WHAT IS IN A DOMAIN NAME

WHATS IN A DOMAIN NAME!

Generic Domain Names worth their weight in gold!

Generic Domains makes a difference!
Letter to Tirebusiness the trade publication
Dear Editor,
This tire dealer wants to thanks you and Jeff Kip and Kathy McCarron for great in depth coverage about the internet,how it works why it works and is usefulness in obtaining customers and maintaining them.The emphasis about a WEB Presence can not be understated.We at Used Tires Inc.were fortunate enough to buy the Generic Key Words that pertain to our particular segment of the tire industry we operate http://www.usedtires.comand http://www.usedtire.com and http://www.usedtrucktire.com amongst other generic URL's we own and then thru Domain fOWARDING POINT TO OUR OPERATIONAL DOMAINS.Tire Dealers need to understand how people search the internet and how they wind up at your site.The importance of links.... KEYWORDS and "Search Engine Optimization" and "Search Engine Marketing" and why and how people get driven to or click on your website from the landing page on the search engine they used.Direct Navigation which means the user bypasses a search engine and types the name of whatever thing they are searching for Directly into the Browser acoount for 10-20 percent of all searches giving domain owners with generic terms(usually the dotcom version) an extra advantage and usually a piece of intellectual property worth tens of thousands,hundreds of thousands if not more. In our indusry the following are the 15 most searched words or phrases Singular and plural version.according to overture.com1-tire2-discounttire3-canadiantire4-wheelsandtire5 -tirerack6-tiredealer7- goodyeatire8-trucktire9- coopertire10-usedtire11-motorcycletire12-michelintire13-cartire14-bigotire15-atvtireI hope in the future you will continue possibly with a series of articles bringing all tires dealers into the internet age and helping all of us maximize the net for our business's.Possibly covering the importance of Unique vistors and Page Views,AS WELL AS FROM WHAT AREA THE SURFERS IP IS FOR IDENTIFYING GEOGRAPHICALLY WHO IS VISITING....AND HOW TO CONVERT THESE METRICS INTO SALES!!!As well as how pay per click advertising (SEARCH ENGINE MARKETING) such as Google Adsense has turned ordinary website owners such as http:// www.usedtire.com and
http:// www.usedtires.com into an advertising billboard on the net........Generating $$ revenue for us in addition to our tire sales...Tirebusiness itself in additon to selling its print and direct online ads is also an Google adense publisher serving up tire related ads that match you sites content......
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ARABS AND OPEC MUST GO WE DO NOT NEED THESE BASTARDS!

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
GAS PRICES SOAR 3.94 AND DIESEL 4.78.TANKS BUSH TANKS SIDE MOUTH TALKING CHENEY TANKS EXXON,TANKS YOU ARAB OPEC BASTARDS!

WOW ANOTHER STICKER SHOCK TIME AFTER TIME FILLING UP THE TANK.
AAA SAYS NATIONAL AVERAGE IS 3.94 PER GALLON AND 4.78 FOR DIESEL WHEN WILL WE WAKE UP AND DEMAND ALTERNATIVE FUEL CARS SUCH AS HYDROGEN,TRUE FLEX FUELS WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET OFF THE OPEC FIX WE ARE STUCK ON.THESE ARE THE SAME TERRORIST'S WHO WANT TO HARM US WHERE IS THE REPUBLICAN PARTY WITH ITS DOUBLE TALKING ON THIS SUBJECT.THAT IS RIGHT THE MAJORITY OF OPEC NATIONS ARE ARABS AND THE MAJORITY OF THESE COUNTRIES DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SUPPORT TERRORISTS.WHY HAVE WE NOT LEARNED SINCE THE SEVENTIES .LETS GET RID OF THIS STUPID BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP THEY DO NOT TREAT THEIR CUSTOMER'S US SO WELL!

Tread Lightly Worn Tire most fuel efficient

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tread Lightly Worn Tire most fuel efficient

In a recent LA times article about tire laws and fuel efficiency The LA times discovered tires in use and or Used Tires perform better when it comes to fuel economy and rolling resistance.In the article the La times reports consumers are sometimes not well advised by sellers of tires.It appears there is some disagreement in the tire industry.With manufactures of tires representing one thing and auto manufacturers and retailers representing another to the motoring public., The report states that as tires roll,their shapeconstantly changes and energy that could be used to power th ecar is lost as heat.Many factors,heat,tread pattern,composition of the tire,width and height contribute to that energy loss known as "Rolling Resistance". The times reccomedned the following TIPS
Keep your tires properly inflated(great Advice )
Do not buy rain tires if yoiu live in a dry climat
Do not pimp your ride Bigger rims on average weigh more an dlow profile tires create more friction
Skip th eNitrogen
Do not replace Tires too Early Yep waiting until they reach 3.16 mm A worn tire is the most fuel efficient ...................................
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Tire Ageing how old is too old????

