Playing with fire Nov 14, 2009
Artist Mikayale Karcher attaches numerous raku pieces with curled tendrils of brass for her large wall sculpture Mermaid ... She has inserted curly-cues of shiny brass throughout a large, paneled abstract she calls Mermaid ... I am reminded of the enchantress Circe and her way with sailors, brass tendrils of hair floating on the sea. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
World gold supply 'runs out'... Nov 12, 2009
Never mind gold; some of us are investing heavily in brass, lead, and copper. EFI on November 12, 2009 at 07:38 AM. (The Drudge Report)
Reynolds Recycling opens 2 new locations Nov 3, 2009
The Hauula center will also buy non-ferrous scrap metals, such as aluminum, copper and brass. Locally owned Reynolds Recycling now has 38 locations. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Pune - I... Nov 1, 2009
There are giant icons, majestic lions, sculptures along the walls, copper and brass statues of - Ganesha, Shiva and Parvati ... They are made of terracotta, copper and brass, and brought here from Kerala, Gujarat and Maharashtra. (Suite101.com)
Ammo stocks improve, but still some holes on shelves Oct 29, 2009
"In speaking with major manufacturers, they are operating 24/7, literally, to meet demands of customers. What I'm hearing nationwide is demand is continuing to outpace supply across caliber lines, but it is tapering off." The shortage also coincided with a surge in Chinese metals buying, which hit supplies of brass, lead, copper and primer material. That also appears to have leveled off. (Montana Standard, MT)
Waterbury metals manufacturer still rolling Oct 26, 2009
Somers Thin Strip is a precision thin metal manufacturer that employs 125 workers on a 7-acre site in the Hopeville section of the Brass City ... Those origins date back to 1909, when the company was founded as the Somers Brass Co. Inc. by three brothers, Robert D., Louis J. and Joseph E. Somers ... The family remained in charge until 1967, when they sold the business to Olin Corp. Forty years later, in October 2007, the company became a subsidiary of Global Brass r Inc. when Olin sold off its... (Republican-American)
Mueller reports $18.7M in 3Q income Oct 21, 2009
Mueller Industries manufacturers copper tube and fittings; brass and copper alloy rod, bar and shapes; aluminum and brass forgings; aluminum and copper impact extrusions; plastic fittings and valves; refrigeration valves and fittings; and fabricated tubular products. In afternoon trading, shares of Mueller (NYSE: MLI) were up almost 1 percent to $26. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Luvata in Waterbury awarded $26 million by Department of Energy Oct 7, 2009
Luvata, an international metals manufacturing company that occupies a 250,000-square-foot section of the former Chase Brass r Co. in Waterbury, has been awarded a $26 million nuclear fusion contract from the U.S. Department of Energy. Luvata will supply materials for the world's largest nuclear fusion experiment, the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, or ITER, project, which is being built in southern France by a partnership that includes the United States, China, the European... (Republican-American)
Ivanhoe, Rio Tinto Sign Agreement to Develop Mongolian Copper, Gold Mine Oct 7, 2009
Proceedings were led by a military brass band, and ended with a performance by 15 tenors and sopranos. Its been a long road, said Ivanhoe Deputy Chairman , who has made 37 trips to Mongolia. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Copper, Alloy Product Output in Japan May Drop to 34-Year Low, Group Says Sep 25, 2009
5 percent this fiscal year to the lowest in 34 years, according to the Japan Copper and Brass. Production for the year that began in April is forecast to drop to 713,930 metric tons from 806,999 tons the previous year, the association said today, citing preliminary data. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for September 17, 2009 Sep 18, 2009
TSX-X ------------------------------------------------------------------------- BRASS CAPITAL CORP. ("BRZ.P") BULLETIN TYPE: Halt BULLETIN DATE: September 17, 2009 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company Effective at the opening, September 17, 2009, trading in the shares of the Company was halted at the request of the Company, pending an announcement; this regulatory halt is imposed by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada, the Market Regulator of the Exchange pursuant to the provisions of... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Hippiefest brings POW bracelet full circle Sep 8, 2009
Originally, 1,200 bracelets were made from donated brass and copper. It was believed that only students -- who were holding protests, sit-ins, blackout class days and, sometimes, riots and bombings -- would want to wear the bracelets, a peaceful means of bringing awareness to what was unfolding during the war. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Around your town Sep 7, 2009
There will be a brass band, flags waving, bells ringing and patriotic songs to sing. There will also be a formal proclamation from Sierra Vista Mayor Bob Strain declaring Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
