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	<title>Cooper tires article</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Learn How To Properly Check Tire Pressure</title>
		<link>http://www.smartcoopertiresinfo.com/Learn-How-To-Properly-Check-Tire-Pressure/article/3638</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tire pressure is one of the things a car needs to have checked most often. Ideally, you should check them once a month as well as any other time when they might look low. Also, if you are planning a long trip with your car, tire pressure is one of the main things you should check, along with a general checking.The first thing you need in order to be able to check your car's tire pressure is a tire pressure gauge. You can acquire one at any car parts store or just use one in a gas station. All gas stations have one, but you should ask if it is functioning well before using it. Some of the gauges you might find in gas stations are old or damaged and therefore the information they would give you would be incorrect, which could even lead you to add more air to the tire than it should have. This way, it is important that you make sure the gauge you will use functions properly. In order to be able to evaluate the pressure your tires have, you should learn how much pressure they should ideally have. You might easily learn this since your car's driver side doorjamb will probably have a sticker giving you some guidance related to the tires and their pressure.Once you know which the proper pressure for your tires is, you are ready to check them. In order to do this, you must unscrew the caps on the tire air valve and press the tire pressure gauge against it. You should make sure you keep the tire pressure gauge as firmly against the tire valve as not to let air come out from it. Once you have the tire pressure gauge connected with the tire valve, the gauge will immediately tell you what the tire pressure is. This will allow you to learn weather the tire needs more air or its air pressure is correct. If it needs more air, you should do it carefully in order not to pass its air limit. And, in case its air pressure is correct, you simply need to disconnect the air pressure gauge from it and screw the valve cap back in its place.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Tire pressure is one of the things a car needs to have checked most often. Ideally, you should check them once a month as well as any other time when they might look low. Also, if you are planning a long trip with your car, tire pressure is one of the main things you should check, along with a general checking.The first thing you need in order to be able to check your car's tire pressure is a tire pressure gauge. You can acquire one at any car parts store or just use one in a gas station. All gas stations have one, but you should ask if it is functioning well before using it. </P><P>Some of the gauges you might find in gas stations are old or damaged and therefore the information they would give you would be incorrect, which could even lead you to add more air to the tire than it should have. This way, it is important that you make sure the gauge you will use functions properly. In order to be able to evaluate the pressure your tires have, you should learn how much pressure they should ideally have. You might easily learn this since your car's driver side doorjamb will probably have a sticker giving you some guidance related to the tires and their pressure.Once you know which the proper pressure for your tires is, you are ready to check them. In order to do this, you must unscrew the caps on the tire air valve and press the tire pressure gauge against it. </P><P>You should make sure you keep the tire pressure gauge as firmly against the tire valve as not to let air come out from it. Once you have the tire pressure gauge connected with the tire valve, the gauge will immediately tell you what the tire pressure is. This will allow you to learn weather the tire needs more air or its air pressure is correct. If it needs more air, you should do it carefully in order not to pass its air limit. And, in case its air pressure is correct, you simply need to disconnect the air pressure gauge from it and screw the valve cap back in its place.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>2005 Marks the 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II</title>
		<link>http://www.smartcoopertiresinfo.com/2005-Marks-the-60th-Anniversary-of-the-End-of-World-War-II/article/7623</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA["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. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>"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. </P><P>"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. