State leaders meet to evaluate vog's effects Jun 22, 2008
Elected representatives considered ideas for installing air conditioning in hospitals or air purifiers in schools after they heard of students being sent home from school because the vog was making them sick. "This is going to be a lifestyle change for all of us living here," said Hawaii County Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
A real (local) peach: Farm to plant community-sponsored orchard Jun 21, 2008
They re great air purifiers and by being a sponsor you ll help reduce your carbon footprint. But above all, Chase said he hopes to establish a sustainable local food source for Newburyport residents. (Amesbury News, MA)
Tips for Controlling Asthma Jun 19, 2008
Use professional pest control, air purifiers, allergen-impermeable covers on mattress, box spring and pillows, vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters. Avoid outdoor asthma triggers such as pollen, dust, ozone, and motor vehicle exhaust. (Newsmax)
Is charcoal the new green? Jun 16, 2008
What is ultimately created is a material which, as long as you use it the right way its proponents say, allows you to say goodbye to water filters, air purifiers, dehumidifiers, deodorizers and many other modern-day gadgets for good. The reason is that charcoal has a vast array of cavities creating a massive surface area, which can suck up a whole host of substances that stick to its walls. (CNN -- International)
SHARPER STORES TO CLOSE Jun 3, 2008
In addition, the San Francisco-based chain and catalogue was hit by years of bitter litigation over its Ionic Breeze air purifiers, which consumers said were not only ineffective but also emitted harmful ozone gas. Meanwhile, Sharper Image has produced few blockbuster gadgets since its Razor scooters eight years ago. (New York Post -- Business)
Residents Return Home After Evacuation May 30, 2008
"I have two air purifiers.". Copyright 2008 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
Spy gear goes mainstream May 28, 2008
The tiny undercover cameras available now can be installed pretty much anywhere: buttons, stuffed animals, plants, pens, books, sun glasses, baseball caps, children's toy blocks, wall clocks, air purifiers, calculators. There's even a wireless camera that looks like a pack of cigarettes. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
How to Avoid Cat Allergies May 25, 2008
Using Air Purifiers to Help those Allegeric to Their Favorite Pet ... Air Purifiers for Avoiding Cat Allergies. (Suite101.com)
Kaz issues temporary layoffs to some workers May 24, 2008
Kaz manufactures a number of products, including air purifiers, humidifiers, fans and heaters. Its products are distributed under several brands, including Vicks, Honeywell and Braun. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Sharper Image Wins Bankruptcy Court Approval for Sale of Assets in Auction May 15, 2008
The 31-year-old retailer, which sells household gadgets from air purifiers to car-navigation systems, filed for bankruptcy saying it planned to close about half of its 184 stores while reorganizing ... has said it lost more than $135 million since early 2005, partly because of over Ionic Breeze air purifiers and tightening credit markets. (Bloomberg -- US)
Sears struggles for relevancy May 3, 2008
Since December, the magazine has selected Kenmore air purifiers, electric ranges, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners and dishwashers as top in value and quality. "I've always liked their appliances," said Nickel, who said Sears was the only department store around when he was growing up in Eureka, Calif. (AZCentral -- Business)
Vendors, attendees enjoy show Apr 15, 2008
James and Dinah Woodam of Enviro-Kleen were among the vendors, offering air purification machines, portable air purifiers and water softeners. The vendors from Midland City said expo-goers had shown considerable interest in their booth. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Ion power: Consumers inundated with ionic hair dryers, air purifiers ... Apr 14, 2008
Ion power: Consumers inundated with ionic hair dryers, air purifiers ... Ionic air purifiers work roughly the same way, with negative ions attaching to smoke and dust particles that are, in turn, attracted to positively charged plates and filters ... And ionic air purifiers create ozone as an unwanted byproduct when ionizing the air, according to Bob Markovich, home and yard editor for Consumer Reports magazine. (Montana Standard, MT)
How to Handle Spring Allergies Apr 12, 2008
Air purifiers are widely available and can really cut down on the amount of allergens in your home. They come in all sizes and can help filter the air for you and your child. (Suite101.com)
Sharper Image Boss Quits Apr 11, 2008
