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    Hamilton Sundstrand Lays Off 19 Union Workers  Sep 30, 2009
    The affected workers were involved in assembling and testing jet fuel controls, valves, housings and other products. They were dismissed Monday, but will be paid for 10 days and will receive severance pay afterward based on length of service. (FOX61, CT)

    Rekindle the spark: Relationship rescue for your partner and your car  Sep 30, 2009
    Since the economy soured, 78 percent of adults said they spend about the same or less time and effort maintaining their romantic relationships, according to the BP "Renew Your Vows and Valves Survey." The same survey of more than 1,000 car owners ages 30 to 59 revealed that 90 percent spend the same or less time and effort maintaining their cars, despite the fact that almost 80 percent said the economy may keep them in their current vehicles longer than expected ... "That means that just as you... (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)

    MARSHFIELD FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: Remembering old school days  Sep 25, 2009
    After waiting in line for the trumpet (actually the cornet, which was like a junior trumpet), I put my fingers on the valves, put my lips to the mouthpiece and. a little squeak ensued. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    Town board allows fundraising efforts for pool  Sep 25, 2009
    Estimated cost to paint, caulk, replace rusted valves and repair the filtering system is between 50,000 and 100,000, he said. Fundraising will begin this fall and continue through early spring of next year, Tormoehlen said. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)

    Union sets Thursday 'furlough day' -- or strike?  Sep 25, 2009
    " And I will add one comment of my own: NOONE should be able to retire at 55 with full benefits! Posted by Outside Observer, a resident of another community, on Sep 23, 2009 at 5:04 pmWithout the union, witch hunts like the Pat Briggs case would be the norm, not the exception. Having said that, yes there are mediocre workers at the City, but their continued employment is due to management, not the union. First off, it takes talent to recognize talent, and these people get in the door because... (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    Union strikes in Palo Alto  Sep 25, 2009
    Like one-way valves take advantage of every crisis, disaster, recession, etc. to further increase the already obscene gap in "our" country between the wealthy and working/poor people. (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    Down to the nitty-gritty: spring cleaning begins in earnest  Sep 24, 2009
    But owners of water tanks have been warned to have first flush diverters fitted to prevent the dust particles entering their tanks and damaging toilet and washing machine valves. I haven't seen a dust storm like this for some time,'' the owner of Rainwater Tanks Direct, Darrell Young, said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    MHI to Build Gas Turbine Combustor Manufacturing Plant in US  Sep 24, 2009
    In step with market developments in 2011 and beyond, MHI intends to enhance its U.S. base structure incrementally: commencing with the manufacture of gas turbine core components and assembly, and then proceeding to the full manufacture of gas turbine products and the provision of a wide range of maintenance and upgrading services for gas and steam turbines, including major components such as rotors and valves. Through these initiatives, MHI intends to respond to demand not only in North, Central... (JCN Network, Japan)

    BP asks for more time to make plant improvements  Sep 24, 2009
    In an Aug. 3 letter sent to refinery manager Keith Casey, OSHA Houston South Area Office Director Mark Briggs said OSHA found that BP had deviated from industry standards related to pressure safety valves. These valves protect equipment and pipes from becoming overpressurized. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Top SA inventions  Sep 24, 2009
    The baby died, causing him to think deeply about the need for remedial surgery and the replacement of heart valves. A turning point came when Barnard was offered a chance to work in Minneapolis in the US under Professor Wagensteen, a great teacher of experimental surgery. (iAfrica.com)

    Wade McIntyre: Dealing with pressure  Sep 24, 2009
    A beauty from France, it was stainless steel, double-skinned and outfitted with main and backup venting valves for extra safety ... Mushy little projectiles, tiny split peas escaping after first clogging the safety valves, smashed the umbrella like bugs on a windshield. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    Hamilton moves forward to establish TIF district  Sep 24, 2009
    Water and Sewer Superintendent Tim Schilson said later that the digester lid was removed, the digester was cleaned out and several pipes and valves were replaced. The process took about a week and involved a crane from McDowell Construction, Keokuk, to lift the digester lid, and long-stick excavator from Meyers Construction, Keokuk, to clean out the digester. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    The Billerica Fire Department S.A.F.E. Program urges Billerica residents to Stay Fire Smart! Dont Get Burned  Sep 24, 2009
    Install anti-scald valves on showerheads and faucets. Fire Prevention Week is actively supported by fire departments across the country. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)

