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Friday, September 30, 2011

: Element14 Features Brings A Comprehensive Range Of Innovative ...

: element14 Features brings a comprehensive range of innovative electromechanical products to Asia PacificLatest 'element14 Features' showcases three electromechanical product categories for engineering professionals to create innovative solutions across different industriesSep 27, 2011 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --element14 (formerly Farnell), the first electronic component distributor that fuses commerce and community, today announced that the newest edition of the 'element14 Features' focuses on a wide range of electromechanical products across three product categories: Switches, Relays and Fuses; Connectors, Cable and Cable accessories; Fans and Enc

Thursday, September 29, 2011

27/09/2011 - In-Sight 5100 Provides Optical Control Of Lasered Codes On PCBs

The application of codes and inscriptions by laser is performed by ablation or by conversion of solder paints. This delicate process requires the utmost precision. The new laser marking system from Rommel GmbH uses an innovative laser scan head that features a moving deflection mirror. CO2 lasers and the In-Sight 5100 vision system to reach its precision goals. Compact process The WL 700 LCS laser marking system from Rommel not only applies codes and inscriptions, it can also counter-check them in fractions of a second. The intelligent and compact In-Sight 5100 vision system fulfils three important functions: it measures the board, reads the codes and

Yardley Products Provides Custom Threaded Inserts For Milkshake Blenders

For the milkshake blenders, Yardley supplies the Trisert Coarse Threaded self-tapping insert because it is perfectly suited for strong holding power in brittle or thin plastics. "The plastics used in the items manufactured by MCM are subject to frequent temperature changes because they are used in food preparation. The ability to handle these temperature changes requires an FDA-grade fiberglass reinforced plastic formulation that is extremely hard, but also is very brittle, so we needed an insert that would not crack the plastic during insertion," says Bailey.Yardley's Trisert Coarse Threaded Inserts are designed to meet the increased demand for holdin

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Photo Finish

Shutterbugs, and those who love them, won't want to miss this year's Photopolis . The city-wide photography festival runs for the month of October, and is an opportunity to discover work by local, national and international artists in a variety of venues. The exhibits will showcase a full range of photographic technologies: from images captured by a hand-crafted camera to cellphone snaps. Meanwhile, archival meets digital in the collection of nitrate negatives of travel scenes from the 1870s to the 1950s that the Nova Scotia Archives will be uploading to Flickr.The festival also offers a day-long symposium on October 22, at the Halifax Marriott Harbour

Lighthouse Model Collection Brightens Up Couple's Home

Every room of Roger and Dodie's modest Del Webb Boulevard house is decorated and adorned with lighthouses. From a 3-inch cigarette lighter replica of a Maine lighthouse to a 4-foot recreation of a New Hampshire seaside beacon, their home is lit up.Since 2007, the Youngs have been scouring garage sales, perusing online sites, ordering by telephone and visiting thrift and tourist stores to find the next lighthouse to add to their collection of 250 that occupy their abode.In a guest bedroom, about 30 lighthouses abound. The guest bathroom contains 20. A curio case near the kitchen has 17 and around the kitchen, there are at least 30 more, including refrig

Rane Group Acquires 26% In SasMos HET Technologies

Rane Group has forayed into the defence sector by acquiring 26% stake in Bangalore based SasMos HET Technologies. SasMos Het was incorporated in 2007 by HG Chandrashekhar. It manufactures interconnection systems(cable harnesses) for application in the Defence and aerospace industries. Netherland based Citadel Industries hold 26% stake in the company. It customers include Ministry of Defence, Israel aerospace Industries and Rafael Advance Defense Systems among others.Unifi Capital Pvt Ltd advised Rane group on the transaction.Rane group is engaged in manufacturing auto components through it's various group entities. The group companies include Rane (Mad

