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    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    * 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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    US options after Kyrgyz base closure  Feb 7, 2009
    DIY fans drag-race power tools. Peaches Geldof in Islam TV show. (BBC News)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    Pa. Maple Festival pays tribute to Mother Nature’s gift  Mar 28, 2008
    Today with modern technology, the maple industry has been revolutionized with pipelines, power tools, reverse osmosis machines and vacuum pumps, just to name a few of the newer inventions. Technology has changed quite a few things today and the maple production business is no different, said Emerick. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Pawns of economics  Mar 25, 2008
    DARRELL WONG / THE FRESNO BEE Power tools for sale fill some shelves at the Fresno Hock Shoppe. "The construction guys are out of work," says Robbie Van Gronigen, who runs the pawn shop. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    The Globe's New Stars  Mar 24, 2008
    China's Techtronic Industries peddles Ryobi power tools at bargain prices in Asia. To pick the emerging stars, we started with a list of 100 selected by Boston Consulting Group from 3,000 companies in 14 developing economies, on the basis of stability and business prospects. (Forbes)

    Silicon Valley finds green in clean batteries  Mar 15, 2008
    Battery technologies target uses as diverse as cell phones, laptops, power tools, motorcycles, cars, lawnmowers and storage for clean-energy generators such as wind turbines and solar photovoltaics. All face similar struggles as they trade off between performance and longevity for different applications. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    Empty Stockings (2)  Mar 1, 2008
    Gift certificate for construction staple gun or 18-volt power tools; retractable measuring tapes and yard sticks (need several. fax machine; Reams of white paper for the office. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Laws to curb noisy parties take effect  Mar 1, 2008
    "That goes for air-conditioners, lawn mowers and power tools if they are impacting unreasonably on neighbours.". More information on the law changes can be found at www. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Shop class retooled at S.F. high school  Feb 19, 2008
    Those power tools were put in storage when shop class went out of style - the victim of budget battles and politically correct policies that eschewed the idea of channeling kids into blue-collar jobs. But the saws are buzzing again at the Bayview neighborhood high school. (San Francisco Chronicle)

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    It's not something you can gin up with spare parts and power tools in your garage. It requires millions of dollars, a safe haven and advanced equipment -- plus people with specialized skills, lots of time and a willingness to die for the cause. (Human Events Online)

    Ford Work Solutions Rethinks What Trucks Do  Feb 6, 2008
    Tool Link, a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) asset tracking system developed in partnership with DEWALT, the industry leader in professional power tools, and ThingMagic, the industry expert on embedded RFID technology ... "That's why we worked with Master Lock to deliver the Cable Lock, a convenient way to secure items such as toolboxes, air compressors, generators or large power tools that may need to be in the pickup box when the vehicle is parked.". (Jalopnik)

    Salford keeping close eye on White's Mill Road open space  Feb 6, 2008
    Because they were interrupted, they were unable to get the piping or their power tools out of the building, and both are in the possession of the Pennsylvania State Police, Anderson said. The officer described the men as white males in their 20s, and the police have the make and model of the truck used in the robbery, Anderson said. (Springfield Sun, PA)

    Astellas, Clarion, Eisai, Ibiden, IHI, Nissan: Japanese Equity Preview  Feb 2, 2008
    Makita Corp. (6586 JT): The maker of electric power tools boosted its full-year profit forecast 5. 6 percent to 45. (Bloomberg -- Japan)

    14-year-old will be youngest to graduate from Montana State (18)  Jan 31, 2008
    Promethea has been learning to use power tools, trying to do electrical repairs, and teaching herself carpentry and concrete work from how-to books. Promethea said she doesn't feel that she lost out on the things that make up a normal childhood. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Single Moms and the Pinewood Derby  Jan 27, 2008
    Having relatives in town saved this single mom from having to go and buy power tools. The Pinewood car was immediately turned over to grandpa. (Suite101.com)

    Energy crisis: New technologies to the rescue  Jan 22, 2008
    cameras, laptop computers, cell phones and portable power tools. As a model airplane enthusiast, I have seen electric model airplanes that can outperform gas-powered models in the past couple years because of lithium batteries. (Winona Daily News, MN)

    Business openings and multimillion dollar expansions on tap for 2008  Jan 9, 2008
    The combination represents tens of millions of dollars of investment and more than 300 new jobs to an economy that also suffered some setbacks in 2007: announced closings of Bosch Power Tools and Metaldyne. It also points to "an economy in transition," said Wanda Yuhas, executive director of the Pitt County Development Commission. (The Daily Reflector)