    Palo Alto labor union may call strike  Sep 24, 2009
    ruined lives"? After all, even with the proposed changes, city workers will have benefits that no one in the rest of the working world can even dream of. Nobody will be forced into involuntary penury with the benefit changes being proposed. That being said, cc does have a good suggestion regarding a two tier system. Whether benefit changes to the packages of current employees are changed or not, there's no reason to give the same perks to new employees. Social security and 401k's should suffice... (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    Condoms, tampons shielded from tax  Sep 23, 2009
    The industry makes everything from heart valves to imaging machines to tongue depressors, and the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday such industry fees could eventually raise insurance premiums by roughly 1 percent. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Love's labor moves old steam engine  Sep 23, 2009
    To this day, some Corliss steam engines, fitted with rotary valves and variable valve timing, remain in service at factories such as Great Britain's Hook Norton Brewery and Distillerie Dillon in Fort-de-France, Martinique. Story Comments. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Using whats already there  Sep 21, 2009
    In conjunction with the water treatment plant improvement project, a flow control building, which houses a raw water line, flow control valves and two different size turbine hydroelectric generators, was built. However, before everything is turned on, work still needs to be done at the plant s raw water storage area Fairview Reservoir. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)

    Cop back on the job after getting new heart  Sep 21, 2009
    "One of my heart valves was only working 15 percent," he said. After a few weeks of medications that left him too sick to work and emergency room visits where he was treated only for asthma, his ordeal reached its surreal climax. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Cleaning your car can help extend vehicle life  Sep 20, 2009
    Products such as Gumout Fuel System Cleaner are designed to help clean the combustion chamber, fuel injectors/carburetors and intake valves and ports of an engine, which can lead to improved fuel economy and engine performance. Regular use of a fuel-system cleaner is suggested for those who use a low quality fuel to continually clean the engine and keep it clean of any gunk or deposits. (South County Chronicle, VA)

    Where Do our policymakers get their ideas  Sep 20, 2009
    As their culture dictates, the chief opened the valves and invited the people to join him for celebration. Whoops. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Abbott shopping around for pharma growth, analysts say  Sep 19, 2009
    Abbott CEO has been in deal-making mode lately, including a $410-million agreement last week to buy California-based Evalve Inc., which makes devices to repair heart valves. But many analysts believe he. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    Caltrain to return whistles to underneath trains  Sep 19, 2009
    Those complaints continued after the rail agency announced that it had installed regulator valves that reduced the volume to the previous level, with residents saying it still bothered them. After the initial decision to move the whistles to the tops of the engines, it took "a couple of weeks" for the rail agency to realize that it would have to return them to their original position, according to Dunn. (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    Water main break floods Baltimore suburb  Sep 19, 2009
    Scott Peterson, a spokesman for Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, said city public works crews were working Friday night to turn off secondary water valves in the area. Television news reports showed flooding along some streets, with water entering the ground floor of some homes, cars submerged up to the door handles, some residents in boats and others wading to higher ground. (Florida Today)

    Council looks at $1,500 fee for water shut-off valves  Sep 19, 2009
    Wednesday, September 09, 2009. By CARLA REILLYStaff Writer. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)

    Mueller Water Products, Inc. Announces Pricing of Series A Common Stock Offering  Sep 18, 2009
    Its broad product portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, ductile iron pipe and pipe fittings, which are used by municipalities, as well as the residential and non-residential construction, oil & gas, HVAC and fire protection industries. With latest 12 months net sales as of June 30, 2009 of $1. (PR Newswire)