Last week 20-20 Abc did a story about the age of tires.
How old it too old.What exactly are consumers being sold as NEW how old are they actually. Not realizing all the data is not in on Tire Ageing.Many ,many factors such as where it was made how it was made ,how it was stored where it was stored. Not creating a panic in the motoring publics mind that somehow now after a hundred something years this Amazing product that is sold New,Used and Retreaded which are made with casings that are used tires somehow have an expiration date like milk.. then the question of tires in USE on the roadways what to do about them as well without excaerbating the tire recycling progress the industry has made in the last twenty years.
This is a question that has been raised by Sen De Wine from Ohio and is being pursued by Ralph Nader wanna be Sean for the safety research institute.Institute my ass.
Just another so called do gooder Would do a lot better not attacking an industry and trying to improve it with the help of the insiders.
No One wants to sell a dangerous product.The tire industry should come up with a standard.
Tires are an excellent tribute to engineering they not only have one life ,but many times have two or more.As a Used Tire or as A casing for rereading REUSE IS RECYLING


TIRE FACTS WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THOSE LABELS ON YOUR NEW TIRES.

EXACTLY WHAT DO THOSE CODES,TEMPERATURE RATINGS,TRACTION,TREAD DEPTH WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT. MADE SIMPLE FOR THE EDUCATED TIRE CONSUMER .

REMEMBER TIRE SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU PUMP" EM DO NOT THUMP" EM USE AN AIR GUAGE AND CHECK YOUR AIR PRESSURE REGULARLY.ALSO VISUALLY INSPECT THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE FOR ANY ABNORMALITIES. KEEPING YOUR TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED AND MAINTAINED
WILL SAVE YOU GAS AND MORE..CHECK YOUR DOOR JAMB FOR MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS AS WELL AS YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL AND THE TIRE SIDE WALL IF NOT OEM FOR INFLATION INSTRUCTIONS VISIT



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Tire Size Markings
The tire size shown below is P185/60R14 82H. The P represents the car type, Passenger. The 185 represents its section width (tire width in mm). The 60 is the tires Aspect Ratio (the ratio of the sidewall height to the tread width). The R represents radial tire construction. The 14 represents the rim/wheel size and 82H represents the load index and speed symbol.

Speed Ratings
Speed ratings are determined by indoor laboratory testing methods which measure high speed tire durability under controlled test conditions. These test procedures do not take into account underinflation, tire damage, vehicle characteristics, or road conditions which can lead to sudden tire failure or loss of vehicle control at much lower speeds than indicated by the tire's speed rating. The validity of using speed rated tires in the U.S. is based on the idea that the tire's top speed capability must at least equal the vehicle's top speed capability, since it cannot be assumed that the driver will always observe the speed limit.

Recently the speed rating is being referred to as the "performance rating" of the tire, since the higher speed rated tires generally offer improved handling and maneuverability compared to lower speed rated tires.

Load Index
Load index indicates the maximum load capacity each tire is designed to support. Like speed ratings, assume near perfect operating conditions to obtain the ratings listed in the table below.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
Under UTQG, tires are graded by the manufacturers in three areas; treadwear, traction and temperature resistance.

* Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear 1.5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, vehicle condition, road characteristics, and climate.

* Traction
The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA, A, B and C. They represent a tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked "C" may have poor traction performance.

* Temperature
The temperature grades are also A, B and C, representing the tire's resistance to heat generation and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life; excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger tires must meet under Federal safety laws.

Wheel Basics

* Wheel Width
Distance between inside of flanges rounded to nearest 1/2-inch. Ensure that wheel width is proper for tire size you intend to mount on it. All tire sizes have minimum and maximum wheel width limits. Correct wheel width is about 75% of tire cross section width.

* Wheel Diameter
Distance from bead seat to bead seat across diameter of wheel. Must be exactly the same as tire rim diameter. Mounting a tire of one diameter on a wheel of another diameter can result in violent explosion causing serious injury or even death. Always verify diameter stamped on the wheel and match the tire exactly.

* Wheel Offset
Distance between wheel mounting surface where bolted to hub of drum and centerline of rim. Determines vehicle "track" or distance between tires on each axle. Wheels with more negative offset than original wheels move outboard on car. Keep the wheel offsets as close to original as possible to avoid steering difficulties or wheel bearing fatigues. Negative offset on rear increases "track" and may improve stability and handling.

