Everyday Home Products Getting a High-Tech Upgrade Nov 19, 2008
The central vacuum system concept is simple; in-wall tubing leads to inlet valves strategically placed throughout your home. When it's time to clean, you just plug in a lightweight hose and attachments to get started. (Pekin Times, IL)
Monday night is all right for training Nov 19, 2008
Firefighters must know how to (in the right order) quickly and effectively put on their turnout gear from the cloth hoods that protect their necks to the artificial breathing systems full of valves and meters ... A number of checks on the air level and valves are necessary before putting the tank on in an emergency situation. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Barricaded bridge will open to foot traffic Nov 19, 2008
The building, its pipes and valves are 50 years old and deteriorating, said Angerman, and its pumps are 25 years old. A big problem is that it has no emergency power, which means it could shut down during flooding. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Power plant officials: None harmed by chemical spill Nov 18, 2008
Salem Harbor Power Station tests its valves 10 to 12 times a week, with the air venting within the facility, said Genest. This time, one of them got stuck in the closed position, causing one of the steam vents to open up to the outside. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
A DIY Checklist for Winterizing the Exterior of Your Home Nov 18, 2008
Along with emptying your garden hoses of left over water, you'll also need to shut off the water valves of exterior faucets, so the pipes don't freeze. Additional tasks can include cleaning the gutters and cutting tree branches away from power lines, the roof and driveway to reduce downed trees due to heavy snow and ice. (Pekin Times, IL)
Strong Growth Anticipated for Valve and Actuator Sales in South Africa Nov 17, 2008
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (), South African Valves and Actuators Market, finds that the market earned revenues of $265. 5 million in 2007 and estimates this to reach $668. (PR Newswire)
FEMA: Residents must protect themselves against floods Nov 17, 2008
The valves range from relatively inexpensive PVC pipe to a cast iron system that costs about 1,500. By virtue of a community's participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, it agrees to enforce its flood plain regulations. (Munster Times, IN)
a Lexus that smokes Nov 16, 2008
It's a relative of the unit in the LS460 limo, but fitted with fancy titanium valves and other racy gear has been turned into the most powerful petrol engine ever fitted by the brand. It drives the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic with manual changing using paddle shifters. (The Australian)
Tech.view: Hear the difference Nov 15, 2008
In other words, do audio amplifiers and microphones with old-fashioned thermionic valves ( vacuum tubes to Americans) inherently produce a sound more natural and satisfying than those with transistors and other solid-state devices ... Like many of his generation, your correspondent spent his early years pulling apart the family s crackly old radiogram to dust off the valves and reseat them properly. (The Economist)
Public safety log (Nov. 14) (33) Nov 15, 2008
Metal theft Someone reportedly broke into a pump house at a mill site in the 2200 block of Tamarack Street Tuesday night and stole copper wire and brass valves off water pipes, which caused a flood. The metal was valued at 200 and the flood damage was estimated at 12,000. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
TAT Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results Nov 14, 2008
We also manufacture and sell other environmental control and cooling systems and a variety of other electronic and mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps, valves, power systems and turbines. Our MRO services include the remanufacture, overhaul and repair of heat transfer equipment and other aircraft components, APUs, propellers and landing gear. (PR Newswire)
Emergency training vital to Brewster County Nov 14, 2008
Because there s no county or city building that can house the big truck, it has been exposed to the elements, and many vital valves and hoses have deteriorated. In addition, Santry said that pumpkin-throwers on Halloween night did extensive damage to the ladder truck. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Insurance and farming add up to Guerrant's life's work Nov 14, 2008
"I've always had a people job, Marge said. Nothing's more boring than sitting at a typewriter or a computer and not have the opportunity to talk to somebody; Bob's the same way. Bob was drafted into service during the Korean War, where he served in counter intelligence for two years. It was kind of an experience, real cloak and dagger kind of stuff, but I can't talk about all I did, he said.He returned home after his father died in 1950. When dad died, I was running the farm when the draft was... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Heart Valves Fashioned from Stem Cells in Umbilical Cord Blood Nov 13, 2008
MONDAY, Nov. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Stem cells collected at birth from the umbilical cord may help doctors fashion new heart valves for children born with heart valve defects. The tissue-engineered valves would have the advantage of growing with the child, the German researchers said ... The engineered valves had almost 78 percent as much collagen as human tissue from pulmonary heart valves; 85 percent as much glycosaminoglycan as human tissue; and 67 percent as much elastin. (MEDLINEplus)