A crush of clunkers Sep 6, 2009
All of the nonferrous metals, such as aluminum, copper and brass, go through eddy currents because that's the only way to separate them in a production process, he said. The company sends out high-grade products. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sunday's Sentinel police log Sep 6, 2009
Copper and brass fittings were stolen from a fenced in area Sept. 4 on Route 30 between Gettysburg Borough and the Straban Township line. The materials belonged to Met-Ed Utilities. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Unique Vinegar Uses for the Kitchen Sep 3, 2009
Brass and copper items can also be polished with white distilled vinegar. Such items as antique tea kettles, vases, and plates can be restored by polishing them with the all natural product. (Suite101.com)
A Lost Picasso? Alloy Composition Profiles Could Help Identify, Date And Authenticate Bronzes Sep 3, 2009
They were able to group the sculptures into three distinct types: high-zinc brass, low-zinc brass and copper-tin bronze ... For example, the high-zinc brass alloys correspond to most of the Picasso sculptures cast in lost-wax at the Valsuani foundry after World War II.. (Science Daily)
Aluminum Demand, Copper Production Jump to Year's High in Japan on Economy Aug 27, 2009
1 percent to the highest level since November, the Japan Copper and Brass said ... Production of copper and copper alloy fabricated products, including sheets and tubes, was 62,800 tons last month, up from 59,188 tons in June, the Japan Copper and Brass said, citing preliminary data. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
State museum to return remains to Indian tribe Aug 26, 2009
They include stone tools, clay pottery, animal bone, shell, brass, charcoal, mica, soil, and botanicals. The Onondagas will hold a private ceremony and bury the remains at an undisclosed location on the reservation, which sits just south of Syracuse, said Shannon Keller O'Loughlin, a lawyer for the Onondagas. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Verizon: Concord's undergrounding bylaw is keeping FiOS away Aug 23, 2009
But Verizon brass says the bylaw here is more restrictive than in other communities and complicates the decision to offer FiOS to residents. We have not decided to come into Concord as of yet, Verizon s Regional Director of External Affairs Stanley Usovicz said last week, acknowledging several town officials have lobbied for the company to offer FiOS in Concord. (Concord Journal, MA)
Metal Composition Hold Key To Identity Of Modern Sculptures Aug 1, 2009
They were able to group the sculptures into three distinct types: high-zinc brass*, low-zinc brass* and copper-tin bronze ... For example, the high-zinc brass alloys correspond to most of the Picasso sculptures cast in lost-wax at the Valsuani foundry post World War II. ... Brass: a copper-zinc alloy. (Science Daily)
The Artists' Way Jul 27, 2009
Chesebro's current signature pieces, her sea urchin earrings, are made of oxidized brass. Class projects at RISD included intriguing and labor-intensive pieces such as a "Crustacean" bracelet made of enameled copper and silver, a complicated "Vertebrate" necklace painstakingly sculpted from sheets of silver and a "Lotus Leaf" silver brooch with little pearls moving about in the pukas. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Copper Can Help In The Battle Against Influenza A H1N1, Says Scientist Jul 25, 2009
Professor Keevil added: "These public health benefits, supported by extensive antimicrobial efficacy testing, are underpinned by the fact that copper, brass and bronze are capable of killing a range of harmful and potentially deadly micro-organisms.". The study has contributed further to the understanding of copper s antimicrobial qualities, which actively inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi and viruses. (Science Daily)
China's demand bendscopper's value Jul 23, 2009
The metal is used extensively in electrical applications, pipes, roofing, shipbuilding, and many household products, especially in numerous copper alloys of which the most familiar are bronze and brass. Thus Chinese demand for copper has been much in the news over the past year (see , Asia Times Online, October 2, 2008), not least due to the publicity this year around the US$19. (Asia Times Online)
Fishing report Jul 23, 2009
Hammered brass spoons are working. No reports of tiger muskies. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mueller Industries reports second quarter profit Jul 22, 2009
The market value of copper and brass, which make up Mueller s principal raw materials, declined by 43 percent from the second quarter of 2008, accounting for about $206 million of the decrease in net sales ... Mueller Industries is a leading manufacturer of copper, brass, plastic fittings and valves for plumbing and refrigeration. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Tin rises on strong industrial demand Jul 17, 2009
While, nickel and brass declined on lack of demand from consuming industries ... Brass utensils scrap and brass sheets cutting also eased by 00004000 a rupee per kilo to Rs 197 and Rs 202 respectively. (India Times)
Letters to the editor Jul 8, 2009
