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Rather than an appliance blowing hot air or heating air, we use radiant energy. It strikes an object and the object heats up. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Guy Hands May Get No Satisfaction as Web's Pirates Let Music Bleed at EMI Jul 30, 2008
A company founded by Berliner, London-based Gramophone Co., was merged in 1931 to form Electric & Musical Industries Ltd., or EMI. In 1979, Thorn Electrical Industries Ltd., a U.K. domestic appliance maker, bought EMI and renamed the company Thorn EMI Plc. In 1996, Thorn and EMI split into separate companies, both traded on the London Stock Exchange. (Bloomberg)
Fees increase at county dump stations Jul 30, 2008
They all agreed to leave small and large bags up to 55 gallons alone, and increase only appliance and per-cubic-yard fees by 10 ... Small bag up to 14 gallons: 1; large bag 15-32 gallons: 2; large container 33-55 gallons: 5; small appliances and furniture, including small televisions, washers and dryers, 20; large appliances and furniture 25; and pick up and trailer 25 per cubic yard. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Native New Yorker bringing wings to Yuma Jul 27, 2008
- The city has approved plans for a new 5,000-square-foot M and S Home Appliance repair shop to be built at 2691 S. Lakin Ave. in the Gateway Plaza. - Plans also have been approved for two speculation buildings on Lots 4 and 5 in the Old 80 Business Park under development on 32nd Street at Avenue 4-1/2E. Rameda is developing the buildings, each about 6,500 square feet. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Teradata, Netezza Differ In Approach To BI Data Jul 26, 2008
In some ways, new data appliances from Netezza and other upstarts threaten the standard model for data warehousing long dominated by Teradata and other companies. Data appliances bundle software and storage in a self-contained hardware device attached directly to corporate networks ... It says its data appliances reduce the cost and complexity of managing data. (Investors Business Daily)
Revisting Broadway Past Jul 25, 2008
Once he puts on the original cast recording of the titular 1928 musical (no, thereweren't any cast recordings in those days, but there wasn't any such musical either), the long-gone actors spill out of every nook, cranny and appliance in David Gallo's inventive set to re-create the entire show. Jonathan Crombie is a charmer as the self-abnegating narrator who can't resist inserting himself into the action - a part originally played by co-author Bob Martin. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Alvas in pretty good shape for the shape shes in Jul 24, 2008
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores included not only furniture stores, but floor covering stores, drapery and upholstery stores, pottery and crafts made and sold on site, household appliance stores, radio and TV and consumer electronics stores, computer and software stores, record and prerecorded tapes stores and musical instrument stores. Eating and Drinking Places is pretty self explanatory. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Chester R. Sams Jul 22, 2008
After starting a family he put himself through vocational training in 1955 for appliance repair. He had worked at Stockton Appliance in Stockton, Calif ... Along with his family he relocated to Lebanon where again he had a small appliance repair shop. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Before starting a diet, identify food allergies Jul 22, 2008
Stanforth says a rice cooker is her favorite kitchen appliance, and she makes batches of brown rice and uses it to replace wheat. She makes a brown rice breakfast bowl, uses it as a base for Italian meals, and piles saut;ed vegetables on brown rice for healthy, tasty meals. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Intellinet Server Appliance offers everything, almost Jul 21, 2008
An example is the Intellinet Server Appliance ... However, while browsing the Internet recently I learned that, yes, this server appliance was already available for SATA hard disks ... I should admit that, in general, this appliance was quite impressive in its capabilities and features. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
The affairs of students Jul 19, 2008
ISJ: What s your favorite appliance. Krehbiel: The refrigerator it s something like an estate sale you might find a hidden treasure. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
The building blocks of wealth Jul 17, 2008
" AROUND THE HOME There are lots of cost-cutting measures you can take around the house that the family will barely notice, such as turning appliances off at the wall. "Standby [power] is the equivalent of a dripping tap and does add up," Reed says. She also suggests checking the thermostat on your heating. "If it's above 20 degrees you might as well pour money out the window. Every degree of temperature increases [power use by about] 10 per cent," she says. Environmental consultant Alan Pears... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Environmentalists are turning into religious zealots Jul 13, 2008
hillbillytea wrote on Jul 6, 2008 9:04 AM:" sounds to me like mr clayson wants us to believe that fossil fuels are the only show in town.we wont get completly away from it in my time, but science has proven that we can reduce our dependancy on it.seem neo- conservatives like clayson don't have a clue that the enviormental lobby is part of the checks and balance system that actually forces the issue of doing a better job of protecting the enviorment which we all depend upon.this including the... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