    Preliminary Autopsy: Pneumonia Caused Teen's Death  Sep 18, 2009
    If left untreated, a strep infection can cause damage to heart valves, though this is rare. Strep bacteria are spread by direct contact. (7 KETV Omaha)

    Senate Votes to Allow Guns on Amtrak  Sep 17, 2009
    The are relief valves to dump over pressurization. It's better to have them for typical failures not bullets. (CBS News)

    Tapping Geothermal Energy: New Drilling Method With Fire And Flame In The Depths  Sep 16, 2009
    Pipelines lead through metering and safety valves into the reactor, which is affectionately known as Betsy ... Heated oxygen, ethanol and water are pumped into the reactor burner through various pipelines and valves and mix under temperature and pressure conditions, which correspond to the supercritical state of water (see box). (Science Daily)

    [ more... ]  Sep 15, 2009
    - 1GR-FE includes dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent), which optimally controls timing of intake and exhaust valves according to operating conditions, as well as roller rocker arms to increase output (up 20kW (27PS) and raise fuel efficiency (up 0. 4km/l(3)) - 1GR-FE is paired with 5 Super ECT Sequential Shiftmatic transmission, allowing driver to enjoy manual-transmission-like experience - 1GR-FE runs on regular gasoline (previous version ran on premium) The windshield, made of... (JCN Network, Japan)

    Artificial Intelligence Helps Diagnose Cardiac Infections  Sep 15, 2009
    Endocarditis -- an infection involving the valves and sometimes chambers of the heart -- can be a problem in patients with implanted medical devices. It is serious and can be deadly. (Science Daily)

    Big valve opens big chance in Woodland  Sep 15, 2009
    WOODLAND A Woodland company has created one of the world s largest valves: It s 34-feet tall, 11 feet wide and weighs 52,000 pounds and it may open the flood gates for more work funded by federal economic stimulus dollars ... 5 million for the valves, which are part of a project Chicago is paying for with federal stimulus dollars, Nye said ... Cities across America, particularly expanding communities and urban areas with aging infrastructure, will need valves for sewer and water systems, he... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    The Little Fireboat That Could  Sep 14, 2009
    Of course the Harvey hadn't fought fires in years, and the crewmember assigned to check out the 20 hose valves found a problem. "Got all the way around on this thing and there was just two that worked," Ivory told Braver. (CBS News)

    Awards given for leukemia treatment, DNA advances  Sep 14, 2009
    One was about growing replacement heart valves, and the other was about treatment of muscular dystrophy in an experimental model in dogs. In one case, the potential treatment used amniotic fluid cells, and the other involved adult stem cells. (Fresno Bee -- State)

    Petoskey cardiologist is first to place newest heart valve in Paraguay patient  Sep 12, 2009
    1 Replacement and structure changes of leaky and blocked valves with approaches through the leg and arm rather than open heart surgery ... Shadow wrote on Sep 12, 2009 12:06 AM:" IMO: Well, its not reassuring by any stretch to show a photo of someone wearing a mask. The above article states, The procedure was a success, though Paraguayan law required him to remove the new valve after several days and replace it with the cows valve via open heart until the new device is approved. Does... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    NASA Selects Company for Central Process Systems Service  Sep 12, 2009
    MTI will perform all aspects of equipment operations, including but not limited to: pre-run check-outs, configuring the required equipment, routing the necessary valves, issuing and removing permissive, starting, controlling, monitoring end-to-end and securing the central process systems. The contract begins on October 1, 2009, with a two-year base period followed by three one-year options. (PR Newswire)

    'Tis the season to be swabbing  Sep 12, 2009
    Along with the annual application of ablative antifouling, have the anodes and ball valves checked. Get the topsides polished, too. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Three Individuals Indicted for Roles in Conspiracy Schemes Involving Two U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Superfund Sites in New Jersey  Sep 12, 2009
    NIS is a supplier of industrial pipes, valves and fittings located in Middlesex, N.J.. According to the indictment, McDonald also participated in a conspiracy with the owner of JMJ and other co-conspirators to rig bids and allocate sub-contracts for wastewater treatment supplies and services at Federal Creosote. (PR Newswire)

