Designing Dart Oct 29, 2008
They produced metal measuring tapes, plastic key holders and dog tags for the military. In 1959, while at a trade show, the Darts discovered polystyrene foam food containers and they saw the future of their business. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The Durant Fire Department spent Friday at the fire training center at Kiamichi Tech Center practicing trench rescue. Shown are the firemen learning how to properly secure the walls of a trench. Oct 14, 2008
Members of the Durant Fire Department traded the water hoses and fire suits for measuring tapes and hammers Friday to participate in real-world trench collapse scenario, a training course at the fire training center at Kiamichi Technology Center. If someone gets trapped in a trench, they will have the expertise to go in and make a rescue in the safest manner possible, said John Vietta, Durant Fire Department member and OSU fire service trainer. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Going, going ... : Stimson Lumber Co. prepares for auction at shuttered mill Oct 14, 2008
As Benson continued his farewell tour and disappeared among the idle equipment, three men appeared wearing hard-worn work boots and carrying measuring tapes. They had come from Hall on a specific quest to see if the mill's planer could be retrofitted for their employer, Big Sky Shavings. (Missoulian, MT)
Wal-Mart acting on shifts in consumer spending Sep 5, 2008
For the show category -- Fleming use the example of hammers and measuring tapes -- the company keeps a limited line in stock. That's a change from a few years ago, when Wal-Mart tried to keep a full range of products in all categories. (BusinessWeek)
Spray-On Condoms: Still a Hard Sell Aug 22, 2008
In 2001 he developed an online condom adviser, which provides printable measuring tapes and instructions to help men determine which condom, out of all the brands available in Germany, will fit the best. According to Krause, more than 300,000 people have used the free service. (Time.com)
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While there on Thursday, students mostly focused on the siding at the home, often using tools such as hammers, saws and measuring tapes. Along with learning more about Wyandotte County, the students also learned more about each other because of M1 Community Service Day. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Putting the brakeson giraffe women May 21, 2008
The Sunday television magazine programs provided plenty of gratuitous shots of short skirts and female thighs as presenters wielding measuring tapes marvelled over the 110-plus centimeter legs of the "Grid Girls". These giraffe-like women, ranging in height from 1. (Asia Times Online)
Legi, Bantul's earthen ware stove maker May 2, 2008
Legi's earthen stoves are uniform in size and shape, yet she uses no measuring tapes. "I just rely on my feeling and touch. I've memorized everything about this product since I was a child," Legi said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
New Ikea opens near Cincinnati Mar 25, 2008
Customers will also have free use of measuring tapes, a personal furniture consultant and three types of shopping carts. The Sweden-based store also boasts a 350-seat restaurant that will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
FB | NFL hopefuls feature at SU's Pro Day Mar 19, 2008
Each scout came with his own stopwatch and measuring tapes - a New York Giants scout and Indianapolis Colts scout patrolled the finish line of the 40-yard dash - and SU players reported impressive results. Davis said he was in the low 4. (Daily Orange, NY)
Guest Column: On the run again! Mar 15, 2008
Items needed are: 50 hurdles, 8-10 shot puts, 8-10 discuses, 8-10 starting blocks, 3 javelins and smaller items such as measuring tapes, starting guns and stop watches. If you are interested in purchasing or donating an item to the SCTA, please contact us. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Empty Stockings (2) Mar 1, 2008
Gift certificate for construction staple gun or 18-volt power tools; retractable measuring tapes and yard sticks (need several. fax machine; Reams of white paper for the office. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
More of this story Feb 13, 2008
And signs of progress could be seen throughout the room - measuring tapes, threaded bobbins, elastic and more filled boxes on top of sewing tables. "We are almost finished," Palmore said. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
COLLEGE BRIEFS Feb 12, 2008
Knitting needles, scissors, yarn, measuring tapes and tote bags are needed for these beginning knitters. For more information, contact Linda Woodward at lwoodward@lonestar. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Volunteers work to finish house, fulfill dying boy's wish Dec 19, 2007
Yesterday morning, a swarm of men wielding power drills, measuring tapes and caulking guns worked in the front room of the house while dozens more labored upstairs. Spanish-speaking workmen stood on stilts to spread spackle high on a wall. (SunSpot.net)
Health check for Karimunjawa's coral reefs Nov 27, 2007
On the seabed, 100-m string lines are fixed for the tagging, which are made more noticeable with white measuring tapes. Along these tapes, divers are required to observe coral reefs, invertebrates and fish. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Fireproofed: Stringent building and landscaping standards credited with saving homes from Calif. blazes Nov 15, 2007
The fire department in Rancho Santa Fe scrutinizes plans for every tree and bush and sends inspectors with measuring tapes to make sure its orders are obeyed. Trees and bushes must be a certain distance from the house and cannot exceed a certain height. (Carroll County Times)
Home saved from fire -- against owner's will Nov 1, 2007
The fire department in Rancho Santa Fe, whose past residents include Bing Crosby and Howard Hughes, scrutinizes plans for every tree and bush and sends inspectors with measuring tapes to make sure its orders are obeyed. Don't Miss. (CNN)
Rajrishi Singhal: It happens in India Sep 10, 2007
The key to understanding that is probably using different measuring tapes for different geographies. For instance, if many of the global telecom companies had not applied their home-grown yardsticks to the Indian market, they might have been able to participate in the phenomenal market growth thats the talk of all telecom markets across the world. (India Times)
Parole agents look for offenders living near schools Aug 18, 2007
Parole agents across California pulled out their measuring tapes Friday to start enforcing a sex-offender law that passed in November. They began notifying registered sex offenders who live within 2,000 feet of schools or parks that it's time to move. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Scojo Foundation provides affordable eyeglasses to the poorest countries Jul 24, 2007
GOPAL PET, India: Surrounded by measuring tapes and ornate paintings of Hindu gods hanging on the walls of his dimly lighted workshop, Adimulam Devanand pushed the bridge of his glasses up his nose and hunched over a sewing machine to stitch a shirt. A year ago, Devanand, 42, had lost the ability to see objects as fine as a needle and thread, and his tailoring business was faltering. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Jim learns bocce Jun 7, 2007
Measuring tapes are available at every court -- one of the few accessories required in this game. One additional point is given for each ball that is closer to the pallino than any ball thrown by the opposing team. (The Indianapolis Star)
In search of a deal: Garage sale veteran gives tips on how to find a deal May 25, 2007
Measuring tapes and a list of sizes (mattresses, tables, windows) are convenient when searching for sheets, tablecloths or curtains. Best buys: Church and organization garage sales don t have a vested interest in items, they are more interested in getting rid of the items and being paid. (Cadillac News, MI)
CSI: Lodi, students break down a 'crime scene' May 19, 2007
The crime scene was obviously staged the "victim" was a stuffed dummy but that didn't prevent high school students from pulling out measuring tapes and noting the position of bullet casings. "How do you know he fired twice? What kind of gun was used? ... How can you tell he actually fired?" their teacher, Lodi Police Officer Sierra Brucia, asked Thursday. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
First-class stamps jump 2 cents Monday May 12, 2007
"You're going to see these measuring tapes around our necks," said Quillen, "A lot of people don't realize that the smaller you can do your packaging, the better.". At least one postal rate will decrease. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Govt urged to ease access to payouts for veterans affected by nuclear tests Mar 12, 2007
"This all happened 50 years ago and people at the tests were not running around with measuring tapes or rulers or distances to try and work out where they were at any given time, they just tried to make sure they weren't under the site when it went off," he said. The Opposition's veteran affairs spokesman, Alan Griffin, says the Government should come clean about why people are being refused the white card. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Australia/Local)
