 When it comes to finding the perfect part for your hair, there are many schools of thought. Some people hop out of the shower and let their hair part where it may, while others analyze their faces for the part that will make the absolute best impression. Whether you part your hair left, right or center, it’s all a matter of drawing the eye to your best features.
If you’re looking for a more flattering way to part your hair, or just want to change your look from time to time, consider these tips from Nalley Honda for finding the perfect part:
Part by Eye Theory
Look at your eyes in a mirror. Do you have a favorite? Nearly everyone thinks one of their eyes is prettier than the other and the way you part your hair can highlight your favorite. Play up your best eye by parting your hair directly above it. Try lining up your part with the arch of your eyebrow for the best effect.
Part by Nose Theory
Just about everyone’s nose leans just a bit to one side or the other, and the way your hair falls from a part can balance out your overall look. If your nose slants to the right, try parting your hair on the right so your hair falls across your face to the left. Reverse the direction if your nose slants left.
Part by Face Shape
Some stylists base hairstyles on your face shape, and that goes for parting hair as well. Long oval faces are said to do well with the hair parted to one side or the other. Shorter round or square face shapes may prefer a center part, as it has a tendency to make your face appear longer.
Your Natural Part
With all the experimenting to find your best part, don’t overlook testing out your natural part. While your hair is dry, brush it straight back as if you were putting it in a ponytail, then let it fall where it wants. Or flip your head upside-down and see where it parts when you stand up again.
Whichever approach you use, part your hair while it’s wet and let it dry in place. You may need some styling products to set the look as well. Experiment with different parts to see which you like best, and which gets the best reactions from others. It’s all about playing up your best features, and your own perfect part will do just that.
 What did you do before you got a smart phone? If, while pondering this question, you suffered convulsions, vomiting, cold sweats, feelings of paranoia, uncontrollable crying, or boils forming on the soles of your feet, you might have a problem. Here are some other signs from Nalley Honda you might be addicted to your smart phone.
- You consider your smart phone “the best, most loyal friend you’ve ever had.” You cite the time you threw it against the wall after checking football scores and the phone still did everything you asked it to do.
- You sleep with it under your pillow just in case an H1N1 virus alert comes out on your brand-spanking new Swine Flu app.
- You named your phone and listed it as a reference on your most recent job application. You even went and bought it a regular phone just in case the prospective employer wanted to contact it.
- You exceeded the data limits on your “unlimited” data plan.
- Even though you’ve never watched an NFL football game in your life, you signed up for 12 fantasy football teams just so you can check football statistics on your smart phone for 13 consecutive hours each Sunday.
- You think your ex-girlfriend should be honored you broke up with her with a text message sent from your smart phone.
- You text message your date…who’s sitting across from you at dinner.
- You’re that Facebook “guy” or “girl,” the one who updates the profile five or six times a minute, the one everyone secretly makes fun of for being on Facebook all the time.
- You only leave your smart phone at home while you’re shopping for another smart phone because you don’t want to make it angry or jealous (Smart phones aren’t as smart as their name implies. The “I forgot you, dear friend” excuse works every time, even when it discovers lipstick on your ear).
- You’re reading this from your smart phone and have feelings of guilt or shame.
- You think maybe if you picked up a new habit—smoking or heroine, for example—you might be able to kick the smart phone habit.
- Your wife left you. You forgot your son’s birthday even though he was born yesterday. You got fired from your job. You got kicked out of your house. You prepaid your smart phone data plan for the next year.
- Before planning any vacation, you make sure the area gets smart phone reception.
- Your smart phone is on your Christmas shopping list…not the Christmas shopping lists of things you’re going to buy, but the list of people you’re going to buy for.
- You avoid flying because they force you to turn your phone off.
If you have a problem, seek help. Use your smart phone, if necessary.
 Families who are serious about their cars have been trusting Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com to name the best family cars every year since 2008. This year, kbb.com has put their trust in Honda, naming the 2012 Honda CR-V, the 2012 Honda Odyssey, and the 2012 Honda Civic to their 10 Best Family Cars of 2012 list. The decisions were based on available safety features, comfort, child-friendliness, and strong consumer ratings.