UNIMET-PLUS " All New Aluminum Instrument Enclosures From METCASE

METCASE has developed an all new range of instrument enclosures – UNIMET-PLUS – for the very latest in desktop and portable OEM electronics equipment. Bridgeville, PA (PRWEB) September 28, 2011 UNIMET-PLUS aluminum enclosures are similar in size to METCASE'S popular UNIMET series but with a completely new internal design and assembly technique.Due to customer demand, the UNIMET-PLUS series has an internal chassis which incorporates four horizontal guide positions for slide-in PCBs – rather than simple mounting holes in the base panel for the PCB. Whereas the UNIMET series was designed for single board electronics equipment, the new U

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Toy Collector Now The Offical Market Of Europe's Largest Diecast Club NAMAC

The group behind Toy Collector are collectors and web professionals who embarked on the venture out of frustration with certain aspects of eBay's treatment of the collectable toy and model market, and those who buy and sell within it. As such, the new platform has been specially tailored to the collectables market, will ultimately cater to both antique and modern items and offer a host of features designed to benefit both buyers and sellers in this popular arena, including the following: Rapid listing processFree image uploadsAdvanced search designNo listing fees or payment feesAmazon-style integrated payment systemMaximum protection for both buyers an

Monday, September 26, 2011

NEWS: David Coulthard Launches Namesake TW Steel Watch In The Philippines

No less than ex-Formula 1 driver David Coulthard graced the launch of his namesake watch by Dutch watchmaker TW Steel in the Philippines less than four months after it was first unveiled in Monaco.TW Steel watches are popularly known for their oversized design. During the Philippine launch, Coulthard poked fun at himself by saying that his namesake watch is as square as his head. The 40-year old Scotsman had a say on the colors used on the watch."Even though it's my signature watch, I didn't want it to make any big reference to my name or the design of my crash helmet. I wanted it to be something that I can wear on any occasion," Coulthard said. "When

Model Ships Donated To St. Augustine Lighthouse And Museum

A collection of model ships built by the late yacht builder James McNally will be donated Wednesday to the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum at 81 Lighthouse Ave.Doug Anderson will donate the models to lighthouse board members, joined by McNally's widow, Katharine Merk McNally, the eight-model collection including historic vessels like the Vasa, a Swedish warship sunk in the Stockholm harbor and raised intact by archaeologists; The Cutty Sark and Puritan, both known for their record breaking speed; and the whaling ship Katy Cory. The ships will be displayed throughout the museum.

Newspaper Brings Benefits At Any Age

Samuel Tucker enjoys his Advertiser paper route, and meeting all the customers each week.The 14-year-old Grade 9 student at Exploits Valley Intermediate has been a carrier for almost three and a half years.He decided to put his name in for a route like his friend, Aaron Terry."To get a bit of money out of it," Samuel said. "It's not a lot of work for the money so I decided to do that. Mom carries me around."He put his name in and received a route a year later. His route has grown over the years as another carrier gave up and Samuel picked up that one, too.Now, he delivers 34 papers on Monday, and 40 on Thursday, taking between 45 minutes and an hour de

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Unemployment Bus To Hit 25 Workers

THE collective set up to create and nurture a vehicle manufacturing hub on the Mid North Coast is now facing a much more daunting challenge - finding jobs for the local victims of the high Australian dollar and intense foreign competition.Express Coach Builders in Macksville this week announced it was preparing to lay off almost one quarter of its workforce.That means 25 skilled employees will soon be looking for new positions.They will be hoping the Manufacture Coffs Coast Cluster brings some assistance in their search for work.A spokesman for the NSW Department of Trade and Development said discussions with other cluster members would be taking place

