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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Rane Group Says Diecast Arm Will Turn Profitable This Year

Auto parts manufacturer Rane expects its loss-making aluminium diecast subsidiary to turn around this year.Rane Diecast Ltd was set up in 2006 to cater to American partner TRW's global requirements of machined aluminium die-castings. The subsidiary has an integrated plant in Hyderabad.For the fiscal year 2011, Rane Diecast recorded a turnover of Rs 43 crore (at a 29 per cent growth over last year) and a net loss of Rs 4.6 crore (loss of Rs 2.9 crore in FY 2010). "The first project we bagged was that of Chrysler which eventually went into bankruptcy. Orders dried up thereafter," said Mr L. Ganesh, Chairman, Rane group.Despite improvement in sales, the

Friday, October 28, 2011

Comparing Different 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 compared to AUTOart diecast cars. On AUTOart cars you still feel the plastic feel, but it's 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 AUTOart has put more of an effort to make it look like the real thing, while the wheels and tires of Hotwheels diecast feels like they were rushed. When you look at the paint finnish of the modelcars from Hotwheels, this is an area where I think the quality is almost

Mattel Buys Creator Of Barney, Bob And Thomas & Friends

Mattel Inc., the world's biggest toy company, has agreed to buy Hit Entertainment, the British TV production company responsible for creating two of the most beloved kids' licenses, ever " Thomas Friends (formerly Thomas the Tank Engine), and Bob the Builder. Additional properties - also from Hit and part of the purchase - include top-notch preschool licenses, such as Barney, Fireman Sam, and Angelina Ballerina.Although through an earlier licensing agreement Mattel has been marketing Thomas Friends diecast and plastic toys for several years, the acquisition of Hit also puts Mattel squarely in the driver's seat in the very lucrative Thomas-brand wood

Thursday, October 27, 2011

M-Klasse Modellauto 1:43 ? Minichamps Baut Die 3. Generation

Zur M-Klasse von Mercedes in ihrer 3. Generation erhielt der Aachener Modellautobauer Minichamps den Auftrag, Modellautos in den Maßstben 1:43 und 1:18 zu bauen. Die ersten drei Versionen der kleineren Baugrße in den Farben Calcitweiß, Palladiumsilbermetallic und Obsidianschwarzmetallic wurden zum 26. Oktober 2011 an die Shops in den Mercedes-Niederlassungen ausgeliefert. Auch die ersten Internetfachhndler, die sich auf den Versand sogenannter Werbemodelle spezialisiert haben, sicherten sich Exemplare fr ihre Kunden. Dazu eine Warnung an die Fans: Auch zur neuen M-Klasse versuchen Internetversender, deutlich hhere Preise durchzusetzen

Shoppers Find Vintage Gems At CTCS Fall 2011 Show And Sale

If the number of people leaving Canada's Greatest Collectors' Fall Toy Show Sale with bulging bags and smiles on their faces was any indication, the one-day event " held on October 23 " was a success. Hosted by the Canadian Toy Collectors' Society (CTCS), this was the organization's 39th autumn show and the third held in Studio 3, a former hangar in Toronto's Downsview Park. Designed to provide an early holiday gift-buying opportunity for consumers, this year's show featured just over 100 vendors, who displayed a wide variety of items ranging from 1940's hand puppets and 60's building-block sets to modern Lee Middleton dolls and action figures almost

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

The Beginner's Guide To Collecting Diecast Car Models

If you're getting into diecast car models and you're not really sure where to begin, then first of all, don't pull your hair out over it.It's not like you're trying to learn trigonometry here, you're just collecting some toy cars, so here's the main thing you want to know, make it your motto: Collect What You Like.When you go into a hobby shop, most of them sell price guides so you can keep track of how much your collection's worth. Look, forget that those price guides even exist. Trying to study them and find patterns and figure out what's going to make you a millionaire when you retire is a fruitless pursuit.You need to treat collecting diecast car m

Skipper's Blog: For BRP, OEM Might Just Mean "Outstandingly Expedient Measure"

IF I were to tell you that I hadactually sighted, slunk up beside and touched a Dorado, a Marlin, aNarwhal and a Killer Whale, you’d possibly surmise that there is asecret, sensitive - albeit recklessly foolhardy - JacquesCousteau-type side to me which has lain dormant in all the time I’vebeen subjecting you to my raving rants and flights of fancy. No, dearreader; I have never been in close proximity to any of the abovedenizens of the deep in their natural habitat, but I have mostdefinitely seen them in a marine showroom in Europe.Eh? How’s that? Actually, the abovespecies are, respectively, Selva-badged variants of Yamaha’s4-st

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Barclays Maintains An 'Equalweight' On Mattel (MAT); A Solid Acquisition For ...