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Beverly Hills-Based Designer Robert Radi Receives Nomination for the National Design Award by the Smithsonian-Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum of New York</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an official letter hand signed by the Miss Buff Kavelman, Director of the National Design Award, Robert Radi was informed he has been nominated for a Product Design Award of the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt's National Design Awards Program.The Nominations are issued on the recommendation of a distinguished nominating committee of more than 800 leading American architects, designers, educators, journalists, authors, filmmakers, and other professionals representing all 50 states. The National Design Awards are bestowed for a body of work, not for any one specific project by a much selected jury of highly respected creative professionals. Nominees must be citizens or long-term residents of the United States.There are seven National Design Awards to be bestowed at a gala award ceremony in New York on October 19, 2004 including Lifetime and Corporate Achievement Awards and Awards in Architecture, Communication, Environment, Fashion and Product Design for which Robert Radi has been Nominated.As Miss Kavelman explains in her letter, the National Design Awards are the only awards of their kind in the nation as they celebrate design excellence and innovation, and also serve as a critical gauge of the impact of design on the quality of American life. The Awards bring national recognition to design by educating the public and promoting innovation and competitiveness. Their unique contribution to America's cultural life was recognized by their designations as an official White House Millennium Council program in 2000. Both First Ladies Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush have hosted White House ceremonies celebrating the Award program.  This nomination came as quite a surprise to Robert Radi, that at age 32 he is well on his way in making a name for himself in product styling and design as a third generation designer and part time faculty at Otis College for the past 7 years. As principal of Radi Design, Inc., the studio he started in 1993 and member of ADI the prestigious Industrial Design Association headquartered in Milan, Italy, he served a selected clientele spanning from consumer products to household, consumer electronics, eyewear, automotive aftermarket, sporting goods, office products, personal care and other fine industries. Robert Radi expresses his upmost and sincere gratitude for having been included as a nominee for this very prestigious award, and regardless of its final outcome, Robert Radi feels that this unexpected recognition gives him an additional reason to stay the course in expressing excellence though his unique approach to product styling and design.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>In an official letter hand signed by the Miss Buff Kavelman, Director of the National Design Award, Robert Radi was informed he has been nominated for a Product Design Award of the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt's National Design Awards Program.The Nominations are issued on the recommendation of a distinguished nominating committee of more than 800 leading American architects, designers, educators, journalists, authors, filmmakers, and other professionals representing all 50 states. The National Design Awards are bestowed for a body of work, not for any one specific project by a much selected jury of highly respected creative professionals. Nominees must be citizens or long-term residents of the United States.There are seven National Design Awards to be bestowed at a gala award ceremony in New York on October 19, 2004 including Lifetime and Corporate Achievement Awards and Awards in Architecture, Communication, Environment, Fashion and Product Design for which Robert Radi has been Nominated.As Miss Kavelman explains in her letter, the National Design Awards are the only awards of their kind in the nation as they celebrate design excellence and innovation, and also serve as a critical gauge of the impact of design on the quality of American life. The Awards bring national recognition to design by educating the public and promoting innovation and competitiveness. Their unique contribution to America's cultural life was recognized by their designations as an official White House Millennium Council program in 2000. </P><P>Both First Ladies Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush have hosted White House ceremonies celebrating the Award program.  This nomination came as quite a surprise to Robert Radi, that at age 32 he is well on his way in making a name for himself in product styling and design as a third generation designer and part time faculty at Otis College for the past 7 years. As principal of Radi Design, Inc., the studio he started in 1993 and member of ADI the prestigious Industrial Design Association headquartered in Milan, Italy, he served a selected clientele spanning from consumer products to household, consumer electronics, eyewear, automotive aftermarket, sporting goods, office products, personal care and other fine industries. Robert Radi expresses his upmost and sincere gratitude for having been included as a nominee for this very prestigious award, and regardless of its final outcome, Robert Radi feels that this unexpected recognition gives him an additional reason to stay the course in expressing excellence though his unique approach to product styling and design.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Meedio and Cooper Wiring Devices Demonstrate New Home Control Products</title>