Ply Rating/Load Range
While there is no industry-wide definition of ply rating, truck tires are frequently marked with ply rating and equivalent Load Range. These markings are used to identify the load and inflation limits of that particular tire, when used in a specific type of service.



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FBI Dept Of Justice Probe Puerto Rican Shippers

Dept Of Justice Probe Puerto Rican Shippers


Civil antitrust lawsuits have been filed in US Distict Federal Court in San Juan.
The lawsuits filed by La Esperanza Bus Lines and Rona Distribtors
Alleging "Price Fixing" and "Collusion" in violation of Antitrust Laws.
Crowley ,Horizon Lines, Trailerbridge and Sea Star are all apparently the targets of an FBI/Justice Department probe into Price fixing amongst Puerto Rican shipping lines.
This Used Tire exporter has a twenty year relation with Crowley.
My calls to Crowley and my contacts their have gone unanswered.
I have asked our attorneys to seek whatever remedy we are entitled to ,as it appears we are victims of PRICE FIXING in what was already a close knit tightly held cirle of shippers whose actions are long overdue for a federal investigation.
The charges and surcharges normally in the shipping business are ridiculous only car dealers and cellular telephone companies have as many phony charges on an invoice.
In this tough economy the last thing any business needs is their own suppliers /shippers working against them and being GREEDY and doing STUPID Allegedely Illegal things.





Below in an excerpt from Crowley's Website
pressroom NO mention of the Federal Investigation.
No mention of how they apparently have been conspiring to fix prices and cheat their own customers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Record Fuel Prices Place Stress on Ocean Shipping

The following was released by the World Shipping Council on May 2, 2008.


Shipping lines worldwide are struggling as crude oil prices topped an unprecedented US$119 per barrel this week, in turn pushing marine bunker fuel prices up past $552 per ton � a $26 per ton increase since the end of March alone. Bunker

prices have risen 87% since the beginning of 2007.


Fuel costs represent as much as 50-60% of total ship

operating costs, depending on the type of ship and service.


Ocean carriers are required to recover these costs to maintain levels of service, meaning the price of shipping goods will continue to face upward pressures.


To illustrate the effect of the rising fuel costs, consider the following example of a large modern container vessel used in the Trans-Pacific trade with an actual, maximum container capacity of 7,750 TEUs (twenty foot equivalents) or 3,875 FEUs (forty foot equivalents).[This size vessel is used only as an example. Fuel efficiency varies by vessel size and other factors] With the cost of bunker fuel at $552 per ton, with fuel consumption at 217 tons per day, and a 14 day voyage, a single round trip voyage for this one vessel would produce a fuel bill of $3,353,952. This number could be greater for a number of reasons, such as if the voyage were more than 14 days, or if the vessel were smaller and less fuel efficient per container, or if schedule delays required the vessel to speed up to stay on schedule.


Recovery of fuel cost from cargo customers is a challenge when one considers that vessel capacity utilization is not 100%, that trades are not evenly balanced (e.g., U.S. Trans-Pacific exports may utilize only half of a vessel�s capacity), that different trades and commodities can handle different levels of rates, and that fuel prices continue to rise. If a cargo shipper pays less than its share of the fuel cost, it can only mean that other shippers must pay more, and/or the carrier fails to recover its operating cost, which is not a sustainable business scenario.


Fuel cost recovery cannot be done on a per-vessel/per-sailing basis. A carrier has strings of vessels operating in scheduled service and must recover its

total costs. Thus, the above example scenario, if extended to a single weekly Trans-Pacific service using five vessels, would create an annual fuel bill to the carrier of $220 million.[(5 ships) x (217 tons/day) x ($552/ton) x (365 days per year) = $218,605,800]


Approximately 1,500 ocean-going liner vessels, mostly containerships, make more than 26,000 U.S. port calls each year, providing American importers and exporters with efficient transportation services to and from roughly 175 countries.


Today, U.S. commerce is served by more than 125 weekly container services.


The annual fuel cost for the services is tens of billions of dollars and continues to rise substantially.


How carriers seek to obtain recovery of these rapidly rising fuel costs in the current market is a matter for commercial negotiations, but the significance and the magnitude and the consequences of the challenge continue to grow.