Barclays maintains an 'Equalweight' on Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT ) price target of $30.00. Barclays analyst says, "Mattel announced yesterday that it has agreed to purchase HIT Entertainment for $680 million in cash from a consortium led by Apax Partners. The acquisition is expected to close in 1Q12 subject to antitrust clearance. The purchase price is 9.5x trailing EBITDA; we estimate that the multiple is approximately 7.8x after adding the benefit of the wood license and assurance of retaining the diecast/ plastic license. The deal does not include HIT's stake in the Sprout television network. HIT generated approximately $180mn in revenues and $70mn i

Are Diecast Cars Getting Too Expensive?

And it is quite easy to understand this improvement has affected the prices. And with Internet being a major place for collectors to find their models this has really pushed diecast company's to improve their models compared to the other diecast cars. Today everything on each diecast car has a very high quality to it, 10 years ago it wasn't unusual to find areas where the proportions were all wrong on cars. In todays time this is not acceptable, everything from the headlamp to the rear wing has to be perfect as collectors standard has really gone sky high. This is ofcourse a great thing for us as we get better models, but is it worth the high increase

Monday, October 24, 2011

Skipper's Blog: OEM Can Also Mean "Outstandingly Expedient Measure"

Chuggington Motorised: Da Giochi Preziosi I Modelli Motorizzati E ...

Tutti in carrozza, gli apprendisti trenini di Chuggington stanno per partire! Dopo il successo della linea DieCast dello scorso anno, Giochi Preziosi per il Natale 2011 lancia Chuggington Motorised , i modelli motorizzati ispirati al cartone animato in onda su Disney Junior. I bambini potranno quindi vedere correre per casa Wilson, Bruno e Koko, i treni protagonisti di Chuggington. I trenini poi, una volta spenti, possono essere usati anche a spinta grazie al meccanismo a ruota libera. Ci sono anche i playset di Chuggington Motorised. Il playset stazione di rifornimento di Bruno ha luci e suoni realistici e contiene la stazione di rifornimento, la sta

Saturday, October 22, 2011

East Texas Yard Sale List Oct. 21-23

Do you enjoy getting out into the fall weather and searching for bargains? Are you the kind of person who wouldn't dream of paying full price for your clothes or appliances? Or maybe you need a new furniture refinishing project or a tv for the kids' room. Whatever the case, here is a list of community yard sales that might help you in your quest for bargains:Multi-family garage sale in Fargo Estates in Chandler, TX tomorrow Friday 10/21 Saturday 10/22. Specific address of one of the participants is 15064 Fargo Drive. LOTS of stuff- baby, kids, teens and adults name-brand clothing (Aeropostale, Disney, Old Navy, Justice, Limited Too, Arizona Jeans, etc

Friday, October 21, 2011

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Canadian Model Takes A Tumble At Toronto Fashion Week

Fashion Week spares no one, not even supermodels, on the catwalk. Somali-Canadian top model Yasmin Warsame found that out the hard way when she took a tumble while modeling fashions for Jay Manuel 's ("America's Next Top Model") collection at Toronto Fashion Week . Warsame is no stranger to the runway. The 5'10 beauty has modeled for storied fashion houses such as Christian Dior , Valentino and Chanel, and was a judge on reality TV show "Canada's Next Top Model." But even all that experience could not prevent her from stumbling just as she was finishing her walk. See also: Budget-friendly fashion tips from Jay Manuel See also: Toronto Fashion Week p