    Water main issue snarls Rte. 9 traffic  Sep 12, 2009
    Crews were replacing water lines on Prospect Street late Wednesday night when they ran into a snag: A concrete shaft that encased utility wires ran through a cluster of thousand-pound valves they were trying to replace. That unforeseen problem stretched into the morning commute. (Framingham TAB, MA)

    Abbott to buy Evalve for up to $410M  Sep 11, 2009
    Menlo Park-based Evalve will provide Abbott with a presence in the area of non-surgical treatment for structural heart disease, in which physicians use catheter-based devices to repair or replace basic structural components of the heart such as mitral and aortic valves. Founded in 1999 by The Foundry and Dr. Fred St. Goar, Evalve is privately held. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    The Ripple Effect: What One Layoff Means For A Whole Town  Sep 11, 2009
    gadget called a lash adjuster that keeps pressure constant on engine valves, increasing fuel efficiency. Last year Brian Whitfield, a supply-chain analyst at the factory, had plenty of work scheduling orders for raw materials, components and packaging. (Time.com)

    MAKING TRACKS / Find out about sewer connections on Sept. 26  Sep 11, 2009
    Since these service valves are usually four feet or more below the ground we need a way to open or close the service valves from above ground. That s where the risers come in to play. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)

    Pulakos sold, but former owner will still be involved  Sep 11, 2009
    Until two years ago, Hilbert had worked for 17 years at Reddog Industries, 2012 E. 33rd St., which manufactures die-cast dies, plastic injection molds and performs specialized machining of valves, steel plates and other products. He said he's been looking for an opportunity like this. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Stowe ski resort fined $7,500 for spill  Sep 11, 2009
    The oil leaked into a pump station between Oct. 31 and Nov. 3 after fuel valves were set improperly in a resort maintenance building. Mt. Mansfield Co., the resort's owner, spent about $79,000 cleaning up the oil and re-routed the drain. (WCAX.com, VT)

    Companies bid to boot bats in Madison County  Sep 10, 2009
    Wallace would install check valves, which allow a bat to leave but prohibit it from re-entering, at each opening. But because the Strickland House is so damaged from a 2004 tornado, there's no guarantee the 200 bats won't find new openings back into the dwelling they've inhabited for five years, he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    No comments posted.  Sep 10, 2009
    Council looks at $1,500 fee for water shut-off valves. By CARLA REILLYStaff Writer. (Green River Star, WY)

    California Focus: Broken promises could bring fire season problems  Sep 9, 2009
    For years, California has contracted for a standby DC-10 that can dump up to 12,000 gallons of water or fire retardant each time valves open beneath its huge tank. Photos of the plane dumping orange fluid on raging flames in Santa Barbara last May became iconic emblems of the state's firefighting efforts. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Dallas couple celebrates terminal son's birth, then wait for end  Sep 8, 2009
    Though his heart rate was stable and steady, his ashen skin indicated oxygen deprivation caused by malformed heart valves. He had six fingers on each hand, another common effect of trisomy 13. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Local agency prepares for the worst (86)  Sep 8, 2009
    They found that there was a lack in knowledge on how to turn off the gas valves at the schools, and that bus drivers and school administrators had different ideas on how to mange the transport of students. Bus drivers wanted to fill buses, and principals wanted to keep classes together, he said. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)

