In This Issue:

1. Introduction
2. ARC Network and CAARS
3. New Research Topics
4. Welcome New Members
5. Contest WINNERS for August 1999
6. Crash Test - What do you want to see?
7. What's New in the Learning Center
8. Membership
9. Services Review - Accident Reconstruction Photography
10. Discussion Forum
11. Events
12. Useful Tips for Using the ARC Network
13. About the ARC Network
14. Advertising Information

This newsletter marks the first 6 months of the ARC Network online. We have increased our user ship from 31,000 in March 1999 to 87,500 in August 1999. That represents over 250% growth in just 6 months!

We have also received 32 new members and the participation of 2 professional accident reconstruction organizations (FARO and CA²RS). We would like to thank all of you for your participation and support. Because of you we can continue to provide a source of research, communication and marketing for the industry of accident reconstruction.

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***** THE ARC NETWORK AND CA²RS *****

We are very pleased to announce that CA²RS - California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists- has joined forces with the ARC Network as a participating organization. The ARC Network is currently helping CA²RS promote their first annual conference in October. The conference is titled "Speed from Crush and The new “Vehicle Black Box” technology". For more information please visit www.accidentreconstruction.com/caars/events/confpromo.html.

In addition to promoting the conference, we will be creating a web site for CA²RS that will enable them to further promote their events, membership and other areas of their business. We will also be posting their quarterly newsletter online.

It has been a pleasure working with CA²RS and look forward to helping them with their online presence. To learn more about CA²RS please refer to their current web site www.rudydegger.com/cars.htm.

For information on how your organization can participate with the ARC Network Click Here

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***** NEW RESEARCH TOPICS *****

We have added a few new topics to our research section. They are as follows:

• Guardrails - This new section is dedicated to guardrails. It contains pictures of different types of guardrails as well as news articles and web site links. There are also a few abstracts that were written about guardrails safety and accidents.

• Aviation Safety - This section is comprised of web sites and publications dedicated to all aspects of aviation safety.

If you would like to see a research topic that currently is not found in research section please email us and we will work to get the information posted. All emails should be directed to arc@accidentreconstruction.com or use the feedback form located on everypage in the upper-right corner.

Please refer to the Research section for a complete list of all research topics.

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***** WELCOME NEW MEMBERS *****

We are proud to announce our newest members:

• Frank Ferrini
• Bobby J. Whitely
• Michael Rompala
• CAARS - Participating Organization
• Ponderosa Associates - Corporate Member

The ARC Network refers all professionals interested in retaining the services of accident reconstruction experts to our Membership (Expert) Directory. In addition, members receive discounts on crash tests and seminars.

For information on how to become a member please visit the following link. Memberships start at just $35 per year. Your support helps keep this site available.

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***** CONTEST WINNERS FOR AUGUST 1999 *****

August was the last month for our monthly contest. We are currently accepting ideas for future contests. Please email your suggestions to arc@accidentreconstruction.com.

We would like to congratulate the following winners of a one-year BASIC membership to the ARC Network.

• Winner 1: Werner Schwager

• Winner 2: John T. Bates

• Winner 3: Scott Simpkins

• Winner 4: James R. Johnson

All winners will be added to the Expert Directory and notified by email within the next 5 business days.

Thank you for making the contest a success!!

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***** THE FIRST ARC NETWORK CRASH TEST AND SEMINAR *****

We are planning our first crash test and seminar and we want your input. Since the ARC Network was developed for it's users, it is only fair that we plan our crash tests and seminars in conjunction with want you want to see and learn. Simply go to the following form online and make your suggestions. We will keep you posted on the results and the date the crash test/seminar will be held.

The form is located at http://www.accidentreconstruction.com/forms/crashform.asp

Remember all active members of the ARC Network receive a discount to all ARC Network Crash Tests/Seminars.

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***** WHAT'S NEW IN THE LEARNING CENTER *****

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***** THE ARC NETWORK MEMBERSHIP *****

We receive many requests asking how to become a member and what are the benefits. All the information about being a member and what it entails in located in the membership section. The following is a brief recap about membership:

There are three levels of membership: Basic, Gold and Platinum.

