Georgia State's first tasks Aug 29, 2009
It's nothing that a sense of humor and power tools can't overcome. Break up the monotony of practice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tool store shows off renovation at Marietta reopening Aug 15, 2009
The chain sells trailer parts, tires, accessories, power tools and more. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Snap-on NO COMPROMISE TOUR(TM) Heads Home to Kenosha Aug 12, 2009
Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions which are used by technicians and professionals at vehicle dealerships and repair centers and in the marine, powersports and aviation industries. Snap-on is one of the largest non-food franchise companies in the world, selling its products through more than 4,000 franchisees worldwide and through company-direct sales and over the Internet. (PR Newswire)
Come and get it! There are iPods, chain saws, old equipment at annual auction Aug 11, 2009
Published: Monday, August 10, 2009 12:30 PM MDT In the basement of City Hall, several rooms store CD players, bicycles, big screen TVs, wedding bands, chain saws, iPods , MP3 players and power tools ... We have a lot of power tools, he said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
2 area schools among 3 in Illinois accredited in industrial tech program Aug 5, 2009
The core skills are math, hand tools, power tools, safety, reading blue prints and rigging, said Shoup. Rigging means securing a load correctly. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Shelley man wins $50K ... Groups file Lynx suit motion ... Body in canal may be Manwill ... Australia foils terrorist plot ... NZ woman mauled by 8 dogs ... ';var marqueewidth="692px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#white";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}} Top Stories Nabbing fossil thieves Aug 4, 2009
Looters run the gamut from casual visitors who pocket a few chipped fossils to sophisticated operators using professional power tools to swipe items for a lucrative underground market. Methods differ too. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Indy's new CEO pondering track's future plans Jul 30, 2009
NASCAR's Roush Fenway Racing confirmed last week that Dewalt Power Tools would not renew its longtime deal with Matt Kenseth, and on Monday, speedway officials announced Allstate was ending its five-year run as the title sponsor of NASCAR's Indy race. Belskus' top priority is holding the line, something he appears well-suited to accomplish. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Crown Royal moving to Kenseth in 2010 Jul 29, 2009
Kenseth lost his longtime sponsor last week when Dewalt Power Tools said it would not return in 2010. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Purveyors of everyday basics to offer insights Jul 26, 2009
Why it's important: The consumer products company makes everything from power tools to pens, which means millions of shoppers browse Newell Rubbermaid brands including Rubbermaid, Papermate and Graco. Like many competitors, Newell Rubbermaid has seen cost-conscious customers delay purchases or trade down to cheaper, generic brands. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Dewalt leaving Roush Fenway at end of season Jul 24, 2009
Roush Fenway Racing says Dewalt Power Tools told the team Thursday it will not return in 2010. Team president Geoff Smith says the decision is not a surprise because of the worldwide decline in the construction industry. (MSNBC -- Sports)
DeWalt cutting NASCAR ties with driver Matt Kenseth Jul 24, 2009
Our decision to discontinue the sponsorship, while a difficult one, will help us to continue delivering value to our customers and end users, while managing our financial results, said Les Ireland, president of the North American Power Tools and Accessories Group for DeWalt. DeWalt will continue to have a presence in the sport through building and maintaining race cars and equipment, executives said. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
DeWalt dropping Kenseth Jul 24, 2009
Roush Fenway Racing announced Thursday that DeWalt Power Tools, the sponsor for 2003 Sprint Cup champion and 2009 Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth, will not return to the team in 2010. Kenseth, who is 12th in the Sprint Cup standings, and the sponsor have been paired since Kenseth's full-time Cup debut in 2000. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR visits Rexburg Jul 21, 2009
Along with the car, the NASCAR sponsor brought a trailer full of power tools to display, trying to boost BMC West's sales. "We came here to have some fun, support BMC West, and show our tools and all we have to offer," said Joe Marchant, manager of the DeWalt Service Center in Salt Lake City. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Items courtesy of NASA Jul 19, 2009
The DustBuster: NASA worked with Black r to create longer-lasting batteries for cordless power tools. "They weren't cleaning crumbs off their tools in space," Lockney notes, but the core technologies developed were later incorporated in commercial tools. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tomboy Tools shows women how to use a plumb line with aplomb Jul 16, 2009