    Dr. Oz leaving Oprah Winfrey for his own show  Sep 7, 2009
    He's a prominent surgeon with expertise is repairing heart valves. (Disclosure: His partner, Dr. Craig Smith, performed a quintuple bypass on this reporter two years ago. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Injuries and Dismissals  Sep 6, 2009
    Although there are only four returning starters on this side of the football, Hall will have one of the nation's best relief valves downfield in senior tight end Dennis Pitta. Pitta was All-MWC First Team and his career numbers are impressive, having hauled in 159 balls, for 2,072 yards and 13 TDs. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Keeping the water flowing  Sep 6, 2009
    Walker said, currently, there is nothing to keep algae from growing on the valves, which slows the intake of water and requires divers to clean off the intake system when the algae gets thick. The self-cleaning screens will hopefully eliminate most of the problem, he said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Water meter pit construction could start this fall  Sep 5, 2009
    City workers will operate the water valves if necessary and may have to help locate water service lines during the meter pit construction project. Ive talked with the archeologist about this project, said Carlson. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    NATO airstrike in Afghanistan kills up to 90...  Sep 5, 2009
    Mujahid said that when the hijackers tried to drive the trucks across the Kunduz River, the vehicles became stuck in the mud and the insurgents opened valves to release fuel and lighten the loads. He said villagers swarmed the trucks to collect the fuel despite warnings that they might be hit with an airstrike. (The Drudge Report)

    OneBeacon Insurance Offers Business Owners Tips for Handling Power Outages  Sep 4, 2009
    Know the locations of gas shut-off valves in buildings, and how to use them. Additional recommendations are available at the Web site of the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). (PR Newswire)

    Madison smells a problemin old structures: Bats  Sep 3, 2009
    " Evicting the pesky residents is not as easy as just calling an exterminator, Dove said. Bats are federally protected and cannot be killed, only moved out by a licensed wildlife control specialist. "They are the last flying mammal on the face of the Earth," said Richard Wallace, a wildlife control specialist who owns Urban Wildlife Control in Roswell. Plus, he pointed, they eat half their body weight in insects every night. Wallace plans to meet with Madison County officials today, look over... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Caltrain moves to lower noise level from horns  Sep 2, 2009
    Caltrain spokeswoman Christine Dunn says the new regulator valves have quieted the horns to the previous standard of 96 to 100 decibels from all trains. But Dunn says the noise from the horns will still travel farther because they remain located 14 feet higher on the locomotives. (Fresno Bee -- State)

    What BP's New Oil Strike Means  Sep 2, 2009
    The company and its suppliers had to devise dozens of new components and materials for the platform, such as valves and coatings to withstand the searing temperatures and intense pressures on wells that must go through four miles of seabed. In 2005 a hurricane left the platform listing to one side, and in 2007 a mass of equipment connecting up the wellheads on the sea floor had to be brought back to the surface to fix faulty welds. (BusinessWeek)

    Transneft Fights 27,000-Ton Oil Theft as Violence Surges in South Russia  Sep 2, 2009
    The operation consisted of seven partially rusting storage tanks that looked like former railcars, connected by a pipe and hose to a concrete heating unit with tanks, pumps, and temperature and pressure valves. The Azeri crude shipped through the pipe is of a high quality, so it needs little refining and can be processed at simple facilities, Nasirov said. (Bloomberg -- Europe)

    The Future of Commercial Atomic Power -- A Case for Nationalization  Sep 1, 2009
    Active safety means that when the accident happens, pumps must start, valves must stroke, and emergency power sources must start-up ... Under accident conditions, decay heat is removed by natural circulation without a need for pumps and valves and power sources. (Energy Pulse, CO)

    Crocker Park improvements under way  Sep 1, 2009
    The board also voted to shut down the restroom Oct. 15 so that fixtures can be taken out, allowing tests to be performed on the pipes and the valves. Nyren hopes that further improvements will be made to the park down the line, including the restoration and reworking of the restroom so that it is handicapped accessible. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)

    •Nurse considers another trip to share science  Sep 1, 2009
    For eight days in July, the Franklin resident helped teach Syrian doctors and medical students the intricacies of heart valves in open heart surgery. Subscribers, to read full story. (The Daily Journal)

    New Dodge Caliber -- Bold Five-door Hatchback With All-new Interior and Refined Diesel Engine for International Markets  Sep 1, 2009
    4-liter) deliver power and refinement thanks to dual Variable-valve Timing (VVT) and an intake manifold design with flow control valves ... Intake module with integrated swirl control valves. (PR Newswire)