10 Tips:Stay cooland save Jul 13, 2008
This one appliance can make a room feel 6 or 7 degrees cooler, and even the most power-hungry fan costs less than $10 a month to use if you keep it on for 12 hours a day ... Dont put lamps, televisions or other heat-generating appliances next to your air-conditioning thermostat. (MSNBC -- Business)
Livingston's longtime fixture of downtown's retail scene Jul 6, 2008
In 1946, Livingstons added another floor by excavating a full basement to hold its household appliance department and a fur storage vault. Hugh Henry was a master showman, and many longtime locals will recall the frenzied dollar day and anniversary sales. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Lewes, Delaware Jul 4, 2008
Each room's air unit looks like a Jetson-age steel appliance mounted on the wall; best of all, it heats and cools quietly. Our favorite place to relax is the glass block-walled lobby. (CNN -- Travel)
My basement has turned into an air conditioner museum Jun 27, 2008
(And just because a guy can't operate a screwdriver doesn't mean he can't learn appliance repair. . (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Relaxed U.K. slot machine laws could affect betting firm Jun 25, 2008
Home furnishings and appliance makers are struggling as consumers slow their spending. China's subsidized fuel prices worked miracles in the past, but now they are a major policy concern. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Single stream recycling begins in Braintree Jun 23, 2008
In addition to the single stream program, residents can now recycle more appliances and metal at curbside, without calling for pickups ... Any metal appliance, including Freon items, swing sets, lawn mowers (no gas), gas grill (no tanks) and lawn furniture or any metal item that does contain hazardous materials is acceptable and can be recycled. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Final curbside collection of flood debris begins Monday Jun 21, 2008
What will not be collected by the city are tires, appliances and electronic equipment, as well as hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, household cleaners, solvents, liquid paint, pesticides or herbicides ... If citizens have any appliances that they need to get rid of, please contact Complete Appliance Demanufacturing or Vinny s. This applies for both Charles City residents and those from the immediate surrounding area ... Curbside pickup will be 10, and if the citizen drops the... (Charles City Press, IO)
Ford delays new pickup in sign of retreat on big vehicles Jun 21, 2008
Video Home furnishings and appliance makers are struggling as consumers slow their spending. The banking sector suffered significant damage as fresh worries about the credit climate struck that sector. (International Herald Tribune)
Reed's Ark -- How do we earn our living? Jun 19, 2008
Here is an abbreviated list of what people in one of our towns reported about themselves in a recent street listing: accountant, acupuncturist, administrative assistant, administrator, advertising sales, air traffic controller, appliance technician, at home, auditor, auto body repair, auto sales, babysitter, bakery manager, banking, bookkeeper, builder, business administrator, car reconditioner, carpenter, certified public accountant, chef, chief executive officer, CNA, civil engineer, clerk,... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Business notes (June 19) Jun 17, 2008
Viewpoint Creative, a Needham-based advertising agency that offers many unique incentives to its nearly 40-person staff that encourages them to go green such as $1,000 bonus for buying a hybrid or alternate fuel vehicle; $500 a year as long as the employee owns the vehicle; $100 for getting a home energy audit; $200 for buying an Energy Star-approved appliance; $1,000 for installing a home solar water heater or electricity system; $5 per day for carpooling or taking public transportation to... (Needham Tab, MA)
Exclusive Performance by Music Legend Carlos Santana Highlights Samsung's Seventh Annual Four Seasons of Hope Charity Gala Jun 17, 2008
Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Business and Digital Appliance Business ... Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) markets a broad range of award-winning consumer electronics, information systems, and home appliance products; and oversees Samsungs North American operations, including... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
What you need to know about flood-related matters Jun 13, 2008
For rural residents living outside the city limits appliances can be taken to the County Solid Waste Collection site, located by the Floyd County Fairgrounds, for a fee of $8 per item ... If county rural residents would like the appliances picked up, they need to contact Complete Appliance Demanufacturing at 641-330-5597 and Vinny's at 641-228-7260, or 641-330-1264 ... Please do not stack garbage on top of appliances. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Great grills Jun 12, 2008
For Father's Day, what better gift could you give the family than a meal lovingly prepared by you, on your favorite appliance. What's that, you say. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
What you need to know Jun 12, 2008
Appliances and hazardous materials will not be accepted at this location ... Appliances will be handled by Complete Appliance Demanufacturing and Vinny's ... Curbside pickup will be $10, and if the citizen drops the appliance off, the cost is $8. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Galt lawn-watering incident was blown out of proportion Jun 9, 2008