Human Nature Nov 12, 2008
Surgeons have been able to transplant heart valves from pigs into patients for more than a decade, but these have a limited life span as they do not become populated by the patients own cells and are unable to repair any damage, meaning they must be replaced every 10 years. For young patients this poses a particular problem as the valves do not grow with the child and so must be replaced frequently ... Fisher and his colleagues are collaborating with a British agency "to develop the technique so... (Slate)
Study: Elderly fare well in open-heart surgeries Nov 11, 2008
NEW ORLEANS - Eighty-year-olds with clogged arteries or leaky heart valves used to be sent home with a pat on the arm from their doctors and pills to try to ease their symptoms ... But open-heart surgery is another thing splitting open an aged chest and putting a patient on a heart-lung machine while doctors repair fragile blood vessels and weak valves ... Surgery is their best optionThe second study involved 8,796 elderly people in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont with leaky aortic... (MSNBC -- Health)
Umbilical Cord May Help Build Heart Valves Nov 11, 2008
Umbilical Cord Blood May Help Build New Heart Valves ... Umbilical Cord Blood May Help Build New Heart Valves ... 10, 2008) Children with heart defects may someday receive perfectly-matched new heart valves built using stem cells from their umbilical cord blood, according to research presented at the American Heart Association s Scientific Sessions 2008. (Science Daily)
September IPI down 1.7% on-year Nov 11, 2008
6%) and manufacture of electronic valves and tubes and other electronic components (8. 9%), it said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
NH TV6070 BiDi Tractor Nov 11, 2008
Both ends of the tractor can be equipped with 3-point hitches, PTO systems, hydraulic valves, and drawbars. Depending on the application, the TV6070 can push and pull implements simultaneously. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Cord Blood Stem Cells May Help Repair Babies' Heart Defects, Study Finds Nov 11, 2008
Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Umbilical cord blood, rich in stem cells, may provide raw material to repair the hearts of thousands of babies born each year with defective heart valves, according to researchers. Cardiologists at the University Hospital of Munich say they are 5 years to 7 years away from transplanting new heart valves into children with faulty hearts, derived from the children's own cord blood ... In these babies, the valves are too narrow or don't close as they should, keeping blood... (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Unpaid workers' jobs may be saved, administrators say Nov 11, 2008
The company, John Valves, stood down all of its 130 employees more than a month ago while it contends with a multi-million dollar debt. The workers have not been paid in five weeks and the administrator, Stephen Dixon, is trying to sell the business. (ABC Online)
Shell's Radical Rig Nov 11, 2008
The robot is an industrial gofer that can retrieve 900 pounds of equipment, tighten valves with manipulator arms and relay video of progress or setbacks from below. At 9,300 feet the robot sub caught a lone shrimp in its headlights, and the frightened creature flitted out into the darkness, perhaps to avoid being eaten. (Forbes -- Business)
Superior Aeration System (6) Nov 10, 2008
Air is drawn in on the down stroke via three intake valves on each diaphragm assembly. On the upstroke the compressed air is passed out the exhaust valve to the air hose via the pivot post to the 1/2" hose going to the pond. The air is released into the pond through an optional rubber membrane diffuser that creates a fine bubbling action in the water.Models range from 12 to 20 feet in height with hub and compressor preinstalled at the factory for ease of installation.For more information phone... (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Wong Engineering to earn more from O&G Nov 10, 2008
Group executive chairman Datuk Freddy K.W. Wong told StarBiz that the group was supplying precision joints and valves, used for subsea oil production systems, to a Norwegian multinational corporation (MNC) based in Malaysia ... The Christmas tree is an assembly of valves, spools, and fittings used for an oil well, gas well, water injection well, water disposal well, gas injection well, condensate well and other types of wells ... Wong said the group so far had invested over RM1mil this year to... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Can an Artificial Heart Replace the Real Thing? Nov 9, 2008
Carpentier, having invented bio-engineered heart valves three decades ago, sought next to create the ultimate artificial heart. His efforts got a major boost in 1993 when the late French media and aerospace magnate Jean-Luc Lagard;re and his Matra aviation group which was later folded into EADS offered materials and financial and technical support. (Time.com)
Circor International Inc. to Present at Robert W. Baird Industrial Conference Nov 8, 2008
Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE: ), a leading provider of valves and other fluid control devices for the instrumentation, aerospace, thermal fluid and energy markets, today announced that it is scheduled to present at the Robert W. Baird Industrial Conference to be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago next week. Circor will present next Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. (PR Newswire)
Pig organs available to patients in a decade Nov 8, 2008
Just outside the envelope are heart valves grown on a shaping scafold from existing muscle cells. Whole organs. (Times Online)
Eskaton home gives baby boomers tools for safe aging Nov 7, 2008
Other features include floorboard lighting so surfaces can be seen and navigated easily, anti-scald valves on faucets and built-in lighting to eliminate the need for floor lamps and their electrical cords that can cause a tripping hazard. It s not just for old people, Gillogly said. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Computer code Nov 7, 2008
Prof Copeland said Tommy Flowers faced scepticism from Bletchley Park staff and others that his idea for a high-speed computer employing thousands of valves would ever work. Colossus kept valves lit to ensure they kept on working ... "Flowers was very much swimming against the current as valves were only being used in small units," he said. (BBC News -- Technology)
Diet Drug Fen/Phen Still Causing Damage Nov 7, 2008
People who stopped using the drug had damaged heart valves up to seven years later, researcher Charles Dahl from the Central Utah Clinic said ... "Valve problems were common in individuals exposed to fenfluramines, more frequent in females and associated with duration of drug use in all valves assessed," he said in a news release ... The valves ensure blood flows in the correct direction through the heart. (Click2Houston, TX)
Fenfluramine use and valvulopathy Nov 7, 2008
Use of fenfluramines for weight loss has been associated with the development of characteristic plaques on cardiac valves causing regurgitation ... Regurgitant valvulopathy was common in individuals exposed to fenfluramines, more frequent in females, and associated with duration of use in all valves assessed ... Valve surgery was performed as frequently for aortic as mitral valves and some tricuspid valve surgeries were also performed. (BioMed Central)
DOJ, State Attorneys General Investigate Drugmakers' Marketing Nov 5, 2008
The Oversight and Investigations subcommittee also made requests on Aug. 21 and Sept. 2 for documents and information related to another patient study, called SEAS, that linked Vytorin to a possible increased risk of various cancers and showed it didn't prevent deterioration, surgery or death in patients with diseased heart valves, as the companies had hoped. "In a normal environment, this would not be a big deal," analyst Steve Brozak of WBB Securities said of the Justice Department... (Law.com)
Mueller Water Products Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results Nov 5, 2008
Shipment volumes of iron gate valves, hydrants and brass service products in the quarter were below the prior year period ... Its broad product portfolio includes engineered valves, hydrants, ductile iron pipe and pipe fittings, which are used by municipalities, as well as the residential and non- residential construction, oil and gas, HVAC and fire protection industries. (PR Newswire)
Slower Flow For Sun Hydraulics Nov 5, 2008
The maker of hydraulic valves said Tuesday it is feeling the heat of the downturn in the world economy and it doesn't expect a recovery soon. As we look into the fourth quarter and beyond, we see business slowing, said Chief Executive. (Forbes -- Markets)
Sun Hydraulics reports earnings increase Nov 5, 2008
The company designs and manufactures screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds for industrial and mobile markets. Reader Comments. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Investors want change: Dow closes up 305 Nov 5, 2008
"This is true -- indeed, a warning from Faith Birol, chief economist of the International Energy Agency, that "In two years' time, 'we could see much higher prices than we saw three months ago,'" if new investments in oil and gas production went by the wayside because of lower prices right now.Sarah Palin made the case in Ohio that what America needs to achieve energy independence is more can-do American ingenuity -- as an example she pushed her own efforts to get The result is, finally,... (Salon)
Mexico Attorney General Hampered Probe of Pemex Rig Accident, Report Finds Nov 4, 2008
Corrosion may have played a part in the Pemex leak that led to the platform evacuation, though Battelle was unable to inspect the valves and wells, according to the report. This is going to raise doubts as to whether we have all the information we need,'' , an independent energy analyst who covers Mexico, said today in an interview. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
EnCana plugs leak from latest blast Nov 4, 2008
"There were [depressurization] valves on it, but in this case, they were not usable in the condition they were in and where they were located," Mr. Boras said. The most recent attack, discovered by a field worker just after noon last Friday, targeted a wellhead and damaged equipment that could have cut off the flow of the well. (Globe and Mail)
In Zorn-LeBeau Chess Match, Campbell Pays the Price Nov 4, 2008