The company's been battered since 2004 by waning interest in its hodgepodge of mostly high-tech novelty items which range from remote-controlled helicopters to massage chairs to chef's knives and bruised by a legal fight it lost over its top-selling line of "Ionic Breeze" air purifiers. The legal battle was triggered by a Consumer Reports article that reported the purifiers were ineffective. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Sharper Image Eyed By Ex-Chair Apr 11, 2008
Sharper Image sells high-tech novelty items such as massage chairs and air purifiers. The firm's decline began earlier this decade when concerns were raised over the effectiveness of its popular Ionic Breeze product, which promised to purify the air in people's homes. (New York Post -- Business)
VA staff spent $2.6b on agency credit cards Apr 7, 2008
Many of the purchases at Sharper Image and other stores included clocks for low-vision veterans, humidifiers, air purifiers, alarm devices, and basic planner products, he said. Smith said all the casino hotel expenditures in 2007 were for conferences and related expenses. (Boston Globe)
Bank donates $635 to Kingston Hill Academy Apr 5, 2008
The school already has air purifiers in two other classrooms for students who also suffer from asthma. "Part of the mission of our school is to tend to the individual needs of our students," said Marusczak. (Westerly Sun, RI)
RC board hires engineer to roof high school Apr 4, 2008
The board also approved the purchase of 14 air purifiers for use in upper A-wing classrooms. The majority of the roof leaks were in this area. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Big Isle weighs evacuations Mar 28, 2008
National park and volcano observatory officials said they would also evacuate if necessary, but "safe haven" buildings with air purifiers would allow essential personnel to stay ... Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando said certain buildings are set up with air purifiers as "safe havens" for essential personnel. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Silent Tiny Cooling Systems Made For Laptop Computers, Other Devices Mar 21, 2008
20, 2008) Engineers harnessing the same physical property that drives silent household air purifiers have created a miniaturized device that is now ready for testing as a silent, ultra-thin, low-power and low maintenance cooling system for laptop computers and other electronic devices. See also. (Science Daily)
Propping up the bar - US drinkers 'act' to beat smoking ban Mar 9, 2008
If bars would simply put in air purifiers like many bars here (it is still legal to smoke in bars here), and in Europe, there would really be no problem. A bar equipped with a good air purification system is probably healthier than breathing city smog. (BBC News -- Health)
Sharper Image wants to close 96 stores Mar 8, 2008
In its heyday, Sharper Image became well known for its sales of high-end air purifiers. Negative reviews of the company's Ionic Breeze air purifier, followed by a failed libel challenge, reportedly contributed to the company's fall. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Sharper Image seeks closeout sale Mar 6, 2008
Due to "severe liquidity restraints" caused in part by lawsuits over air purifiers it sold and tightening credit by vendors and suppliers, Sharper Image said it needs to liquidate the merchandise at these stores as soon as possible. The retailer argued that the store-closing sales will "dramatically reduce the costs" associated with the underperforming stores. (AZCentral -- Business)
Nanotech struggles to grow up in the Chicago area Mar 6, 2008
Despitethe disappointment, nanotechnology in fact has begun to reach into citizens lives through products as diverse as flash drivers, window cleaners, air purifiers, sunscreens andbath and sports towels. The nascence of nanotech companies in the Chicago area during the last decade has built one of the biggest nano hubs in the U.S., industry leaders, analysts and other experts say. (Medill Reports, IL)
Worthless gift cards Feb 28, 2008
Sharper Image, purveyor of , , and air purifiers, recently said is "" of gift cards as part of its filing for. Sharper image promises to update the situation in mid-March. (USA Today -- Tech)
Sharper Image files Chapter 11 bankruptcy Feb 22, 2008
Sharper Image (Nasdaq: SHRP) is noted for products like air purifiers, stereo speakers and other electronics, massage chairs and fitness equipment. Related Industry News. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Sharper Image seeks bankruptcy protection Feb 22, 2008
Sharper Image Corp., the iconic San Francisco retail chain known for selling R2-D2 interactive droids, vacuuming robots and air purifiers, has filed for bankruptcy protection, the nadir of a long descent sparked by a critical review of its hottest product. The company was a consumer phenomenon in its heyday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
2 retailers bankrupt after sales declines Feb 21, 2008
A customer looks at air purifiers at a Sharper Image in New York. Sharper Image Corp. plans to close 90 of its 184 stores as soon as possible after it sells their inventories. (Boston Globe)
