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InFocus Introduces IN83 Home Theater Projector

Monday, August 31st, 2009
InFocus Introduces IN83 Home Theater Projector

Business Wire, March 11, 2008

IN83 Comes Armed with the Latest DLP[R] DarkChip4(TM) Technology

WILSONVILLE, Ore. — InFocus Corporation (NASDAQ:INFS), the industry pioneer in digital projection technology, introduces the InFocus IN83, a full HD 1080p projector featuring DLP[R] DarkChip4[TM] technology with BrilliantColor[TM] from Texas Instruments. The IN83 is the newest addition to our Play Big home theater projector line.

“We are excited to announce the IN83 as the next member of our award-winning family of home theater projectors,” said David Woolf, Senior Director of Product Management. “This stunning product highlights InFocus’s dedication to delivering an outstanding home theater experience to our customers.”

The IN83 combines state-of-the-art technology with a sleek, low profile design. Featuring the latest DLP[R] DarkChip4[TM] technology, the Play Big IN83 offers a native 5,000:1 contrast ratio (with a maximum contrast of 15,000:1) that ensures true-to-life color accuracy. With video-optimized brightness of 1,600 max ANSI lumens, the IN83 is vibrant enough to deliver film-standard, D65K color accuracy, even in ambient light during a daytime movie or sporting event.

Additionally, the IN83 utilizes the InFocus Color Gamut Calibrator with ISF Day and Night presets and comes with integrated Pixelworks[TM] DNX[TM] 10-bit video processing technology and the latest HDMI 1.3 with Deep Color[TM] support providing 1.07 billion colors, so every scene is vivid and crystal clear.

The Play Big IN83 is versatile, providing 2.35:1 Cinemascope/widescreen aspect ratio support without an external scaler (requires the Panamorph anamorphic lens, available separately). It accommodates any home entertainment environment, with easy connectivity to nearly any consumer electronic device including: HD media players, HD cable and satellite receivers, DVD players, computers and video game consoles.

Availability and Pricing

The InFocus Play Big IN83 will be available in March 2008 from $5,999 through exclusive InFocus resellers and installers. For more information about the InFocus Play Big line, please visit www.infocus.com.

About InFocus Corporation

InFocus[R] Corporation (NASDAQ: INFS) is the industry pioneer and a global leader in the digital projection market. More than twenty years of experience and engineering breakthroughs ensure continuous improvements in the marketplace, and an immersive audio visual impact in business, education and home environments. InFocus elevates the presentation of ideas, information, and entertainment to a vivid, unforgettable experience

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Cold, flu remedies by the spoonful

Monday, August 31st, 2009
Cold, flu remedies by the spoonful

USA TODAY, September, 2006 by Anita Manning

It happens every winter: colds, flu and the search for relief. For flu, there are proven treatments. The drugs Tamiflu and Relenza, both of which were licensed in 1999, can lessen the misery and shave a day or two off the duration of flu, but only if started within the first two days after symptoms start.

Older antivirals, amantadine and rimantadine, are no longer recommended for flu, because the most common strains have become resistant to these drugs. For colds, there are no magic cures

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Sharapova cruises into Warsaw Open quarter-finals

Monday, August 31st, 2009
Sharapova cruises into Warsaw Open quarter-finals

AFP, May, 2009

WARSAW (AFP) — Maria Sharapova continued her successful return to the WTA circuit on Wednesday with a confident 6-2, 6-0 victory over Darya Kustova of Belarus which took her into the quarter-finals.

The former world No.1 is playing her first singles tournament in nine and a half months after taking time off to recover from a persistent shoulder injury and was pleased with her showing.

“I thought I did the right things at the right time. I played a solid game and I did everything I had to do to win today,” she said

Despite the doubts over her fitness, the 22-year-old showed glimpses of her glory days when she won three Grand Slams including Wimbledon as a 17-year-old.

The Russian pin-up cruised through the first set in a much improved showing from her…

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Mirror, mirror

Sunday, August 30th, 2009
Mirror, mirror

Modern Applications News, May, 2009

The Bylaser 6000 Watt 6kW resonator incorporates advanced mirror detection systems; End Mirror Sensor, and Output Coupler Sensor. These features monitor the conditions of the two most important mirrors in the resonator and shut down the resonator in the case of a fault. This is a feature for maintaining continuous process safety, especially when running an automated lights-out operation. Another new advanced feature is the incorporation of a Magnetic Blower, which provides a wear-free and maintenance-free turbine blower which requires no lubrication or other maintenance tasks. The Bylaser 6000 resonator features wear-free solid state power supply components

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TIMESHARES

Thursday, August 20th, 2009
TIMESHARES

Encyclopedia of Everyday Law, October, 2005

REAL ESTATE TIMESHARES

Sections within this essay:

Background Types of Timeshare Ownerships Deeded Timeshares Non-deeded Timeshares Considerations in Purchasing a Timeshare Practical Factors Investment Potential Total Costs Document Review Exchange Programs Foreign Properties Sales Incentives State Regulation Additional Resources Background

Timeshares are created when a developer purchases or builds one or more condominium type units and then completes the required legal steps to be allowed to sell week stays in these units. Some states consider some TIMESHARE arrangements to be actual pieces of real estate, making other real estate laws applicable to timeshare owners.

Types of Timeshare Ownerships Deeded Timeshares

In this timeshare, the…

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SKorean auto worker’s missing wallet turns up in New York

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
SKorean auto worker’s missing wallet turns up in New York

AFP, February, 2007

NEW YORK (AFP) — A South Korean auto worker who misplaced his wallet last year while at work has been reunited with the billfold after it turned up at a car dealership in New York state, according to a local report.