Models, Kits Make Bayonne Shop Hobbyist Heaven

Pastime Hobbies Miniatures, which opened its doors in 2003, is a hobby shop that sells plastic model kits, supplies, and dollhouse miniatures.Figueroa, who has been a dollhouse buff for nearly 25 years said, "As hobbies go, building dolls' houses might seem to be one of the rarer ones, but the benefits our customers get from building them can be fun and even therapeutic. They tend to gain a sense of accomplishment from what they have created."How did the owners get their start? Both Margiotta and Figueroa, who worked in the telecommunications industry, each had a love for model trains and dollhouses, and decided to share their passion with fellow hobb

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Modellauto Audi A6 Avant: Der Neue A6 Im Mastab 1:43 Von Schuco

Porsche hat mit seinem Neunelfer sehr viel Erfolg. Dies liegt unter anderem auch daran, dass dessen Design ber die Modellreihen von rund fnf Jahrzehnten in der Grundidee kaum verndert wurde. Hat Audi vor, denselben Weg zu gehen? Mit dem neuen Audi A6 der Baureihe C7 stellte der Ingolstdter im Jahr 2011 einen Wagen vor, der sich kaum von seinem Vorgnger unterscheidet: Eine strker herausgearbeitete Kante hier, Spielereien am Look der Scheinwerfer dort, aber im Grunde kein wirklich neuer Entwurf, obwohl der Wagen eine neue Karosserie erhalten hat. Dementsprechend unverndert zeigt sich auch das Modellauto zum Audi A6 Avant, das der Frther Modellautobauer S

787: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Als Modellflugzeug Im Mastab 1:500

Mit etwa drei Jahren Versptung kndigten die Boeing-Werke fr den 26. September 2011 die Auslieferung des ersten Flugzeugs vom Typ 787-8 Dreamliner an den Erstkunden ANA (All Nippon Airways) an. Zeitgleich landeten zwei Modelle dieser neuen Mittelstreckenmaschine auf dem Schreibtisch des Autors dieses Artikels: Die Boeing 787-8 im Maßstab 1:500 in den Ausfhrungen "Boeing Flotte" und "Boeing Flight Test Livery" sowie mit den Kennungen N787BA und N7878B; die letztgenannte Miniatur in limitierter Auflage von nur 1.250 Exemplaren erhltlich. Anlsslich der Auslieferung der ersten Kundenmaschine des Vorbildes stellt dieser Artikel die beiden Modelle ausfh

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

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Monday, October 17, 2011

Apollo Takes Multiform's GII Range To LDI

Daily Online News USA - Apollo Design Technology will be displaying Multiform's latest GII range of LED lighting products at LDI 2011 in Orlando where their booth will be staffed by Joel Nichols, Jeff Mateer and Melissa Irk.Multiform's MultiSpot GII HP3 and MultiSpot GII HP5 high powered professional fixtures are housed in a waterproof diecast and extruded aluminium chassis using 5 Pin XLR and Neutrik PowerCon connectors for internal and rental applications. By fitting an optional conversion kit using cable glands and hard wired cables the devices meet the IP65 specification for permanent external use. Fitted with RGB TriLEDs for maximum brightness or

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Zoids Model Kits - A Must For Fans

Zoids fans are no doubt familiar with Zoids Zero and its always fascinating action figures. Since the creation of Zoids, there have been all sorts of toys available in the market. These action figures can be purchased through the internet or from your local toy stores. It has been noted the throughout the existent of Zoids, fans have been eager in collecting these toys in the market as these model kits are a worthy component in their ever growing collection.The Zoids Evo Drive can be said to be the most prominent Zoids toys in its series. Collectors from all around the world just seem too eager to get their hands on this particular series of Zoids toys

My Fashion Collection

C ollecting fashion clothes models is one of my interest when playing games. I have set up a fashion collection in my own. Do you want to set up your own collection with your own style? Try it in dress up games for girls. Girls always want to have her own style that make her outstanding and attractive. But it is not true that the modest clothes will always make any girl become more outstanding and graceful. So first of all, each girl should determine her own style in accordance with her interest, her character and the reality of her situation.Collecting fashion clothes models is one of my interest when playing games. Being a loyal fan of dress up game