Retailer Loses Edge Feb 21, 2008
February 21, 2008 -- Sharper Image filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, hit by weak holiday demand for its high-tech gadgets and years of bitter litigation over its Ionic Breeze air purifiers ... Sales of the company's Ionic Breeze air purifiers plummeted after consumer groups alleged they were not only ineffective but also emitted harmful ozone gas. (New York Post -- Business)
Sharper Image files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Feb 20, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) Sharper Image , the store and catalog retailer whose products include air purifiers and massage chairs, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, saying declining sales and three straight years of losses led to a shortage of liquidity. The company filed for protection late Tuesday with the U.S. bankruptcy court in Wilmington, Del. (USA Today -- Money)
Water beneath Watertown preschool is contaminated Feb 16, 2008
Union Street Realty Trust authorized GZA to install indoor air purifiers in the school, according to reports. But Snay reports that no one will be at risk from the investigation results. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Where the Boys Aren't Feb 15, 2008
4) "She snaps at my wife." 5) "She has every right to do what she wants, as long as it doesn't affect us." Defendant's arguments: 1) She bought two air purifiers to control the smoke. 2) She opens her windows to ventilate the apartment. (Slate)
North Texas toddler home after stem cell transplant Feb 12, 2008
Mrs. Ledbetter and her husband, John, equipped the family home with air purifiers, a new heating and air-conditioning system and dust-free air ducts all to protect Caden's fragile immune system. There will be almost daily doctor visits, as Caden continues special radiation treatments for cancer. (KHOU.com, TX)
Air purifiers draw scrutiny Jan 30, 2008
These devices, such as Zontec Perfect Air 100 and Jenesco FM-1 air purifiers, can be purchased from a variety of Web sites ... Manufacturers of both types of air purifiers - ozone and ionic - say that the machines are safe when used properly, and that further research is needed to understand their impact ... The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, which has jurisdiction over residential air purifiers, hasn't set ozone limits for such devices. (AZCentral -- Business)
Smoke free Illinois begins in 2008 Dec 27, 2007
Basile said they currently operate air purifiers whenever there is smoke in the building, but after Jan. 1, ashtrays will not be made available to the customers. (BCR photo/Jessica Gray). (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Dumbest Business Moments Dec 24, 2007
The company apologised to its customers and offered free repairs for 1,80,000 such toilets featuring heated seats, air purifiers, blow driers and water sprayers. The apology came after three such seats caught fire. (India Times)
Mixed local views on proposed smoking ban Dec 7, 2007
Olivera's, Gregory's and other places with smoking sections have air purifiers and smoke eaters in place to help make it pleasant for both smokers and non-smokers. I am sure most restaurants that care about their patrons will do the same thing, Biella said of having smoke filtering systems. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Cigar smoke odor permeates pizzeria Nov 28, 2007
Frank Coglitore, the cigar shop owner, has two air purifiers attached to ceiling fans and an exhaust fan that totally circulates the air every two minutes. The exhaust fan, he said, is located at the far side of the building, away from the pizza shop. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Hunter Fan recalls humidifiers Nov 15, 2007
Based in Memphis, Hunter sells ceiling and portable fans, air purifiers, humidifiers and thermostats. Related Industry News. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Toxic Gas In FEMA Units, Tests Show Nov 13, 2007
She said that fresh air and the use of two donated air purifiers had eased their symptoms over the summer, but they returned recently when they began using the heat again. "Everyone's waking up with sore throats again," she said. (NBC 11, CA)
Trades shoo Big Island vog Nov 10, 2007
The Hilo center, which is run by the state Department of Education and sees about 1,500 students each year, did not need to turn on air purifiers that it uses about once every semester to prevent exposure to toxics in vog haze, which can cause eye, nose and throat irritation, she said. The vog "spiked up to levels that should be concerning and then backed down to levels that were acceptable," said David Rizor, principal of Volcano School of Arts and Sciences, a 146-student public charter school... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Consumer Reports Finds Filter-Based Air Purifiers are Better Choice for Consumers Nov 6, 2007
