Disaster averted from tanker fire on I-95 Nov 13, 2009
Police asked residents to evacuate, but told them that if they stayed they should close off all air intake systems. About a dozen residents did go to Fairfield Ludlowe High School cafeteria, where Deputy Fire Chief Art Reid, who is also Emergency Management Director, had arranged for an emergency evacuation center. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Rocket it and roll Nov 5, 2009
Driver sits behind front wheels and in front of engine air intake duct 3. Carbon fibre bodywork for optimum aerodynamic performance, reaching top speed over 4. (BBC News -- UK)
USCPD cracking down on campus smoking policy Oct 12, 2009
USC s tobacco policy states that smoking and all use of tobacco products is prohibited inside all University-owned or leased buildings as well as within 25 feet of a building or an air intake unit. This policy includes courtyard areas, decks and patios as well. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Hot hatch heaven Oct 9, 2009
The update continues with a broad air intake and front fog lamps and black protective mouldings while the rear sports new light clusters and bumper. Id venture a large bet that the interior styling is unique to Renault. (iAfrica.com)
District kicks off $2.7-million heating project Oct 2, 2009
Among the improvements the district was required to make were improving the building's fresh air intake and electrical system. The building's electrical update was completed this past summer. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Some like it hot... Oct 1, 2009
A range of optional accessories is available, including an A-frame protection bar, raised air intake, ribbed aluminium undershield, aluminium wing top protectors and a chequer-plate protection kit in black, a luggage rack or a roof sports bar system. The Fire and Ice limited editions are available in the 90 or 110 body styles. (iAfrica.com)
Aggressive incarnation Sep 12, 2009
Last Updated: 03:41pm 11 Sep 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Idle threat? New law requires drivers to turn off car engines near schools Sep 10, 2009
The law that was passed after strong support by the went into effect on Aug. 22, and technically bans any vehicle from idling within 100 feet of a school s air intake system, according to (RMV) spokeswoman Ann Dufresne. Reasonable efforts should be made by schools to identify by signage all such known and active air intake systems, read the RMV regulations. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
C30 steps out to play Sep 10, 2009
Most distinctive is the new, larger badge and air intake, with a grille pattern that is exclusive to the model. At the rear, the black plastic has been replaced with colour panels, along with a few styling tweaks. (iAfrica.com)
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Scuba... Aug 22, 2009
This can occur if the fresh air intake pipe to the air compressor is next to a source of carbon monoxide, such as the exhaust of the engine driving the compressor ... Careless location of a compressor s air intake on a boat can also result in carbon monoxide from the boat s engine ... A scuba diver can reduce the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning by having a quick check of the location of the air intake of the air compressor when getting a scuba tank filled at an unknown filling station. (Suite101.com)
Why It's Smart To Be Optimistic Aug 15, 2009
(The concept: Use a spark in the air intake to create ozone gas, which oxidizes the fuel more thoroughly. Pruitt was so impressed by the early test results that over the past two years she put the entire $300,000 or so from her severance payment and 401(k) into the Pomona (Kan. (BusinessWeek)
Motorcyclists plan media blitz Aug 13, 2009
Muhammed Ali wrote on Aug 12, 2009 4:56 PM:" Motorcycle riders actuall get better air intake than car drivers. I wonder if any non riders have thought of that yet from that perspective? ". Katy wrote on Aug 12, 2009 5:13 PM:" WOw, everyone needs a little education on motorcycles. My husband has LOUD pipes on his bike and hell yes they have saved him on more than one occasion. Epically you jerks out there who think you don't have to use blinkers when you change lanes! If he didn't have his loud... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Bloodhound diary Jul 31, 2009
Driver sits behind front wheels and in front of engine air intake duct 3. Carbon fibre and titanium bodywork for optimum aerodynamic performance, reaching top speed over 4. (BBC News -- Technology)
How Holliston is tackling its energy challenge Jul 25, 2009
The audits also suggest installing different dampers for heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, replacing an outmoded HVAC unit and adding an auto shutoff feature on an air intake device in the boiler room. These options range in cost from less than $1,000 for the intake valve shutoff to $21,000 for lighting upgrades, LeBeau said. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Raleigh racer trying for repeat in drag boat Jul 24, 2009