Custom Made Al-Thani Koenigsegg CCXR In Scale 1:18

GTspirit reader Justin has created an unique model car. This 1:18 diecast authentic replica Koenigsegg CCX(R) in gulf blue was custom made for Abdulrahman Nasser Abdulla Al-Thani and is licensed by Koenigsegg. Justin informed us about the project and said:When I first saw the "Special One" I knew that I had to build this beauty in scale 1:18. It took about three weeks to build this custom car but i think it was well worth it. I build it just for Mr. Al-Thani, and I hope I will get the chance to give it to him next summer.As you can see, a few details like the spoiler and aircaps are still missing, but that is because the base model (black Koenigsegg b

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Masinile De Competitie, La Indemana Clujenilor

Masinile sport si-au baut cafeaua la Toni's Pub. Timp de doua zile, localul a gazduit replici ale unor masini de competitii celebre, de 18, 24 sau 46 de ori mai mici decat cele originale. Tinerii care formeaza comunitatea colectionarilor pasionati de machete, Cluj Diecast Collectors, au organizat un eveniment iesit din tipare - o expozitie destinata exclusiv masinilor de competitie in miniatura. Pentru ca pasiunea lor nu cunoaste limite, Dorin Cazan are in portofoliu numai machete de Audi, Patriciu Dasca colectioneaza numai Mercedes, iar Alex Cirtan numai Porsche.Astfel, la Toni's Pub, unde in urma cu o saptamana a fost expusa si masina-vedeta din fil

AvaLAN Wireless Announces New Outdoor Industrial 3G Cellular Ethernet Gateway

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 directional or an omnidirectional antenna. Standard omnidirectional antennas work well in most signal areas, but an optional directional Yagi with 11 dBi of gain may be used to improve reception in fringe locations.The AvaLAN AW-NetDrop is easy to use and install, requiring minimal user

GO-KART TRACK ROARS BACK TO LIFE IN EL CAJON AFTER 17 YEARS OF ABANDONMENT

October 13, 2011 (El Cajon) - Many East County residents have fond childhood memories of revving up at the Go Kart Track at the old Marshall Scotty’s facility. Now, 17 years after the site closed down, Go Kart riders will once again be able to take a victory lap.Diecast Placars’ Canyon Raceway will celebrate a grand opening on November 5 from 1-9 p.m. at 14039 Ridge Hill Road in El Cajon (off the Lake Jennings exit from I-8 east)."Canyon Raceway is excited to be opening…We can’t wait to relive the fun and share the excitement,"Carrie Ludeke, Canyon spokesperson, said of EastCounty's only circular go-kart track."See you at the

Thursday, October 13, 2011

What Ever Happened To The River People?

A woman laid out her good china, admiring its rose pattern and edges rimmed with gold. "Damn," she said, as a cup dropped and broke.Guests arrived, and the little boy disappeared with his companion to play with a toy truck of diecast metal. "Dinner time," the woman called, and the boys came running, leaving the truck. After dinner, the man and his friend took a bottle and two glasses to the bluff overlooking the river.Soon tired of slapping mosquitoes, they tossed the empty bottle in the weeds and returned to the house. I am sitting on that same bluff, a little west of Carderock, between the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the river. In my imagination I

The Grim Shopper- Bluelips Celebrates 13 Years As A Business Who Has No Life

A cancer patient has turned her dance with death into an profitable online business that pokes fun at the grim reaper and celebrates being incurably alive.(PRWEB) October 13, 2011 "It absolutely devastated me to find out that they knew my situation better than I did, I felt incredibly violated," she said. But instead of getting mad, instead of suing the hospital and instead of letting the invasion get her down she decided to fight back. Toni, a longtime fan of the late Jessica Mitford , who wrote "The American Way of Death" exposing the questionable practices of some funeral directors, decided it was time to stand up and fight, her way."I was having c

Marketing: Never Be Late Again

Posted on 05:21 PM, October 13, 2011 BY RAOUL J. CHEE KEE , Sub-Editor Never be late again TO STAND out from the crowd, a brand needs to offer something not readily available or that has yet to be perfected. One relatively new watch brand that is filling a niche with its distinctive pieces is TW Steel. The tagline of this family-owned Dutch brand says it all: Big in oversized watches. Before they grew big, however, they started out small. In 2005, the father and son tandem of Ton and Jordy Cobelens came out with a simple four-model collection.In the years that followed, TW Steel built a reputation for oversized timepieces that can now be spotted on th