Friday, September 23, 2011

Philip Weiss

Takes place between 9/23/2011 and 9/25/2011At , 1 Neil Court, Oceanside, NYPhilip Weiss Auctions 4 Fantastic September Sales 1 Neil Court Oceanside, NY 11572 Phone: 516-594-0731 Fax: 516-594-9414VIEWING DATES AND TIMES: Mon 9/12 Noon-5PM, Tues 9/13 Noon-5PM, Wed 9/14 Noon-8PM, Thurs 9/15 10AM-End of Sale Wed 9/21 Noon-5PM, Thurs 9/22 Noon-8PM, Fri 9/23 10AM-End of SaleThursday September 15th, 2PM: Estate Sale with Paintings, Porcelain and More Highlighted by a Monumental Late 19th Century Bohemian Glass Vase, Part 1 of a 700 piece Royal Doulton Figurine Collection, Wonderful Collection of Oriental Material including Blue White Porcelain Vases, Bowls,

Yardley Products Provides Custom Threaded Inserts Now Appear In Common Milkshake Blenders

Yardley Products provides custom solutions for a variety of industries. Through a partnership with MCM Composites, a certified custom molder of thermoset plastic parts, Yardley has supplied threaded metal inserts for a variety of products including milkshake blenders.Yardley, PA (PRWEB) September 21, 2011 Yardley has been proud to supply the threaded inserts to MCM Composites. "Yardley provides threaded inserts for all types of applications for end-use in items from fighter jets to kitchen and convenience items like what MCM produces," says Tim Bailey, president of Yardley Products. "If you need an insert, I‘m sure there is one in our extensive

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Oswego Valley Railroad Association Plans Several Fall Events

OSWEGO, NY " A scale model/diecast fire truck show is set for Oct. 8 and 9.It will be held at the Oswego Valley Railroad Association Museum, 56 W. First St.The hours will be from noon to 5 p.m. both days.Admission is $2 for ages 13 and up, $1 for ages 6 to 12 and 5 and under are free.The annual model train show and sale will be held on Nov. 12 and 13 at the Fulton War Memorial, West Broadway, Fulton.Christmas Time With Toy Trains is planned for Nov. 26, 27 and Dec. 3, 4, 10 and 11. The hours are noon to 5 p.m. all daysFor more information, contact Bill Nickolas at 315-342-0028 or email oswrrmus999@aol.com or facebook oswegovalley railroadassoc.The orga

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Yardley Products Provides Custom Threaded Inserts Now Appear In Common ...

Yardley, PA (PRWEB) September 21, 2011 Yardley Products, a manufacturer of precision engineered threaded metal inserts for a wide range of fastening applications, provides custom solutions for a variety of industries. Through a partnership with MCM Composites, a certified custom molder of thermoset plastic parts, Yardley has supplied threaded metal inserts for a variety of products, including milkshake blenders, oven handle doors, and immersion cookers. Yardley has been proud to supply the threaded inserts to MCM Composites. "Yardley provides threaded inserts for all types of applications for end-use in items from fighter jets to kitchen and convenien

Patek Philippe Replica Watches Are One Of The Most Recognized ...

Patek Philippe watches are one of the most recognized brands in the world. Philippe's story is full of wonderful events. The company has many unusual clocks. Each Patek Philippe Replica Watches is the result of an avant-garde aesthetics and philosophy of looking for creative perfection. One complication classic par excellence is the price of the previous history collection. Going Patek Philippe establishing the company dates back to 1839 when it was founded by Antoine Norbert de Patek and Franois Czapek your business. However, the very pioneering activity started when A. Patek met an outstanding French watchmaker Adrien Philippe.From the famous watchm

AvaLAN Wireless Introduces New Outdoor Industrial 3G Cellular Ethernet Gateway ...

Huntsville, AL (PRWEB) September 20, 2011 AvaLAN Wireless is pleased to present the ground breaking AvaLAN AW-NetDrop, the company's most recent addition to their line of premium wireless technology. This product uses Qualcomm GobiTM 3000 technology, which supports essentially all of the RF bands, standards and protocols in use today. It provides all of the normal functions of an Ethernet router such as firewall, DHCP service, AES encryption, tunneling and port routing.The AvaLAN AW-NetDrop comes in a rugged, weatherproof diecast aluminum enclosure, making it a practical choice in all climates and regions. The device uses very little energy and is com

