The Best Way to Protect Your Children in the Car
Car seats may be required but there's one other thing you should be doing to protect your children in the car, because the best-constructed car seat in the world doesn't insure they'll live through an accident.Prevention is the best cure, and driver error has been documented to contribute to over 90% of collisions.Your distractibility is crucial, and once again one of our best technological advances has proven to be a very mixed blessing. You might even say a very mixed curse. And what is that?It's the conversation you're having with your sister about the party next week. Or the quick call to verify directions or to say you're running late. Or worst of all, an intense or complex relationship issue you're discussing with your spouse.
ON THE CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING.It doesn't matter whether it's hand-held or mounted, and it doesn't matter whether you're dialing, chatting, intensely relating, or hanging up. It's dangerous.According to the Fatal Analysis Reporting System, in one analysis of fatal accidents involving cell phone use, the cell phone-using drivers were all in what's called "the striking vehicle." This means they either hit a stationary object, or left their lane of traffic and struck a vehicle or obstacle. In these crashes, 75% of the drivers were engaged in conversation, 13% were dialing, and 13% were hanging up.And worse yet ? of those engaged in conversation, 1/3 were using mounted phones in the hands-free mode.Risk of collision when using a cell is 4 times higher regardless of your age, driving experience, of experience with a cell phone, and ? get this: the hands-free units offer no safety advantage.People using cell phones simply take longer to react, and miss things that would allow them to avoid collisions. Even when not at-fault, cell users were unable to avoid collisions with others.Your cell phone records can and will be subpoened in case of a lawsuit involving an accident, by the way.So why not, when you strap the kids into their car seats, lay the cell phone down on the floor beside them and turn off the ringer?Cell phones are great for productivity and personal safety. Just make sure you aren't using yours to call the EMS after a car accident caused by the fact you were using yours while driving.Go here http://www.nysgtsc.state.ny.us/phon-ndx.htm for tips for safe cell phone use in the car (if there is such a thing).
And when you buckle up, buckle up the cell as well.P. S. And don't let the grandparents off the hook either. According to the National Public Services Research Institute for AAA, where cell phone use in the car is concerned, the distraction effect in drivers over the age of 50 is 2-3 times as great and encompasses all tasks ? placing calls, simple conversations, and complex conversations. They increase response time by 33-38%.With statistics like this, can legislation be far behind? But do you need legislation to do what's right?.
Your Mechanic Can Be a Valuable Asset When Purchasing A Used Car
by Spanos Imports
Car dealers are not particularly well liked, and knowing as many of them as I do, I can understand why that might be the case. I run an import shop in Florida that specializes in late model luxury imports. I've been in business for quite some time, and I have heard plenty of horror stories from customers regarding other dealerships. In my opinion, I think the majority of car dealerships one will encounter are reputable, by and large. I say "by and large" because some dealers I know use nickel and dime methods to maximize their profits, which I disagree with.
Personally, I would rather give the customer a quality auto at a fair price and consequently gain a lifetime customer, but that's a topic for another article.
One of the more recent horror stories I heard involved someone who had purchased a vehicle that was leaking oil. For those of you that know anything about cars, you know that this is nothing to be taken lightly. The customer was...
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Rob Bartholomew Celebrates 25 Years as a Realtor
Kihei, Maui, HI (ContentDesk) July 16, 2006 -- Rob Bartholomew, a Maui-based Realtor serving the
Hawaiian
islands celebrates 25 years of service.
He began in real estate 27 years ago and today, working with International Real Estate Services, is one of the top producers in his field. Rob enjoys matching clients to properties, with a keen eye for wise investments that weather the market over the long haul.
Rob works regularly with many satisfied repeat investors, properties that require tax exchanges are something that Rob understands how to handle.
Local Hawaii residents appreciate Robs ability in handling property issues on a personal basis.
Rob also serves repeat multiple property owners with the same personal one-on-one service that they deserve.
Many clients have a primary personal residence on the mainland or Canada, and are able to realize their dream of having a second property that may be used as a vacation rental/investment...
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The Best Way to Protect Your Children in the Car
Car seats may be required but there's one other thing you should be doing to protect your children in the car, because the best-constructed car seat in the world doesn't insure they'll live through an accident.Prevention is the best cure, and driver error has been documented to contribute to over 90% of collisions.Your distractibility is crucial, and once again one of our best technological advances has proven to be a very mixed blessing. You might even say a very mixed curse. And what is that?It's the conversation you're having with your sister about the party next week. Or the quick call to verify directions or to say you're running late. Or worst of all, an intense or complex relationship issue you're discussing with your spouse.