Proof Positive: The Importance Of Proofreading

Millions of people have made a hobby of collecting items ofone sort or another, but some take it to a higher level. These collectors view their collections as more than just an accumulation of trinkets that they happen to enjoy; to them, it's a business, and they're not in it to lose money.For those who collect diecast models, making a profit canbe a challenge, unless you know the ropes of how to effectively collect pieces and then apply the necessary strategies to resell at an increased price.It's a good practice to collect only those items that you truly like, and then do quite a bit of shopping around in order to find the best buy. Market trends are

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

CARB Hall Of Fame Auction

PLATTE CITY, Mo. -- Both the local Midwest racing community and the national racing community have gotten behind the Central Auto Racing Boosters (C.A.R.B.) Hall of Fame auction with numerous donations this past week. The auction, along with a fall festival, will be held this Saturday, October 15, 2011, at Green Rolling Farms, 17580 Stubbs Station Road, Platte City, Mo 64079 starting at 10:00 A.M. All income from the auction is designated to the C.A.R.B. Hall of Fame fund to establish a permanent building for the Hall of Fame. Christy's Catering will be serving food with all their proceeds designated to the Hall of Fame fund also.Donations to be aucti

Samsung Diva Collection Release - Samsung S7070 Diva

After announcing some time ago their new Diva range of female focused mobile phones, Samsung have now launched the first model from the collection. The new Samsung S7070 is the first of two announced models from the Samsung Diva series with the S5150 due for release soon.The Samsung S7070 is a new touch screen phone that from the front may look like many of the manufacturers recent releases, however the detail lies on the reverse of the phone which has been designed with a new, 'quilted' patterned finish which really makes this new Samsung Diva phone stand out.The second in the series, the Samsung S5150 also features this new design but this time it co

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Advanced Dust Collecting Equipment Maintains Healthy Workplace

Dust residue poses a unique problem for many industries, potentially affecting the environment, energy usage, product quality, and the lifespan of industrial plant workers. A unique patented dust collecting equipment is now on the market to address these concerns.What makes the new dust collecting equipment unique?What makes the new dust equipment unique is its "down flow" technology. With an inlet on the upper part of the collector, and a hopper and outlet on the lower portion, the down flow system prevents dust and gas from re-scattering.Horizontal installation of its filter prevents dust from clogging it, thus enabling the filter to be used for an e

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Local Manufacturer Plans Open House

GREENCASTLE -- Danco Products in Greencastle will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Danco, 411 S. Cedar Lane, has been in business since 1973 and is a towing industry leader in the manufacture of custom rollbacks and wreckers. The event includes door prizes, vendors and refreshments. Door prizes include tickets to the Ravens versus Bengals NFL game, and a Jeff Gordon diecast NASCAR model. Children are welcome to ride in the trucks. The company is planning to unveil the new Swivel.

Friday, October 7, 2011

Foreign Auto Fest At Owls Head

More than 150 antique automobiles from around the world will rally at the Owls Head Transportation Museum Saturday and Sunday, October 8 9, for the Museum's annual Foreign Auto Festival and Antique Aeroplane Show. This annual event attracts pre-1991 foreign car enthusiasts from all over the state"from luxury sedans to the high-performance sports cars. The variety can be impressive: Austin Healey, MG, Triumph, Porsche, Ferrari, Citroen, Mercedes, BMW, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jaguar and more. The meet draws a large number of Japanese models as well. Owners of pre-1991 cars and trucks are welcome to exhibit at this and all other Museum (non-auction) event

Gundam Model History

When the first Gundam model was launched, it was a revolution in the history of model making. These models, which were launched, were precisely the same as shown on Mobile Suit Gundam. In the early 80s, the show began to make its place in the hearts of various countries of the world. The fan following and the T.V show legacy started to make a unique demand of its Gundam Model Kits. The model kit had various little puzzle parts, from which a user can build own new Gundam Model.Model building era was shaped by the Bandai groups, by launching sheer exclusive Gundam model kits into the various markets. With the passing years, the company launched various n