For squirrel or raccoons getting into attics and chimneys, screen over entry points with a strong 1/4-inch wire cloth, preferably copper or brass. Max Anzak Ipswich animal control officer Loading commenting interface. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
South Asia Jul 5, 2009
Al-Qaeda planned and financed the mission because its key sanctuaries in the border areas with Afghanistan have been "violated'. - Syed Saleem Shahzad (May 28,'09) INTERVIEW General David Petraeus, the commander of United States Central Command, addresses head-on a wide range of sensitive issues, from "enhanced interrogation techniques" to Afghan civilian casualties. Some of his comments, though, contradict earlier reports, such as his thoughts on US troop withdrawal from Iraq. (May 27,'09) The... (Asia Times Online)
Waterbury-Watertown border change approvedRealignment a benefit to both sides Jun 4, 2009
Waterbury will receive the property where the remains of the Chase Brass and Copper building are situated. The deal has been seen as beneficial to both towns and the affected property owners. (Town Times, CT)
Scholarly whiz-kids reconcile Jewish law with 21st century May 30, 2009
"This is a top secret project," he said, looking up from a workbench strewn with copper wire, brass taps and rubber valves. "There are patent laws to consider.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Kings ready to roll May 29, 2009
Cavalry commencement: B Troop graduates receive their brass spurs. Photo Galleries. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Nikkei edges up on recovery hopes May 28, 2009
Appointments will be in line with the succession policy at the group, which has stipulated 65 years as retirement age for its top brass. India's Most Powerful CEOs. (India Times)
Material World: Lightness of being May 25, 2009
The faucet is actually made of a thin-walled stainless steel-coated brass tube slipped into a sleeve of tough, lightweight woven carbon fiber dyed in a variety of colors: black, silver and gold. The new colored versions and a wall-mount version cost more. (San Francisco Chronicle)
More stockpiling ammunition: Fear of potential Obama laws causing mass sales May 22, 2009
JR wrote on May 21, 2009 8:25 AM:" I have not hoarded ammo, but I do have plenty. Ian, have you listened to all those Dems whining about the attached bill. The same ones that just passed an 1100 page bill full of attachments without reading it. Guppie, a round of ammunition in a fire goes pop as there is no chamber or barrel to build the necessary pressure to propel the bullet. Josh, don't call me an as####e because I thought ahead two years ago and started buying ammunition and reloading... (Missoulian, MT)
Scrap metal recycling day nets 4.55 tons in Swampscott May 19, 2009
20 pounds of copper and brass. 80 pounds of electric motors. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Give us your ideas for a new UND nickname May 19, 2009
Afterward army reviews changed the military rifles copper shells to brass so they would extract easier. They polished the chambers for reliable extraction. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Several options available for local recycling May 14, 2009
The following recyclables are also accepted: yard wastes, used motor oil (in containers), newspapers, cardboard, aluminum cans, metal (iron, aluminum, copper, brass, etc. . (Montana Standard, MT)
Is Chinese Drywall in Your Home? May 13, 2009
Corroded metals such as brass fittings, copper coils, and electrical wires may pose an immediate health risk. Leaking gas pipes and air conditioning units may expose you to Freon and natural gas. (WTVR.com, VA)
Cheyenne has piece of uplifting history May 12, 2009
The brass and copper lift inside the downtown building is a time machine of the past ... During World War II, government officials bought up brass and copper. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
China dumps dollars - for copper... Apr 17, 2009
Gold's allure has always been the fact is doesn't tarnish easily unlike Copper, Brass, and Bronze (Although the patina of those three can be just as decorative as the metals without patina. Any material that is useful has value dicated by scarcity. (The Drudge Report)
Load of demand for ammo Apr 15, 2009
The scarcity comes from here and abroad: American firearms owners are stockpiling ammunition for self-defense, at the same time as demand for the brass, copper and lead that goes into bullets is rising in economically emerging countries like China and India. "It's a matter of supply and demand," said Mentel. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bargain building? Construction costs down significantly Apr 15, 2009
Decreasing economic activity has driven prices down 62 percent for diesel fuel, 37 percent for copper and brass and 15 percent for steel, among other items. The price declines make this a great time for public agencies and private owners alike to start construction projects, particularly because this is a limited-time sale and may not last much longer, said Ken Simonson, chief economist for the of America, adding that some materials prices have recently started to rise. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Police Beat: April 12, 2009 Apr 12, 2009
