Avioding Car Accidents
August 31, 2008
Avioding Car Accidents
by: Tim Johnson
The use of diamonds has been found to be dated as early as 2,500 years ago, where they were used as religious icons in India. Record has also been found that in early human history diamonds were used in drilling bits and engraving tools. One of the traits of diamonds is that nothing can scratch it except for another diamond.
Diamonds are mined from volcanic pipes in central and southern Africa, found deep in the earth where pressure and temperature allow the crystals to form. Sources of this mineral have also been found in Canada, Russia, Brazil, and Australia.
It is only in the 19th century where the popularity of diamonds arose, mainly because of the De Beers Group which initiated a advertising campaign that used the slogan “A Diamond Is Forever” which is now know to be one of the most successful marketing slogans of all time.
It was invented to stop the creation of a secondary market by discouraging women from selling the diamonds they have received and also from buying diamonds which other women have owned. This helped retailers to sell diamonds at high prices without competition from secondary markets. This allowed De Beers to maintain their hold on the diamond trade at a supplier level.
Learning How To Drive
August 30, 2008
Learning How To Drive
by: Sue and Chuck DeFiore
I grew up in the era of moms and dads teaching us to drive. Yes we had Driver’s Ed, however, Driver’s Ed classes didn’t start until our senior year, by then most of us already knew how to drive. After all, at 16 we all wanted the coveted “learners permit!”
My father taught me to drive. First we went over the basics, starting, stopping, the gauges, how the car worked, what to do on wet, dry roads, turns, and anything else my father could think of to have me prepared for any situation. Things you weren’t going to get from Drivers Ed. My dad shared his many years of experience, and it made me a better driver than most of my female and many of my male counterparts.
Then, he took me into mid-Manhattan and told me to drive. For those of you who don’t know about NY traffic or mid Manhattan, it is absolute chaos. In amongst this chaos is the heralded NY taxi driver. “Believe me”, my father said, “if you can drive with the taxis, you can drive anywhere and will be ready for anything.” And he was right. Plus, in New York you had better know how to parallel park and to do it quickly, because if you took too long someone else was in there. My father actually had a stop watch and we practiced out on Long Island for several weekends and then back to the city we went.
What Kind Of Car Lover Are You?
August 29, 2008
What Kind Of Car Lover Are You?
by: Sue and Chuck DeFiore
Chuck and I got involved in our first car club when we lived in Rochester and had our Corvette. We had a blast. Met a great bunch of people, did a ton of events. In fact I can still remember our first event. It was a car rally and Chuck and I got the second place trophy.
However, like any group, we had cliques. Now, don’t get mad at me for the monikers that are coming. They have been around a long time and I didn’t make them up.
All of the following groups love their cars, just each in a different way. First there are the polishers. Their cars are pristine. They will use toothbrushes to get their batteries cleaned. I mean you could eat a meal off their engines. You won’t find a spec of dust on the outside, inside of their cars, and inside includes the engine and trunk.
The racers, believe in a clean and polished car, however, their main concern is POWER. They want to get the most they can from their engines. It is all about having the fastest car!
Discover the Might of Dirt Bikes!
August 28, 2008
Discover the Might of Dirt Bikes!
by: Maricon Williams
Mistakes, negligence and wrong choice of oem and aftermarket motorcycle parts as well as accessories can trigger its wrath. To circumvent this we have to design an action planWhat can we do?
Accidents come when you least expected it. But still we have to be prepare so as not to aggravate our circumstance to our disadvantage
Here are some tips to all the riders and motorists out there:
1. Choose quality. Buy only the best quality motorcycle parts you can afford. There are a couple of reasons to this. First, it is critical to the motorcycle’s operation. Second, there is no need to save a few bucks on a cheap yet defective parts. Never sacrifice quality. That’s the lesson you have to learn early on. You must not wait for a circumstance to proove the same because that circumstance can be fatal.
2. Keep safe. Use protective gears and apparel to protect you from head to toe. It includes high-quality motorcycle helmet, jacket, gloves, vest, eyewear, pants, socks, boots and the likes. Be sure they are durable and comfortable so as to withstand the pressure and momentum in riding.
Favorite Car Song and Why
August 28, 2008
Favorite Car Song and Why
by: Sue and Chuck DeFiore
I have a number of favorites, however, my all time favorite is Hot Rod Lincoln by Commander Cody.
Since living in an extremely cold climate means taking your Corvette off the road in the winter months, a winter car is a must.