"For $7, we picked up 2 mph and a tenth of a second elapsed time," said Turner, who used the balls to allow the air intake on the engine to move out farther and allow in more air. Turner, the 1999 Oak Hollow champion, said he will start his Lucas Oil Oak Hollow Drag Boat Races activities today in the 10 a.m.-to-4 p.m. test-and-tune session and then plans to race at Wake County Speedway tonight. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Marshall: Summer Safety Tips Jul 18, 2009
All LP-gas should be kept outside, ten feet away from building openings such as doors, windows and dryer vents, and 20 feet away from air intake vents and all ignition sources ... The only exception to this is if there is a stairway to the ground and it is 10 feet from all building openings and air intake vents. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Autos: What is it? Jun 26, 2009
CUMMING, GA.: Chris Rhodes, who wrote: "The '55 was the inaugural year of the T-Bird. The '56 had a few exterior changes, but was the same basic (and beautiful) design. The biggest exterior change was the movement of the spare tire from inside the trunk in 1955 to an external vertical position behind the trunk in 1956. The change that would have been visible in this cropped photo is the cabin air intake which, on the '55, is on the cowl panel near the base of the windshield. For the '56 year... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Savings or scam? Some say contraption lowers gas use Jun 22, 2009
When a charge is put to the anode and cathode by turning the engine on, the chemical reaction begins and out bubbles the hydrogen and oxygen, more commonly referred to as HHO. The gas passes through a tube and feeds into the air intake. The hydrogen mixes with the air and is funneled into the engine. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
River delays shelter opening Jun 18, 2009
The new shelter would also include a comprehensive system of sewerage and drainage as well as various fresh air intake components. Comments. (L Observateur, LA)
OPEN ROAD: A closer look at Koenigsegg Jun 17, 2009
"Slip a hand into the shadow of the air intake, find the hidden door-release button and watch with childlike glee as the door does a seemingly effortless and smooth forward roll. And with the Edition's red seats and distinctive circular switchgear on the center console, the Koenigsegg is a genuine crowd-pleaser."Push the start button and the starter churns with a sound like grinding metal before the engine catches and assumes an idle with plenty of bass but a gravelly undertone and a plethora of... (USA Today -- Money)
COMPUTEX TAIPEI Moves into the New Ear with Green Technology and Precision Design Jun 6, 2009
For instance, SpinQ CPU Cooler by THERMALTAKE TECHNOLOGY, adopts spiral fins and two-way cold air intake utility tower design which both provides 360 degree heat dissipation and excellent user experience. Other products such as BONE ZOO USB flash drive by FRUITSHOP INTERNATIONAL and A-DATA octopus pouting mouth USB flash drive both equip with creative and lovely elements into product design process. (JCN Network, Japan)
S.F. startup protects from airborne attack Jun 4, 2009
Building Protection Systems Inc. developed technology that can automatically shut down an air intake system three seconds after detecting a toxic substance ... Building Protection has patented a system that uses sensors installed in a building's air intake vents, which sometimes are at street level. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Dome deflation throws scare into Anchorage facility's staff May 20, 2009
The primary air intake failed at about 5:15 p.m., she said. "It's already back to full pressure," she said at 6. (Anchorage Daily News)
RV Appliance Spring Checkup May 19, 2009
Check for bee or wasp nests or clusters of flies in vents and air intakes; either can prevent an appliance from operating properly ... Check that air intake and exhaust vent are clear; remove any covers. (Suite101.com)
Porsche Cayman vs Audi TT & Merc SLK May 12, 2009
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Column: Doctors want sand mine delayed until questions are answered May 7, 2009
LoyalLocal wrote on May 6, 2009 10:29 PM:" Alpine I will agree with you on one thing. I bet you are right that the sand company's legal council could find some doctors that would agree with them. I bet they might have a hard time if they don't pay them to give such statements. You did not answer the agenda question. You accuse but give no clue to what you think that might be.The sand company hired legal council to defend the fact that the mine site could be returned to farmland and that didn't... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Our view: Lab in limbo May 7, 2009
Air intake for the building is in a spot that occasionally takes in exhaust from vehicles idling in the nearby DOT maintenance yard. Sometimes the lab has to call over there and ask for the vehicles to be turned off or moved. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pontiac LIVES - Proud GTO owner is one reason GM’s first muscle car will never die May 2, 2009
It had a ram air intake, dual carburetors and special heads and exhaust manifolds. He wishes he still had it, too. (Missoulian, MT)
Are diesel bombs riding on our roads? Apr 30, 2009