Operational Changes
Carriers have been responding to the high cost of fuel by utilizing a range of operational adjustments. Beginning in early 2007, most container lines began restructuring their operations to address fuel price trends. They have:

� redeployed ships among global trade lanes to optimize utilization

� consolidated services through multi-carrier alliances

� consolidated routes to serve more locations with fewer ships

� slowed sailing speeds to conserve fuel where possible within schedule

� improved monitoring of hull and propeller conditions to reduce resistance and improve efficiency

� adopted container transloading, street turns and other strategies to cut inland fuel costs


Considering that these steps have generally already been taken by shipping lines, there are limited additional operational measures that vessels can take to further reduce fuel consumption.


Environmental Measures to Add to Cost Increases

Environmental initiatives to address vessel air emissions will add to these growing costs. The World Shipping Council has fully supported the efforts of the U.S. and other governments to establish new environmental standards for vessel air emissions, and supports the new standards that the International Maritime Organization has recently agreed to for new engine standards and new fuel standards. However, the cost of low sulfur fuels to be used in Emission Control Areas will be roughly double the cost of bunker fuel, thus creating even more upward operating cost pressures going forward.


While the liner shipping industry fully understand its responsibility to implement and adhere to these new environmental standards, it is essential that the environmental community and regulators also understand that fuel prices are already causing ships to minimize fuel consumption and minimize emissions. Ships cannot afford to waste fuel and do not emit more CO2 than is necessary for the conduct of commerce. Further taxes or charges on fuel consumption will not cause fewer green house gas emissions; it would only raise costs, and further add to inflation.


It is also important to recognize that ocean shipping is the most energy efficient form on freight transportation. For example, recent estimates show that moving goods by ocean container can be 17 times more fuel efficient than transporting the same goods by air and 10 times more efficient than transporting the goods by road. Environmentally, greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by shipping goods by sea.


Conclusion

Every sector of the economy is being affected by rising fuel costs.

The transportation industry is being particularly hard hit.


While ocean carriers may provide the most fuel efficient form of transportation, they face an unavoidable imperative of recovering these rising costs if current service levels are to be maintained.

Conclusion must have been drawn by the executives at Crowley that Price fixing is a better solution just rob from your own customers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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WEAK DOLLAR TERRIBLE FOR BUSINESS

THIS BUSH ADMINISTRATION AMONGST THE FOLLOWING FAILURES HAS REALLY LET OUR COUNTRY DOWN.RUSH LIMBAUGH,SEAN HANNITY ,LAURA INGRAHM ANNE COULTERGEIST AND THE REST OF YOU SHOULD HANG YOUR HEADS IN SHAME FOR THE DAMAGE YOU REPUBLICANS HAVE DONE TO OUR COUNTRY FROM MISSION ACCOMPLISHED TO A WAR WITH NO END IN SIGHT TO 120 DOLLAR A BARREL OIL FOUR DOLLARS A GALLON FOR GAS .GOLD PRICES ARTIFICIALLY HIGH ,A REAL ESTATE MARKET CRASH, PEOPLE LOSING THEIR HOMES IN RECORD NUMBERS DUE TO A FALSE ECONOMY CREATED UNDER THIS ADMINISTRATION AND THE WEAKEST DOLLAR SINCE THE DEPRESSION. THIS TIRE EXPORTER/IMPORTER HAS FELT ALL THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF A GOVERNMENT WORRIED ABOUT THEIR CRONIES AND NOT THE PEOPLE.OUR IMPORTS SIDE OF THE USED TIRE BUSINESS HAS SUFFERED FROM INCREDIBLE FUEL SURCHARGES FROM EVERY MAJOR STEAMSHIP COMPANY WHO CARRIES OUR CONTAINERIZED CARGO WORLDWIDE TO THE LOCAL TRUCKERS INCREASE IN FUEL SURCHARGES AND THEN THERE IS THE EXCHANGE RATE AGAINST THE EURO.THE EURO WHICH IS ALSO ARTIFICIALLY HIGH UNKLIKE THE CHINESE CURRENCY WHICH IS ARTIFICIALLY LOW.THIS ADMINISTRATION HAS FAILED AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN A STRONG DOLLAR . ISN'T THEIR ONE REPUBLICAN PUNDIT WHO CAN JUST BE HONEST AND SAY YOUR PARTY SCREWED THE AVERAGE AMERICAN.
HOPEFULLY PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL GET IT..........................
WE AS AMERICANS DESERVE TO PROFIT ON OUR IMPORT BUSINESS THIS TIRE DEALER HAS EXPORTED AND (REUSE IS RECYCLING) TENS OF MILLIONS OF AMERICAN USED TIRES AS WELL AS MILLIONS OF EUROPEAN USED TIRES WE WISH TO PROFIT ON BOTH OF THESE ARTICLES OF COMMERCE .