The line also includes power tools, garden tools and various hand tools, tool boxes and step stools. Diane Coffey of Aubrey already owns a number of Tomboy Tools and bought a few more at the recent party in Providence Village. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Students pull all-nighter to build floats Jul 7, 2009
Wielding power tools, banging hammers and splashing paint, several hundred students pulled an all-nighter Friday at The Armory to construct floats for Saturday mornings Homecoming Parade. Seventeen student groups scurried to transform Mac truck flatbeds and golf carts into a full-scale Homecoming Parade fit for Commonwealth Avenue viewing in just nine hours. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
So you can hear them coming Jul 7, 2009
Seriously though, after many years of playing in a rock band and running power tools, my hearing is so bad I miss a lot of what is said. This all came before modern stereos that can blast higher volumes without blowing out their own speakers. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Less treasure, more pleasure for 'transumer' Jul 5, 2009
In recent years, many more companies are renting things at all levels: Wear Today, Gone Tomorrow rents designer clothes (A $495 Vera Wang rents for $49 a week, plus a $10 cleaning charge), Rentobile leases the latest in cell phones and irent2u rents almost anything (think ladders and power tools) in a Craigslist-like setting. Even the nonprofit DogsAspen in Colorado is unintentionally getting in on the transumer act; the "Rent A Pet" program allows resort visitors who have been forced to leave... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Brookline police incident reports: June 22-29 Jul 2, 2009
Someone reportedly damaged a side door of a van parked at 99 Pond Ave., and took power tools and equipment on June 22, around 3 p.m.. Disorderly conduct. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Rathbun Creek cleanup not finished yet Jul 2, 2009
Power tools were present and large bushes were chopped down at the root level. At least five shopping carts were also removed from the creek. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
A new consumer rents and enjoys Jun 30, 2009
Wear Today, Gone Tomorrow rents designer clothes (a $495 Vera Wang dress rents for $49 a week, plus a $10 cleaning charge), Rentobile leases the latest in cell phones, and irent2u rents almost anything (think ladders and power tools) in a Craigslist-like setting. There's even a Web site devoted to high-end transumerism. (News & Observer)
Arjay's Ace Hardware celebrates 25 years in Exeter Jun 30, 2009
The store is known for its selection of Carhartt work clothes, Benjamin Moore paints, Webber and Scotts brands, as well as its power tools. Jackson is always looking to improve the type and number of products offered at the store. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
* FEATURE : CTX expands into lithium-iron batteries, LED lamps Jun 29, 2009
Changs Ascening said its products are especially suitable for high-current lithium-ion batteries for electric cars, e-scooters, electric bicycles, power tools, -solar-cell systems and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. Chang Jung-hui (ia), a project manager at the Photovoltaics Technology Center under the Industrial Technology Research -Institute (ITRI, u|), also sees the potential of Li-iron batteries. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Warren Wilder Jun 22, 2009
Repair power tools and woodworking machinery. Hobbies: Playing the drums for the Old Time Rock Band. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
New RIDGID SeeSnake microDrain Inspection System Offers Accessibility, Increased Efficiency and Reduced Job Time Jun 20, 2009
About RIDGID RIDGID, a leading manufacturer of hand and power tools, markets its products in more than 140 countries. The company's broad offering of more than 300 types of tools serve the rental, plumbing, HVAC/R, utility, industrial, electrical, petroleum, institutional, commercial and hardware markets. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Mars orbiter enters safe mode after disturbance Jun 6, 2009
Walter Tool Company offers a complete line-up of Fein high-performance power tools including the versatile Multimaster tool and all its accessories. BETTER prices, GREAT service, FAST shipping ME closeout DEALS.. (Yahoo News)
Fewer Chi-Hi students enrolling in tech ed classes May 28, 2009
Tech ed classes used to be a favorite among students, offering them a chance to work with power tools, learn about cars and gain skills in several different fields. Next to foreign language, tech ed has historically been one of the more popular electives, Sauter said. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Seeing moms, dads through marketers' eyes May 27, 2009
But what does that mean for dads, who marketers think need power tools or power putty, car accessories, games, sports equipment and digital toys. The marketing campaigns almost make it seem like moms just get a short time out, while dads get to drink, play and tinker around on a regular basis away from their kids and the gift suggestions seem to encourage this. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Green 'gold rush' in new auto norms May 20, 2009
