Stimulating the senses Jul 17, 2008
You can make him a rag book with different types of cloth corduroy, denim, silk, chiffon, lace, rayon, cotton, velvet and many others. Scents and sensations. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Finding Furniture You Can Fall in Love With Jul 13, 2008
Rayon - Developed as a silk alternative, this synthetic is more durable than silk but does wrinkle. If you're furniture shopping in a showroom, carefully inspect the upholstery and repeat your inspection when the furniture is delivered to your home. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
The best of Bali Jun 29, 2008
Uluwatu uses fabrics such as cotton, linen and premium quality rayon, all manufactured in the Javanese town of Bandung ... According to Izard, while linen is mainly used in Bali, rayon is the material of choice in Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Florida State Track & Field Athletes Take First Step Towards Dream At Olympics Trials Jun 27, 2008
Senior Rayon Taylor (Sanguinetti, Jamaica) has a winded aided jump of 16. 53m from his fifth-place effort at the NCAA Championships. (Seminoles.com)
What a Spring! Jun 26, 2008
Jeomi's long jump of 20' 1 1 2" got the job done, and she topped off a pretty decent junior year (during which she was also named the Ivy League Player of the Year for the league champion Big Red). Jeomi's accomplishments also got her recognized by ESPN. And to think that we get to watch this amazing athlete for another year. Another Big Red track athlete, senior tri-captain Muhammad Halim, pulled off the ultimate score in capturing the NCAA Division 1 national championship in the triple jump.... (Ithaca Times, NY)
* Reports of the ties death have been grossly exaggerated Jun 18, 2008
But now, comes word that the necktie X that elongated swatch of silk or polyester or rayon whose donning has long marked a male rite of passage while serving no discernible utility X may be fading into the fashion sunset. The recent decision by the Mens Dress Furnishings Association X the trade group for Americas neckwear makers X to shut down has some folks tied up in knots. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
OK, Dad, I'll take it back Jun 17, 2008
But now, with another Father's Day upon us, comes word that the necktie - that elongated swatch of silk or polyester or rayon whose donning has long marked a male rite of passage while serving no discernible utility - may be fading into the fashion sunset. The recent decision by the Men's Dress Furnishings Association - the trade group for America's neckwear makers - to shut down has some folks tied up in knots. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
COLUMN: Tips for seniors: Staying cool Jun 14, 2008
Materials such as rayon and polyester tend to trap heat close to the skin. Wear loose-fitting clothing. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Alternative Extends Partnership With Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Jun 10, 2008
In 2007, the company introduced Alternative Earth, featuring a collection of its signature crews and scoop neck shirts made from 100% organic cotton; and an eco-friendly line of the best-selling vintage Heather tees manufactured with organic and recycled poly, and naturally occurring rayon fibers. A portion of Alternative Earth sales benefit a variety of environmental organizations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nine Tar Heels Earn NCAA Championship Bids Jun 5, 2008
98m W Regn4 AQ4-2 18 Rayon Taylor SR Fla State 15. 96m E Regn1 AQ1-5 19 Steve Daniel SR Indiana St. 15. (Tarheelblue.com)
Bajaj insurance richer than parent Jun 2, 2008
Similarly, in telecom, Aditya Birlas cellular business has turned out to be worth more than the Rayon business, which was the promoter company. Although insurance is considered to be a mature industry in the West, in India it is still seen as a sunrise sector considering that the market was closed for four decades. (India Times)
Swimwear 2008 Sarongs & Pareos May 27, 2008
Pareos vary from batik prints, hand painted florals to plain-single block colors, and although cotton is still the most common, are also available in silk, and sheer rayon or polyester. Always comfortable and discreet, its secret lies in the fact that it works for any figure, and is easy to throw on. (Suite101.com)
Two Men Wanted In Smithfield For Armed Robbery May 27, 2008