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

AvaLAN Wireless Introduces New Outdoor Industrial 3G Cellular Ethernet Gateway, The AvaLAN AW-NetDrop

This new product from AvaLAN Wireless opens up countless possibilities for connecting to the Internet in remote areas. Users can now connect an Ethernet network to the Internet with any 3G cellular service provider from anywhere in the world.Huntsville, AL (PRWEB) September 20, 2011 The AvaLAN AW-NetDrop comes in a rugged, weatherproof diecast aluminum enclosure, making it a practical choice in all climates and regions. The device uses very little energy and is compatible with solar powered systems. The power connection to the AW-NetDrop is via POE (Power Over Ethernet), which allows a single cable connection to the box. It may come equipped with a di

John Force & Family: Drag Racing's First Family

61 year old drag racer John Force has to be one of the most entertaining figures in racing today. His keyed-up high energy nervous style and wild off-the-wall interviews make him the most fun of any racer the NHRA has in their league of racing superstars. Force is now the oldest of any championship racers for the funny car group. Force certainly isn't ready to retire, but this season splits his racing duties with his daughter, Ashley Force Hood, and two other drivers. His daughter is now on a little hiatus herself as she is expecting her first child.The Force family are like racing royalty. They are the first family of motorsports, where the legacy of

Fin Man's New '58 Ford Convertible Doesn't Use Gas

There may be a chill in the air, but rest assured there arestill a lot of good top down days ahead of us before winter setsin. Anytime of year is a good time to buy a convertible.With that thought in mind, I just picked up another car to addto my collection. The beautiful 1958 Ford convertible that you seehere, dressed in Azure Blue over Colonial White (coming soon inTorch Red and white), is a zero miles car, that's right, there areNO miles on the odometer; there's no sign of wear on the seats orcarpets, and the tires are original. But perhaps best of all, isthe fact that I can enjoy this car all year 'round and never haveto put the top up! You see, th

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Astro Toy Tamashii Spec Tekkaman Blade With Pegas

Tamashii Spec With Pegas Series: Maker: Bandai Cost: about $100Okay, everyone, it's been three or four months, and you know what that means: Astro Toy gets to buy a robot! I'll pause for a minute while a bunch of you leave.This week we're remembering the 90s, which in turn were remembering the seventies with , the totally edgy remake of the superhero classic . American 90's kids around my age who used to wake up at 6 AM to go to school may remember this show by the even more 90's title Teknoman . More recently, Blade showed up as a playable combo monster in the Wii fighting game Vs. .We last did a Tamashii Spec figure about a year ago-- and eve

The Franklin Mint Offers Collectible Incuding Coins, Dolls, Bullion ...

The artists and artisans of the Franklin Mint have constantly focused on providing products that are unparalleled in detail and workmanship. Excellence and innovation are the bywords of the company, and they have consistently set industry standards. Their name is synonymous with high quality. They offer a collection of some of the most famous cars ever manufactured in diecast models that are perfection to the tiniest detail. The King of Cobras, the 2008 Ford Shelby GT-500KR Vista Blue with silver racing stripes and the 1977 black Pontiac Trans Am from "Smoky and the Bandit" are a few of the new offerings available. There is also the Ultimate Corvette,

Collecting Diecast Models The Hobby For All.

Diecast are classified in terms of scale, 1:18, :1:24, and 1:25 to mention a few that you might see or hear people talking about. Scale refers to a fraction of what the real item is reduced in order to produce an accurate model.Keep that in mind when deciding where you are going to display your collection. 1:18 will require more shelf space than 1:24.Collectors tend to collect the diecast model of cars or trucks that they love and have owned This is a good place to start a collection.There are some collectors that will only buy models from particular manufacturers or brands.Manufacturers like CORGI, MAISTO and Motormax are but a few of the names you wi

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Seibertron.com Energon Pub Forums