ON THE CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING.It doesn't matter whether it's hand-held or mounted, and it doesn't matter whether you're dialing, chatting, intensely relating, or hanging up. It's dangerous.According to the Fatal Analysis Reporting System, in one...
The Best Way to Protect Your Children in the Car
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Rob Bartholomew Celebrates 25 Years as a Realtor
Kihei, Maui, HI (ContentDesk) July 16, 2006 -- Rob Bartholomew, a Maui-based Realtor serving the
Hawaiian
islands celebrates 25 years of service.
He began in real estate 27 years ago and today, working with International Real Estate Services, is one of the top producers in his field. Rob enjoys matching clients to properties, with a keen eye for wise investments that weather the market over the long haul.
Rob works regularly with many satisfied repeat investors, properties that require tax exchanges are something that Rob understands how to handle.
Local Hawaii residents appreciate Robs ability in handling property issues on a personal basis.
Rob also serves repeat multiple property owners with the same personal one-on-one service that they deserve.
Many clients have a primary personal residence on the mainland or Canada, and are able to realize their dream of having a second property that may be used as a vacation rental/investment...
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Gas Prices are on the Rise Again
In recent weeks, gas prices have risen to a national average of over $2.00 per gallon.
As we've learned from decades of experience, when crude oil prices continue to skyrocket, gas prices invariably follow.With the holiday season upon us and busy lives that must go on, driving less may not be an option for most people.
We can spend tens of thousands on new gas-electric hybrid cars, or we can find ways to make our current vehicles run more efficiently.To help Americans get more out of their fuel dollar, Extreme Research introduces Enviro-Max Plus, a revolutionary fuel catalyst that can increase fuel efficiency by up to 35%.
Enviro- Max Plus is endorsed by Johnny Rutherford, three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. It is one of only a few automotive products in its category to have received a US Patent.
"It benefits drivers, the environment, and it's available only through Extreme Research," says Jerry Moore, representative of the company.Drivers who...
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eBay Motors : Buy or Sell a Car on eBay
Are you having trouble finding a great deal on a car in your local area? Well, join the club. Using Online Bidding at eBay Motors can be the perfect answer you've been looking for. More and more people are discovering every day how perfectly easy it is to purchase large items over the internet, including cars and other motor vehicles. Skip the runaround you're going to get at the local car dealer, and start saving money now when you buy and sell eBay.A car auction on eBay Motors works just like any other eBay auction. You search for what you're looking for using eBay's great search engine, then peruse the list of online auctions that look as though they may be offering what you're looking for.
Once you see something that strikes your fancy, you can give it a closer look by examining the listing for the vehicle that you're interested in.If the seller has prepared properly, you'll see in-depth descriptions and well taken photographs that show the item from every angle. You then...
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GPlay Relaunches Affiliate Program: Top Video Game Rental Site Fine Tunes Affiliate Marketing Strategy
(ContentDesk) April 20, 2004--GPlay, Inc. (www.gplay.com), the leading online video game rental company, today announced that its affiliate marketing program has relaunched under the management of Shawn Collins Consulting (www.shawncollinsconsulting.com). The video game rental channel is a large and growing segment in affiliate marketing. According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, "Seventy percent (70%) of college students reported playing video, computer or online games at least once in a while. Some 65% of college students reported being regular or occasional game players." Further, the Video Software Dealers Association 2003 Annual Report stated that "Gamers spent $722 million renting video game software in 2002." Affiliates can earn up to $8 for every sign up they refer to GPlay, and commission checks are issued monthly.
GPlay Relaunches Affiliate Program: Top Video Game Rental Site Fine Tunes Affiliate Marketing Strategy
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Tornado Fuel Saver Facts
Today's increasing costs is no doubt a burden to consumers. We all want to spend less and are constantly on the lookout for better deals that do not sacrifice quality. For car owners, this means less expensive auto parts that still boost car performance. It also means fuel savers that can maximize your engine's fuel for less replacement. Thanks to much research and technological innovations, a great and effective fuel saver was born: the Tornado Fuel Saver.
Let us count the ways why the Tornado Fuel Saver will benefit you in more ways than one...
What is the Tornado Fuel Saver? Also called the Tornado Gas Saver or Tornado Gasoline Saver, the Tornado Fuel Saver is an automotive air channeling tool that creates a swirling air motion, allowing the air to move in a faster and more efficient way by whirling air around corners and bends. This results to more fuel saved. It took ten years...
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All Girl Company Is Ace
Kent, UK (ContentDesk) July 14, 2006 -- In a male dominated mortgage industry, an all girl company, Ace Mortgage Services, is providing the feminine touch for its customers.