• Basic membership is the most popular. For $35 per year you are listed in our Expert Directory with contact information. You also receive a membership card and certificate. In addition, you will also receive a discount to all ARC Network crash tests and seminars (just attending one crash test or seminar will more than pay for your membership).
• Gold memberships take it a step further. In addition to everything in the basic membership you will also receive your own web page that lists your C.V. This is very effective for potential clients to see your qualifications. This membership is $100 per year.
• Platinum memberships take full advantage of the web. In addition to everything in a basic and gold you also receive an additional 2 web pages to further promote your business. Here you can explain your services and promote certain areas of your business, think of it as your online color brochure. For just $200 per year this is much more cost effective than sending out color brochures plus you can make changes without the expense of reprinting!

No matter what level of membership you choose, we promote everyone equally.

There are four main benefits of membership: exposure, credibility, cost-effectiveness and support.

• Exposure: The ARC Network is rapidly becoming one of the most visited and trusted Internet sites for Accident Reconstruction. The audience that The ARC Network attracts is fellow Reconstructionists and Investigators, Engineers, Attorneys, Insurance Companies and Government Entities. As you can see, this pinpoints the audience that should know about your services. Whether you are just starting your Accident Reconstruction business or you are already established, the more professionals that are familiar and aware of your services the more likely your business will grow and succeed.
• Credibility: The Internet is where technology has led us and is where the world is progressing. Now is the time to be a part of this great new technology as it relates to your industry. The ARC Network is where you will come for up-to-date industry news and cutting-edge research, as well as finding classes and seminars to keep your C.V. current. The past 6-months have proven to many people that the ARC Network is the premier web site for the Accident Reconstruction community.
• Cost-effectiveness: For all the promotion and service we provide to our members, we feel we are providing an extremely cost effective membership price. When you compare our prices to that of other web companies, print advertising and distribution lists you quickly see the value of the ARC Network.
• Support: It is through membership that this site can continue to operate. The ARC Network has chosen not to charge a "user fee" to access and use the site. Some business executives have criticized us for not taking that route, but we feel that the information should be available to everyone, free of charge. However, we feel that there are more than enough benefits to join the expert directory and that in turn will help us staff and continue to build and provide the information and service you expect from a professional organization.

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***** SERVICES REVIEW - ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY *****

Angelone Photographic Services

We are pleased to announce the addition of Angelone's photographic services in the professional services section of the ARC Network.

Angelone's photographic services photographs accident scenes for Accident Reconstructionists and Police Departments. They also specialize in photographing crime scenes, fire and arson, civil and forensics, and more. They are a member of EPIC (Evidence Photographers Internation Council). For more information pleas visit the services section of the ARC Network.

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***** DISCUSSION FORUM *****

The ARC Network has implemented its new discussion forum - the discussion area of the ARC Network is the area you will be able to communicate with others in the industry of accident reconstruction. In the discussion forum you can post questions, answer questions, or simply view what others are posting. In addition, you can also search the discussion forum based on keywords. Our new discussion forum began on September 1, 1999. A link to the previous year's discussion is also available.

ARC Network Discussion Forum

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***** EVENTS *****

The following is a current list of events through October 1999. Please visit the Events section for all events:

1999 Fall Mini-Seminar (TAARS)
September 17-18, 1999
TEEX Building, Mesquite, Texas
More Info

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MSC.Software's First Worldwide Automotive Conference
September 20-22, 1999
Garden Court Hotel in Munich, Germany
More Info

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Illinois Association of Traffic Accident Investigators (IATAI) - Annual Conference
September 22-24, 1999
Holiday Inn, Collinsville, IL 62234 USA
For more info email Jim Hall JHall62269@aol.com

