09.28
0 Comments | USA TODAY, August, 2009 | by Janice Lloyd
Family medicine is what Doug Dreffer has wanted to practice ever since he was a tummy tuck reno second-year medical student 14 years ago at Ohio State. He listened to a different drummer from the majority of doctors entering a workforce in which subspecialties generally are considered more glamorous — and lucrative.
“All the sexy shows on TV are about ER work or surgeons,” Dreffer says. “Grey’s Anatomy. ER
09.27
Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England), August 26, 2008
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze in a terraced home sparked by a candle.
Crews were called to Foss Way, West Harton, South Shields, at 2pm on Saturday to reports of a fire breaking out in an upstairs bedroom.
All the occupants of the home had managed to get to safety before the firefighters arrived on the scene.
09.26
Yard & Garden, Summer 2008
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MOJACKEQUIPMENT LIFT
The MoJack provides a safe, efficient and reliable way to lift your riding mower or small tractor, giving full access to simpler maintenance. An adjustable lift constructed of solid tubular steel, it is designed to fit any size lawn tractor or riding mower, including zero-turn models. Its triple-redundant safety jacks and pins, a non-slip, self-braking winch and sturdy jack stands prevent the mower or tractor from slipping or becoming unstable while undergoing maintenance.
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PETERSEN BRANDS WOBBLE LIGHT
Petersen Brands’ Wobble Light Super Duty work light features a tough exterior and an interior that boasts sealed components and 10-gauge wiring throughout. Other features include:
* Polycarbonate body
* IP68 switch and IP68 fan, sealed against dust and water
* High-output 400w metal halide bulb
* Locking shackle, guards against movement and theft
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JENNY PRODUCTS ELECTRIC COMPRESSORS
Jenny Products offers a line of electric single-stage, horizontal- tank stationary air compressors. The 16 single-stage belt-driven models feature cast-iron compressor pumps and powder-coated, ASME certified tanks. Additionally, thermal-overload protection prevents the motor from drawing too much current, overheating and burning out, while a pressure-release safety valve automatically opens when needed to eliminate pressure build-up.
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GRASSBUSTER mower CLEANING TOOL
The patent-pending Grassbuster thoroughly and quickly cleans any lawnmower deck by removing clogged grass. Though sometimes mistaken for a modified putty knife, the Grassbuster is not. The flexible curved tip conforms to the underside of the deckwithout scratching. The long stainless-steel blade is perfect for cutting through the debris on the mower skirt. The new rubber over-grip handle is more comfortable to use.
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WATER CANNON EXTREME-DUTY PRESSURE WASHERS
Water Cannon’s full line of continuousduty pressure washers are belt-driven and feature a lifetime 10,000-hour-rated Gates Poly-Chain Cogged Belt. These machines are packed with standard features like lifetime warranty aircraft-grade aluminum frame and epoxy powder-coated finish, 50-mesh inlet filter, E-Z start unloader valve, convenient engine oil drain, oversized pneumatic tires, and dual-padded shock-absorbing feet.
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PARK TOOL DELUXE MODEL SINGLE-ARM STAND
The PRS-3 OST from Park Tool is a shop-quality stand that features infinite adjustments of the deluxe clamp, both in clamping pressure and in rotating positions. The clamp rotates 360°, allowing the trimmer or brushcutterto be positioned at any angle, and can be adjusted for virtually any size tubing up to 1″. The solid steel painted base weighs 65 pounds, and the entire framework is heavily chrome-plated. The stand can hold up to 80 pounds.
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RAPID REEL HOSE REELS
* Garden Hose Reels come with a revolutionary new braking system that allows the userto adjust the amount of drag the reel applies as the hose is pulled out.
* Designed for heavy-duty use, the Power Wash Reels have a break-resistant crank handle with a distinctive comfort grip designed to spin freely on the reel’s steel shaft, making rewinding an effortless task.
* The Air Hose Reel delivers durable, low-maintenance hose use along a mounted surface
09.25
0 Comments | Oakland Tribune, Apr 25, 2008 | by Michelle Locke
SAN FRANCISCO– What’s black and white and warm all over? A penguin in a wet suit, naturally.
Sounds like a joke, but it’s quite serious for biologists at the California Academy of Sciences who had a custom-made wet suit created for an African penguin to help him get back in the swim of things.
Pierre, a venerable 25 years old, was going bald, which left him with an embarrassingly exposed, pale pink behind.
Unlike marine mammals, which have a layer of blubber to keep them warm, penguins rely on their waterproof feathers. Without them, Pierre was unwilling to plunge into the academy’s penguin tank and ended up shivering on the sidelines while his 19 peers played in the water.
“He was cold; he would shake,” said Pam Schaller, a senior aquatic biologist at the academy.
Pierre is an African penguin, a species accustomed to temperate climates. The birds are nicknamed “jackass” penguins, because they make sounds similar to braying donkeys, quite startling the first time you hear it in an aquarium.
Schaller first tried a heat lamp to keep Pierre warm. Then she got another idea: If wet suits help humans frolic in the chilly Pacific, why not whip up one in a slightly smaller size?
Staff at Oceanic Worldwide, a supplier of dive gear based in San Leandro, were enthusiastic about the idea of making a real penguin suit.
“We were really excited to do it,” said Teo Tertel, company marketing specialist
09.23
Home Textiles Today, September, 2009
Carole Sloan, Founding Editor-in-Chief
It’s once again time to look at some of the more recent claims by the home furnishings world as a whole, as well as the textiles world in particular.
