OTTAWA, Ill., Feb 14, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) –
B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co., Inc., a leading developer of rugged
wireless and wired M2M connectivity solutions for harsh environments,
today expanded its family of Ethernet serial servers with the Vlinx(TM)
VESP211 series of small form factor serial servers. VESP211 Serial
Servers connect RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 serial devices to Ethernet
networks, allowing the serial devices to become nodes on the network.
With a footprint of only 5.1 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm, these compact servers make
it easy to network-enable any serial device, even in tight installation
...
Install Ethernet Anywhere with Compact, Economical Serial Servers from B&B …
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Mazda3 GS an economical, sporty compact sedan
Chardelle Conway loved the Mazda3 GS, and would buy one. But theres a problem.
As a mother of two young children, Conway says the car just wont handle a double stroller.
That, and the fact she found it awkward – no, make that painful – trying to get her kids, one age three and the other 17 months, safely into their child seats.
I kept banging my head on the door frame, Conway says.
Conway admits she is just at the wrong stage in life to own a 2012 Mazda3 GS sedan – but that didnt spoil her weeklong test of the freshened compact car.
Introduced in 2004, the Mazda3 replaced the popular Protege series. The second generation appeared in 2009,...
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Slim, stylish LUMIX SZ Series zoom compacts offer fuss-free shooting enjoyment …
NORFOLK ISLAND, 17 February, 2012 – Panasonic has introduced a range of slim, stylish LUMIX zoom models designed to be pocketable for travel and everyday shooting. The versatile DMC-SZ7 and DMC-SZ1 offer photographers on the move flexible photography with a 10x zoom and an ultra wide-angle 25mm LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens.
Special effects add fun to the shooting experience, including Miniature Effect, Panorama Shot and Auto Retouch, and Intelligent Auto (iA) for intuitive control.
The DMC-SZ7 is designed for fast, impressive imaging and movie capture – with a 14.1 megapixel MOS sensor, ultra-fast Light Speed AF of around 0.1 second, and Full HD movie recording....
Cherokee Nation Makes $1-Billion Economical Impact
The Cherokee nation had a $1-billion impact on Oklahomas economy last year.
The tribe released its economic impact report at news conferences in Oklahoma City and Tulsa today.
The independent report shows that $1-billion impact includes $401-million in state income, while directly and indirectly supporting more than 13,500 jobs.
One of my top priorities is to accurately quantify the impact the Cherokee Nation has on our states economy, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker said. While we knew all along the impact was substantial, we were proud to see the significant impact our tribal and business operations have on the state of Oklahoma.
The report studied...
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Sunday Streets Schedule
Sunday Streets, a program in which streets are closed to vehicles for the enjoyment of pedestrians, cyclists and others, has announced its schedule. The Mission is spoiled with four dates in the summer. Don’t know what Sunday streets is? Watch the video above, done when it first started in 2009.
     March 11: Embarcadero — Season kick-off
     April 15: Great Highway/Golden Gate Park — new route through the park
     May 6: MissionÂ
    June 3: MissionÂ
     July 1: MissionÂ
     July 22: Bayview
     August 5: MissionÂ
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Greet Guests With a Touch of Glass
MAUMEE, Ohio, Feb. 16, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — The trend of using decorative glass to create dramatic entryways continues to grow as homeowners choose to stay in their homes longer and remodel for extended personal enjoyment. Adding a touch of glass with a new front entry door can be one of the most effective and economical ways to enhance a homes curb appeal.#xA0;
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Beyond aesthetics, a new entry with decorative glass can add value to the home. According to a national home valuation study conducted by Therma-Tru and TNS, an independent research organization, simply installing a new entryway door...
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‘Putting value to time may diminish your happiness’
WASHINGTON: Time is money, as the old adage goes. But, believing it too much may be bad for your overall happiness, scientists say.
In a series of studies, researchers at Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto found that when people were prompted to think of their time in terms of money, they felt more impatient and received less enjoyment from leisurely activities , such as surfing Internet or listening to music, unless they were being paid to do so.
Jackets snap six-game losing streak
CBSSports.com wire reports
ANAHEIM, Calif. — A little extra time on the clock went the Columbus Blue Jackets way this time in Southern California.
Derick Brassard scored his second goal with 1:05 left in overtime, and Columbus snapped its six-game skid with a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.
Jeff Carter forced overtime with a power-play goal in his return from a 10-game absence with a separated shoulder for the Blue Jackets, who finally won in the finale of their six-game road trip. The NHLs worst team even rallied impressively...