George Soros pumps £50m into broadband start-up Hyperoptic
George Soros has put £50m into Hyperoptic, a start-up aiming to leapfrog Britain's telecoms giants by building a fibre optic network that offers consumers internet access at least 10 times faster than currently available.    Â
Posted on 23 May 2013 | 12:41 am
Penn urges US to pressure Bolivia to free US man
Actor Sean Penn on Monday urged the U.S. government to pressure Bolivia to free an American businessman detained without charge since 2011 in a case that has drawn accusations he was the victim of corrupt ...
Posted on 21 May 2013 | 8:21 am
Wastecorp Launches New Trash Pumps
NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Â Wastecorp Pumps, one of the leading manufacturers of diaphragm pumps, trash pumps and plunger pumps, launched today a new engine driven trash pump product line under ...
Posted on 22 May 2013 | 7:30 am
European Pumps Market for Food and Beverage Industry to Focus on Energy-efficient Offerings, Says Frost & Sullivan
-- Innovative pumps that reduce overall energy consumption and promote cost savings to make strong gains LONDON, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As end users increasingly focus on energy-efficient production, ...
Posted on 20 May 2013 | 5:41 am
3 charged in failed washer-dryer burglary bid
NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say three would-be burglars failed to make a clean getaway when they tried to steal a washer and dryer from the basement of a vacant northern New Jersey home.
Posted on 20 May 2013 | 6:34 pm
Renal denervation may offer blood pressure treatment without pills
BLOOMINGTON — High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition in which the force of the blood against artery walls is high enough that it could cause health problems. The more blood that is pumped and the narrower the arteries, the higher the blood pressure.
Posted on 22 May 2013 | 8:00 pm
Pressure builds for Government ban on gambling ads during sports broadcasts
The Federal Government is under mounting political pressure to impose strict bans on gambling advertisements during sports broadcasts.
Posted on 23 May 2013 | 12:24 am
Lodi Unified board approves contract for Nichols-Washer
Lodi Unified School District trustees finalized a contract agreement with Superintendent Cathy Nichols-Washer on Tuesday that extends her employment by one year and pays her almost $225,000 annually. Her contract will expire on June 30, 2016.
Posted on 22 May 2013 | 4:21 am
Hot Water Pressure Washer helps maintain beverage facilities.
Completely powered and heated by electricity, Vapor-Flo® 8375 generates pressure levels of 1,700 psi and hot water temperatures up to 175°F without fumes. Commercial pressure washer features 25° stainless steel pressure nozzle with incorporated filter, and high-pressure heating elements that transform cold water to hot in 20 seconds. With hot and cold temperature settings, users can switch back ...
Posted on 20 May 2013 | 7:59 am
Thieves now stealing gas from pumps
Thieve broke into gas pumps at a Union City gas station and filled up 11 vehicles for free. It's the fourth time.
Posted on 21 May 2013 | 10:00 pm
Stationary Pressure Washer cleans milk and dairy equipment.
With pressure levels of 1,000 psi and flow rates of 2 gpm, Super Max™ 15200 cleans milking equipment, utensils, and other surfaces that may come into contact with manure, dirt, or milk. Upstream chemical injection function enables addition of PH-balanced green detergents for optimal chemical cleanliness. Heated by natural gas or propane, tri-mode washer includes Super-Hot™ capability ...
Posted on 26 April 2013 | 7:57 am
Leading manufacturer donates equipment to Stowmarket fire station
Bosch are supporting their employee Jason Myers - a fire-fighter of 17 years - by donating a high pressure washer to Stowmarket Fire Station. Pictured: David Fargher (Crew Commander), Jason Myers (Fire Fighter), Graeme Stokoe (Bosch head of Business Development for outdoor cleaning).
Posted on 14 May 2013 | 1:16 am
Edwards’ Pumps to Be Used in CERN Accelerator Upgrades
Edwards Group Limited , a leading manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products and abatement systems and a leading provider of related value-added services, will be
Posted on 21 May 2013 | 4:00 am
Shoes could help charge artificial heart pumps
Cellphones, MP3 players and — one day — artificial heart pumps may get charged up as their owners walk or run around in a pair of electricity-generating shoes designed by college kids.The shoes join a growing list of wearable energy-harvesting devices from a knee brace, and backpack, to other shoes envisioned as a way to keep gadgets carried by everyone from soldiers in the field to kids on the ...
Posted on 22 May 2013 | 3:22 pm
George Soros pumps £50m into fibre-gobbling ISP Hyperoptic
Wants to sign up 500k UK homes by 2018 Hyperoptic - a relatively new player in the UK's ISP market - confirmed today that it had received a massive cash injection of £50m from investors to help the company expand its fibre-to-the-home business.…
Posted on 23 May 2013 | 6:01 am
Woman armed with pressure-washer wand wanted suicide-by-cop, Volusia deputies say
The 61-year-old woman who was shot Thursday by Volusia deputies after calling 911 to report an attempted burglary was hoping to be killed, officials said Friday. Â Â Â Â
Posted on 4 May 2013 | 1:38 am
3 charged in failed washer-dryer burglary bid - NBC40.net
NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. (AP) - Authorities say three would-be burglars failed to make a clean getaway when they tried to steal a washer and dryer from the basement of a vacant northern New Jersey home.
Posted on 20 May 2013 | 5:45 pm
Verrata™ Pressure Guide Wire and iFR® (Instant Wave-Free Ratio™) Software Modality will be on display at EuroPCR 2013[1]
SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Â Volcano Corporation (NASDAQ: VOLC) a leading developer and manufacturer of precision guided therapy tools designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of coronary ...
Posted on 21 May 2013 | 3:40 am
Commercial Pressure Washer targets car wash industry.
With pressure levels of 1,500 psi and flow rates of 5 gpm, Super Max™ 15700 eliminates dirt, grease, sap, oil, brake dust, and bugs from car exteriors without damaging car paint. Electric-powered unit offers multiple heating methods, such as heating oil, kerosene, and diesel. Schedule 80 heating coils convert cold water to temperatures up to 330°F within 30 sec. In addition to tri-mode ...
Posted on 9 May 2013 | 8:16 am
Extension for Lodi Unified chief
LODI - Lodi Unified Superintendent Cathy Nichols-Washer received a contract extension Tuesday night, a deal that will restore a previous furlough-related pay cut and afford her early retirement benefits if she decides to take them in five years.
Posted on 22 May 2013 | 2:12 am