Factory inspector J.W. Joh was checking the wiring on a vehicle at the Seoul assembly plant of General Motors and Daewoo several months ago when the wallet apparently fell under the back seat of the car, the Buffalo News reported.

By the time Joh realized his wallet was missing, the car was on its way to a container terminal, from where it was shipped to California.

It was then transported across the United States to New York by train and truck — in total a journey of more than 13,000 kilometers (8,000 miles)

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Weatherproof Garment Company Introduces Revolutionary Outerwear Insulation

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Weatherproof Garment Company Introduces Revolutionary Outerwear Insulation

Business Wire, Feb 12, 2009

New Coats Are “Full of Hot Air”

NEW YORK — As a 60-year pioneer in the outerwear business, Weatherproof Garment Company once again blows away the competition with the industry’s first hot-air insulated jackets. Partnering with Klymit, a noble gas technology company based in Ogden, Utah, Weatherproof has the rights to sales and marketing of fashionable outerwear in the US market using this new state-of-the-art method.

The design and technology of this “klymit kontrolled” garment allows for ultimate mobility without the bulk of fabric and fibers to keep you warm; the insulation significantly reduces the bulkiness and excess weight of all their products. In addition, the coat will stay warm even when wet. The membranes keep the gas from contact with any outside elements.

The technology uses “noble gases,” which are much lighter than fabric and fibers to heat your body

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Fueling marinas: Not just a gas station with a view. (Fuels Fueling).(rules governing marina fueling service stations)(Industry Overview)

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
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National Petroleum News, April, 2002 by Hartmann, John P.

This is the first of two articles on marina-fueling systems and their many challenges for petroleum equipment professionals. These articles will address fueling systems at marinas serving small, private recreational watercraft. Published with permission of PE&T; Online (www.pe-t.com), an alliance partner of com-A-tec GmbH (www.PetrolPlaza.com).

Millions of small boats are fueled at marinas on our rivers, lakes and seashores

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Bird feeders get a makeover

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Bird feeders get a makeover

DSN Retailing Today, March 22, 2004

Creating a tranquil backyard retreat today involves more than just the addition of patio furniture, grills, decor and an inviting garden. To some, this means getting closer to nature by attracting birds, butterflies or maybe even bats to the yard.

Wildlife feeding and housing products, most related to birds, is a growing retail business that keeps diversifying and moving upscale. Hardlines retailers have embraced this category, expanding both space and the number of SKUs offered.

Sales of bird-watching accessories have grown by high single to double digits annually for Opus, one of the top industry suppliers. Director of marketing Mark Zieffsaid the latest trends involve feeders or housing more decorative in nature, such as hand-painted hummingbird feeders and a new mass birdhouse and feeder line called Garden Cottage. The Cottage line includes cottage-themed bird houses or feeders with colorful details such as shuttered windows and river stone chimneys.

“We’re trending more toward decorative products as a whole,” said Zieff. “Decorative doesn’t necessarily mean expensive anymore.”

Another strong category is squirrel-proof bird feeders, partly due to maturation of the bird-feeding segment as shoppers seek out specialized features

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Fitness Equipment Dealer FitnessBlowout.com Fights Childhood Obesity

Friday, August 14th, 2009
Fitness Equipment Dealer FitnessBlowout.com Fights Childhood Obesity

Market Wire, June, 2009

1 out of 3 kids in the United States is now
considered overweight or obese, and fitness industry pioneer Jim “Super
Gym” Rosen, President of FitnessBlowout.com, wants to change that.

The father of six is currently planning a one-of-a-kind family sports and
fitness complex in the Los Angeles area which will feature top-of-the-line
exercise equipment including treadmills and
ellipticals ,
nutrition classes, thirteen sports and arts academies lead by top certified
coaches, LA’s only indoor/outdoor basketball/volleyball/soccer/gymnastics
gymnasium, a rock climbing wall, Endless Swimming Pool trainer, baseball
batting cage, top of the line fitness equipment, interactive sports video
game arcade, clinics, leagues, summer camps and more.

“My wife and I have always instilled a strong passion for exercise and
sports participation in our kids to help improve their self-esteem,
confidence and overall health,” said Jim “Super Gym” Rosen, President of
FitnessBlowout.com. “After witnessing the overwhelming epidemic of
childhood obesity that is afflicting our country, I wanted to do my part to
help other kids find a better quality of life, as I have done for my own
children.”

Inspired by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s initiatives with
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Rosen was prompted to design the
new state-of-the-art sports academy for kids and family fitness center,
which will educate children as well as their families on the dangers of
childhood obesity while making sports and exercise incredibly fun!

“I have designed our new complex to be the Disneyland of fitness, making it
as much fun for children and their families to exercise and play sports as
going to an amusement park,” said Rosen. “This facility will also be our
Global Headquarters for all domestic and International fitness equipment
sales, showcasing Health Club Quality fitness equipment, home gyms, elliptical
trainer machines, and treadmills available to buy for home use, at rock
bottom prices.”

FitnessBlowout.com carries the widest selection of Health Club Quality home fitness equipment in the
country with options for every price range. For a limited time, every piece
of fitness equipment comes with free shipping and a free Lifetime extended
Warranty, valued at $500, which is good for the entire life of the exercise
equipment, which could be 30 years or even longer.

The new Fitness Blowout sports academy for kids and family fitness center
is currently under construction with the majority of its financing in
place, however they are still seeking serious investors. For additional
information call 800-FIT-4-LESS (800-348-4537) or visit
www.FitnessBlowout.com .

http://www.fitnessblowout.com/press/fitness-equipment-dealer-fights-childhood-obesity

About FitnessBlowout.com:

FitnessBlowout.com has been the #1 fitness equipment dealer in the country
for 24 years and sells only the very BEST Health Club Quality home fitness
equipment at affordable prices

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