Zorn did not call a reverse or option pass to force the Pittsburgh defense to react, rarely had Campbell roll out on a bootleg -- to ease the pressure in the pocket -- and the running backs were not used as safety valves for Campbell to pass the ball to when he was under pressure. "They were playing two safeties 20 to 25 yards deep, taking away the deep ball, and they had two linebackers playing coverage underneath," Campbell said. (Washington Post)
What do you think of Georgia's new early voting, and did you take advantage of the convenient alternative? Nov 4, 2008
When the last section of the pipeline is laid and its valves are opened, will lead America one step farther away from dependence on dangerous foreign powers that do not have our interests at heart. Senator Barak Obama has done nothing, so please vote John McCain for President and give to our beautiful soon to be Vice President Sarah Palin the opportunity that she deserves leading the nation into the future after a John McCain presidency. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Stem-cell technique may end need for heart donors Nov 3, 2008
Eventually the scientists want to develop the scaffolding so that they can grow different components of the heart such as valves and cardiac muscle patches which may within a decade or so be combined together before being transplanted into a patient. "It would theoretically allow us to make different scaffolds, and ultimately use them to make different components of the heart," Dr Engelmayr said. (Independent)
UK Based Developer Launches the Biggest Ever Property Competition Nov 3, 2008
Great Ormond Street Hospital has established one of the largest paediatric heart-lung transplant centres in the world, and was the first centre in the world to replace pulmonary heart valves without open heart surgery. However, the world class cardiac and respiratory team have to work in some of the most difficult and cramped facilities in the hospital. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Third blast rocks B.C. pipeline Nov 2, 2008
The company says its sour gas pipelines are equipped with automatic emergency shutdown valves that would shut in, or contain, an affected part of a pipeline if a change in pressure from, for example, a rupture resulting from an explosion were detected. The RCMP's anti-terrorist unit, the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team, has taken the lead in the investigation because the attacks were directed at Canada's critical infrastructure, the force says. (Globe and Mail)
Goodyear Signs Agreement with Tredit for Trailer Tires Nov 1, 2008
Most trailer tires are delivered to original equipment trailer manufacturers as part of a tire-and-wheel assembly, relieving the trailer manufacturers of the burden of ordering tires, rims and valves, maintaining inventories, mounting and inflating. Tredit performs these functions and delivers completed assemblies on a just-in-time basis. (PR Newswire)
New MARC facility to aid disabled Nov 1, 2008
2 million building near Country Club Drive and Brown Road looks finished, but some last-minute construction work is still under way inside, including installation of a freight elevator and automatic flushing valves in toilets. The first clients would start using the new facility's computer lab in late November and a grand opening is planned for January, Gray said. (AZCentral -- News)
French scientist unveils artificial heart Oct 31, 2008
The French model is made from natural materials including polymer and pig tissue, which have already been used in heart valves implanted into people. The artificial heart would initially be for patients who had suffered a massive heart attack or who had heart failure, but might eventually be used in patients who are not that sick. (CNN -- Tech)
Chinese advice for the next U.S. president Oct 30, 2008
When the last section is laid and its valves are opened, that pipeline will lead America one step farther away from reliance on foreign energy. That pipeline will be a lifeline -- freeing us from debt, dependence, and the influence of foreign powers that do not have our interests at heart. (Salon)
Fville Council-man works to help neighbors Oct 29, 2008
The project is being funded by a 90,000 Community Block Development Grant and will also include new fire hydrants and add shut off valves for each home. Currently, the entire system must be shut down to prepare leaks. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Mueller CEO dies after cancer battle Oct 29, 2008
Based in Memphis, Mueller Industries (NYSE: MLI) manufacturers copper tube and fittings; brass and copper alloy rod, bar and shapes; aluminum and brass forgings; aluminum and copper impact extrusions; plastic fittings and valves; refrigeration valves and fittings; and fabricated tubular products. Reader Comments. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Hudson school construction project Oct 29, 2008
Low flow water valves and efficient indirect lighting enhance the new wing's energy conserving capabilities. A new heating and cooling system will provide comfort and climate control to future scientists and their projects. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
CE Franklin Ltd. announces 2008 Third Quarter Results Oct 28, 2008
CE Franklin distributes pipe, valves, flanges, fittings, production equipment, tubular products and other general oilfield supplies to oil and gas producers in Canada as well as to the oilsands, refining, heavy oil, petrochemical, forestry and mining industries ... Management's Discussion and Analysis as at October 27, 2008 The following Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD provided to assist readers in understanding CE Franklin Ltd.'s ("CE Franklin" or the "Company") financial performance... (PR Newswire)
