Posted by on under turkey sandwiches, innovatis, bosch ps20, left over turkey, marath, thanksgiving holiday, cool tools, tv shop, watching tv, crowds, blitz, hassle, nbsp, insider, improvements, thanksgiving, laptop, couch | 
What are you going to be watching on TV this thanksgiving holiday? Probably haven't given it a thought yet right. How about a 4 day marathon of Cool Tools (November 27-30th 7am-11pm). Cool Tools gives you an insider's look at the changing tools marketplace. From the newest innovations to improvements on old standbys, you'll see design, development, demonstrations and testing of the coolest tools out there.
Avoid the lines at the store and all the hassle that goes along with fighting the crowds to try and save $5 on a gift for your sister. She wants a Bosch PS20 anyway, so you might as well sit back on the couch watching Cool Tools on the TV, shop along at OhioPowerTool.com from the laptop and enjoy the weekend with too many left over turkey sandwiches.
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Posted by on under innovatis, small beginnings, community involvement |
In case you thought that window companies simply produced windows all day, you’re wrong. Some window companies are raising the bar with charitable donations, unprecedented community involvement and eco-friendly innovations. You begin to wonder when they have time to design and make windows. One such company is Jeld-Wen.
Like most companies, Jeld-Wen had small beginnings. The [...]
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Posted by on under rare earth elements, rare metals, innovatis, independent britain, wind turbines, light bulbs, slashdot, term sources, rare earths, unique properties, western countries, low energy, rees, ree, borders, compounds, seven years, failure, china |
GuyFawkes writes with this quote from the Independent: "Britain and other Western countries risk running out of supplies of certain highly sought-after rare metals that are vital to a host of green technologies, amid growing evidence that China, which has a monopoly on global production, is set to choke off exports of valuable compounds. Failure to secure alternative long-term sources of rare earth elements (REEs) would affect the manufacturing and development of low-carbon technology, which relies on the unique properties of the 17 metals to mass-produce eco-friendly innovations such as wind turbines and low-energy light bulbs. China, whose mines account for 97 per cent of global supplies, is trying to ensure that all raw REE materials are processed within its borders. During the past seven years it has reduced by 40 per cent the amount of rare earths available for export."
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Posted by on under government accountability office, energy star program, innovatis, efficiency ratings, star seal, alarm clock, seal of approval, electrics, exames, amg, spartan, gasoline, peoe, partnerships, lighting, photos |
longacre writes "A Gasoline-Powered Alarm Clock was among 15 bogus products granted the coveted Energy Star seal of approval by the US Environmental Protection Agency during a secret evaluation conducted by the Government Accountability Office. In addition, four fictional manufacturers run by fake people and marketed with crummy websites — Cool Rapport (HVAC equipment), Futurizon Solar Innovations (lighting), Spartan Digital Electronics, and Tropical Thunder Appliances — were granted Energy Star partnerships. The root of the problem: Manufacturers need only submit photos and not actual examples of their products, and they submit their own efficiency ratings, which are not independently verified by the EPA."
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Posted by on under innovatis, th spring, best of both worlds, rotary tool, hobby project, cordless tool, dremel, tool technology, rotary tools, benes, mount prospect, market leader, engraving, woodworking, enthusiasts, high performance, next generation, flexibility, freedom |
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL - This spring, the Dremel® brand is unplugging high-performance corded rotary tool technology and, for the first time, making it portable in the new Dremel 8200 cordless rotary tool (see ToolSnob.com Full Review). The tool combines the best of both worlds -- the performance of a corded tool and the convenience and flexibility of a cordless tool -- making it ideal for outdoor or on-the-go projects that require cutting, sanding, grinding, carving, engraving, routing, cleaning, polishing and more.
"As the market leader in rotary tools, the Dremel brand wants to deliver the high level of performance our users have come to rely on in a corded tool, but in a cordless package that gives them the freedom and range needed to complete any do-it-yourself, woodworking or hobby project," said Brian Benes, Dremel product manager. "Thanks to continued innovations in technology and insightful feedback from Dremel enthusiasts, we believe the Dremel 8200 is unlike any other cordless rotary available -- it's better."
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