On to the review. Keep in mind I don't have the set-up, equipment, or skills that Seibertron has. He comes in a small cardboard box about the same quality as most third-party companies use and encased in a plastic tray. Also included are his instruction sheet/mini-poster featuring the art from the back of the box, two cards one of which is translucent, and a large sticker sheet with a bunch of additional faction symbols. Sadly no slingshot accessories, but according to the box it will included with their next release Powerglide.Construction, like I said before about 3/4 diecast, plastic naturally, and rubber tires.Articulation, ball-jointed head, shoul

Friday, September 16, 2011

At , 1 NEIL COURT, Oceanside, NY, 11572

Takes place on 9/15/2011At , 1 NEIL COURT, Oceanside, NY, 11572Thursday September 15th, 2PM: Estate Sale with Paintings, Porcelain and More Highlighted by a Monumental Late 19th Century Bohemian Glass Vase, Part 1 of a 700 piece Royal Doulton Figurine Collection, Wonderful Collection of Oriental Material including Blue White Porcelain Vases, Bowls, Famille Rose Chargers, Jade Carvings Jade Table Screens, Jean Dufy Oil on Board Painting, Fran-cesco Guardi Pen Wash Drawing with Incredible Provenance, Incredible Oil on Canvas Painting After Phillipe Rousseau titled "The Rat Who Withdrew from the World", and Oil on Canvas by Percy Tarrant. Other Artists

Yard Sale Roundup For Sept. 17-18

Warminster Deb Ln. Large multi-family yard sale. Sat. 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-noon. Tools, books, workout equipment, knitting supplies, collectible cars, furniture, baseball cards, kitchen items, TVs, electronics, DVDs, VHS, lots more.Grace Lutheran Church, next to 5 Ponds Golf Course. Indoor yard sale. Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Exercise equipment, books, holiday decorations, trains and more.1400 block of Tarleton Place in Stover Mill. Multi-family yard sale. Sat. 8 a.m.-noon. Dell plasma TV (repair needed), wedding dress, kitchen table w/ 6 chairs, kitchen appliances, bunk bed, baby clothes, toys and much more.1055 Windsor Rd. Garage sale. Sat. Girls clo

The Riverside Museum Breathes Life Into Glasgow's Heritage

Glasgow's latest visitor attraction – the Riverside Museum on the banks of the River Clyde – houses the City's transport, shipbuilding and engineering heritage. More than 3,000 exhibits couched in over 150 displays tell the stories of the people who built, owned and used them. From massive steam locomotives, to the re-creation of a city street during the 1900s, the Museum's cathedral-like structure provides a stunning backdrop to showcase the innovation and ambition of what was the second city of the Empire.Described as Glasgow's Guggenheim, the 74 million museum has been funded by Glasgow City Council, the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Riv

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Toy Collector Now The Offical Market Of Europe's Largest Diecast Club NAMAC

The 5,300 members of NAMAC, the Dutch General Miniature Car Club, now have a new official online market at Toy Collector.NAMAC President Otto Snel and his members were so impressed by the new market and its ethos that they agreed to the tie up for the first time ever. Speaking about the endorsement, Snel said "We are very pleased with the new connection between NAMAC and Toy Collector " the site provides a place for collectors to buy and sell which has been specifically designed to cater for their needs and we are very impressed with how this has been done."The group behind Toy Collector are collectors and web professionals who embarked on the venture

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

AUDI : The Audi A8 Hybrid

Scheduled to launch in 2012, the Audi A8 hybrid combines the best of two worlds. Its gasoline engine - a 2.0 TFSI - and an electric motor develop peak output of 180 kW (245 hp) and 480 Nm (345.03 lb-ft) of torque for short periods of time. The luxury sedan can travel up to a speed of 100 km/h (62.14 mph) on electric power alone, and covers around three kilometers (1.86 miles) with zero local emissions at a speed of 60 km/h (37.28 mph). In the standard test cycle, it consumes less than 6.4 liters per 100 km (36.75 US mpg), which corresponds to CO2 emissions of less than 148 grams per km (238.18 g/mile). Please note that these are provisional figures.Par

