for 60 months
    • 2010 Prius:  $750 Rebate or 0.9% for 60 months
    • 2010 Yaris:  $500 Rebate or 0% for 60 months
    • 2010 Highlander (hybrid):  $2000 Rebate or 0.9% for 60 months
    • 2011 Camry (gas & hybrid):  $1000 Rebate or 0% for 60 months
    • 2011 Tundra:  $2000-2750 Rebate or 0% for 60 months

    Be sure to check out their lease specials too, including special offers on the 2011 Camry (gas and hybrid), the 2011 Rav4, the 2011 Sienna, the 2010 Corolla, and the 2010 Prius.

    I bought my car at Camelback Toyota four years ago.  I wanted a car that was dependable, affordable, and that I could comfortably drive with my petite frame.  Camelback Toyota had the right car for me.  My salesperson was friendly and understood my needs.  He helped me find a car that had all the features I needed and did not try to up-sell me with things I did not need or want.  He respected how hard it was for me to make a decision to buy a car and was willing to negotiate a price and payment plan that fit my budget.   I was pleasantly surprised when they gave me a better deal than what I was willing to pay.

    You can find Camelback Toyota on the web, Facebook, and Twitter.

    Sponsor A Law Kid is my endeavor to pay for my last semester of law school. Today’s sponsor is Camelback Toyota.   For more information about Sponsor A Law Kid or to see what days are still available for sponsorship, visit my Sponsor A Law Kid page.

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  • SALK Day 13 – Friendships Through Social Media

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    Ruth Carter

    Today’s sponsor is my friend, Debbie Walker, who is an outspoken blogger and podcaster.  She asked me to write about how our involvement in “social media type events” led to friendships between participants.

    Phoenix is a city known for its transplants.  It seems like everyone here moved from somewhere else.  This is also a city where it is hard to find new friends and establish a sense of community.  This was a complaint I heard all the time when I was a therapist.  My suggestion to my clients was to get involved in activities that they enjoyed and that would lead to meeting people with similar interests.   Social media has made this process even easier.

    #EVFN San Tan Brewery
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    There are a host of events that are organized through social media that bring together people who otherwise would probably never meet.  Some of these local events are Podcamp AZ, #evfn, Ignite Phoenix, and events by Improv AZ.  Some of these events are educational and some are just for fun, but they all involve smart witty people who want to meet and converse with other smart witty people.

    One of the wonderful things about making connections through “social media type events” is that it facilitates friendship between diverse people.  For most of us, “social media type events” are what we do in our free time.  By day, we’re advertisers, teachers, writers, students, and business owners.  Most of us are people whose paths wouldn’t otherwise cross if it weren’t for our shared interest in social media and volunteering at social media events.

    The best thing about these events is that they constantly bring other people into the mix.  None of these events involve an exclusive group.  We always welcome new friendly people.  It can be daunting to be the new person at an event, but the people that attend these events are always willing to talk to the new guy.  I was once the new guy and I was petrified of attending an event where I didn’t know anyone.  I started with a prank event where I met one person.  He invited me to be part of the core organizers of Improv AZ.  That led to me learning about, presenting at, and now volunteering with Ignite Phoenix.  My conversations with these fantastic people led to my interest in podcasting and blogging which led to my invovlement with PodcampAZ.  Somewhere in there I also added the Social Media Club Phoenix and #evfn.  The people who were strangers to me two years ago are now some of my closest friends.

    Sponsor A Law Kid is my endeavor to pay for my last semester of law school. Today’s sponsor is Debbie Walker. For more information about Sponsor A Law Kid or to see what days are still available for sponsorship, visit my Sponsor A Law Kid page.

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  • SALK Day 12 – Two Men And A Truck

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    Ruth Carter

    Moving is generally regarded as one of the most stressful life events.  The moving company you hire is critically important because they are entrusted to come into your home and move your possessions.   Common consumer fears include damaged property, unexpected fees, or movers who simply don’t show up.

    Two Men and a Truck, truck
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    Two Men And A Truck is the first and largest local franchised moving company in the United States. The company started in 1980 with two brothers and a truck and it has grown into a national franchise.  They have a great philosophy: “To treat everyone the way you would want your Grandma to be treated.” They operate on a national scale but with the personalized, friendly, professional service of a small-town mover.  Beth King has been a franchise owner of Two Men And A Truck since 2004 with locations in Peoria and Goodyear, Arizona.

    Two Men And A Truck is a full-service moving company for home and business moves.  They also provide packing and unpacking services and sell packing supplies.   They have flexible scheduling options, including providing services in the evening and on weekends.  Each move is tailored to the customer’s needs.  Their website provides valuable resources including a moving checklist and other uses for moving services, such as hiring them to help take down and pack your decorations after the holidays.

    The reviews of Two Men And A Truck and its trained, licensed, and insured crews are regarded as courteous, friendly, polite, and helpful.  They have a reputation of being efficient, arriving on time, and finishing early.  On multiple occasions, Two Men And A Truck has saved the day for customers.  They have been able to take on moving jobs at the last minute when another moving company did not show up when they were scheduled or when the customers didn’t trust the movers that another company sent.

    The west valley locations for Two Men And A Truck are dedicated to protect consumers.  Their blog and Facebook pages keep consumers informed about the importance of being suspicious of movers and verify every claim a company makes.  This is particularly important in Arizona where there are no regulations for moving services.  Two Men And A Truck understands the importance of being transparent in their practices and provides information about how to choose an honest mover and consumer complaints about other movers.

    Please consider Two Men And A Truck in the Phoenix area for your upcoming moving needs.  They have two locations in Peoria (623-933-2180) and Goodyear (623-932-6090).  You can get a customized quote on their website and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.  You can also get valuable tips and tricks on their blog or by sending them an email at info0209@twomenandatruck.com.

    Sponsor A Law Kid is my endeavor to pay for my last semester of law school. Today’s sponsor is Two Men And A Truck. For more information about Sponsor A Law Kid or to see what days are still available for sponsorship, visit my Sponsor A Law Kid page.

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