    Toward Improving The Safety Of Lithium-ion Batteries  Dec 20, 2007
    Manufacturers are already selling or planning to sell safer Lithium-ion batteries for power tools and electric vehicles, with more improvements on the way, according to the article. Title of article: "Lithium-Ion Battery Safety". (Science Daily)

    Red-hot fight over 'green' alt fuels  Dec 11, 2007
    Thanks to growing sales of advanced lithium ion and other batteries in everything from cordless drills to cellular phones, companies such as A123 Systems (which makes batteries for power tools as well as cars) have income they can use for research. "That's a huge leg up," deFlaviis said. (AZCentral -- Business)

    A Win-Win for Fish and Fishermen  Dec 7, 2007
    They also work with dangerous power tools such as huge winches and hoists, as well as heavy nets and cages, all of which can turn into lethal missiles on a slippery wet or icy deck in heavy seas. One other type of lethal missile could be a high speed swordfishes sword running through a fish-a-man. (New York Times)

    Home retailers holiday wish: Boosting sales  Dec 4, 2007
    CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Amid the paint, power tools and 99-piece wrench and ratchet sets, the aisles at Home Depot are filled this holiday season with wrapping paper, snow villages and artificial Christmas trees. "I was a little surprised when I walked in," said Alice Yoder, of Charlotte, Home Depot circular in hand, as she scanned the holiday section for a pre-lit Christmas wreath advertised for $59. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Man cave (59)  Dec 2, 2007
    There are loads of power tools, a few souped up engines, guns, fishing gear and long-forgotten projects ignored in the corner. It s called a Man Cave, a place dedicated to all things manly where men can be men and women are tolerated. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Rains didn’t ‘dampen sales’ during major retail weekend  Nov 28, 2007
    And Jackson further noted a bit of a switch in customer s emphasis, leaning more toward power tools and home improvement (purchases) this year as compared to more emphasis on electronics in the store s previous two holiday seasons locally. It s hard to believe we ll be celebrating our third anniversary here in January, Jackson said. (Brenham Banner, TX)

    In market as in marriage: learn  Nov 16, 2007
    Two hours later I was stuffing my shirts and power tools into the car. That was it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    KV's Super Senior is Joey Campbell  Nov 15, 2007
    My grandpa has taught me everything from learning life lessons to working power tools. He has always been there for me and always will. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)

    Rock climbing's soaring popularity comes at a cost  Nov 4, 2007
    Others are violating federal wilderness regulations by drilling into the bare rock face with power tools. As the sun crested on a recent morning at Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows, a group of regulars clipping on chalk bags groused about what they see as an influx of clueless novices, who they assumed were responsible for a heist of $1,000 worth of equipment. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    POLICE BRIEFS: Pair in black hoods break into a home, try to enter another  Oct 31, 2007
    4300 block of Morning Dove Drive - A safe, video game, 200 DVDs, power tools, carpet cleaner and 11 pieces of gold and diamond jewelry valued together at almost $10,000 were stolen between 8:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Oct. 24 after kicked in a door. Apartment at 4295 Sunbeam Road - A purse, diamond ring, gold chain, prescription pills and $300 in cash were stolen between 6:30 a.m. and 7:05 p.m. Oct. 24 after someone broke through a back door. (Florida Times-Union)

    Legal Fight Brews Over Horse Dental Care In Texas  Oct 31, 2007
    That's because some horse dentists have been using other methods, such as power tools, which may require the animal to be sedated. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Word on the Street: Ideal Saw sees new growth  Oct 29, 2007
    After that the store will carry more power tools and metal-working equipment in its 2,500 square feet of added space. The company has expanded steadily over the decades. (Fresno Bee)

    Q&A with Meredith Garniss  Oct 29, 2007
    Behind a counter sits Meredith Garniss, dressed in the loose black outfit of someone who plans to use power tools later in the day. The proprietor of one of the oddest "arts incubation spaces" in the Boston area, she has become den mother to a gaggle of inventors, sculptors, techies, and actors. (Boston Globe)