The Honda CR-V was launched in 1997 and has gone to be one of the best-selling crossover sports utility vehicles (SUV) on the market. Improvements for 2012 include fuel economy and a newer available Real-Time all-wheel drive system. It’s also one of the few in its class to offer a rear entertainment system.
Honda’s 2012 Civic continues to show strength among growing competition in the compact car category. Highlighted by fuel economy and a roomy interior, this car continues to attract value conscious shoppers. Honda Civic safety comes from its famous active systems including Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), anti-lock brakes, and a tire pressure monitor. Passive safety features include airbags and a body design that evenly spreads the energy from head-on collisions.
On the road, the Odyssey feels more like a car than a truck. It’s easy to drive, thanks to good acceleration and braking, well-weighted steering, and great visibility, while a compliant suspension makes for relaxed long-distance trips. Throw in good handling, courtesy of a low center of gravity, and you’ll never look at a car again! The Odyssey has excellent residual values and a very competitive total cost of ownership, making it a family favorite for the past several years.
This is the ninth time Honda has made kbb.com’s list, with previous spots going to the Civic, the Odyssey, and the Honda Crosstour. We at Nalley Honda are proud to stock such family-friendly and well-received vehicles! To get started on getting your own CR-V, Odyssey, or Civic, check out our Honda inventory online, or come by the dealership at your earliest convenience!
Honda’s belief in innovation in the face of impossibility, imagination, and belief in the future extends beyond our company. That’s why Honda is making possible a series of short films celebrating people with the same type of vision and courage that made Honda into the company it is today. This documentary series, called Dream the Impossible, highlights everyone from scientists, to racecar drivers and engineers, with topics that are pertinent to the global community.
One special film, Kick Out The Ladder, takes a close look at those who take this workplace metaphor to heart and achieve unthought-of success as a result. From Honda associates who have kicked out the corporate ladder and those who have achieved success as a direct result, this film is a stunning depiction of the Honda philosophy in action.
To see the films in their entirety, and to view clips and promos, simply check out the Dream the Impossible website. We at Nalley Honda are already inspired, and we hope you will be too!
 Nalley Honda is excited to recognize our general manager, Ken Sidana! Ken is approaching his 2-year anniversary with Nalley Honda but is a longtime member of the Nalley family, where he has received AFIP certification. “I enjoy working with the Asbury/Nalley group because I share their corporate philosophy and support for community involvement,” Ken said. “They empower their associates to not only deliver cars but also create a memorable car buying experience. I appreciate the growth opportunities offered by Asbury and the longevity enjoyed by many of my colleagues.”
Ken’s wife, Rachna, is a hospital administrator currently employed with Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and he has two children, Zachary and Natalia.
“Being so new to Atlanta, I am still in the process of exploring this vibrant city,” Ken said. “I do enjoy the Midtown and Virginia Highlands neighborhood. Atlanta has so much to offer being so cosmopolitan. My family and I are looking forward to exploring the different cultural activities; especially the theater. Also, on a personal note, Atlanta offers three churches affiliated to my religious denomination.”
Ken is also very passionate about acting and was once voted Best Actor at Bombay University in India, which is in his hometown and is the home of Bollywood. “My friends also refer to me as quite the wine connoisseur, my favorite regions being the Northern parts of Napa and Bordeaux in France,” Ken said.
We are lucky to have Ken with us and hope you’ll take time to say hello to him the next time you visit Nalley Honda!
Stop using random body functions to impress your friends and neighbors. Impress them with these random facts about the human body from Nalley Honda.
Q: How much skin does the average person have?
A: The average adult’s skin covers 12-20 square feet and contains about 12% of a human’s body weight.
Q: Other than looking good, why is human skin important?
A: Every square-inch of human skin contains 20 feet of blood vessels.
Q: What happens to all my hair?
A: The average person loses 40-100 strands of hair per day.
Q: Should I panic?