papercut wrote on Jun 5, 2008 9:40 AM:" If her husband was a plumber he knows the ramifications of that hookup and the easy possibility of cross contamination to both homes and the public water supply. How'd they get into that home to check the faucets and taps and assure that no appliances, like the fridge water and icemaker, weren't disconnected if they took that appliance? Or did they just look through the windows? Or did they break in or jimmy a window. The fact is, they were trespassing... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Veterans gather at museum to recall D-day Jun 7, 2008
"It was the most important day for everybody who was alive that day," Gunter, now 90 and the owner of an Atlanta appliance company, said during an observance of the 64th anniversary of D-day yesterday at the National World War II Museum. "They knew we were coming, but they didn't know when and where.". (Boston Globe)
Rebate checks do some stimulating Jun 6, 2008
Some of that cash has found its way to Bilsten's Appliance Outlet at Blackstone and Barstow avenues in Fresno ... And while Bilsten's and Fashion Furniture are feeling a boost, other furniture and appliance stores in the area say they haven't seen any change in business. (Fresno Bee)
Recycling program regulations Jun 5, 2008
Large appliances including refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers, couches, large pieces of furniture and mattresses and box springs will be collected on a special separate route for a fee ... Appliances that contain coolant, such as Freon, must have the coolant removed by a licensed technician and be tagged ... Call an appliance store for this service. (Elgin Courier, TX)
My 20-year love affair with skiffle Jun 1, 2008
Between shows I went busking with an old friend who introduced me to 'queen of the washboard' Alison Armstrong-Lee, a boisterous young woman who could make a fantastic din with a portable domestic appliance, some gardening sticks and a rubber band ... Alex joined the band, at a stroke the average age of the Dodge Brothers dropped by 20 years, and I found myself once again sharing rhythm-and-bass duties with someone playing an ever so slightly threatening household appliance. (Guardian Unlimited)
Community Fest is Saturday May 29, 2008
Hudson Appliance Center Cooking Demos from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at 167 Main St. ... Free family entertainment throughout the day, courtesy of the following sponsors: Boyd Coatings Research Co., St. Mary s Credit Union, Avidia Bank, Murphy Insurance Agency, NETCO Extruded Plastics, Better Accounting Services, Cain Electric, Citizens Bank, Country Home Improvements, Hudson Appliance Center, Joe Schrager-One Coat Plasterboard, L&S Kerrigan Insurance, Law Offices of Giannetti, Hastings & Sousa,... (Hudson Sun, MA)
Village of Driver is up, running May 28, 2008
Six stores in Driver (Virginia Beach Feed and Seed, The Knot Hole Station, The Suffolk Appliance Store, Rio Grande Traders, Shaggy Dog Grooming and Arthur's General Store) are back up and running. "We all took damage, but we're all fixing it and going on," Ken Parsons, of the Knot Hole Station, said. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Daily Briefing May 28, 2008
GE finds bidders for appliance unit. LG Electronics Inc. and Haier Group Corp. are among companies that may acquire General Electric Co.'s century-old appliances division, according to GE chief Jeffrey Immelt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Tulsa students raise money for Picher May 28, 2008
A rash of copper and appliance thefts has one handy man on alert. Budget woes in Tulsa push Mayor Taylor to keep twelve of the city's older pools closed this summer. (FOX23.com, OK)
Trucksville preschoolers collect coloring supplies for Afghan children May 26, 2008
They twice filled a large appliance box with toys and art supplies, and the teachers sent packages to Dudick in late April and early May. What developed was an unlikely friendship between the nursery school students and Lt. Dudick, who visited the school to bake cookies before he left for Afghanistan and also wrote two letters to the children. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
A more efficient US? Energy agency prods only a bit. May 23, 2008
That's good news for energy advocates and states that have sued DOE for lagging years behind schedule on new appliance standards, which could curb the nation's rising appetite for electricity ... "It's never happened before that they've rejected a negotiated standard," says Charles Samuels, a Boston lawyer who often represents the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers ... "We were surprised and disappointed by the decision," says Joseph Mattingly, vice president and general counsel for the... (Yahoo News -- Energy Policy)
Haier reportedly sniffs U.S. opportunity in GE unit May 22, 2008
When General Electric announced it might sell its appliances unit, top bosses at Haier, GE's rival in China, jumped at what could be their last opportunity to buy a U.S. business with a household name ... Haier's chief executive, Zhang Ruimin, told his close friends that "this may be Haier's last and best chance to get into the U.S. market," according to a person close to Zhang, who turned Haier, a loss-making small factory, into a top Chinese home appliance brand over two decades ... For Haier,... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
A stale Indy May 22, 2008
All those billions and all that mutual-deterrence angst invested in the arms race, and the whole problem could have been solved by a simple salute from Major Appliance. That opening blast is certainly unconventional, but the ensuing mushroom cloud is pretty much de rigueur. (Globe and Mail)