The bump in demand for those advanced batteries, now widely used to power everything from cell phones to power tools, reflects the view that more automakers will be pushed into the market for hyb 00004000 rids now dominated by Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co Ltd.. "The new regulations will ensure that manufacturers immediately reconsider conventional hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electrically powered vehicles and battery electrics to have a variety of them ready for consumer purchase in the... (India Times)
Powering Though A Slump May 16, 2009
Companies that make electrical equipment used to generate and transmit energy saw marked declines in orders starting late last year as the downturn hit orders for electrical equipment, motors, power tools and related equipment ... It also makes power tools used in general industrial manufacturing, including aerospace and automobile industries. (Investors Business Daily)
Collectible button sales begin Thursday for Fulton Street Fair May 14, 2009
They are 1,000 in cash from Central Bank, a Wii Game system from Wal-Mart, an auto service package from Miller Chrysler, Dodge 30 movie tickets from Fulton Cinema 8, a digital camera and photo package from Walgreens, and power tools from Sutherlands Lumber. All daily drawing prizes leading up to the grand prize drawings must be claimed by July 17 or the prize will be forfeited. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Risk of fires likely to increase May 14, 2009
State and local officials say that means refraining from tossing burning cigarettes out of car windows, avoiding outdoor burning and using caution when operating power tools that could create sparks. NEWS. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
California fire claims 77 homes, tools suspected May 11, 2009
SANTA BARBARA, California (Reuters) Helped by cooler, damp weather, firefighters gained the upper hand on a wildfire that has destroyed 77 homes since it was ignited -- apparently by power tools -- nearly a week ago. As of Sunday, fire crews had established containment lines around about two-thirds of the blaze, which has charred over 8,700 acres in the foothills above the scenic and largely affluent coastal town 90 miles northwest of Los Angeles, authorities told reporters. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Investigators: Calif. Wildfires Sparked by Power Tools May 11, 2009
Investigators Say California Wildfires Sparked by Power Tools. Sunday, May 10, 2009. (Fox News)
Thespians recall victims May 3, 2009
Teague, said Smith, taught him the intricacies of wood work, and a healthy respect for power tools. That was taken away from me, said Smith, visiting the theater last week. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
NEC Electronics, Renesas target next April for merger Apr 28, 2009
Microcontroller chips are often used in automatically controlled devices such as car engine control systems and power tools, while system chips control multiple functions in electronics and cars. The global slump in the chip sector has also prompted Japan's Elpida, the world's No. 3 maker of dynamic random access memory (DRAM), to estimate its net loss to have ballooned by almost eight times last financial year. (EETimes)
10 ways to make every day Earth Day Apr 12, 2009
Occasional-use items, such as power tools, are items that can either be borrowed from neighbors, or rented. And, if you feel uncomfortable borrowing from neighbors and friends, offer a trade of some item, or some service, that they might need. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Program shakes up lessons Apr 4, 2009
I like running power tools. It s fun, Mueller said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Tax havens eye uncertain future after concessions Mar 29, 2009
The government proudly cites a deal it reached with Washington last year that will eliminate double-taxation for Liechtenstein's non-financial companies, including Ivoclar Vivadent, the world's biggest manufacturer of false teeth, and Hilti AG, one of the biggest makers of power tools. However, experts such as Florida tax lawyer William M. Sharp say the victory some are claiming over tax havens may be short lived. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Two recent Clements burglaries are linked Mar 27, 2009
Once inside, a number of drawers were rummaged through, and some new power tools and other tools were taken from the shelves. The business is currently taking an inventory of the remaining items to determine everything which is missing. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Employment Opportunities With FOX News Mar 24, 2009
Knowledge of electrical systems, lighting effects and electronics Creativity Familiar with trade tools and power tools Interest in the news and entertainment industry Good communication skills Ability to work under the pressure of live programming and extreme time constraints Carpentry skills a plus. Economist/Researcher, Fox News Channel & Fox Business Network. (Fox News)
The value of value is the new consumer angle Mar 16, 2009
How many hours a year do people actually use their power tools or power washers. Savvy marketers are creating businesses built around the shift from owning to using, as people realize that they can get the full value of a product without shelling out the full purchase price. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