A: The average human head has over 100,000 hairs.
Q: Is my head getting bigger or my hair getting thinner?
A: As people age, hair diameter decreases. Hair thickness peaks at 20.
Q: Am I crazy or is my nose growing?
A: Pinocchio has good company. Because cartilage grows throughout life, it’s possible that between the ages of 25 and 70 your nose will grow half an inch. And that’s no lie.
Q: What’s faster, a cough or a sneeze?
A: A cough travels at 60 mph. A sneeze travels at 100 mph. Winner: sneeze.
Q: What unique identifying features do we have?
A: In addition to unique fingerprints, each human has a unique tongue print, so make sure not to lick anything the next time you commit a crime.
Q: How many muscles are in the human body?
A: There are over 600 muscles in the human body. That’s a lot of weight-lifting.
Q: How much water does a human drink?
A: The average human drinks about 16,000 gallons of water in a lifetime. That’s a lot of trips to the bathroom.
Q: Is laughter really the best medicine?
A: Laughter strengthens the immune system and lowers levels of stress hormones. So toss the prescription (or juggle them for a good laugh).
Q: How can I laugh more?
A: Become like a child. Six-year-olds laugh nearly 300 times a day. Adults laugh less than 100.
Q: But I’m tired and don’t feel like laughing…
A: Then smile. Smiling uses 17 muscles; frowning 43.
Q: What exactly does the brain do?
A: Just everything. The brain controls every function of the body and mind, so although you may know people who seemingly have no brain, they do.
Q: How long was Rip Van Winkle’s beard?
A: Not sure, but if a man’s beard goes untrimmed for an entire lifetime, it would be about 30 feet long.
Q: Why does food taste different when you’re older?
A: By the age of 60, the average human has lost half his/her taste buds.
Q: If I were to have a growing contest between toenails and fingernails, which would win?
A: Fingernails. Toe jam, however, makes a fine consolation.
Q: How many bones does the human body have?
A: An adult has 206 bones. Babies have over 300 bones at birth.
Q: What body part has the most bones?
A: The human hand has 54 bones.
Q: What about the face?
A: The human face has 14 bones.
These twenty random facts about the human body have been typed by a random human with unique fingerprints, tongue print and muscles attached to his 54 hand bones. Enjoy!
 Toasts vary from the casual “Here’s looking up your old address!” to more formal occasions like wedding toasts. What you can get away with at a bar with friends isn’t quite the same as what’s needed for that serious, proper toast. Here are a few etiquette ins and outs from Nalley Honda to help keep you from making an “I Love You Man” moment.
Who’s on First?
If you’re at a formal event, don’t just jump up and start blabbing. The first rule of toasting etiquette is determining who goes first. If you’re at a dinner or other non-wedding event, the host always sets the pace. The host ensures that everyone’s glass is full and then, at their discretion, makes the first toast of the evening. If you’re at a wedding, the best man toasts the bride and groom. Typically, other members of the wedding party add their toasts before anyone else.
Stand and Deliver
You should always stand to give your toast. Make sure you have the room’s attention before you begin. Your toast should be heartfelt. It can be long or short, but don’t drone on for more than a minute or two at the most. The three B’s apply: begin, be brief and be seated. Make sure people know when you’re finished. End on a positive note and add a “Cheers!” or raise your glass a little higher to signal that you’re done.
If you are the subject of the toast, remain seated, don’t drink to yourself and do your best to look humbly moved.
To Clink or Not to Clink
If you’re in a small group where glass clinking doesn’t require acrobatics or crawling across the table, go for it. If you’re in a large group, raise your glass a little higher in salute and take a sip. Never chug after a toast.
What to Drink
Traditionally, toasts are done with wine or champagne, but if you don’t have any don’t worry. Use whatever you have. Water works too.
But I Don’t Wanna…
Too bad. Etiquette requires you to join in. Raise your glass if you’re at the table, and if you’re asked to give a toast, you can always trot out one of these short but simple toasting staples:
- May misfortune follow you the rest of your life, but never catch up.
- May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live.