BBQing is a favorite summer-time activity May 22, 2008
When lighting the grill using propane, leave the lid of the appliance open in case gas vapors have built up. Never leave the hot appliance alone with children around. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
How will GE plans affect Roper plant in LaFayette? May 17, 2008
Could LaFayette s Roper Corp. see job losses due to General Electric s plan to possibly auction off its appliance division. GE announced that it is reviewing strategic options for its appliances business ... GE is selling out, supposedly, auctioning off all of their appliance business in this country, or getting out of that business, period, Walker County coordinator David Ashburn said. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Why GE Is Dropping Appliances May 17, 2008
If you didn't believe him before, maybe he'll get your attention by selling off GE's century-old consumer appliance division. That operation, started in 1907, is currently the leading supplier of appliances in new housing construction ... Combined, GE and Whirlpool accounted for 46% of all American kitchen appliance sales last year; a combination of the two would raise serious antitrust issues. (MSNBC -- Business)
GE appliance sale would make sense, analysts say May 17, 2008
With consumers strapped and financing tight, it makes sense for General Electric Co. to sell its 101-year-old appliance business, although it may not fetch the best price, analysts said Thursday ... Sales in the appliance business, which posted revenue of $7 billion last year, are likely to decline between 10 percent and 12 percent this year due to weak consumer spending and a drop in home improvement sales and residential construction ... A $600 rebate check is not going to buy a $5,000... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
GE Plans to Exit Appliance Business May 17, 2008
General Electric Co. said Friday that it plans to sell or spin off its iconic appliance business that for a century sold refrigerators, air conditioners and ovens for millions of homes ... GE's 101-year-old appliance business, headquartered in Louisville, Ky ... has been hurt by the housing slump and economic slowdown in the U.S. The appliance division had revenues of $7 billion last year and employs about 13,000 people worldwide. (Time.com)
GE confirms its appliance unit may be sold May 16, 2008
General Electric said Friday that it may sell or spin off its century-old appliances unit in a bid to lower its exposure to the slumping U.S. housing market ... GE's appliances arm, which makes dishwashers and refrigerators, is a relatively small business for the second-largest U.S. company by market capitalization ... The appliance unit, which helped make GE an American icon, may end up in foreign hands. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Housing Ahoy May 16, 2008
General Electric (nyse: - - ) investors are waiting for a saga of their own to play out, after the conglomerate reportedly enlisted Goldman Sachs to run an auction for its appliance business. The stalwart operation is no longer one of the company's biggest moneymakers, but has been one of its hallmarks for over a hundred years. (Forbes)
Analysts like the idea of a GE appliance sale May 16, 2008
Analysts like GE selling appliance operations - U.S. business- msnbc ... Analysts like GE selling appliance operations ... May 15: General Electric considers getting rid of it appliance business, a big part of the company's past. (MSNBC -- Business)
Stocks rise on oil price drop, mixed economic data May 16, 2008
-based appliances business, according to The Wall Street Journal. GE has hired Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to run an auction for the appliance division, according to the newspaper, which quoted unidentified sources. (AZCentral -- Business)
Mayor says local, state officials stand ready if GE decides to sell appliance business May 16, 2008
Louisville Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson said Thursday morning that he and officials with Greater Louisville Inc., the metro chamber of commerce, and the state of Kentucky are awaiting 's next move in regards to the possible sale of its appliance business. But, after a conversation with Louisville-based GE Consumer & Industrial President Jim Campbell, who oversees the appliances unit, Abramson said during a news conference at Metro Hall that he is convinced that reports of GE's intention to auction... (Louisville Business First, KY)
Report: GE getting out of appliance business May 15, 2008
- General Electric Co. plans to auction off its appliances business, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. GE has hired Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to run an auction for the appliance division, according to the newspaper, which quoted unidentified sources ... GE entered the appliance business in 1907. (MSNBC -- Business)
GE May Sell Appliance Business May 15, 2008
The Wall Street Journal says General Electric has contacted Goldman Sachs to auction off its appliance division. The sale could bring in up to $8 billion dollars for GE.. (FOX23 News, NY)
General Electric Getting Out of Appliances May 15, 2008
General Electric Co. (GE) plans to start an auction for its appliances business, people familiar with the matter said. If completed, a sale could end more than 100 years of GE's involvement with appliances ... GE has hired Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) to run an auction for the appliances, or "white goods," unit, which could fetch between $5 billion and $8 billion, the people said. (SmartMoney)