		<link>http://www.smartcoopertiresinfo.com/Meedio-and-Cooper-Wiring-Devices-Demonstrate-New-Home-Control-Products/article/13722</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:21:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meedio, the innovative developer of software for the digital home, today announced that its platform was chosen to demonstrate Cooper Wiring Devices' (CWD) new lighting control products at Electronic House Expo in Orlando, Florida. The two companies have worked together to create an integrated home entertainment and control solution based on the popular Z-Wave wireless technology. This solution will enable consumers, builders, and system integrators to combine sophisticated digital lifestyle environments with reliable remote control."We have been consistently impressed with both the depth and flexibility of Meedio's software platform," states David Byers, Cooper Wiring Devices VP of Engineering. "We are extremely happy to be using Meedio's applications to showcase the latest control capabilities of our hardware."Meedio develops a complete line of integrated software to manage and control the digital home. Its products include:- Meedio HouseBot, a home automation server that monitors and controls devices using X10, Z-Wave, infrared, RS/232, and other popular interfaces. Meedio HouseBot includes a drag-and-drop designer to create custom graphical "software remotes" for touchscreens, PCs, and PDAs.- Meedio Essentials, which turns an existing PC into a customizable media center capable of organizing and playing music, movies, photo slideshows, and more, using a TV and remote control.- Meedio TV, a digital video recorder that allows consumers to watch and record their favorite TV shows to their PC's hard drives or home networks."Meedio is very excited to be working with a market leader as dynamic as Cooper Wiring Devices," says Alan Cheslow, Meedio's VP of Marketing. "Their leadership in the wiring device industry is clearly demonstrated by their aggressive pursuit of a new line of products that embrace the emerging standard of Z-Wave technology."Both Meedio and Cooper Wiring Devices are members of the Z-Wave Alliance. Z-Wave based systems are easy to install and use, and allow products from all members to interoperate seamlessly.About Meedio, LLCHeadquartered in Houston, Texas, Meedio develops innovative software for digital home entertainment and automation systems. Meedio provides a robust middleware platform, a suite of plug-in applications, a customizable user interface, and an extensible media library. Meedio sells direct to consumers, and through installers and OEM system builders who create complete digital home solutions built on Meedio software.About Cooper Wiring DevicesCooper Wiring Devices, a division of Cooper Industries, is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia.  It offers more than 10,000 quality electrical wiring device products for use in industrial, commercial and residential applications.Meedio press contact:e-mail protected from spam bots877-633-3461 x701http://www.meedio.com/pressCooper Wiring Devices press contact:A.J. Lazarus Associates, Inc.10 St. Marks Avenue, Unit 1Brooklyn, NY 11217718-789-1500e-mail protected from spam bots. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Meedio, the innovative developer of software for the digital home, today announced that its platform was chosen to demonstrate Cooper Wiring Devices' (CWD) new lighting control products at Electronic House Expo in Orlando, Florida. The two companies have worked together to create an integrated home entertainment and control solution based on the popular Z-Wave wireless technology. This solution will enable consumers, builders, and system integrators to combine sophisticated digital lifestyle environments with reliable remote control."We have been consistently impressed with both the depth and flexibility of Meedio's software platform," states David Byers, Cooper Wiring Devices VP of Engineering. "We are extremely happy to be using Meedio's applications to showcase the latest control capabilities of our hardware."Meedio develops a complete line of integrated software to manage and control the digital home. Its products include:- Meedio HouseBot, a home automation server that monitors and controls devices using X10, Z-Wave, infrared, RS/232, and other popular interfaces. </P><P>Meedio HouseBot includes a drag-and-drop designer to create custom graphical "software remotes" for touchscreens, PCs, and PDAs.- Meedio Essentials, which turns an existing PC into a customizable media center capable of organizing and playing music, movies, photo slideshows, and more, using a TV and remote control.- Meedio TV, a digital video recorder that allows consumers to watch and record their favorite TV shows to their PC's hard drives or home networks."Meedio is very excited to be working with a market leader as dynamic as Cooper Wiring Devices," says Alan Cheslow, Meedio's VP of Marketing. "Their leadership in the wiring device industry is clearly demonstrated by their aggressive pursuit of a new line of products that embrace the emerging standard of Z-Wave technology."Both Meedio and Cooper Wiring Devices are members of the Z-Wave Alliance. Z-Wave based systems are easy to install and use, and allow products from all members to interoperate seamlessly.About Meedio, LLCHeadquartered in Houston, Texas, Meedio develops innovative software for digital home entertainment and automation systems. Meedio provides a robust middleware platform, a suite of plug-in applications, a customizable user interface, and an extensible media library. Meedio sells direct to consumers, and through installers and OEM system builders who create complete digital home solutions built on Meedio software.About Cooper Wiring DevicesCooper Wiring Devices, a division of Cooper Industries, is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia. </P><P> It offers more than 10,000 quality electrical wiring device products for use in industrial, commercial and residential applications.Meedio press contact:e-mail protected from spam bots877-633-3461 x701<a href="http://www.meedio.com/press" target="_blank">http://www.meedio.com/press</a>Cooper Wiring Devices press contact:A.J. Lazarus Associates, Inc.10 St. Marks Avenue, Unit 1Brooklyn, NY 11217718-789-1500e-mail protected from spam bots. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Did You Mount Your Cold Weather Tires Yet?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(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, during braking, a crucial component of road safety, winter tires do provide superior results when compared to All Season tires.Consequently, any driver concerned with vehicle safety will have good winter tires installed on their vehicle" during the cold weather season.Toyo Tire Canada designs Cold Weather Tires for Canadian winters. This is probably why they are considered one of the top winter tire manufacturers. "We design our tires for varied and severe Canadian winters,"says Bridgman, "and as a result we are able to provide a superior performing and unique product for Canadian drivers. Using award- winning state of the art super computer design technology we have an edge on competitor's products".Many summer and all season tires start to lose their tread compound flexibility as the ambient temperature drops. Bridgman states that with the current increasing trend for vehicles to come equipped with performance tires right from the factory, it is even more important to consider "Cold Weather Tires" for winter driving.One of the primary design criteria for a performance tire is to provide improved handling through better braking, cornering and acceleration capabilities in dry or rainy conditions. Although it's virtually impossible to achieve the same results in winter conditions, to enhance the cold weather driving experience of your performance vehicle you need a dedicated winter tire."We have been led to believe that all season tires are suitable for all conditions," says Bridgman. "However your best option for those cold, icy, slushy, wet winter days is a full set of four Cold Weather Tires and a dose of common sense driving. For more information on Toyo "Cold Weather Tires" got to www.toyocanada.com.- News Canada. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>(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. </P><P>Furthermore, during braking, a crucial component of road safety, winter tires do provide superior results when compared to All Season tires.Consequently, any driver concerned with vehicle safety will have good winter tires installed on their vehicle" during the cold weather season.Toyo Tire Canada designs Cold Weather Tires for Canadian winters. This is probably why they are considered one of the top winter tire manufacturers. "We design our tires for varied and severe Canadian winters,"says Bridgman, "and as a result we are able to provide a superior performing and unique product for Canadian drivers. Using award- winning state of the art super computer design technology we have an edge on competitor's products".Many summer and all season tires start to lose their tread compound flexibility as the ambient temperature drops. Bridgman states that with the current increasing trend for vehicles to come equipped with performance tires right from the factory, it is even more important to consider "Cold Weather Tires" for winter driving.One of the primary design criteria for a performance tire is to provide improved handling through better braking, cornering and acceleration capabilities in dry or rainy conditions. </P><P>Although it's virtually impossible to achieve the same results in winter conditions, to enhance the cold weather driving experience of your performance vehicle you need a dedicated winter tire."We have been led to believe that all season tires are suitable for all conditions," says Bridgman. "However your best option for those cold, icy, slushy, wet winter days is a full set of four Cold Weather Tires and a dose of common sense driving. For more information on Toyo "Cold Weather Tires" got to <a href="http://www.toyocanada.com" target=new>www.toyocanada.com</a>.- News Canada. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vehicle Recycling Partnership and USCAR Initiated Tests by Cooper-Standard Show Cost Reduction Potentials Using More than 25 Percent Recycled Content in Automotive Rubber Parts have been Repeated in Europe</title>
		<link>http://www.smartcoopertiresinfo.com/Vehicle-Recycling-Partnership-and-USCAR-Initiated-Tests-by-Cooper-Standard-Show-Cost-Reduction-Potentials-Using-More-than-25-Percent-Recycled-Content-in-Automotive-Rubber-Parts-have-been-Repeated-in-Europe/article/10254</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recent tests in Europe duplicated the previous tests conducted by Cooper-Standard Automotive initiated by the Vehicle Recycling Partnership of USCAR (United States Council for Automotive Research). These independent tests reported at the European Tyre Recycling Conference (ETRA) confirmed the consistent production repeatability of the generic CBp Europe technology to recover and upgrade the carbon black and mineral fillers, including silica, from pyrolysed scrap tires and rubber into a competitive reinforcing black filler.Two cost-benefit performance grades of homogenous reinforcing fillers are produced:CBp-067 for economic substitution or blending with N-600 or N-700 series carbon blacks and a less reinforcing filler, CBp-090, with properties similar to N-900 carbon blacks.Carbon black is an important ingredient in nearly all rubber products to improve properties such as tensile, wear resistance and modulus. Scrap tyres and rubber can contain 25% to 35% carbon black. According to the Freedonia reports the global demand for carbon black will grow 3.4% yearly through 2006 to 8.7 million metric tonnes. In earlier tests, competitive low-reinforcing fillers were also obtained by upgrading pyrolysed automotive shredder residue, often referred by industry as "ASR" of "fluff". General Motors provided this raw pyrolysed ASR material for these tests in co-operation by the Vehicle Recycling Partnership, USCAR.Tests by the Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University sponsored by the US Department of Transportation show cost-benefit application potentials for improving rutting resistance by asphalt modification using the CbpCarbon products.  