Firstly, could you give me a quick recap of how 2012 was for Flair? Was the year better or worse than expected? 2012 was a challenging year in the UK, with the market being at best flat and trading being so late, but it was good for us. ...
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Posted by Jack Mans -- Packaging Digest, 3/25/2013 12:22:33 PM The U.S. Department of Energy has approved of the first bionic eye for use in the U.S. The creation of this retinal prosthesis stems, in part, from DOE support for a decade of ...
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German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has unveiled five new assistance systems to increase the safety of the vans at the Boxberg testing ground in Stuttgart, Germany. The new assistance systems include Crosswind Assist, Collision ...
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Orbit Research and the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) today announced the introduction of the Orion TI-84 Plus, the world's first fully accessible handheld graphing calculator. Based on the popular TI-84 Plus model from Texas ...
Conventional wisdom dictates to hold off on buying a car in the first year of new generation due to potential reliability concerns. Now, we're seeing automakers like Toyota making improvements to popular models like the Camry sedan in just ...
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Japan-based automaker Toyota has introduced the Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles of 2013 model year with added interior enhancements. Features including the Blind Spot Monitor system, interior armrests with matching interior color, leather ...
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Writing a book about Windows 8 takes a peculiar combination of perseverance, insight, and a high tolerance for pain. Those who write books about Win8 get to dig into the heart of the beast -- they're exposed early and often to ...
Zhejiang Shanshi Medical Device (Shanshi) has signed a commercial agreement with Tensys Medical, a developer of continuous, non-invasive hemodynamic patient monitoring systems. Under the agreement, Shanshi has gained rights to market ...
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The Hyundai Sante Fe has become the latest member of CarAdvice’s long-term test fleet. We liked the South Korean brand’s new-generation large SUV when we sampled it at its official local launch, and now we have a number of ...
Every Holden VF Commodore will be equipped with technology to scan for a parking spot, indicate whether the car will fit, then automatically move the steering wheel to reverse park itself into that spot – whether it’s a parallel ...
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For the millions of Americans with vision loss looking for a simple, convenient way to take notes at work, at school, or at home, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today launched the AccessNote, a specialized notetaker for the ...
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the US has advised to increase the sound generated by the hybrid and electric vehicles under the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act (PSEA) of 2010. According to the proposal the ...
The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing new minimum sound standards for hybrid and electric vehicles in an attempt to improve pedestrian safety. The proposed new ...
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Tensys Medical's new continuous, non-invasive hemodynamic patient monitoring system has obtained 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The TL-300 system, a member of T-Line family, is designed for use in ...
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In these tough economic times one popular product category has halted a decline in the UK toy market – the blind bag. These low value lines – such as LEGO Minifigures – are top sellers. The blind bag category is ...
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