Engine s running and there s some sort of release, flammable gas, that engine has the potential to pull that gas into the air intake, said B.T. Steadman with Vacuum Truck Rentals ... The danger, as seen in a video from Washington state, is that if an explosive vapor escapes from the truck s cargo or a tank nearby, the diesel engine, often left running to operate pumps, can start pulling the vapor into its air intake, causing the engine to run faster and faster ... Steadman says that diesel... (KHOU.com, TX)
Simple Color-changing Strip Can Be Quicker, Easier Way To Test For Gum Disease Apr 18, 2009
(June 9, 1998) Athletes who wear a nasal strip thinking it will increase their air intake and improve their performance are fooling themselves, a new study by exercise science researchers at the University at. . (Science Daily)
Dirt-covered classrooms seemed like a good idea 30 years ago Apr 9, 2009
Northeast Georgia Health District environmental health Director Todd Jones examines an air intake on top of the earth shelter at Barnett Shoals Elementary School as Clarke County School District officials tour the shelter. The earth shelter was built in the '70s, with hopes the design would cut energy costs. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Volcano's tricks have Alaskans fuming Apr 6, 2009
For residents of Alaska's largest city, living near an active volcano means sometimes wearing air-filtration masks and stretching panty hose over the air intake of cars and trucks. The volcano also brings daily uncertainty about whether it will blow and, if it does, where the ash will go. (Anchorage Daily News)
A pain in the ash: Volcano irritates Alaskans ... Apr 6, 2009
For residents of Alaska's largest city, living near an active volcano means sometimes wearing air-filtration masks and stretching panty hose over the air intake of cars and trucks ... In an effort to shield their engines from volcanic ash, some motorists place pantyhose over the air intake. (The Drudge Report)
Why Food Cos. Missed the Bad Peanuts Mar 20, 2009
"These are rodents that are around the air intake," said Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore. (ABC News)
Wild new Lamborghini Mar 4, 2009
5-litre V12 serves up peak outputs of 493kW (up 22kW) and 660Nm (unchanged) courtesy of a revised air intake, new valve timing and a new exhaust system ... The LP670-4 also looks meaner than previous Murcielagos, with a deeper front spoiler, larger air intakes and most obviously that enormous carbonfibre rear wing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Calaveras entrepreneurs market hydrogen units Feb 27, 2009
CalHydro-Gen is now fabricating hydrogen-on-demand units that can be easily installed in a variety of engine sizes and use electrolysis to supply hydrogen to the air intake ... Oxygen molecules are filtered out and hydrogen is piped into the air intake, which raises the temperature of the fuel combustion, thus utilizing more fuel without endangering any component of the engine, Shepherd said. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
19th Century House Architecture in ... Feb 19, 2009
Drafts were eliminated by ensuring fresh air intake for the stoves through under-floor ducting. Foul air was extracted, and warmed air delivered where it was most needed. (Suite101.com)
Ferraris were fake, say noisy revheads Feb 14, 2009
Closer inspection of the slightly blurry image of the "Ferraris" in action shows they appear to be missing an air intake above the rear wheels. Other details, such as the windscreen surround, appear out of proportion with the genuine Ferrari 360. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst Edition Hits The Streets Of The UK Feb 12, 2009
Other upgrades as part of the Bathurst S edition include a re-mapped ECU, high-flow fuel injectors, a high capacity intercooler and cold air intake system. A high-torque clutch has also been added to cope with the extra grunt. (Motor Report)
New Spark for Chev Feb 12, 2009
Below Chevrolet's hallmark two-tier grille and headlamps that resemble diamond cut lines, the shape of the fog lamp housings and the "floating" lower air intake underline the sense of forward movement. Strong wheel arches accommodate up to 15-inch wheels to give the car a more ready-to-go stance. (iAfrica.com)
MINI cabrio burns up Feb 12, 2009
The engine is lighter, stronger and is supplied with a larger air intake and an exhaust system specifically designed for John Cooper Works cars. The transmissions gearing is strengthened to handle the extra available power; power that pushes the car to a remarkable output of 98kW per litre, yet still able to offer 7. (iAfrica.com)
Flying giant Feb 11, 2009
The 747 also saw the introduction of "big fan" engines, with an air intake large enough for a person to stand in. These engines were considerably more powerful than earlier generations, but in their early days did experience some problems with overheating. (BBC News -- Americas)
Renault Clio updated Feb 11, 2009
For one, it sits more squarely on the road and features more streamlined styling, with the lines of the headlamp modules now extending down to the lateral upturns of the front air intake. The revised design of the rear lights prolongs the waist line across the hatch, while the uncluttered approach to the design of the central part of the rear bumper further emphasises the car's more dynamic stance. (iAfrica.com)