Recycling is an increasingly important issue confronting the auto industry. The European Union will require by January 2006 that 85% of every vehicle be recycled. Thus, in France, the creation of Aliapur with eleven rubber tire  manufacturers demonstrates this Group's determination to pursue an active policy of recycling end-of-life tires (ELT). Efforts aimed at requiring auto makers to increase recycling responsibilities and End-Of-Life Vehicles (ELV) programs are under way in the U.S. as well. The CBp patented technology is a breakthrough for potentially allowing the rubber and automobile industries to meet these recycling objectives. More information on the Society of Automotive Engineers, American Chemical Society technical presentations, Akron Rubber Development Laboratory test data and CBp sample availability can be obtained by inquiring on the website: http://www.cbpcarbon.com/The patent rights are solely owned by Fader Technologies, LLC. and developed in Detroit, MI, USA. Strategic alliances in marketing, distribution and production licensee relationships are being solicited through its CBp Europe division located in Hasselt, Belgium.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Recent tests in Europe duplicated the previous tests conducted by Cooper-Standard Automotive initiated by the Vehicle Recycling Partnership of USCAR (United States Council for Automotive Research). These independent tests reported at the European Tyre Recycling Conference (ETRA) confirmed the consistent production repeatability of the generic CBp Europe technology to recover and upgrade the carbon black and mineral fillers, including silica, from pyrolysed scrap tires and rubber into a competitive reinforcing black filler.Two cost-benefit performance grades of homogenous reinforcing fillers are produced:CBp-067 for economic substitution or blending with N-600 or N-700 series carbon blacks and a less reinforcing filler, CBp-090, with properties similar to N-900 carbon blacks.Carbon black is an important ingredient in nearly all rubber products to improve properties such as tensile, wear resistance and modulus. Scrap tyres and rubber can contain 25% to 35% carbon black. According to the Freedonia reports the global demand for carbon black will grow 3.4% yearly through 2006 to 8.7 million metric tonnes. In earlier tests, competitive low-reinforcing fillers were also obtained by upgrading pyrolysed automotive shredder residue, often referred by industry as "ASR" of "fluff". </P><P>General Motors provided this raw pyrolysed ASR material for these tests in co-operation by the Vehicle Recycling Partnership, USCAR.Tests by the Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University sponsored by the US Department of Transportation show cost-benefit application potentials for improving rutting resistance by asphalt modification using the CbpCarbon products.  Recycling is an increasingly important issue confronting the auto industry. The European Union will require by January 2006 that 85% of every vehicle be recycled. Thus, in France, the creation of Aliapur with eleven rubber tire  manufacturers demonstrates this Group's determination to pursue an active policy of recycling end-of-life tires (ELT). Efforts aimed at requiring auto makers to increase recycling responsibilities and End-Of-Life Vehicles (ELV) programs are under way in the U.S. </P><P>as well. The CBp patented technology is a breakthrough for potentially allowing the rubber and automobile industries to meet these recycling objectives. More information on the Society of Automotive Engineers, American Chemical Society technical presentations, Akron Rubber Development Laboratory test data and CBp sample availability can be obtained by inquiring on the website: <a href="http://www.cbpcarbon.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cbpcarbon.com/</a>The patent rights are solely owned by Fader Technologies, LLC. and developed in Detroit, MI, USA. Strategic alliances in marketing, distribution and production licensee relationships are being solicited through its CBp Europe division located in Hasselt, Belgium.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Popular Toyota Prius Now Runs on Goodyear Tires</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:50:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[North America's largest tire maker was selected to provide its Goodyear Integrity tires for the 2005 Prius.  The tires are designed to offer a smooth ride -- essential to the fuel efficiency targets of the vehicle.The Prius, which qualifies as a "hybrid" vehicle, powered by both an electric motor and a gasoline engine, has an EPA-estimated combined city/highway average rating of 55 miles per gallon. Driving the car at low speeds and by assisting the gas engine during acceleration the battery-powered motor helps save fuel and reduce emissions. No plug-in is required as coasting and decelerating recharge the motor's batteries. The Prius, now has a decent set of tires -- P185/65R15 Goodyear Integrity.  