    Equipment can Affect Scuba Diver Ai...  Aug 30, 2009
    There are a number of places where air can escape from a buoyancy compensator, such as the dump valves; or maybe small holes in the bladder. The buoyancy compensator power inflator should be regularly checked. (Suite101.com)

    A simple change could dramatically improve hospitals {ndash} and American health care  Aug 30, 2009
    James M. Anderson, a former corporate lawyer and president of a company that manufactures valves, was underwhelmed by the level of efficiency he saw when he became chief executive of Cincinnati Children s in 1996. He wasn t worried about money so much: After all, the hospital had a huge endowment and its annual revenues were growing at a healthy pace. (Boston Globe)

    Expand Your Brand  Aug 28, 2009
    Achieving social media's benefits--networking, collaborating, innovating, to name a few--requires active participation, says Twitter user Mike Schaffner, director of IT for the Valves and Measurement Group at Cameron, a provider of flow equipment products and systems. "Social media is just like real-life social activities. You won't get much out of being a wallflower.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    City begins budget, tax rate discussions  Aug 27, 2009
    Most notable were the 828 electronic meter reading systems the city has been able to stockpile from the manufacturer and the reduction in mains and valves due to the recent infrastructure investments. Coffee said water well repairs are needed but are likely to go on the 2010-11 budget. (Elgin Courier, TX)

    Natural gas back-up fear  Aug 27, 2009
    And many US gas producers have hedged output at prices far above current levels, weakening the economic incentive to shut valves. Chesapeake Energy, a large gas producer, said in April it would curtail production by 400m cubic feet per day, but instead cut back only 74m cubic feet a day in the second quarter. (FT.com -- Markets)

    Seahawk Drilling, Inc. Announces Completion of Spin-Off From Pride International  Aug 25, 2009
    Other previous experience includes four years as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Pentacon Inc. and 17 years with Keystone International Inc. in a variety of finance and operations positions, including Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and President of the Industrial Valves and Controls Group. Franklin Myers served in many capacities at Cameron International Corporation from 1995 to 2009, including Senior Advisor, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel,... (Primezone Releases)

    El Dorado to get hydropower projects  Aug 25, 2009
    The projects will be made up of in-conduit generators, concrete vaults and a series of valves that change the direction of water flows. The systems will capture energy and send it to Pacific Gas and Electric Co. s grid. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)

    Cleaning your car can help extend vehicle life  Aug 25, 2009
    Products such as Gumout Fuel System Cleaner are designed to help clean the combustion chamber, fuel injectors/carburetors and intake valves and ports of an engine, which can lead to improved fuel economy and engine performance. Regular use of a fuel-system cleaner is suggested for those who use a low quality fuel to continually clean the engine and keep it clean of any gunk or deposits. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    S Korea ready to launch 1st space rocket  Aug 25, 2009
    The countdown for the Aug. 19 launch, however, was again suspended 7 minutes and 56 seconds before ignition due to a problem in the high pressure tank that can affect valves in the first-stage rocket. If the KSLV-1 is successfully launched, South Korea will be marked as the world's 10th country to shoot a locally developed scientific satellite in its territory. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Report: Warner Chilcott to buy P&G's pharma unit  Aug 24, 2009
    BorgWarner to Build Turbochargers and EGR Valves for First Automotive Works (FAW) in China. BorgWarner has been selected to supply turbochargers and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves for various cars and light commercial vehicles manufactured by First Automotive Works (FAW), China's oldest and largest vehicle manufacturer, beginning in 2010. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    ON TOUR / From pond to faucet  Aug 23, 2009
    New pipes, new controls, new batch making, new valves, new chlorine storage has created a much more efficient operation, he said ... Now, the plant operators can look at trends, pinpoints problems, control the filters and valves and all the data is triple backed up. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)