Police say Rayon Pork (AKA "Lucky or Luche") and Derrick Lejearl Smith (AKA "Slim or Money Man") first made contact with the four victims at the College Square neighborhood. Smith, 38 of Norfolk, and Pork, 29 of the College Square neighborhood, followed the four people as they were leaving the neighborhood and heading back to Smithfield. (WTKR.com, VA)
JVC camcorder aimed at YouTubers May 26, 2008
I am intrigued by projects such as synthesizing oil of wintergreen from aspirin and rayon from paper. (Who knew. (Boston Globe)
10 Tips for Green Parenting May 25, 2008
When buying new clothes, avoid polyester, acrylic, rayon, acetate, triacetate and nylon. Use Green Equipment. (Suite101.com)
Border Attack Spurs Fresh Tension Between Georgia, Abkhazia May 23, 2008
In Sukhumi s Novy Rayon, just below the former front lines, one man said that "Georgians lived here with us like brothers, but if any were to try to come back here now, I d kill [them]," he said. "They re traitors.". (EurasiaNet.org)
COMPLETE RESULTS May 22, 2008
Minimum measurement: 47'0" NCAA REGION: R 15.00m TRACK RECORD: # 56-03.75 2004 Walter Davis, Nike Name Year School Finals Wind Points ====================================================================================== 1 Brandon Roulhac Shore AC 16.96mR +0.0 55-07.75 2 Andrew Owusu unattached 16.59mR 1.4 54-05.25 3 James Lemons Georgia Tech 15.98mR 1.9 52-05.25 4 Alex Harris unattached 15.90mR 0.3 52-02.00 5 Joel Gaddy Appalachian Stat 15.83mR 1.3 51-11.25 6 Georgia Tech 15.55mR +0.0 51-00.25... (Richmondspiders.com)
Florida State Track & Field Ends Regular Season At Georgia Tech Invite May 20, 2008
25" mark in the pole vault and a 14.25 in the hurdles. Also in the 110m hurdles, senior qualified once more with a first-place time of 13.73 in the prelims. Barroilhet took third in the prelims and second in the finals. Senior took fifth-place in the 400m hurdles with a regional time of 50.91, a few hundredths of a second better than his previous regional mark of the season. Fellow senior also regionally qualified in the event with a 51.83. In the distance events, senior finished sixth in the... (Seminoles.com)
Business of Green May 14, 2008
It concluded, for example, that rayon is in many ways the most eco-friendly fabric (more so than organic cotton) because it is easy to care for ... Rayon washes in cold water and dries naturally ... Would Barneys consider rayon. (International Herald Tribune)
Adams Golf Introduces Idea Pro Gold Hybrid and Hybrid Irons May 14, 2008
The stock shaft for the Idea Pro Gold Boxer Hybrid is the Mitsubishi Rayon JAVLN FX 80-gram graphite shaft. The stock shaft for the forged irons is the Precision Rifle Project X Flighted steel shaft. (Primezone Releases)
Designer reproductions blend with solid styles May 13, 2008
This classically styled, wood-framed, oval-backed chair has a silk and rayon cushion and back ... It comes with a seat and back covered in a beige silk and rayon fabric. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Suspects ignore court appearances May 2, 2008
Kenny Rayon Blevins, 26, Hilltop Drive, Rockingham, was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of assault on a female. He was held in Richmond County Jail until a judge set bond. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Luxe Travel: Shopping in Manhattan, Cowgirling out West Apr 16, 2008
Want the Michael Kors rayon jersey and Victor Costa tube dress, the Dior boots, the Chanel and Hermes bags and your absolutely essential Tracie Martyn cosmetics. Just check the appropriate boxes next to the photos. (Newsmax)
The latest in business Apr 15, 2008
Birla said the mills will help to ensure a stable dissolving pulp supply for its rayon manufacturing plants in India, Thailand, Indonesia and China. AV Cell in Atholville produces 340 tonnes of specialty pulp daily and Nackawic wiith similar capacity is being converted from producing paper pulp to dissolving pulp, with start-up in July. (Canada.com)
Clean green machines Apr 11, 2008
They also employ what's called "wet cleaning" for more delicate fabrics like wool and rayon and items with attachments such as rhinestones and appliqu. Wet cleaning, also called hybrid washing, uses very little water, mixed with biodegradable detergents. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
World Market for Textile Materials to Exceed 127 Million Tons by 2010, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Mar 18, 2008