Built to favor fuel economy over luxurious touring or sporty auto crossing, the Goodyear tires roll quietly down the road and generate 0.76 g of sideways stick in the corners and 0.89 g in a straight line under braking.To draw attention to the increasing performance capabilities of today's hybrid vehicles a specially designed Prius set a hybrid vehicle land speed record at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, topping 130 miles per hour.I t must be noted that Prius used unique 26-inch front and 25-inch rear Goodyear Eagle race tires to accomplish the high speed mark. Goodyear tires are original equipment on many vehicles from Cadillac, Chrysler, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Infiniti, Jeep, Isuzu, Lexus, Acura, Mazda, Mercury, Chevrolet, Nissan, Land Rover and Toyota.  The Prius-Goodyear connection also has worked well in an application far different from what drivers of the hybrid car will experience on normal streets and highways.At Partstrain, we carry Toyota Prius aftermarket parts and Toyota Prius performance parts to service all of our customers needs. Just click on http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/TOYOTA to browse on all our top of the line Toyota Prius parts. All our Toyota Prius auto parts are new and guaranteed to fit. We offer only the highest quality Toyota Prius replacement parts available. Our Toyota Prius auto parts are engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>North America's largest tire maker was selected to provide its Goodyear Integrity tires for the 2005 Prius.  The tires are designed to offer a smooth ride -- essential to the fuel efficiency targets of the vehicle.The Prius, which qualifies as a "hybrid" vehicle, powered by both an electric motor and a gasoline engine, has an EPA-estimated combined city/highway average rating of 55 miles per gallon. Driving the car at low speeds and by assisting the gas engine during acceleration the battery-powered motor helps save fuel and reduce emissions. No plug-in is required as coasting and decelerating recharge the motor's batteries. The Prius, now has a decent set of tires -- P185/65R15 Goodyear Integrity. </P><P> Built to favor fuel economy over luxurious touring or sporty auto crossing, the Goodyear tires roll quietly down the road and generate 0.76 g of sideways stick in the corners and 0.89 g in a straight line under braking.To draw attention to the increasing performance capabilities of today's hybrid vehicles a specially designed Prius set a hybrid vehicle land speed record at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, topping 130 miles per hour.I t must be noted that Prius used unique 26-inch front and 25-inch rear Goodyear Eagle race tires to accomplish the high speed mark. Goodyear tires are original equipment on many vehicles from Cadillac, Chrysler, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Infiniti, Jeep, Isuzu, Lexus, Acura, Mazda, Mercury, Chevrolet, Nissan, Land Rover and Toyota.  The Prius-Goodyear connection also has worked well in an application far different from what drivers of the hybrid car will experience on normal streets and highways.At Partstrain, we carry Toyota Prius aftermarket parts and Toyota Prius performance parts to service all of our customers needs. Just click on <a href="http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/TOYOTA" target=new>http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/TOYOTA</a> to browse on all our top of the line Toyota Prius parts. All our Toyota Prius auto parts are new and guaranteed to fit. </P><P>We offer only the highest quality Toyota Prius replacement parts available. Our Toyota Prius auto parts are engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Flat Tires, Slow Leaks, and Online Marketing</title>
		<link>http://www.smartcoopertiresinfo.com/Flat-Tires%2C-Slow-Leaks%2C-and-Online-Marketing/article/19144</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Flat</category>
		<category>Slow</category>
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		<guid>http://www.smartcoopertiresinfo.com/Flat-Tires%2C-Slow-Leaks%2C-and-Online-Marketing/article/19144</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Does your online marketing campaign have a flat tire?  Or is it more like a slow leak?Today my 16 year old son Fritz called on the cell phone from high school.  Mom took the call.  "Could Dad fix my flat tire during the day?"  Of course I would fix it.And then it hit me.  Knowing you have a flat tire is a lot better than not knowing.  Unfortunately, when your online marketing campaign has a flat tire or a slow leak, it may take a while before you realize it or fix it.My e-book website has had a few flat tires and a few slow leaks.  Bad e-book cover, slow website loads, advertising to people who would never buy, and other problems.  But I think I've repaired the flats and the slow leaks.  I hope.Here's my first online flat tire.  When I first published my e-book on the Internet in November of 2003, my e-book cover was running at a loss.  As I remember, I was making a dollar for every 3 dollars I spent on advertising.  What was the flat tire?  Please take a look at my original e-book cover.  It's below.  It was horrible.http://www.theworldsshortestexcelbook.com/HorribleBookCover.jpgActually, my website didn't have a flat tire; it was more like a car wreck.  But if you looked at my e-book cover on the link shown above, I definitely had an online flat tire.  (There's a reason why I earned only passing grades in art classes).  I went cheap on the e-book cover and built my own.  I took a fishing photo of myself and put it on a book cover.  