Expanding beaver numbers create problem for forestry, farming Oct 28, 2008
Beavers are well-adapted to aquatic life with large webbed back feet, nose and ear valves which can be closed, lips which close behind the teeth and a nictitating membrane which provides a transparent covering for the eye. Distribution. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Denso Sets Up Auto Parts Unit in Vietnam Oct 28, 2008
said Tuesday that subsidiary Hamanakodenso Co. has set up a new company to produce auto parts in Vietnam (JCN Network, Japan)
John Deere: New Products Oct 27, 2008
The large, quiet cab has increased visibility to the front by relocating the exhaust pipe and visibility to the rear by repositioning the hydraulic selective control valves. Customers will enjoy first-class comfort with color-coded controls that are easy to operate and a new optional air-suspension seat. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Report finds Iraq water treatment project to be late, faulty and over budget Oct 27, 2008
When investigators arrived this fall, they found that the manholes and control valves had been padlocked on a principal sewer line by an irate contractor who had not been paid for a small part of the work that was supposed to have been financed by the Iraqi government. Some of the bills were two years past due, the investigators found. (International Herald Tribune)
Everyday Home Products Getting a High-Tech Upgrade Oct 26, 2008
The central vacuum system concept is simple; in-wall tubing leads to inlet valves strategically placed throughout your home. When it's time to clean, you just plug in a lightweight hose and attachments to get started. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Tech.view: Move over, Prius Oct 25, 2008
This borrows the diesel s method of injecting fuel under high pressure directly into each cylinder, instead of into the inlet manifold just before the inlet valves ... As in a conventional petrol engine, the fuel is thoroughly mixed with air before being fed, via the inlet valves, to the HCCI s cylinders. (The Economist)
Do-it-yourselfer Q&A Oct 25, 2008
A. Water pressures of 50 to 60 pounds per square inch (psi) are considered best for homes, although some experts say 80 psi is OK. Excessive water pressure can cause premature wear on faucets, valves and various plumbing fixtures and appliances. It can also cause pipe noises, such as banging, and leaks. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Have a Heart: Marthasville Resident Survives Transplant With Lots of Heart Left Over Oct 24, 2008
Faulty valves would often cause his heart to enlarge, giving him a lifetime of health challenges. His deteriorating condition would require the implantation of a pacemaker with a defibrillator in 2005. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Heart Valves That Grow With The Patient Oct 24, 2008
23, 2008) Three scientists have developed and successful transplanted tissue-engineered biological cardiac valves for children that grow with the patients ... The decellularised and re-colonised pulmonary valves developed by Axel Haverich and his team provide child patients with significantly improved chances of survival and a better quality of life ... The mechanical heart valves normally used in these operations have the disadvantage that they require lifelong blood thinning treatment and are... (Science Daily)
Automakers see hard times ahead Oct 24, 2008
Widespread production cuts are pressuring parts suppliers and led the diversified German conglomerate Rheinmetall to also lower guidance on Thursday because of plummeting orders for pistons, valves and oil pumps. Zetsche at Daimler cautioned, "We will see a number of collapses in some of our suppliers.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
National Grid updates site Oct 24, 2008
Much of the equipment, including electronics, valves, pressure reducing equipment and a vapor-tight room, has been moved inside a small brick building, which helps with maintenance and noise reduction. The windows of this building have been transformed into vents for proper air circulation. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Measurement Technician Oct 23, 2008
The pipeline and measurement facilities include buried pipelines, buried valves, above ground piping assemblies, cathodic protection equipment, right of ways, signage, positive meters, orifice meters, ultrasonic meters, gravitometers, flow computers, samplers, communication devices, valves, and actuators. This position may occasionally be required to assist at other nearby areas. (The Clarion-Ledger)
US investigating Ford tire valves Oct 23, 2008
Government investigating Ford tire valves ... Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood said Tuesday the investigation involves vehicles with the tire valves, including 12 vehicles from the 2007 model year cited by the government ... The valves are used on most new Ford vehicles except for certain types of F-Series Super Duty Trucks and Econoline vans, Sherwood said. (MSNBC -- Business)
State House briefs Oct 23, 2008
By State House News Service. Wed Oct 22, 2008, 11:59 AM EDT. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