Key players listed in the report include Acordis, Aditya Birla, Advansa Sasa Polyester, Aksa Akrilik Kimya, Asahi Kasei Fibers, Barnhardt Manufacturing Company, Crescent Textile Mills, Cydsa, SA de C.V, EI DuPont De Nemours, Far Eastern Textiles Ltd., Formosa, Freudenberg, Hyosung Corp, INVISTA, Kuraray Co., Lenzing Fibers, Marzotto SpA, Mitsubishi Rayon, Montefibre SpA, Reliance Industries Ltd, Schoeller Textil, Sinterama SpA and Unifi Inc among others. "Textile Materials: A Global Strategic... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
FSU vying for first ever Indoor National Championship Mar 15, 2008
60 Meter Dash: Michael Ray Garvin 200 Meter Dash: Walter Dix, Charles Clark, Michael Ray Garvin 3,000 Meter Run: Luke Gunn, Mark Buckingham 60 Meter Hurdles: Drew Brunson 4X400 Meter Relay: Tywayne Buchanon, Pablo Navarette, Walter Dix, Charles Clark Long Jump: Ngonidzashe Makusha Triple Jump: Rayon Taylor Heptathlon: Gonzalo Barriolhet. Predicted Finish. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Florida State Men's Track & Field In First Place After Day One of NCAA Indoors Mar 15, 2008
" Garvin just snuck into Saturday's finals of the 60m, beating Florida's Jeremy Hall by .002 and Clemson's CJ Spiller by .006. He just missed his personal-best with a time of 6.662. The only Florida State female in action on day one was (Oxford, England) during the prelims of the mile run. The sophomore made her move on the next to last lap to take second in her heat and overall with at time of 4:41.32. Barroilhet starts his quest for the heptathlon at 11 a.m. with Rayon Taylor in the triple... (Seminoles.com)
Seminole Track & Field Set For NCAA Indoor National Championships Mar 15, 2008
Senior Rayon Taylor (Sanguinetti, Jamaica) was an indoor All-American in the triple jump last year at Cornell then went on win the outdoor title. Rookie Ngoni Makusha (Mandedza, Zimbabwe) set the FSU indoor long jump record at 26-00. (Seminoles.com)
Time to shine Mar 2, 2008
The imitation patent leather used on Olson's furniture, a product called Patine from Ultrafabrics, is made up of a polyurethane surface and a rayon backing. It's not as glossy as real patent leather, but it's more supple, more breathable and silkier to the touch. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
'Green' isn't just a color for designers Feb 17, 2008
Soft and durable, it tends to be stronger than rayon and cotton, and can resemble denim or silk. Raina Blyer, who uses hemp and soy-cotton blends for the Ryann line she began in 2005, says she asks manufacturers for their organic certification. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Two-Time National Champion FSU Men's Track & Field Signs Three Of the Nation's Top Runners Feb 8, 2008
Then you put him in the hands of the best triple jump coach in the country, , and he could be a national champion like Rayon Taylor. We have high hopes for Brandon. (Seminoles.com)
Out of Africa Feb 1, 2008
" Not only did Troupes learn more about the culture of the warm people of Ghana, but she also was able to see the wonderfully vibrant Kente cloth up close. In this sub-Sahara region of Africa, the vibrant colors of Kente cloth, that originated in Ghana, is known throughout Africa and is woven on small looms in about five inch strips, which are sewn together to make larger pieces, said Troupes. "Kente can be made from cotton, linen or rayon imported from China. It s very colorful, with the... (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Choosing a Sewing Machine Needle Jan 26, 2008
Embroidery Needle for embellishing with rayon or acrylic decorative threads ... It has a larger eye and a groove above the eye to keep decorative rayon or acrylic threads from shredding or breaking. (Suite101.com)
2008 Florida State Men's Track & Field Preview Jan 16, 2008
While he wasn't in Garnet and Gold last year, Rayon Taylor - the 2007 NCAA Outdoor triple jump champion - has joined FSU for his final season. In addition to the four All-Americans and Taylor, the Seminoles return eight athletes who helped FSU win its third-straight NCAA East Regional title and seven more who were an intricate part of FSU's eighth and ninth ACC championships in the last five years. (Seminoles.com)
Oil’s long reach Jan 6, 2008
It can take a while for petroleum prices to work their way into a carrot or a rayon sweater. Barrel prices which are actually the market price of contracts to purchase barrels delivered in the future, usually next month don t directly translate into pump prices. (Scranton Times, PA)
How to save clothes after they're stained Jan 4, 2008
Rayon and cashmere, for instance, may often be safely hand washed, says Herb Barndt, a textiles professor at Philadelphia University. But Barndt advises testing the garment first, with a drop of water on an inconspicuous place, like the inside of a sleeve. (CNN)