Not only did I have a flat tire, I had slashed all my tires with a knife, to save pennies.Then I found Vaughan Davidson at http://killercovers.com/covers and he did a professional e-book cover for me.  Visit my new e-book cover shown below.http://www.theworldsshortestexcelbook.com/BookC.gifI think I changed the e-book cover in mid-December 2003, turned off my Google advertising, and took a holiday break.  It was nice being away from email for a change.  When I checked my email on January 2, 2004, I had sold 3 e-books.Using Excel to measure my conversion rates, my conversion rate during late 2003 was about .003.  I was selling 3 books for every 1000 visitors.  That was selling at a loss.  After my new e-book cover from http://killercovers.com/covers and a week of web page changes, my e-book conversion rate rocketed to .009.  A 300% increase.  A profit.So keep a good lookout for the flat tires and slow leaks of online marketing.  Using Excel to track your online marketing successes (or not so great successes) would be a great idea.Copyright 2004 Richard Kraneis. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Does your online marketing campaign have a flat tire?  Or is it more like a slow leak?Today my 16 year old son Fritz called on the cell phone from high school.  Mom took the call.  "Could Dad fix my flat tire during the day?"  Of course I would fix it.And then it hit me.  Knowing you have a flat tire is a lot better than not knowing.  Unfortunately, when your online marketing campaign has a flat tire or a slow leak, it may take a while before you realize it or fix it.My e-book website has had a few flat tires and a few slow leaks. </P><P> Bad e-book cover, slow website loads, advertising to people who would never buy, and other problems.  But I think I've repaired the flats and the slow leaks.  I hope.Here's my first online flat tire.  When I first published my e-book on the Internet in November of 2003, my e-book cover was running at a loss.  As I remember, I was making a dollar for every 3 dollars I spent on advertising. </P><P> What was the flat tire?  Please take a look at my original e-book cover.  It's below.  It was horrible.<a href="http://www.theworldsshortestexcelbook.com/HorribleBookCover.jpg" target=new>http://www.theworldsshortestexcelbook.com/HorribleBookCover.jpg</a>Actually, my website didn't have a flat tire; it was more like a car wreck.  But if you looked at my e-book cover on the link shown above, I definitely had an online flat tire.  (There's a reason why I earned only passing grades in art classes). </P><P> I went cheap on the e-book cover and built my own.  I took a fishing photo of myself and put it on a book cover.  Not only did I have a flat tire, I had slashed all my tires with a knife, to save pennies.Then I found Vaughan Davidson at <a href="http://killercovers.com/covers" target=new>http://killercovers.com/covers</a> and he did a professional e-book cover for me.  Visit my new e-book cover shown below.<a href="http://www.theworldsshortestexcelbook.com/BookC.gif" target=new>http://www.theworldsshortestexcelbook.com/BookC.gif</a>I think I changed the e-book cover in mid-December 2003, turned off my Google advertising, and took a holiday break.  It was nice being away from email for a change. </P><P> When I checked my email on January 2, 2004, I had sold 3 e-books.Using Excel to measure my conversion rates, my conversion rate during late 2003 was about .003.  I was selling 3 books for every 1000 visitors.  That was selling at a loss.  After my new e-book cover from <a href="http://killercovers.com/covers" target=new>http://killercovers.com/covers</a> and a week of web page changes, my e-book conversion rate rocketed to .009.  A 300% increase. </P><P> A profit.So keep a good lookout for the flat tires and slow leaks of online marketing.  Using Excel to track your online marketing successes (or not so great successes) would be a great idea.Copyright 2004 Richard Kraneis. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DEKRA Emissioncheck Announces the 2004 MINI COOPER Sweepstakes in GA and TX</title>
		<link>http://www.smartcoopertiresinfo.com/DEKRA-Emissioncheck-Announces-the-2004-MINI-COOPER-Sweepstakes-in-GA-and-TX/article/10281</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:23:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category>in</category>
		<category>Sweepstakes</category>
		<category>Cooper+tires</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[DEKRA Emissioncheck Inc. (www.EmissionCheck.com) announces the official DEKRA Emissioncheck Mini Cooper Sweepstakes.  As part of DEKRA's 2004 marketing efforts, the company will give away two brand new Mini Coopers in a grand prize drawing in July 2004. Registration for the sweepstakes takes place on the company's website www.EmissionCheck.com (for GA residents) and www.InspectionsOnly.com (for TX residents)."We wanted to show our appreciation to our customers in Georgia and Texas.  Giving people a chance to win a brand new Mini Cooper is one way we can do that," stated Randy Dickerson, CEO and President of DEKRA Emissioncheck Inc.  "We have been setting the standard in the emission testing business in Georgia for over a decade now.  We completed our first year of vehicle testing in Texas and thought it worthy to celebrate by giving away a Mini Cooper in Texas as well."About DEKRA Emissioncheck Inc.DEKRA Emissioncheck Inc., a subsidiary of the DEKRA Group, the leading vehicle inspection provider in Europe (20 million vehicle inspections annually), employs over 80 employees throughout the Atlanta, Georgia and Dallas/Fort Worth regions.  