Thomas E. Brass, 40, Wasilla, northbound driving his 2003 GMC Safari, rear-ended a Ford Escape being driven by Julian B. Jones, 78, Wasilla. Brass damage: 5,000. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Telstra on the mat Apr 10, 2009
Equally, the prospect of a stricter form of separation does not appear to have the Telstra top brass stocking up on strychnine. The concept behind separation is that the telco that owns the physical infrastructure must give identical access and other rights to its competitors as to the retail arm of its own business. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Art speaks for itself Mar 26, 2009
Whether Ward is working in gold, silver, ivory, brass or acrylic, this exhibition reminds us that any material can be made into something beautiful in the hands of a master craftsman. In Alf Ward's hands, function happily takes a back seat to form. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Lead ban seems foolish Mar 26, 2009
Imagine going surf fishing on Hatteras Island, baiting up a fish-finder rig and heaving your bait and half a pound of brass, copper or steel into the water. That may be a scenario in the near future, according to a recent National Park Service release. (News & Observer -- Sports)
At least 9 businesses destroyed in Miles City fire Mar 24, 2009
A block to the west, patrons of the Montana Bar leaned against a brass rail in the tavern's Main Street window drinking Budweiser and watching firefighters dump thousands of gallons of water on the fire. "We heard a couple walls fall down," said Jason Gierke, who had been watching the disaster for several hours. (Montana Standard, MT)
‘It's wild how deals are getting put together' Mar 14, 2009
But while all broadcasters are tightening their belts, Barna also points out that there is still clearly an appetite to roll the dice, and spend a bit on what hopefully will be a brass ring of a show that makes it to a U.S. network prime-time schedule. It's certainly not all rosy out there, and the fact remains that Canadian broadcasters in this particular quarter are doing less [indigenous] production, says Barna, alluding to the cancellation (at least for a year) of CTV's Canadian Idol, plus... (Globe and Mail)
Alaskan Copper heads for Kent Mar 8, 2009
Photo: Dan Schlatter Cliff Dobb, a warehouseman at manufacturer Alaskan Copper and Brass Co., moves sheet metal at the company;s Sodo distribution center. Related News. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
SOMEONE NEW IN THE PILE Mar 7, 2009
Several years ago a light went off and he figured out a way to add non-ferrous objects such as brass doorknobs, silver spoons, copper teapots and aluminum hinges, which cantt be welded to steel, to his characters. That took his art to a whole new level, he said. (Nogales International, AZ)
Trappings of Texas: Western Art & Cowboy Gear Feb 27, 2009
He specializes in contemporary cowboy style bits and spurs of cold rolled steel with sterling, copper or brass overlays ... She hitches and he torches with silver and brass, adding engraving and semi-precious stones. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Something Rotten in Drywall, Say Homeowners Feb 26, 2009
He sent a drywall sample, a corroded brass corner from a jewelry box, a penny which had been placed in a wall for several days and other objects to Thomas W. Eagar, an MIT metallurgy professor. The conclusion wasn't pretty. (Law.com)
How to Make Money from Recyclables Feb 24, 2009
Aluminum cans, copper, stainless steel, old car batteries, brass, lead and other scrap metals can be collected and turned in for cash. Collecting aluminum cans, copper, brass, old batteries and other recyclables is one of the easiest way to cash in on the "going green" bonanza ... Yellow Brass, Stainless Steel. (Suite101.com)
EconWatch: Man Of Steel Feb 19, 2009
Pyper says he's seen entire bathroom tile walls ripped open by bandits who want nothing more than a $50 brass shower valve. The $200-a-month rental for the shutters protects the bank-owned properties from tens of thousands of dollars in damage. (CBS News)
Artificial Vision Used To Improve Recycling Of Electronic Scrap Metal Feb 13, 2009
Investigating the possibilities of classification of different materials, such as iron, lead, stainless steel, aluminium, plastic or brass, it can be observed that, in some cases, it is possible to find a way of identifying them in the visible spectrum ... The current processes of the recycling companies have a number of samples with mixtures of different components (aluminium, copper, brass, steel, plastics, and so on) for which it is desirable to be able to separate their distinct components. (Science Daily)
Pastimes -- Howe talk was a big hit Feb 8, 2009
Metals used were iron, tin, bronze, pewter, brass and copper (also glass and pottery). Dr. Howe spoke of whale oil being used. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Auto Racing Supplies Feb 8, 2009
When properly used, it will form perfect beads in aluminum, brass, copper or mild steel tubing in diameters ranging from 1/4 inch to 1 inch. Don't risk a DNF by having a hose slip off of a non-beaded tube. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