    Haunted house good for a scare  Oct 26, 2007
    But Garrett quickly asked, "Why were you running from all the stuff, then?"They did agree that the biggest scares involved power tools. For patron Aaron Fernandez, 14, the biggest scare was what he called the "tin foil room.""We couldn't find the way out, and the [strobe] lights made me feel like I was falling down," Aaron said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Pumpkin artists carving a niche while cutting corners at Halloween  Oct 24, 2007
    Instead of delicate cutting tools, he uses power tools that can demolish walls -- a jigsaw, a reciprocating saw -- for blasting through the skin of the vegetable. "I want it to happen quickly," he says. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Five charged over burglary spree in Vic  Oct 11, 2007
    Police seized power tools, cannabis, amphetamines and a four-wheel motorcycle in police raids at 12 properties in Shepparton, 180km north of Melbourne, and nearby Tatura, police said ... Power tools, cash and fuel were the chief targets of the thefts, police said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Sheriff's deputies chase alleged car thieves to Yakima  Oct 5, 2007
    The suspects drove to a Woodhouse Road location, where they burglarized a tool shed and stole a number of power tools, said Myers. They then reportedly stole a GMC pickup. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)

    Sputnik launched a technical revolution  Oct 4, 2007
    The Black & Decker company got the contract to develop the implements, and later refined the technology to produce cordless power tools for the consumer market, including the Dustbuster. Going digital: Robotic missions to other planets created unique challenges. (Globe and Mail -- International)

    Paying the price for those years of loud music  Oct 2, 2007
    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)

    Toyota denies battery woes delay Prius  Sep 29, 2007
    Last month, General Motors Corp. said it had signed an agreement with A123 Systems Inc., a battery maker that already produces millions of lithium-ion batteries for use in cordless power tools. At that time, GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said the technology could be applied to autos, giving GM a chance to beat Toyota in the race to bring plug-in hybrid and electric cars to market. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Avon Finds New Customers, Reps: Men  Sep 29, 2007
    Avon recently produced its first men's catalog, which features a PROExtreme skin care line, boxer shorts and power tools. New recruiting brochures also picture both men and women. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    VFW, church support clothes drive for Afghans  Sep 18, 2007
    The old electrical system at the orphanage and other places won't support the use of power tools if the Americans had them. The roof of the orphanage has been fixed, and outdoor work such as painting will soon be done, before cold and snow make it impossible. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)

    Burglaries spike in Jackson's Precinct 4  Sep 17, 2007
    McEwen said he has had several power tools and other equipment taken from his out building. Spiraling property crimes in northeast Jackson have some residents considering staking out their own homes in an effort to catch criminals. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Couples await twins  Sep 16, 2007
    We're having boys this time, so he's really excited to be able to go and buy play power tools,'' she said. We have a lot of friends and family that will help out. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Niles Fastenal offers 'ultimate' challenge  Sep 11, 2007
    The One Day Sales Event, an all-day sale featuring giveaways and door prizes, expert product demonstrations, a complimentary lunch, a truck packed with special promotional items and 20 percent savings on everything in the store, including top-name power tools and thousands of parts and supplies. "I'm encouraging everyone who comes into the store to go for it (the challenge). Bring some friends to compete against and have some fun. Who knows, you might end up qualifying and winning it all," Bates... (Niles Star, MI)

    The Dark Horse in the Race to Power Hybrid Cars  Sep 5, 2007
    A123Systems' batteries today are used primarily in cordless power tools. Hybrids such as the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape use nickel-metal hydride batteries that are larger than lithium ion systems, the latter of which can pack more electric power into a smaller space. (Scientific American)

    Thirty truths for young dads  Sep 1, 2007
    10 You are such a dab hand at installing and removing the child seat in your car, you can now do it in slightly under four hours, with the assistance of only three power tools. 11 Your main love interest is Justine on Play School. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Return of the scythe  Sep 1, 2007
    Canadians are pulling the plug on lawn-care power tools and turning to eco-friendly reel mowers and even the Grim Reaper's favourite instrument. ALEX ROSLIN. (Globe and Mail)

    News Analysis: Credit turmoil leads to better understanding of risk  Aug 31, 2007
    He likens using derivatives to power tools. If you know how to use them, he said, they are exponentially better and faster for building a house, compared to using hammers, screwdrivers and handsaws. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)

    6 power tools for planning your family vacation  Aug 30, 2007
    Six planning power tools - Family Travel - MSNBC.com ... Six planning power tools. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Lithium Batteries For Hybrid Electric Cars  Aug 30, 2007
    The company recently introduced them into a new line of 36-volt power tools, twice as powerful as their predecessors. Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by IEEE Spectrum Magazine. (Science Daily)

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