DEKRA Emissioncheck Inc. currently operates 22 emission testing locations in Georgia and 8 safety and emission testing locations in Texas (www.InspectionsOnly.com).  In 2003 DEKRA Emissioncheck Inc. performed over 250,000 vehicle emission tests in Georgia making it the market leader in that State.  For more information, visit www.EmissionCheck.com or www.Dekra.comFor more information contact:Frank MollVice President, Business DevelopmentDEKRA America Inc.(404) 547-9977e-mail protected from spam botsRandy DickersonCEODEKRA Emissioncheck Inc.(770) 971-3788e-mail protected from spam bots. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>DEKRA Emissioncheck Inc. (<a href="http://www.EmissionCheck.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.EmissionCheck.com</a>) announces the official DEKRA Emissioncheck Mini Cooper Sweepstakes.  As part of DEKRA's 2004 marketing efforts, the company will give away two brand new Mini Coopers in a grand prize drawing in July 2004. Registration for the sweepstakes takes place on the company's website <a href="http://www.EmissionCheck.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.EmissionCheck.com</a> (for GA residents) and <a href="http://www.InspectionsOnly.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.InspectionsOnly.com</a> (for TX residents)."We wanted to show our appreciation to our customers in Georgia and Texas.  Giving people a chance to win a brand new Mini Cooper is one way we can do that," stated Randy Dickerson, CEO and President of DEKRA Emissioncheck Inc. </P><P> "We have been setting the standard in the emission testing business in Georgia for over a decade now.  We completed our first year of vehicle testing in Texas and thought it worthy to celebrate by giving away a Mini Cooper in Texas as well."About DEKRA Emissioncheck Inc.DEKRA Emissioncheck Inc., a subsidiary of the DEKRA Group, the leading vehicle inspection provider in Europe (20 million vehicle inspections annually), employs over 80 employees throughout the Atlanta, Georgia and Dallas/Fort Worth regions.  DEKRA Emissioncheck Inc. currently operates 22 emission testing locations in Georgia and 8 safety and emission testing locations in Texas (<a href="http://www.InspectionsOnly.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.InspectionsOnly.com</a>).  In 2003 DEKRA Emissioncheck Inc. </P><P>performed over 250,000 vehicle emission tests in Georgia making it the market leader in that State.  For more information, visit <a href="http://www.EmissionCheck.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.EmissionCheck.com</a> or <a href="http://www.Dekra.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.Dekra.com</a>For more information contact:Frank MollVice President, Business DevelopmentDEKRA America Inc.(404) 547-9977e-mail protected from spam botsRandy DickersonCEODEKRA Emissioncheck Inc.(770) 971-3788e-mail protected from spam bots. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Philip R Cooper Jewelers Added to its Collection of Fine Watches One Of a Kind IWC Jacques-Yves Cousteau Aquatimer Limited Edition Watches</title>
		<link>http://www.smartcoopertiresinfo.com/Philip-R-Cooper-Jewelers-Added-to-its-Collection-of-Fine-Watches-One-Of-a-Kind-IWC-Jacques-Yves-Cousteau-Aquatimer-Limited-Edition-Watches/article/4057</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Edition</category>
		<category>One</category>
		<category>tires</category>
		<category>its</category>
		<guid>http://www.smartcoopertiresinfo.com/Philip-R-Cooper-Jewelers-Added-to-its-Collection-of-Fine-Watches-One-Of-a-Kind-IWC-Jacques-Yves-Cousteau-Aquatimer-Limited-Edition-Watches/article/4057</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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. "The expert craftsmanship of these watchmakers is becoming a rare commodity, which is one reason why their watches are consistently sought after by the most serious collectors worldwide."In addition, PRCJewelers.com also displays jewelry pieces from the store's collection.  Every piece in the collection is made of only the highest quality and design in order to remain consistent with the PRC brand and mission. The in-house goldsmiths work with customers in creating jewelry pieces from concept or sketch to final fabrication. Through this type of commitment, experience, and expertise, PRCJewelers.com has established strong life-long relationships with its customers that is the foundation of the company's success.For more information, visit PRCjewlers.com online or stop by one of the store's locations.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>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. </P><P>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. "The expert craftsmanship of these watchmakers is becoming a rare commodity, which is one reason why their watches are consistently sought after by the most serious collectors worldwide."In addition, PRCJewelers.com also displays jewelry pieces from the store's collection. </P><P> Every piece in the collection is made of only the highest quality and design in order to remain consistent with the PRC brand and mission. The in-house goldsmiths work with customers in creating jewelry pieces from concept or sketch to final fabrication. Through this type of commitment, experience, and expertise, PRCJewelers.com has established strong life-long relationships with its customers that is the foundation of the company's success.For more information, visit PRCjewlers.com online or stop by one of the store's locations.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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