Henry Winkler To Attend Steel City Con

Pennsylvania's Largest Toy, Comic Pop Culture Show Celebrates 22 Years with Celebrity Guest Appearances Online PR News - 14-September-2011 -Pittsburgh, -- Orangestone Promotions, Inc., promoters of the Pittsburgh based convention called the Steel City Con ( is celebrating 22 years as Pennsylvania's Largest Toy, Comic Book and Pop Culture Show on December 2-4, 2011 at the Monroeville Convention Center with special appearances from Classic TV and movie celebrity guests. The Steel City Con is known for bringing rare celebrity signing appearances into the Pittsburgh market.Classic TV fans will be excited to know that Henry Winkler, best known for his ro

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

10 Years Later, Business Operates In The 'new Normal'

It might be easier to say how the world of business wasn't affected by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, than to say how it was changed. That's because the 9/11 attacks not only changed society but rewrote the rules of how many companies conduct business, from the day-to-day mechanics of travel to the decade-long economic struggle the United States and much of the world have experienced since. "I think business is different from the standpoint that companies are much more cautious than they were before in terms of investing in certain projects," said Roy Budd, executive director of the multi-county economic development agency Energize-ECI. "Bu

Monday, September 12, 2011

Plan Some Screen Time With Vendor Application

Plan on filling out the online vendor directory designed to get local businesses work during the DNC? Prepare to settle in for a while in front of your computer.That's according to businesspeople who have already filled out their multipage application, with the hope that being on the visible list will pay off with convention work. Colette Forrest with the Carolina Regional Minority Partnership Coalition - representing minority-owned businesses looking for convention work - said it took her about 40 minutes to fill out the directory."It's like a mini-certification process," said Forrest, who owns People's Voice Management Group Inc, an event-planning a

Sunday, September 11, 2011

NASCAR Notes: KHI Will Not Keep On Trucking

Kevin Harvick Inc. is merging its Nationwide car operation with Richard Childress Racing for 2012. In the process, KHI has decided to discontinue the three trucks it owned in the NASCAR Camping Truck Series."The trucks are a lot of fun," Harvick said. "I'd love to drive some races in the truck series as we move forward."But we had some decisions to make from a business standpoint and these are the decisions DeLana (Harvick's wife) and I made. We had no financial issues. We were making it work. But sometimes you just feel like you've got to get something out of it."With the major responsibilities for the Nationwide series also off his plate, Harvick sa

Saturday, September 10, 2011

NASCAR Notes

Richmond's 'Honoring Our Heroes' Program Started With Special 9/11 Hero

I wrote the beginning of this column no less than four times, each opening either feeling like a cliché or overused. I simply could not do justice to a story that deserves to be articulated with an eloquence possessed by few, least of all me.So, I will simply put forth a date: Sept. 11, 2001.While as a nation we collectively share many emotions, over the past decade that date has come to mean something unique to every American. This weekend at Richmond International Raceway, the NASCAR community will pay tribute to those whose lives were forever altered through the tragic events ten years ago.More than just decals on a race car, this is the stor

Friday, September 9, 2011

O Say Can You See Kyle Busch's American Flag NASCAR Race Car?

Many of the NASCAR drivers in Saturday night's Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway will be running a car with a 9/11 tribute paint scheme.After all, it is the eve of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.But while most of those paint schemes will still feature the usual sponsors somewhere on the car, that's not the case for Kyle Busch's No. 18 car.Busch is running an American flag paint scheme on his car, which will be free of most every sponsorship decal except the ones required by NASCAR. The car was the idea of Busch's usual sponsor MMs, which did a similar paint scheme on Ken Schrader

Google Earth Will Feature Illinois' Campus Through Interactive, Virtual Map

The University will soon be featured on Google Earth, the interactive, virtual map program made from satellite imagery and aerial-view photography.Using building footprints from the Geographic Information System and models constructed with a 3D modeling program called Google Sketchup, the Facilities and Services' Information Resources Department on campus has been developing a model collection for Google Earth.The project was first discussed in 2005. Chad Kupferschmid, chief engineering draftsman for Facilities and Services, has been working with students to upload models and images to Google since early 2011."Students have been pulling building footpr