Smokestack's back Jan 4, 2008
Tata companies like Telco (Tata Engineering), Tisco (Tata Steel) or Tata Chem, 00004000 Kumar Birla flagships Grasim, Indian Rayon and Hindalco and the Ambani's Reliance Industries, Reliance Petroleum and Reliance Capital or frontrunning cement scrips ACC and Gujarat Ambuja were nowhere in the market capitalisation sweepstakes. The whirligig seemed to have passed the industrial behemoths by. (India Times, India)
Michelin Wins First OE Corvette Fitment Dec 20, 2007
Michelin's newest generation of run-flat technology includes two heavy- duty rayon carcasses to reinforce the ultra high-performance, zero-pressure sidewall inserts. The advanced tread rubber compound -- street-legal, but track credible -- features highly bridged tread blocks to provide a solid connection to the ground for maximum control during cornering, braking and acceleration anywhere from a freeway's on-ramp to the tightest corner on any race track. (PR Newswire)
Customers Dreaming of a 'Green' Christmas Find Eco-Friendly Choices at Wal-Mart Dec 6, 2007
-- Bamboo socks: One of nature's most renewable resources, bamboo creates ultra-soft rayon. GEORGE(TM) bamboo socks absorb moisture and naturally fight odor. (PR Newswire)
We met on StalkerSpace... Dec 1, 2007
That was when dudes were wearing those Rayon shirts with the overalls suspenders with one strap hanging down. dang I miss my Guess overalls. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Knit Swatch Tips and Tricks Nov 24, 2007
If using an inelastic yarn such as cotton or silk or rayon, if the gauge is on the loose side and the fabric is not firm, or if the yarn is very heavy and bulky, use clothespins along the bottom of the swatch to give a more accurate measurement. Hung swatching is not only useful at the beginning of a project; it can also be used to decide how long an item should be before knitting is stopped. (Suite101.com)
In an emergency, it's hard to know what to grab, so prepare ahead Nov 23, 2007
Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, pants and long-sleeved shirt made of cotton (rayon and polyester will melt), and thick leather gloves. Tie a bandana over your face to keep from breathing ash. (North County Times)
Dennis Duffy discusses a few of his favorite things Nov 22, 2007
Ottoman: cotton, linen, rayon blend; table: reconstituted mahogany veneer. $4,435. (Boston Globe)
Boeing looks to expand supplier contract linked to the 787 Dreamliner Nov 21, 2007
Toray, along with Teijin and Mitsubishi Rayon, control 70 percent of the global carbon-fiber market. Toray aims to take a 40 percent share by 2010, from 34 percent now. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
More of this story Nov 21, 2007
Some examples are shoe polish, rayon, theatrical makeup, plasticizing agents, fermentation processes, cereals, desserts, canned fruits ables, maple syrup, marshmallows, frozen and dried eggs, and various snack foods. SOLUBLES: Solubles are made from the water in which the corn is softened during the milling process. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Why Kyerematen should be the Next President Nov 13, 2007
Companies such as the Sleek Garment Factory in Accra, this year exported 75,000 casual rayon shirts valued at over 200,000 USD to a US department store. Through the policies implemented by his ministry, Ghana now accounts for about 95% of all AGOA textile and apparel exports from West Africa. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A grown-up Halloween Oct 27, 2007
Or consider using inexpensive rayon in a steely grey. "Use one motif like spiders, skeletons or witches, and use multiples of the same item on the table for a more sophisticated look than a mish-mash of different Halloween novelty items," says Gibson. (Globe and Mail)
Checklist for evacuations Oct 24, 2007
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, long cotton pants, a long-sleeved cotton shirt (polyester and rayon can melt) and gloves -- and put a bandanna over your face to keep from breathing ash. Call a friend, relative or co-worker to let someone know when you left and where you are heading. (Los Angeles Times)
Petro Zillia showcases bright dresses Oct 20, 2007
A gold rayon knitted vest stretched to the ankle. It was saucily cinched in front and left open to reveal matching, high-waisted gold underwear. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Metso to Supply Tissue Line to Century Pulp and Paper in India Oct 19, 2007
