2005 Marks the 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II
"90 Day Wonder - Darkness Remembered," a recent book by World War II veteran, Leon Cooper, recounts his true to life story as a young Naval officer who was in the thick of battle not only with the Japanese but with his sociopath commanding officer as well.Author Leon Cooper, like many veterans of armed conflict, continued to experience "post-war syndrome," even for years after his battle experiences. At the urging of his late wife, Alberta, Leon finally agreed that writing of his experiences would be a form of therapy. "90 Day Wonder-Darkness Remembered" is the result.World War II buffs will enjoy reading this action-packed tale about the abuse of power, murder, revenge, love and redemption and the author's heroic struggle to rebuild his life. For those who want to know more about the War in the Pacific, "90 Day Wonder" takes you there.The following is an excerpt from the book. " In World War One it was "shell shock." "That's what you have," said the doctor.
"That's why your hands are trembling and your legs are twitching plus a low-grade fever. You're a classic case.""90 Day Wonder - Darkness Remembered" is on sale at all major book store outlets, including Amazon.Contact:Leon Cooper310-457-2832.
Bridgestone Tires - Taking A Drive
After a chance meeting between Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone in the late 1800?s the two collaborated on Ford's first automobile.
It was the man that ultimately was the impetus for Bridgestone Tires that helped Mr. Ford resolve his problem of supporting such a large weight and also to give the ride a smoother touch.
From the hand that the Bridgestone Tire creator played in a historic moment in the history of the United States, through countless other innovations, Bridgestone has been there.
With something that the average person gives very little attention to unless a problem arises, it's interesting to consider what aspects must be focused on to make a good, reliable tire.
Bridgestone has given considerable attention in the area of wet handling and traction, tire punctures, tire wear, ride comfort, noise reduction, among countless other areas that are indeed essential, if we drivers and riders are to continue to "forget" about the things that our autos...
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The Proper Tire Pressure
How important are tires? To you it may not be a great deal but you have to remember that tires are responsible for your car's grand performance. Tires must also have the right amount of pressure.
Automobile experts have proven that the right amount of pressure on your tires highly affects the performance of your car. Too much rattling and shaking may be experienced if you overinflate or underinflate your car tires. You'll also be experiencing this especially when hitting various forms of roads.
You may also experience a rough ride when your tires are inflated disproportionately. Plus, the tires wear down easily when not inflated just right. So, tires must be appropriately inflated to function well.
Underinflated or overinflated tires have also been found out to use up more gas compared to well inflated tires. So, you will not only save your hard-earned dollars for buying more tires, but you can also save your budget for gas.
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Philip R Cooper Jewelers Added to its Collection of Fine Watches One Of a Kind IWC Jacques-Yves Cousteau Aquatimer Limited Edition Watches
Philip R. Cooper Jewelers ( PRCjewelers.com) is an up-scale, independently owned and operated
full-service jewelry store located in Bridgewater, NJ. Founded in 1960, PRC specializes in fine custom-designed jewelry and Swiss watches. PRCJewelers.com also maintains a presence in
New York, and has
built long-term relationships with reputable stone dealers in London and Belgium. Philip R Cooper Jewelers (PRCJewelers.com) has recently added to its collection of fine watches a one of a kind IWC Jacques-Yves Cousteau Aquatimer limited Edition.
This piece is one of only 1,953 watches produced worldwide, which commemorates the first Red Sea expedition by Jacques- Yves Cousteau in 1953."We are very pleased with our latest Aquatimer acquisition for our collection. We carry some of the top Swiss-made watches brands, such as IWC, and Chopard.
Many of these top brands are made by world renowned watch makers", said Jack Kung, President of Philip R. Cooper...
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Did You Mount Your Cold Weather Tires Yet?
(NC)?Every year there is this dilemma: should you mount winter tires or should you stay with your all season tires? We always question is it going to snow a lot or is it just going to be cold and will our all- season tires be good enough. Well here is some news for you, winter tires are not only designed to work better in snow, slush and ice but also when it simply gets cold.Bruce Bridgman, National Marketing Manager Toyo Tire Canada Inc. says that among other things the tire's tread rubber needs to remain flexible to do the job it was designed to do. "Good winter tires are designed to handle every aspect of winter driving."In a study done by the Quebec Ministry of Transport comparing all season vs winter tires, results showed that you can get up to 25 percent better breaking and 38 percent better collision avoidance by using a proper winter tire. The ministry summary concluded: "Winter tires perform better than the All Season tires, particularly in very cold temperatures.
Furthermore,...
Did You Mount Your Cold Weather Tires Yet?
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Discount Tires Online
The purchase of Discount Tires Online is fast catching up in many parts of the world. The ease of purchasing your favorite set of tires without leaving the comfort of your home has now become the norm.
Many tire websites in the United States have sprung up in the last few years. These sites allow a customer to understand the whole set of options, including guidance and cost-effectiveness, before he makes his decision. When one logs on to a typical website selling Discount Tires, one can see many links like types, sizes, store location, purchase options and more.
In some websites, the names of manufacturers are given along with the sizes and types of tires manufactured for different makes of vehicles. In others, there are different scroll-down menus, in which one has to choose these options and finally one is shown the tires available. In case you are not able to make a decision at this point, you are encouraged to e-mail their in-house tire expert....
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Mini Mania, Inc. Updates Largest BMW Mini Cooper Website on the Internet
Nevada City, CA (ContentDesk) June 29, 2006 -- Mini Mania, Inc.(tm), the market leader in distributing and manufacturing lifestyle products and high quality performance aftermarket parts for the "classic" Mini(tm) and BMW MINI Cooper(tm) automobiles has further improved their already market leading Internet Website www.Minimania.com .
In recognition of the International nature of both the Mini Cooper business and the Internet itself, Mini Mania now offers its entire range of over 10,000 products in all the major currencies of the world.
Current, real time exchange rates now make it possible for everyone in the world to enjoy the great products and services.
And to insure that customer service continues to exceed expectations a new 'Live Help' feature has been added. This allows consumers throughout the selection and check out procedure to have easy and direct contact with a live person for technical and administrative needs.Mini Mania is celebrating all the...
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It?s No Mini Of A Prize! Long Island Fall Festival To Raffle Off A 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible Sponsored By Habberstad Mini
One of the coolest cars to hit the road this year, a 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible, will be raffled off as the Grand Prize, at the area's most anticipated community events -- the 11th Annual Long Island Fall Festival, scheduled for Oct. 8 through Oct. 11, 2004 (Columbus Day) in Heckscher Park, Huntington, New York.
Raffle tickets may be purchased by calling the Chamber of Commerce Regional Business Partnership (631-423-6100), by visiting Habberstad MINI (959 East Jericho Tpke, Huntington Station or 631-486-Mini) or ordering online at the Festival's website at www.lifallfestival.com .
Tickets are $20 each or six for $100.
The drawing will be held during the closing ceremony of the festival on Oct. 11 and participants need not be present to win."We are delighted to support this wonderful event and hope that our involvement helps to make this year's festival even more successful than in the past," said...
It?s No Mini Of A Prize! Long Island Fall Festival To Raffle Off A 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible Sponsored By Habberstad Mini
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