Thursday, September 8, 2011

'Tasty-crafty,' Diverse Market Opens In LIC

In ancient Athens, the Agora was the city's chief marketplace, agathering spot and the center of civic life. So when Lucy Palacioswas thinking of a name for the outdoor market she was starting inLong Island City, 'agora' seemed perfect, because that is what shehopes the market becomes.After operating for two Saturdays in May, then being pushed backa week because of Hurricane Irene, the Agora LIC outdoor marketreturned to Long Island City on Saturday, Sept. 3.Palacios said she could use one word to describe the market."Diverse," she said. "We have jewelry, food vendors, homemadecrafts, home goods, organic products. Lots of greatcategories."And it's the

Food Processors: The Timesaving Gadget Every Home Cook Needs

For the next step up in terms of capability, or a good choice if you're in the market for a blender as well, the FPB-5CHB Duet Blender / Food Processor by Cuisinart combines two useful products in a single unit. Depending on the job at hand, this unit can power either the included 48 ounce glass blending jar or 3 cup food processor bowl. With its extremely capable 500 watt motor, this item can crush ice in short order as well as blend, mix, chop, slice or shred just about anything that needs it. The blender's heavy glass jar has easy to read measurement markers for making precise mixed drinks and smoothies and the screw on lid allows for simple storag

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Under Milk Wood

The annual Under Milk Wood Run and National Transport Festival of Wales in Swansea took place over the weekend of 18-19 June. The Swansea to Laugharne road run had 260 entries. Minis included a replica Britax Mini entered by Simon Bromham of Pontardawe, Pick-ups, a Moke and Mini Vans.Sunday was the National Transport Festival of Wales which had around 500 vehicles on display. Everyone who displayed a vehicle was given a 1:43-scale model Mini by Oxford Diecast " a replica of a Mini owned by Amy Herbert.See www.ntfwswansea.co.uk .

Monday, September 5, 2011

FUJITSU : Recognizes Excellence In Supplier Performance

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. Richardson, TX, August 25, 2011- Fujitsu , a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions, announced its 2011 Supplier Excellence award winners today. Fujitsu has over 170 suppliers and has identified those who most significantly and repeatedly demonstrated a commitment to advancing state-of-the-art technology, as well as on-time performance and cost control.Award winners represent the full spectrum of services and solutions that contribute to Fujitsu's market leading optical networking platforms, including providers of backplanes, printed circuit boards, integrated circuits, pow

Fujitsu Recognizes Excellence In Supplier Performance

Fujitsu , a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions, announced its 2011 Supplier Excellence award winners today. Fujitsu has over 170 suppliers and has identified those who most significantly and repeatedly demonstrated a commitment to advancing state-of-the-art technology, as well as on-time performance and cost control. Award winners represent the full spectrum of services and solutions that contribute to Fujitsu's market leading optical networking platforms, including providers of backplanes, printed circuit boards, integrated circuits, power modules, amplifiers, custom diecast components, custom cable ass

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Dale Haistings

Dale Haistings, 89, of Hull, Ill., passed away Friday evening, Sept. 2, 2011, at his residence in Hull.Dale was born Aug. 21, 1922, in Bowen, Ill., to Fred and Altha Burnett Haistings. He married Mary June Little on May 10, 1945, at Summer Hill, Ill., and she survives.Dale was a Class A certified electrician and started his long career by helping to build and organize WBBA radio. When the station was up and running, he worked there as the agriculture and farm report broadcaster for several years. He went on to broadcast in agriculture for WHMO and WTAD radio stations as well.He later worked at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hannibal, Mo., and was the di