Whirlpool Whispure is CR's top-rated, portable filter purifier; Two ozone generators deemed Not Acceptable YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In its latest tests of air purifiers, Consumer Reports' experts concluded that products that draw air through fabric filters are among the most effective at removing dust and smoke ... Consumer Reports tested portable air purifiers, furnace filters, and professionally-installed whole-house purifiers, as well as two portable ozone generators... (PR Newswire)
Remodeling or Rebuilding: Protect Yourself From Allergy Eruptions Nov 5, 2007
The use of air purifiers can also help. Close any air vents that are in the work area because that'll keep it from getting into your duct work, says Hicks. (RealtyTimes)
More of this story Nov 1, 2007
A second classroom received a great deal of smoke, and the air quality was thus poor (the Sylmark Company donated 25 air purifiers to the school Tuesday morning to help clean the classroom's air). A computer lab and another classroom were also damaged at Webster. (Malibu Times, CA)
Windblown soot, gas and dust pose threats Oct 23, 2007
Singh Rhodes said she went to a Home Depot at 8 a.m. to buy air purifiers, but found the shelves empty. She persuaded a manager to sell her three floor models. (Los Angeles Times)
Dim Prospects for Sharper Image Oct 20, 2007
Prompting the swoon was the refusal by a federal court judge to approve the proposed settlement in a class action over Sharper Image's air purifiers ... Historically, Sharper Image has relied on one blockbuster product to drive sales, from Razor scooters in the 1990s to the Ionic Breeze air purifiers earlier this decade ... He is asking for plaintiffs to receive full refunds for their Sharper Image air purifiers, which sold for between $300 and $499 each. (MSNBC -- Business)
SA protesters rally over Tas pulp mill Oct 7, 2007
"Why are we approving big developments that are going to increase Australia's greenhouse gas emissions by two per cent and logging native forests, which are the natural air purifiers ... "What we need to be doing is cutting greenhouse gases and planting trees. " Ms Hanson-Young told the rally the issue had shown both the Liberal and Labor parties to be "climate change frauds". "They don't really care, or they don't really understand, and they're not taking seriously the issues of climate... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Mintek aims for plant to produce gold catalyst Sep 29, 2007
Gold catalyst, which can be used in gas masks and air purifiers to remove carbon monoxide, might generate additional demand of 10 tons, or about 320 000 ounces, of gold a year, David Hodgson, AngloGold Ashanti's former chief operating officer, told a conference in February. A final decision on the new plant, which would probably be built in Johannesburg and would have the capacity to process several tons of gold, would be made by the end of next year, Jourdan said. (Business Report, South Africa)
State bans indoor ozone air purifiers due to health effects Sep 28, 2007
The state has banned widely used indoor ozone air purifiers, saying the devices aggravate many of the problems their advertisements claim to relieve ... "Consumers bought these devices hoping to reduce suffering for themselves or a loved one, only to make the situation worse."Ozone, the primary component in smog, is produced intentionally by some air purifiers, and is produced as a byproduct of electronics in others ... "God gave humans these air purifiers, and you should not take away that... (Fresno Bee -- State)
State bans in-home ozone air purifiers Sep 28, 2007
By Janet Wilson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer September 28, 2007 The California Air Resources Board on Thursday banned popular in-home ozone air purifiers, saying studies have found that they can worsen conditions such as asthma that marketers claim they help to prevent. The regulation, which the board said is the first of its kind in the nation, will require testing and certification of all types of air purifiers ... An estimated 2% of the state's households have one of the so-called ozone... (Los Angeles Times)
High prices for metals prompt reopening of long-closed pits Sep 23, 2007
The trailers, however, were found to be tainted with formaldehyde, prompting the installation of air purifiers. Freeport spokesman Pete Faur said the problem has been corrected. (AZCentral -- Business)
Despite doubts, air cleaners are big business Sep 16, 2007
Air purifiers for sale last week at a Sharper Image store in the Natick Collection mall ... Tringale said the only clinically tested air purifiers are those with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. (Boston Globe)
Morenci mine trailers to get air purifiers Aug 29, 2007
- The owner of an eastern Arizona copper mine says it will install air purifiers in trailers used as temporary housing to cut the level of formaldehyde inside the units ... The company says air purifiers have been proven effective at cutting the levels of formaldehyde, which is a suspected carcinogen and known irritant. (AZCentral -- Business)
