Bikers Knees Get Powered Boost
Dr. Irani is a leading physician in rheumatology and cares for patients with damaged hip, knee and other joints, which may need surgical replacement by his orthopaedic colleagues. As part of the rehabilitation of his patients, Dr. Irani has to get the patients moving their new joints and one of the best ways to do this is by low impact exercise, like bike riding.
Dr.
Irani said: "One of the problems that patients voice, is that lack the confidence to get on a bike. For example they would be worried that if they went for a ride and came across a hill they may be happy going down hill but lack the confidence to get them back up the hill, as they do not yet trust their joints. There are patients with blood circulation problems to their legs who have similar concerns." That's where Russell Everitt of Electric Bikes Direct comes in. This local entrepreneur has set up a company which produces electric bikes. The perfect solution to the confidence problem! If the rider is not confident enough to get up the hill alone, they can simply switch on the battery driven motor and it's like being pushed up the whole way.
Electric bikes are by no-means a new concept, but the bikes that Russell has created are a new breed. Incredibly light, with quick charge and long life batteries, they even fold up and fit into a handy shoulder bag to be carried around. Popular with caravaners and commuters, the bikes caught Dr Irani's eye as being of benefit to his patients.
The pair have recently got together to discuss other ways to develop the bikes, specifically for rheumatology patients but in the mean time, Russell has permanently loaned Dr. Irani a bike to help his patients.
Russell Everitt said: "The bike I have loaned Dr. Irani is called a Bright Bike GR-8. It is made of lightweight aluminium and features a Nickel Metal Hydride battery that will recharge 500 to 1000 times. It will travel 25 miles on a full charge that costs approximately 5p. Unlike some folding bikes, the Bright Bike GR-8 has standard 20 inch wheels and looks much more contemporary than some of the other models on the market.There are also tax benefits to owning one of these bikes.
They are classed as standard pedal bikes due to the way they work, which means that there are lots of tax breaks - if they are bought as a mobility aid they are tax and VAT free. If they are bought by an employer, they can claim the tax, national insurance and VAT back, and the user can claim 20p per mile, tax free, from their employer for riding it to and from work." For information on the bikes call Russell Everitt on 0870 345 0775 or have a look at them on the website www.electricbikesdirect.co.uk.
Trounson Automation Settles Lawsuit with Yaskawa Electric General Patent Corporation Represented Trounson Automation in this Transaction
Suffern, NY (ContentDesk) June 13, 2006 -- General Patent Corporation International (GPCI), a leading IP licensing and enforcement firm headquartered in Suffern, New York, announced today that it has settled on behalf of its client, Trounson Automation LLC (Trounson), a patent infringement lawsuit against Yaskawa Electric Corporation of Japan and Yaskawa Electric America of Illinois (Yaskawa).
GPCI represents Trounson in the licensing and enforcement of its patent.GPCI brought suit against Yaskawa on behalf of Trounson in August of 2005, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Civil Action No. 2:05cv355). The parties ultimately agreed to amicably settle the dispute.US Patent No.
5,926,389, Computer Control System for Generating Geometric Designs , the patent-in-suit, covers a machine tool servo control system requiring only a single active processor. We are happy to have reached an amicable settlement for our client, said Paul Lerner, GPCIs Sr....
Trounson Automation Settles Lawsuit with Yaskawa Electric General Patent Corporation Represented Trounson Automation in this Transaction
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Applied Systems Engineering Announces New, More Powerful Version of Its SCADA Protocol Translator/Data Concentrator - Built with Microsoft Windows CE 5.0
Applied Systems Engineering, Inc. (ASE), the technology leader in the manufacture of RTU / IED protocol test equipment (ASE2000) for the SCADA industry and the development of communication protocol translators (SPT4-NET) announced today it successfully completed porting Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 operating system to its newest version of SPT4-NET SCADA Protocol Translator / Data Concentrator, due to be released later this year.This new version of ASE's SPT4-NET will have increased processing speed and new communication abilities. The product is a cost effective solution for protocol communication and is targeted at Electric Power Utility, Oil and Gas, and Water Treatment facility systems that need highly reliable Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment. "The Windows CE 5.0 solution will allow ASE to broaden product capabilities beyond protocol translation to include many new features such as Alarm Annunciation and OPC Server functionality," according to Jack Verson,...
Applied Systems Engineering Announces New, More Powerful Version of Its SCADA Protocol Translator/Data Concentrator - Built with Microsoft Windows CE 5.0
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KUA Warns of Real-Life 'Fear Factor'
A disturbing scene in an upcoming episode of "Couples Fear Factor" has prompted Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) to step up electrical safety warnings to its customers.In the episode, scheduled to air on the NBC television network on Monday, Jan. 31, at 8 p.m. (EST), participants stand at a high-voltage electric substation and receive "minor" nuisance shocks."The reality of what would happen to anyone in this circumstance is far more tragic than portrayed in this show," says Chris Gent, KUA's manager of corporate communications. "This portrayal sends a disturbing message to viewers that playing around electric utility equipment is safe -- or, worse yet, a game. Nothing could be further from the truth."Substations contain equipment that is very dangerous to touch.