Century Pulp and Paper, a division of Century Textile and Industries Ltd, is a manufacturer of rayon grade pulp and an exhaustive range of excellent quality of writing & printing paper. When the company now enters also the tissue paper industry, it already produces 32,000 metric tons of pulp and 198,000 metric tons of writing and printing paper per year. (Primezone Releases)
What's your worst pick-up line? Oct 13, 2007
LOL @ Musing with the taco meat glistening under the half-way buttoned rayon shirt. By Rell da Birthday BOI. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Documenting democracy Sep 29, 2007
"Genuine 1950s rayon - one of only four ties I own. Believe me, it's all a facade.". When you see news happening: SMS/MMS: 0406 THE AGE (0406 843 243), or us. (The Age)
All set to rock 'n' roll Sep 10, 2007
Business: A flagship company of the BK Birla group, KIL is a diversified company having a presence in cement, CV tyres, rayon, heavy chemicals and spun pipes ... Rayon, heavy chemicals and pipes divisions are loss-making units ... The pipe and chemicals division may be sold off soon, while the rayon unit may be left as it is, without any significant investment. (India Times)
A Krishna Celebration Sep 7, 2007
A few woman wore saris, a long piece of fabric wore wrapped around the waist and then over the shoulder, and others had cotton or rayon skirts decorated with bright prints. Other followers wore street clothes, including jeans with a button-down shirt. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Theodore Albert Boucher Sep 6, 2007
When he became older, he worked as a machinist for Whiting and Davis and Rayon ... Upon release from his enlistment, he returned to work at Rayon until 1957. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Open house honors history of labor Day Sep 5, 2007
Seventy-three years ago this month, a riot on Sept. 11-12, 1934, broke out in the city during the textile strike against the Woonsocket Rayon Company ... Highlighting Monday's event at the museum were the three performances of "The I.T.U. Meeting," a play that recreates a meeting of the Independent Textile Union one week after the 1934 strike and riot against the Woonsocket Rayon Company ... Two people were killed and many businesses were damaged when striking workers turned into an angry mob... (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Radio Choice Sep 4, 2007
The first is Le Rayon Vert by Tim Pigott-Smith. The narrator surveys the tumult of summer while keeping a lookout for the famous light effect in the evening sky the green flash of the title the sight of which is said to convey good fortune. (Times Online)
Fashion for Your Los Angeles Visit Aug 15, 2007
Loose blouse-like tops in rayon or silk ... Choosing fabrics such as rayon as opposed to knit ensures that clothes will be less wrinkled when you unpack them. (Suite101.com)
Teens charged in fires Jul 28, 2007
Carlos G. Rayon, 38, 831 Water St., Bainbridge, driving without a valid license, BPS. Jonathan Leon Gadson, 27, Colquitt, Ga. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Dating: Let's just be friends Jul 21, 2007
Welcome to AccessAtlanta. Where you'll find me on a Friday night: cooking and playing cards with friends, dining at a new restaurant or. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Relief from a rising rupee Jul 19, 2007
The hard-hit members of the Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council agreed. Exporters also sought more sales-tax concessions. (Asia Times Online)
Davis: Home-Front Ecology Jul 12, 2007
Desperate to conserve wool, rayon, silk, and cotton, the War Production Board (WPB) believed that the same techniques that were revolutionizing the production of bombers and Liberty ships -- the simplification of design and the standardization of components -- could be usefully applied to garment manufacture. In an unusual role for a department store heir, H. Stanley Marcus (of the Neiman Marcus dynasty) became the WPB's chief commissar for rational fashions. (Zmag.org)
Firmly committed to fire safety Jul 4, 2007
Rather than treating foam padding with flame-retarding chemicals, Trinity, N.C.-based Sealy instead decided to envelope it in a modified rayon fiber that was difficult to burn. "You can make anything flameproof," Murray said. (Albany Times Union)
Taylor Wins 2007 NCAA Championship In Triple Jump Jun 10, 2007
Rayon Taylor became Cornell's first NCAA Champion since Charlie Moore in 1951. . (Cornellbigred.com)