Owner of Morenci mine to put air purifiers in house trailers Aug 29, 2007
MORENCI - The owner of an eastern Arizona copper mine says it will install air purifiers in trailers used as temporary housing to cut the level of formaldehyde inside the units ... The company says air purifiers have been proven effective at cutting the levels of formaldehyde, which is a suspected carcinogen and known irritant. (AZCentral -- News)
Sharper Image Claims Reimbursing Customers Will Cause Bankruptcy Aug 16, 2007
At a final fairness hearing today, U.S. District Judge Cecilia Altonaga must weigh Sharper Image's financial health against the demands of various plaintiff groups and attorneys general who want customers compensated for $300 air purifiers they say were ineffective. An estimated 3 million consumers have purchased the San Francisco-based company's Ionic Breeze purifiers since 1999. (Law.com)
World's largest activated carbon plant planned Aug 4, 2007
It is similar to the activated carbon that is used in water and air purifiers. ADA-ES did not say how much activated carbon is currently produced, but said it expects an additional 400 million pounds a year will be needed by 2010, and up to a billion pounds per year by 2012 to 2015. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
A Small-Mirror Image of Sharper Image Aug 4, 2007
Products include global-positioning systems, cameras, watches, and yes, air purifiers. The Ionic Breeze was one of Thalheimer's hits at Sharper Image, comprising an estimated 40% of sales at one point. (BusinessWeek)
A glimpse into the future of our aging nation Jul 31, 2007
Elliot Lake is a prime target for door-to-door salesmen peddling $4,500 air purifiers, telemarketers promising free trips to tropical climes and spammers posing as wealthy Nigerian generals looking for a nice Canadian to take a few million dollars off their hands. "They blanket this community," says John Gagnon, seniors' issues officer with the OPP. "A lot of the seniors around here come from a generation when you took a person at their word, when a handshake was as good as a contract.". (Globe and Mail)
* Business leaders discuss branding at Taipei forum Jun 23, 2007
Its product portfolios go from massage chairs and air purifiers to health supplements and treadmills. Osim now operates a wide point-of-sales network with more than 1,100 outlets in more than 28 countries in Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, the UK and North America. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Space station computers partially back on line Jun 16, 2007
Two other primary systems, which control navigation and operate life support systems like an oxygen generator and air purifiers, remained shut down. The station, a project of 16 nations, has backup systems for life support and the shuttle has been firing its control jets to help the space station maintain proper orbit. (Scientific American)
Chain hopes dads will make it better Jun 16, 2007
The purveyor of air purifiers, massage chairs and nose-hair trimmers loves Father's Day, its second-most-important sales-generating holiday ... Its Ionic Breeze air purifiers were a huge hit for the company, and by 2004 accounted for 40% of sales. (Los Angeles Times)
NASA trying to repair space station system failure Jun 15, 2007
" Flight directors have told the crew to cut power to non-critical equipment such as lighting, to conserve electricity and fuel in case the shuttle's mission to the space station is extended. In the worst-case scenario, the three astronauts aboard the station, including NASA's newly-arrived Clayton Anderson, could leave in the escape ship, a Russian Soyuz capsule. As a precaution, the Soyuz was put on battery power on Wednesday for seven hours before one primary and one auxiliary computer system... (ABC News Online, Australia -- Sci-Tech)
Gold within grasp and gasp Jun 14, 2007
Vulnerable athletes can also be protected by reducing the acclimatisation time they spend in Beijing before competing, modifying when and where they train, and providing aids such as face masks and air purifiers. These and other options - some sport-specific, some of value to all Australian competitors - will be considered by sports physicians at a series of workshops to be held in Canberra later this month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Thelen Reid Partner 'Ambushes' Class Certifications With Private Eyes' Help Jun 13, 2007
In April, Aronoff's line of attack paid off big when Northern District of California Judge Marilyn Hall Patel refused to certify a class of more than 77,000 California consumers who purchased air purifiers from a company called Oreck Direct. "The conduct in this action does not look good, does not sound good, and does not smell good. In fact, it reeks," Patel concluded in a scathing four-page ruling. (Law.com)