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Traffic Accident Photography
September 22-23, 1999
Hosted by: San Jose Police Department
Taught by: University of California, Riverside
Location: San Jose Police Dept. 201 West Mission Street, San Jose, CA 95110
More Info: Call Karl Pringle or Kevin Cassidy of the San Jose Police Dept's Traffic Investigation Unit (408) 227-4654

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Small Engine Technology Conference
September 28-30, 1999
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
More Info

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Southern Automotive Manufacturing Conference & Exposition (SAMC)
September 28-30, 1999
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
More Info

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1999 Joint Conference sponsored by NAPARS, NATARI, MdATI, NJAAR and NYSTARS
October 6-8, 1999
Pennsylvania
1999 Joint Conference sponsored by NAPARS, NATARI, MdATI, NJAAR and NYSTARS, will be hosted by NATARI and will be in the Allentown area of Pennsylvania on October 6, 7, & 8th, 1999. Accommodations for an ACTAR Test will be on Tuesday, October 5, 1999. The theme for this years conference with be Commercial Vehicle Accidents and Commercial Vehicle Inspections.
Updated Information

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17th Annual Brake Colloquium & Engineering Display
October 10-13, 1999
Fontaine Bleau Hilton, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
More Info

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California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists (CAARS)
October 15-16, 1999
Concord, CA, USA
Email: CAARS@hotmail.com
California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists (CAARS) will host a two day accident reconstruction seminar in Concord, CA - Friday & Saturday October 15-16, 1999. Followed by an ACTAR exam on Sunday, October 17, 1999. For further information call CAARS Headquarters at (925) 284-7739.
More Info and Registration

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43rd Stapp Car Crash Conference
October 25-27, 1999
San Diego Paradise Point Resort, San Diego, California, USA

For more information regarding the events listed above and other event listings please visit the Events Section

The ARC Network posts EVENTS free of charge - just email your event information to us and we will post it. Email - events@accidentreconstruction.com

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***** TIP OF THE MONTH *****

Navigating the Expert Directory: The expert directory is where all members of the ARC Network are listed. The page has an interactive map where you simply click on the state to reveal the experts in that area.

For those who have their graphics turned off or prefer text-links, there are links located below the map. These text links also have a small number next to them. That number represents how many members are currently in that state. For example, if there is a (2) next to the state name that means there are two members listed in that state. A blank space next to the number represents that there are currently no members in that state.

Once you click on a state, a list of the members in that state are displayed in alphbetical order. Every member has contact information and a link to an email address.

Platinum and Gold members have an additional link to more information. This includes information like a current CV, details about their services and other promotional material. This additional information is very helpful to attorneys and others in learning more about your services.

Please visit the Expert Directory for examples and to get familiar or visit the members section to learn more about becoming a member.

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If you missed last month's Newsletter, it is available to view online.

The ARC Network is here to help you save time and money in research and communications. Feedback is our best resource to know if we are providing a value to you. Please let us know what you would like to see in the site and how we could make it more valuable to you. After all there is no ARC Network without YOU.

Thank you for your time,

The Entire Staff of the ARC Network.
http://www.accidentreconstruction.com
arc@accidentreconstruction.com

ABOUT THE ARC NETWORK
The ARC Network stands for Accident Reconstruction Communications Network. We are a web-based professional organization specifically for accident reconstruction and accident investigation. The ARC Network was developed for the simple reason that the industry of Accident Reconstruction needed a web site dedicated to Accident Reconstruction communications and research. The goals of this organization are

1. to be the starting point and a one-stop web site for all Accident Reconstruction needs
2. provide experts in this field with a multitude of communication and research tools that aid in the efficiency and effectiveness of daily business requirements
3. to provide other professionals that retain the services of Accident Reconstructionists a list of qualified experts that best fit their case.

We hope that you will see the benefit of having one Internet web site that you can visit to obtain the information you need.

ADVERTISING WITH THE ARC NETWORK

The ARC Network offers advertising solutions to anyone interested in promoting their product or service to the industry of Accident Reconstruction. We have set our prices to accomodate all budgets starting from just $50 per year. For more information please visit our advertising section or email sales@accidentreconstruction.com.