All substations, including those owned by KUA, are protected by fences or walls and have warning and high-voltage signs posted on them. An individual should never attempt to climb over or crawl under these fences or...
KUA Warns of Real-Life 'Fear Factor'
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Leaner, Meaner Air Compressors that Won?t Let You Down
The challenge of containing energy and maintenance costs while ensuring a reliable supply of available air is a prime reason why many industrial users of compressed air are turning to direct-drive electric air compressor systems.By eliminating moving parts such as belts, gears and pulleys, direct-drive rotary screw air compressors have fewer moving parts; hence, they are less likely to fail or require service or replacement parts. Fewer moving parts also mean added efficiency, which translates into energy savings. "We were frequently running out of air with our piston compressors," says Jim Cook, Construction Manager of Pick Your Part, the nation's leading self-service auto wrecker. "Now we use 25- and 30-HP direct drive units from Sullivan-Palatek to ensure that we can meet our demand for continuous and efficient air availability."With nine large yards located throughout California, Pick Your...
Leaner, Meaner Air Compressors that Won?t Let You Down
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Hot Trends in Home Improvement — Enjoy the Latest Advancements in Comfort with the Affordable Luxury of Generation4™ Floor Warming Systems by Speedheat?
Atlanta, GA (ContentDesk) April 27, 2006 -- Whether fueled by the proliferation of home improvement shows or the growing popularity of design and decorating magazines, American consumers have seemingly insatiable appetites for luxury upgrades in their homes. A recent survey released by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported a growing desire by consumers for larger kitchens and bathrooms that are fully loaded with the latest high-end upgrades including heated floors.
While heated floors were once a luxury reserved for the rich and famous, times have changed. With recent advancements in electric radiant floor heating and quality companies such as Speedheat? now bringing fine European luxury items to the U.S., many consumers are discovering that heated...
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United Nations Selects Wavecrest?s Cyfin Reporter for Web-Use Management
The United Nations is the latest in a growing list of global organizations to select Wavecrest Computing's Cyfin Reporter Internet monitoring software to monitor the Web activity of its employees. The software will be used for Web-use management at the United Nations Logistics Base (UNLB) in Italy. The UNLB provides logistical support for United Nations peacekeeping missions worldwide. "We're very pleased the United Nations selected Cyfin Reporter as its Web-use management solution," says Dennis McCabe, vice president of business development at Wavecrest Computing. "We think Cyfin's accuracy, scalability and multi-lingual reporting features give it an advantage in the global marketplace." Cyfin Reporter monitors an organization's outbound Web activity and allows administrators to run categorized reports on usage.
These reports are available in eleven languages, including four of the United Nations' six official languages:
English, Chinese, French and Spanish.
United Nations Selects Wavecrest?s Cyfin Reporter for Web-Use Management
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Spatial Network Solutions Announces the Release of NuMap, the Automated Mapping Product Built on the Strength of AutoCAD Specifically for the Small and Mid-Sized Utility
St. Louis, MO (ContentDesk) August 1, 2005 -- Spatial Network Solutions' NuMap brings AutoCAD's robust drafting tools and engineering accuracy to the small and mid-sized utility mapping space.NuMap is an automated mapping and facilities management system built on the 2006 releases of AutoCAD and Autodesk Map 3D. The product provides a utility context and excellent mapping tools on this powerful platform. Functionality includes electric network connectivity management, data integrity verification, context sensitive data entry and domain specific query functionality.NuMap was created for mapping professionals, utility designers and engineers whose needs are closely aligned with producing accurate and complete digital representations of their distribution system. We talked to the users to find out what it is that "they" wanted, which frankly took some of them by surprise.
It is our mission to provide real value through intimate customer relationships and disciplined business/engineering...
Spatial Network Solutions Announces the Release of NuMap, the Automated Mapping Product Built on the Strength of AutoCAD Specifically for the Small and Mid-Sized Utility
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View from the barber's chair
IF you want to get your hair cut in Villefranche du Perigord, a village in the heart of France, you have two choices. On one side of the street is a hairdressers, all chrome and shiny mirrors, a little further down is a barbers of the cutthroat razor kind. But it's no Sweeny Todd style shop more a great place to enjoy a heavy dose of French life. I'd already prepared myself for the visit, learning the French word for short, for a little shorter please and leave the sideburns as they are. Well maybe not the last one.
I was also hoping that there would be a couple of pictures on the wall, like all good barbers, that I could at least point to. But I then had a panic attack as I thought they all might be pictures from the 70's and I'd have to point to something that the Hair Bear Bunch would be proud of. As I walked into the shop there was an old chap sat in the chair with the barber tending to his hair and chatting away. They both turned towards me and said ?bonjour'. I returned...
View from the barber's chair
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Bikers Knees Get Powered Boost
Party Cowboy Hats
What better place to show off your best costume accessory -- the cowboy hat -- than at a Wild West Theme Party. The range of cowboy hats in various shapes, colors and materials makes for interesting viewing in photographs taken at these galas. The Beer cowboy hat, fabricated from 18 pack beer cases, is an innovative example.
Today, there are wide selections of cowboy hats in any hat store you go to. From straw to felt to PVC, cowboy hats come in all kinds of materials. Designs include...
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