A Better Battery? The Lithium Ion Cell Gets Supercharged Mar 12, 2009
The study notes that residences cannot draw enough energy from the to quickly charge a hybrid car's battery containing the new material, though smaller batteries for gadgets and perhaps power tools should not have that catch. But future roadside plug-in stations (service stations selling electricity instead of gasoline) with greater power pull could do the trick for vehicles, Kang says. (Scientific American)
Charging Ahead: Battery Market to Hit $51B by 2013 Mar 10, 2009
According to , the market for rechargeable batteries could grow to $51 billion by 2013, up from $36 billion in 2008, driven largely by demand for portable electronics and power tools and helped along by expanded hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle production and large-scale renewable energy projects ... But the reality of the next five years is that rechargeable batteries will continue to be the energy storage system of choice for portable electronics and power tools, as well expand new markets in... (Salon)
Technology Quarterly: Adaptor die Mar 8, 2009
A modified toolbox from Bosch demonstrated the potential for wirelessly charging power tools. Other domestic applications in the works include embedding charging pads into kitchen counters to enable the wireless use of blenders and other appliances. (The Economist)
Vandals, Burglars Target Socorro Business Mar 4, 2009
Heredia now keeps his power tools inside the shop chained up. In a three-week time span, his shop has been broken into twice. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Farewell, my Rocky Mountain News Mar 3, 2009
Convergence came after the Power Tools campaign, but before someone in Scripps decided the Rocky should look like a magazine: Stories stayed on only one page, maybe two, and nothing jumped to the back. Then we learned to Twitter and Flickr, to use our cellphones to take pictures and video and to carry our computers around so we could drop and blog, wherever we were. (Salon)
Store Manager and Sales Teammate Feb 27, 2009
With its corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina, CARQUEST Auto Parts is the premier supplier of replacement products, accessories, supplies and equipment for virtually all makes of automobiles, as well as light and heavy-duty trucks, off-road equipment,buses, recreational vehicles and agricultural equipment. Additionally, we distribute and sell tools, equipment, chemicals, paint and accessories. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Amish miracle mantle and fireplace Feb 21, 2009
Plus there are no power tools. Again, we know how the Amish feel about electricity. (Burlington Union, MA)
TheInverterStore.com Releases a High Quality and Affordable Solar Charger for Car Batteries Feb 20, 2009
For instance, you could use power tools by plugging them into an that is mounted on your car battery. And by using the new solar charger you can continually recharge your car battery so you have a practically endless source of AC power at your disposal, no matter where you are. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
POLICE REPORTS: Feb. 19 (35) Feb 20, 2009
In one instance, an estimated $2,848 worth of power tools and miscellaneous equipment was taken from a work van while it was parked outside a residence in the 29000 block of Fernwood Drive ... Power tools, a tool bag and an GPS system, collectively valued at $875, were removed sometime after 9 a.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Monday from an unlocked van that was parked in the 2800 block of Buck Road. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Power tools taken from contractor Feb 11, 2009
Thieves helped themselves to power tools valued at $5,000 from unlocked tool boxes and open pickup truck beds at Harrison son Inc., an excavating contractor based at 102 Newton Bridge Road, between 5 p.m. Friday and 5:15 a.m. Monday, Athens-Clarke police said. The tools included a jackhammer, a pipe saw, a chain saw and a grinder, along with a boat trolling motor, according to police. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bolivia sees profit in lithium, but can it exploit it? Feb 8, 2009
The plant, in a sparsely populated region, is supposed to begin producing basic compounds of lithium, which is used to make batteries for cellphones, power tools, computers, and other electronic devices, by year's end. Government officials think that Bolivia possesses the world's biggest lithium reserves, and they also think that the country is poised to profit big-time from the automakers' push to develop electric cars that will run on lithium ion batteries. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Parking ticket leads to a virus Feb 7, 2009
Page last updated at 13:51 GMT, Thursday, 5 February 2009. Hackers are finding new ways of tricking potential victims. (BBC News -- Technology)
US options after Kyrgyz base closure Feb 7, 2009
DIY fans drag-race power tools. Peaches Geldof in Islam TV show. (BBC News)
Snow brings more chaos in UK Feb 7, 2009
DIY fans drag-race power tools. US fishermen rescued from floating ice slab. (BBC News -- Europe)
Reality bites Feb 7, 2009
Page last updated at 10:07 GMT, Thursday, 5 February 2009. TED on porn, malaria and robots. (BBC News -- Technology)
