In daily life Around the turn of the 20th century, bicycles reduced crowding in inner-city tenements by allowing workers to commute from more spacious dwellings in the suburbs. They also reduced dependence on horses. Bicycles allowed ...
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Open source database companies SkySQL and Monty Program - creators of MariaDB - have announced a merger that will see "key members" of the original MySQL team reunite to create what the two companies are calling a "next generation ...
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In 2010 there were 40 million people in the United States 65 and older; By 2030 that figure is expected to grow to 72 million. In Sacramento county alone this demographic accounts for 11.5% of the population. As this group continues to grow ...
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The U.S. Marine Corp selected the solar airfield products from Carmanah Technologies in a public bid worth $175,000. The Marine Corp will employ the products in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA). The order, ...
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Belfast City Hall has become the very first building in Europe to have an innovative new 'intelligent' outdoor lighting solution installed, illuminating the building in an array of up to 16 million different colour combinations. As one of ...
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St. Jude Medical has obtained CE mark for its deep brain stimulation (DBS) systems, designed for the treatment of primary and secondary dystonia. The Brio, Libra and LibraXP DBS devices, which are placed using two thin leads with small ...
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The Glassman Europe 2013 conference provides a platform for decision makers involved the design, process and production of hollow and container glass to meet in an intimate, relaxed environment. The programme will discuss market trends and ...
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Manufacturing of briquettes is the most popular and reliable use of waste material coming out from industries. India is a big country that has been developed remarkably since independence to now. Just after the independence there were very ...
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Are Incandescent Light Bulbs Really Illegal? Both of our kids like to sleep with multiple sources of light: a bright incandescent light bulb from a half-open closet, the dim glow of a flower-shaped silicone night light, and the occasional ...
The H.W. Kaufman Financial Group has acquired New York City-based specialty insurance organization Global Excess Partners for an undisclosed amount. Commenting on the transaction, Kaufman Financial Group president and CEO, chairman Alan ...
At the same time, even as many remain mystified by how it works, the payment alternative has enjoyed rapidly growing?acceptance?among online businesses and, particularly in recent weeks, surging popularity and value. At the time of ...
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Italy IMQ mark of quality certification is an acronym for homes. It was founded in 1951, is an independent, non-profit agency, is responsible for electrical and gas appliances and materials inspection and certification. IMQ ...
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Standards Australia International Limited is Australia's only accreditation body standards. The agency was established in 1922, was known as the Engineering Standards Association of Australia, in 1929 changed its name to the Australian ...
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Independence LED Lighting, LLC today announced it has hired Benjamin Stammen as Director of International Business Development as part of a new push to reach international markets for its energy-saving LED tubes. Stammen has more than ...
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Independence LED Lighting has hired Benjamin Stammen (in photo) as director of international business development as part of a new push to reach international markets for its LED tubes, it said. “This is an exciting time for ...