I have freelanced articles on history in a number of Connecticut newspapers for many years. My focus is on World War II and modern naval history. I have been a member of the United States Naval Institute for more than twenty years. I have published two books: "USS Connecticut: Constitution State Battleship" and "They'll Have to Follow You! The Triumph of the Great White Fleet."

In addition, I was in auto sales for twelve years. Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge was my product line. I was a Gold Certified Salesman for nine years. Achieved Elite Status in 2004.

My passion is ...

Reading and writing history.

My parents always told me ...

Whatever you do, give it your all.

My inspiration ...

To take part in the unfettered, unvarnished and uncensored exchange of ideas as conveyed through the written word.

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Car sales, like any other business, has a jargon all its own. For instance, take the phrase, "being upside down." When a salesman tells you this, he means that you owe more on your trade than what it is worth. However you are not alone. When I was selling cars, I saw people in this predicament every week. Owing more than what your trade is worth can be costly when attempting to buy another vehicle. But it can have disastrous consequences if your car is wrecked and then totaled by your insurance company. This is where GAP insurance comes to the rescue. GAP offers piece of mind. Yet ...

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