So in September we started looking for a car for winter and found a beauty, a 2 door dark green 1976 Lincoln Town Car, 5035 lbs with a nice big V-8 (460) that rode like a dream, and talk about hauling a**. I can still remember the night we picked it up. With only having the Corvette, Chuck did most of the driving. Since I hadn’t driven in a while, I told him to take it easy since I hadn’t driven in the dark for quite sometime. Well, anyone who has even driven this car knows that 30 feels like you are crawling and before you know it you are up to 50 or 60. So, yep, you guessed it, there we were on the back roads and Chuck is punching the Corvette to keep up with me. I was in heaven, with all that horsepower and car around me again. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the Corvette, but since my first car was a 2 door 1962 Chevy Belair being in a big car again put me in seventh heaven, and this one was even bigger and faster than my first one.
The Hidden Costs of Car Leases
August 27, 2008
The Hidden Costs of Car Leases
by: Amy Metz
Be honest- are you one of those people who just loves new cars? I knew it. That’s OK, we are in the same boat. I love new cars just as much as you do. But I like not overpaying just as much if not more than you do. That’s why, when it comes to car leases, I make sure and really get to know my options and whether I should be leasing or buying my vehicles. As I’ve learned (the hard way) a few times, there are all sorts of hidden costs involved in leasing a new car. And they aren’t what you think they are. Lets look at a few of them.
1) The monthly lease payment. Did you know that there are unscrupulous car dealers out there who will blindly rip you off if you let them. That’s right. And your monthly payment might have been arbitrarily made up by one of these dealers on the spot just by looking at you and deciding how much money they should charge you. Make sure and question everything on the lease form and ask in depth questions as to why you should be paying what you are. The fine print can be your friend, use it against the car dealer to negotiate a better deal somewhere else.
Car Accident Checklist: Are You Prepared?
August 27, 2008
Car Accident Checklist: Are You Prepared?
by: Amy Metz
I’ve got a confession to make. I’ve been in a car accident before. Granted, it wasn’t my fault at all (both my opinion and the insurance company’s opinion). However, once it happened, I realized that I should have been better prepared for the car accident the day it happened. Since I realized this, I decided to make a checklist for things to have in case of a car accident. Here we go
1) Insurance Papers. Make sure you have your insurance papers ready to give to the other party in case they need to see them. These can also come in handy to give to the Police if they arrive on the scene of the accident. In some states, having car insurance is mandatory for the operation of a motor vehicle and you can be fined if you don’t have any insurance. Make sure you insurance paperwork is in order before finding out that it is necessary to have.
Motorcycle Helmet: The Truth Behind The Lies
August 26, 2008
Motorcycle Helmet: The Truth Behind The Lies
by: Maricon Williams
Helmet is the most important motorcycle apparel that a rider can wear. Basically, it protects the head, skull or brain.
There is an ongoing dispute about helmet’s significance. Some say it is futile to use them. On the other hand, there are those who recognize their importance and treat helmets as a
Helmet saves lives. There have been a lot of misconceptions but let us contemplate which is the truth as compared to the lies. How do we gauge? Let us acknowledge its advantages.
First, it prevents or reduces the gravity of brain and facial injuries. Second, it lessens wind noise. Third, it protects the eyes from windblast and other hazardous debris. Lastly, it provides greater comfort and protection. With these advantages, why would you consider not wearing them?
The kind of helmet that gives optimum protection is that of a full-face helmet. It is recommended by manufacturers, professional riders and testing authorities. However, other kinds of helmet are also good provided they pass the DOT or SNELL testing standards since these two are the most trusted testing authorities in the United States.
Motorcycle Face and Eye Apparel - A Hoax or Coax
August 25, 2008
Motorcycle Face and Eye Apparel - A Hoax or Coax
by: Maricon Williams
Motorcycle face and eye apparel saves face. Every rider who has been hit by debris, bugs or insects, blaze of the sun can go into details on how they are benefited by said motorcycle apparel.
Windshields and sunglasses may not offer the best protection that we need. This is because debris, wind, bugs or insects may still pass behind a windshield. On the other hand, sunglasses or goggles with shatterproof lenses may not seal out the harsh wind or water from entering our eyes.
There’s Motorcycle Apparel to Clothe You!
August 24, 2008
There’s Motorcycle Apparel to Clothe You!
by: Maricon Williams
Motorcycle apparel makes you feel comfortable and protected eve in adverse conditions. In cases of collision, fall or bump riding clothes can very greatly reduce expected injuries.
Fit and protection is the primary consideration when purchasing motorcycle apparel. They must feel comfortable especially in a riding position. This clothesline must have flaps, zippers, pockets and fasteners for convenience purposes and in order to seal out the wind. Padding is also inevitable since they reduces the impact and protect the rider in case of a spill.
In connection with the materials that should be used or selected, leather can be treated as the best choice. In fact, it is the most popular material among motorcycle riders. It is durable and abrasion-resistant thus, it gives utmost injury protection to riders. Next, to leather, we have synthetic fabrics. These fabrics have been developed to achieve abrasion or wind resistant or waterproof.
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