Monthly Archives: mars 2012

Society of Manufacturing Engineers to Feature Prodrive

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) today announced details about Prodrive’s development of the Mini John Cooper Works World Rally Car (WRC) and a keynote presentation to be given by Paul Doe at the RAPID 2012 Conference and Exposition Conference … Continue reading

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Designer strikes balance with sparing use of antiques to elicit eclectic charm

When they moved into their Mill Valley home after relocating from the East Coast, Benjamin Dhong’s interior design clients had a lot of baggage, both physically and mentally. They had a house full of things, of course, all of the … Continue reading

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Santorum wins Louisiana, trails badly in delegates

With all Louisiana precincts reporting, Santorum captured 49 percent of the vote to 27 percent for Romney. Newt Gingrich, was far back at 16 percent, followed by Ron Paul with 6 percent. Although the victory gives Santorum bragging rights and … Continue reading

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Families fight seasonal allergies

Like most longtime allergy sufferers, Zac Eastin knows well the signs of spring: Robins pull worms from the ground, flowers and trees bud and bloom — and pollen travels on gentle breezes into eyes and noses. “My eyes will itch, … Continue reading

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V-Moda Crossfade M-80 headphones

In the age of MP3 players, smartphones and iPads we now travel with more technology than ever before. Those gadgets can come in very handy when we’re trying to pass the time on a long flight or when spending hours … Continue reading

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Looking for solutions in Long Beach’s battle with crime

Costly real estate or residents with high incomes? Luxury stores and high tax brackets? Those things certainly don’t hurt, but the real key to a secure neighborhood is a strong sense of community, police, local leaders and experts agree. Researchers … Continue reading

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Unexpected warmth illustrates grace

I activate cruise control, crank up Neil Diamond to an obnoxious level, stick my left arm out the open window and grin. The outside temperature is 77 degrees, and I’m feeling fine. Tooling west along State 29 has never been … Continue reading

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Districts Prepare for Common Core

Teachers in local districts are excited about the new common core standards and preparing as quickly as they can for their implementation. “It’s a bit like changing the tire when the car is rolling at 65 miles an hour,” said … Continue reading

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Allergy Season is Back

Achoo! Many people may be having what they feel are symptoms from a common cold, but more likely, they are suffering from seasonal allergies. This is allergy season and people in Emporia and the Flinthills region are exposed to high … Continue reading

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Are We Running Out Of Space For All Of Our Data?

One of the most famous quotes in the history of the computing industry is the assertion that “640KB ought to be enough for anybody“, allegedly made by Bill Gates at a computer trade show in 1981 just after the launch … Continue reading

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Fighting poverty,one stove at a time

Before last summer, I did not know it was possible to develop callouses on my rear from riding moped taxis. But that is what riding two hours a day on terrible dirt roads did. Deep ruts, pothole-like craters and plastic … Continue reading

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Before heading up north, snowbirds need to beware and prepare

Contrary to popular belief, mold — those microscopic, virtually indiscernible spores that float through the air and cause havoc oour lives — is not just a Florida phenomenon. And while it’s true homes that aren’t properly cooled are more susceptible … Continue reading

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Plastics Color launches FlamaSol product line

Masterbatch and custom colorant manufacturer Plastics Color Corp. has launched a line of flame-retardant systems. Neither contains decabrome or antimony trioxide. The idea for the FlamaSol FR line surfaced in May 2011, and PCC began conducting material beta tests with … Continue reading

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Flurry of conflicting rulings on medical marijuana sets up landmark Calif

When it comes to rulings on medical marijuana, California courts have a case of multiple personality disorder. A flurry of recent, conflicting decisions by state appellate courts on whether cities can ban marijuana stores or be forced to allow them … Continue reading

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Getting the Most from Your Router Tooling

Carbide grades continue to evolve as the producers of carbide strive to get a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Because there is such a wide variety of carbide manufacturers and products here are some basic facts to know about carbide … Continue reading

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A Master Molder

Whether it’s a piece to celebrate a holiday or its a famous movie character, Ceramic’s Plus has just about every mold available to make your own. Sam Pintagro, Ceramic’s Plus owner, said he has collected between 2,500 to 3,000 molds … Continue reading

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Toolmaker consortium delivers for Wavin

The moulds are being used to manufacture Hep2O, Wavin’s range of push-fit plastic plumbing products. Wavin’s objectives were to ensure high quality for its new mould tools, and to meet a demanding delivery schedule that would enable Hep2O to be … Continue reading

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Makers Factory Is A Cut Above The Rest

In the old days, you went to a storefront and made pottery or scrapbooks. Now, at Santa Cruz’s Makers Factory you build robots or 3D animation. The Makers Factory in the old Sentinel building at 877 Cedar St. has slowly … Continue reading

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The joys of commuting by bike

Spring is approaching, and with the warmer weather come the cyclists. Windsor boasts some of the mildest weather in the country, as well as some of the flattest terrain, so cycling as a primary mode of transportation should be prevalent … Continue reading

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RoboBots more than just a high school competition

Working as a team and developing skills while transforming ideas into reality are what students say they learn from the annual RoboBots competition. While entering your robot into a smash-to-the-death competition arena is educational and lots of fun, many students … Continue reading

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Vancouver food research firm has a winner with soy protein

Vancouver-based Burcon NutraScience will see its first product in commercial production this summer after 13 years of research and development of plant-based proteins. U.S. food-processing giant Archer Daniels Midland is tooling a factory in Illinois to produce Burcon’s Clarisoy 100 … Continue reading

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After 13 years in making, soy protein comes alive

Vancouver-based Burcon NutraScience will see its first product in commercial production this summer after 13 years of research and development of plant-based proteins. U.S. food-processing giant Archer Daniels Midland is tooling a factory in Illinois to produce Burcon’s Clarisoy 100 … Continue reading

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Earth Day Food and Wine Festival main event set for Pomar Junction

At Pomar Junction Vineyard & Winery in the heart of Central Coast Wine Country, sustainability is more than just a passing trend—it’s a way of life. When the Central Coast Vineyard Team set out to establish a comprehensive set of … Continue reading

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