Jessica book sales fall short May 15, 2008
GE IS reportedly trying to sell its iconic appliance division in an auction that could bring in $5 billion to $8 billion. Placing a big bet on the future of the newspaper business, Cablevision announced a deal Monday to buy Long Island's Newsday for $650 million from Tribune. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Redefining a Room: Laundry Room Makeover May 15, 2008
(Family Features) - The average American family does 8-10 loads of laundry each week, according to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers ... Allow 1' space between curtain and appliances for fire safety ... Add shelving and cabinets above appliance area to take advantage of space. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Mac Mallory received the Personality of the Year Award for his 25 years in radio from County Judge Logan Chick May 14, 2008
They were: Trimble Service Center founded January 1986 owned by Mr.Jim Trimble, Adairville Hardware Store founded December 1979 and owned by Mr. harles Davis, Ronnie's Upholstery founded January 1969 and owned by Ronnie Alexander, Barnes Insurance founded January 1969 and owned by Mr. John Lee Barnes, Clinard Enterprises founded January 1962 and owned by Mr. Walter Ray Clinard, King Electric founded in May of 1958 and owned by Roger King, Adairville Feed Mill founded March 1958 and owned by Mr.... (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
English style, modern sensibilities in Covington May 13, 2008
The kitchen is highlighted by a double island and the latest appliance innovations such as an intensely practical microwave drawer. The wine cellar features a barrel-vaulted ceiling fashioned from wood that came from a 19th-century building in Decatur. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Businesses frustrated over vandalism; police seek tips May 11, 2008
On Broadway in Coos Bay, several businesses, including Bay Appliance TV, the Antique and Auction Co., Tower Ford and the Harley-Davidson dealership were each spray-painted with similar tags. It s people that have no consideration for other people, said service manager Frank Pullings at Highway 101 Harley-Davidson. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Appliances become family storyboards May 11, 2008
The handcrafted items, magnetically attached to these Council Bluffs' moms' refrigerator doors, are among several adornments gracing the white kitchen appliances ... Maschio described the fridge phenomenon as a process of creating or recycling family history and outlining degrees of familial affection on the appliance's surface ... Pizza coupons, doctor appointments and a list of household chores cling to the appliance beneath Heitert's tongue-in-cheek "Because I said so!" warning. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
The Two Truths of Tech Investing May 10, 2008
But with servers shrinking and clustered networks rising as the result of a cheap, functional server operating system, astute investors may have also forecast a rise in data storage demand -- leading to market-beating investments in EMC (NYSE: EMC) or Network Appliance. Who will lose. (MSNBC -- Business)
Critic's corner May 9, 2008
Robin Williams, along with Hallie Kate Eisenberg goes the touchy-feely route again, this time as a sensitive robot who prospers, acquires some reprogramming, and falls for the granddaughter of the family that bought him, thinking he was no more than a snazzy household appliance. (PG; runs through May 14). (Boston Globe)
Storage Virtualization Plays Catch Up May 5, 2008
"A file area network consists of a collection of network-attached storage appliances and file servers that are virtualized and for which the data on them can be managed under a single file system," said Deni Connor, an analyst with Storage Strategies Now. "As NAS appliances proliferate, the management of them becomes more complex. Rather than managing each NAS device by itself, combining them into a FAN, allows them to be managed collectively." ... Others take a software approach (although they... (Datamation)
Credit growth data distorted - economists May 5, 2008
The MPC should take the distortion in the figures into account," said Lings. He warned that a further rate hike would increase the risk of a consumer recession. He added: "Motor car, furniture and appliance sales are already in recession, while house price growth has slowed appreciably. " Chris Hart, an economist at Investment Solutions, said he was surprised the credit figures did not reflect the decline in spending generally. "House price growth has been receding for several years and spending... (Business Report, South Africa)
Smart grid could save power May 4, 2008
Most likely, we'll have our computers and appliances carry out those decisions for us ... Envision your kitchen appliances in silent communication with their power source: The fridge bumps its temperature up a degree on one day, and the dishwasher kicks on a bit later on another ... In other words, appliances designed to interact with the smarter grid will adjust themselves. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Smarter electric grid could be key to saving power May 4, 2008
And most likely, we'll have our computers and appliances carry out those decisions for us ... Envision your kitchen appliances in silent communication with their power source: The fridge bumps its temperature up a degree on one day, and the dishwasher kicks on a bit later on another ... In other words, appliances designed to interact with the smarter electric grid will adjust themselves. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