- May the road rise up to meet you.
- May your neighbors respect you, trouble neglect you, the angels protect you and heaven accept you.
 When hungry kids come home from school, healthy snacks will keep them going until dinnertime. Try some of these kid-friendly ideas or let your children come up with their own nutritious after-school snacks. Kids of any age are likely to come home hungry, and you will want to have some great options to satisfy their appetites without pumping them full of empty calories.
Look for fun snacks that also have added health benefits or adapt traditional snack ideas to boost their nutritional content. The best snacks limit sugar, fat, salt, and cholesterol, while also providing nutritional benefits. Here are some of our favorites at Nalley Honda.
Healthy Mini-Pizzas
For a hearty after-school snack, try this healthy take on mini-pizzas: Top halves of whole-wheat English muffins with sliced tomatoes and shredded, low-fat mozzarella cheese, then pop them in a toaster oven until the cheese melts.
Greek Yogurt with Mix-Ins
While any low-fat or non-fat yogurt has health benefits, Greek yogurt may be even better at regulating digestion. Mix in fresh blueberries, banana slices, low-fat granola, or other healthy favorites for a customized after-school treat.
Veggies and Hummus
Made from chickpeas and tahini, hummus is a healthy after-school snack that is high in protein, yet low in cholesterol. Make this dip even healthier by serving it with raw carrots, peppers, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes instead of crackers.
Frozen Grapes
When looking for healthy after-school snacks, it doesn’t get much easier than serving frozen grapes. To make this sweet treat, simply wash seedless grapes, place them in a bag or container, and pop them in the freezer overnight (or for several hours).
Cheese and Crackers
Traditional appetizers make great after-school snacks–particularly when you give them a healthy twist. Top whole-wheat crackers with low-fat cheese slices for a simple snack that’s full of protein and fiber. You can even add a slice of tomato or cucumber to slip in some extra vegetables.
Ham and Melon Wraps
Grown-ups may recognize prosciutto-wrapped melon as a popular pre-dinner treat, but the recipe can easily be adapted to a healthy after-school snack. Simply replace the salty prosciutto with low-sodium, low-fat ham slices and wrap them around wedges of honeydew melon.
Homemade Trail Mix
Trail mix is a healthy snack that can be easily customized to please many different tastes. Let kids make their own mix of low-sodium nuts, seeds, low-fat granola, pretzels, and dried fruits. For a little something sweet, add a few chocolate chips or M&Ms.
Banana Smoothies
Frozen bananas quickly mash into a treat with a similar consistency to ice cream when you toss them in the blender. Blend frozen chunks of banana, a little fat-free milk, and some strawberries or blueberries until you have a thick and delicious homemade smoothie.
 Harry Watts is so friendly, most people around Nalley Honda only know him by his first name. Harry worked for Ford Motor Company for 38 years, but retirement didn’t sit well with his love of being around cars (he’s won four trophies with his 2003 Ford Mustang GT Convertible) so we were lucky to bring him back to the workforce three years ago as our service greeter and valet driver. Harry has been a constant source of enthusiasm and positivity around our dealership ever since, so much so that most people say they’ve never seen him without a smile. “You have to enjoy what you’re doing,” he says, and we can’t agree more. Mr. Harry, thank you for making Nalley Honda a better place to work!
We’re going to give them the benefit of the doubt and assume it’s not because their car is full of dirty socks, but when this question came in to Matt Wells, one of our technicians at Nalley Honda, it was a little puzzling. Fortunately, Matt had some good insights:
When the air conditioning runs for an extended period, it sweats and after a while can leave the air filter smelling like dirty socks. Make sure to get your filter replaced once a year to help keep the air purified and your passengers breathing in fresh air.
Matt’s other tip for the month:
Rotate your tires every 7,500 miles. If you don’t, this will cause the tires to wear unevenly and wear out twice as fast. This will decrease the overall life expectancy of your tires. This is especially true with the front-wheel cars where all the pulling takes place in the front.
Thanks, Matt! Visit our Service page to schedule your next appointment!
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