    BrassCraft Tankless Water Heater Kits Result In Faster, Cleaner Installations  Aug 22, 2009
    New Tankless Water Heater Kits from BrassCraft contain two service valves, a pressure relief valve, a gas ball valve option and a ProCoat(R) coated gas connector ... One-piece forged brass valves for simplified installation and complete confidence ... Built-in innovations like integrated drain valves and pressure-relief ports for greater convenience. (PR Newswire)

    State temporarily blocks SDG&E power shut-off plan  Aug 21, 2009
    Dresser Inc., an international leader in the design and support of process control valves (Dresser Masoneilan) and safety relief valves (Dresser Consolidated), is helping customers meet current noise regulation standards. Today, Dresser Masoneilan announces the Differential Velocity Device (DVD) low noise trim available as an option on the Camflex valve. (Fresno Bee -- State)

    Framingham to fix backflow issue this fall  Aug 21, 2009
    Valves to prevent such backflow problems are required by the state Department of Environmental Protection. Last fall, Town Meeting took the first step toward rectifying that problem, approving $173,000 in infrastructure improvements to the farm at 1062 Edmands Road. (Framingham TAB, MA)

    D.D. Williamson settles with feds  Aug 21, 2009
    It requires companies handling extremely hazardous materials, such as ammonia, to take steps to identify and reduce risks by having functioning pressure-relief valves, automatic shut-off valves or temperature alarms on equipment. The provision also requires companies to verify the mechanical integrity of their equipment and piping, and properly train employees to act in emergency situations, according to the release. (Louisville Business First, KY)

    Staying power  Aug 21, 2009
    And with the low-tech operation s myriad array of valves, hoses, boilers, circuitry and whatnot, he s a welder, metallurgist, electrician, plumber and all-around Rube Goldberg. Gnagy generally works 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but said it s an as needed job. (Louisville Business First, KY)

    S. Korea Aborts Missile Launch  Aug 20, 2009
    He said trouble with a high-pressure tank that helps operate valves in the launch vehicle may have been the problem. Despite the North's objections, U.S. and South Korean officials say the two rocket launches cannot be compared, noting that South Korea has carried out the process transparently, and for peaceful purposes, while the North has not abided by its international commitments. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)

    Tuesday Afternoon Pics of MSU Baseball Field  Aug 19, 2009
    Home dugout being expanded Visitors dugout being expanded Visitors dugout View of work behind second base View of drainage system work being done down the right field line Drainage and sprinkler systems in center field Drainage pipes ready to be installed View of right field behind first and second base Sprinkler pipes ready to be installed Water valves are being installed A look inside the water. 1 of 11 photos. (GenesPage.com)

    Teen killed at Fresno gas station  Aug 17, 2009
    One was about growing replacement heart valves, and the other was about treatment of muscular dystrophy in an experimental model in dogs. In one case, the potential treatment used amniotic fluid cells, and the other involved adult stem cells. (Fresno Bee)

    The U.S. Needs a Cybersecurity Czar Now  Aug 14, 2009
    We have suffered a "cyber Pearl Harbor," except that this time the enemy sneaked into all the ships and opened the underwater valves instead of launching torpedoes. Our ships are slowly sinking into the sea, and we are trying to bail them out with a tin can. (BusinessWeek)

    Flowserve books $31.5M in solar sales  Aug 13, 2009
    In late July, ordered Flowserve valves for four of its AP1000 units, which are located at nuclear power plants. That order was valued at $45 million. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)

    Men beware: your steak dinner is a load of bull  Aug 13, 2009
    Scandalously, it's not the meek and gentle fats from sows that are clogging up my valves but the virulent, flatulent oils secreted from the beer-swilling boars that are slowly adhering to my insides. Chicken breasts are, apparently, man boobs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    EVEREST Data Demonstrates Acute Reduction of Mitral Regurgitation Without Procedural Mortality in Patients Treated With the MitraClip(R) Therapy  Aug 13, 2009
    has developed a proprietary system which enables percutaneous repair of cardiac valves. The company's initial products are intended to reduce the risks, trauma and costs associated with current open, arrested heart surgical options. (PR Newswire)

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