Thursday, October 6, 2011

F1 Icon Inspires Affordable Luxury Timepieces

THIRTEEN time Formula One winner David Coulthard took Manila by storm recently as he, together with the Lucerne Group of Companies' Managing Directors Ivan and Emerson Yao unveiled the David Coulthard Special Edition Watch"the newest addition to TW Steel's exquisite line of luxury watches. "I'm thoroughly enjoying working with TW Steel as an ambassador so I guess it was only natural that the next step was to produce a watch together," stated Coulthard, who has been the face of the brand since last year. "I think the end result is certainly one that maintains TW Steel's bold appeal while it perfectly reflects my own appreciation for subtle yet distincti

Local Manufacturer Plans Open House

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Boss 302 Mustang

The Boss 302 Mustang is a high performance variant of the Ford Mustang originally produced in 1969 and 1970, but revived in the 2012 model year. It was produced for the Trans Am racing series, while the Mustang Boss 429 which was produced the same years was built around a larger engine.The Camaro/Mustang rivalry had begun in 1967 with the introduction of the Chevrolet Camaro by General Motors. The Camaro was the largest threat to the lead Ford had in the pony car field, a niche of car manufacturing largely created by Ford with the introduction of the Mustang in mid year 1964. Despite the lead Ford had in this field, the performance of the Mustang did n

Acrodyne Presents The New YT-3400 Electro Pneumatic Positioner

The electro pneumatic positioners are fitted with an auto/manual switch to activate the fast and convenient provision of air directly to the actuator for complete or partial stroking of the valve.The YT-3400 positioners are housed in IP66 weatherproof rated diecast aluminium.The electro pneumatic positioners come with PID and alarm functions as standard and have a wide range of available options for increased functionality, including: digitally enhanced 4-20 mA HART smart instrument communication, 4-20mA transmitter and limit switches, NAMUR compliant Linear or Rotaty option, a variety of actuator mounting kits.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Loss Mitigation, Subprime Loans And Loan Servicing

Loss Mitigation Programs The primary objective of loss mitigation is to reduce or minimize potential losses incurred by the servicer, investor and borrower. Make no mistake about it; the investor will take the path of least financial loss. In other words, if there is equity in the property and the investor can recover some of their loss, they will foreclose and resell the property before agreeing to a modification of terms. It should also be noted that the rise in NOD and foreclosures is a nationwide problem and reaches beyond subprime loans. Loss mitigation options are needed for the entire spectrum of asset grades -- from A, to Alt-A and subprime. Co

John Deere Ride On Toys For Girls And Boys

When a baby becomes a toddler - John Deere ride on toys are the best choice you can make. It does not matter whether the toddler is a boy or girl - what really matters is that learning to walk and a ride on toy go hand-in-hand.Case in point--the John Deere Foot to Floor Tractor. This is sure to be a winner for any toddler. With the bright green paint that is known as John Deere Green and the sturdy construction that will withstand the harshest of punishment inflicted by your child or grandchild, you will be happy that you chose a product that can be passed down through the children in your family. That's right, this isn't a toy that will get tossed in

PRE, POST-INDEPENDENCE EXHIBITION AT NATIONAL MUSEUM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- A pre-and post-independence exhibitionis being held from Sept 16 until Oct 14 at the National Museum. Malaysian Museums Department corporate communications manager Zainal Ariffinsaid on display were a scale model collection and diorama on the country''sindependence. "The exhibition is organised by the department with thecooperation of the National Museum and the Selangor and Federal TerritoryPlastic Models Association in conjunction with the 54th Independence Day andMalaysia Day," he said. He said the collection was arranged according to events,paraphernalia, pro-independence fighters and technology development in the

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Upright Vacuum Cleaners Improve Air Quality

Since consumers are more interested in solutions to indoor air quality, the manufacturers of vacuum cleaners have responded to the demand. This has resulted in more variety and greater choice in upright vacuum models that come equipped with HEPA filters.The term HEPA stands for the phrase "High Efficiency Particulate Air" and refers to a certification level. Filters that carry the HEPA certification have proven to filter out at least 98 percent of particulate dust.There is some debate about how effective an upright style is at containing the dust that is suctioned up. Some say that there is a tendency for uprights, because of their design, to release a