What brought this to mind was not only the upcoming home textiles gathering here in New York, but some recent opinions by the FTC and some smoldering issues that have not been resolved one way or another about performance assertions or ecological benefits.
The catalyst for this was a recent promotion by one of the industry’s Top 10 retailers. Price was not even an issue in this promotion
09.23
0 Comments | Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), March, 2005 | by Faiwell, Sara
Byline: Sara Faiwell Daily Herald Staff Writer If re-elected, Antioch mayor Taso Maravelas promises a $20 million recreation campus for the community. The facility would include Olympic-sized indoor and outdoor swimming pools, indoor sports courts, fitness equipment, saunas and a steam room, he says – all at no additional cost to taxpayers.
But Dorothy Larson, a trustee challenging Maravelas for mayor, says while the idea is nice, it’s not feasible. “There is no need to put this here,” she said
09.23
0 Comments | AFP, August, 2009
TORONTO (AFP) â Former world number one Maria Sharapova cruised into the second round of the WTA hardcourt tournament here with a straight sets win over compatriot Nadia Petrova.
The 22-year-old downed 10th seeded Petrova 6-3, 6-4, her third win over Petrova this season.
It was another step forward for Sharapova, who had shoulder surgery last October, returned to singles competition in May and is now ranked 49th in the world.
It was shortly after she won a marathon match in the second round of this event last year, when it was in Montreal, that Sharapova said she had re-injured her serving shoulder and would have to withdraw, launching her 10-month injury absence from the WTA Tour.
In the second round she’ll face Austrian Sybille Bammer, a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2…
09.21
Sunday Mirror, May 4, 2008
TOM Cruise threw a corker of a surprise treat sonoma valley wine tour for the Beckhams as a joint birthday present – a luxury wine tasting trip.
David had been in touch with the Mission Impossible actor to get ideas for Victoria’s 34th birthday.
Tom offered his private jet and recommended a trip to a friend’s vineyard in Napa Valley, California.
But when the Beckhams got to LA airport, it turned into a surprise party.
Tom and wife Katie Holmes were waiting on board
09.19
Market Wire, June, 2008
Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology
solutions dedicated to the fashion industry, is pleased to announce that
the new version of Modaris 3D Fit, the highest performance virtual 3D
prototyping solution on the market, is now available.
Modaris 3D Fit enables pattern-makers, designers, developers, and sales and
marketing teams to simulate and visualize their models in 3D on a virtual
mannequin, including the colors, motifs, and fabrics (taking into account
their mechanical behavior) originally created in 2D. With Modaris 3D Fit,
the look and fit of a garment can be verified, and its style and that of
entire collections can be validated.
3D virtual prototyping: accelerating product development cycles and
reducing costs
As in the automotive and aeronautical industries and other sectors where
virtual 3D prototyping has already proved its worth and become a key
element of product development, this technology is now offering numerous
advantages for professionals in the fashion industry as well.
Virtual 3D prototyping ensures the quality of a garment and its look and
fit in all graded sizes, reduces the number of physical prototypes
necessary to finalize a model, and makes communication more fluid among the
actors in product development. It thus accelerates the collection
development cycle and enables users to overcome the “Fast Fashion”-specific
challenges of an ever-increasing number of collections and product
variants. Finally,
3D virtual prototyping helps reduce development costs and, as such, is a
real competitive advantage for apparel professionals. Modaris 3D Fit stands
out as the most advanced solution for the universe of fashion.
“Compared to the traditional method, Modaris 3D Fit lets us finalize models
more quickly, with improved accuracy in the proportions and fit. Modaris 3D
Fit lets us meet specific customer needs more efficiently. We can guarantee
optimal quality and respect their morphological characteristics by using
parametric mannequins which we adapt according to their needs. With Modaris
3D Fit we can offer our services to more companies, handle a wider variety
of products, and communicate faster,” said Massimo Trambaioli, Managing
Director at Pronto Model, a service bureau working for major Italian
brands.
“Nowadays, product development costs and delivery times are key elements
for all professionals in the apparel industry. With Modaris 3D Fit, virtual
3D prototyping can yield incommensurable reductions–between 30 and 50% on
average, depending on
the models–in product development cycle times, generating significant cost
reductions for our customers,” emphasized Daniel Harari, CEO Lectra
09.19
AAP Sports News (Australia), March, 2007
AAP Sports News (Australia)
03-22-2007
Skate: Figure skating: world championships
TOKYO, March 22 AFP – Results from the world figure skating championships here today:
Men’s singles after short programme
1. Brian Joubert (FRA) 83.64, 2. Jefferey Buttle (CAN) 79.90, 3. Daisuke Takahashi
(JPN) 74.51, 4.
Johnny Weir (USA) 74.26, 5. Evan Lysacek (USA) 73.49, 6. Stephane Lambiel
(SUI) 72.70, 7. Christopher Mabee (CAN) 71.33, 8. Sergei Davydov (BLR) 70.72, 9. Tomas
Verner (CZE) 70.45, 10. Alban Preaubert (FRA) 70.06
11. Emanuel Sandhu (CAN) 69.42, 12. Yannick Ponsero (FRA) 68.76, 13. Wu Jialiang (CHN)
67.70, 14. Nobunari Oda (JPN) 67.17, 15. Kristoffer Berntsson (SWE) 66.09, 16. Stefan
Lindemann (GER) 65.40, 17. Karel Zelenka (ITA) 63.81, 18