Comparing Different Diecast Cars

When you see them on pictures you cannot really see the big differences in the quality. But when you hold the cars you can that much compare everything and you especially comprehend why AUTOart is pretty much twice as steep as the Hotwheels diecast cars.For example when you look at the seats of the Hotwheels diecast car you really feel how cheap and plastic the interiors are judged against to AUTOart diecast cars. On AUTOart cars you nonetheless feel the plastic feel, but it is much more detailed and it doesn't feel as much of a toy as the Hotwheel cars does.It's the same story when you compare the wheels and tires of the cars, you really can see how A

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Auto Biography: 'Stored Away' Nomad Is An Original

Journal Staff Writer CRANSTON - Richard Verville's 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Station Wagon is an original.It has spent most of its life stored away as the 92,000 miles - or less than 2,000 miles a year - on its clock attest. Indeed, Verville is only the third owner, acquiring it 12 years ago from a distant cousin in upstate New York whose husband had passed away."Her husband was a car dealer and a collector," Verville said in a recent interview. "He was big into cars and left her with almost 20 cars."That was almost 25 years after he'd bought the Nomad from the original owner in California.Verville, 72, is also big into cars. Consider that he also o

Firm Backs Gov't Environment Drive

MANILA, Philippines - Considering the occurrence of phenomena related to climate change as a global interest, the Aquino government has been exerting stringent efforts to protect the environment and mitigate the effects of environmental degradation not only to the Filipinos but to the people of the world.Part of these environmental protection measures includes the government’s appeal for industrial companies to take part in the noble program.Heeding to this call, Tsukuba Philippine Diecasting Corporation (TPDC), one of the world’s leaders in the manufacture of zinc and aluminum diecast, expressed its commitment in protecting the environment

Friday, September 2, 2011

Vintage 1960's Wah Recreated

Here's more details in Vox's own words... To complement the handwired turret board construction, every component, including the inductor, resistors, condenser and the potentiometer, has been carefully selected for premium fidelity, tone and durability. Outside, the diecast body features a sandblasted exterior with crepe finish. The V846-HW is a perfect combination of VOX's world-class technology, with classic specifications.The inductor is the heart of every VOX Wah Wah pedal. The V846-HW uses a specially voiced vintage-spec Halo type inductor. The carefully selected magnetic core material and winding ensure a perfect reproduction of the original V846'

Collecting Model Cars - A Great Hobby For All

Collecting die-cast model cars can be a passing phase during childhood or an all-consuming hobby for the adult enthusiast. Many collector of die-cast cars lay somewhere between the two extremes; often they have a couple of shelves displaying their favorite cars.People collect model cars for many reasons. Some people because they want a model of the latest super cars and others collect everyday cars from the past due to nostalgia. Often people's collections are based around a theme for example they will only purchase Ferrari's or cars that have featured in James Bond films. Whatever your reason for collecting models it is a pastime that can be enjoyed b

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Mechanical Design Engineer

A challenging opportunity for a versatile Mechanical Design Engineer with 3+ years industrial experience and with solid 2D drawing and 3D CAD skills.Our Client, leading designers and manufacturers of a range of robust products for the automotive, safety and consumer industries, is seeking a well qualified Mechanical Engineer to join its enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team enjoying the interaction of different ideasand concepts to produce a variety of innovative products.Applications are sought from Degree qualified Mechanical Design Engineers with the ability and confidence to take products through the full lifecycle from conception and design to manu

HMS Surprise Ship Model

If you are into collecting ship models, then, it is natural that you have a liking for certain models. The HMS Surprise Ship model is one of the most sought after models among collectors. Here is a brief history of the ship which will give you a fair idea of the reasons for its overwhelming popularity.The Surprise derived its fame from Patrick O'Brien's writings regarding the sea adventures of Captain Aubrey. According to O'Brien, the Surprise was a 'fabulous frigate' constructed in 1794 at Le Havre. The full-bodied beauty had a 24-gun corvette and could hold 8-pound long guns. The British always had a fascination for French ships. After all, the Frenc